On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo wrap a west coast trip and look at hopes for a homestand as the Mets return to Queens. First up, the guys review the struggles on a crazy road trip, while looking ahead to the home games against the A’s, Marlins, and Orioles. Then, they examine the wild status of the NL Wild Card race, before taking a trip Down on the Farm to answer questions about Kevin Parada, prospect ranking methods, and the level of hitting at the Triple-A level. Connor and Joe also do another round of The Scoreboard before diving into the Mailbag to take on queries about a role for Jesse Winker, the “make or break” games that remain on the schedule, and potential Mets news coming from the international free agent market. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:05 The Week That Was: Rough ride out west

05:30 The Week That Will Be: A’s, Marlins, and a wild NL Wild Card Race

11:00 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Kevin Parada

14:10 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Prospect rankings

19:30 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Triple-A offense

23:35 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

24:40 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

33:00 Mailbag – A role for Jesse Winker

36:40 Mailbag – Make or break parts of the schedule

41:45 Mailbag – What’s to come from the international free agent market?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take a close look at the Mets games out west, and get a close look at some potential future Mets in Binghamton. Leading off the show, the guys are joined by Jacob Wilkins, the play-by-play voice of the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, to talk in-depth about prospects Brandon Sproat, Ryan Clifford, Kevin Parada, and Nolan McLean. Later, Connor and Joe discuss the short and long-term futures for Sean Manaea, Pete Alonso, Luis Severino, and Harrison Bader, and review the games played since the last time they talked. Finally, the show dips into the Mailbag to answer questions about the prospects currently at Triple-A Syracuse, and then wraps with thoughts on the direct competition for the Mets in the chase for an NL Wild Card. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:10 Jacob Wilkins, play-by-play for Mets Double-A, joins the show

04:15 Brandon Sproat

10:50 Ryan Clifford

13:30 Kevin Parada

14:55 Nolan McLean

16:55 Goodbye to Jacob

17:15 New segment alert!

17:40 How to do a contract year: Sean Manaea

20:30 How to do a contract year: Pete Alonso

24:00 How to do a contract year: Luis Severino

28:15 How to do a contract year: Harrison Bader

31:30 The Week That Was: Up and Down

35:45 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

37:00 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

43:20 Mailbag – Names to know at Triple-A Syracuse

45:15 Mailbag – The latest on prospects Dom Hamel and Mike Vasil

48:00 Closing Thoughts on the NL Wild Card race

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded live after the 2024 MLB trade deadline, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to the moves made by David Stearns and the Mets, and preview the rest of the regular season. Connor and Joe break down all the additions including Huascar Brazoban, Paul Blackburn, Jesse Winker, Tyler Zuber, and Ryne Stanek, and discuss what the Mets gave up in those deals. The guys also recap an exciting week of games against the Yankees and the Braves, plus go Down on the Farm for a “Cowboy edition” featuring looks at Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The show goes long on Mailbag questions as well, tackling topics covering the trades, the rotation moving forward, the future for Brett Baty, and more. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show, trade deadline reaction is here!

02:00 Huascar Brazoban

07:35 Paul Blackburn

12:45 Mailbag – Tylor Megill to bullpen?

14:00 Mailbag – Role for Adam Ottavino?

15:40 Mailbag – Enough moves to make the playoffs?

17:45 Tyler Zuber

20:50 Jesse Winker

24:15 Ryne Stanek

26:55 Mailbag – 6-man rotation possible?

28:45 The Week That Was: Yankees, Braves, Twins

29:40 Kodai Senga

31:50 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

34:25 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

39:10 Down on the Farm: Nolan McLean/Carson Benge

44:40 Mailbag – Managing the outfield if Starling Marte gets back

47:15 Mailbag – Jose Butto in the bullpen or rotation

47:35 Mailbag – Mets vs Braves vs Phillies

50:25 Mailbag – What’s next for Brett Baty?

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