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Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

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A show all about New York Mets baseball. Radio host Mike Silva has been opining about the team for over a decade and gives you his unbiased and passionate opinion of the latest happenings with the team. Mike is the "bridge" between the fans and the mainstream media. Guests include beat writers, journalist, influential bloggers as well as former and current players.

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Episodes

Getting the Ball to Diaz

The Mets lost an agonizing way to Milwaukee in Game 2. Today, they are focused on winning the ultimate deciding game. Mike discusses a simple concept for winning Game 3: get the ball to Edwin Diaz. Afterall, this is what they paid $100 million for! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 03, 202425 min

Baseball Players Making Baseball Plays

It was a simple formula in Game 1: Baseball players making good baseball plays. Hear Mike Silva react to the Mets 8-4 victory over Milwaukee in Game 1 of the Wild Card series. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 02, 202425 min

The Innocent Climb

Mike Silva comes to you from a “champagne-soaked” Talkin’ Mets studio to discuss the dramatic Mets 8-7 victory over the Braves. Mike talks about the season's meaning and where it stands in Mets history. Hear his thoughts on Edwin Diaz's blown save and ninth-inning response, and how can you not think Francisco Lindor deserves serious consideration for the National League MVP? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 01, 202441 min

It Had to Be This Way

You didn't think the Mets would avoid Atlanta, did you? Mike Silva gives a state of the union after the Mets beat the Brewers to give themselves a chance to make the playoffs with a win in Monday's doubleheader. Hear what Mike thinks is at stake for the Mets and their core players. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 30, 202438 min

Mets Fans and the Homestand

To round out the show, Mike discusses the criticism of the fans not showing up to Citi Field, provides perspective on historical attendance, and talks about what he saw from the big crowds over the weekend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 23, 202428 min

Slaying the Demon

The Mets had a 6-1 homestand, capping it by beating the Phillies three out of four games. The big stars stepped up and led the way as Alonso, Nimmo, and Diaz carried the club. Now, the real challenge awaits as they attempt to slay years of failure and disappointment at the hands of the Braves. Atlanta is historically a house of horrors for the team. Will this year be different? Hear Mike talk about how beating the Braves this week can be a franchise-changing event. Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

Sep 23, 202430 min

Andrew Tredinnick of The Record Talkin' Mets

Hear Mets beat reporter Andrew Tredinnick of The Record joins Mike Silva to give his take on the Mets as they enter the home stretch of the pennant race. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 16, 202446 min

Time to Step Up

We can talk about good vibes, mojo, and everything that has happened to the Mets since Memorial Day. The fact remains that they need to execute the final two weeks to earn a trip to the postseason. Three players must produce their best version of themselves in these last 13 games. Hear Mike's thoughts on that and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 16, 202424 min

Jeff McNeil's Injury

The good vibes couldn't stop another "thunderbolt" from hitting the Mets. Jeff McNeil's season-ending injury is damaging, but Mike talks about what needs to happen in his absence and what we learned about McNeil this season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 08, 202419 min

Best Season in Mets History

Not only has there been debate about Francisco Lindor playing at an MVP level, but is his 2024 season the best in Mets history? Hear Mike discuss this and what he believes is the all-time best individual performance in team history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 08, 202426 min

Let the Good Vibes Roll

A couple of weeks ago, it was Mets Mojo vs. Braves pitching. Has the Mojo taken the lead in the clubhouse? Hear Mike talk about the atmosphere around the Mets and how magic might be trumping cold, hard facts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 08, 202425 min

Should Luis Torrens Play More?

Francisco Alvarez is struggling. Should Carlos Mendoza make Luis Torrens a bigger part of the September equation? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 02, 202418 min

Sean Manaea and the Mets Rotation

Sean Manaea has evolved into an ace. The Mets new big three in September need to continue performing for them to make the postseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 02, 202415 min

Mets Math in September

How many games do the Mets need to win to make the playoffs? Hear about that and all the versions of this team that have shown up throughout the season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 02, 202417 min

Francisco Lindor's MVP Season

Despite Shohei Otani's pursuit of the 50/50 club, Francisco Lindor is hanging in the MVP race. His performance this weekend in San Diego raises the question of where his year stands in Mets history and why the fans still don't view Lindor as an all-time great Met and leader. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 26, 202434 min

Mets Mojo vs. Braves Pitching

The Mets have had mojo going for them every since late May. The Braves have lost the "it" factor that marked their historic run to a division title in 2022. Will Mets mojo overcome the cold, hard facts: the Braves have better pitching? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 26, 202426 min

Six-Inning Pitchers

Mike wraps up the program by addressing the report from ESPN's Jesse Rogers, in which he claims the league is contemplating requiring pitchers to go six innings. The problem is deeper than a shallow league-mandated solution and will soon become a crisis with expansion on the horizon. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 18, 202425 min

The New Jeff McNeil

Who is Jeff McNeil morphing into? Mike looks at some interesting trends with McNeil, including how he hits at Citi Field. Maybe the version we have seen since the All-Star break is here to stay Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 18, 202415 min

Walk-ing Away from the Wild Card

The Mets just played .500 baseball against second-division clubs. Why? It's simple, and Mike will tell you how Carlos Mendoza's crew is walking away from a playoff spot. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 18, 202427 min

How Good is the Mets Offense?

Mike Silva discusses the just completed 4 and 6 road trip and questions whether the Mets’ offense is good enough to earn a Wild Card spot. He discusses alarming offensive trends and wonders if the core players can salvage their seasons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 12, 202437 min

Lessons from Anaheim

The latest Talkin’ Mets is a state of the union on what the Mets need to avoid another disaster like the one over the weekend. Hear his thoughts on the bullpen, Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos, and everyone’s favorite topic - Pete Alonso. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 05, 202437 min

In Stearns We Trust?

Mike Silva recaps the Mets trade deadline acquisitions, why Stearns is "threading the needle," and how it will be essential to balance prospect capital with acquisitions in the future due to the cost of elite talent. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 202434 min

Talkin' Mets Top Prospects Discussion

Did you read the Talkin' Mets Top Prospect List? If not, subscribe now at substack.com/@talkinmetsnog and get it for FREE. Hear Mike Silva discuss their top prospects with Talkin' Mets contributor David Mills and how they fit into David Stearns' trade deadline strategy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 29, 20241 hr 2 min

Decisions Decisions

David Stearns first trade deadline is a difficult one. With the price of quality starters and relievers skyrocketing, how far should he go to upgrade the 2024 Mets? Mike Silva outlines the challenges and tells you how the Mets should use their financial might over prospect capital. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 28, 202439 min

The Kodai Senga Dilemma

Kodai Senga is back! Did you forget about him? What a challenging time to incorporate him into the rotation. What if he can't get it done? What do the Mets do? Hear Mike talk about this and give an exciting announcement about a fun project on the Substack Newsletter. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 22, 202430 min

Stub Your Toe Weekend

The Mets played down to the Marlins and did a classic "stub your toe" in the baseball sense. Hear Mike's take on the negative tone set by Pete Alonso and how the Mets are in a unique situation where they have so many players with question marks this late in the season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 21, 202429 min

Pete Alonso, All-Star?

Mike Silva discusses Pete Alonso's season to date and how he and the Mets need each other in the second half for different reasons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 202427 min

Good Vibes at Citi Field

What a wild first half. The Mets went from the abyss to the playoffs. The vibes are great; can it continue? Hear Mike talk about his Citi Field experience and how David Stearns has a decision to make on whether to invest in the 2024 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 202431 min

Big Idea: Trading for Mason Miller

Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin' Mets. Tonight, it's trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? Listen and find out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 08, 202423 min

Living & Dying with Diaz

Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the hip for the foreseeable future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 08, 202430 min
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