Metsomania Podcast

The New York Mets lost 2 of 3 to the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis this past week. I broke down the entire series including the lack of offense and how bad it was this series. I also discuss how the Mets pitching faired in the Gateway city and looked at some interesting moves Mendoza made with his bullpen and his lineup. Finally, I discuss the upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants.

The New York Mets dropped the finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opening series of the season. Nolan McLean was good, but wasn't great. The Mets bats were lackluster and in the end they dropped the game by a score of 4-3 in 10 innings. We'll discuss the entire game, including Bo Bichette's struggles both offensively and defensively and some questionable decisions by manager C...

The Mets beat the Pirates 11-7 on Opening Day at Citi Field. The Mets knocked Paul Skenes out of the game in the first inning, with five runs. Carson Benge and Francisco Alvarez homered in the game, the Mets had timely hits and good at bats throughout the game. Tobias Myers pitched 3 innings and gave up 1 run. It was a great day. I talk about the day and discuss a player signing the Mets made on T...

On this episode of the Metsomania Podcast, I discuss the final three roster decisions the Mets made and gave my thoughts. Richard Lovelady is the final bullpen piece for Opening Day, Jared Young made the team as the final bench piece and Carson Benge will start in right field. I break down the moves and give my opinion on what the Opening Day Lineup should be when manager Carlos Mendoza pens out t...

On this episode of the Metsomania Podcast I look at the Mets pitching rotation and how it’s laid out. Plus I look at the final roster decisions. Who will play RF for the Mets, who will win the final bench spot and who should they consider for the final spot in the bullpen? I also take a dive into something new the Mets are going to do here in 2026 that is a little unusual in this day and age. Is i...

On this episode of the Metsomania Podcast, I look into the career of Mets broadcaster Howie Rose, including my favorite memory of Howie. Plus I dive into the Right Field battle. Who will win it and who do I think should be starting on Opening Day? I also look at the last bullpen spot and discuss who should win that while also talking about my concern for both Sean Manaea and Francisco Lindor.

On this episode of the Metsomania Podcast we catch up on Spring Training and discuss some of the hot topics from camp. Off the field, Carlos Beltran’s number got retired. We’ll give our thoughts on that and what it means for other Mets. Okay, Sean Manaea hasn’t looked right in Spring. A cause for concern? Or just a veteran getting ready for Spring. Plus, we discuss the benefits for a 6 man rotatio...

Carlos Mendoza spoke to Tim Britton of The Athletic earlier this week and reflected on some things he could've done better as the manager of the Mets in 2025. One of the big things was communication and we break down everything he said and give our take on it. Freddy Peralta was named Opening Day Starter, Mets have Reliever that eats raw eggs, the right field battle is heating up and much more...

Jorge Polanco was signed back in December with the intention he was going to be the full-time 1st baseman. Now this looks like it has changed as the Mets have mentioned DH will be in play big time. I give my thoughts on the news and talk about Sean Manaea’s arm angle and how the Mets are undoing a lot of what they did in 2025.

Steve Cohen spoke to the media on Monday and we break down all the key things he said in that press conference including our thoughts on the Mets never having a captain and Carlos Mendoza’s future.

The first day of Spring Training is usually uneventful but not with the Mets. The Mets had a ton of news come out on Tuesday including news about their two biggest stars. Francisco Lindor is hurt! He is going to see a hand specialist on Wednesday and could miss 6 weeks, but the club is optimistic he will be ready for Spring Training. I’m not that optimistic. Plus, the team announced today that Jua...

I believe the Mets have done a good job with this team and will be competitive in 2026. However, every season there are concerns that a team faces entering the season. What if this goes sideways, what if that goes sideways? A lot of these concerns are normal. But we must still talk about them and what they are. The Mets can address some of these concerns by adding some one to negate the problem, b...

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media on Monday, appearing on "The Show" a podcast hosted by New York Post writers Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman. On that podcast they spoke about a lot of different topics, including lineup construction, the adjustments certain players have to make defensively and the clubhouse culture from 2024. I'll give my opinion on those topics and also ta...

The Mets have completely revamped their team over the last week brining in outfielder Luis Robert Jr in addition to pitcher Freddy Peralta. We'll break down both of these trades and give our thoughts on whether or not they make the Mets a better ballclub. Plus, we'll look at additions of Luis Garcia and Vidal Brujan and discuss the roles they may play on the Mets in 2026. Lastly we look at...

The Mets are interested in Cody Bellinger. I break down the discussions, what I envision a contract would look like for the outfielder. Do the Mets have a shot? Will they swoop in and take him from the Yankees? Plus we'll talk about if the Mets don't get Bellinger, what else is available and if they match Bellinger. Also, we'll talk about the Mets need for a starting pitcher.

The New York Mets have signed Bo Bichette to a three year deal worth $126 million deal. There are opt outs after each season, with a $5 million opt out buy out. Bichette, who played shortstop in Toronto, will play 3B for the Mets. We discuss what this means to the Mets and whether or not this is a good move. Plus, we'll look at the impact of what signing Bichette playing 3B does to the rest of...

Kyle Tucker has signed a 4-year deal with the Dodgers. It's a 4-year deal worth $240 million. The Mets offer came in at 4-years and $220 million. We discuss the ramifications of this and much more!

Rumors are flying around about what the New York Mets are going to do. The starting pitching market is certainly something they are working on. I discuss that market and the report about what the Brewers may be looking for in a potential Freddy Peralta trade. Also, going to look at some of the other news around Major League Baseball and how that will effect the New York Mets. Will recent news abou...

On this episode I give an updated offseason plan, that includes a few trades and a few signings but create a dynamic lineup and rotation while trying to keep the majority of the top prospects in the system. What do you think of the plan? Let me know in the comments!

Billy Eppler was Mets General Manager from November 2021 to October 2023. We go through all his decision and give them a grade, ending with an overall grade. Take a listen as we go through one of the most interesting tenures in Mets history.

The New York Mets have traded Jeff McNeil to the A’s for a minor league pitcher. The Mets also were able to save $10 million in the deal. I’ll give my opinion on the trade, what it means for the Mets and what is next for the team as they continue to remove pieces but have yet to add very much. Also, Jorge Polanco spoke to the media this afternoon. I’ll give you my thoughts on some things he had to...

Mets owner Steve Cohen made some comments Friday that received a lot of attention. Should they have? We’ll discuss that. Plus, the starting pitching market is beginning to move. What’s that mean for the Mets?

Like Weaver signed a 2-year $22 million deal with the New York Mets on Wednesday. I discuss all the details from that signing plus, what the Mets might do in the bullpen moving forward. Also, I tell Yankee fans to shut up about the Mets taking their players and that it’s a sign that maybe your team should sign them. Finally, Drew Romo was claimed off waivers from Baltimore this afternoon. I give m...

Veteran switch hitter Jorge Polanco signed a two year $40 million deal with the Mets. A solid bat who will play first base with the team in addition to DH and additional infield spots. We’ll discuss all the ins and outs of the deal and other Mets news and notes from the past few days.

Pete Alonso is a Baltimore Oriole. He signed a 5-year $155 million contract with the Orioles and the Mets have lost two of their star players to free agency in two days. I give my thoughts on the Alonso departure and discuss what’s next for the team as they look to build into a contender in 2026.