The Mets were wiped out in Pittsburgh, and the fans smell blood. Are the solutions team meetings, firing coaches, or rushing a top prospect to the big leagues? Hear Mike talk about the failures of the roster, the tough decisions that David Stearns has to make leading up to the trade deadline, and why it may not be easy to improve the areas of the roster that are holding the organization back from a long playoff run. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...
Jun 30, 2025•51 min
Francisco Alvarez was sent down before Sunday night’s finale. Are more of the “Baby Mets” heading to Syracuse? Independent prospect guru Ernest Dove joins Mike Silva as they discuss the performances of Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Luisangel Acuna. The guys also debate development, and Ernest gives us some prospect names to start looking at for the rest of the season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Kodai Senga is injured, Clay Holmes needs a pitch count limit, and Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning are proving to be backend of the rotation starters. Is David Peterson the only arm left that can be trusted in this rotation? Mike Silva discusses a bold idea to help the bullpen and offers his solution to the inevitable rotation regression woes. Hear his thoughts on how Sean Manaea’s return and Clay Holmes’ pitch count limit can be used to strengthen two aspects of the roster. Advertising Inquiri...
Jun 16, 2025•45 min
Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated joins Mike Silva as they discuss the surging Mets after the weekend sweep of the historically bad Rockies in Denver. Hear their thoughts about Francisco Lindor potentially being named Captain, Pete Alonso making his way up the Mets leaderboard, and how the pitching seems sustainable after performing at a high level throughout the road trip. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 09, 2025•53 min
The Mets split a series from the Dodgers and took four of seven during the last two weeks. What does this say about their October changes against the World Champs? Listen to Mike’s reaction and hear his thoughts on what the keys are to repeating this success in the postseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 06, 2025•38 min
The Mets were boring this week as they “took care of business” against the dregs of the sport. As we start the month of June, Mike looks at the young players he will be watching this coming month, discusses how most of the upgrades to the club are from within, and does an early review of the trade deadline market. Hint: It might not be as robust as we think. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 02, 2025•34 min
It’s the time of the year again, when we move on from the “getting to know” portion of the season to being honest about who the 2025 Mets are and their potential. Mike discusses the strength of the starting pitching, the importance of Edwin Diaz finding his old self, and the exciting core offensive players. Are there concerns? There are a few, and David Stearns might also need to make a tough decision about the young players come the trade deadline. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Back on May 11th, Talkin’ Mets contributor David Mills and I recapped the organization’s top positional prospects on the show as only we do. Today you will hear Part 2. It’s perfect timing as we all have a day off to prepare for the Mets before a big holiday weekend series against the Dodgers. To increase your enjoyment of the spot, please read David’s breakdown of who he thinks are the organization’s top arms . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...
May 22, 2025•41 min
Round one of the Subway Series is over. The Mets treated it like another three games, but it’s much more. Mike talks about how Juan Soto has changed the narrative around the game, and the fans, media, and the rest of baseball don’t like it. The balance of power has been upset, and now he and the Mets either have to embrace it or suffer the consequences that are part of being a member of an elite MLB group. Hear Mike discuss this and other learnings from the weekend on the latest edition of the s...
May 19, 2025•41 min
Prep for a big sports weekend at Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden with Mike Silva and Talkin’ Mets. Hear Mike talk about how we should enjoy special nights like Friday when big games are being played for local sports teams. Will Juan Soto bring the juice back to the Subway Series? Mike believes this weekend could be an early turning point in Soto’s Mets career. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 16, 2025•32 min
Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t dominate the Mets this weekend, but he gave the fans and front office a taste of “what could have been” with his elite defense, baserunning, and power in centerfield. There is no use crying over spilled milk, but David Stearns might have a similar challenge at the trade deadline, where he trades a potential future star in exchange for bolstering the 2025 Mets. Hear Mike give a balanced take on the PCA trade, and during the back half of the show, Talkin’ Mets contributo...
May 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min
During Sunday's doubleheader, the Mets were BABIP to death; chalk it up to “that’s baseball.” A month into the season, the starting pitching has been historically good, but has not provided length. Can this continue? Is this a new market inefficiency that David Stearns has discovered? Mike Silva looks at the rotation and whether this model is sustainable. Also, hear Mike talk about the offensive surprise of the first month and how it might add an element the team is missing. Advertising Inquirie...
May 05, 2025•45 min
The Mets are 19-9 and rolling. All is well, right? Wrong. The losses to the Nationals this weekend revealed a soft underbelly to the club. Are they a sloppy defensive team? Can they start to hit power pitching? What about the overuse of the bullpen? Everyone is worried about the offense, but it’s the strength of the team - the pitching - that has Mike Silva worried. Can it be cleaned up before the summer? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...
Apr 28, 2025•46 min
A special mid-week edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast features Mike Silva recapping the Mets 7-0 homestand and hot start with Andrew Tredinnick of the Record. The guys discuss the good vibes around Carlos Mendoza’s club, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso’s hot start, the sustainability of the starting pitching, and get Andrew’s take on the Juan Soto experience. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 24, 2025•35 min
The Mets swept the Cardinals for the first time since 1986. Francisco Lindor led the way with the help of top-notch starting pitching. But the third star this weekend didn’t put on a uniform; it was you, the fans, who added to the success. A packed Citi Field not only supported the surging Mets but also surprised everyone by giving Juan Soto a standing ovation to help him out of his slump. Mike Silva discusses this and how we may be seeing a shift in fans’ behavior and their perspective on their...
Apr 21, 2025•46 min
The Mets are on a 108-win pace, but many facets of the club are not working properly. The offense hasn’t clicked yet, the starters don’t go very long, and Edwin Diaz is a mess. Why is there a contingent of unfulfilled fans? Mike discusses what concerns are real and which ones are just small sample outliers. Regardless, complaining about a club with a .667 winning percentage truly falls under the term “first-place problems.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...
Apr 14, 2025•54 min
The Mets have won six of nine, and despite it being way too early, this is the first chance to react to some of the first-week trends we have seen. What are some of the areas that have surprised us? What is working? Is Pete Alonso’s 150+ RBI pace sustainable? Is Juan Soto a bust? What about the starting pitching? Has the clock struck midnight for Brett Baty? Is the Mets offense a problem? Is the bullpen figured out? All this and more on the “small sample size overreaction” episode. Advertising I...
Apr 06, 2025•56 min
Time to panic? The Mets lost two of three to the Astros, but Mike Silva believes there were a lot of positives about the weekend. Hear his thoughts on the excellent debuts of Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning, the team’s surprising defensive performances, and whether the offensive doldrums are concerning. Mike takes one last look at the players who didn’t make the Opening Day roster and tells you who might contribute later this year. Also, who won the annual Darren Reed award? Mark Vientos was th...
Mar 30, 2025•44 min
As we wrap up Spring Training, Mike Silva discusses players and situations to watch in 2025. Do the Mets have enough starting pitching? Are Brett Baty, Max Kranick, Griffin Canning, and Tylor Megill for real? What are key members of the roster set to break out? Who can make this team better? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 23, 2025•54 min
We all are ready for spring training to end, but MLB gave us a rare treat for this time of the year with the Mets-Nationals Spring Breakout game. Jonah Tong, Ryan Clifford, and Carson Benge teased what they could be, but the real question is what the Mets system will produce in 2025 and beyond. Still ranked outside the Top-10 in the game, is David Stearns prepared to take this to the next level this year? Mike talks about the importance of this. He also discusses where the Opening Day roster sta...
Mar 17, 2025•38 min
As we enter the “dog days” of spring training, it’s a great time to do a Mets State of the Union. Andrew Tredinnick of The Record joins Mike Silva to discuss the Francisco Alvarez injury, Brett Baty's emergence, Juan Soto’s acclimation to the team, and the positive culture that has been promoted. Mike also rounds out the show with thoughts on who should step in for Alvarez while he’s out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
The Mets have lost key members of their starting rotation this spring, but have the performances of the top prospects and some lesser-known names changed the perception of how competitive this group can be? Listen to Mike’s thoughts on who is impressing in camp and his early prediction on what thirteen arms will come north with the club. Brett Baty is having a breakout spring. Is he a candidate for the annual “Darren Reed Award,” or does he have a legitimate shot at a roster spot? Is Baty also a...
Mar 02, 2025•56 min
Did Steve Cohen call out Mets fans for their lack of support? After his comments about Citi Field attendance, many on social media defended their decision to stay away from the ballpark. The debate is nuanced, and there are multiple reasons why the team is in the bottom half of the league in attendance. Mike revisits an old topic discussed on the show before but sees reason for hope, unlike prior seasons when the team struggled at the gate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...
Feb 23, 2025•41 min
Mike Silva starts the show tonight by discussing the Mets starting rotation. Down about the Frankie Montas injury? Clay Holmes not only dazzled in his Grapefruit League debut but gave you reason to believe he might be better than just a middle-of-the-rotation filler. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 23, 2025•29 min
The boys are back in Port St. Lucie. Mike Silva kicks off spring training with the theme of the 2025 Mets. Hear why this season might be one of the most important in team history. Positional battles, you say? There aren’t as many as you think. Options are a front office best friend but not a player. Hear who he thinks might make the club and why. Mike rounds out the show with players to watch. Some of them may not be who you think. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
Feb 17, 2025•49 min
Mike Silva reacts to the news that Pete Alonso is returning to the Mets on a two-year deal. He explains why this marriage always made sense, how the offense is better for the reunion, and where this group stands with other great offensive teams in Mets history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 06, 2025•39 min
With the offseason ending and the Super Bowl in our sights, is there anything left to the Mets hot stove? Mike Silva talks about how impactful Pete Alonso’s potential return will be to the Mets offense using Talkin’ Mets “fun with numbers” and various projection systems. Despite popular opinion, Nick Madrigal didn’t end Jose Iglesias' tenure in New York, but rather a popular prospect might have. Finally, should the Mets do what it takes to bring Dylan Cease to New York? The answer is not as easy...
Feb 02, 2025•53 min
In the second half, Mike discusses a recent piece by contributor David Mills on “Beyond the Mic.” Are the Dodgers good for the game? Are we headed for baseball armageddon in 2026? Should Rob Manfred step in and stop the stacked deck in Los Angeles? Hear this and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Mike Silva discusses what we learned from Steve Cohen’s comments during Amazin’ Day. Are Pete Alonso and Scott Boras being reasonable? Are we getting good information from the rumor mill? Are the fans listening to what type of process David Stearns will employ with roster-building? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 26, 2025•35 min
Listen to the annual Talkin' Mets Hall-of-Fame show and the special connection this year has to the 2006-2008 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 21, 2025•54 min
