Mets On Tap

Michael and Jason talk about the Tuesday night bomb against Atlanta, the stress of finishing out this week and trying to make the playoffs, and a lot of the machinations of schedule. We discuss the experience getting to and from Citi Field, in contrast with the fun of enjoying a game there. And of course, … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 79, Trying to Avoid a Hurricane and a Disaster Series...

Michael, Jake and Jason talk about the expectations of the season, how exciting it is, and do a lot of scoreboard watching. Lots of Luisangel Acuña talk, some talk of all the starting pitching, some other baseball stuff. And of course, beer. You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 78 – Two Games Up–Get Ex...

Michael and Jason break down the Mets playoff chances, the remaining schedule, and how they get there. Some Alonso talk. Some Lindor MVP/Retired Number talk. And of course, beer. We embarrassingly neglect to talk about Ed Kranepool. You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 77: Ohtani Doe...

Michael and Jason break down the QO status of Pete Alonso, his defense, and wonder what he’s going to. We break down the Syracuse Mets playoff situation while watching the Mets torpedo their own. You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer you’d like us … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 76 : Give Pete Alonso The Qualifying...

Michael and Jason break down the trade deadline, our thoughts on the team down the stretch, and what’s going to get them there. We ponder aces, rotation depth, and high floor hitters. You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer you’d like us to try … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 75 – Trade Deadline Edition" The post Mets...

Michael, Jason and Jake talk All Star Game, Mets bullpen ups, our top and bottom picks for the first half, and what to expect from the second half. Kodai Senga! Jason tries to convince Jake to pop up to Denver when he and the Mets are there, so drop any recs you might have for … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 74: Revolving Door Of Relievers" The post Mets On Tap Episode 74: Revolving Door O...

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Michael and Jason talk the suddenly in-it Mets, hopes for the second half and whether they’ll trade guys and for what. We talk a little softball, a little father’s day at the minor league park, and having catch on the field. We lament Jeff McNeil’s career, and tip our hat to Willy Mays. You can … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 72: Having A Catch With Grimace" The post Mets On Tap Episode 72...

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You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk backup infielders and running for/with beer. We talk about DJ Stewart, about the dang Phillies and Brett Baty. Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 70: Beer Miles, Dollar Dogs, and Mets backup i...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk pitching, winning streaks, and where DJ Stewart is going to play. We talk about beer inside the Green Monster, elementary softball field turf, and radio broadcasts as multi-tasking. Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 69: Tapping the Green Monste...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Join Michael, Chris, Jason and Jake in their first episode of the season with the Mets getting destroyed in the background. We talk about Brett Baty, the general state of the team, and playing Atlanta. We get into the hot topic of the MLB … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 68 – $18 For A New UCL" The post Mets On...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Everyone’s here! Join Michael, Chris, Jason and Jake in this pre-Opening Day podcast episode where we discuss the ends of the roster, minor league baseball, Jay Payton vs. DJ Stewart. We talk about the offense, home runs, and how JD Martinez fits in. We … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 67 – Ohtani Takes The Over...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael Jake and Jason talk about the start of the season in Korea, how the Mets are doing in Spring Training, and learn some of the coaches names. Jason discusses Van Hassler Brewing, which is inside a former Arby’s We discuss J.D. Davis, Martinez, … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 66 – Sir, This Is An Arbys" Th...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk underdogs, look for optimism, and discuss the rotation. American Spork? hmm. Some discussion of Syracuse, prospects, going to games this year and focusing on just watching games this year without the multitasking. And of course, Daniel Murphy in the booth. … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Jason and Jake talk the new 2024 season, new personnel, hopes and dreams. Pete Alonso and Joey Cory’s no high-five routine. Switching to Hulu. Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 64 – Welcome To Pitchers and Catchers" The post...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk McNeil, Alonso, the Padres, ticket prices, ESPN, and all the playoff goodness. Some roster machination stuff, who’s in, who’s out. Rotation stuff. Tin Barn Brewery Do you have a beer you’d like us to try on the podcast? Do you … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 63 – Playoff Preview" The post...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk Starling Marte and the struggling Mets offense, and if their numbers look better than they are due to a couple of blow-outs. Some talk of dark beer season coming, and Joey Lucchesi and Hurricane Ian. Do you have a beer … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 62 – We Miss You Starling Marte!" The...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk Mets postseason positioning, the schedule down the stretch, and some blackout/expansion talk. Some Moosehead Lager and skunked beer talk, road trips to Syracuse, and pondering when  Starling Marte is returning. Do you have a beer you’d like us to try … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 61 Cli...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk Mets injuries, big beers, playoff seeding, and holding off Atlanta. We talk stumbling on new breweries, about the Mets approach at the plate, and Timmy Trumpet’s appearance at Citi Field. I think his stories are gone, but his Instagram of … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 60 Still In First...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk Timmy Trumpets, holding off the Braves, Dendrites, and jerseys. What do you wear to Mets games? Some talk on what may or may not be wrong with the Mets, playoff seeding, and vacation beers. Let’s whittle down that magic number! … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 59 Timmy Trumpets Episode" Th...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk pitcher injuries, the lineup, and Brett Baty. We muse about how the Mets are handling injuries, who’s going to be available to pitch in October and perhaps some creative ways to deploy them. We talk about beers, Citi Field, and … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 58, The Second Inning Exit" T...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Chris and Jason talk Jacob deGrom, Trade Deadline, Beer Flights, and so much more while Jake motors across the lower latitudes. How do you drink a beer flight? How do you grade the Mets trade deadline acquisitions? How would you use Chris Bassitt … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 57 deGoat is deBack, Wel...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Chris talk Subway Series, and roster construction and where the Mets might try to improve, as well as how much we think first place means versus just making the playoffs. Welcome Daniel Vogelbach, shoutout to Edwin Díaz, and what beers would YOU … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 56 – The Edwin Díaz is...

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason start by mocking the All Star Game uniforms and star hat, and then meander into talking about how to get kids into, or back into, baseball as they become adults. There’s some talk of Juan Soto and trading, though we recognize … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 55*" The post Mets On Tap Episode 55...