Episodes

  • FALLOUT from Carlos Mendoza FIRING, players REACT

    FALLOUT from Carlos Mendoza FIRING, players REACT
    Jun 30 2026
    In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the fallout from the Mendoza firing and the players' reaction to it, as well as their initial thoughts on new Mets manager Andy Green. PLUS, former hitting coach Eric Chavez's comments on the behavior of Mets star Juan Soto. 00:00-5:49: Our INITIAL thoughts on new METS manager ANDY GREEN 5:50- 7:59: What did the PLAYERS say about MENDOZA'S firing? 8:00-15:52: Eric Chavez drops BOMBS on his podcast about JUAN SOTO (HIS REPORT, UNCONFIRMED) 15:53-19:33: WHO will be the next METS MANAGER? 19:34-23:21: Marcus Semien HURT, Mauricio ACTIVATED #mlblb #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #newyorkmets #newyork #mlbbshorts #sports #sportsnews #podcast #mendoza #mets #baseball FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Last-place Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza

    Last-place Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza
    Jun 26 2026
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski RETURN from vacation to discuss some major MLB news. On Friday morning, the New York Mets (34-47) FIRED manager Carlos Mendoza, who had been at the helm for 2.5 seasons. Andy Green will manage the team in the interim. Discussing Mendoza reaction, David Stearns' press conference, potential next managerial candidates, and a whole lot more! Join us! 00:00-5:35: Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza - was it deserved? 5:36-18:03: How much of this is on David Stearns vs. Mendoza? How did the Mets get themselves into THIS MESS?! 18:04-23:51: Andy Green takes over in the interim, going over potential next managerial candidates (Alex Cora? Albert Pujols?), and what the Mets should look for in their next leader #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #metsbaseball #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #sports #podcast #carlosmendoza #mendoza #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Benge, Ewing inject LIFE into the Mets on .500 West Coast Trip

    Benge, Ewing inject LIFE into the Mets on .500 West Coast Trip
    Jun 10 2026
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest week of action for the New York Mets. The Mets go 3-3 on their final west coast swing of the season and are now back in New York to host the Cardinals and Braves. Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury and Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are injecting life into this team. Can the Mets build off of a stretch where they've won 7 of 10? Join us! 00:00-3:45: Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury 3:46-5:05: Kodai Senga rehab stint DELAYED 5:06-11:47: Mets go 3-3 on west coast swing, take the series against the Padres, Carson Benge is HOT 11:48-14:32: Pat Murphy trashes Brandon Sproat on the Brewers 14:33-20:18: If the Mets keep rolling, could they be BUYERS at the Trade Deadline? #mets #newyork #mlb #baseball #mlbb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #sports #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #brewers #milwaukeebrewers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • SCORCHING Soto: Mets SWEEP Marlins, head out west

    SCORCHING Soto: Mets SWEEP Marlins, head out west
    Jun 2 2026
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the Mets have won four straight games. The Mets SWEEP the Marlins, Juan Soto is on an absolute tear, and now this team heads out to the west coast to see if they can build momentum after a winning month of May. Join us!! 00:00-8:27: Juan Soto is SCORCHING hot, Mets sweep Marlins at Citi Field 8:28-14:06: Semien showing signs of life...what will the Mets DO with Bichette/Baty/Vientos defensively when Lindor returns? 14:07-19:05: Is there a CHANCE the Mets BUY at the Trade Deadline? 19:06-21:35: The rotation DISASTER, Peterson to the bullpen 21:36-23:26: What would be SUCCESS on the West Coast trip? 23:27-27:01: The Atlanta Braves (and Dom Smith?!) are the best team in baseball #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreator #mlblb #baseball #mets #metsbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #juansoto #soto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Is the season OVER for the Mets in MAY?!

    Is the season OVER for the Mets in MAY?!
    May 27 2026
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have gone from bad to WORSE. After winning 7 of 10, the Mets split a series with the Nationals and then get SWEPT by the Marlins. Is this season a lost cause already? What's wrong with Nolan McLean? And was calling up all of the kids too premature? Join us! 00:00-3:21: The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals 3:22-9:56: Mets get SWEPT by the Marlins in Miami 9:57-15:03: What is WRONG with Nolan McLean? Does he need to be sent back down to Triple-A? 15:04-17:43: The lineup is UNWATCHABLE 17:44-19:34: Will they fire Carlos Mendoza at any point? 19:35-27:34: Was calling up SOME of the kids too premature? Morabito back down to Triple-A, Wenninger pitching well for Syracuse #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #mlb #mlblb #mlbb #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #baseball #newyorkcity #newyorkcity #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • YOUNG GUNS: Mets have won 6 of 7, WALKOFF Subway Series finale

    YOUNG GUNS: Mets have won 6 of 7, WALKOFF Subway Series finale
    May 19 2026
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a positive week for the New York Mets! The Mets are calling up ALL of the kids, including OFs A.J. Ewing and Nick Morabito. Carson Benge has two walkoffs in a week, the Mets take 2 of 3 in the Subway Series against the Yankees and all of a sudden have won six of their last seven games. Is the youth movement here to stay?? Join us!! 00:00-10:50: Mets SWEEP Tigers, WALKOFF Subway Series win, maybe the kids are alright? 10:51-17:02: Rotation worries - Clay Holmes HURT for forseeable future. What do the Mets do with Sean Manaea? 17:03-22:55: Mets score 16 runs against the Nationals on Monday night, call up No. 11 prospect Nick Morabito. Is the outfield of the FUTURE already here?? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #baseball #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #sports #mets #newyork #newyorkcity #newyorkmets #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #yankees #newyorkyankees FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • EWING provides SPARK in MLB DEBUT

    EWING provides SPARK in MLB DEBUT
    May 13 2026
    In this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with minor league beat reporter Ernest Dove to talk all things AJ Ewing. The outfielder got the call up to the Mets after just 12 games with Triple-A. #baseball #metsbaseball #mets #sports #podcast #newyorkmets #major #majorleague #majorleaguebaseball #mlb #mlbb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Mets in FREEFALL + Alonso TRASHES Stearns' "formulas"

    Mets in FREEFALL + Alonso TRASHES Stearns' "formulas"
    May 11 2026
    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the continued sad state of affairs for the New York Mets. It's revealed that Pete Alonso spoke out against David Stearns' "formulas" last offseason...PLUS, how do the Mets fix baseball's worst record with 2+ months left until the trade deadline? Join us!! 00:00-8:09: Pete Alonso says David Stearns will still be "fiddling with his f**ing formulas" when his career is evaluated for the HALL OF FAME 8:10-15:00: Mets acquire INJURY PRONE PLAYERS and then are SHOCKED when everyone is hurt in May 15:01-20:48: Will the Mets FIRE Carlos Mendoza? 20:49-22:16: We are on the hunt for a specific hat #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreator #baseball #podcast #sports #podcastclips #podcasts #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #mets #newyorkcity #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins