Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

The Mets lose two of three to the Cincinnati Reds as the season comes closer to an end. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan takes a deep dive into Francisco Alvarez's up and down rookie season. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

It was a special day for one of the all time great Mets? Well, a huge fan favorite to say the least, Bartolo Colon. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

On this bonus episode of Rico Brogna, Evan breaks down the history of David Sterns and what the first move he needs to get out of the way. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Some big things are happening at Citi-Field. Unfortunately it has nothing to do with the playoffs. David Sterns is hired, Mets take three of four. Ronny Mauricio hits his first home run. Kodai Senga continues to dominate. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Brett Baty has not had the easiest time in the majors and now with Mauricio here it may mean Baty has lost a potential job. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

There was big controversy in the first game of this 4 game series. Gary Cohen and Torey Lovullo look at the game of baseball very very differently. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Is it possible that Kodai Senga can get a Cy Young nod in year one? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The Mets finally face Carlos Correa for the first time after almost signing him. The team continues to under perform even with the youngsters getting more playing time. Sunday was a well pitched game that most people didn't watch. Plus your emails and will Mike Trout be getting traded? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Who would have thought during the offseason when Carlos Correa ended up signing with the Giants, then signing with Mets, and ultimately staying with the Twins, that this game would mean absolutely nothing for the Mets and the Twins would be running away with their division? Clearly, Carlos Correa did. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

One of the best pitched games this season by the Mets, and most people probably missed it! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Rumors are coming out that Mike Trout may be willing to ok a trade off of the Angels. Can we say, Championship??? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

As always, the Mets in 2023 show signs of dominance, followed by brutal losses. The series verse the Nationals is no different and basically has killed any chance of a miracle playoff push. Plus, Evan can't stand more of Buck Showalter's comments! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

With another loss to the Nationals the Mets can kiss a "Why not us?" Mets amazing comeback goodbye. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Another loss that we've become accustomed to by the hands of a horrible team like the Washington Nationals. At least the season is almost over! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Evan is not thrilled from some of the latest comments made by Buck Showalter regarding when he picks and chooses to play the young kids. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Now that we have had a month to digest all these prospects changing organizations thanks to the MLB Trade Deadline, it's time to reflect on who might have gotten the best haul. Judging by early returns, it sure looks like a case can be made for the Mets with how well Drew Gilbert has looked. The former first-round pick, who came over to New York wit...

The Mets take two of three from the Seattle Mariners. It could have been a sweep if Peterson, Ottavino and Vogelbach didn't do what they normally do. On top of that, Ronny Mauricio makes his debut and does nothing but get five hits in three games along with a pair of stolen bases. Will the final month of the season secure a roster spot for Ronny or any of the other young kids? For comments, questi...

Not only does Ronny Mauricio get a hit in his first big league at bat, it just so happens to be the hardest hit by a New York Met in 2023. So why was he not here until September 1st? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The fundamentals this year for the Mets have been terrible. The biggest drop off though has come in centerfield as Brandon Nimmo continues to play poorly defensively. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The issues that plagued the Mets all season long reared their ugly head on Saturday night. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

As Evan does his best to bang out the episode, exciting news takes place... No, not that the Mets win a game so they don't get swept by the Rangers. No, Jacob deGrom didn't make an appearance. No, Max Scherzer didn't deserve the tribute video. No, it's not DJ Stewart having his Mets moment... Ronny Mauricio is finally getting the call... Now, will Buck play him? For comments, questions or topic id...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): There have been so many great examples this season of players changing teams and suddenly changing their results. Many of them have appeared on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. Rob Bradford meets up with a couple of the higher-profile examples from the Trade Deadline — Justin Verlander and Lance Lynn — to dissect exactly how different things are w...

Besides Kodai Senga on Friday, the Mets continue to show why the team has been completely pushed around all season. It starts with the lack of respect for their enforcer Pete Alonso. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Very few things have turned out well for the New York Mets in 2023. The one thing that has turned out GREAT, has been Kodai Senga! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com