Why Am I a Mets Fan?

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a CATASTROPHIC week for the New York Mets. After beginning the season as one of the best teams in baseball, the Mets have now lost nine of their last ten after disappointing performances against the Braves and Phillies. PLUS, Francisco Alvarez and LuisAngel Acuna are headed back to Syracuse. Is it time to panic yet? 00:00-8:56: Mets have wo...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to talk about a DISASTERCLASS of a weekend for the New York Mets. The Mets are SWEPT for the first time this season by the Tampa Bay Rays, and the holes have been EXPOSED. The starting pitching CRUMBLES, the RISP woes CONTINUE, and the Mets were non-competitive. PLUS, the Rafael Devers trade that ROCKED the baseball world on Sunday night. 00:00-3:55:...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to talk about the WEST COAST WINS! The Mets head home after going 5-2 against the Dodgers and Rockies. The Polar Bear is HOT, Lindor's toe, Mauricio's bat, and MUCH MORE. How did the Mets handle pitching to Shohei Ohtani? Join us! 00:00-8:35: Weekend recaps - concert experiences at Citi Field and Metlife Stadium 8:36-14:48: Pete Alonso PASSES David Wr...

Get your brooms out! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to recap the Mets' SWEEP of the Colorado Rockies (who are historically bad), and PREVIEW this week's series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (who are historically good). Looking ahead at the Mets/Dodgers probables out west, PLUS Franscisco Lindor hits a massive milestone, Juan Soto is coming out of his shell, Senga and Diaz have been...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to recap a successful homestand for the New York Mets. The Mets take 2 of 3 from both the Dodgers and the White Sox and now head out west...but not before a CLUNKER of a loss to the Sox on Wednesday. PLUS, Brett Baty and Jared Young are raking, Soto's stealing, and yet STILL no one can hit with RISP. Join us! 00:00-6:03: Mets take TWO out of three fro...

In this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with the host of the Incline Dodgers Podcast, Kevin Klein, to recap the Mets/Dodgers Series at Citi Field and look ahead to the upcoming series between these two teams in LA. 00:00-3:07: The 13-inning, Game 1 Dodgers win was WILD 3:08-5:09: METS pitching HANDLED Dodgers' best hitters 5:10-6:44: What should DODGERS do wi...

Samantha Croston and Intern Dan talk about the Mets' 7-5 loss to the Dodgers in a game that lasted over five hours and took 13 innings to decide. Will the Mets EVER hit with RISP again? The world may never know. 00:00-4:39: The Mets CAN'T HIT with RISP 4:40-6:42: Mets Bullpen did WELL 6:43-14:27: SOTO'S STRUGGLES CONTINUE 14:28-18:24: The STARS are SLUMPING, Brett BATY is OUR HERO 18:25-20:16: MET...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to recap a SORRY Subway Series for the New York Mets. The Mets lose two out of three to the Yankees and deal with numerous Juan Soto trials and tribulations. The hustling, the smiling, the private plane, oh my! PLUS, the Mets go MISSING with runners in scoring position and the infield defense is a problem. 00:00-3:42: It was an ugly Subway Series for...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to talk about the Mets' late-inning WALKOFF MAGIC, Paul Skenes, Brett Baty, and everything in between. PLUS, a Subway Series preview - how worried should JUAN SOTO be about his return to the Bronx? And should Pete Rose be elected to the HOF? 00:00-7:04: Mets' WALKOFF magic- Pete Alonso STRIKES again. PLUS, David Peterson outduels Paul SKENES and Livvy...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the short-term struggles for the New York Mets, who lost back to back series for the first time this season. After missteps against the Diamondbacks and Cardinals, can the Mets rebound this week? What went wrong in St. Louis? Plus, Jesse Winker and Danny Young hit the IL. 00:00-4:55: THANK YOU for your support 4:56-10:00: Mets have a double-header DISA...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the New York Mets are the BEST team in baseball through MLB's first month. What has led to the Mets unexpected success? Has Brandon Nimmo awoken from hibernation? PLUS, Brett Baty is BACK in Syracuse. 00:00-4:11: Mets are first team in MLB to 20 wins, Citi Field is a PARTY 4:12-7:30: Monday's 19-5 ROUT of the Nationals - has Brandon Nimmo found hi...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for more! The New York Mets continue to CRUISE to start the season, taking 2 of 3 from the A's. Reinforcements are on the way to QUEENS, with Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil beginning rehab assignments. Does Luis Torrens deserve MORE playing time? PLUS, the Mets might move to a six-man rotation - will they call up No. 1 prospect Brandon SPROAT? 00:0...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for a BONUS episode this week! We have all of the BEHIND the SCENES from our trip to Queens. What did we see and experience at Citi Field as credentialed media members rather than everyday fans? 00:00-5:33: Mets head to Sacramento to play the A's - Luis Severino says the Mets DIDN'T want him back 5:34-13:38: Beginning of the behind the scenes BITS - i...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK from the CITI. After covering the Mets' home opener at Citi Field, the team has won SIX straight. Is it us? Up to you. PLUS, the Mets open the season with the BEST pitching staff in baseball - is it real, or just a fluke? Will Brett Baty or LuisAngel Acuna get sent down when Jeff McNeil returns from injury? AND, the Blue Jays lock up VLAD GUERRERO JR....

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to recap opening weekend of baseball season. The Mets lose two out of three to the Astros but the pitching WOWS...plus, are the Yankees about to CHANGE baseball with their "torpedo bats"? And the Dodgers are 5-0, but Roki Sasaki is crying on the west coast. 00:00-8:51: The Mets only take one against the Astros but the starting pitching AND bullpen loo...

The Major League Baseball season is officially HERE! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap everything from the last week of spring training for the Mets - who made the Opening Day roster, and who was left off? Who will be fighting for time this season? PLUS, the Mets fall on Opening Day to the Astros, Soto strikes out in a big spot, and Clay Holmes makes his first start since 2018. Join us!...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as MLB spring training continues on. The Mets name CLAY HOLMES the Opening Day starter - plus, the impact of Jeff McNeil's injury, the 3-man fight for two spots at the back end of the Mets rotation, and it's SHO-TIME in Tokyo - the Dodgers OPEN the season this week. 00:00-6:34: Jeff McNeil is HURT - does this open the door for Brett Baty once more? 6:...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with the lengthy injury report from Mets and Yankees spring training. Is all hope lost for the Yankees with Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery? Plus, the Mets will be without their starting catcher to open the season and the Dodgers lock up Dave Roberts. 00:00-7:27: Francisco Alvarez to miss 6-8 weeks for the Mets 7:28-13:59: Projected METS starting lin...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the SPRING TRAINING SPECULATION. Jose Quintana reportedly signs with the Brewers, leaving the Mets with one less rotation option. PLUS, the Mets' captain debate, Siri and Baty are raking, and Travis Hunter makes an OUTRAGEOUS statement regarding Shohei Ohtani. Buckle up! 00:00-10:19: The Brewers reportedly sign Jose Quintana; Mets sign Jose...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have a LOT to discuss this week as Spring Training forges on. Juan Soto hits a HOME RUN in his first at bat in a Mets uniform - but Sean Manaea is hurt, and so is Nick Madrigal. Does this open the door for Quintana, Iglesias to return? PLUS - what is HAPPENING with the Yankees lately? 00:00-2:13: Juan Soto HOMERS in FIRST Mets spring training at-bat. You can't...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and so is Mets baseball! The New York Mets reported to Port St. Lucie for spring training this week with LOTS to like- including Juan Soto in a Mets jersey and Pete Alonso's return. With Frankie Montas HURT, what will the Mets do with the starting rotation? 00:00-3:50: It won't stop snowing in Syracuse but the Mets are in Florida so all is well 3:51-9...

It's the reunion we've all been waiting for, and the couple we never wanted to see breakup: Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are back together again. Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down his new deal. 00:00-2:28: Pete Alonso is REUNITED with the METS 2:29-5:23: Was this a GOOD DEAL for ALONSO and the METS? 5:24-8:42: Reasons why METS fans should be EXCITED about the ALONSO deal 8:43-:...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to talk about NEW DEVELOPMENTS in the Pete Alonso SAGA. Mets owner Steve Cohen lays down the LAW at Amazin' Day...and Scott Boras responds. PLUS, Mets rumors surrounding Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta, and Ryan Mountcastle. 00:00-12:36: Steve Cohen calls Pete Alonso negotiations "WORSE than JUAN SOTO." Cohen puts Scott Boras on NOTICE at Amazin' Day. Wha...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are wrapping up the MLB Hot Stove RUMORS at week's end. Is Pete Alonso headed up North? Are the Mets interested in a Max Scherzer reunion? PLUS, the Dodgers sign Kirby Yates. 00:00-7:13: Are the BLUE JAYS and Pete Alonso "at the 10 yard line?" Is Pete headed up north for $5 million more? 7:14-11:40: Arte Moreno, ANGELS interested in Alonso? 16:30-18:56: Mets,...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are breaking down the LATEST marquee signing for the Dodgers: Tanner Scott. PLUS, Toronto gets their man in Anthony Santander. Is it OVER between Pete Alonso and the Mets? 00:00-1:51: Happy MLK Day! MLK's MLB connection 1:52-10:22: The Dodgers sign reliever Tanner Scott to a 4-year/$72 million dollar deal. WHEN WILL IT END? Dodgers offseason signings roundup 1...