Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' ( subscribe here ): Wayne Randazzo was featured in this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", and went into detail how sound advice from Mets broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose have helped him grow as a voice in baseball.

The Mets take both games of a shortened two game series in St. Louis. One featured a bounce back by Edwin Diaz, the other a bounce back from the Mets offense. For comments questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Carlos Mendoza is going out of his way to give days off and let his players know about it a day in advance. Is this a good strategy on how to handle his players? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Brandon Nimmo is showing that he can be an asset in driving in runs for the New York Mets by hitting home runs. Is it time to move him from being the leadoff hitter? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Mendy hinted at it, and with guys like Peterson and Megill making their way back, is it time for the Mets to go 6 starters? Who makes the cut? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): It's a great day at Baseball Isn't Boring. First off, we are welcoming in our new best friends - and title sponsor - Wasabi Technologies and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. And, secondly, we have a great podcast. This one has Rob Bradford sitting down with Mets prospect Nolan McLean, who is making a mark as a two-way player in Single-A. Could he pull of f...

Mets have a rough series in Tampa Bay. Offense got hot, pitching got cold. Christian Scott looked great, no offensive help. Finally a spot to keep a lead, bullpen blows it. What a crappy weekend. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Christian Scott makes his major league debut and left fans wanting more! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Offense seemed alive for a couple of games... until of course the biggest spots of the game. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

There are many things that you can complain about in this three game sweep to the Tampa Bay Rays. The biggest, the bullpen finally laid a big old egg. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

In what was a mixed bag of games, the bullpen continues to dominate while the offense turns on and off. A controversial call goes against the Mets at the end of game 3, but Francisco Lindor gets the Mets back in the win column back walking it off on Thursday. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Thursday was a game that reminds Mets fans of why Francisco Lindor is the leader of the New York Mets! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

The one thing that has been consistent all year for the Mets, their bullpen is dominant. Who's the go to guy if you had to choose only one? Plus, Christian Scott is set to make his major league debut Saturday. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-8699

In what was a game with very minimal action until the final play on the field, the stands however had a different story to tell. For comments, questions or topics email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

In what was on the verge of being a no hitter, instead turned into a no winner! The Mets defense comes up short and the offense is M.I.A. again. But the most important thing, Evan got home safe! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

The Mets three game homestand vs the St. Louis Cardinals turned into another bad series. Even with the addition of JD Martinez, the offense just didn't have what it takes to get big time hits in big time spots. That is until Mark Vientos stepped up in the bottom of the 12th inning on Sunday. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

The first two games of the series vs the Cardinals the Mets put on another display of how to lose baseball games. JD Martinez made his Mets debut, but even he couldn't give the Mets a win. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@Gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Mark Vientos was called up over the weekend, and on Sunday made an immediate impact. Will he stay or be sent back down? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Frustration was mounting from many Rico fans as the Mets were close to getting swept at home. Evan reads through some of your emails to test the temperature of the fanbase. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

The Mets went into San Francisco winning 5 series in a row. That would stop after losing the first two games of the series in underwhelming fashion. Thankfully Lindor found his swing Wednesday at lead the Mets to a win which stopped a 3 game losing streak. For comments questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

Evan got giddy on Tuesday when he saw Luis Severino pitching as well as he did to start the game. Did he send bad vibes all the way to San Francisco? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

In a game where Evan felt the Mets had to win, Francisco Lindor finds his swing and sends two deep fly balls over the fence. A much needed win to make Mets fans feel that much better about the west coast trip. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

As we try to do every episode, Evan goes through a voice mail and an email reacting to the game on Wednesday. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

It's the first time since the 0-5 start that the Mets have lost back to back games. Besides Pete Alonso's solo homerun there wasn't much to get excited about. Listen in to the instant reaction of a bad west coast game. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699

The Mets have now won 5 straight series. Francisco Lindor is hitting, Reed Garrett looks like a gem, Starling Marte looks like the Starling Marte from 2022, but injuries to Brooks Raley and even worse Francisco Alvarez put a damper to a team who started 0-5 and is now 3 games over .500. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 725-222-8699