Joe DeMayo welcomes a doubleheader of great guests to the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as offseason action quickly approaches for the Mets and all of MLB. First up, Ron Darling chats with Joe about the future of the SNY booth, as well as the future of the Mets starting rotation, the free agency of Tarik Skubal, learning from other playoff teams, and the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Mets championship. Later, Will Sammon of The Athletic checks in for a conversation that covers Tarik Skubal, Teruaki Sato, the possibility of moving Juan Soto to first base, and the potential prospects who could eventually be the solution at second base for the organization. The show wraps with a Mailbag that delivers questions about Francisco Alvarez, David Stearns, Kodai Senga, and more. 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 with Ron Darling!

00:40 Ron Darling talks his SNY future

02:00 What can Mets learn from this year's playoff teams?

03:50 Confidence in Mets young starters?

5:05 How aggressive for Tarik Skubal?

6:30 First base options

8:30 Forty years to the day for the 1986 Mets

10:30 Talking New Haven pizza

12:55 Goodbye to Ron

13:15 Will Sammon joins the show

13:35 MLB November to remember?

17:35 The chase for Tarik Skubal

24:20 The market for Teruaki Sato

29:05 TMP Voicemail: Move Juan Soto to 1B?

35:35 Down on the Farm: The future at 2B?

42:40 Mailbag - The Francisco Alvares/Travis d'Arnaud Comp

46:15 Mailbag - David Stearns in MIL vs NY?

52:45 Mailbag - What role for Kodai Senga?

54:55 Mailbag - Joe and Will's offseason activities?

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Chelsea Janes drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as Joe and SNY's MLB Insider go long on Tarik Skubal and the offseason ahead. Joe and Chelsea break down all the noise around the free agency of Skubal and the possibility of him landing with the Mets, while also discussing the roles Steve Cohen and David Stearns will play in any pursuit of the star pitcher. Later, they compare Freddy Peralta's time in NY with the more successful version in Tampa, while also contrasting the different ways a Brewers vs Rays World Series matchup can be interpreted in the shadow of MLB's ongoing labor issues. Later, the show takes voicemails about other pitching options and the future for Francisco Alvarez, while the Mailbag brings up the continuing questions at first base. 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!

01:10 Talking Tarik Skubal

13:40 What went wrong for Freddy Peralta in NY?

17:30 Rays vs Brewers in the World Series, what does that mean for MLB labor issues?

23:30 TMP Voicemail: Pitching options behind Skubal

28:50 TMP Voicemail: Positive points for Francisco Alvarez?

35:10 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas still making noise

40:05 Mailbag - First base options and solutions?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are in full offseason Mets mode, with a focus on free agency and what comes next. The guys talk Tarik Skubal, Ty France and other free agency options, plus play some voicemails that kick off conversations about Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and Bryce Harper. Down on the Farm features the future for Jefferson Rojas, while the Mailbag delivers questions about how quick the Mets can turn things around and the potential pursuit of Japanese star slugger Teruaki Sato. 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!

01:45 Talking Tarik Skubal

14:00 Checking in on the MLB Postseason

17:40 Mets make some coaching changes

20:25 TMP Voicemail: Evaluating the Franciscos, Lindor and Alvarez

27:45 TMP Voicemail: Non-Skubal free agent targets?

32:10 TMP Voicemail: Out of the box trade: Francisco Lindor for Bryce Harper?

37:15 Down on the Farm/Mailbag - Keep or trade Jefferson Rojas?

41:55 The Mets Pod programming note

43:15 Mailbag - How long will it take to "fix" the Mets?

47:50 Mailbag - More Teruaki Sato talk

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the final wrap on the 2026 Mets season, while looking ahead to what will come next. The guys recap their own 2026 season predictions, which turned out equally sad and hilarious, and break down David Stearns' end-of-year press conference. The Mets Pod Answering Machine takes a call about Bo Bichette, Down on the Farm examines where the Mets stand in the MLB Draft Lottery, and the Scoreboard crowns a champion. Finally, the show calls in the Mailbag as its closer, answering questions about potential offseason targets Tarik Skubal and Teruaki Sato. 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!

03:20 Recapping The Mets Pod 2026 Season Predictions (yikes)

09:40 David Stearns speaks

17:40 TMP Voicemail: Bo Bichette at 2B?

22:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag - where do Mets stand in MLB Draft Lottery?

26:30 The Scoreboard: Crowning the 2026 Champion

29:55 Mailbag - Can you name an available #1 starter not named Tarik Skubal?

32:40 Mailbag - What will it take to get Teruaki Sato?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to a new skipper and new voices in the Mets front office. The guys cover the news that Andy Green is interim Mets manager no more, as he signed a three-year deal to be the permanent bench boss. Connor and Joe also discuss the addition of Derek Falvey as Senior Advisor, Baseball Operations, the promotion of Kris Gross to Assistant General Manager, Scouting, and whether or not there will be more new names added to the front office in the near future. The Mets Pod Answering Machine takes a call about the next steps for the organization, the guys take one more Scoreboard swing for the season, and the Mailbag delivers one more look at what "could have been" last offseason. 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!

00:35 Green light for Andy Green as Mets manager

13:05 Steve Cohen promised changes to front office, and the begin

13:25 Derek Falvey added

16:55 Kris Gross promoted

19:15 More to come? Will there be a GM?

20:40 TMP Voicemail: The big picture future

30:00 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas, again!

33:35 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

34:40 The Scoreboard: making the final week's bets

37:00 Mailbag - What one move would you undo from last offseason?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo watch the past and future visit Citi Field. The guys cover Pete Alonso's return to Queens, plus positive signs from Jonah Tong, Christian Scott, and Zac Thornton. The Mets Pod Answering Machine kicks off a conversation about current Mets uniforms that ends in rankings, and Down on the Farm wraps up the seasons for top prospects Mitch Voit and Jonathan Santucci, who also appeared in Queens as they accepted minor league organizational awards. Finally, the show ends by opening the Mailbag for questions about the future of Dodgers free agency and the idea of targeting A's catcher Shea Langeliers in a trade. 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!

00:35 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field

03:55 Jonah Tong deals with the boos

07:50 Jonah Tong deals from the mound

11:05 Christian Scott, Zac Thornton and the future rotation

15:15 TMP Voicemail: Let's talk and rank Mets uniforms!

26:25 Down on the Farm: Mitch Voit and Jonathan Santucci

32:05 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

33:40 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

43:40 Mailbag - Will Mark Walter legal issues affect Dodgers in free agency?

46:30 Mailbag - Trade for Shea Langeliers?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo see pieces fueling the Mets now who could be the key to a successful future. The guys cover the positive response to adversity shown by young players like A.J. Ewing and Jonah Tong, while also taking one more look at the National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The Mets Pod Answering Machine has questions about Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, the Mailbag has questions about Juan Soto's future and the coming offseason, and Down on the Farm checks in on the recent powerful performance by top prospect Jefferson Rojas. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was: 5-2, mashing the Marlins?

01:45 A.J. Ewing, slump-buster

04:05 Jonah Tong back in the big leagues , what do we see?

13:30 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report

17:25 TMP Voicemail: What now for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

23:00 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas still powering

29:05 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

31:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

43:50 Mailbag - Will Juan Soto move to 1B? If so, when?

46:10 Mailbag - A sample plan for a successful offseason

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo start September with a look at players present and soon to be past. The guys take stock of the latest National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, while also doing a deep dive case study on the curious case of Luis Robert Jr., now that the outfielder is off to Baltimore. The Mets Pod Answering Machine brings in voicemails about lefty vs right splits and acquisitions to kickstart the Mets, Down on the Farm delivers an update on prospect Jefferson Rojas, while the Mailbag poses questions about the coaching staff, Marcus Semien, and Jorge Polanco. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - another me, with a splash of draft lottery update!

02:15 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report

09:45 Mark Vientos is back, will he play?

12:25 The Mets Pod Case Study: Luis Robert Jr.

23:55 TMP Voicemail: Obsessing over right/lefty splits

29:35 TMP Voicemail: One player to get the Mets over the top

36:45 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas

39:40 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

40:55 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

48:55 Mailbag - The future of this coaching staff?

52:40 Mailbag - Can Mets cut Semien and/or Polanco loose?

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