The Mets Pod

Jomboy Media’s Jack Oliver, aka Jolly Olive, joins Joe DeMayo on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Connor Rogers takes a well-placed vacation as the Mets struggle heading into the Subway Series. Joe and Jolly recap a rough week of games against the Braves and Pirates, discuss dealing with the misery on Mets Twitter, react to Steve Cohen’s comments about the sta...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to be consistently inconsistent. Connor and Joe discuss the sweep of the Phillies and the sweep by the Blue Jays, including offensive issues from the big bats in the Mets lineup. The guys also cover the decision to DFA Tomas Nido, how the playing time will play out be...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in after the “Memorial Day Marker” on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets pass a key check point in the 2023 season and find themselves “in the middle.” The guys recap the road trip through Chicago and Colorado, sum up an incredible stretch for Francisco Alvarez, pretend they are Buck Showalter to present their ideal li...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are in a better mood and ready to rock on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets got off the mat behind older aces, veteran hitters, and the kids. SNY’s Steve Gelbs joins the show to talk to Connor and Joe about the team’s turnaround, the contributions of Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos, the pulse and mentality o...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back and ready to rage on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys react to tough times for the Mets and present a plan to make things better. Connor and Joe start things with a “rant clock” to get their emotions out, then calm down to present their pitches on ways to improve the team. They also take more swings at weekly pred...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for you with a “Mets Therapy” episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys look for answers to the Mets problems and signs for hope moving forward. Connor and Joe recap a rough week, and break down a rough run for the starting rotation, including the specific performance and health issues surrounding Max Scherzer. The guys also play the...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 61 of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez are heating up and the Mets are holding serve as they wait for their pitching to hold steady. Connor and Joe recap the games against the Nationals and the Braves, go long on the play of Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez, go deep on the state of the starting rotation,...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the latest episode The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets come home from a successful West Coast trip and Max Scherzer is stuck on the sideline. Connor and Joe wrap up the road trip, do a deep dive on the sticky situation and suspension for Max Scherzer, go down on the farm to check in on the new position for Ronny Mauricio, and present their la...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo do a deep dive on the young stars of the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac looks north to the future and looks west to the present. Connor and Joe chat with Evan Stockton, play-by-play broadcaster for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, to get insight from up close on Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and more. The guys go long on...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the first homestand of the season for the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac covers the series wins over the Marlins and the Padres, while addressing the Alvarez in the room. Connor and Joe recap the week that was, and dive into the debate surrounding young catcher Francisco Alvarez, and how he’s being used after being called up to t...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to recap the beginning of the new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac puts the wrap on the opening week road trip for the Mets. Connor and Joe go through every member of the starting rotation, breaking down what they’re seeing from each hurler so far. The guys then step up to the plate with a deep dive on the early woes of the offense, and...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to lead off a new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri State Cadillac delivers the 2023 Season Preview and Prediction Show! Connor and Joe look back at their preseason predictions from 2022 to see how they did, but then turn the focus to the new year for an entirely new batch of promises for 2023. All kinds of things are covered, like wins for Max Scherze...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome former New York Mets relief pitcher Turk Wendell to Episode 55 of The Mets Pod, as the crew talks all things Mets past and present. Connor and Joe chat with Turk about Max Scherzer, the Edwin Diaz injury, bullpen roles moving forward, the pitch clock, the type of athlete it takes to succeed in New York, the most under-appreciated Mets player from Turk’s era, th...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an emergency extra episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 54 reacts to the devastating injury to star closer Edwin Diaz. The guys deal with the fallout after Diaz tore the patella tendon in his right knee celebrating a win for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. The guys sort through the emotions of likely losing Diaz for the 2023 season, examine their feel...

Mets bench coach Eric Chavez stops by the show for Episode 53 of The Mets Pod, and the conversation covers everything from coaching Brett Baty to learning from Buck Showalter. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk to Chavez about Baty’s defensive development at third base, Eduardo Escobar’s role at the hot corner, Chavez’ shift from hitting coach to bench coach in 2023, working with veterans like Fran...

Mets spring training rolls on, as Episode 52 of The Mets Pod rolls in with starting rotation talk and deep dives on David Peterson, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and more. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about the injury to Jose Quintana, opportunities now open for David Peterson and Tylor Megill, the case for Brett Baty to be the Mets third baseman on Opening Day, and how 2023 will unfold for Ron...

There’s no shortage of storylines from Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, and Episode 51 of The Mets Pod covers as many as a pitch clock will allow! Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty being the talk of camp, and how that talk surrounds the team’s future at third base. The guys also cover how players are getting ready for the World Baseball Classic and the in...

Mets spring training is in full swing, and Episode 50 of The Mets Pod checks in on everything that’s happening in Port St. Lucie. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about stories from camp such as Kodai Senga, the health of Starling Marte and Darin Ruf, plus early looks at Justin Verlander, and Carlos Beltran’s return to the organization. The guys also react to owner Steve Cohen’s comments to the m...

Mets pitchers and catchers and more are in action in Port St. Lucie, as spring training is here and Episode 49 of The Mets Pod is ready for baseball. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo chat with Jeff Bellone of The Mets Fix newsletter for a deep dive into various statistical projections for the 2023 Mets, how the World Baseball Classic will actually affect the preparation for the season, and the competi...

The Buck stops here on Episode 48 of The Mets Pod, as Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets manager Buck Showalter to the podcast for a conversation about all things Mets, MLB, and more. Connor and Joe talk to the Mets skipper about his return to the dugout in 2022, the rules changes coming to baseball in 2023, Jeff McNeil’s approach to the shift, how the World Baseball Classic will affect spr...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo extend Episode 47 of The Mets Pod, as Jeff McNeil agrees to a contract extension with the Mets, and eyes now turn towards a potential deal with Pete Alonso. Connor and Joe break down the numbers for McNeil, examine what it would take for Alonso to forgo free agency to sign a new deal now, and take a quick look at the current bullpen market right before spring training....

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 46 of The Mets Pod, which features a look at the remaining relievers on the free agent market, a chat about spring training storylines surrounding third base and prospects, and a dive into the Carlos Beltran Hall of Fame debate. Later in the show, Connor and Joe open the Mailbag for an extended edition, with questions answered about 2023 expectations for P...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 45 sees the addition of Tommy Pham, hears from GM Billy Eppler, and touches on what else may still happen with what’s left of the Mets offseason. Connor and Joe discuss the fit for Pham with the team, remaining bullpen targets like Andrew Chafin, and comments from the Mets GM about Carlos Correa, Eduardo Esco...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver your “regularly scheduled emergency episode” of The Mets Pod, with Episode 44 saying goodbye to the Carlos Correa story, as his deal with the Mets doesn’t go down and Correa goes to the Minnesota Twins. Connor and Joe discuss how the resolution of the Correa saga came to be, what the Mets can still do this offseason to improve the team, and future big-name targ...

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo ring in the new year with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, as they balance waiting for Carlos Correa news with a close look at some of the big name prospects that Mets fans are waiting for to help the big league club. Connor and Joe discuss all the latest noise around the Correa situation, what other moves the Mets might make this offseason, and then what to expect...