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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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!
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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
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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?
#mets #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #lgm #mlbplayoffs #nlds #lfgm #newyork #syracuse #syracusemets #milb #mlbwildcard #mlbpostseason #mlbpodcast
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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
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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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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through a GAME ONE WIN for the New York Mets in the NL Wild Card Series. The Mets topped the Brewers 8-4 behind timely hits, Luis Severino doing just enough, a masterful performance from Jose Butto and the bullpen and Carlos Mendoza pushing all the right buttons.
00:00:9-58: Game One recap
9:59-13:45: Looking ahead to Game Two, the rest of the series...dare we say to Philly?
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through every high and low of the GAME OF THE YEAR for the New York Mets. In game 161 of the season, the Mets topped the Braves in SPECTACULAR fashion to clinch the 11th postseason berth in franchise history.
00:00-5:20: Game 161. How did we get here?
5:21-7:48: The Mets were DEAD in the WATER until the offensive EXPLOSION in the top of the 8th
7:49-11:30: Edwin Diaz MELTDOWN, Francisco Lindor DOES IT AGAIN
11:31-20:06: Who's responsible for the Mets' success this season? Mendoza's decision to KEEP Diaz in for the 9th
20:07-26:38: Mets CLINCH postseason berth. ALL of the feelings. ALL of the emotion. ALL of the highs and lows. Steve Cohen's impact
26:39-34:59: Previewing BREWERS Wild Card Series...why we're INTO IT in Milwaukee
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down another WEEK OF WINS for the New York Mets. After sweeping the Nationals, the Mets took three of four from the Philadelphia Phillies and hold a 2.0 game lead over the Braves in the NL Wild Card race with six to go. One week left. Buckle up!
00:00-8:00: Mets SWEEP the Nats, DOMINATE the Phillies, Sam goes to Citi Field
8:01-10:40: Lineup SCORCHES, Iglesias, Taylor, Alvarez on FIRE
10:41-13:47: LuisAngel Acuna MAKES HIS MARK
13:48-16:18: The rotation SPARKLES and SHINES
16:19-20:55: Mets play FINAL regular season series at Citi Field, SNY broadcast SHINES
20:56-28:18: Playoff SCENARIOS for the Mets heading to Atlanta
28:19-35:15: Kodai Senga update, Christian Scott TOMMY JOHN, Mets playoff rotation
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