Why Am I a Mets Fan?

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen...and the team's continuous losing ways. The Mets are 15 games below .500 on July 7th...who should be dealt at the trade deadline? Who will the next manager be? And much more! Join us! *PLEASE NOTE: This episode was filmed on Monday 7/6, PRIOR to the Mets' Monday night win over the Braves 00:0...

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the fallout from the Mendoza firing and the players' reaction to it, as well as their initial thoughts on new Mets manager Andy Green. PLUS, former hitting coach Eric Chavez's comments on the behavior of Mets star Juan Soto. 00:00-5:49: Our INITIAL thoughts on new METS manager ANDY GREEN 5:50- 7:59: What did the PLAYERS say about MENDO...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski RETURN from vacation to discuss some major MLB news. On Friday morning, the New York Mets (34-47) FIRED manager Carlos Mendoza, who had been at the helm for 2.5 seasons. Andy Green will manage the team in the interim. Discussing Mendoza reaction, David Stearns' press conference, potential next managerial candidates, and a whole lot more! Join us! 00:00-5:35: M...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest week of action for the New York Mets. The Mets go 3-3 on their final west coast swing of the season and are now back in New York to host the Cardinals and Braves. Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury and Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are injecting life into this team. Can the Mets build off of a stretch where they've won 7 of 10?...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the Mets have won four straight games. The Mets SWEEP the Marlins, Juan Soto is on an absolute tear, and now this team heads out to the west coast to see if they can build momentum after a winning month of May. Join us!! 00:00-8:27: Juan Soto is SCORCHING hot, Mets sweep Marlins at Citi Field 8:28-14:06: Semien showing signs of life...what will th...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have gone from bad to WORSE. After winning 7 of 10, the Mets split a series with the Nationals and then get SWEPT by the Marlins. Is this season a lost cause already? What's wrong with Nolan McLean? And was calling up all of the kids too premature? Join us! 00:00-3:21: The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals 3:22-9:56: Mets get S...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a positive week for the New York Mets! The Mets are calling up ALL of the kids, including OFs A.J. Ewing and Nick Morabito. Carson Benge has two walkoffs in a week, the Mets take 2 of 3 in the Subway Series against the Yankees and all of a sudden have won six of their last seven games. Is the youth movement here to stay?? Join us!! 00:00-10...

In this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with minor league beat reporter Ernest Dove to talk all things AJ Ewing. The outfielder got the call up to the Mets after just 12 games with Triple-A. #baseball #metsbaseball #mets #sports #podcast #newyorkmets #major #majorleague #majorleaguebaseball #mlb #mlbb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the continued sad state of affairs for the New York Mets. It's revealed that Pete Alonso spoke out against David Stearns' "formulas" last offseason...PLUS, how do the Mets fix baseball's worst record with 2+ months left until the trade deadline? Join us!! 00:00-8:09: Pete Alonso says David Stearns will still be "fiddling with his f**ing for...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest news surrounding Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets. On Friday, David Stearns told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo that the organization does not view the team's shortcomings so far this season as Mendoza's fault. Thoughts?? Join us!! #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #mets #metsbaseball #podcast #baseball #podcastclips...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the DISASTER season that is unfolding right now for the New York Mets. Is April too early to see a season SINK? Is Carlos Mendoza on the hottest manager seat in baseball right now? And when is David Stearns going to answer for the shortcomings of this team? Join us!! 00:00-3:50: Phillies fire Thomson, Red Sox fire Cora, Mets SWEPT by Rockie...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a New York Mets team that is in FREEFALL. The Mets have lost ELEVEN straight games, their longest streak since 2004. WHO is to BLAME for this MESS of a Mets team? Is April too soon to panic? Join us!! 00:00-5:59: WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE METS?! Swept in Chicago, Conforto comes through for the Cubs, the pitching is FALLING APART 6:00-8:34: Is...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to assess the state of the New York Mets. The sky is falling after being SWEPT out of Los Angeles by the Dodgers. How has this team lost 8 in a row? Is it too soon to panic? When do we start holding David Stearns responsible for the results of the last two years? Join us!! 00:00-4:47: Mets SWEPT by the Dodgers, Lindor mistake results in a blowout in g...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the SIXTH straight loss for the New York Mets. The Mets fell to the Dodgers, 4-0, on yet another disaster class from David Peterson on Monday night. Can the Mets salvage a game or two of this series? Join us!! #mlb #mlbb #baseball #podcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #metsbaseball #ne...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the Mets heading to the west coast to play the DODGERS! The Mets have lost five in a row and got swept by the A's at Citi Field this weekend...not great. PLUS, does this team have a Francisco Lindor problem? And what would be a successful series in Los Angeles? Plus, you'll want to stick around for this week's last five percent. Join us!! 0...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return for this week's episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast. The Mets are 6-4 after a trip to the West Coast...where Juan Soto got hurt, Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette can't hit, but the Mets have an offensive explosion anyway. Is Nolan McLean a HOF talent? What will the Mets do about playing time for Vientos/Baty if both continue to produce? Join u...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a show from NBT Bank Stadium on the home opener for the Syracuse Mets! We start with talk about the Triple-A Syracuse Mets and top prospects down on the farm, before getting into discussing the New York Mets and their start to the season. Join us!! 00:00-8:26: Top prospects in Syracuse this season...what's the outlook for Ryan Clifford, Johan Tong, etc.?...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK with an Opening Day recap!! What a start for the Mets. Paul Skenes gets chased from the game in the first inning, Brett Baty clears the bases with a triple, and Carson Benge homers in his FIRST MLB game! Join us! #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #baseball #podcast #sports #openingday #mlbopeningday #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #metsbaseba...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for a pre-Opening Day episode of the Why am I a Mets Fan? Podcast!! We are catching up on the last pieces of info from Mets spring training, including Carson Benge making the team - PLUS predicting how this season will go. We also have EXCLUSIVE interviews from Syracuse Mets media day, including bytes from Jonah Tong, Ronny Mauricio, and Ryan Clifford...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with a recap of the World Baseball Classic CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! Team USA earns silver medals, falling to Venezuela 3-2 in the final game. Nolan McLean starts the game for the United States, Aaron Judge doesn't show up, and Venezuela brings home a win that is bigger than baseball. Join us! 00:00-4:58: Team Venezuela wins its FIRST EVER World Baseball Cla...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK with another episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast! This week, we're discussing all of the musings at Mets Spring Training in Port St. Lucie. Opening Day is less than a month away! Carlos Mendoza names Freddy Peralta the Opening Day starter..plus, Juan Soto comments on battling Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, Brandon Nimmo speaks out, and much more....

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and joined by a very special guest! Newsday New York Mets beat reporter Laura Albanese joins us from Port St. Lucie to give an inside look at Mets spring training. How are all of the new faces faring? How is Juan Soto different this year? What's the plan defensively? And what is the floor and ceiling for this team? All of that and more on this week's...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss updates at Mets Spring Training. Owner Steve Cohen spoke to the media and said that the Mets will NEVER have a captain under his ownership...and a few other things. PLUS, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor speak on their relationship, and injury updates. Join us! 00:00-11:52: The Mets will NEVER have a captain under Steve Cohen's ownership. Sor...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the ins and outs of Mets Spring Training! Francisco Lindor is HURT and may need surgery on his hammate bone. PLUS, David Stearns announced on Tuesday that Juan Soto is moving back to left field....and the usual Spring Training bits and pieces; Luke Weaver shows up carrying a Yankees bag, Hayden Senger has quit his job at Whole Foods...the w...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and Spring Training is HERE!!!! (almost). This week, we analyze the projected 2026 Opening Day lineup and starting rotation for the New York Mets. Who will play where, and who's at risk of starting the season in Syracuse? PLUS, does this team have enough depth for the starting rotation? Join us!! 00:00-2:18: Spring training is here!! (almost)!!! 2:19-...