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.
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
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
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...
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...
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
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:/...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
