Why Am I a Mets Fan?

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are breaking down the LEAST shocking news of the week: Japanese star RHP Roki Sasaki is headed to the Dodgers. LA is building a DYNASTY- is this starting rotation UNSTOPPABLE? 00:00-5:15: Sasaki's a Dodger- the LAD starting five is ABSURD 5:16-7:46: Should MLB implement a SALARY CAP? How are small-market teams supposed to COMPETE? 7:46-9:45: The PHILLIES dance...

THE POLAR BEAR IS HEADED TOWARDS EXTINCTION IN QUEENS! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are dissecting the news that the New York Mets are expected to "PIVOT" from PETE ALONSO. The free agent first baseman reportedly REJECTED a 3-year/$68-70 million dollar offer from the Mets this week. Plus, the Mets sign Jesse Winker, A.J. Minter, and the Padres are OUT on Roki Sasaki. 00:00-13:46: The time...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are hearing that ROKI SASAKI is headed out WEST. All of the updates on the Sasaki sweepstakes, Sean Manaea is REINTRODUCED is a Met, and the latest on Pete Alonso. Join us! 00:00-2:24: Our thoughts are with our west coasters because of the wildfires 2:25-8:17: Dodgers, Padres rumored to be the FAVORITES for Sasaki; Mets are OUT 8:16-16:15: Dodgers VS. Mets pro...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK from a holiday trip to the West Coast with all the latest on MLB free agency! The New York Mets have brought back Sean Manaea - what's the status of Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Tanner Scott, and Roki Sasaki? We discuss. 00:00-3:25: We loved San Diego! 3:26-7:43: The Mets bring back Sean MANAEA on a three-year, $75 million dollar deal 7:44-11:33: Do the...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the introduction of Juan Soto as a New York Met, the Yankees' signing of Max Fried, and the Dodgers iconic decision to sell Aaron Judge's dropped World Series fly ball. 00:00-2:06: Mets ticket sales EXPLODED since signing Juan SOTO 2:07-3:59: Juan Soto is INTRODUCED as a MET, explains WHY he chose METS 4:00-5:42: Why didn’t Juan Soto speak to former YA...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back because MLB'S WINTER MEETINGS are HEATING UP. Everything you need to know from the Soto signing fallout, including details of the deal and Yankee fan crash-outs. PLUS, Sean Manaea, Pete Alonso, Garrett Crochet and Roki Sasaki RUMORS. 00:00-1:51: WINTER MEETINGS are HEATING up 1:52-4:12: ACCEPT IT: Juan Soto wanted to be a MET 4:13-7:07: Steve Cohen OV...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski rejoice as Juan Soto signs with the Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal. Are the Mets the new King of New York? 00:00-2:33: JUAN SOTO signs with the METS! Break out the SHOTS! 2:34-4:10: YANKEES FANS can’t admit that JUAN SOTO wanted to be a MET! 4:11-6:43: UNCLE STEVE swoops in at THE LAST MOMENT 6:44 - 10:27: JUAN SOTO didn’t just sign for the MONEY!!! 10:2...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as the MLB Hot Stove HEATS UP. Blake Snell signs with the DODGERS, Frankie Montas signs with the METS - where does this leave those rotations? PLUS, the Juan Soto SPECULATION and rumors you need to know. 00:00-8:11: Mets sign RHP Frankie MONTAS. What does this mean for MANAEA, SEVERINO? 8:12-14:15: Mets interest in Walker BUEHLER? Pete ALONSO prepared...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski provide updates on the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES after USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported the New York Mets are the "clear-cut favorites" to land the superstar. Plus, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge win MVPs unanimously. 00:00-8:04: Mets reported "favorites" to land Juan Soto 8:05-12:32: Aaron Judge says he HAS NOT TALKED to Soto...why are the Yankees being so CAL...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and it's MLB AWARDS SEASON! Does Shohei Ohtani deserve to win NL MVP unanimously? Who will take home NL Manager of the Year? PLUS, an update on the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES. 00:00-1:35: THANK YOU JAMES BUCKLEY!! 1:36-6:06: Paul Skenes wins NL Rookie of the Year: did Jackson Merrill get ROBBED? 6:07-10:29: Will Carlos Mendoza or Pat Murphy take home NL Ma...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski dive into the free-agency scenarios surrounding the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES. Where will baseball's marquee free agent land? Plus, diving into Roki Sasaki, Garrett Crochet and an exclusive interview with NL Manager of the Year candidate Pat Murphy. 00:00-11:00: Who has the BEST CHANCE to land Juan Soto? 11:01-19:06: Why are some teams SHYING away from Soto? 19:07...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through the very early stages of MLB free agency. Who stays, who goes, what are Pete Alonso and Juan Soto going to do? Who will ACCEPT their qualifying offer? And the SCREAMS we SCRUMPT listening to Yankees fans post-World Series. 00:00-1:39: Dodger fans! How is our World Series hangover? 1:40-5:54: Mets extend QUALIFYING offers to Sean Manaea, Luis S...

The Dodgers are the 2024 World Series Champions! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down a WILD, BACK-AND-FORTH, Game 5 that ended it all.  #worldseries #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #newyork #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #nlcs 00:00-1:46: CONGRATS DODGERS FANS! 1:47-3:10: CRAZIEST COMEBACK 3:11- 6:30: YANKEES...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski officially OPEN the OFFSEASON for the New York Mets. With the World Series wrapping up, free agency is rapidly approaching...and the Mets have some big decisions to make, including whether or not to RESIGN star slugger Pete Alonso. #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbhotstove #hotstove #mlbfreeagency #newyorkmets #mets #newyork #mlboffseason #newyorkyankees #losangelesdodge...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a special episode of "Why Am I a Mets Fan?" taking you through Games 1 and 2 of the World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers. The Dodgers are up 2-0 in the series- are the Yankees TOAST? 00:00-8:37: Are the Yankees just OVERMATCHED by the Dodgers? 8:38-9:58: Starting pitching DISCREPANCIES 9:59-12:55: Will GOING BACK to Yankee Stadium help the Yanks?...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a funeral for the 2024 New York Mets. The Mets were eliminated at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-5 loss in Game Six of the NLCS. We recap the game, the series, and all in all one of the most remarkable seasons in Mets history. 00:00-2:33: Sam and Ashley begin the FUNERAL proceedings 2:34 -4:27: It wasn’t Sean MANAEA’s night (but he’s still a...

Samantha Croston and Dan Papillo discuss the WILD 12-6 Mets win in Game 5 of the NLCS. The Mets have to win two more in LA to get to the world series. Is it POSSIBLE? Or is their trip to LA the END OF THE ROAD?  0:00-3:45 Pregame Nerves; Alonso Comes Through Early 3:46-7:24 Dodgers Fight Back, WALK ISSUES, Mets Respond With BIG THIRD INNING 7:25-13:19 Dodgers Bad Blood? Winker Comes Through, Quest...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski go through the five stages of grief as they discuss the Mets' disheartening 10-2 loss against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS. Will the 2024 Mets season be over by tomorrow, or do they have one more magic trick left in the hat? #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #nlds #newyork #mlbpodcast #syracusemets #milb #mlb...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap a FUNERAL of an NLCS Game 3 for the New York Mets. WARNING: We have nothing positive to say. Join us. 00:00-3:44: Game 3 was EMBARRASSING 3:45-6:08: Take Alvarez OUT of the LINEUP 6:09-10:38: CLUNKER at-bats 10:39-11:23: Severino’s START 11:24-13:58: Tylor Megill gives up a MOONSHOT to SHOHEI OHTANI 13:59-15:27: Mets pitchers need to stop WALKING BATTERS...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through what felt like a MUST WIN GAME for the New York Mets in Game 2 of the NLCS - and win they did. Sean Manaea was masterful, Mark Vientos provided pop, and the Mets are headed back to New York with the series tied 1-1 against the Dodgers. Buckle up! 00:00-7:24: WE ARE BACK. Lindor sets the tone for a good night 7;25-11:02: Mark Vientos is a STAR...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Mets' 9-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS. A bad Senga outing combined with just three Mets hits was a recipe for failure. Will their magic be back tomorrow? 00:00-12:33: Senga has HORRIFIC outing, where does the pitching stand after this? 12:34-13:48: Mets bats were LIFELESS in Game One 13:49-15:44: Winker's baserunning BLUNDER 15:45-28:...

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski preview the Mets and Dodgers NLCS and discuss the possibility of the first Subway World Series since 2000. Could New York City survive it? 00:00-11:52: The METS' strengths and the DODGERS' weaknesses 11:53-16:54: KODAI SENGA pitching GAME 1 16:55-22:32: Should JEFF MCNEIL be on the NLCS ROSTER? 22:33-33:13: The METS are AMERICA'S TEAM, a potential SUBWAY SERIE...

Ashley Wenskoski and Dan Papillo are here to CELEBRATE. The New York Mets, against all odds, are headed to the National League CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES thanks to one big swing from Francisco Lindor. All of the highs, lows, hugs, and tears from the Game Four NLDS win over the Phillies...coming your way 00:00-8:09: Lindor is a HERO, the Mets are NLCS BOUND 8:10-9:09: Padres or Dodgers? 9:10-10:31: Jose W...

Ashley Wenskoski and Dan Papillo recap the Mets THRILLING 7-2 victory in Game 3 of the NLDS over the Phillies. Sean Manaea's MASTERFUL performance has the Mets one win away from the NLCS. 00:00-1:33: Citi Field was FIRED UP, Grimace hits the big time 1:34-3:02: Pete Alonso solo SHOT, Mets get to Aaron Nola 3:03-4:09: Jesse Winker goes DEEP 4:10-6:08: BIG insurance runs, Sean Manaea SHOVES 6:09-7:2...

The Why Am I a Mets Fan? Podcast goes ONE on ONE with New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry. The 8x MLB All-Star reflects on life after baseball, the obstacles he's overcome, and the current playoff run for the New York Mets. Strawberry was a 4x World Series Champion throughout his career with the Mets and Yankees. 00:00-5:47: Life after baseball, the lowest point of his career, overcoming addict...