The Mets Pod

The season never ends for The Mets Pod, so Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo lead off the offseason with Episode 29 and a deep dive on the Mets starting rotation. The guys go long on all the contract decisions and options the organization faces with Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, Taijuan Walker, and Carlos Carrasco. The conversation also covers internal possibilities for the starting staff like David Pet...

There’s no joy in Metville as the 2022 Mets ended their wild ride with a loss in the Wild Card round, but Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for a baseball therapy session with Episode 28 of The Mets Pod. The guys go all in on the season and the way it went, recalling the ups and downs of a 2022 campaign that saw 101 wins and a disappointing end. Connor and Joe break down everything that happen...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wrap on the 2022 Mets regular season and preview the playoffs with a massive Episode 27 of The Mets Pod! SNY’s Steve Gelbs stops by the show to talk about great moments from the year, the impact of Max Scherzer and Buck Showalter, the pitching plan against the Padres, a special season for Edwin Diaz, and Connor’s awesome suit game on SNY’s Jets studio shows. La...

On Episode 26 of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the stretch run for New York as only 8 games remain in the regular season. The guys react to Pete Alonso breaking the Mets' single season RBI record and the impressive performance by SS Francisco Lindor this year. Later, Shea Station podcast co-host and SNY's very own Jerry Blevins joins the show to tell Joe who he would want in t...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo clinch Episode 25 of The Mets Pod, in honor of the Mets clinching a postseason spot for the first time since 2016. The guys look back at a muted but special night in Milwaukee, as the Mets punched their ticket to the 2022 playoffs by clinching at least a wild card berth, with their sights now set on bigger goals ahead. Connor and Joe look back at the team’s celebration...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 24 of The Mets Pod, as SNY’s Gary Cohen drops by the show! Connor and Joe talk to Gary about what makes this year’s team different from Mets teams of the past, how the new additions to the organization this season have impressed, and memories from the special 1999 season as well as the events surrounding the closing of Shea Stadium. Gary also shares what i...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 23 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets face a tight race in the NL East, and look to get right against some struggling teams in September. The guys look at Buck Showalter’s move to slot Jeff McNeil up higher in the lineup, and the overall issues with the offense in a slump. Connor and Joe also cover concern for Max Scherzer, potential relief roles for bo...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 22 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets take on the Dodgers and the September stretch run begins. The guys review the series against the Rockies, look back at some great moments from Mets Old Timers’ Day, and then look forward to some big games ahead. Connor and Joe examine the performance of the offense, how the Dodgers can be a litmus test, and the schedule that...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 21 of The Mets Pod, as the race for the NL East rages on, and the Mets roster changes every day. The guys review the early performance of Brett Baty, the constant changes on the big league roster, and the ongoing battle with the Braves for the division and a potential first round playoff bye. Later, Connor and Joe make the case for a Mark Vientos...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 20 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets drop by Atlanta, Philadelphia, and the Bronx for an important stretch of games heading into the stretch run of the regular season. The guys talk about roster moves resulting from injuries, how prospect Brett Baty can help the Mets, and the way the schedule plays out into September. Later in the show, Connor and Joe break dow...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Jomboy’s Jack AKA ‘Jolly Olive’ to Episode 19 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets are on a hot streak after beating the Braves in a big series at Citi Field, and they see things getting salty in Atlanta. The guys talk about the NL East race, the claim by Braves pitcher Spencer Strider that the Mets are “lucky” on offense, the Mets moves at the trade deadline, and what...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline on Episode 18 of The Mets Pod, as the guys break down what the Mets did and didn’t do, including the additions of Darin Ruf and Mychal Givens. Connor and Joe examine how the new guys can help their new team, and the failure of the Mets to add a new left-handed relief pitcher. Later in the show, the guys discuss what the stretch run wil...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline on Episode 17 of The Mets Pod! The guys welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino to the show, as they look ahead to what should be an active time for the Mets as the team seeks to upgrade the roster before the Aug. 2nd deadline. The crew covers Juan Soto, Willson Contreras, Trey Mancini, J.D. Martinez and all the options to upgrade the o...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take no break during the MLB All-Star Break, and deliver a jam-packed Episode 16 of The Mets Pod! The guys welcome Jon Morosi of NBC Sports and MLB Network to the show, and the crew covers all the ins and outs of the Juan Soto trade speculation, as well as other trade deadline rumors, and the state of the Mets so far in 2022. Later in the show, Connor puts Joe on the s...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo have a lot to do during Episode 15 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets battle the Braves on their way towards the All-Star break, and the guys preview the MLB Draft with Mets VP of Amateur and International Scouting Tommy Tanous. Leading off, Connor and Joe cover the huge Mets series in Atlanta which started with a Max Scherzer gem, the issues of the offense, and how Luis Gui...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 14 of The Mets Pod, on the day that Max Scherzer delivers himself back to the Mets. The guys cover the return of Mad Max, as well as the rehab of Jacob deGrom, the continued success of Taijuan Walker, and the recent home run binge for Eduardo Escobar. Later in the show, Connor and Joe talk about the promotion of Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A, and examin...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 13 of The Mets Pod, as Max Scherzer continues to work his way back to the Mets, and the guys talk about the possibility of Mad Max pairing up in a battery with Mets top catching prospect Francisco Alvarez for a night in Double-A. Connor and Joe also discuss pitching targets at the MLB Trade Deadline, reveal their votes for Mets to make the All-Sta...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 12 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue a successful stretch despite dealing with injuries. The guys look at the starting rotation, discuss whether or not Taijuan Walker’s recent run is sustainable, and chat about what the team can do to make the starting staff stronger with potential outside help. Connor and Joe also consider DH options for later in the...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you Episode 11 of The Mets Pod Live from Citi Field, as the Mets return home from their West Coast trip. Connor and Joe are surrounded by Mets fans as the team returns to Queens to face the Brewers with the NL East race heating up. They guys recap the trip to California, look at the home stand ahead, break down the all-of-a-sudden-red-hot NL East competition, and...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets Assistant GM Ben Zauzmer to Episode 10 of The Mets Pod, SNY’s podcast covering all things New York Mets. Connor and Joe talk to Ben about his time with the Dodgers, and what successful elements he saw in Los Angeles that can translate to New York. They also discuss the growth of the Mets research and development department, how analytics are used throughou...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Keith Hernandez to an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, SNY’s podcast covering all things New York Mets, as the Mets continue their winning ways and build their lead in the NL East. The guys talk to Keith about the impact of Buck Showalter, the consistent hustle the Mets show on a daily basis, and how the new additions in the offseason have fit so well with the...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 8 of The Mets Pod, SNY’s podcast covering all things New York Mets, as the guys look at how the Mets are fighting through injuries and a challenging schedule heading into June. Connor and Joe talk about how the team is staying on top of the NL East with contributions from Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and many others. The guys also discuss the DH rotation...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 7 of The Mets Pod, SNY’s podcast covering all things New York Mets. The guys dive deep into the starting rotation, as the Mets dive into the depth of their available starter options. Connor and Joe react to the latest injury recovery update concerning Jacob deGrom, discuss who will step in for Tylor Megill, and look at any other options in the sys...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 6 of The Mets Pod, SNY’s podcast covering all things New York Mets. The guys look back at a special Friday night in Philadelphia, as the Mets pulled off a 9th inning comeback for the ages, and they also do a deep dive on the success of Chris Bassitt and what a possible contract extension might look like if the Mets and Bassitt were down to do a de...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 5 of The Mets Pod, as Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner drops by the podcast! The guys talk to Jeremy all about the combined no-hitter the Mets threw at Citi Field, the impressive work by Edwin Diaz to close it out, and how the coaching staff managed the game as it went along. The crew also covers Hefner’s career overall, his interactions with the various...