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Week 6 was pure chaos — the kind that makes you question if anyone actually knows football anymore. Farace and Tim are locked in, Melo’s whereabouts remain a mystery (as usual), and Anthony’s “highly tentative” tag means we’ll believe it when we see it.The Bucs, Colts, and Patriots keep on rolling. Baker Mayfield has Tampa humming, Indy keeps stacking wins behind a balanced attack, and Mike Vrabel’s Patriots are quietly climbing back into the AFC conversation, playing tough, disciplined football that’s starting to look like vintage Vrabel ball. On the flip side, it was a week of monster upsets: the Giants, Panthers, and Falcons all took down favored opponents, leaving analysts scrambling and fans wondering what the hell just happened.The 49ers? Bad luck doesn’t even begin to cover it. Fred Warner’s season-ending ankle injury is the latest in a brutal run that’s gutted their core. Across the league, the Chiefs look like they’re back in business — Mahomes finally looks comfortable, the offense clicked, and the defense held firm when it mattered. The Eagles, though, are in free fall. Two straight losses, a 4–2 record, and an offense that looks completely lost — what’s going on in Philly? And as for the Titans, the trainwreck continues. Brian Callahan is out as head coach after a miserable 1–5 start, and Mike McCoy steps in as the interim to try to stop the bleeding.We’ll break it all down — the shocks, the collapses, and the mayhem — plus the return of Tim’s “Fugazi or a Beautiful Thing.” Tim’s bringing the teams, and the rest of us are bringing the smoke. Who’s legit? Who’s all hype? Expect plenty of yelling, arguing, and at least one “you’re outta your mind” before it’s over.Then it’s on to The Unsportsmanlike Forecast — our Week 7 picks, where Farace goes with his gut, Tim rides the vibes, Melo (if he shows) stirs the chaos, and Anthony crunches the numbers that nobody listens to.And of course, the MLB Playoffs are cooking. The Dodgers, Brewers, Blue Jays, and Mariners are the final four, and it’s all gas, no brakes. Farace will be raising a glass to celebrate the Phillies getting bounced — because nothing goes better with playoff baseball than a little Philly misery. #NFL #MLB #UnsportsmanlikeConduct #PopCulturePros

Welcome to another episode of The Put it in the Books Show, where Farace, Rodriguez, and the perpetually elusive Producer Joe (we're still not sure if he's just a very articulate echo) may or may not be joined by Keith, who's currently listed as a game-time decision—apparently, deciding if his commentary is more necessary than his golf swing. This week, we're pondering a tough question: Are the Mets running out of steam or just playing hide and seek with their talent? After losing 5 of 6 games, including a less-than-stellar performance against the Athletics at home, it's starting to feel like the Mets might need more than a pep talk—maybe a pep rally. We'll take a look back at the series against the Mariners and Athletics where the wins were as scarce as a quiet day in Times Square. Looking forward, the Mets have a chance to redeem themselves against the Marlins and Orioles at Citi Field. Here’s hoping the home field advantage plays out better than a sitcom reboot. Amidst the gloom, David Peterson has been a silver lining, coming up clutch as a starter. He's been putting in the work like Rodriguez at an all-you-can-eat buffet—determined and surprisingly effective. And stirring the pot further, there's talk of a new rule change requiring starting pitchers to go a minimum of six innings—with a few exceptions, of course, because in baseball, as in life, there's always a fine print. Join us as we dissect these developments with the kind of critical analysis that’s only slightly more serious than Farace' theories on ballpark hot dog rankings. Tune in for an episode packed with more curves than a seventh-inning stretch in the upper deck. #PiitB #Mets

It’s getting ugly. The Giants dropped their fifth straight, falling 27-20 to the Green Bay Packers — and you could barely tell it was a home game. MetLife Stadium was covered in green and gold, echoing with “Go Pack Go” chants while Big Blue looked more like Big Bruised. With Jaxson Dart still sidelined in concussion protocol, veteran Jameis Winston started and delivered the full Winston experience: 237 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and a few “what was that?” throws mixed in. The offense moved in bursts, the defense bent until it snapped, and the post-game boos weren’t from visitors — they were from whatever Giants fans stuck around to the end.Off the field, rookie running back Cam Skattebo found himself right back in the headlines. Out for the season with a serious ankle injury, he was spotted ringside at Monday Night Raw with teammates Abdul Carter and Roy Robertson-Harris, and the New York media lost its mind. WFAN’s Brandon Tierney, ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, and New York Post’s Ryan Dunleavy all slammed him for “showboating while hurt.” Skattebo fired back on social media, saying he’s “rehabbing every day” and “not sitting home miserable just to make talk-show hosts happy.” Whether you love it or hate it, at least the kid’s got some fight in him — something the rest of this roster could use.Now the Giants head to Detroit for a Sunday 1 p.m. clash with the 6-4 Lions, and it’s starting to feel like every week’s another trip to the gallows. The Lions can score in bunches with Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs lighting it up behind a nasty offensive line. Meanwhile, the Giants haven’t won a road game since Week 5 of last season in Seattle — yeah, it’s been that long. If they want to prove they’re still fighting, this is the week to show it. Farace’s patience is shot, Tim’s Good, Bad & Ugly list is mostly “ugly,” and morale’s sinking faster than the team’s playoff odds. #Giants #BigBlue #WeStompedYouOut #WSYO #PopCulturePros

We’re hitting everything from roster upheaval to coaching changes. The McNeil trade chatter is heating up, Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz are back on the market after opting out, and both Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson are gone as the Mets overhaul the entire coaching infrastructure. We’ll break down Carson Benge’s legit shot at becoming the centerfielder of the future, why Lindor needs a real backup shortstop, which minor leaguers enter true put-up-or-shut-up mode, and what the pitching staff has to look like if 2026 isn’t going to be another September disaster.We’ll also celebrate the newly announced Mets Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Lee Mazzilli, Bobby Valentine, and Carlos Beltrán. And yes — we’ll dig into the big question: is Cooperstown next for Beltrán, and how soon? Some of us think he’s in. Some of us (cough Farace) think the voters love to make people wait just to feel important.From free-agent fits to bullpen reconstruction to trying to understand why this team collapses every September, we’re laying out the whole roadmap. Expect Farace’s rants, Rodriguez’s spin, and Joe chiming in from the wall every time someone mentions “this should be easy” — because nothing with this franchise is ever easy.It’s the season wrap-up, the therapy session, and the first steps toward 2026. Buckle up. #Mets #PiitB# PutItInTheBooks #ThePutItInTheBooksShow

The Giants blew a 19-0 lead and somehow let the game slip 33-32 against the Denver Broncos — giving up 33 points in one quarter and missing two extra points. Epic collapse. Rookie QB Jaxson Dart is still showing flashes—he now has 10 total TDs in his first four starts. The issue? The defense’s prevent package melted down again, and the coaching staff is getting roasted. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen has overseen two spectacular last-minute collapses now. Oh, and the beef is real—veteran Russell Wilson is publicly calling out former coach Sean Payton, saying his comments were “classless”. No sugarcoating this.Now the Giants must regroup—for real—because Sunday at 1 p.m. they head into enemy territory to face the Philadelphia Eagles. Philly’s beefed up with veteran pass rusher Brandon Graham coming out of retirement to bolster their rush. We’ll be watching:Can the Giants stop the rookie roller-coaster and finish games?Will the defense stay awake for all four quarters?Is it time to pull the trigger on WR help ahead of the trade deadline?Farace is ready to explode, and Tim has the “Good, Bad & Ugly” list pre-written in the margins. This one’s gonna be raw.

Now that’s how you answer back. After looking like a JV squad in New Orleans, the Giants flipped the script and smacked the Eagles 34-17 under the Thursday night lights. Philly came in as a 7.5-point favorite and left wondering what the hell just happened. Jaxson Dart put on a show — one passing touchdown, one on the ground, and plenty of swagger to make the Eagles’ defense rethink their whole existence. Cam Skattebo? The rookie was a straight-up bulldozer — three touchdowns, 98 yards, and made Philly’s D-line look like they were auditioning for matador school.Defensively, the Giants brought heat all night with seven tackles for loss and three sacks, two of those coming from Brian Burns, who’s quickly becoming a problem for opposing quarterbacks. Special teams kept the energy high too — this unit might just be the most consistent part of the team right now. Crazy to think this was the same squad that looked lifeless a week ago. The rookie rollercoaster is real, but when it clicks, it looks good. Real good.Now the talk turns to the trade deadline. Is Devin Singletary on the move? Do they bring in a wide receiver? The front office has decisions to make, and the team might actually be worth helping if they keep this energy up. Next up, the Giants head to Denver to face the 4-2 Broncos — a team that just struggled with the Jets in London. Can Big Blue stack wins, or are we back to chaos next week? Farace is ready to gloat, Tim’s fired up, and Dave… well, he’s probably adding a few more needles to that voodoo doll just in case. #WeStompedYouOut #WSYO #Giants #PopCulturePros

We Stomped You Out S8E5: Saquon’s Trade Drama & Turnover Circus in the Big EasyWhat a week for Big Blue drama. First, we find out Saquon Barkley wanted out back in 2023 — asked for a trade, but John Mara shut it down like a bouncer at 2 AM. So while Saquon’s ballin’ somewhere else, we’re left watching this circus unfold.The Giants just got smacked 26-14 by the Saints — and let’s be real, it was ugly. Five straight turnovers. Count ‘em — five. Jaxson Dart looked like a rookie for the first time all year, tossing two picks and coughing up the ball under pressure. Cam Skattebo joined the turnover party with a red-zone fumble that killed momentum, and Darius Slayton? Bro, enough’s enough — another brutal drop and a fumble. The wide receiver crew as a whole might as well be running routes with oven mitts on. The defense kept ‘em in it early, but when your offense treats the ball like a hot potato, it’s curtains.Farace is heated about the lack of accountability, Tim’s ready to unleash a Good, Bad, and Ugly segment that might need three parts, and Dave’s probably sticking pins in his Daniel Jones voodoo doll while laughing through the pain.Now the Giants limp back home for Thursday Night Football against the hated Eagles. Philly’s defense is licking its chops, and if the turnovers don’t stop, this could get real embarrassing, real fast. Can Dart bounce back? Can anyone catch a pass? Or are we looking at another primetime meltdown? Strap in — this one’s gonna be spicy. #NYGiants #Giants #GMEN #WeStompedYouOut #PopCulturePros

Finally — Big Blue showed a pulse. The Giants pulled off a 21-18 win over the Chargers, and rookie Jaxson Dart got his first start and first dub. Kid looked solid — tossed a touchdown, ran one in, and actually looked like he knew what he was doing out there. Sure, he got sacked five times (’cause this O-line couldn’t block a folding chair), but he hung in. Cam Skattebo ran hard, the defense showed up with two picks on Justin Herbert, and Brian Burns hit that Spider-Man sack celebration like he just swung in from Queens. Yeah, it was messy, but a win’s a win.Now for the gut punch — Malik Nabers is done for the year with a torn knee. Brutal. Just when the offense was starting to click, boom — best weapon gone. So now it’s next man up. Maybe Theo Johnson, maybe Wan’Dale, maybe some dude we never heard of. Somebody better step up.Farace and Tim are breaking it all down, and you know Tim’s got that “Good, Bad, and Ugly” segment ready — probably with a whole lot less ugly maybe. Farace is still side-eyeing the play calling and might blow a gasket talking about the O-line. But hey, at least we ain’t 0-4. Speaking of… next up, a trip down to New Orleans to face the 0-4 Saints. Can the Giants stack a couple wins, or we gonna be right back in pain next week? Either way, you know Farace, Tim, and maybe Dave (if he ain’t too busy with that Daniel Jones voodoo doll) got plenty to say. #Giants #WeStompedYouOut #Chargers #Saints

Week 2 was brutal and beautiful all at once: the Giants dropped a 40-37 overtime thriller to the Cowboys, and it hurt. Russell Wilson threw for 450 yards and 3 touchdowns, doing everything but close it out. Malik Nabers went off too, racking up 167 yards and two scores. But penalties were the killer: 14 flags for 160 yards—including four by James Hudson on a single drive. That’s the kind of self-inflicted mess you expect in a horror flick, not a chance at a road win. And to make it sting worse? The Giants once again fell victim to the curse of 60-plus yard field goals, with Brandon Aubrey drilling a 64-yarder in OT to seal the deal.There were positives. Rookie Marcus Mbow stepped in when Hudson got benched and kept things stable. Jaxson Dart got a few snaps, just enough to make fans wonder if it’s time to see more of him. Andrew Thomas is also inching closer to returning and could be back against the Chiefs if he makes it through practice healthy.Farace, Tim, and sometimes Dave (when he’s not poking pins into his Daniel Jones voodoo doll) have plenty to chew on. Tim’s annoyed at yet another collapse after a strong effort, while Farace is furious at how passive the defense looked in the 4th quarter and OT. The Giants did look much better overall than Week 1, but at the end of the day a loss is a loss. Next up: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Can the Giants finally get Thomas back, cut down on penalties, and break this cursed stretch of heartbreakers? Farace will rant, Tim will swear, and Dave might light that doll on fire for luck. This one’s gonna be wild. #Giants #GMEN #NYGiants #PopCulturePros

It’s Season 8, Episode 18 of The Put it in the Books Show. Tonight, Rodriguez, Farace, and Producer Joe (holding it down behind the wall) are here, while Keith remains out. We continue to send all of our positive thoughts and well wishes his way, and we can’t wait to have him back with us ASAP.As for the Mets—things are rough. They’ve lost 5 straight, look lifeless in Filthadelphia, and are now 10 games behind the Filthies for the division lead. What once looked like a dream season has slipped into nightmare territory, with the Mets barely hanging onto the final Wild Card spot while the Giants, Reds, and Diamondbacks are breathing down their necks.Sixteen games remain. That’s it. Sixteen games to turn this thing around or watch it all go to waste. The starting pitching has been inconsistent outside of the rookies, the bullpen is shaky, and the lineup looks allergic to hitting in big spots. If there’s any chance to salvage this season, the Mets need to play with absolute desperation and ride the energy of a Citi Field crowd that must be rocking every single night.After tonight’s finale in Philly, the Mets head home for a critical stretch: three each against the Rangers, Padres, and Nationals. These games will either stabilize the season—or bury it.So join the crew as they dig into the standings, the collapse, and whether there’s still time for this team to salvage what was supposed to be a special year. Expect Farace’s frustration, Rodriguez’s spin, and Joe’s sarcasm behind the wall, all while Mets fans everywhere cling to that tiny word we know too well: “hope.” #Mets #PiitB

Farace and Tim are back for Season 8, and somehow they’re still convincing themselves this is the year the Giants escape the Groundhog Day loop of misery. The offseason brought in Russell Wilson as the veteran “steady hand” at quarterback, but rookie Jaxson Dart is already looming as QB2 and looking like the guy who might get the call when things inevitably spiral. Malik Nabers, fresh off a monster Pro Bowl rookie year, headlines an offense that actually has some playmakers this time, with Cam Skattebo and Greg Dulcich adding depth, while the line prays Andrew Thomas can stay upright and John Michael Schmitz remembers how to snap the ball. On the other side, Dexter Lawrence anchors a beefed-up defense with rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter and new faces like Roy Robertson-Harris and Jevon Holland trying to turn “bend and break” into something slightly less embarrassing.But here’s the rub—this team has the NFL’s toughest schedule. Ten playoff teams, early back-to-back road trips in the NFC East, and a murderers’ row of quarterbacks waiting to feast. Farace and Tim will run through the schedule game by game, trying to figure out if this team can claw past the “best 4-win team ever” label or if they’re destined for another season of creative heartbreak. Expect plenty of sarcastic optimism, painful reality checks, and the kind of Big Blue banter only two diehards who should know better can deliver. #Giants #WeStompedYouOut #PopCulturePros

It’s Season 8, Episode 17 of The Put it in the Books Show—Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe (hiding behind the wall as always) are ready to roll, while Keith is out under the weather (or maybe still laughing at the parabolic mic story from the Filthies series).The Mets are suddenly looking like a real October threat again, fresh off a sweep of the Filthies at Citi Field that cut the NL East gap to just four games with 29 left to play. The Mets now hold the third Wild Card spot with a 4.5-game cushion over the Reds, sitting 2.5 back of the Padres and 4 behind the Cubs for the top two spots. Translation: it’s all still on the table, folks.The kids are doing their job and then some. McLean and Tong both look like they could be the horses down the stretch—though let’s not crown them just yet, since Mets pitching has a way of testing fan patience faster than a rain delay with no tarp in sight. Meanwhile, Lindor, Soto, and Alonso are playing every day like their lives (or at least our sanity) depend on it. And the best part? A handful of the biggest contributors are homegrown—All-Stars in the making straight out of the Mets’ pipeline.Next up: four at Citi Field against the Marlins, followed by a massive road trip through Detroit, Cincinnati, and Filthadelphia. The stretch run is here, and the Mets are heating up at the right time. Or, knowing this team, they’ll find a new way to give us heartburn—but either way, we’ll be here for every pitch.So pour yourself something strong, strap in for the stretch, and join Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe as they break down the standings, the stars, and whether or not this team is finally ready to go from pretenders to contenders. #PiitB #Mets

It’s Season 8, Episode 16 of The Put it in the Books Show—Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe (holding it down behind the wall) are on deck, while Keith is out under the weather (or maybe just sparing himself from watching more blown leads).The Mets managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory again, coughing up a 3-run lead and losing to the lowly Nationals. This isn’t just a bad loss, it’s the kind of game that makes you wonder if the stretch run is going to be a stretch too far. Five games back of the Phillies and clinging to wild card position, every one of these collapses feels like a gut punch.Injury news doesn’t help either: Alvarez remains out, joined by Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo, and Luis Torrens on the sidelines. On the flip side, Francisco Lindor just won NL Player of the Week, proving he can carry the lineup when he’s locked in. Baty has been on fire, Vientos is showing signs, and the offense overall has looked better… except when they’re blowing games against the Nationals.The bullpen additions are still a mixed bag, but somehow, when the hitting coach stopped coaching hitting, the bats got going. Go figure. Now it’s time to see if the Mets can pick themselves up—three in Atlanta followed by a massive four-game clash with the Phillies at Citi Field.So pour a stiff drink and join Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe as they try to sort through the standings, the injuries, the blown leads, and maybe even corner Joe into apologizing to Brett Baty.

It’s Season 8, Episode 15 and the second half is rolling—Farace, Keith, and Producer Joe (holding it down behind the wall) are on board, while Rodriguez has called in “out sick” (or maybe just hiding from trade rumors and Statcast charts).The Mets have stormed back into first place with four straight wins and a sweep of the Angels, and now all eyes are on the looming trade deadline. Who’s on the wish list? Names like Dylan Cease, Mitch Keller, and a few spicy bullpen arms are swirling, and the front office is lurking around every available center fielder who can actually catch a fly ball.Meanwhile, the youth movement is in full effect. The Baby Mets are all getting their reps—maybe to boost their trade value, or maybe just to keep the fans from rioting. Francisco Alvarez’s return has been electric: he’s not just homering, he’s doing everything right behind the plate and at bat, giving the lineup some real life just when it needed it most.The staff is finally getting healthy, with Blackburn and Megill on the way back, so naturally the guys will debate if this is the group to trust, or if it's time for a deadline shake-up. And with road trips to San Francisco and San Diego next, the test doesn’t get any easier.Expect Farace to demand a blockbuster, Keith to play armchair GM (with way too much conviction), and Producer Joe to explain why a decent bullpen might be the difference between October baseball and October misery.First place, trade buzz, and a Baby Mets glow-up? Let’s put it in the books before Steve Cohen buys another entire roster.

The Put it in the Books Show – Season 8 Episode 14: Grading the Mets, Saluting the Captain & Second Half HopesIt’s the All-Star break hangover edition, and the whole gang—Farace, Rodriguez, Keith, and Producer Joe (behind the wall)—is back to hand out the most highly anticipated, hotly debated, and barely scientific report cards in all of Mets Nation. First up: first half grades for everything and everyone. The lineup gets graded (spoiler: Soto brings the curve way up), the pitching staff gets a harsh look, management faces its own midterm review, and yes, even the fans are getting a grade—good luck if you’ve ever left a game in the 7th inning.But it’s not all tests and critiques. Saturday at Citi Field is all about the Captain, David Wright, as he finally gets his number retired. Expect stories, nostalgia, and a little envy from the current roster—because let’s face it, nobody’s made the hot corner look as smooth in Queens since.We’ll also break down the real keys to the Mets’ championship push in the second half: will the bullpen hold together with chewing gum and wishful thinking? Can the offense stay awake past the sixth inning? And is there a single person on the staff who can prevent a rain delay from lasting four hours?As for the crew: Farace hands out grades like expired Halloween candy, Rodriguez lobbies for a “participation trophy” for everyone, Keith finds a way to bring up 1986 (again), and Producer Joe is just happy to have WiFi strong enough to stream the episode.Buckle up, Mets fans—the second half is here, the hopes are high, and the sarcasm isn’t going anywhere. Let’s put it in the books—before someone asks us for a makeup exam. #Mets #PiitB #PutItInTheBooks

The prodigal son returns—Farace is back behind the mic and instantly claims credit for the Mets’ latest turnaround. Rodriguez, Keith, and Producer Joe (as always, holding things down behind the wall) join him for another jam-packed episode, and the Mets have actually given them something to smile about heading into the All-Star break.First up: David Peterson is officially an All-Star, joining Edwin Diaz, Lindor, and Alonso on the NL squad—because nothing says “2024 Mets” like David Peterson with an ASG patch. Meanwhile, the biggest snub in baseball? Juan Soto, and you can expect a full-blown Farace rant aimed straight at Michael Kay, who just can’t let go and still monitors Soto like he’s waiting for him to put on pinstripes again. Michael, buddy, it’s over. Let it go.The Mets just took 2 of 3 from both the Brewers and the Yankees at Citi Field, then split the first two in Baltimore to start the road trip. Offense is finally waking up—especially the Fab Four of Nimmo, Lindor, Soto, and Alonso, who are all starting to heat up and look dangerous in the lineup.On the mound, reinforcements are coming: Senga and Manaea are both set to return this weekend, and the rotation is finally getting healthy at the right time. The crew will debate—do you trade Starling Marte or keep the outfield depth for the stretch run? With the Royals up next and the All-Star break just around the corner, the boys have plenty to dig into.Expect dry humor, a little therapy for Keith’s stats addiction, Producer Joe’s random hot takes, and Rodriguez demanding respect for the Citi Field crowd. Farace will probably find a way to make it all about himself—and Michael Kay. Let’s put it in the books—no Yankee tears allowed. #PiitB #PutItInTheBooks #Mets

Rodriguez and Keith are on duty tonight, Producer Joe is (as always) behind the wall and currently 75/25 on whether his WiFi will actually hold up long enough for him to join the misery. Farace is out again—not because he’s jumping ship (he’d rather eat a cheesesteak in Philly than wear another team’s gear)—but because his absence has sent the Mets into such a tailspin that he’s now on a spiritual quest to find answers, a working bullpen, and maybe a few hits with runners in scoring position.The Mets? Well, they just got outscored 30-4 by the Pirates, which is about as fun as a root canal with no anesthesia. The losing streak is now a full-on embarrassment, the offense has completely vanished, and the rotation looks like it was built from spare parts found at a Staten Island garage sale. Citi Field has gone from electric to existential crisis in record time.With the All-Star break mercifully approaching, the guys will break down what (if anything) can save this team. Trade for an actual pitcher? A real bat? Call up the entire Syracuse roster? And of course, no show would be complete without a few dumb takes from Mets fans everywhere—some so bad, you’ll wonder if Phillies fans are infiltrating our social media.Will Keith find a stat that makes things look even bleaker? Will Rodriguez manage to say something positive? Will Producer Joe’s WiFi finally betray him mid-rant?This is Mets baseball at its most chaotic, most painful, and (if you squint) most entertaining. And just to add to the drama, the Mets have three with the Brewers and then three with the Yankees—all at Citi Field—coming up next week. Let’s put it in the books—before the Pirates run off with that, too. #Mets #PiitB #PutItInTheBooks

Rodriguez, Keith, and Producer Joe are running the show tonight while Farace is out… getting his hair done. Yep, even bald guys need “me time,” and rumor has it he’s spending three hours at the salon debating gel vs. mousse.Meanwhile, the Mets are feeling the heat—some of it good, most of it not so much. Juan Soto is on another planet right now: 10 home runs and 18 RBI in June and absolutely torching baseballs like he’s got a personal vendetta. But outside of Soto and a few sparks, the offense has hit the snooze button lately, struggling to get anything going with runners in scoring position.On the mound, the pitching staff has had its ups and downs. Sean Manaea is temporarily shut down with an elbow issue after getting a cortisone shot, while Frankie Montas gave fans something to smile about with a sharp Mets debut—five scoreless innings and nine punchouts.The guys will break down the team’s recent slide, what’s been going wrong, and how the upcoming All-Star break could give this banged-up squad a much-needed reset. Is it just a midseason blip or something more concerning?Expect the usual chaos: Rodriguez throwing shade like it’s his job, Keith defending his latest Lindor glove take, and Producer Joe randomly bringing up something that will derail the show.It’s a rollercoaster season, but the ride’s not over yet. Let’s put it in the books.

Season 8 Episode 10 of The Put it in the Books Show is here, and the Mets are… still tied for first place with the Filthies of Filthadelphia. We don’t know how either. Farace is out tonight doing what he does best: parenting like a boss at his son’s championship game. Producer Joe is sweating through his jersey in 100-degree heat at Universal Studios. That leaves Rodriguez and Keith to piece together the current state of the Mets — and it’s not pretty.After being swept at home by the Rays and then punked in Atlanta, the Mets have now lost six straight and the wheels are looking a little wobbly. That once-dominant pitching staff has gone from nails to "nail-biting." The lineup continues to sputter with runners in scoring position, and the offense has no rhythm. But hey, all-star voting is underway! Lindor and Pete are locks — but does anyone else deserve a nod?Now comes the test. Three massive games in Filthadelphia, followed by a four-game revenge series against the Braves at Citi Field. Can the Mets bounce back and bury their division rivals? Or are we heading for panic mode?Tune in as Rodriguez and Keith break it all down, roast a few bats, try to stay optimistic, and take you through the week that was in Mets Land. It’s The Put it in the Books Show — sometimes therapy, always Mets. #Mets #PiitB #PutItInTheBooks

The Put it in the Books Show S8 E9: Mets Rolling, Senga Hamstrung, Citi Rockin’, Rays Up NextIt’s Season 8, Episode 9 of The Put it in the Books Show and all four hosts are in the house tonight — Farace, Rodriguez, Keith, and Producer Joe behind the wall, ready to break down another wild week of Mets baseball.First, the big news: Kodai Senga is headed to the 15-day IL after straining his hamstring covering first base in the finale against the Nationals. The fellas will dive into what this means for the Mets’ elite pitching staff, which has carried the team through the first two and a half months of the season. How long will Senga be out? And who will step up in the meantime?Even with the bad injury news, the Mets are on fire. They just swept the Rockies in Colorado, swept the Nationals at Citi Field, and have now won six straight and seven of eight. The record stands at 45-24, good for a 5.5-game lead over the Phillies in the East, and a ridiculous 27-7 mark at home — where Citi Field is packed and rocking on a nightly basis.And it’s not just pitching. The offense is sizzling, with the big four of Lindor, Nimmo, Soto, and Alonso all locked in at the plate. The team is doing what great teams do — beating the bad teams, competing with the good ones, and keeping the wins rolling in. We’ll ask: do Mets fans really understand what they’re watching this year, or are we all still too scarred by past seasons to fully enjoy it?Also up for discussion — the dugout vibes are off the charts, with Steve Gelbs practically a full-fledged member of the team now with all the postgame celebration fun. If you can’t have fun when you’re winning like this, when can you?Up next: three with the Rays at Citi Field. But then comes a road trip with some serious swag potential — the Mets head to Atlanta and Philadelphia with a chance to flat-out bury both the Braves and Phillies in the standings if they keep playing like this. You want to make a statement in June? Go into those ballparks and stomp on your division rivals.The guys will break it all down, talk about what the Mets need to do to keep the momentum rolling, and whether this team is truly built for the long haul.Expect Rodriguez to question the bullpen plan, Producer Joe to already be scouting deadline targets, Keith to rattle off five advanced stats none of us asked for, and Farace to remind everyone this is what elite baseball looks like.Let’s put it in the books. #PiitB #Mets