Three Inning Fan - The Podcast with Kelley Franco

For decades, Howie Rose has been the soundtrack of summer for Mets fans. Now, the legendary radio voice of the New York Mets is in his final season in the booth.
Howie joins Kelley Franco on the Three Inning Fan Show to discuss his decision to retire, the emotions of stepping away from a career he loves, and what life after baseball might look like. He also shares the story of finally meeting one of his lifelong heroes—Paul McCartney—and whether the experience lived up to the dream.
Plus, Howie reflects on the state of the Mets, Juan Soto's impact on the franchise, and whether this club has one more run left in it.
A candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation with one of the most beloved voices in baseball.

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Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins Kelley Franco on the Three Inning Fan Show for a deep dive into MLB’s looming labor war and what could become the biggest baseball fight since 1994.
Will MLB owners finally get a hard salary cap? Are players and owners headed toward a work stoppage? Is Rob Manfred trying to reshape baseball before stepping down in 2029? Is the Players’ Association vulnerable?
Plus: Russo’s baseball history perspective, media insights, and some classic Mad Dog rapid fire. And of course…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame.
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Joe DeMayo joins The Three Inning Fan Show to break down the state of the Mets in most entertaining fashion: Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, and Francisco Alvarez - the former prospect core - and how they fit into the Mets’ plans now and in the future; Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, Freddy Peralta and what they need to do to propel this team forward; and whether the Mets are buy, sell or hybrid at the trade deadline. As co-Host of The Mets Pod, Joe brings his in-depth knowledge of the Mets and their farm system to the fore and explains it for all of us. And of course he tells us…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame.

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Jayson Stark joins Kelley Franco and The Three Inning Fan Show for a wide-ranging conversation about where baseball is headed — and whether the sport is changing faster than fans realize.
We discuss the impact of ABS and the shrinking strike zone, why walks are exploding across MLB, whether baseball accidentally solved one problem by creating another, and if the traditional starting pitcher is disappearing before our eyes.
We also cover the evolving role of managers and front offices, and what baseball could look like in 10 years. And of course…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame.
Jayson Stark covers Major League Baseball for The Athletic and is one of the greatest storytellers in sports journalism.

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Anthony DiComo, Mets MLB insider, joins Kelley Franco on The Three Inning Fan Show to break down the current state of the Mets and whether this team is at a major pivot point.
We discuss the Mets’ recent surge, the clubhouse vibe, David Stearns’ comments on Carlos Mendoza, the impact of Clay Holmes’ injury, and whether the Mets are buyers or sellers at the trade deadline.
Anthony also talks about the balance between honest reporting and maintaining relationships inside a major league clubhouse after nearly two decades covering the Mets.
And of course…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame.
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*Music by Podington Bear