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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski provide updates on the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES after USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported the New York Mets are the "clear-cut favorites" to land the superstar. Plus, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge win MVPs unanimously.

    00:00-8:04: Mets reported "favorites" to land Juan Soto
    8:05-12:32: Aaron Judge says he HAS NOT TALKED to Soto...why are the Yankees being so CALM?
    12:33-17:12: MVP races- Ohtani, Judge win UNANIMOUSLY
    17:13-18:42: Yusei Kikuchi, starting pitching MARKET

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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and it's MLB AWARDS SEASON! Does Shohei Ohtani deserve to win NL MVP unanimously? Who will take home NL Manager of the Year? PLUS, an update on the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES.

    00:00-1:35: THANK YOU JAMES BUCKLEY!!
    1:36-6:06: Paul Skenes wins NL Rookie of the Year: did Jackson Merrill get ROBBED?
    6:07-10:29: Will Carlos Mendoza or Pat Murphy take home NL Manager of the Year?
    10:30-18:05: Will Shohei Ohtani win NL MVP unanimously AGAIN? Will Francisco Lindor get any votes- and does he deserve to?
    18:06-29:29: Latest on the JUAN SOTO SWEEPSTAKES - does he deserve Ohtani-esque money?
    29:30-33:43: Sean Manaea gets MARRIED, rejects qualifying offer

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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
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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap a FUNERAL of an NLCS Game 3 for the New York Mets. WARNING: We have nothing positive to say. Join us.

    00:00-3:44: Game 3 was EMBARRASSING
    3:45-6:08: Take Alvarez OUT of the LINEUP
    6:09-10:38: CLUNKER at-bats
    10:39-11:23: Severino’s START
    11:24-13:58: Tylor Megill gives up a MOONSHOT to SHOHEI OHTANI
    13:59-15:27: Mets pitchers need to stop WALKING BATTERS, need better AT-BATS
    15:28-19:37: Mets need to play like ANY DAY could be the LAST. We are RUNNING OUT OF TOMORROWS!

    #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb

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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through what felt like a MUST WIN GAME for the New York Mets in Game 2 of the NLCS - and win they did. Sean Manaea was masterful, Mark Vientos provided pop, and the Mets are headed back to New York with the series tied 1-1 against the Dodgers. Buckle up!

    00:00-7:24: WE ARE BACK. Lindor sets the tone for a good night
    7;25-11:02: Mark Vientos is a STAR
    11:03-14:48: Have a NIGHT, Sean Manaea
    14:49-19:16: Bullpen, Diaz get it DONE
    19:17-21:45: Looking ahead
    21:46-26:31: Francisco Alvarez's WOES with RISP, holding runners on
    26:32-29:37: Eric Adams wears the WORST hat of all time
    29:38-32:36: Why the Dodgers are dangerous, serious outlook heading back to NY
    32:37-38:16: A little bit about us! Who we are, what we do, welcome new listeners

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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Mets' 9-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS. A bad Senga outing combined with just three Mets hits was a recipe for failure. Will their magic be back tomorrow?

    00:00-12:33: Senga has HORRIFIC outing, where does the pitching stand after this?
    12:34-13:48: Mets bats were LIFELESS in Game One
    13:49-15:44: Winker's baserunning BLUNDER
    15:45-28:13: Looking ahead to Game Two, don't PANIC just yet

    #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb

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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski preview the Mets and Dodgers NLCS and discuss the possibility of the first Subway World Series since 2000. Could New York City survive it?

    00:00-11:52: The METS' strengths and the DODGERS' weaknesses
    11:53-16:54: KODAI SENGA pitching GAME 1
    16:55-22:32: Should JEFF MCNEIL be on the NLCS ROSTER?
    22:33-33:13: The METS are AMERICA'S TEAM, a potential SUBWAY SERIES World Series?

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  • Ashley Wenskoski and Dan Papillo are here to CELEBRATE. The New York Mets, against all odds, are headed to the National League CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES thanks to one big swing from Francisco Lindor. All of the highs, lows, hugs, and tears from the Game Four NLDS win over the Phillies...coming your way

    00:00-8:09: Lindor is a HERO, the Mets are NLCS BOUND
    8:10-9:09: Padres or Dodgers?
    9:10-10:31: Jose WINtana twirls a GEM
    10:32-12:53: We SURVIVED the Edwin Diaz HEART ATTACK
    12:54-13:29: How sweet it is to knock off the Phillies
    13:30-17:51: Postgame celebration. Citi Field environment is ELECTRIC, we will SEE YOU IN THE NLCS

    #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #mlbpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #nlds #nlcs #newyork #philadelphiaphillies #syracuse #syracusemets #milb #mlbpostseason

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  • Ashley Wenskoski and Dan Papillo recap the Mets THRILLING 7-2 victory in Game 3 of the NLDS over the Phillies. Sean Manaea's MASTERFUL performance has the Mets one win away from the NLCS.

    00:00-1:33: Citi Field was FIRED UP, Grimace hits the big time
    1:34-3:02: Pete Alonso solo SHOT, Mets get to Aaron Nola
    3:03-4:09: Jesse Winker goes DEEP
    4:10-6:08: BIG insurance runs, Sean Manaea SHOVES
    6:09-7:25: Jose Iglesias adds on, CAN WE GET THE CANDELITA REMIX?!
    7:26-10:37: Bullpen usage
    10:38-13:39: Looking ahead to Game FOUR, Mets NEED to CLOSE IT OUT at Citi Field

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  • The Why Am I a Mets Fan? Podcast goes ONE on ONE with New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry. The 8x MLB All-Star reflects on life after baseball, the obstacles he's overcome, and the current playoff run for the New York Mets. Strawberry was a 4x World Series Champion throughout his career with the Mets and Yankees.

    00:00-5:47: Life after baseball, the lowest point of his career, overcoming addiction
    5:48-8:30: Thoughts on the 2024 New York Mets and their potential to "ignite New York" with this playoff run

    #mets #mlb #darrylstrawberry #newyorkmets #letsgomets #lgm #lfgm #mlbpostseason #majorleaguebaseball #mlbplayoffs #nlds #newyork #mlbpodcast

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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski vent after the Mets' back-and-forth game, and eventual loss against the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS. Edwin Diaz and Tylor Megill...oh my. Mark Vientos' heroics weren't enough, and the Mets will now head to Citi Field for games 3 and 4.
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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski rejoice after the Mets' crazy come-from-behind win over the Brewers in a Game 3 winner-take-all classic to advance to the NLDS for the first time since 2015. 

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  • Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to recap the Mets BLOWING the second game of the NL Wild Card Series. After taking a 3-1 lead, Phil Maton allowed the Brewers to roar back in the bottom of the eighth inning. It's WIN OR GO HOME for the Mets in Game 3 on Thursday. BUCKLE UP!

    00:00-8:55: Game Two recap, Maton MELTDOWN, bats gone MISSING with RISP
    8:56-13:34: A look ahead at Game Three. This is it!

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