On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are in full spring training and news reaction mode. First up, the guys break down the bombs dropped by Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns - Francisco Lindor's injury and Juan Soto's position change. Then, the guys give out their "Early Spring Training" awards, go Down on the Farm to find a non-roster invitee to big league camp who will have an impact, and answer Mailbag questions about possibly signing Griffin Canning, who would manage their all-time Mets team, and what the Mets future holds for Ronny Mauricio. 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

00:45 David Stearns speaks in spring, drops bombs

02:00 Francisco Lindor injury

08:00 Juan Soto moves to LF

13:05 Who is MJ Melendez?

17:20 TMP Early Spring Training Awards!

17:35 Best shape of his live award

21:15 Prospect who will get everyone hyped award

24:25 Spring Training "Vibe Guy" award

27:45 Comeback guy award

33:35 Best arrival video award

37:40 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Impact non-roster invitee

39:35 Mailbag: Could Mets sign Griffin Canning?

43:05 Mailbag: Who manages the TMP Mets all-time team?

45:45 Mailbag: What's the role for Ronny Mauricio?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are excited to see Mets baseball activities starting in the Florida sun. Connor and Joe recap some of the early work by Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and others in Port St. Lucie, discuss the World Baseball Classic, do a deep dive on the return of Christian Scott, and chat about roles for and the trade values of Brett Baty and Mark Vientos. The guys also accept friendly feedback on their Mets all-time team selections from the previous pod, hat tip Carlos Beltran for his Mets hat in the Hall of Fame, go Down on the Farm to reveal some new names to know, and answer Mailbag questions about another outfielder and some fun promotion possibilities at Citi Field. Before the show wrapped, word came down about the Tigers signing Framber Valdez, so Connor and Joe reacted to the news and looked at the present and future state of MLB free agency overall. 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 Early spring training sights and sounds

02:20 World Baseball Classic - ins and outs

05:15 Christian Scott returns

09:50 Brett Baty and Mark Vientos - rolls and trade values

17:55 TMP Mets all-time team: friendly feedback!

30:25 Carlos Beltran wearing Mets cap in HOF, will 15 be retired now?

33:00 Down on the Farm: Two new names to know

38:15 Mailbag: Mets need another outfielder, could it be Starling Marte?

41:25 Mailbag: Pick a Citi Field Promotion!

43:30 Framber Valdez to Tigers, and the future of MLB free agency

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are hitting the home stretch of the offseason as spring training is in the air. First up, the guys react to the Freddy Peralta introductory news conference and continue the contract extension chatter, share their thoughts on the clubhouse vibes after manager Carlos Mendoza made comments about last season, and look at what may come from the signing of reliever Craig Kimbrel. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to tell the story of this week's social media sensation Jefry Yan, and answer Mailbag questions about a world where the Mets brought back Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, the idea of Brett Baty playing first base, and who they would chose to fill out their all-time Mets lineup. 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

01:15 Getting ready for the season, the 2026 Mets mood

03:30 Freddy Peralta meets the media, more extension talk

09:30 Carlos Mendoza on the 2025 Mets clubhouse

14:50 Mets taking a shot on Craig Kimbrel

22:00 What's left to do before spring training?

28:15 Down on the Farm: Who is Jefry Yan?

31:45 Mailbag: Could all this have happened with Pete and Edwin?

41:55 Mailbag: Brett Baty at first base, Jorge Polanco at DH?

45:30 Mailbag: Connor and Joe's all-time Mets lineup

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a week that turned the tide on the Mets offseason and outlook for 2026. First up, the guys react to the huge trade that landed top starter Freddy Peralta along with Tobias Myers, in exchange for top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. Then Connor and Joe move onto the acquisition of center fielder Luis Robert Jr, the official introduction of Bo Bichette, the addition of Luis Garcia to the bullpen, and maybe more moves to come. The show also goes Down on the Farm to look at how the trades affect the organization, and answer Mailbag questions about adding another outfielder, and the September return of Pete Alonso to Citi Field with the Orioles. 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

00:50 What a crazy week for the Mets

02:35 Freddy Peralta and a long offseason

10:00 The state of the starting rotation

14:30 Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat, gotta give to get

18:15 Luis Robert Jr is here for CF

28:25 Bo Bichette meets the Mets and the media

36:00 Luis Garcia bolsters the bullpen

38:05 Any more Mets moves left?

40:45 Down on the Farm: A.J. Ewing plus pitching prospect depth

47:00 Mailbag: Awkward times and videos when Pete returns to Citi?

51:05 Mailbag: Austin Hays while we wait for Carson Benge?

55:20 GM Joe wants a contract extension for Freddy Peralta

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On an emergency episode of The Mets Pod recorded live, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are joined by SNY's Steve Gelbs for real-time reaction to the news that the Mets signed free agent infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year contract. The guys break down the deal, and the quick pivot the Mets made after losing their pursuit of Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers, plus discuss the positives of Bichette, how he will fit the team, and what it all means for Brett Baty. They also look ahead to what's next, including potential pitching additions and more outfield help. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to cover the official signing of top international prospect Wandy Asigen, and answer Mailbag questions about Lars Nootbaar, Austin Hays, and a possible trade match with the Minnesota Twins. 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

01:20 The Mets signed Bo Bichette, pivot after Dodgers get Kyle Tucker

01:40 How does Bo fit the roster?

03:30 What now for Brett Baty?

05:05 The search for contact hitters

08:00 What about pitching now?

10:40 The outfield plan?

12:45 Swiping Bo from Philly

14:20 Goodbye to Gelbs

15:50 More on the pivot and the pitching

21:40 Down on the Farm: Wandy Asigen

24:00 Mailbag: Lars Nootbaar + Austin Hays platoon?

25:55 Mailbag: Trade with the Twins?

27:20 What's next for the Mets?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo kick off 2026 the way they ended last year, waiting for the Mets to make more moves. The guys discuss noise around Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez, and throw around some other names that may match up with the Mets in free agency or trades. Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to talk about how "ready" top prospect Carson Benge really is, and answer Mailbag questions about how good the Mets really are, a potential trade match with the Guardians, the starting rotation, and what to do with the current crowd of young infielders. 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

02:00 New Year's Mets Resolutions

09:45 Kyle Tucker

14:45 David Stearns' free agent market strategy

23:15 Framber Valdez

29:55 Down on the Farm: Is Carson Benge MLB-ready?

34:55 Mailbag: What did 2025 reveal about the Mets organization?

40:55 Mailbag: Trade for Jose Ramirez and Cade Smith?

42:05 Mailbag: Current rotation + 2 more bats = comfortable?

49:20 Mailbag: What to do with the crowd of young infielders?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo head into New Year’s looking at a very new Mets team for 2026. The guys break down the bullpen after the addition of Luke Weaver, react to the trade of Jeff McNeil to the A’s for a young pitching prospect, discuss the many former Yankees who have become current Mets, and wonder whether or not Cody Bellinger could join that group. Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to talk about international prospect Wandy Asigen, and answer Mailbag questions about David Stearns possibly hiring a GM, the appeal of Luis Robert Jr, and an interesting hypothetical trade scenario for Tarik Skubal. 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

01:00 Mets sign reliever Luke Weaver to a two-year deal

03:35 Where does the bullpen stand now?

06:30 Many ex-Yankees are now Mets

09:05 Jeff McNeil traded to A’s for pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez

17:55 Mets payroll questions

21:20 Is Cody Bellinger a Mets possibility?

29:50 Down on the Farm: Mets to sign international prospect Wandy Asigen

35:50 Mailbag: Emotions and grace for the moves of David Stearns?

41:05 Mailbag: Why won’t David Stearns hire a GM?

43:55 Mailbag: A tripleheader of questions about Luis Robert Jr

48:10 Mailbag: How about this Tarik Skubal trade idea?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to the deal between the Mets and Jorge Polanco, and look for more moves ahead. The guys break down the Polanco signing, and what his role will be with the team, then dig through the noise surrounding potential trade action between the Mets and Padres. Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to pick an “untouchable” prospect, and answer Mailbag questions about Devin Williams, Jett Williams, David Stearns’ style of negotiation, and how long of a leash the Mets president of baseball operations actually has with owner Steve Cohen. 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

00:55 Mets agree to deal with Jorge Polanco

10:05 Trade noise around the Mets matching up with the Padres

19:30 Down on the Farm presented by Binghamton University

19:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: A prospect not to trade?

24:05 Mailbag: Devin Williams as closer all along?Jett Williams future SS?

29:10 Mailbag: Is the style of David Stearns having a negative impact on players?

34:55 Mailbag: Are future MLB labor issues factoring into Mets strategies?

37:40 Mailbag: How long is David Stearns’ leash with Steve Cohen?

44:20 Mailbag: Pick one GM job yourself: Mets, Jets, or Cowboys?

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