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  • Is Luis Torrens The Most Elite Defensive Catcher in Baseball?! (Interview) | Diamondbacks Series Recap

    Is Luis Torrens The Most Elite Defensive Catcher in Baseball?! (Interview) | Diamondbacks Series Recap
    2025/05/02
    The Mets dropped two heartbreakers to the Diamondbacks, but don’t get it twisted—this team is showing fight every single night. Vito and Jon break down the most electric moments from the series, including Brandon Waddell’s emotional Citi Field debut, Juan Soto’s long-awaited Citi Field home runs, and another Acuña basepath masterclass. Then stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Luis Torrens, where he opens up about his relationship with Carlos Mendoza, his elite caught-stealing rate, and why he feels right at home in Queens. 💥 Luis Torrens on joining the Mets after the Yankees trade🎯 Torrens breaks down pitch-calling, the bullpen, and Edwin Díaz’s entrance📈 Is Juan Soto about to go on a tear?🧠 Mets base running strategy decoded💡 Acuña = new José Reyes?🌐 Brought to you by PC Richard & Son Timestamps: 00:00 - Series Intro + Luis Torrens tease00:39 - Why this Diamondbacks series was better than it looked02:00 - Mets fight in every game, even in losses03:20 - Defensive highlights04:10 - Lindor owns the Dbacks, Alonso chasing Mets HR history05:00 - Waddell’s breakout moment at Citi Field07:00 - Brandon Waddell’s road back to the majors08:30 - Analyzing Waddell’s slider and bullpen impact10:16 - THAT’S ELECTRIC: Juan Soto’s Citi Field home run explosion11:40 - Soto’s elite at-bats and exit velo trends13:20 - Bottom of the Mets lineup showing up14:54 - Jeff McNeil continues hot return, bat talk16:18 – AUCTION!!! Pete Alonso GAME USED JERSEY!!18:00 - Luisangel Acuña is must-watch baseball20:10 - Aggressive baserunning philosophy across the team22:00 - Mets April success despite back-to-back losses24:55 - Upcoming homestand: Cubs, Pirates, Dodgers26:12 - Rotation depth & starters shine vs Dbacks27:06 - Cardinals rematch preview + weather watch31:06 - Luis Torrens Interview Begins33:37 - His favorite moment: the London double play35:46 - On preparing for pressure and why it pays off36:45 - The art of throwing out baserunners38:30 - Breaking down the entire rotation41:00 - Bullpen chemistry + planning with Hefner42:00 - What it’s like catching Edwin Díaz42:30 - Venezuelan connection with Alvy, Acuña, Buetow43:05 - Dugout celebrations and “bat waving” potential44:42 - Life as a dad, future soccer coach?45:36 - PC Richard & Son plug + auction announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • Do the Mets Have the Best Lineup in Baseball?! | Nationals Series Recap

    Do the Mets Have the Best Lineup in Baseball?! | Nationals Series Recap
    2025/04/29
    The bats are HOT and the vibes are even HOTTER 🔥⚾ In this episode of Meet at the Apple presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jonathon Baron break down a wild weekend of Mets baseball and ask the big question: Do the Mets have the best lineup in MLB right now? We cover Francisco Lindor's fast start, Brandon Nimmo's historic 9-RBI game, the incredible depth of the Mets' pitching staff, Francisco Alvarez’s leadership, and more. Plus, a ridiculous fan-driven segment: Which Mets would you want in a 100-person battle against a gorilla? 🦍😂 Also discussed: The Mets’ ERA dominance Tylor Megill’s electric performance Griffin Canning’s growth Kodai Senga’s Cy Young campaign Why Brooklyn is STACKED right now Why Brandon Nimmo deserves a standing ovation at Citi Field 🎧 Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!📲 Tag us on socials if you’re listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 分
  • Griffin Canning on Jeremy Hefner, The Mets Pitching Lab and Being Teammates With Ohtani

    Griffin Canning on Jeremy Hefner, The Mets Pitching Lab and Being Teammates With Ohtani
    2025/04/28
    In this episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jon Barron sit down with Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning to discuss his breakout start to the 2025 season. Canning opens up about the team’s elite pitching culture, what it’s like working with Jeremy Hefner, his surprising offseason move from the Angels to the Mets, and how Pilates saved his career. We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from spring training—including shark fishing with Clay Holmes, learning from Shohei Ohtani, and the vibe inside the Mets' clubhouse. Plus, we pitch Griffin some new strikeout-themed nicknames 👀 CHAPTERS 00:00 - What Makes the Mets Pitching Culture Special 01:06 - Griffin Canning on What’s Clicking This Season 01:42 - Adjusting Strategy: More Slider, More Strikeouts 02:25 - Pitching Backwards vs Cardinals? 03:10 - Blueprint for Success Heading Into Phillies Start 03:53 - The Mets Pitching Room Vibe 04:41 - Buying into the Jeremy Hefner Kool-Aid 05:39 - Adjusting to Life in New York 06:35 - Favorite New York Spots & Exploring Astoria 07:10 - What’s Shohei Ohtani Like Behind the Scenes? 08:06 - Griffin’s Pilates Journey After a Back Injury 09:32 - Learning to Move Better Through Pilates 10:13 - That Weird Offseason Braves Detour 11:08 - Why the Mets Were the Right Fit 11:50 - When He Dominated the Mets Last Season 12:05 - The “Can Man”? “Within Canning”? Nickname Ideas 13:01 - New K Counter Celebration Concept 13:52 - Mets Strikeout Traditions: From DoodleBob to DBZ 14:09 - Griffin’s Bond with Luis Torrens 15:16 - How He Controls the Running Game 16:09 - Shark Fishing with Clay Holmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 分
  • Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments

    Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments
    2025/04/25
    Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments Welcome back to Meet at the Apple, the official podcast of the New York Mets presented by PC Richard & Son! In this special episode, we drop not one but TWO exclusive interviews timed perfectly with the return of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez to the Mets lineup. 🗣️ McNeil opens up about his new bat and “Happy Jeff” resurgence. 🔥 Alvarez dishes on Juan Soto mind games, being a clubhouse leader, and why he got "The Best" tattoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • When Did Citi Field Become The Phillies “House of Horrors”?! | METS SWEEP PHILLIES!!

    When Did Citi Field Become The Phillies “House of Horrors”?! | METS SWEEP PHILLIES!!
    2025/04/24
    The New York Mets just swept the Philadelphia Phillies and turned Citi Field into an absolute fortress. Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron break it all down in this electric new episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son. From Francisco Lindor’s fireworks to Starling Marte’s walk-off heroics and Juan Soto’s cannon arm, the boys relive all the biggest plays, momentum shifts, and vibes from a flawless 7-0 homestand. Plus, they dig into Luisangel Acuña’s rise, Tyler Megill’s dominance, bullpen brilliance, and why the Mets have the deepest lineup in baseball. 🚨 Is Citi Field now the best home field advantage in baseball? 🔥 Are Lindor, Alonso, and Soto going to be All-Stars? 👀 And which prospects are about to break through next? Subscribe, like, and comment your favorite moment from the sweep! LET'S GO METS! 💙🧡 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 分
  • Carlos Mendoza on Pete Alonso’s INSANE Start, Acuña Hype & Why Citi Field Is a War Zone Right Now

    Carlos Mendoza on Pete Alonso’s INSANE Start, Acuña Hype & Why Citi Field Is a War Zone Right Now
    2025/04/22
    The Mets are RED HOT at Citi Field and Carlos Mendoza is here to break it all down with Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron on this week’s episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son. Mendoza shares insights on Pete Alonso’s explosive start, Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil’s looming returns, and why Luisangel Acuña’s versatility is changing the lineup calculus. Plus: How the Mets are keeping pitchers fresh, getting aggressive on the bases, and why Citi Field might be the toughest place to play in baseball right now. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, game breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite team in Queens! #LGM #Mets #CarlosMendoza #PeteAlonso #FranciscoAlvarez #JeffMcNeil #LuisangelAcuna #CitiField #MLBPodcast Chapters: 00:00 – Citi Field crowd energy is off the charts 00:15 – Carlos Mendoza on the Mets’ culture shift 01:00 – Pete Alonso’s blazing start to 2025 01:57 – What makes Pete different this year 02:07 – Injury updates: Alvarez & McNeil rehab progress 03:00 – Defensive puzzle: Where do Alvarez & McNeil fit? 04:25 – The rise of Luisangel Acuña 05:22 – Mets’ aggressive base running strategy 06:52 – Why the Mets aren’t giving up homers 07:29 – Citi Field sellouts in April 08:30 – Kodai Senga pitch count & ramp-up plan 09:16 – Mendoza’s 100th managerial win 10:00 – NL East outlook: Phillies, D-Backs & beyond 10:52 – Bullpen management during the no-off-day stretch 12:03 – Thank you, PC Richard & Son! Ad Break 00:05:22:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Is Citi Field The Best Home Field Advantage In Baseball?? | Cardinals Series Recap

    Is Citi Field The Best Home Field Advantage In Baseball?? | Cardinals Series Recap
    2025/04/21
    The New York Mets just SWEPT the St. Louis Cardinals in a wild four-game series at Citi Field — and Meet at the Apple is here to break it all down! From Francisco Lindor’s iconic walk-off home run to Brandon Nimmo’s game-saving grab and Kodai Senga’s dominant start, Vito and Jon take you inside the biggest moments of the weekend. We’re talking Pete Alonso’s MVP-level production, Juan Soto starting to get HOT in a Mets uniform, the rise of Luisangel Acuña, elite Mets pitching, and whether Citi Field is officially a nightmare for opponents. Plus: The Wave Debate, prospect updates from Future Flushing, and a look ahead to a huge series against the Phillies. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode of the official podcast of the New York Mets — presented by PC Richard & Son. ⏱️ Timestamps / YouTube Chapters: 00:00 - Lindor’s Walk-Off: Cold Blooded 00:27 - Mets Sweep the Cardinals: A Statement Weekend 01:13 - Citi Field Is Rocking (In April!) 02:11 - Why This Feels Like a Pennant Race 03:07 - Star Power: Lindor, Soto, Alonso 04:35 - 🔥 Top 5 Moments of the Series 04:40 - #5: Lindor’s Leadoff HR in Game 4 05:47 - #4: Nimmo Robs a HR 07:06 - #3: Kodai Senga’s Ghost Fork Dominance 08:48 - #2: Mark Vientos Goes Deep (Twice) 09:59 - #1: Lindor’s Walk-Off Magic 12:18 - Is Lindor a Hall of Famer? 13:59 - The Great Citi Field Wave Debate 16:01 - Wave vs No-Wave: The Energy Argument 20:04 - Mets Pitching Is ELITE 21:58 - Griffin Canning and Clay Holmes Stand Out 25:03 - David Peterson’s Sneaky Greatness 27:44 - Bullpen Dominance: Minter, Diaz, Garrett 29:35 - Rotation Variety Is a Nightmare for Opponents 32:00 - Acuña Rising: Mets' Spark Plug 34:49 - Tyrone Taylor: Unsung Hero 35:30 - Juan Soto: The Ted Williams Swing 36:45 - Mets All-Stars? Lindor, Soto, Alonso, Acuña 38:44 - Future Flushing: Blade Tidwell, Sproat, Hammel 44:14 - Jett Williams Slugging, Marco Vargas Balling 47:07 - Chandler Marsh: Undrafted Gem 49:15 - Minor League Infield of the Future 50:56 - Preview: Phillies Series at Citi Field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • Luisangel Acuña: CLUTCH KING?! Plus HOODIE SOTO!! | Twins Series Recap

    Luisangel Acuña: CLUTCH KING?! Plus HOODIE SOTO!! | Twins Series Recap
    2025/04/17
    The Mets just dropped a tough series to the Twins, but is it time to panic or are there real reasons to stay optimistic? Vito and Jon break down all the highs and lows from the road trip, discuss Luisangel Acuña’s breakout, and debate what’s next for the lineup and the pitching staff. The guys dive into the “Hoodie Soto” phenomenon, Mets schedule quirks, upcoming giveaways, and what to expect with a massive homestand against the Cardinals and Phillies. Plus, get the inside scoop on the hottest Mets prospects tearing it up in the minors. If you want to stay ahead on all things Mets, you can’t miss this episode! Timestamps (Chapters): 00:00 – Acuña’s Breakout & Defensive Impact 01:00 – Mets Drop Series to Twins: Raw Reactions 03:00 – Tough Calls, Late-Game Drama & Mets Magic 06:00 – Lindor’s Leadership & Costly Errors 08:00 – The Power of Depth: Hagenman’s Debut & Pitching Options 11:00 – Bullpen Games & The Stearns Blueprint 13:00 – Holmes Shines; Managing Pitching Workloads 15:00 – Luisangel Acuña’s Value & Center Field Options 18:00 – That’s Electric: Presented by PC Richard & Son - Hoodie Soto 20:00 – Soto’s Comments: Yankees, Judge & Impact on Mets Lineup 24:00 – Breaking Down Pitch Selection & Alonso’s MVP Start 28:00 – Citi Field Giveaways, Merch Drops, & Mr. Met’s Birthday 31:00 – Schedule Oddities, Realignment Ideas, and MLB Storylines 36:00 – Mets Prospect Watch: Ewing, Houck, Vargas & More 39:00 – Cardinals Series Preview & NL Contender Breakdown 42:00 – Homestand Expectations, Fan Events & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 分