Why Am I a Mets Fan?

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and Spring Training is HERE!!!! (almost). This week, we analyze the projected 2026 Opening Day lineup and starting rotation for the New York Mets. Who will play where, and who's at risk of starting the season in Syracuse? PLUS, does this team have enough depth for the starting rotation? Join us!! 00:00-2:18: Spring training is here!! (almost)!!! 2:19-17:46: Grading the starting INFIELD - and why it's very unique heading into 2026 17:47-23:04: How will the OUTFIELD shake out? Robert Jr., Soto, Baty anyone? 23:05-28:20: Does the fate of this entire TEAM hinge on the success of the starting rotation? Is there any hope for Senga/Manaea? #mlb #mlbb #mlbfreeagency #freeagency #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #mlblb #mlbhotstove #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #lgm #lfgm #springtraining #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for another episode detailing the latest MLB offseason news and rumors. The Mets sign an aging Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league deal...plus, an exclusive article from the NY Post revealed some fascinating tidbits on the offseason this week. The Tigers wanted WHAT for Tarik Skubal? PLUS, the plans for Brett Baty come into focus. Join us!! 00:00-5:18: Mets to officially introduce Freddy Peralta on TUESDAY 5:19-10:00: MLB The Show and the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (the last 5% came early today) 10:01-17:23: Mets offseason RUMORS from NY Post article this week - Stearns has a plan for Brett Baty, Mets were close on Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso 17:24-21:30: The package that the Tigers wanted for Tarik SKUBAL 21:31-27:23: Mets sign CRAIG KIMBREL to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Low risk, high reward? Plus, Edwin Diaz's veneers #mets #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #mlboffseason #hotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #tarikskubal #freddyperalta #mlbfreeagency #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #edwindiaz LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another episode because the MLB hot stove is HOT. The Mets get their center fielder from the Chicago White Sox - Luis Robert Jr. is headed to New York for LuisAngel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauley. Did the Mets get a STEAL from the White Sox? PLUS, Cody Bellinger signs back with the Yankees, and Bo Bichette is officially introduced as a Met. Join us!! 00:00-15:20: Mets TRADE with White Sox for Luis Robert Jr...sending LuisAngel Acuna to Chicago. Was this a steal? 15:21-17:57: Cody BELLINGER signs BACK with the Yankees 17:58-21:32: BO BICHETTE introduced as a New York Met 21:33-24:19: Are the Mets going to trade for Freddy PERALTA? 24:20-28:24: Expectations for Carlos Mendoza in 2026 28:25-31:06: It won't stop snowing in Syracuse #mets #metsbaseball #lgm #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #mlbbcreatorcamp #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #codybellinger #luisrobert #chicago #whitesox #chicagowhitesox #brewers #mlbhotstove #lfgm #mlbfreeagency #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #bobichette LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One day after losing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets sprung into action. Was their backup plan better than their original one? #mlblb #mlb #mlbhotstove #newyorkmets #newyork #dodgers #losangeles #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #sports #podcast #baseball #baseballlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The horrors are ENDLESS. They CAN'T keep getting away with this. Kyle Tucker choses the Dodgers over the METS and BLUE JAYS. Four years, $240M deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the free agent market for Kyle TUCKER! Smoke and rumors surrounding Tucker are heating up this week, with the star outfielder allegedly down to three teams - the Mets, Dodgers, and Blue Jays. Where will he sign? PLUS, the Yankees are at a "stalemate" with Cody Bellinger, and Nolan McLean is the top pitching prospect in baseball. Join us! 00:00-10:10: WHERE is Tucker going to sign? Who needs him the most? 10:11-19:42: What it would look like for the METS if they signed Tucker 19:43-25:00: Cody Bellinger and the YANKEES are at a "STALEMATE" 25:01-28:35: Mets RHP Nolan McLean named as the TOP pitching prospect in baseball 28:36-30:13: Final Tucker thoughts #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mets #podcast #sports #baseballpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #yankeesbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #lgm #lfgm #mlbfreeagency #mlbhotstove #mlboffseason #kyletucker LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for more MLB offseason analysis! This week, we're coming at you with our WAY too early top three WINNERS and LOSERS of the MLB offseason so far. We've got six teams on our minds - with some honorable mentions too. Are the two New York teams the biggest LOSERS so far? PLUS, the rumors around Kyle Tucker heat up. 00:00-4:05: Could Kyle Tucker have to settle for a SHORT TERM deal? 4:06-12:17: WINNERS: The BLUE JAYS never win...but sometimes they do 12:18-15:59: The DODGERS make just the right moves 16:00-20:53: Do the ORIOLES have the best lineup in baseball? 20:54-23:07: Honorable mentions - BRAVES, WHITE SOX 23:08-33:03: Are the Mets the BIGGEST LOSERS in baseball? 33:04-36:44: The Yankees go SILENT 36:45-39:18: The Padres stand PAT and our honorable mention LOSER #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mets #podcast #sports #baseballpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #yankeesbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #padres #sandiego #sandiegopadres #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #orioles #baltimore #baltimoreorioles #petealonso #whitesox #braves #lgm #lfgm #mlbfreeagency #mlbhotstove #mlboffseason LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to analyze the OFFSEASON MOVES (or lack thereof) from the New York Mets. Tonight, we tackle the question we've been avoiding - what IF the Mets are actually DONE adding players in free agency? Or are much closer to that than we think? Is this a full rebuild? Join us! 00:00-12:38: Mets Projected 2026 lineup as of today....and the PROBLEMS with it 12:39-20:40: Is this a total REBUILD? What exactly is David Stearns' VISION? 20:41-24:33: The one top TARGET we each thing the Mets should pursue. Are the Dodgers interested in Tarik Skubal? 24:34-25:16: Jon Heyman BR appearance Mets updates 25:17-30:22: What is the obsession with short term deals? PLUS, our level of panic right now on a scale from 1-10 #mets #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #podcast #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #lgm #lfgm #tarikskubal #mlblb #dodgers #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #mlbfreeagency #mlbhotstove LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for a HOLIDAY EDITION of the Why Am I a Mets Fan? Podcast! What are we MOST hoping the Mets leave us underneath the tree this offseason? PLUS, Jeff McNeil was traded to the A's as we were taping the show - live reaction. And, answering some of your mailbag questions! Happy Holidays to you and yours - wishing for Mets wins in 2026 most of all! 00:00-23:27: METS CHRISTMAS WISH LIST: Three gifts we'd each like to receive from the Mets this offseason. Another power bat? An ace? 23:28-26:11: Jeff McNeil traded to the A's - LIVE REACTION 26:12-30:31: Answering some of your mailbag questions 30:32-32:24: Jeff McNeil reaction part TWO #mlb #mlbb #baseball #podcast #mlbbaseball #sports #mlblb #mlbbcreatorcamp #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #mets #mlbfreeagency #mlboffseason #mlbhotstove LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another edition of the 'Why Am I a Mets Fan?" Podcast! The Mets sign infielder Jorge Polanco to a 2 year/$40 million dollar deal.. is this the CONSOLATION prize for FLOPPING at the Winter Meetings? Plus, Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz are introduced in Baltimore and Los Angeles...PAIN. Join us! 00:00-4:39: Mets sign Jorge POLANCO 4:40-11:51: Are the Mets looking to win in 2027? Plus, thoughts on Polanco's CONTRACT 11:52-19:34: Alonso, Diaz introduced in Baltimore, LA...what do their comments REVEAL about the Mets? 19:35-23:31: Did Juan Soto affect the CLUBHOUSE CHEMISTRY of the Mets? 23:32-25:47: The EXPECTATIONS of Mets fans have changed...that's a good thing #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlbbaseball #podcast #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #seattlemariners #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #baltimore #baltimoreorioles #orioles #petealonso #edwindiaz #mlbhotstove #lgm #lfgm #sports LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss ALONSO signing with the ORIOLES. Is it a good thing that the Mets are breaking up the CORE or will this offseason be remembered in INFAMY? #mets #mlblb #mlb #mlbteams #baseballteam #baseballplayer #baseball #mets #orioles #mlbhotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #edwindiaz #petealonso #lgm #lfgm #podcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS:https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and EDWIN DIAZ is GONE. The longtime Met, one of the best closers in baseball, is headed to LOS ANGELES on a three-year deal with the Dodgers. Buckle your seatbelts, because we have a LOT to say on this one. PLUS, Pete Alonso is shopping himself at the Winter Meetings, and the Phillies resign Kyle Schwarber. Mets gonna Met! 00:00-5:59: Mini market Stearns STRIKES AGAIN - Edwin Diaz is a DODGER 6:00-17:01: Why are the Mets PINCHING PENNIES this offseason? And why does it strike such a sour note for Mets fans? 17:02-25:23: HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN? Over THREE MILLION DOLLARS? 25:24-28:55: Diaz did NOT give the Mets a chance to counter-offer...he wanted to be a Dodger. What is WRONG with the Mets' culture? 28:56-30:55: Dodgers fans - CONGRATULATIONS. Get ready for the rollercoaster ride. 30:56-34:21: MORE GOOD NEWS: PETE ALONSO is openly shopping himself at the Winter Meetings and David Stearns says the Mets will "be in touch" 34:22-37:48: The Phillies resign Kyle Schwarber #podcast #mlb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mets #dodgers #newyorkmets #newyork #mlbfreeagency #mlbb #mlblb #edwindiaz #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #petealonso #lgm #lfgm #mlbhotstove LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the WHY Am I a Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha and Ashley interview Alyssa Rose, Howie Rose's daughter, on all things Mets. From her early fandom, to her relationship with her dad, to her hot takes on the current state of the New York Mets, this episode covers it all. 00:00-3:40: ALYSSA ROSE tells us when she FELL IN LOVE with the METS 3:45-5:25: FAVORITE ERA of METS baseball 5:30-7:59: Most HEARTBREAKING METS moment? Sharing Mets MEMORIES 8:00-11:26: What impresses Alyssa the MOST about HOWIE’S work? FAVORITE CALLS? 11:27-12:32: Alyssa shares what it was like growing up with a well-known father figure 12:33-14:56: Is the METS broadcast team as CLOSE as they SEEM? 14:57-20:58: How does ALYSSA feel about NIMMO LEAVING? Thoughts on DIAZ, ALONSO, and young CORE 20:59-22:47: One player ALYSSA wants on this year’s METS ROSTER 22:48-24:44: WHEN does ALYSSA think the METS will win a WORLD SERIES? 24:45-27:34: WHY is ALYSSA ROSE a METS FAN? #podcast #mlb #mlblb #mlbteams #sports #baseballteam #baseball #mets #metsbaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #hotstove #mlbhotstove LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have breaking news on this Sunday night. Longtime New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been TRADED to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. From the emotions behind trading the longest-tenured Met to the logistics behind the deal...we've got it all. Join us! 00:00-3:32: Initial reaction...we were SHOCKED? 3:33-8:33: Why we HATE it - the emotional reaction behind losing Nimmo, what the Mets will lose in the lineup 8:34-14:17: Why maybe we DON'T hate it - what Marcus Semien brings to the table 14:18-18:56: What this SIGNALS to us as far as the rest of the Mets' offseason #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #lgm #lfgm #texas #texasrangers #texasrangersbaseball #rangers #brandonnimmo #mlbfreeagency #mlbhotstove #hotstove LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss all of the news and rumors for the New York Mets heading into next season. With rumors swirling after the GM meetings, who will still be a Met in 2026? Could key members of the core be traded? All that and more on this week's episode! 00:00-3:54: Edwin Diaz "50-50" on returning to the Mets...what will Pete Alonso's market look like? 3:55-6:35: Mets rumored to be "SHOPPING" Jeff McNeil on the trade market 6:36-9:02: Juan Soto says he'd like the Mets to bring back Starling Marte 9:03-12:11: Are the Mets shopping Brandon NIMMO? 12:12-14:16: How much trade value do guys like Mark Vientos, LuisAngel Acuna have? 14:17-16:48: Mets RELEASE Frankie Montas. Was he the biggest FLOP of David Stearns' tenure so far? 16:49-20:26: Will the Mets trade Kodai Senga? Are they targeting Devin Williams? And what does the rest of the offseason have in store? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #metsbaseball #lfgm #lgm #freeagency #mlbfreeagency #petealonso #edwindiaz #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss an Edwin Diaz EMERGENCY - Jeff Passan wants him to sign with the Dodgers?! Discussing all things Diaz free agency...would it make sense for the Dodgers? Who would the Mets replace him with? And how much money is he going to get? Join us! 00:00-5:55: Passan's thoughts - do the Dodgers NEED Edwin Diaz? 5:56-11:46: Can the Mets AFFORD to lose him? Would David Stearns consider replacing him INTERNALLY? Who else is on the market? 11:47-15:16: How much is Diaz going to cost - and is it WORTH it? 15:17-16:44: Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year again #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #metsbaseball #lfgm #lgm #mlblb #edwindiaz #freeagency #mlbfreeagency LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod#freeagency #mlbfreeagency LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as baseball free agency begins. The big topic of discussion today: Will Pete Alonso STAY or GO? The Mets' longtime first baseman opted out of his deal last week - should David Stearns make an effort to retain him? If not, what other options exist for the Mets? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit? PLUS, will the Dodgers be a player for Tucker and should they keep Miguel Rojas? 00:00-9:44: Alonso opts out- will David Stearns bring him back? SHOULD he? 9:45-14:04: How much will clubhouse culture, LEGACY play a part in the decision that the Mets make? 14:05-22:24: Who could the Mets sign to replace him? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit? 22:25-25:24: Will the Dodgers resign Miggy Ro? Ohtani's comments #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlblb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #mets #petealonso #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for an end-of-week wrap up! More on the Freddie Freeman debate, PLUS what can the Mets learn from the Dodgers' success? Then, getting into some preliminary Mets offseason MOVES - Alonso, Diaz opt out, Soto MVP finalist, and MUCH MORE! 00:00-4:57: WRAPPING UP the Freddie Freeman HOF discussion - thanks for your comments! 4:58-11:52: What can the Mets LEARN from the Dodgers' success? 11:53-15:15: Pete Alonso, Juan Soto WIN Silver Slugger awards 15:16-18:16: Ohtani has NL MVP in the bag, Soto a finalist 18:17-22:56: Mets lose pitching coach, first base coach to the BRAVES?! #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mlblb #dodgers #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #podcast #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #petealonso #shoheiohtani #ohtani #juansoto #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #mlbbcreatorcamp LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back after taking a few days to digest the Dodgers' World Series win! From a remarkable Game 7 to the World Series parade in LA - we're discussing it all. PLUS, a debate on Freddie Freeman's legacy and will the Dodgers THREE-PEAT? 00:00-2:24: Ashley's back and the Dodgers are World Series champions 2:25-5:13: Yoshinobu Yamamoto MVP MASTERCLASS 5:14-7:17: HEARTBREAK for the Blue Jays 7:18-10:35: Was money the difference for the Dodgers? 10:36-12:35: Clayton Kershaw goes out on top 12:36-17:01: Freddie Freeman LEGACY debate - will he go into the HOF as a Dodger or a Brave? 17:02-18:51: Will the Dodgers three-peat next season? #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mlbbcreatorcamp #baseballpodcast #podcast #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #dodgersnation #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #shoheiohtani #yamamoto #playoffs #bluejays #torontobluejays #toronto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Dodgers 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays. It ALL comes down to GAME 7. 00:00-3:17: DODGERS win in TORONTO 3:18-7:09: YAMAMOTO is NASTY, who would be DODGERS MVP if they WIN? 7:10:-9:30: THIS GAME had a CRAZY FINISH 9:31-13:53: PITCHING SITUATION for Game 7: SCHERZER, OHTANI? 13:54-18:05: SAM and ASH FINAL PREDICTIONS #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #baseball #baseballlife #dodgers #losangeles #shoheiohtani #sports #torontobluejays #toronto #playoffs #playoff #worldseries #world LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices