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Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

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Evan Roberts, co-host of WFAN’s Evan & Tiki, is a crazy obsessed New York Met fan. A season ticket holder who scores every game. He’s a bit nuts and is ready to bring that nuttiness to you. That’s right, a podcast all about the New York Mets. After every series they play, he’s gonna podcast. After some crazy wins or losses, he’s gonna podcast. He’s gonna do it about the New York Mets and all that crazy baseball talk that you just want to hear. Email topics or comments to TheRicoB@gmail.com

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Mets 2023 promo schedule 09.03.2023 24:51

The Mets released the 2023 promo schedule and Evan is split on the giveaways. We take you through the promotions and if we'd be drawn to the game for the giveaway. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Episode 94 - A spring training to remember 06.03.2023 55:35

Early on some young names are making cases to make the opening day roster. Kodai Senga makes his spring debut. Max Scherzer has questions about the pitch clock. Plus Evan takes us through his journey scoring games. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

First injuries of 2023 06.03.2023 16:08

And so it begins, the injuries have picked up and the depth of the New York Mets rotation may already be tested. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Max vs the clock 06.03.2023 18:10

The pitch clock has been the talk of the town to start the spring. One person who we've heard from the most regarding it is Max Scherzer. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

WBC concern & Evan's attendance 06.03.2023 21:15

Players are about to go play for their country at the World Baseball Classic. The Mets have quite a few players headed over. Will this cause any issues headed into the 2023 season. Plus Evan gives you an update on his scorecard. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.con

Episode 93 - Ronny Mauricio & Pitch clock mailbag 02.03.2023 1:05:18

Ok, we're over spring training. Lets get to the regular season already. On this episode Evan talks about the elephant in the room, Ronny Mauricio and how he can make the 2023 New York Mets roster. Will Francisco Alvarez be in the minors for another full year? Plus we hit the mailbag again as Evan takes your early reaction to the pitch clock. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gm...

His name is Ronny Mauricio 02.03.2023 19:44

There are two hot topics that Mets fans have been talking about since the opening of spring training. One as been the pitch clock. The other is Ronny Mauricio. Can he find a way to make the 2023 opening day roster? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

When will we see Francisco Alvarez in the MLB 02.03.2023 15:32

With Narvaez and Nido locked in at catcher Francisco Alvarez has no place on the 2023 New York Mets roster. How soon do we think Alvarez will find his way to the big leagues? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Pitch clock mailbag part I 02.03.2023 14:31

Evan goes through your latest emails and guess what? The number one topic is the pitch clock! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Pitch clock mailbag part II 02.03.2023 15:29

Evan takes more of your reaction and questions on the pitch clock positives and negatives. For comments, questions, or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Episode 92 - The pitch clock has arrived and it's oh so beautiful 27.02.2023 1:00:17

Spring training games are here and we get our first peak out how the new rules will look, Evan and Hoff get into a debate on the good and bad that come out of the pitch clock, and are the young prospects going to make a real fight to making the opening day roster. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Finally, some real life baseball to watch 27.02.2023 14:29

It may be spring training but nonetheless it's exciting to see the new rules put into play. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The young kids showing off 27.02.2023 13:30

It's still a slim chance, but some of the young kids are making case on why they should be playing in the big leagues. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Pitch clock debate part one 27.02.2023 13:49

The pitch clock has been a hit so far in the first weekend of spring training. However, there were a few hiccups as Evan was hoping for. Will these issues bleed into the regular season and maybe even the playoffs? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Pitch clock debate part two 27.02.2023 18:28

Will the intensity of big time moments in baseball be ruined by the pitch clock? Evan and Hoff debate. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Episode 91 - Opening day roster predictions 23.02.2023 54:29

Evan and Pete breakdown who they think will make the opening day roster plus Max Scherzer and Carlos Beltran speak to the media. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Max Scherzer and Carlos Beltran comments 23.02.2023 15:57

Evan talks about Max Scherzer's comments regarding if he'll opt out after the 2023 season and Carlos Beltran's career goals in the Mets organization. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Cutting down the position players 23.02.2023 18:52

There is very little wiggle room to the opening day roster when it comes to position players. Evan does build a case for one of the rookies to make the team out of camp, but does he even believe that to be the case? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Cutting down the pitching staff 23.02.2023 19:39

The pitching staff has a few more opportunities than the position players, but who there is still plenty of depth. Who is the odd man out on opening day? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Episode 90 - Steve Cohen speaks and we listen 21.02.2023 40:23

Steve Cohen met with the media for the first time this spring. He gets into what it will take to build a winning organization, his battle verse owners in the league, Shohei Ohtani, the fans and more..... For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

World Series or bust 21.02.2023 13:06

A lot of talk is the Mets spent a lot of money this offseason. Is it World Series or bust for the New York Mets owner? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The battle between Steve Cohen vs opposing owners 21.02.2023 13:06

The thought has been getting around that owners are not too thrilled with Steve Cohen and how he's spending so much money. The problem is that everything Steve Cohen is doing is legal. Will this turn into a problem in the long run for the New York Mets? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Pete Alonso's long term future with the Mets 21.02.2023 14:11

Steve Cohen says that he's always built his business around being close with the people he employees. The New York Mets players are no different. However we've seen how that didn't turn out perfectly with Jacob deGrom. What do we think will happen when Pete Alonso hits free agency? For comments, questions, of topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Episode 89 - Rookie impact in 2023 and a look at the 2023 schedule 20.02.2023 57:28

There's a lot to unpack from the weekend. Manny Machado a future Met? Which rookies have the best chance at making the 2023 roster? Can Mark Canha hit 20 plus home runs? And is the schedule change a good thing or a bad thing in 2023? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Manny Machado pulls a Jacob deGrom 20.02.2023 7:41

Manny Machado opened up to the media on Friday that he will be opting out of his contract come the end of this season. What does that mean for the New York Mets and is it too early to talk about making room for the stud third baseman. For comments, questions, or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail.com