The Daily Mets Podcast: Recent Episodes
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It all ends the way it started in '18; with Noah Syndergaard on the mound at CitiField pitching well. Mets win to wrap up the year; Josh recaps the day and the season, with commentary from COO Jeff Wilpon and manager Mickey Callaway. Thank you for the downloads all year, guys!!! #LGM
All David, all the time. Hear the farewell speech. Hear the post game press conference. Josh takes you through a memorable (late) night at Citi Field that includes a 1-0 13 inning win and a new arch-villian. (A guy who had the NERVE to catch a David Wright foul out in his final Major League AB.)
854 days in the making, David Wright returned for his second-to-last appearance as a Major Leaguer. The fans went crazy; David spoke about it after the game, and Mickey Callaway weighed in on the lackluster 8-1 loss to Miami. Josh recorded the podcast during halftime of the UCLA-Colorado game in Boulder; you'll love the band.
Best part of the 4-1 win against Atlanta? Right. The candy corn and cake at Gary Cohen's 30th Anniversary As A Met celebration before the game. (Is candy corn considered a vegetable?) Jason Vargas steamrolls the Braves, two catchers launch long home runs, and the Mets get to within 9 of .500. Josh explores these topics and wonders when David Wright will bat.
Engrave his name on the Cy Young Award now. Jacob deGrom goes eight, retires the final 20 he faces, the Mets hit just enough and all is right with the world. Josh gives you more than a dozen wacky deGrom stats, all with the same theme -- why was is this hard to get this guy a winning record??? deGrom speaks about his accomplishments and Mickey Callaway adds his 2/5 of a nickel.
5 is alive! And speaking to the media upon his reinstatement to the Mets roster. David Wright sound, John Ricco sound, the plan for David unveiled... oh, and the Mets lost 7-3 to Atlanta, and Mickey Callaway explains why Noah Syndergaard left after 89 pitches and a 3-0 lead.
With the Mets off on Monday, Josh rolls out interviews with top Mets prospects. Justin Dunn and David Peterson highlight the DMP and there's a brief lookahead to the homestand as well. Only six podcasts to go for '18 :/
In a game that set the sport back several years, the Mets and Nats slog through 4 1/4 hours of walk-filled baseball on a soggy Sunday; Josh tells you how bad it got, warms your heart with more good news about "Real Deal" McNeil and offers opinion on which Met(s) could use a change of scenery.
Harry Doyle said it best in Major League and Saturday the Mets indeed got one hit off a guy whose last name look likes a typo. Josh reviews what went wrong (including his misunderstanding of "Faith Day"), looks ahead to the series finale, and invokes a song you forgot you knew from Sesame Street. Also, Mickey Callaway speaks.
Get your tux pressed, Jacob. Barring something totally goofy, you'll be accepting the Cy Young Award at the Baseball Writers Dinner this coming January. Lowering his ERA to 1.77, deGrom evens his record at 9-9 as the Mets beat the Nationals. Josh sums up deGrom's credentials, Mickey Callaway explains why he pulled Jake after 88 pitches, and there's a preview of today's game too.
Bryce Harper gets ejected as does Mickey Callaway... eventually the Mets win in 12. Open the beer fridges! Oh, wait, that's for the Browns. Well, celebrate anyway, since the Mets are now 9-7 vs the Nats this year and have deGrom on the mound tonight. Details once you hit the play button.
The Mets get shutout, Noah Syndergaard falters, but at least there's a really cool version of Take Me Out To The Ballgame. Zack Eflin and the Phils bullpen takes care of business... Josh reviews, Mickey Callaway analyzes and Josh reminds you of some pitchers who have been ever worse than tonight's Mets starter Jason Vargas.
Mets lose 5-2, but Josh has insight on why "a triple shy of the cycle" is way overrated, how good Steven Matz has been so good of late, how hard Jeff McNeil has hit Philly, and how much money he's left on the table by not having a RiteAid card. Also, Mickey Callaway talks about the frustrations of letting a lead get away.
Barring a meltdown of nuclear proportions, Atlanta will win the NL East, thanks in large measure to the Mets' dominance of the Phils. Josh recalls some epic collapses just in case, but mostly throws dirt on the Phillies' 2018 headstone... Michael Conforto's season put in perspective, Mickey Callaway on whether or not Zack Wheeler will be shut down.
Ever wonder where Josh gets all those awesome stats? No? well, you'll find out anyway on todays' podcast. Also, a review of deGrom's 12 strikeout performance that somehow did NOT help his Cy Young candidacy... a look at the Philly series, and random observations from the weekend from Mickey Callaway.
The Mets lose in Boston but there's sound from John Franco AND Mickey Callaway so this is still a podcast worth your time. #SweetCaroline
The Mets have won 6 of 7! Celebrate by hearing from Mookie Wilson, exploring some of the fun facts from the '86 World Series, and hearing from Mickey Callaway about why Noah Syndergaard is suddenly 12-3.
Oh Captain, my Captain. David Wright will have his swan song after all -- details revealed during an emotional, tear-filled presser. Later, Captain America weighs in on the Jay Horwitz transition, and Josh has details on the doubleheader sweep, two Mets who each hit their first big league home runs, and a quick preview of the weekend series at Fenway.
A record 5 hour 35 minute rain delay makes a scheduled doubleheader one game only, but what a game! A 13-0 massacre of Miami, which Josh gleefully recaps. News on David Wright's return! Sterling Award Minor Leaguers of the Year announced! PR maven Jay Horwitz transitions to a new position and is celebrity- roasted by a who's who of Mets stars. Also, why did Zack Wheeler come out working on a shutout after 8 at only 89 pitches? Everything answered and explored.
Of all the ways to fall to 8-9 despite a 1.7 ERA; light-hitting Lewis Brinson hits a two run double to sink deGrom under .500. Josh "grand schemes" it... David Wright talks about how it all went in his simulated game and whether or not he'll be back... John Franco tells us why 9/11 never gets any easier... and Jay Horwitz is transitioning out of PR?? Jam packed podcast for ya.
Rainy days and Mondays always get us down. The Mets were rained out Monday (doubleheader Wednesday now) so once again, Jacob deGrom doesn't get a chance to pitch. Josh has an interview with Todd Zeile to keep you occupied and does an almost painfully deep dive on how bad it's gotten for the Mets when it comes to hitting for average at home. Stay dry.
A soggy Sunday means deGrom doen't pitch but almost everybody else does... and it's enough to beat the Phillies and put dent in their playoff hopes. Josh reviews it, gives you National Anthem intrigue, sings the praises of Conforto, and looks ahead to deGrom vs Miami. And, of course, Mickey Callaway tells you who's in a good spot.
Josh almost gets locked overnight in an airport, but finishes of the podcast after the Mets beat the Phillies behind a spotty 11th win from Syndergaard. Josh talks very little about his trip to Norman, OK for football and quite a lot about Jacob deGrom's Cy Young chances. Injury updates from Mickey Callaway... the greatness of both Bud Harrelson and David Wright discussed. All done from a Boingo Wireless airport hotspot.
Mets can't hit much at home. Josh wasn't even there; he's in Oklahoma for football. Still, he has thoughts on the Mets loss, an interview with Mike Schmidt about facing the Mets of the 1970s, and news on whether or not Noah Syndergaard ever met his hero, Ted Danson while in LA. Also, Mickey Callaway tries to explain the team's inability to hit for average at Citi Field.
If you like talking baseball, pitching coach Dave Eiland goes through the secret sauce for each of the Mets' Big Four, and even Jason Vargas as the "fifth Beatle," so to speak. If you like behind-the-scenes stuff, Mets PA announcer Mayrsol Castro meets her doppleganger, the Giants' female PA announcer Renel Brooks-Moon and hilarity ensues.
Sometimes you lose with roundhouse punches, sometimes you win a tickle fight. the Mets blooped and bled their way to a 7-3 win in LA... Josh inhales a Dodger Dog live, talks about Zack Wheeler's amazing second half, throws down some knowledge about Mets-Dodgers history and Mickey Callaway updates potential injuries to both Wheeler and catcher Kevin Plawecki.
The Mets get obliterated after taking a 4-0 lead on LA. The bullpen is now ranked 28th in the majors in ERA. Dave Roberts and Mickey Callaway made so many in-game moves the fans got vertigo. A Dodger scored from second on a wild pitch. Jay Bruce let a fly ball fall at his feet. Josh gets exasperated, Mickey Callaway tries to stay positive and the series finale is previewed. There is also a fart joke,
"I Love LA" fails to play at Dodger Stadium thanks to smiling spoilsport Brandon Nimmo. His 3-run pinch hit 9th inning homer wins it, although once again, Jacob deGrom gets a no decision, Josh has interesting tidbits on Nimmo's Cy Young Award worthy season, explores the magic of Nimmo and previews game two of the series; Mickey Callaway loves his starting pitching and tells you about it.
No complete games in baseball these days? Who says? Noah Syndergaard throws an electric 11-K 2-hitter as the Mets cruise in SF. Josh breaks down Noah's upturn, as does Mickey Callaway... and Josh provides a look at what's next in LA, including some did-you-knows about Dodger Stadium.
Steven Matz didn't win because - yeah, no run support, correct - but still, 11 strikeouts in a dominating ballgame in San Fran, and the Mets steal a 2-1 victory. Josh laments UCLA's performance at the Rose Bowl but also previews the Noah Syndergaard start today. And tells you why the food at At&T Park is amazeballs. And why Willie Mays was the best there ever was.
David Wright returns to the team and speaks about his future - immediate and longterm. Josh weighs in on what's next and reviews the 7-0 loss to the Giants. (Zack Wheeler pitched great- the bullpen did not.)
With the Mets off Thursday, Noah Syndergaard celebrates his birthday by reading lines with Josh from the movie "Wedding Crashers;" Josh pens a love letter to San Francisco, talks up Zack Wheeler, ponders David Wright's possible return, and tells you which Mets are coming on down the stretch. A jam-packed extra-stuffed podcast; don't miss your subway stop because you're entranced.
After losing the suspended game, the Mets roll past the cubs in the series finale at Wrigley. Josh recaps, waves some more pom-poms for deGrom (deGrom-poms) and yes, gets to play with Gary Pressy's organ. (Gary is the music director at Wrigley Field.) Josh tries his hand at "Lady of Spain" then preview the upcoming series vs the Giants.
DeGrom doesn't win. DeGrom doesn't lose. Same for the Mets. Suspended due to rain in the 10th, the teams will finish this one today and then play a new one... meantime, Josh plumbs the depths of another deGrom masterpiece that ends up as a no decision. The Mets go 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position and of course deGrom gets the one hit. The latest on Peter Alonso and his non-promotion as well.
On a sweltering wind-blown night at Wrigley, Michael Conforto hits the longest home run by a Met in possibly ten years... but the Mets still lose by three. Josh wrings out his polo shirt and gives you the details; Mickey Callaway talks about what Noah Syndegrgaard did and didn't do well... and Josh previews a possible classic between deGrom and Hamels in Game2 of the series.
After back to back 3-0 wins, the Mets are humbled at home, losing 15-0 to the previously-comatose Nationals. Josh recaps, Mickey Callaway tries to explain, and Josh does a deep dive on his love of hustling ballplayers and of Wrigley Field, where the Mets play next.
Back to back 3-0 wins by the Mets make for a happy podcast. Zack Wheeler cruises and Mickey Callaway spills the secret sauce regarding Wheeler's sudden ascent. Josh also gets inside Nats' fans heads and previews the series finale.
2017 form shown in 2018 by two veterans having disappointing seasons. Jason Vargas- six shoutout innings. Jay Bruce- big eighth inning home run off a lefty. Mets shut out Washington! Yes, this happened! Josh recaps and Mickey Callaway speaks to the media.
Steer ropin' Madison Bumgarner vs bass fishin' Jacob deGrom was every bit of thepitchers' duel we had expected. deGrom strikes out 10 andloses, Bumgarner runs his scoreless innings steak at CitiField to 33 and Josh breaks down a tough loss to SF. Mickey Callaway weighs in, and Jon Miller updates the Citi Field paper towel situation.
Noah Syndergaard breezes, Jeff McNeill stays hot, and a Hall of Fame announcer updates you on the press box men's room. Josh recaps the 6-3 win, Mickey Callaway talks big about big Dom Smith, and JOsh previews the deGrom-Bumgarner showdown in today's series finale.
The best #68 since Jaromir Jagr? Rookie Jeff McNeil has another four hit game - he's now batting .433 at Citi Field while the rest of his teammates flail and miss constantly at home -- and the Mets beat the Giants. Is he the next Daniel murphy? Who is now a Cub, by the way? Josh offers opinions, Mickey Callaway holds his press conference and by the way, Reyes just had his best game in two years, too.
Four hours 20 minures, one run scored, one pop up bungled, and a series-opening loss to SF. Josh remembers a similar play from '62, Mickey Callaway laments a wasted gem from Zack Wheeler, and yada yada yada, the series continues tonight.
The Mets demolish the Phillies in front of hundreds of floss-dancing little leaguers in Williamsport, wearing cool uniforms and making Jason Vargas look like a left-handed Jacob deGrom. Josh summarizes the whirlwind trip to Central Pennsylvania; Todd Frazier and Mickey Callaway weigh in, and Josh tells you why Buster Posey is his favorite Giant in advance of the San Francisco series.
deCy Young Award moved closer to deTri State Area Saturday night; Jacob deGrom dominated the Phillies shaking off a rain delay and minimal run support and Josh has the info. Jake speaks about his thoughts on the prestigious award, as does Mickey Callaway... and Josh previews the upcoming day in Williamsport with the Little Leaguers.
Aaron Nola stakes his claim for Cy Young vs the Mets and the Phillies run wild on Noah Syndergaard (did Steve Jeltz just steal a base???). Also, Josh talks ice cream with the most well-liked press room attendant in the NL, Mickey Callaway talks about the game, and a guy named Zamora pitches for the Mets, up from AA. It's a pretty broad podcast, this one.
A record setting 24 runs on 25 hits in game one! Rosario! Plawecki! Bautista with 7 RBI's in a game he doesn't even start! Position players pitching three innings! Chaos in Philly. Then a loss in game two of the doubleheader. Josh pores over the record books, compares it all to an It's Always Sunny episode, then gets the skinny from Mickey Callaway on why Steven Matz is struggling and if Brandon Nimmo is hurt.
NY 16 Balt 5- close enough, albeit with no poolside guarantees from Kevin Plawecki. The Plaw Dawg did hit a grand slam; Nimmo went 5-5, etc etc etc... even the newest Met Jack Rheinheimer got into the act. Zack Wheeler wins again and the Orioles fall to 50 games out of first. Josh recaps, tells you some things you may not have otherwise known, and Mickey lauds Wheeler for winning without his command. Next up- Philadelphia Asdrubals. Josh previews the series.
Letdown Baseball: The Mets stink it up in Baltimore after the awesome win in the Bronx the night before. Vargas pitches well, the bullpen does not and the offense, other than Nimmo, is a no show. Josh compares the managers, Mickey Callaway meets the media, and Josh thinks Camden Yards could use a little help from handyman.com.
Jacob deGrom no longer has a losing record! Huzzah! he strikes out 12. Double huzzah! The Mets hit five homers. Tripe huzzah! Josh recaps the one game make-up series vs the Yankees, previews what's next in Baltimore, updates the progress of David Wright and Mickey Callaway helps Josh stump for deGrom's Cy Young Award hardware.
David Wright plays... and speaks! Mickey Callaway speaks too after a 4-3 win in Miami that included homers from Reyes and Conforto and seven strong innings from Thor. Josh recaps and explains why a guy named Tobias Moskowitz is the smartest guy in the room.
Mets lose in 11; Cory Oswalt is decent, Todd Frazier drives in three. But more importantly, Josh talks German pop duos from the early 90s and does a deep dive into who the fourth face on the Mets' Mt. Rushmore should be after Seaver, Gooden, and Wright. Oh, and there's news about Wright, ready to play some third base in the minors this weekend. Enjoy the show.
Is Zack Wheeler now ahead of Syndergaard in the Mets' pitching hieracrchy? Should Peter Alonso get called up to become the 52nd Met of the year? Does Jerry Blevins get to throw more than one pitch next time he comes out of the bullpen? All of this discussed after the Mets 6-2 win in front of 6,993 fans in Miami. Mickey Callaway weighs in and Josh previews tonight's game. Also, who's belt is this??
Nicknames revealed for Players' Weekend? Worst novelty baseball songs of all time? Nolan Ryan singing something from a Broadway musical? George Foster and Tim Tuefel rapping? A conversation with Reds' Hall of Fame announcer Marty Brennaman? A Marlins series preview? Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes.
A surprise first inning thunder and lightning barrage ends up being the highlight of the night; the Mets lose 6-1 as Jason Vargas' ERA approaches 9. Josh recaps what happened, offers a cool couple of stats about Jeff McNeil and some other Mets, then turns it over to Mickey Callaway to explain what went wrong. Seriously, though, that rainstorm was epic.
Matt Harvey was contrite when he met the NY media before the game. Ed Kranepool was, unsurprisingly, delightful. And as a bonus, the beat the Reds, 6-4. Josh recaps and Mickey Callaway dissects the Noah Syndergaard start.
Happiness is hitting some home runs and taking a 3-0 lead vs Atlanta. However, the lead disappeared, the Mets lost, Cory Oswalt got a no decision, and now here comes the Dark Knight, back to Gotham as a Cincinnati Red. Josh reviews the Sunday game, previews Matt Harvey's return and Mickey Callaway tries to explain things like Bautista's slump and changing pitchers too early.
The Zack Attack shuts down Atlanta and newcomer Jeff McNeil wields his oddly-shaped stick for goodness. Josh weighs on on Wheeler's emergence (17 straight scoreless innnings!) as does Mickey Callaway. A bonus "did you know" about Mets with 1,000 games played -- stump your friends for cash.
The Mets got two hits for Cy Young candidate and lovable loser Jacob deGrom, and one was by deGrom himself. One man can't do it all, and Josh breaks down the myriad ways the Mets are letting down the stoic righty, who's now 5-7 with an ERA of 1.85. Is that stat line even possible??? Mickey Calllaway weighs in, and there's a Steven Matz good news/bad news injury update.
Cespedes has the first of his two heel surgeries in Wisconsin and the Mets stay back in Flushing to lose to the Braves. The newest Met looks great in relief, Smilin' Brandon Nimmo homers and Josh reviews the game. GM John Ricco speaks about the latest injury news (Matz?) and Mickey Callaway talks sloppy defense.
Syndegaard returns from a weird disease and pitches well... Flores makes some poor defensive plays but also homers.. Reyes homers from both sides of the plate a day making his pitching debut... Mets lose. Mickey Callaway meets the media; Josh previews the Braves series. Conway Twitty referenced as a bonus.
A poorly timed mission statement to be sure: The Mets hold onto their pitchers at the trade deadline, then promptly lose 25-4 to the Nats in a game that somehow wasn't that close. Bizarre records and truths are unearthed by Josh; Mickey Callaway meets the media, and Josh offers a detailed review of Jose Reyes' 48-pitch 8th inning and subsequent 54.00 ERA.
Josh sits down for an extended interview with Ron Darling, then gives the latest on the Wheeler/Matz trade rumors and previews the Nationals series.
We'll know soon whether or not the Mets are wheeler dealers with Wheeler, but his Sunday start in Pittsburgh was fantastic. Josh reviews it, takes you on a walking tour of the Burgh, and Mickey Callaway weighs in on what's next.
Find out what happens when Asdrubal Cabrera gets the coffee house treatment, and Josh tries to record a podcast during an epic post-game fireworks show. Hilarity ensues. Also, deGrom pitches well and loses yet again; Mickey Callaway comments and Josh previews the series finale.
Asdrubal Cabrera is a now a Phillie. Austin Jackson is now a Met. The seventh Met pitcher of the night in Pittsburgh failed to contain David Frese, who single-handedly beat the Mets 5-4. An exit interview with Cabrera, post-game comments from Mickey Callaway and more bad puns from Josh.
The Pirates play horribly, the Mets play well and the Mets raise their own Jolly Roger at the Buccos' expense. Josh interviews rookie Jeff McNeil, recaps the 12-6 win, Mickey Callaway meets the media, and everyone wonders if Zack Wheeler will be traded before his start this weekend.
Cespedes is done for the year. And maybe a good chunk of '19. So now what? Josh explores, and recaps Cory Oswalt's first-ever big league win, over his hometown SD Padres. Co-GM John Ricco weighs in, Cespedes speaks, and Josh previews the red hot Pirates.
Cespedes to the DL but will he need surgery? Will Jeff McNeil get a hit in every big league at bat? Was this Zack Wheeler's last ever start as a Met? Josh explores these questions and Mickey Callaway (although not Cespedes) addresses the media.
Fact. Best ERA in the sport, tied for 81st in wins with five. How is this possible?? Josh divulges and recaps what else went wrong in the series opener vs the Padres. Co-GM John Ricco talks about Cespedes and the trade market; Mickey Callaway checks in on several points; Noah Syndergaard is still quarantined. Sigh.
Co-co-co-general manager John Ricco stood in front of two dozen members of the press corps and answered pointed questions about Cespedes and Familia and the Mets general direction. Then oh-by-the-way'ed that Noah Syndergaard has hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Seriously, this is just how it's going these days. Josh has the upshot for you, then previews the Padres series.
A no go for Yo. Calcified heels? Closers dealt to the West Coast? New prospects traded in from Oakland? The Mets almost rally off Aroldis Chapman? All of that plus Mickey Callaway's post-game presser.
That feeling of Cespedesless-ness is gone! Yo returns with a Yankee Stadium homer and the Mets win. But is Jeuyrs Familia an ex-Met? Josh recaps a nutty night in the Bronx; Mickey Callaway weighs in on what he knows. The DMP is back, baby!
Josh has run out of announcers to interview during the all star break so he interviews himself while walking down E. 86th Street in Manhattan. If you saw that happen live, we're really sorry.
Wayne Randazzo stops by the podcast to talk about how he and SNY's Steve Gelbs have emerged as the thirtysomething power couple of the Mets media squadron. (Sorry about the use of the word "squadron.") One of the industry's up and coming stars takes you inside his Mets workday as the AllStar break nears its end.
Meet the Maj! Meet the Maj! Step right up and meet the Maj! Chris Majkowski is the 26-year producer/engineer of the Mets radio broadcasts and he has plenty to say.
Inside The Actors Studio with the great radio voice of the Mets Howie Rose. Matteau! Matteau! Matteau! (And also Johan Santana)
Daniel Murphy beats the Mets off the bench. Josh recaps the homestand and previews what's ahead; Mickey Callaway talks to the media after a rain delayed 6-1 loss to the Nats. Happy All Star break...
Two in a row at home??? Yep, for the first time since May. Zach Wheeler wins at CitiField for the first time all year, Conforto homers, and Josh recaps a fine day at the ballpark. Mickey Callaway talks about the changes in Mr. Wheeler while everyone wonders what the heck Dom Smith is still doing here.
Amed "Rosy" Rosario continues to bloom; Josh recaps the 4-2 win vs Washington, Noah Syndergaard returns and talks to the media upon improving to 5-1. Mickey Callaway weighs in and Josh admonishes a jogging Bryce Harper as a bonus.
Murphy-meh. Scherzer-meh. But Rendon and Harper hit huge home runs and the Mets fell short against the Nationals, a team they hadn't seen in forever. Josh breaks it down, looks forward to Thor's return Friday night, and Mickey Callaway explains his bullpen usage.
Brandon Nimmo continues to be all that is right with the Mets, the world, and certainly his profession; smiling through a slump, the Happiest Man in Baseball wins it with a pinch hit homer vs the Phillies. Josh recaps, moans about another ND for deGrom, and we hear Mickey Callaway stump for his pitcher to start the All Star Game next week.
Vey deep on the depth chart sat 28 yr old Drew Gagnon, summoned to make his first ever big league start. It didn't go well, and the Mets lost for the second straight game to the Phillies. Amed Rosario had a big night though; Josh talks about the positives amid some not-so-great injury updates; Mickey Callaway weighs in, and everyone eagerly awaits the next two starts from deGrom and Matz.
A doubleheader vs the Phillies produced more Wilmer walkoff pixie dust in game 1, but then a pitcher hitting .053 winning the game for the visitors in game 2 with a bases loaded double. (A game that featured dueling one-hitters until the ninth.) Mickey Callaway explains some weirdness; Josh teaches you how to pronounce the name of the Mets pitcher who's starting tonight.
The good news is Jacob deGrom's an all-star! The bad news is the Mets almost got no-hit Sunday by Nate Eovaldi. Josh reviews, Mickey Callaway talks about his team's energy, and then there's a nice long preview of the Phillies series.
The Mets somehow go 0-for-17 with men on base. Josh and manager Mickey Callaway both take a stab at trying to explain how this is possible.
Jose Bautista has found a home in Flushing; at least until he maybe gets traded. A Bautista walkoff grand slam caps a great night at the ballpark. Josh recaps, pokes fun at the Rays' starting rotation solution, and Mickey Callaway talks to the media. Cespedes and Syndegaard news too.
A super-stuffed Friday podcast features Part2 of the "VH1: Gary Cohen Behind The Music" expose; there's a Top 10 of Most Interesting Tampa Bay Rays; and Josh talks about deGreatness of deGrom. Record-setting podcast length, so plan accordingly!
The 4th of July in Canada was productive if not patriotic; the Mets win behind a solid... bullpen?? Josh recaps the series split vs the Jays, looks ahead to the Rays and Mickey Callway tells you why the hitting his finally coming around.
Welp. The so-called hottest team in July lost it's mojo up North; Josh explores the bullpen implosion, Mickey Callaway laments the latest one to get away, and Josh previews the July 4th road trip finale.
On a day off in Toronto, Josh meanders through a bonus-track podcast covering everything from the Mets at the midway point to what's unique about Canada to a field trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame to interviewing reliever Tim Peterson in a tunnel. Oh, and a preview of the Blue Jays series.
The Mets escape Florida with a 5-2 win; now they are taking their talents from South Beach to Toronto. Josh recaps the much-needed victory, (kind of) quotes Drake, and Mickey Callaway talks about the importance of Steven Matz.
A loss in Miami - yes, in a deGrom start no less - sinks the Mets to "worst record in the National League" status. Josh examines how this can possibly be... Mickey Callaway does his best to explain a five-win June... and everyone is happy it's now July.
The Marlins are telling their fan (s) to "trust the process," and at least for a night, the process paid dividends at the Mets expense. Josh explains why Jacob deGrom didn't start, why Yoenis Cespedes didn't show up, and what else went wrong... Mickey Callaway finds some positives deep in the Mets bullpen.
Orel Hershiser joins Josh as a special guest as we flash back to the Mets memorable '99 season. And yes, this is an obvious attempt to take your mind off of having just lost two out of three to the Pirates. #LGM
A 9th inning meltdown in the rain is recapped, but also, meet the Mets #1 draft pick Jarred Kelenic, and enjoy a look-ahead at the upcoming Marlins series at no extra charge.
GM Sandy Alderson takes his leave for health reasons. Now what? Josh has all the news, and the Mets get an emotional win with another Flores walkoff hit. Hear from Sandy, Jeff Wilpon, David Wright and Mickey Callaway on a jam-packed poscast.
Flores bat flips and the Mets rally... but come up short to make it seven straight losses. Josh has some ideas on "doing what the game asks you to do;" Mickey Callaway's post-game comments keep getting shorter. Also, a look-ahead to the rest of the homestand.
The magical misery tour continues; pitching injuries lead to Jerry Blevins' first start since A-ball in 2005; he and the rest of the bullpen soldier through 11 innings before a SEVETH Dodgers HR of the day kicks the Mets down the mountain. Josh recaps the craziest game of the year, updates Brandon Nimmo's injury situation, and previews the Pirates series.
The Kershaw-deGrom rematch was a bit of a dud; and while the Mets kept it close until Matt Kemp came off the bench, it's now 11 straight losses to LA. Josh reviews, debates whether or not Chase Utley is a Hall of Famer, and Mickey Callaway looks for bright spots.
The Mets home woes continue; the LA Story included a gamebreaking granny from Cody Bellinger and a tough loss for Zack Wheeler. Josh recaps; previews the epic deGRom-Kershaw Saturday matchup, and you'll hear from Mickey Callaway and Sandy Alderson. Cespedes? Cespedes?
Come for the 6-4 loss; stay for the Dodgers preview that yes, includes some old school Beasties. The Mets finish 3-7 on their arduous road trip; Josh recaps the Thursday game from Denver, does an extended series preview vs LA, and Mickey Callaway tells the media "don't worry."
Just in case you didn't have time to register Tuesday's 10-8 Mets loss, that's okay... there was another one Wednesday. Josh has the grim details, but also some good news about the state of the once-defeated batting attack. And a breakdown of Denver, CO culture. And the post-game comments from Mickey Callaway.
Jason Vargas has the misfortune of following Jacob deGrom in the Mets rotation. His turn vs the Rockies , um... did not match deGrom's. Several Rockies home runs after the fact, Josh recaps the action, has some odd encounters with 80-something press box attendants and shares Mickey Callaway's post-game comments.
So much for "they never score for deGrom." The carnage started with an inside the park HR from Nimmo, ended with a two RBI single from Nimmo... and all of his friends and family from Wyoming went their G-rated version of berserk at Coors Field. A memorable night of Mets baseball; Josh recaps and provides perspective. Mickey Callaway answers the media's questions.
Down to their last out, the Mets explode for four in the 9th to shock AZ. Big home runs, clutch pitching, weird plays... and now, seeya, Phoenix. Josh recaps the D'backs series, previews the Rockies series, plays some of the soundtrack from the movie "Three Amigos" and checks in with Mickey Callaway.
...And the runs come rushing through. The Mets win decisively behind Matz and Conforto; Josh and the radio crew play ping pong (play by play included), 10 hits are achieved with no Yo and no Bruce, Mickey Callaway sounds relieved.
The Mets are the first team since 1876 to go from 10 over .500 to 10 under .500 within the first 66 games of a season. Josh tells you how that's possible and predicts a Diamondbacks-style turnaround from the recent mess is coming soon. Stats to blow your mind; another Mickey Callaway press conference with tough questions, and why Josh walked three miles to get fruit.
The Mets are 9-for-90 on the road trip so far. You may have surmised they are still on a losing streak. Josh explores the amazing numbers, offers hope for a turnaround, and Mickey Callaway explains it as best he can to the media.
To take your mind off the Mets nearly getting no-hit in Atlanta, Josh introduces you to a must-subscribe YouTube channel that feature a Mets bench player; Mickey Callaway meets the media; the Arizona series is previewed.
To lessen the sting of the Mets' 9th loss in 10 games, Josh checks in with David Wright... but yes, meantime, the Mets got three-hit and Mickey Callaway explains why he got ejected from the game in Atlanta.
Noah may be on the DL, but let's celebrate the Mets' recent win by letting him reading lines from Adam Sandler movies. That, and Josh looks back at the career of the recently-released Adrian Gonzalez while looking forward to who's on first gong forward.
Up comes Frazier! Up comes Frazier! Hose 2-run HR carries the Mets and the eight game losing streak is over. Josh comments, Mickey Callaway meets the media, the Atlanta series is previewed and Josh gives a roster update from the bathroom of the team bus.
The Mets have lost 10 straight at home for the first time since 2002. Aaron Judge hit the decisive home run and Yankee fans were way too loud at Citi Field. Josh helps you through the darkness and Mickey Callaway answers some tough questions.
The Mets bats continue to be tumbleweeds and another sterling deGrom effort goes to waste. Josh tries to make sense of it with some eye-popping stats and Mickey Callaway tries to stay upbeat. Sigh.
As the Mets struggle to score, Yoenis Cespedes remains on the DL. Josh does a deep dive on the lineup, on Cespedes, on the just-completed draft, and more... and Wayne Randazzo interviews Davey Johnson. no extra charge.
The Orioles gain their revenge 49 years later by holding the Mets to one run in eight hits in two games. Total. Josh reviews the carnage, looks ahead to the Yankees series and we hear Mickey Callaway address an ornery bunch of writers.
Getting 2-hit by a guy with a 6.80 ERA is low ebb. Josh recaps the Tuesday night game against the Orioles, previews the Wednesday game, and Mickey Callaway tries his darndest to explain what's going wrong these days.
Mets picked 6th in the draft... now welcome in the Orioles.. welcome back Todd Frazier. Josh has the info you need and a conversation with asst. GM J.P. Ricciardi about drafting, scouting, trading and life.
Go Cubs, Go. Seriously, just leave. Mets get swept in a 4-game series; Josh reviews, Mickey Callaway meets the media, and Josh offers a preview of the Mets' #6 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft.
Jacob deGrom is amazing, the offense and back of the bullpen not so much. Josh recaps a torturous 14-inning, 5-hour, 450 pitch loss to the Cubs and previews the series finale.
The Mets bullpen undoes it again, and manager Mickey Callaway is left to explain it away after. The skipper's press conference, Josh's commentary and a preview of the rest of the Cubs series all packed into 15 minutes.
Seth Lugo's return to the rotation worked out great, but the bullpen sagged and the Mets lost. Josh reviews, and Sandy Alderson talks colorfully about the injury situation.
The most unlikely Mets win of the year features five strong innings from Jason Vargas and two from a guy no one knew existed until last night. Josh recaps a remarkable victory and previews the Cubs series as well.
40% of the pitching rotation down with bum digits on the same day?? Only in New York, kids. Josh updates the growing injury situation and Mickey Callaway explains the late-inning decisions in a tough 7-6 loss.
Doubleheader split on a rainy night in Georgia. They lose the one started by Jacob deGrom and win the one started by PJ Conlon? Ohhh those wacky Mets. Josh details it, Mickey Callaway and DeGrom comment on it.
Josh recaps an 8-7 loss and chats with the legendary Bob Uecker. Manager Mickey Callaway tries to make sense of the 7th inning meltdown that cost the Mets in Milwaukee.
Aaron Rodgers throws for 362 yds and the Packers win, 17-6. Wait. Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich each reach base five times and the Brewers win, 17-6. Either way, a poor showing in Wisconsin Saturday; Josh recaps and previews the series finale.
In a battle of the bullpens, the Mets lose in 10 to the Brewers... when the Mayor of Ding Dong City simply looks at ball four. A disappointing ending is detailed by Josh; Mickey Callaway provides an honest assessment of AJ Ramos.
Nimmo and Matz; One Pitches, One Bats. Josh recaps the shutout victory keyed by the two good buddies; Mickey Callaway provides his perspective.
The Mets lose the game and the series to Miami by identical 2-1 counts. Where's the hitting? What's up with this upcoming road trip being suddenly perilous? Josh explores.
Surprise! Jose Bautista is a Met. And he got in the lineup immediately. Josh provides perspective and previews tonight's finale vs the Marlins.
Jason Vargas dazzles. Seriously. And the Mets make it 5 of 6 in the win column. Josh reviews and preview's tonight'sZack Wheeler start.
Amed Rosario turns into Yoenis Rosario for two innings, carrying the Mets to a sweep of the Snakes. Josh recaps and previews the Marlins series; commentary from manager Mickey Callaway.
Flores wins it in the Saturday night Citi Field fog; Josh recaps and previews the Sunday finale vs the D'backs.
The Mets get huge nights from Conforto and DeGrom. Josh recaps, Mickey Callaway speaks, and Steven Matz reveals why he's better at mindfulness these days.
Diamondbacks series previewed, first quarter of the season analyzed, the food offered in various media lounges discussed.
Yoenis Cespedes goes to the disabled list after all, and the Mets lose for the first time ever i Queens to Toronto. Convincingly, In the rain. Josh reviews and previews the Arizona series.
Josh recaps the Mets 10-run thrashing of Toronto and gets you ready for the series finale
The Toronto series begins with Noah Syndergaard on the mound vs. his old organ-i-zation. He never did get beyond "eh"-ball with them. (That's it for the Canada jokes, promise.)
20 first inning foul balls?? deGrom's grand return cut short?? A loss to the Phillies?? Yeah :/ Josh recaps and looks ahead to the coming homestand.
No game Saturday due to rain, but a podcast mixed in Gary Cohen's car featuring a conversation with Dom Smith.
The Mets get two huge swings with two outs to go, getting a huge win in Philly. Josh recaps Friday and previews Saturday.
Josh previews the weekend series in Philly, revisits LineUpCardGate and has interviews with everyone from Sewald to Swoboda.
A lineup card snafu, a walkoff home run, and now a chance to go to Philly and make amends. Josh recaps the Reds series and looks ahead to the weekend series vs the Gabe Kaplers.
Harvey to Cincy. Mesoraco to the Mets. Frazier to the DL. Guillorme to the big leagues. Josh tries to make sense of a dizzy day on the road.
The Mets break a losing streak with four home runs and (almost) four innings from a little Irish lefty. Josh recaps and resists the urge to riverdance.
Injury bug bites again, Mets lose again, Josh tries his best to keep you sane. Preview of Cincy trip and all you need to know about PJ Conlon.
Mets losing streak hits five; Mickey Callaway stays upbeat, Matz makes a positive statement, Josh previews the finale.
The Mets almost complete an amazing comeback hours after cashing out on the once-amazing career of Matt Harvey. Josh has commentary and reaction.
Jacob deGrom's MRI tube was friendly Thursday... the Atlanta Braves not so much. Josh recaps from CitiField and previews the Rockies series.
Updated info about DeGrom's injury from last night... regular podcast detailing the Oceans 11 event Cespedes had at second base.
Yoenis Cespedes' personal Ocean 11 event at second base is overshadowed by a Jacob deGrom injury -- Josh recaps and previews the series finale vs Atlanta
Rookie Mike Soroka and some other barely post-pubescent teammates lead Atlanta to a win; Josh recaps and GM Sandy Alderson weighs in on Page 6 Matt Harvey"
The Mets turn the tables on San Diego with a 14-2 win; Josh recaps although he is still butt-hurt by not receiving a single piece of Gary Cohen's birthday cake.
To take your mind off a 12-2 loss to the Padres, Josh interviews Mets executive Donovan Mitchell Sr, whose son may be NBA Rookie of the Year
Late Night West Coast Baseball from "America's Finest City." Josh recaps what you missed if you failed to stay up late and pays tribute to "Mr. Padre;" the late Tony Gwynn.
"Who is John Gant?" Atlas shrugged, but we know: He's the former Met who beat his old team with three innings of spotless relief. Josh recaps and previews San Diego.
Matt Harvey's got nothing to say but you do get to meet the newest Met, Corey Oswalt who saved the bullpen Wednesday night in St. Louis.
Another comeback win for the 15-6 Mets, including the team's longest home run in five years. Josh recaps and looks ahead to the Wednesday night game.
Keith Hernandez stops by the podcast to move some merch and talk about the before/after his trade from St Louis to New York. Josh previews Cardinals series.
Don Sutton on why he'll always owe Sandy Alderson a big one; Noah Syndegaard table reads the movie "Step Brothers" with Josh. Seriously.
The Mets lose a late lead, hear way too much of the Tomahawk Chop, and fall to 14-6. Josh reviews -- and previews the series finale.
Saved By The Button, starring Robert Gsellman (of Westchester HS in LA no Bayside, but still...) Josh recaps a zany extra inning win vs Atlanta and recalls the famous Mets-Braves extra inning game of '85
One Matt pitched well; the other not so much. Mets lose, but still at 13-5, there is much to like. Josh recaps the Thursday game and previews Friday from (very) suburban Atlanta.
The Mets trump the Nationals' mere 6-run eighth from Monday with a 9-run eighth on Wednesday. Josh recaps and previews the trip to Atlanta.
The Nationals have stolen more bases than any Major League team and the Mets have allowed the most. This toxic combination - and a 5-2 loss - explored by Josh Lewin.
The king of the walk offs walks one off vs. the Brewers. Mets improve to 12-2; Josh reviews the Sunday game and previews the Monday series opener vs. the Nats.
Must every Mets loss be 5-1 at home in windy weather?? Josh explores, previews Brewers series finale.
Josh reviews the Mets' 9th straight win and talks Lorenzo Cain vs Matt Harvey (World Series Game 5. Too soon?)
The Mets had the day off, remained 10-1, and prompted Josh Lewin to recall the Summer of 2015. Cliff Floyd talks wardrobe and killin' it on Canadian Shark Tank.
Josh recaps the latest, greatest comeback and previews the Mets chances to start out 10-1.
Now THAT is one magic Lugo. Seth Lugo escapes jams late, Rhame saves a thriller, Mets now 7-1 as they sweep the Nats and go to Miami. Josh reviews and previews.
Josh does the podcast from the parking lot of a hotel near Heathrow Airport. Really. Oh, and the Mets are 6-1 after another Familia save vs. the Nats.
With the Mets off yesterday, a longform interview with Mets TV broadcaster Gary Cohen. "Inside the Actors Studio," but with Gary, basically.
The Mets blow up the Nationals home opener hitting three home runs; Josh reviews the carnage.
The Mets improve to 4-1 winning after a rain delay in Flushing, head off to Washington for the Nats opener. Josh reviews and previews; Mickey Callaway speaks.
A recap of the Artist Formerly Known As The Dark Knight manhandling Philly; a preview of the series finale. Josh reminds you to bundle up.
Postponed due to snow, Mets take a break; Josh has info about the Phillies and their controversial manager, interviews asst. GM and Villanova fanatic John Ricco.
Taking 2 out of 3 from vs the Cardinals; Getting ready for the GKE (Gabe Kapler Experience)
After a Mets off day, Josh Lewin dives deeper into the Mets hits and errors columns and chats with GM Sandy Alderson.
A recap of Mets Opening Day, thoughts from Tim McCarver and Keith Hernandez about the late Rusty Staub, and a look-ahead to the rest of the series vs. St. Louis