Episodes

  • MCLEAN DAZZLES: Could calling up the kids SAVE the SEASON for the Mets?

    MCLEAN DAZZLES: Could calling up the kids SAVE the SEASON for the Mets?
    Aug 19 2025
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and there is HOPE in the air for the New York Mets. The Mets won their first series in THREE WEEKS against the Mariners, thanks in large part to solid pitching performances from Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes. Can the Mets keep the positive momentum going? PLUS, the Mets show out at the Little League Classic. Join us! 00:00-5:00: Mets BLOW it on Friday in 11-9 loss to Seattle - Helsley has STRUGGLED 5:01-11:53: Nolan McLean DAZZLES in first start - is he the savior? 11:54-14:50: Mets participate in LITTLE LEAGUE Classic in Williamsport, PA and close out series win 14:51-18:00: Is ALVAREZ HURT? Plus, Lindor heats up 18:01-23:26: Will MLB realign divisions GEOGRAPHICALLY? Manfred's comments 23:27-24:19: NL East GAUNTLET approaches for the Mets #mlb #mlbb #baseball #baseballpodcast #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #mets #lfgm #mariners #seattlemariners #llws #littleleagueworldseries #littleleaguebaseball #majorleaguebaseball #podcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • FOUR PROSPECTS called up to TRIPLE-A SYRACUSE

    FOUR PROSPECTS called up to TRIPLE-A SYRACUSE
    Aug 13 2025
    Mets minor league analyst and host of the New York Mets Dove Report, Ernest Dove, sits down with Samantha Croston to talk about the current prospect situation and who might be called up next. Plus, a look at how calling up these prospects impact the Binghamton team and also the Big League team in Queens. 00:00-2:50: Ernest Dove's backstory - how he became a minor league analyst and his advice to those wanting to become a reporter 2:50-4:50: Mets promote FOUR top prospects to Triple A Syracuse 4:50-6:20: Jett Williams -- what the well-rounded player brings to the club as the Mets No. 2 prospect 6:20-7:45: Jonah Tong's electric fastball and INSANE work-ethic 7:45-9:25: The Stern Draft and Mets No. 1 prospect Carson Benge 9:25-10:50: Is Ryan Clifford streaky? Or is he the Kyle Schwarber of the Mets? 10:50-15:16 : How much adding these players is going to help the Syracuse Mets and beyond to the Big League Club 15:16-16:50: The timing of bringing up these players and why it is near the end of the season 16:50-18:56 : Is this a sign that the New York Mets will be calling these prospects up soon? 18:56-20:30: What losing these prospects mean for Binghamton - who are having a shining season this year 20:30-23:21: The season-long issues for the New York Mets and why fans should be concerned 23:21-25:16: How you can listen to more of Ernest Dove's content #mlbb #mlb #baseball #cinema #sports #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #sny LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • METS call up PITCHER Nolan MCLEAN

    METS call up PITCHER Nolan MCLEAN
    Aug 13 2025
    In this video, Samantha Croston and Syracuse Mets Broadcaster Michael Tricarico break down the Mets' decision to promote Pitcher Nolan McLean, who will make his first MLB start this Saturday. #mlblb #mlb #baseball #sports #pitching #mets #syracuse #newyork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • FREEFALL: Could the New York Mets MISS the playoffs?

    FREEFALL: Could the New York Mets MISS the playoffs?
    Aug 12 2025
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have not WON A GAME since the last time we spoke! The Mets are in FREEFALL. New York has lost seven straight, 11 of the last 12, and are now 5.5 games BEHIND the Phillies in the division. The Mets are holding on to the final NL Wild Card by 1.5 games over the Reds. Have the Mets bottomed out, or could they miss the playoffs entirely? 00:00-7:12: It's FREEFALL in Queens - Mets get swept by the Brewers, Sunday disaster-class, starters can't get out of the FIFTH INNING 7:13-13:17: Carlos Mendoza has made some QUESTIONABLE decisions lately (Tyrone Taylor/Starling Marte, Edwin Diaz) 13:18-19:58: What's the biggest difference between the 2024 team and this year's squad? 19:59-28:20: Would it be a FAILURE to not win the division? Mets have dug themselves QUITE a hole in the NL East 28:21-31:30: Sproat, McLean are knocking on the door 31:31-37:29: Top prospects Jett Williams, Carson Benge, Ryan Clifford, and Jonah Tong are PROMOTED to Triple-A Syracuse #mets #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #lgm #lfgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsnews #metsbaseball #sports LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • PITCHING PROBLEM: What do the Mets do with their starting rotation?

    PITCHING PROBLEM: What do the Mets do with their starting rotation?
    Aug 5 2025
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the Mets' weekend starting pitching WOES. NYM loses 2 out of 3 to the Giants at Citi Field...is it time to call up Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean? What does this team do with Frankie Montas? And why are the drinks at Citi Field $30? All that and more! 00:00-9:55: The Mets DROP 2 of 3 to the Giants, Citi Field experiences 9:56-16:02: Sunday's Frankie Montas implosion...the starting pitching CAN'T go deep into games 16:03-23:05: What do the Mets DO with Montas? Is it time to call up Sproat/McLean? 23:04-27:18: Edwin Diaz is really good, the Syracuse Mets are hot, and the September schedule is a GAUNTLET #mets #mlb #mlbb #majorleaguebaseball #metsbaseball #metsnews #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #lgm #lfgm #tradedeadline LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Did the New York Mets do ENOUGH?

    MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Did the New York Mets do ENOUGH?
    Aug 1 2025
    Ashley Wenskoski is back to give analysis and reaction to the moves the New York Mets made at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Mets fortified the bullpen with RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, LHP Gregory Soto, and traded for CF Cedric Mullins. Was it ENOUGH to make this team a certified World Series contender? This week, we are joined by Ashley's younger sister Allie! Join us! 00:00-8:40: The Mets trade for RENTAL RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, fortify the bullpen ahead of Edwin Diaz 8:41-18:27: The Mets say GOODBYE to Jose Butto, Drew Gilbert, and Blade Tidwell in the Rogers trade. Should they have let these guys go? 18:28-24:30: Mets trade with the O's for CF Cedric Mullins 24:31-34:46: Does not adding a starter mean that we will see Sproat, McLean in Queens soon? PLUS, overall deadline grades #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #mlbtradedeadline #sanfranciscogiants #sanfrancisco #tradedeadline LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • TRADE DEADLINE RUMORS: Who will the Mets DEAL? + Walkoff LOSS

    TRADE DEADLINE RUMORS: Who will the Mets DEAL? + Walkoff LOSS
    Jul 30 2025
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss all of the news and rumors ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline! Who will the Mets DEAL before Thursday night? Who should they be shopping for? PLUS, a recap of Monday night's walkoff LOSS to the San Diego Padres, and questions about Emil Jimenez's eyes. Join us! 00:00-6:27: Mark Vientos Monday night grand slam - will Vientos be a Met come Thursday night? 6:28-13:25: Can Emil Jemenez see? Carlos Mendoza ejected, Juan Soto's upset, Huascar Brazoban has a meltdown 13:26-17:16: Gregory Soto - how many MORE bullpen arms do the Mets need? What did we learn from Monday night's loss? 17:17-20:45: What position are the Mets IN at this Trade Deadline? 20:46-30:30: Who are the Mets RUMORED to be targeting at the Deadline? Will they add another starting pitcher? Alcantara, Cease?? #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #podcast #baseball #baseballpodcast #mets #mlbbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #sandiego #sandiegopadres #padres #markvientos #mlbtradedeadline #tradedeadline #lgm #lfgm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Mets SWEEP Giants, win SEVENTH-STRAIGHT GAME

    Mets SWEEP Giants, win SEVENTH-STRAIGHT GAME
    Jul 28 2025
    Samantha Croston and Intern Dan talk about the Mets' sweep against the Giants as their win streak extends to seven games. The kids stepped up to the plate (literally), and the Bullpen performance made all the difference! 00:00-3:11: RONNY MAURICIO has a BREAKOUT GAME 3:12-4:39: Who can the Mets AFFORD to TRADE? 4:40-7:52: Should the Mets trade Vientos to WHITE SOX for LUIS ROBERT JR.? 7:53-10:43: Francisco ALVAREZ continues to SHINE at the PLATE 10:44- 13:02:Gregory SOTO Mets DEBUT (He's awesome!) 13:03-16:08: Edwin Diaz gets out of a JAM 16:09-18:42: Mets TIED for longest winning streak this SEASON 18:43-20:46: Should METS FANS be concerned about the PHILLIES? #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #podcast #baseballplayer #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #dodgers #giants #sanfrancisco #juansoto #lgm #lfgm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins