Why Am I a Mets Fan?

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Why Am I a Mets Fan?

'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets. While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central's sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'"

  1. SWEEPSTAKES: Where Will Juan SOTO, Roki SASAKI Land?

    6 DAYS AGO

    SWEEPSTAKES: Where Will Juan SOTO, Roki SASAKI Land?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski dive into the free-agency scenarios surrounding the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES. Where will baseball's marquee free agent land? Plus, diving into Roki Sasaki, Garrett Crochet and an exclusive interview with NL Manager of the Year candidate Pat Murphy. 00:00-11:00: Who has the BEST CHANCE to land Juan Soto? 11:01-19:06: Why are some teams SHYING away from Soto? 19:07-22:54: DODGERS considered favorites to land Roki Sasaki 22:55-24:46: Should the Mets go after SASAKI? 24:47-28:53: Will the White Sox trade GARRETT CROCHET? 28:54-34:34: Interview with Brewers manager Pat Murphy- on the state of baseball, small market teams, DAVID STEARNS, and being a finalist for NL Manager of the Year #mlb #milb #mlbhotstove #worldseries #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #lgm #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #newyorkyankees #yankees #sandiego #sandiegopadres #majorleaguebaseball #mlbpodcast #chicago #whitesox #juansoto LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  2. MLB HOT STOVE: Free agency HEATS UP, could Pete ALONSO become a YANKEE?

    NOV 5

    MLB HOT STOVE: Free agency HEATS UP, could Pete ALONSO become a YANKEE?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through the very early stages of MLB free agency. Who stays, who goes, what are Pete Alonso and Juan Soto going to do? Who will ACCEPT their qualifying offer? And the SCREAMS we SCRUMPT listening to Yankees fans post-World Series. 00:00-1:39: Dodger fans! How is our World Series hangover? 1:40-5:54: Mets extend QUALIFYING offers to Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, and Pete Alonso. MANAEA PLEASE STAY 5:55-6:56: Mets DECLINE Phil Maton's option 6:57-9:05: Could Pete ALONSO become a Yankee?! 9:06-12:58: Imagine having Steve Cohen money 12:59-16:03: Juan SOTO, the JOY we took from listening to Yankees sports talk post-WORLD SERIES 16:04-17:05: GERRIT COLE decided the grass isn't always greener 17:06-19:16: DODGERS: Buehler, Teoscar Hernandez, Flaherty thoughts? 19:17-21:15: Travis d'Arnaud, Michael Wacha 21:16-23:04: WHEN will Pete Alonso decide? 23:05-25:27: OMG hits the HALL of FAME #mlb #mlbb #mlbhotstove #worldseries #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #lgm #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #newyorkyankees #yankees #majorleaguebaseball #mlbpodcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  3. OCT 31

    CHAMPIONS: DODGERS, OHTANI win the WORLD SERIES against the YANKEES!

    The Dodgers are the 2024 World Series Champions! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down a WILD, BACK-AND-FORTH, Game 5 that ended it all.  #worldseries #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #newyork #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #nlcs 00:00-1:46: CONGRATS DODGERS FANS! 1:47-3:10: CRAZIEST COMEBACK 3:11- 6:30: YANKEES took 5-run lead EARLY 6:31-10:54: WHAT in the FIFTH INNING was THAT? Yankees MELTDOWN 10:55-11:13: Yankees' last SHRED of HOPE 11:14-13:56: BUEHLER, DODGERS put the HAMMER DOWN 13:57-14:48: Does this YANKEES LOSS change JUAN SOTO’s future? 14:49-16:28: Freddie FREEMAN wins MVP 16:29-17:41: Yankee FAN INTERFERENCE 17:42-18:29: Are the DODGERS the METS’ OLDER BROTHER? 18:30-19:50: THANK YOU to our FANS! More offseason content COMING SOON LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min
  4. HOT STOVE: Who STAYS and who GOES in Mets free agency?

    OCT 30

    HOT STOVE: Who STAYS and who GOES in Mets free agency?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski officially OPEN the OFFSEASON for the New York Mets. With the World Series wrapping up, free agency is rapidly approaching...and the Mets have some big decisions to make, including whether or not to RESIGN star slugger Pete Alonso. #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbhotstove #hotstove #mlbfreeagency #newyorkmets #mets #newyork #mlboffseason #newyorkyankees #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #mlbpodcast #losangeles #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #petealonso #juansoto 00:00-8:05: TONS of money coming off of the books, David Stearns/Steve Cohen OFFSEASON OUTLOOK 8:06-15:44: The elephant in the room: What to do with PETE ALONSO? 15:42-18:22: We NEED Sean Manaea 18:23-21:04: Which Luis Severino is the REAL version? 21:05-22:07: Jose Quintana - stay or go? 22:08-24:17: Is it the END of the LINE for J.D. Martinez? 24:18-27:51: Jesse Winker - chemistry MATTERS 27:52-29:57: Harrison Bader? 29:58-32:55: The HIGHS and LOWS of Phil Maton 32:56-35:42: Ryne Stanek, bullpen options 35:43-40:08: Last but not LEAST- Jose Iglesias (Candelita) 40:09-45:04: Top TARGETS elsewhere in free agency LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  5. Dodgers up 2-0: are the Yankees TOAST in the World Series?

    OCT 28

    Dodgers up 2-0: are the Yankees TOAST in the World Series?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a special episode of "Why Am I a Mets Fan?" taking you through Games 1 and 2 of the World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers. The Dodgers are up 2-0 in the series- are the Yankees TOAST? 00:00-8:37: Are the Yankees just OVERMATCHED by the Dodgers? 8:38-9:58: Starting pitching DISCREPANCIES 9:59-12:55: Will GOING BACK to Yankee Stadium help the Yanks? 12:56-15:27: Judge STRUGGLES, did the Yankees benefit from an easier PATH to get here? 15:28-17:33: How this affects JUAN SOTO's pending free agency 17:34-20:52: Dodgers in FOUR #worldseries #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #newyork #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #nlcs LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of AP Photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min
  6. THE FUNERAL: The Dodgers End the Season for the 2024 New York Mets

    OCT 21

    THE FUNERAL: The Dodgers End the Season for the 2024 New York Mets

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a funeral for the 2024 New York Mets. The Mets were eliminated at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-5 loss in Game Six of the NLCS. We recap the game, the series, and all in all one of the most remarkable seasons in Mets history. 00:00-2:33: Sam and Ashley begin the FUNERAL proceedings 2:34 -4:27: It wasn’t Sean MANAEA’s night (but he’s still a king) 4:28-7:06: The runners in scoring position problem 7:07-12:24: Bullpen WOES 12:25-14:15: METS fought until FINAL OUT 14:16-24:29: Reflecting on the 2024 season. One for the books. 24:30-25:16: Thank you DODGERS fans - we're rooting for you! 25:17-26:10: Do the Yankees DESERVE to be in the World Series? 26:11-28:52: OUR offseason schedule and CONTENT plan #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb #dodgers #rizzler LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of AP Photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  7. OCT 19

    Mets STAY ALIVE in Game 5 against DODGERS

    Samantha Croston and Dan Papillo discuss the WILD 12-6 Mets win in Game 5 of the NLCS. The Mets have to win two more in LA to get to the world series. Is it POSSIBLE? Or is their trip to LA the END OF THE ROAD?  0:00-3:45 Pregame Nerves; Alonso Comes Through Early 3:46-7:24 Dodgers Fight Back, WALK ISSUES, Mets Respond With BIG THIRD INNING 7:25-13:19 Dodgers Bad Blood? Winker Comes Through, Questioning Mendoza’s Lineup Decisions 13:20-19:08 Game Gets Interesting, Stanek and Diaz Lock It Down, Thoughts and Feelings 19:09-26:38 Themes Of The Series, Confidence Levels? THE RIZZLER MAKES AN APPEARANCE #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb #mets #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  8. OCT 18

    Is it ALL OVER for the METS vs. the DODGERS?

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski go through the five stages of grief as they discuss the Mets' disheartening 10-2 loss against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS. Will the 2024 Mets season be over by tomorrow, or do they have one more magic trick left in the hat? #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #nlds #newyork #mlbpodcast #syracusemets #milb #mlbpostseason LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
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'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets. While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central's sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'"

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