Nolan McLean rides high, the Mets starting to ride right?
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo stay on the rollercoaster with the Mets - a mix of wins, losses, and a Cowboy riding into town. First up, Connor and Joe cover the big league debut of the Artist formerly known as Cowboy Ohtani, as Nolan McLean dazzled on the Citi Field mound to help the Mets to victory. The guys also review the state of the starters, the shaky relievers, and the offense showing signs of breaking out. The show goes Down on the Farm to see how things are going in the early Triple-A days of top prospects Jonah Tong and Jett Williams, then dives into the Mailbag to answer questions about possible September call ups and more. There’s also a big announcement, The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field on Tuesday August 26th at 5pm, right by the Home Run Apple near the Rotunda. Stop by and say hello! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:00 The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field, 5pm on Tuesday 8/26!02:25 The Week That Was, down then up03:50 Nolan McLean makes a big time big league debut06:30 The state of the starting rotation10:45 Bullpen bouncing around15:05o The offense getting hot?21:20 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong23:40 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams25:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Innings limits on Triple-A pitchers?28:40 The Scoreboard39:40 Mailbag – Talking to Mets players42:00 Mailbag – Who are potential September call ups?
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David Wright stops by the show, then we do Mets therapy
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo have the perfect diversion from the struggling Mets - an exclusive interview with Mets legend David Wright! The guys talk to Number Five about stories from his number retirement day, behind the scenes tales from the production of his SNY documentary, the 2015 trade deadline, his thoughts on the current team, his choice of the best Mets uniform ever, and all the details of the Battle of the Badges Game between the NYPD and FDNY that David is hosting at Citi Field on Sunday August 17th. Later, Connor and Joe dive down deep (and low) to talk about the current mess that is the Mets, including the pitching problems, the hitting problems, and all the other problems. The show also goes Down on the Farm to reveal what’s behind the recent success of Brandon Sproat, and opens up a loud Mailbag to let the listeners let it all out as well. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show00:20 David Wright joins the pod!01:15 Stories from the number retirement day03:05 How did David end up with number 5 in the first place?05:15 David hosts Battle of the Badges, NYPD vs FDNY, at Citi Field 8/17!07:10 Thoughts on SNY’s documentary, “The Wright Way”08:45 Behind the scenes with the crew making the show10:25 Thoughts on the trade deadline, and adding Yoenis Cespedes in 201512:00 The modern MLB14:00 Could David have stolen 40 bases with today’s rules?15:20 The big answer: what’s the best Mets uniform?17:10 The meaning of being a captain17:20 Current Mets are in the rough, what should a captain do?19:30 Recounting the catch: how the bare hand dive in SD went down21:00 The Mets Pod Mount Rushmore: David’s 4 favorite Shea Stadium memories23:55 Goodbye to David Wright26:00 The Week That Was…just terrible in every way39:50 Mailbag – Ranking collapses43:05 Mailbag – What can change to shake things up?49:10 Mailbag – Questioning the starting pitching strategy of David Stearns?56:25 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap59:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat deep dive01:05:00 Any way to piggyback Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean?
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Gary Cohen joins the show, Mets season about to “get real”
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, SNY Mets play-by-play broadcaster Gary Cohen joins Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo to talk about the results of the trade deadline and the road ahead for the Mets. The crew covers the team’s new additions, plans for the starting rotation, the streakiness of the Mets and their younger players, David Wright, Pete Alonso, plus Gary answers a listener’s question about the idea of Juan Soto as a leadoff hitter. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm for a Carson Benge deep dive and a check-in on Jett Williams, then score the Scoreboard and open the Mailbag for questions answered about the race for the NL East and the Mets future starting staffs. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, Gary Cohen joins the pod!00:35 Thoughts on the trade deadline 02:15 The starting rotation going forward03:40 The Mets are hot and cold06:10 Balancing Mauricio/Vientos/Baty playing time07:55 What makes Carlos Mendoza a successful leader09:15 Takeaways from David Wright’s number retirement10:35 What is different about Francisco Alvarez after return?12:25 Pete Alonso chasing history, free agency again14:20 Mailbag for Gary: Should the Mets hit Juan Soto in the leadoff spot?15:20 Goodbye to Gary Cohen15:30 A rough week, a tight playoff race21:35 When to call up Brandon Sproat and/or Nolan McLean?27:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Carson Benge deep dive30:25 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: With Drew Gilbert gone, does Jett Williams go full CF?31:55 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap33:40 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets40:05 Mailbag – Why does Joe mispronounce “platoon?”42:05 Mailbag – Can the Marlins threaten for the NL East?46:45 Mailbag – Fitting Mets starters into future rotations
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2025 MLB Trade Deadline Reaction!
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded live following the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap all the moves made by the Mets! The guys break down the deals for Cedric Mullins, Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley, and Gregory Soto and discuss the strategy and process followed by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. The show then goes into Mailbag-mode to answer questions about the best bullpen in the NL East, the immediate future of pitching prospects Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat, the starting rotation moving forward, and more. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show!02:35 Will Connor get a Tyler Rogers Mets jersey?04:00 Overall trade deadline reaction06:35 Cedric Mullins13:10 Tyler Rogers18:30 Ryan Helsley21:55 Gregory Soto24:00 David Stearns post deadline comments29:10 Mailbag – Best bullpen in the NL East?30:55 Mailbag – Who is the long man now?33:50 Mailbag – Nolan McLean/Brandon Sproat?36:05 Mailbag – Will the Mets re-sign Tyler Rogers?38:40 Mailbag – Feelings about the starting rotation?43:15 Mailbag – Highest floor of prospects traded away?45:20 Closing Thoughts
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a winning week and stare down the MLB Trade Deadline. First up, Connor and Joe chat about wins out west, the addition of Gregory Soto, the noise surrounding trades, and then go Down on the Farm to discuss Kevin Parada and the loaded Double-A Binghamton roster. Later, the guys feature the trade deadline heavily in this week’s Scoreboard bets, and answer mailbag questions about, yes the trade deadline, but also bad umpires, Juan Soto, and the ghosts of trade deadline past. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show!01:45 The Week That Was, wins out west03:10 The kids are alright, and helping the bottom of the order07:05 Should the Mets trade from their group of major league youth?12:55 The addition of Gregory Soto15:55 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Double-A Binghamton is loaded20:30 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap23:10 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets, trades included!37:00 Mailbag – Keeping youth and call ups VS making trades39:50 Mailbag – Bad umpires and Juan Soto44:50 Mailbag – The state of the starting rotation47:10 Mailbag – Favorite deadline move of the past decade
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY’s signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more!
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