(Episode 98): Mets fans, baseball is back! This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I discuss: - Steve Cohen, Billy Eppler, and Buck Showalter's comments down at PSL. - Where the top prospects (Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos) may be heading come Opening Day. - Early roster predictions - Mets Spring Training schedule - Carlos Beltran's new role - The passing of Tim McCarver Plus, Keith Hernandez returns to the SNY booth! ______________________________________________ Rising Apple...
Feb 22, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 98
(Episode 97): It's a special episode of the Subway To Shea Podcast! I am joined by special guest Jay Horwitz, NY Mets Press/Media Relations legend! We discuss his rise in the Mets organization, the return of Old Timer's Day, the 2023 Mets Hall of Fame class, and his podcast, Amazin' Conversations with Jay Horwitz . Plus, spring is in the air. Pitchers and Catchers report in less than a week. Mets players have already shown up in Port St. Lucie. The WBC rosters have been released, and Carlos Belt...
Feb 10, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 97
(Episode 96): This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I am joined by Matt Ibanez! We discuss Jeff McNeil's contract extension, what an extension could look like for Pete Alonso, and where Starling Marte is healthwise as we inch closer to Spring Training. ______________________________________________ Matt Ibanez is the Co-Host of Til Mets Do Us Part alongside John Saponaro. Matt's Twitter: @Poison_IBBY Til Mets Do Us Part Twitter: @TilMetsDoUsPart Til Mets Do Us Part on YouTube: https://www.you...
Feb 02, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 96
(Episode 95): This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I discuss: - The signing of OF Tommy Pham - Who might be on the bench for Opening Day - The Mets 2023 HOF Class - Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects Plus, Tomas Nido's new deal! ______________________________________________ Rising Apple Why Tommy Pham and Darin Ruf could both be on the Opening Day roster: https://risingapple.com/posts/ny-mets-opening-day-roster-tommy-pham-darin-ruf Read the rest of my articles for Rising Apple: https://ri...
Jan 25, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 95
(Episode 94): This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I discuss: - The fallout from the Mets not signing Carlos Correa - The need to give an extension to Pete Alonso - Mets Arbitration signings - Mets 2023 international signing class - Coaching staff updates Plus, 2023 Spring Training Dates! ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ Check out my appearance on Mets Musings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYiVvQpI9X...
Jan 16, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 94
(Episode 93): This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I am joined by Jack Oliver (aka Jolly Olive)! We discuss: - The Mets signing Kodai Senga and what skills he brings to the team. - Senga's Ghost Forkball. - If Senga's signing gives the Mets a better chance to sign Shohei Ohtani. - Mets signing of C Omar Narvaez and what that means for the catching corps moving forward. - Brandon Nimmo's Presser and if he can be the captain and a forever Met. ______________________________________________ Jac...
Dec 16, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 93
(Episode 92): This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I discuss: - Jacob deGrom leaving for Texas - Mets sign Justin Verlander, José Quintana, & David Robertson - Brandon Nimmo re-signs - Mets trade for Brooks Raley ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ______________________________________________ Follow on Twitter: @SubwayToShea Intro Song: Ride It Like You Mean It- Kristian Leo Outro Song: Sky- OBOY...
Dec 09, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 92
(Episode 91): In part two of my conversation with John Saponaro, we take a look at the coaching moves the Mets made including Eric Chavez becoming the new bench coach, and how it impacts the organization moving forward. Plus, John gives us his Mets predictions for the offseason. *Disclaimer: This was recorded before the deGrom news so there are some references to him returning.* John, alongside Matt "Ibby" iBanez, co-hosts Til Mets Do Us Part, a Mets Podcast on Chop Sports Network. _____________...
Dec 05, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 91
(Episode 90): In part one of my conversation with John Saponaro, we preview the Queens Baseball Convention (QBC). John will be hosting a panel with Bartolo Colon at the convention. We will also lay to rest some of the most ridiculous Mets offseason rumors created by the NY Sports media recently. John, alongside Matt "Ibby" iBanez, co-hosts Til Mets Do Us Part, a Mets Podcast on Chop Sports Network. ______________________________________________ John Saponaro Twitter: @JohnSaponaro Til Mets Do Us...
Dec 02, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 90
(Episode 89): This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I discuss: - Buck Showalter winning the NL Manager of the Year Award - Dom Smith & Sean Reid-Foley being non-tendered - Joely Rodriguez signing with the Red Sox - Mets-Marlins Trade ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ______________________________________________ Follow on Twitter: @SubwayToShea Intro Song: Ride It Like You Mean It- Kristian Leo Outro...
Nov 23, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 89
(Episode 88): This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I am joined by guest co-host Al Cintron. We discuss: - Edwin Diaz re-signing - Mets picking up Carlos Carrasco & Daniel Vogelbach's options - Qualifying Offers extended and rejected - Mets Free Agents: Who should they bring back? - MLB Free Agency & Hot Stove Plus, Jeff McNeil wins a Silver Slugger Award! ______________________________________________ Al Cintron is a diehard NY Mets fan and is well known for his "Infamous Takes" on T...
Nov 11, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 88
(Episode 87): It's report card time! On this episode of Subway To Shea, I give my final grades to the 2022 NY Mets. Plus we look back on the year that was. Enjoy & LGM! ______________________________________________ Rising Apple Articles: First major Mets free agent signing of the offseason prediction: https://risingapple.com/posts/ny-mets-free-agent-prediction-edwin-diaz Other MLB teams should fear Steve Cohen if Jacob deGrom signs somewhere else: https://risingapple.com/posts/ny-mets-mlb-t...
Nov 04, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 87
(Episode 86): What started out promising ended in sudden disappointment. Today I close the chapter on the 2022 Mets season and give my thoughts on the NL Wild Card series debacle. It's not all bad though. There are positives to take away from this season, which will help guide you into the offseason. I discuss that and much more on this latest episode of Subway To Shea. Enjoy & LGM! ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/auth...
Oct 18, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 86
(Episode 85): I am joined by James Schiano to preview the NL Wild Card Series between the NY Mets and the SD Padres. We break down the possible pitching rotation and look at how the rest of the roster will be set up. Plus, can the Mets figure out Yu Darvish? These questions, and more, are answered on a special Postseason/Playoff edition of the Subway To Shea Podcast! James hosts the Mets’d Up Podcast alongside his co-host Mark Luino (aka GiraffeNeckMark). Mets’d Up is the official Podcast of the...
Oct 06, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 85
BONUS EPISODE: Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 84), I am joined by Justin Toscano to preview the monumental Division series between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves. This series could determine who wins the NL East as we head into the last days of the 2022 MLB regular season. Justin is the Braves beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and former Mets Beat Writer for The Record/Northjersey.com. ______________________________________________ Justin Toscano Twitter: @...
Sep 29, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 83): - Mets clinch a postseason berth. - Max Scherzer dominates in his return from IL. - Pete Alonso & Francisco Lindor heat up to carry the offense. - Jacob deGrom's recent struggles. - NL East race for the division title. Plus, I take your calls! *Live Episode recorded on Twitter Spaces* ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ _____________________________________...
Sep 27, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 82): - Mets Sweep Pirates - Eduardo Escobar & FOGO Power - Daniel Vogelbach heats up - Jeff McNeil, possible Mets MVP? - Carlos Carrasco vs Taijuan Walker: Who will be in the postseason rotation & who will move to the bullpen? Plus, I take your calls! *Live Episode recorded on Twitter Spaces* ______________________________________________ 3 benefits to winning the NL East instead of the Wild Card: https://risingapple.com/posts/ny-mets-winning-...
Sep 20, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 81): - Sandy Alderson is stepping down as Mets Team President. - Who will be the candidates to replace Sandy? - Figuring out the Mets offensive struggles. - Remembering John Stearns. Plus, changes coming to the Subway To Shea Podcast! ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ______________________________________________ Follow on Twitter: @SubwayToShea & @AntRivera8...
Sep 16, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 80): - Recapping the Mets series win over the LA Dodgers. - Brandon Nimmo's game-saving catch. - Jacob deGrom rounding into form. - Francisco Lindor heating up. - Concerns for the offense & bullpen. Plus, Timmy Trumpet brings Edwin Diaz out to Narcos LIVE! ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ______________________________________________ Follow on Twitter: @Subw...
Sep 02, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 79): - An emotional look back at the return of Old Timers' Day. - Willie Mays surprise number retirement. - Steve & Alex Cohen honoring Mets history, Plus, the Dodgers series preview! ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ______________________________________________ Follow on Twitter: @SubwayToShea & @AntRivera86 Follow on Instagram: @SubwayToShea Intro Song...
Aug 30, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 79
This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast, I am joined by a 1969 World Champion and Mets Legend, Cleon Jones. We discuss his new book, 'Coming Home: My Amazin' Life With The New York Mets.' A lot of great stories come out of that book including his run with the Miracle Mets! It's a must-read and a must-have book for all you Mets collectors out there. Enjoy the episode! ________________________________________________ Purchase Cleon's book, 'Coming Home: My Amazin' Life With The New York Mets.': ht...
Aug 24, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 77), I am joined by Mathew Brownstein to discuss: - The Mets series loss to the Braves in Atlanta. - The injury bug hitting at the worst time. - Brett Baty's memorable debut! - A Phillies Series Preview ______________________________________________ Mathew Brownstein, Senior Writer for Metsmerized, which is a part of the USA Today Sports Network. Mathew on Twitter: @MBrownstein89 Link to Mathew's articles: https://metsmerizedonline.com/author/mathewb/...
Aug 19, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 76), I am joined by Rob Lenahan to discuss: - Brett Baty's possible MLB promotion. - Mets successful homestand. - A huge upcoming road trip to Atlanta, Philly, and the Bronx. ______________________________________________ Rob Lenahan is a Mets Content Creator for his YouTube Channel 'Talking Mets With Rob' Talking Mets With Rob on Twitter: @TMWRNYM Talking Mets With Rob YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-fjZbl54MZZ0Cs73L_PbQ My appea...
Aug 15, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Today on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 75): - Mets take 4 of 5 from the Braves and put the NL on notice. - Jacob deGrom returns to Citi Field and is almost perfect. - Max Scherzer dominates the Braves. - Edwin Diaz continues his brilliance. - Mets Offense working those counts. - The importance of Trevor Williams ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ______________________________________________ Follow on ...
Aug 08, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 75
This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 74): - Jacob deGrom Returns! - Mets dominate on the road. - Takeaways from a lackluster Mets Trade Deadline. - Getting ready for the biggest homestand of the season. Plus, we mourn the loss of legendary sports broadcaster, Vin Scully. ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ______________________________________________ Follow on Twitter: @SubwayToShea & @AntRiv...
Aug 04, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 74
This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 73): - Subway Series Recap: Mets Sweep the Yankees! - Breakdown & Analysis of the trade for OF Tyler Naquin. - Jacob deGrom set for his return Plus, Francisco Alvarez ranked the no. 1 prospect in all of MLB! ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ______________________________________________ Follow on Twitter: @SubwayToShea & @AntRivera86 Follow on Instagr...
Jul 29, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 73
(Episode 72): I breakdown the Mets trade for Daniel Vogelbach. Plus Scott Reinen, Founder of Bronx Pinstripes and Host of The Bronx Pinstripes Show Podcast, joins me to preview the first leg of the Subway Series at Citi Field! _______________________________________________ Scott Reinen is the founder of Bronx Pinstripes & Host of The Bronx Pinstripes Show Podcast. Scott is also the Head of Content for Blue Wire Podcasts. Scott Reinen Twitter: @ScottReinen Bronx Pinstripes Website/Twitter: h...
Jul 26, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 72
(Episode 71): I am joined by Tim Boyle of Rising Apple to discuss: - The highlights from the first half of the Mets season. - Preview the 2nd half for the Mets. - The return of Jacob deGrom. - Possible trade for Juan Soto and its ramifications for the organization. Plus some trade deadline chatter! ______________________________________________ Tim Boyle is the NY Mets Expert, Writer, and Editor for Rising Apple on the FanSided Network. Tim Boyle on Twitter: @BaseballBoyle Rising Apple Twitter: ...
Jul 22, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 71
(Episode 70): I am joined by Jacob Resnick. Jacob is the Editorial & Social Producer for MLB Pipeline, the home of MLB’s Baseball Draft and prospect coverage. On top of that, he also covers Mets Prospects for SNY. We discuss the 2022 MLB Draft and analyze the first 5 draft picks for the New York Mets! ______________________________________________ Jacob Resnick Twitter: @Jacob_Resnick MLB Pipeline Twitter: @MLBPipeline MLB Pipeline Website: https://www.mlb.com/prospects Jacob Resnick article...
Jul 19, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 70
This week on the Subway To Shea Podcast (Episode 69), I discuss: - Keith Hernandez's number retirement ceremony. - The Mets series win over the Braves in ATL. - Where the Mets need to make improvements. - Which Mets are going to the All-Star game in LA and who got snubbed. Plus, Pete Alonso goes for a 3-Peat at the Home Run Derby! ______________________________________________ Read my articles for Rising Apple: https://risingapple.com/author/arivera1/ ____________________________________________...
Jul 14, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 69
