The Mets Pod

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY’s signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more!

  1. 2d ago

    Previewing the trade deadline for the Mets, reviewing the draft with Mets VP Kris Gross

    Joe DeMayo welcomes New York, New York's John Jastremski as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which looks ahead to the trade deadline and looks back on the MLB Draft with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross. First up, Joe and JJ dive into the Mets recent struggles, the issues with Francisco Lindor, all kinds of potential trade possibilities, plus stories about Juan Soto and the All-Star Game. Later, Joe catches up with Kris Gross for an in-depth recap of the Mets 2026 draft class, and then the show wraps with Joe and JJ answering Mailbag questions about trades, the best rookie for the Mets this season, and undrafted free agents. 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! 01:25 The Week That Was...bad Boston, a good break, now sell! 04:45 What's wrong with Francisco Lindor? 08:55 What's the trade deadline plan? 12:25 To trade a catcher, or not to trade a catcher? 14:20 Can and will the Mets extend Clay Holmes? 18:30 What to make of Zach Thornton 20:00 Looking forward to learning in the second half 21:45 JJ's All-Star stories (including Juan Soto) 24:25 Debating the HR Derby format 25:55 Down on the Farm: Draft recap with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross 26:25 Overall thoughts on Mets draft strategy and results 27:45 1st round pick Carson Wiggins 31:10 3rd round pick Aiden Robbins 32:50 4th round pick Shane Sdau 33:55 5th round pick Luke McNeillie 35:30 11th round pick Kuhio Aloy 37:00 13th round pick Jacob Madrid 38:25 What's next for the staff 39:45 Goodbye to Kris 40:15 Mailbag – Major League player swap possibilities 44:15 Mailbag - Best Mets rookie: Ewing, McLean, or Benge? 47:50 Mailbag - Undrafted free agents Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Jul 8

    Will Sammon stops by to talk Soto, Lindor and the selling season, Jim Callis joins to chat MLB Draft

    Joe DeMayo welcomes The Athletic's Will Sammon as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets stumble towards the All-Star break. Joe and Will recap another frustrating week of games, plus have a discussion about the relationship between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The guys then dive into a preview of a likely Mets trade deadline sale, including the value of potential returns for Freddy Peralta, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and other bullpen parts. Later, MLB.com's Jim Callis joins the show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft and pick options for the Mets, then the show wraps with the Mailbag, which answers questions about possibly trading Lindor, evaluating Francisco Alvarez, if there's a market for Bo Bichette, and chasing Japanese star Teruaki Sato. 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! 01:50 The Week That Was...interesting, but still bad 06:50 Juan Soto is awesome and an All-Star 08:50 The Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor relationship 13:05 Thoughts on the next Mets manager 16:45 Are the Mets already in full sale prep? 19:50 What can the Mets get for Freddy Peralta? 23:30 The bullpen: who stays and who goes? 31:00 Down on the Farm: MLB Draft preview with Jim Callis of MLB.com 31:50 Strengths and weaknesses of 2026 MLB Draft 34:00 Evaluating the top picks of the draft 38:10 Top 10 possible surprises 39:55 Possibilities for the Mets at pick 27 overall 44:10 Mets bonus pool issues and effects 47:55 Options for Mets at picks 92 and 120 52:15 How to improve the MLB Draft in the future 01:00:10 Goodbye to Jim 01:01:45 Mailbag – Should the Mets consider trading Francisco Lindor? 01:06:05 Mailbag - "Give up" on Francisco Alvarez? 01:13:30 Mailbag Tangent - What's the next move with Clay Holmes? 01:16:30 Mailbag - Trade Bo Bichette? 01:20:30 Mailbag - Pursue Japanese star 3B Teruaki Sato? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Jun 30

    Chelsea Janes stops by to talk end of the Carlos Mendoza line, next steps for Mets and the trade deadline

    Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Chelsea Janes drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as Joe and SNY's MLB Insider cover the end for Carlos Mendoza and what comes next in the disappointing 2026 Mets season. Joe and Chelsea break down why now was the time the team chose to part ways with the manager, share their thoughts on comments from David Stearns, and look ahead to what the Mets can possibly sell for value at the MLB trade deadline.  They also go Down on the Farm to check in on Jonah Tong, and answer Mailbag questions about the failed strategy of Stearns, questionable player development, and what prospects to look forward to seeing before the end of the season. 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! 01:25 The Week That Was...Mendoza fired, team still struggling 01:45 Carlos Mendoza out, why now? 10:20 Can Andy green make a difference? 12:50 Thoughts on David Stearns' comments 16:35 What is the Mets future for David Stearns? 19:20 Why is the defense so bad? 22:15 The state of the starting rotation 25:05 If there's a sale, what's the actual inventory? 31:00 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong 35:00 Mailbag – Stearns undercover strategy, or nah? 40:55 Mailbag - Where's player development really at? 47:00 Mailbag - Who fills the spots after a sale? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Jun 23

    Jim Duquette joins the show to talk starters, selling and more Mets topics

    Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Jim Duquette deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets deliver another uninspiring week of baseball. Joe and Jim break down what's broken with Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, and the starting rotation, plus look towards the lineup after the return of Francisco Lindor. The guys also discuss both buying and selling at the trade deadline, go Down on the Farm to check in on an improving Kevin Parada, and answer Mailbag questions about a specific strategy for David Stearns at the deadline, and the practice of favoring left/right splits in lineup decisions. 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! 01:25 The Week That Was...not good 03:05 The starting staff is a big problem 04:20 David Peterson deep dive 08:45 Freddy Peralta, what's the trade value? 11:55 With future labor uncertain, will prospects be held at the trade deadline? 15:00 The lineup with Francisco Lindor 18:05 Alvarez, Vientos, Baty continue to underwhelm 22:35 Is a Mets trade deadline plan already in the planning stages? 28:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Kevin Parada 36:25 Mailbag – Can Stearns buy and sell? 42:30 Mailbag - A left/right splits obsession? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jun 16

    Steve Gelbs stops by the show to talk state of the Mets, plus a chat with prospect Jonathan Santucci

    Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Steve Gelbs drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue their step forward and step back moves. Steve and Joe cover the shaky starting rotation, including ups and downs from Freddy Peralta, an injury to Christian Scott, the return of Kodai Senga, and the improvement of Sean Manaea.  The guys also talk Bo Bichette getting hot, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing's effect on the clubhouse, and when to expect Francisco Lindor back on the field. Later, Joe goes Down on the Farm for an exclusive interview with rising Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci, and then the show goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr, trade deadline options, and Steve's all-time favorite celebrity interviews during Mets games. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 01:30 The Week That Was...meh 03:15 The starting staff is getting shaky 05:15 Kodai Senga is back 07:10 Freddy Peralta is uneven 10:15 Sean Manaea showing signs 14:00 Bo Bichette breaking out 18:05 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing clubhouse effect 21:05 When will Francisco Lindor return? 26:00 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci interview 42:00 Mailbag – How much more Mark Vientos? 47:05 Mailbag - A plan for Luis Robert Jr? 49:45 Mailbag - Steve Gelbs' favorite celebrity interviews 52:45 Mailbag – Trade Bo Bichette? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jun 9

    Mets survive the West Coast, can they do more than that back at home?

    Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Sal Licata deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets come home from a west coast trip. Sal and Joe discuss the overall state of the team, the stalled rehab of Jorge Polanco, the emergence of Carson Benge, the slight steps forward for Bo Bichette, and the latest makeup of the starting rotation. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for a status update on 2025 first-round draft pick Mitch Voit, and answer Mailbag questions about the development of A.J. Ewing, the bar for being buyers at the trade deadline, and the potential trade return for Freddy Peralta if the Mets decide to deal him away. 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! 01:35 The Week That Was...hanging in 05:50 Jorge Polanco and the DH situation 10:20 The Carson Benge breakthrough 17:20 Bo Bichette better, still need better 20:00 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing in the outfield 25:30 Christian Scott dealing 27:55 Believe in Sean Manaea again? 31:30 Bullpen staying strong 33:45 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Mitch Voit 37:45 Mailbag – Looking back at A.J. Ewing's minor league splits 40:10 Mailbag - What's the bar to be buyers? 44:10 Mailbag – Can they sell AND contend for a WC? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jun 2

    Mets were OK in May, will June be boon or swoon?

    Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Jacob Wilkins deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets wrap a decent May and flip the calendar towards a tougher schedule in June. Jacob and Joe do a deep dive on Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing, and all that's happened for the top prospects since the guys called their action in previous Spring Breakout games. They also look at the continued struggles of the offense, the loud noise that the bullpen is quietly making, and the state of the starting staff.  The show also goes Down on the Farm to see where things stand with slugging prospect Ryan Clifford, and answers Mailbag questions about the MLB trade deadline, Mike Tauchman, A.J. Ewing leading off, 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! 02:05 The Week That Was...not bad, not bad 02:50 The state of the starting rotation 05:20 The low-scoring offense 07:30 The bullpen has been great 09:00 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing 12:35 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Ryan Clifford 18:10 Mailbag – What's up with Mike Tauchman? 20:20 Mailbag - What are you buying at the trade deadline? 27:15 Mailbag – Will A.J. Ewing eventually hit leadoff? 28:55 Mailbag - Changing the schedule of the season 35:10 Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY’s signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more!

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