Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in after the “Memorial Day Marker” on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets pass a key check point in the 2023 season and find themselves “in the middle.” The guys recap the road trip through Chicago and Colorado, sum up an incredible stretch for Francisco Alvarez, pretend they are Buck Showalter to present their ideal lineup, and sort through the current state of the starting rotation. Connor and Joe also recap their w...
May 30, 2023•49 min•Ep. 65
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are in a better mood and ready to rock on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets got off the mat behind older aces, veteran hitters, and the kids. SNY’s Steve Gelbs joins the show to talk to Connor and Joe about the team’s turnaround, the contributions of Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos, the pulse and mentality of the clubhouse, and the plan for the catcher position moving forward. Gelbs also shares stories fro...
May 23, 2023•53 min•Ep. 64
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back and ready to rage on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys react to tough times for the Mets and present a plan to make things better. Connor and Joe start things with a “rant clock” to get their emotions out, then calm down to present their pitches on ways to improve the team. They also take more swings at weekly predictions, go down on the farm to talk about Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio, and look at what’s wrong...
May 16, 2023•51 min•Ep. 63
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for you with a “Mets Therapy” episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys look for answers to the Mets problems and signs for hope moving forward. Connor and Joe recap a rough week, and break down a rough run for the starting rotation, including the specific performance and health issues surrounding Max Scherzer. The guys also play the “blame game” and try to fairly assess the sources of the team's overall struggles. Later, the Mailb...
May 09, 2023•53 min•Ep. 62
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 61 of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez are heating up and the Mets are holding serve as they wait for their pitching to hold steady. Connor and Joe recap the games against the Nationals and the Braves, go long on the play of Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez, go deep on the state of the starting rotation, and go down on the farm for a look at prospect Alex Ramirez in Brooklyn. The guys also review their ...
May 02, 2023•49 min•Ep. 61
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the latest episode The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets come home from a successful West Coast trip and Max Scherzer is stuck on the sideline. Connor and Joe wrap up the road trip, do a deep dive on the sticky situation and suspension for Max Scherzer, go down on the farm to check in on the new position for Ronny Mauricio, and present their latest Rotation Review to cover the state of the starting rotation. Later in the show, the guys launch...
Apr 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 60
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo do a deep dive on the young stars of the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac looks north to the future and looks west to the present. Connor and Joe chat with Evan Stockton, play-by-play broadcaster for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, to get insight from up close on Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and more. The guys go long on what these young players have done so far, and what they can do for the Mets in both the short and ...
Apr 18, 2023•53 min•Ep. 59
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the first homestand of the season for the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac covers the series wins over the Marlins and the Padres, while addressing the Alvarez in the room. Connor and Joe recap the week that was, and dive into the debate surrounding young catcher Francisco Alvarez, and how he’s being used after being called up to the big league club. The guys also talk about improvement for Max Scherzer, the huge production from ...
Apr 12, 2023•47 min•Ep. 58
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to recap the beginning of the new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac puts the wrap on the opening week road trip for the Mets. Connor and Joe go through every member of the starting rotation, breaking down what they’re seeing from each hurler so far. The guys then step up to the plate with a deep dive on the early woes of the offense, and also call to the bullpen for some early reliever analysis. Later in the show, Connor and Joe highli...
Apr 05, 2023•52 min•Ep. 57
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to lead off a new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri State Cadillac delivers the 2023 Season Preview and Prediction Show! Connor and Joe look back at their preseason predictions from 2022 to see how they did, but then turn the focus to the new year for an entirely new batch of promises for 2023. All kinds of things are covered, like wins for Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, home runs for Pete Alonso and Luis Guillorme, overall wins for the Mets, and...
Mar 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 56
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome former New York Mets relief pitcher Turk Wendell to Episode 55 of The Mets Pod, as the crew talks all things Mets past and present. Connor and Joe chat with Turk about Max Scherzer, the Edwin Diaz injury, bullpen roles moving forward, the pitch clock, the type of athlete it takes to succeed in New York, the most under-appreciated Mets player from Turk’s era, the current team, and what song he’d use as walk-out music if he was still pitching today. They also d...
Mar 22, 2023•43 min•Ep. 55
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an emergency extra episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 54 reacts to the devastating injury to star closer Edwin Diaz. The guys deal with the fallout after Diaz tore the patella tendon in his right knee celebrating a win for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. The guys sort through the emotions of likely losing Diaz for the 2023 season, examine their feelings about the WBC, and look at all the options for the Mets in the bullpen moving forward. Be sure ...
Mar 16, 2023•24 min•Ep. 54
Mets bench coach Eric Chavez stops by the show for Episode 53 of The Mets Pod, and the conversation covers everything from coaching Brett Baty to learning from Buck Showalter. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk to Chavez about Baty’s defensive development at third base, Eduardo Escobar’s role at the hot corner, Chavez’ shift from hitting coach to bench coach in 2023, working with veterans like Francisco Lindor, plus learning under Buck Showalter and the possibility of managing one day in the futu...
Mar 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 53
Mets spring training rolls on, as Episode 52 of The Mets Pod rolls in with starting rotation talk and deep dives on David Peterson, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and more. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about the injury to Jose Quintana, opportunities now open for David Peterson and Tylor Megill, the case for Brett Baty to be the Mets third baseman on Opening Day, and how 2023 will unfold for Ronny Mauricio. Later, the guys discuss what to watch for in the World Baseball Classic, other than ran...
Mar 08, 2023•41 min•Ep. 52
There’s no shortage of storylines from Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, and Episode 51 of The Mets Pod covers as many as a pitch clock will allow! Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty being the talk of camp, and how that talk surrounds the team’s future at third base. The guys also cover how players are getting ready for the World Baseball Classic and the intriguing competition for bullpen spots. Then, Connor and Joe go on the clock to talk about the pitch...
Feb 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 51
Mets spring training is in full swing, and Episode 50 of The Mets Pod checks in on everything that’s happening in Port St. Lucie. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about stories from camp such as Kodai Senga, the health of Starling Marte and Darin Ruf, plus early looks at Justin Verlander, and Carlos Beltran’s return to the organization. The guys also react to owner Steve Cohen’s comments to the media, payroll issues throughout MLB, and Max Scherzer discussing his contract opt out option after t...
Feb 22, 2023•40 min•Ep. 50
Mets pitchers and catchers and more are in action in Port St. Lucie, as spring training is here and Episode 49 of The Mets Pod is ready for baseball. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo chat with Jeff Bellone of The Mets Fix newsletter for a deep dive into various statistical projections for the 2023 Mets, how the World Baseball Classic will actually affect the preparation for the season, and the competition for playing time at the hot corner and DH. Later, Connor and Joe share their early thoughts abo...
Feb 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 49
The Buck stops here on Episode 48 of The Mets Pod, as Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets manager Buck Showalter to the podcast for a conversation about all things Mets, MLB, and more. Connor and Joe talk to the Mets skipper about his return to the dugout in 2022, the rules changes coming to baseball in 2023, Jeff McNeil’s approach to the shift, how the World Baseball Classic will affect spring training, the Mets moves this offseason, and potential depth options for the starting rotation m...
Feb 11, 2023•32 min•Ep. 48
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo extend Episode 47 of The Mets Pod, as Jeff McNeil agrees to a contract extension with the Mets, and eyes now turn towards a potential deal with Pete Alonso. Connor and Joe break down the numbers for McNeil, examine what it would take for Alonso to forgo free agency to sign a new deal now, and take a quick look at the current bullpen market right before spring training. Later, the guys discuss some of the recently released Top 100 Prospect lists, and do deep dives on ...
Jan 31, 2023•42 min•Ep. 47
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 46 of The Mets Pod, which features a look at the remaining relievers on the free agent market, a chat about spring training storylines surrounding third base and prospects, and a dive into the Carlos Beltran Hall of Fame debate. Later in the show, Connor and Joe open the Mailbag for an extended edition, with questions answered about 2023 expectations for Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, how Lindor’s contract compares to other deals signed since, the eff...
Jan 24, 2023•45 min•Ep. 46
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 45 sees the addition of Tommy Pham, hears from GM Billy Eppler, and touches on what else may still happen with what’s left of the Mets offseason. Connor and Joe discuss the fit for Pham with the team, remaining bullpen targets like Andrew Chafin, and comments from the Mets GM about Carlos Correa, Eduardo Escobar, Brett Baty, and the team’s offensive strategy. Later, the guys dive into the Mailbag to take on...
Jan 18, 2023•41 min•Ep. 45
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver your “regularly scheduled emergency episode” of The Mets Pod, with Episode 44 saying goodbye to the Carlos Correa story, as his deal with the Mets doesn’t go down and Correa goes to the Minnesota Twins. Connor and Joe discuss how the resolution of the Correa saga came to be, what the Mets can still do this offseason to improve the team, and future big-name targets for the Mets like Shohei Ohtani and Manny Machado. The guys also discuss the opportunity that no...
Jan 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 44
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo ring in the new year with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, as they balance waiting for Carlos Correa news with a close look at some of the big name prospects that Mets fans are waiting for to help the big league club. Connor and Joe discuss all the latest noise around the Correa situation, what other moves the Mets might make this offseason, and then what to expect this season from prospects Kevin Parada, Matt Allan, Jett Williams, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and ...
Jan 04, 2023•47 min•Ep. 43
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an emergency extra episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 42 reacts to Carlos Correa agreeing to a deal with the Mets. The guys tell the tale of Joe waking up in the middle of the night to the news, how Correa fits on the team, and what it means overall for the franchise. Connor and Joe also examine the World Series expectations and pressure on the Mets, before opening the Mailbag to answer questions about additional lineup options, a future pursuit of Shohei Oh...
Dec 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 42
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 41 of The Mets Pod, a special number for Mets fans, as another special week brings official introductions to Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga, as well as rumors of more moves to come. Connor and Joe react to how Verlander and Senga introduced themselves to New York, make a case for the return of Michael Conforto to help the offense, and look at Liam Hendricks as a trade option to help build a lock down bullpen. The guys also try to sort out the crowd at ...
Dec 20, 2022•49 min•Ep. 41
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo return with Episode 40 of The Mets Pod, as Brandon Nimmo returns to the Mets, and the team continues shopping with Kodai Senga and David Robertson starring as the latest new additions. Connor and Joe break down all the moves and the contracts, and discuss what to expect from the unknown when it comes to Senga. The guys also look ahead to the rest of the offseason, and the ways that the Mets can get creative to fill their remaining holes. Finally, the Mailbag gets a d...
Dec 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 40
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live again with their third Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, and welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino back to the show to talk about the money flying around MLB and the latest Mets moves. The guys discuss the Mets starting rotation, including the addition of Jose Quintana, the pursuit of Kodai Senga, and other potential options for the staff. They also look at where things stand with Brandon Nimmo, what the backup plan would be if he leaves, and what move...
Dec 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 39
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop another live Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, and welcome SNY’s Steve Gelbs to the show from San Diego to talk about the Mets making moves. The guys talk about Justin Verlander and more targets for the starting pitching staff, as well as the latest with Brandon Nimmo and the outfield market. Later, Connor and Joe talk about some of the deals that have gone down around baseball, and take live Mailbag questions covering Bryan Reynolds, Carlos Rodon, Liam H...
Dec 07, 2022•34 min•Ep. 38
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a live Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, the first of three special episodes this week, as the Mets make a huge Monday move to add free agent starter Justin Verlander! Connor and Joe are joined by SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego, who reports on how the Verlander deal went down, what other names the Mets are chasing, and what to expect overall as the week unfolds. Later, the guys look at the latest with Bra...
Dec 06, 2022•30 min•Ep. 37
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live from the 2022 Queens Baseball Convention for a very special Episode 36 of The Mets Pod with a live audience! The guys react to the departure of Jacob deGrom, and explore all the potential moves to come from the New York Mets, including all the possibilities in the free agent and trade markets. And of course the Mailbag is live as well, as Connor and Joe take questions from the crowd. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whereve...
Dec 04, 2022•50 min•Ep. 36
