Shea Anything

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in during the All-Star break on an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys drop a full recap of the Mets picks in the 2023 MLB Draft and a look ahead to the second half of the season. Connor and Joe dive deep into the results of the draft, and share good info on Colin Houck, Brandon Sproat, two-way talent Nolan McLean, and other intriguing later-round Mets selections. Later, the guys look back at the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, and then look ahead to the rest of the season for the Mets including what things will look like for the organization heading towards the MLB Trade Deadline. Finally, the show wraps by unwrapping the Mailbag to answer more prospect questions about Alex Ramirez, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and Kevin Parada. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:40 MLB Draft Recap: Colin Houck07:00 MLB Draft Recap: Brandon Sproat1

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as a crucial July begins for the Mets and the guys talk to MLB.com’s Jim Callis for a 2023 MLB Draft preview. First up, Connor and Joe recap the week that was, with more ups and downs against the Brewers and Giants, more uneven work from the pitching staff, and more comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen. Then, Jim Callis, senior writer from MLB Pipeline, joins the show for an in-depth 2023 MLB Draft Preview which covers the overall prospects in the draft, possible targets for the Mets, and a look back at the 2022 class. Finally, the Mailbag opens up and delivers more questions about the draft and the future of the Mets bullpen. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:30 The week that was (Brewers, Giants)05:40 The state of the pitching staff08:45 Steve Cohen comments, player development13:35 Hello to Jim Ca

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo record the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac at Citi Field, as the guys mingle with Mets fans in the Cadillac Club in right field as the Mets try to get right on the field. Connor and Joe play the blame game for the Mets problems, dishing it all out to Buck Showalter, the front office, and the players. They guys also look at the continued poor performance of the starting rotation, go down on the farm to check in on Mike Vasil and Kevin Parada, and go long on the Mailbag with questions answered about Jose Quintana, the MLB Trade Deadline, the future of the organization’s starting pitching, the MLB Draft, the Eduardo Escobar trade, and so much more. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:05 The State of the New York Mets (Still Bad)04:50 Blaming Buck Showalter07:35 Rotation Review10:00 Mailbag – Jose Quintana 12:40 Mailbag – Future of the starting pitching1

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys are joined by Mets top prospect Kevin Parada for a chat, and Connor and Joe also try to make sense of the Mets sinking season so far. The show starts with an examination of the present, as the guys break down the pitching staff, the overall problems of the team, and debate what the organization should do as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Later, there’s a deep dive into the Mailbag with questions answered about Steve Cohen, David Stearns, bullpen usage, and adjusting MLB’s blocking the plate rules. Finally, Connor and Joe turn their eyes to the future by talking with Kevin Parada about getting drafted in the first round, his development so far at the plate and behind it, working with pitchers Blade Tidwell and Tyler Stuart, and his experiences playing in Brooklyn. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome t

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 state of the team, do a complete review of the starting rotation, and break down the Subway Series against the Yankees. Later in the show, the guys open the Mailbag to answer questions about hot dog toppings, Tommy Pham’s role, giving Mark Vientos a chance, and a strange season so far for Jeff McNeil. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:15 The Week That Was (Braves, Pirates, what’s going on?)02:30 Dealing with Mets misery04:15 Reacting to Steve Cohen comments08:10 Rotation Review: Justin Verlander/Max Scherzer10:05 Rotati

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 behind the plate between Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez, and the handling of rest for starter Kodai Senga. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm for updates on pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Blade Tidwell, and opens the Mailbag to answer questions about the offensive struggles of Francisco Lindor, and the performance of manager Buck Showalter so far in 2023. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:15 The Week That Was (Phillies, Blue Jays, where are the bats?)06:40 Tomas Nido DFA, Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez ar

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 lineup, and sort through the current state of the starting rotation. Connor and Joe also recap their weekly predictions, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about the potential arrival of Ronny Mauricio to the majors, the future of Tommy Pham and Daniel Vogelbach, and how the construction of the bullpen was handled in the offseason. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:20 The Week That Was (Chicago and Colorado)05:10 Francisco Alvarez is good!09:25 The power of Alvarez, extra home runs11:35 How the catching position

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 of the clubhouse, and the plan for the catcher position moving forward. Gelbs also shares stories from doing play-by-play in the SNY booth, and his work behind the scenes to make an Aaron Rodgers appearance happen at a Mets game. Later in the show, Connor and Joe tell the tale of their crazy night in the Cadillac Club at Citi Field, recap weekly predictions, and go Down on the Farm for updates on pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Blade Tidwell. The Mailbag then wraps the show with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez and his minor league options, a possible update of the “Baby Mets” nickname, and whether or not

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 predictions, go down on the farm to talk about Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio, and look at what’s wrong with David Peterson. Later, the Mailbag wraps the show with questions answered about talent evaluation throughout the organization, potential paths at the trade deadline, and doing the little things right on the field. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:00 Welcome to the show03:35 – Joe goes on the Rant Clock04:50 – Connor goes on the Rant Clock07:40 The Week That Was: Reds and Nationals games11:45 What’s wrong with David Peterson?15:30 Recapp

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 “blame game” and try to fairly assess the sources of the team's overall struggles. Later, the Mailbag provides a more positive spin, with questions answered about Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, David Robertson, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, and a solid debate between day games and night games. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:05 The Week That Was: Tigers and Rockies games, The Mets Pod therapy04:50 Recapping last week’s predictions08:00 Making the next bets11:55 The Rotation Review – Kodai Senga13:45 The Rotation Review – Joey Lucchesi / T

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, and go down on the farm for a look at prospect Alex Ramirez in Brooklyn. The guys also review their predictions from last week, make some new bets for the week ahead, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos possibly getting the big league call, the Mets stealing bases, and the future position for prospect Jett Williams. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:05 The Week That Was: Nationals and Braves games07:30 Recapping last week’s predictions09:10 Making the next bets17:30 The Kids Are Alright: Brett Baty24:45 The Kids Are A

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 latest Rotation Review to cover the state of the starting rotation. Later in the show, the guys launch a new segment with weekly predictions that will set up a season-long competition with big prizes on the line, and then open the Mailbag to answer questions about the development of Francisco Alvarez, the performance and usage of the bullpen so far, and making changes to the batting order. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:05 Wrapping up the West Coast trip04:35 Max Scherzer sticky suspension10:10 Ronny Mauricio on the move13:30 The Rotation R

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 what these young players have done so far, and what they can do for the Mets in both the short and long term future. The discussion also covers some of the pitchers in Syracuse that could help the Mets this season. Later, Connor and Joe check in on prospects Kevin Parada and Blade Tidwell, recap the Mets big league action from the first part of the west coast trip through Oakland and LA, examine another full turn of the Mets starting rotation, and see positive signs from the team’s offense. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, with questions answered about Brandon Nimmo, Ronny Mauricio, and playing time for Fra

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 the big league club. The guys also talk about improvement for Max Scherzer, the huge production from Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Mark Vientos in Triple-A Syracuse, and how the remainder of the starting rotation looks so far this season. Later in the show, the Mailbag delivers questions about calling up prospects, a new position for Ronny Mauricio, and also a query that leads to a spirited debate about the Mets retiring number 5 in honor of David Wright. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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 also call to the bullpen for some early reliever analysis. Later in the show, Connor and Joe highlight some big prospects to watch with the Brooklyn Cyclones, and then bust open the Mailbag to answer questions about the most surprising struggling players, the Eduardo Escobar vs Brett Baty debate, and the possibility of Jeff McNeil moving up in the batting order. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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 Scherzer and Justin Verlander, home runs for Pete Alonso and Luis Guillorme, overall wins for the Mets, and many more fun categories. Later, the guys open the Mailbag for a deep dive of questions about Jeff McNeil’s place in the batting order, threats to the Mets in the National League, prospects to keep an eye on, the construction of the bullpen, and the excitement for Opening Day. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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, the current team, and what song he’d use as walk-out music if he was still pitching today. They also discuss some great Mets fan events that Turk will be in town for on March 25th for Mets Amazin’ Day, check out mets.com/amazinday for more information. Later in the show, the guys talk about Brandon Nimmo getting hurt, and also how they see the roster shaking out ahead of Opening Day. Finally the show closes by opening the Mailbag, with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez struggling with the bat this spring, trading for additional relievers, and watching movies on the new Citi Field scoreboard. Be sure to subscri

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 feelings about the WBC, and look at all the options for the Mets in the bullpen moving forward. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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 Francisco Lindor, plus learning under Buck Showalter and the possibility of managing one day in the future. Later, the guys discuss the latest news about Jose Quintana, the choice between David Peterson or Tylor Megill to fill the open rotation spot, the continued spring production from Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio, plus Francisco Lindor’s hot start in the WBC hopefully being a good sign for a hot start to the regular season. Finally the show wraps by unwrapping the Mailbag - with questions about how the bullpen roles are shaking out so far in spring training and power predictions for Brett Baty. Be sure to subscribe to

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 Ronny Mauricio. Later, the guys discuss what to watch for in the World Baseball Classic, other than random former Mets players, and wrap the show with the Mailbag - with questions answered about Tim Locastro, adjustments to the new MLB rules, the future captaincy of the Mets, and the promo giveaway schedule this season at Citi Field. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:0:00 Welcome to the show1:16 Jose Quintana Injury Impact5:53 Tylor Megill's usage8:55 Brett Baty's spring so far16:19 Ronny Mauricio update21:10 World Baseball Classic preview28:0