Mets On Tap

Michael, Jake and Jason predict the beginning of a 20 game winning streak, and enjoy the young players the Mets have been playing lately. We talk about how the Mets never walk, 28th in the majors, and how sometimes the bats are just..gone. We talk about Bichette’s flat swing, and how Alvarez could be back … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 104 : Do The Mets Ever W alk?" The post Mets On Tap E...

Michael and Jason discuss keeping score at baseball games, and youth softball games, and plans to attend games this season. We talk about how good some hitters have been, Baty, Benge and Soto in particular, and muse about what the plan is for the rotation. We look ahead and try to figure out what would … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 103 : You Should Be Keeping Score" The post Mets On Tap...

Michael and Jason discuss a lot of silver linings. Like a lot. Except Marcus Semien. Will Beltran be the next manager? Will Bichette start hitting? Has Benge found himself? We also muse on the passing of John Sterling, and his sincerity. We still have hope! You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer recs … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 102: Carlos Beltran For Manager" The po...

Michael and Jason discuss David Peterson and Nolan Mclean, ponder about the bullpen, and lament the lack of offense. We take a peak at the upcoming schedule and ponder Brandon Nimmo. We talk about the late starts against the Dodgers coming up, and how cringe at the Mets crashout loss to the Diamondbacks. You can … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 101 : Nolan Mclean is good. Offense is not." T...

Jason, Jake, Chris and Michael celebrate 100 episodes of Mets On Tap with talks about the lack of offense, whether we should be worried about it, and if Marcus Semien will ever hit. We talk about the new soccer stadium at Citi Field and the idea of seeing two sporting events on the same today. … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 100: Batting .100" The post Mets On Tap Episode 100: Batting .100...

Jason, Jake, and Michael rejoice as Opening Day approaches, Carson Benge has made the team, and the offense looks like it just might be stacked. We talk about the beer list at Citi Field, Marcus Semien and if he’s cooked, and wonder how if this is Francisco Alvarez’s year. You can email us questions, comments, … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 99 – Carson Benge’s Citi Field Beer List" The po...

Jason and Michael discuss the team halfway through Spring Training, bitch about Hulu and television these days, and talk about the WBC past and present. Roster turnover, Atlanta, and do we trust the bullpen all feature prominently. You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer you’d … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 98: Mets and...

Jason and Michael discuss the return of spring training, the roster turnover, missing our favs, and the new guys. We talk position adjustments, coaching, and ponder what players need to be good for the Mets to be good. You can find Botty McBotface on Moltbook at https://www.moltbook.com/u/Botty_McBotface. You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode...

Jason and Michael discuss the Mets losing, but winning now, and how they still control their own destiny and sort of the weird SP decisions they’ve made along the way. Will Senga show up? We discuss the final weekend, and the potential Dodgers matchup. Did you clear your schedule for this weekend? No? Do you … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 96 – CFers and Magic Numbers" The post Mets On Tap...

Jason and Michael discuss the Mets losing, and losing more, and how they’ll probably still make the playoffs. We discuss why that might be just fine, what revenge they can get, and how silly the Phillies are. We ponder the new young pitchers, the Mets promotion strategy, and if any of these coaches deserve tocome … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 95 – Holding On To Optimism" The post Mets On...

Jason and Michael discuss the Mets coming out of their losing ways, and if it’s too late. We talk schedule, and what we want to see, and when. Big series’ coming up. We banter about the potential new Syracuse ‘Mets’ names. Silly, or not? You tell us. You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 94 – Phillies Suck And Should Lose" The post Mets On Tap...

Jason and Michael discuss the Mets winning streak, KPOP Demon Hunters, trade deadline targets and roster machinations. We peruse the White Sox roster, talk softball and David Wright, and laugh at the Yankees a little. You can email us questions, comments, biscuits, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer you’d like us … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 93: The Second Soto...

Jason and Michael and Jake discuss the All Star Game, the minor league beer prices, and the Mets pulling out of their swoon. We talk how the Mets are doing in the game, how much we trust the Mets brain-trust with fixing pitchers like Severino or Montas, and marvel at the reliever churn. You can … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 92: Talking All Stars" The post Mets On Tap Episode 92: Talking...

Jason and Michael discuss the Mets depth, and the mostly minor injuries that have various Mets up and down lately, as well as being concerned for Mauricio and praising David Peterson. There’s a brief discussion of Softball, specifically pro softball, and NiJaree Canady, as Michael ponders catching a New York Rise game out on Long … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 91 Minor Injuries" The post...

Jason and Michael discuss the struggling Mets offense, while lauding the pitching. We again muse on the pitching reinforcements and how the rotation will be deployed in strategic manner, and which parts of the offense are replaceable if the Mets do need to make a move. You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 90 – Scuffling Through The May S...

Michael and Jason discuss the Mets winning games they previously may have lost, and how that’s a good sign. We talk about the schedule a bit, some softball, rowing, chop shops.. We muse on Mets rotation and the reinforcements on the horizon. We talk highlights, catching up action you’ve missed, and the MLB film room. … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 89 – First Place Teams Win Those Games" T...

Michael and Jason discuss the Mets game, rooting for a good team, the Mets conservative approach with their pitchers, and the upcoming Mets schedule. We muse on Mets lefties, Ryne Stanak, and what makes Juan Soto so good. You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 88: Best Team In Baseball" T...

Michael, Jake and Jason discuss Mets-Twins, the successful season so far, Pete Alonso and batting stances, and Sacramento. Jake references this illuminating mlb.com article about Juan Soto’s 2-strike approach. We also talk about team-rivalry egg rolls at Wok ‘N Roll in center field at Citi Field, some upcoming roster machinations, Black IPAs, and maybe a … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 87...

Michael, Jake and Jason discuss Mets pitcher injuries, Taylor Swift, the season so far, attending Opening Day, softball and youth sports number selections, and much more. What number did you pick growing up? Why? Let’s get this season started shall we?! You can email us questions, comments, sourdough, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 86: Worl...

Michael and Jason discuss Spring Training, Mets injuries, which ones we find more concerning, and why we’re still optimistic about the team. We discuss ticket prices, minor league discounts, and how the Mets might deploy some of the edges of the roster, particularly catching. We discuss beers, closing breweries, and what they’re doing instead. You … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 85 – Still...

Michael, Chris, Jake and Jason discuss the beginning of Spring Training, Juan Soto, and the Mets rotation. We talk blackouts, Jose Siri, Mets centerfielders and listening to the radio. We bounce around the depth chart and discuss Pete Alonso and who knows what else, give it a listen! You can email us questions, comments, playoff … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 84 – Juan Soto’s Team" The po...

Michael Jake and Jason discuss the end of the Mets season, the wall they hit, NLCS strategy, wondering where Ben Gamel was, and the beers we had along the way. We discuss hoping the Yankees lose, our favorite Mets gimmicks of the season, and giving a billion dollars to Juan Soto. You heard it here … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 83 – OMGee That Was Fun" The post Mets On Tap Episode 83 – OM...

Michael and Jason talk bullpen, Senga, the broadcasts and post-game viewing habits. We discuss Michael attending game 4, playoff cocktails, and kibitz the Guardians-Yankees game. And of course, beer. Have you had any of the cocktails or playoff stuff at Citi Field? What beers are you enjoying with games 3+? Let us know! You can … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 82: Boo The Dodgers" The post...

Michael, Chris and Jason talk about the playoffs, about the Phillies series, about Citi Field, clinching at home, what AL teams we like. We discuss actual and potential swagger roster moves, and just generally enjoy Mets playoff baseball. And of course, beer. What are you drinking while you watch the games? hit us up. You … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 81 – Trying To Clinch At Home" The p...

Michael and Jason talk about the thrilling Mets clincher game, some games it reminded us, and how fun it is to watch these Mets play with such intensity and emotion. We ponder long layoffs, and what that could mean for the Dodgers and Phillies, and how we probably prefer an AL team to a non-Mets … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 80 – Energetic Mets Playoff Wins" The post Mets On Tap Episode...