Straight Outta Flushing - Mets Podcast

On a new episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry shares his take on Mets fans cheering for Pete Alonso after the Orioles slugger hit his 300th career home run during his first series at Citi Field as a visiting player.

The Mets dropped two of three to the Yankees, but which performances deserve a closer look? Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down Round 2 of the Subway Series on Straight Outta Flushing, including Francisco Lindor’s two-homer, five-RBI weekend, Juan Soto’s unusually quiet walk total and home runs from AJ Ewing and Carson Benge. Plus, the guys examine Christian Scott’s last three starts and look at some farm system news: ⚾️Jefferson Rojas earns a promotion to Triple-A Syracuse after hitting nine homers in 29 games with Binghamton. ⚾️Mitch Voit takes home the organization’s Player of the Year award. ⚾️Jonathan Santucci earns Pitcher of the Year honors with 157 strikeouts, tied for third-most in the minors. Which performance gives you the most optimism about the Mets’ future? 0:00 Intro 01:02 Subway Series Round 2 Recap 10:37 Jefferson Rojas Promoted To Syracuse 17:29 Mitch Voit & Jonathan Santucci Win Player Development Awards

On a new episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward preview the second part of the 2026 Subway Series, which is set to conclude at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. (0:00) Round 2 of the 2026 Subway Series (6:00) Can the Mets give the Yankees trouble? (10:55) Mets’ trio of young starting pitchers (14:35) Gap between Yankees and Mets (20:45) Subway Series predictions

Jonah Tong is back in the Mets’ rotation but could New York still need to make a major move for an ace this offseason? Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to Tong’s first start of 2026 and break down what stood out from his outing, the adjustments he has made since his first major-league opportunity and what role he could play in the Mets’ starting rotation in 2027. Then, the conversation turns to two of the biggest potential pitching targets of the offseason: Tarik Skubal and Michael King. Should the Mets go all-in to land Skubal? Would King be the smarter investment? And how should David Stearns balance adding an established top-of-the-rotation starter with the organization’s young pitching talent? (0:00) Intro (0:40) Jonah Tong’s first start (8:40) Tong’s adjustments (14:20) What do the Mets need this offseason? (19:55) Targeting Tarik Skubal (32:10) Alternatives to Skubal (38:55) Projecting Mets’ 2027 rotation

Tyler Ward dives into the Mets likely decision to call up Jonah Tong. Plus, ten prospects you need to know that are tearing it up in the organization.