Metsomania Podcast

Edwin Diaz has signed a 3-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. For the Mets, it’s a big blow and I discuss my thoughts on letting the best closer in franchise history walk in free agency. Plus, Kyle Schwarber is a Phillies, again. What does that mean for the Mets? Well I discuss the fall out. Finally, Mets are linked to Starling Marte and Michael King, I tell you whether or not I am interested...

On this episode we explore the Mets first base options outside of Pete Alonso. Who would I be interested in? Who would I pass on? I discuss that & more!

The Rumors are hot and heavy right now in Metsland and on this episode is discuss 4 names the Mets are reportedly interested in. Framber Valdez and Joe Ryan for the rotation as well as Kyle Schwarber and Luis Robert Jr. I give my thoughts on each one the players, how’d they’d fit the Mets and ultimately if I want them. Give it a listen!

The Mets have signed pitcher Devin Williams to a 3-year deal worth $51 million guaranteed. I give my take on it and whether or not I like the move and what this means for the Mets pursuit of Edwin Diaz.

Free agent pitcher Dylan Cease signed a 7-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night for $210 million dollars. We’ll look at who else is available as I categorize the remaining pitchers in 5 groups. Group A: Ace Group B: Acceptable Group C: Only if Needed Group D: Flyers Group F: Not interested (everyone not mentioned in previous groups)

The New York Mets traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers on Sunday night in a stunning move m. The Mets received veteran infielder Marcus Semien in the deal. I break down my thoughts on the trade and what the Mets need to do now following this trade.

The Mets have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season with only one coach returning to the same position from 2025. I’ll talk about all the new hires and if I like the coaching staff. Rumors galore about Devin Williams possibly joining the Mets. I discuss whether or not I want Williams apart of the organization next season and if so in what capacity. Plus, we talk about the Mets prospec...

On this episode of the Metsomania Podcast we dive back into 1969 and go through what was perhaps the most satisfying year to be a Mets fan. The Mets won it all in 1969, beating the powerhouse Baltimore Orioles in 5 games. We will go through each game of the World Series as we look back but first, we have to recap the regular season. The Mets were 10 games back on August 13 and ended up winning the...

David Stearns spoke a second time at the GM meetings this week and we broke down everything he said. What will Mark Vientos’ role be in 2026? Is he confident Vientos will be the guy he was in 2024? Plus, more talk on the Mets defense and Edwin Diaz.

David Stearns spoke to the media during the GM meetings and had a lot to say. He spoke twice, on two consecutive days. We will break down everything he said and what I think it means for this offseason. On this episode we will focus on day 1. On Day 1 he discussed the importance to improve the Mets defense, what he is thinking as far as a top of the line starter is concerned, what the Mets might d...

It’s been reported the Mets are hiring Justin Willard as their new pitching coach. I discuss my thoughts on that and what else the Mets need to do on the coaching side. Also, several option decisions were made including Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Drew Smith, Brooks Raley, AJ Minter and Frankie Montas. I’ll get into those and what they mean and what implications they will have on the club in 2026. Al...

On this episode of the Metsomania Podcast I will discuss the Mets hiring of Troy Snitker as the team's hitting coach for 2026. I will give my thoughts on the hire and what else that means for the team moving forward. Also, Antoan Richardson and Desi Druschal will not be back for the 2026 season. I give my take on whether that is a big deal or not and why they potentially decided to leave. Rich...

The New York Mets have hired two new coaches for the 2026 season. Kai Correa will be the team’s new bench coach while Jeff Albert will be the clubs’s Director of Major League Hitting. We give our thoughts on these hires and what we’d like to see the team do in their future hires for the coaching staff. In addition, the Mets signed their first player to a contact in 2026. Joe Jacques was signed to...

From this past week, there have been some Mets news. Pete Alonso and his team are reportedly looking for a 7-year deal. I speak about whether the Mets are willing to go that far with Alonso and discuss a potential replacement for their first baseman. Also, Ex-Mets Hitting Coach Eric Chavez has been very vocal since being replaced as hitting coach and said a lot of interesting things about the Mets...

There is no doubt with how the 2025 season ended that the New York Mets need to make some changes this coming offseason. I give my plans to "fix" the Mets for 2026. There are 6 free agent signings and 4 trades that make up my offseason plan and address some of the issues with this team.

In this episode, I go through the pitchers of the New York Mets from 2025 and give them a letter grade. Who do you think got the highest grade among pitchers this year?

The Mets have made coaching changes, parting ways with Pitching Coach Jeremy Hefner, Hitting Coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes, and Third Base/Infield Coach Mike Saubaugh. While Bench Coach John Gibbons resigned. Only 2 Coaches, Outfield/1B Coach Antoan Richardson and Strategy/Information Coach Jeremy Barnes are returning. Assistant Pitching Coach Desi Druschel and Bullpen Coach Jose Rosado ar...

How did the position players do this year? Clayton Caldwell gives them each a grade from A to F! Who was the highest rated position player? Who was the lowest? Find out on this edition of the Metsomania podcast. Also, Glenn Sherlock will not return as the catching instructor in 2026. We discuss that as well.

David Stearns had a press conference on Monday discussing everything that went wrong with the Mets 2025 season. We break down everything he said and give our thoughts on the things he got right and the things he got wrong.

The 2025 New York Mets season is over and there is a lot to discuss. It was a pitiful season and Clayton Caldwell gives his thoughts on what went wrong and what should be fixed in 2026.