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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

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the shift that has occured in the World Series now that the Blue Jays have won Games 4 and 5. Can the Dodgers pull out two more in Canada? 00:00-7:24: Trey Yesavage is having a POSTSEASON to REMEBER 7:25-12:39: Did DODGERS chances to win WORLD SERIES DROP after tonight? 12:40-19:14: The DODGERS have a BULLPEN PROBLEM #mlblb #mlbb #mlb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #shoheiohtani #baseballplayoffs #baseball #bluejays #bluejaysbaseball #worldseries #torontobluejays #toronto #worldseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this video, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Blue Jays' gutsy victory in Game 4 of the World Series to tie it up 2-2. Is tomorrow's game a MUST WIN for the DODGER if they want to win it ALL? 00:00-3:48: BLUE JAYS pull off GUTSY win 3:49-5:39: VLADDY DADDY hits homer off OHTANI 5:40-7:54: DODGERS have seventh inning MELTDOWN 7:55-9:42: OHTANI shows GRIT in START 9:43-12:02: DODGERS have a BULLPEN problem, BATS fell FLAT 12:03- 15:50: IS GAME 5 the most IMPORTANT in the SERIES? #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #worldseries #baseball #mlbbaseball #podcast #sports #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #shoheiohtani #mlbplayoffs #vladimirguerrerojr 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 up at 3 am on the East Coast to discuss one of the CRAZIEST baseball games in World Series history. Freddie Freeman WALKS IT OFF in the 18th inning to send the Dodgers home with a 6-5 win in Game 3 in Los Angeles. PLUS, Will Klein, Shohei Ohtani, and MUCH more. Are the Blue Jays SUNK? Was this one of the best games of baseball EVER played? Join us!00:00-4:30: 18 INNINGS AND FREDDIE FREEMAN IS THE HERO4:31-10:43: Shohei Ohtani gets on base NINE times, Yamamoto is warming up, OHTANI IS PITCHING TOMORROW?!10:44-16:41: Will Klein is a HERO, both of these bullpens were MONEY. This series is SO GOOD #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #worldseries #baseball #mlbbaseball #podcast #sports #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #shoheiohtani #freddiefreeman #yamamoto #mlbplayoffs LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Wenskoski is joined tonight by Intern Dan Papillo to recap the Game Two of the World Series! The Dodgers tied up the series 1-1 after topping the Blue Jays 5-1 in Toronto. LAD received a dominant pitching performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto - what do the Blue Jays have to do to overcome this Dodgers team? Join us! 00:00-4:44: Gausman, Yamamoto pitchers duel...Smith, Muncy HRs 4:45-8:09: Yamamoto throws a MASTERCLASS complete game 8:10-12:15: Atmosphere at Rogers Centre - are the Blue Jays in trouble? Predictions for the rest of the series #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mlblb #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #yamamoto #yoshinobuyamamoto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball 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 here to dissect Game One of the World Series! The Blue Jays win 11-4 behind an offensive outburst in the bottom of the sixth inning - Addison Barger put the HAMMER down. Plus, Snell vs. Yasavage and the Dodgers bullpen WOES. How worried should Los Angeles fans be right now? Do the Blue Jays have momentum on their side? 00:00-3:50: Blue Jays DOMINATE - are the Dodgers in trouble? 3:51-7:14: Yesavage vs. Snell - starting pitching 7:15-10:31: Sixth inning offensive EXPLOSION - should Roberts have left Snell in for longer? Barger grand slam 10:32-15:48: How valuable was this win for the Jays? Is Game Two a MUST win for LAD? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #mlblb #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #torontobluejays #toronto #bluejays #dodgers #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #ohtani #dodgersbaseball 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 a WILD Game Seven of the ALCS. The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1993 - how did they pull it off after falling behind 0-2 in the series? PLUS, heartbreak in Seattle and how do the Jays matchup against the Dodgers? Which team has the edge heading into the World Series? Join us! #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #mlblb #mlbplayoffs #worldseries #torontobluejays #toronto #bluejays #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani #alcs #podcast #sports #seattle #seattlemariners #mariners 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 otherworldly performance by Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 of the NLCS. The Dodgers take care of business against the Milwaukee Brewers, sweeping the series, and are now four wins away from repeating as World Series Champions. Will we ever witness another player like Ohtani in our lifetimes? What went wrong for the Brewers? And who has the best chance (Blue Jays or Mariners) to beat the Dodgers in the World Series? Join us! #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mlblb #mlbplayoffs #mlb #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #nlcs #worldseries #podcast #sports #baseball 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 discuss an absolutely DISRESPECTFUL performance by YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO in the NLCS to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the series. How do the Dodgers keep doing this? The Brewers are in trouble as the series heads back to LA. 00:00-3:16: NAILS! YAMAMOTO throws complete game in the NLCS 3:17-5:39: Are the Brewers OK? Milwaukee isn't playing its best baseball 5:40-6:43: DODGERS lineup is SOLID 1-9 6:44-10:08: DODGERS v. MARINERS World Series would be FASCINATING #mlbb #mlb #mlbbaseball #podcast #mlbpodcast #mlbplayoffs #nlcs #alcs #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #bluejays #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #mariners #seattle #seattlemariners 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 October baseball is in full swing! Predicting how the NLCS and ALCS will shake out - which outcomes are better for the game of baseball? Can the Dodgers repeat? PLUS, a discussion on an MLB salary cap and rumors about what kind of contract Pete Alonso is looking for. 00:00-12:48: Are the Brewers are BAD matchup for the Dodgers? NLCS prediction 12:49-20:54: Are the Blue Jays in TROUBLE? ALCS prediction 20:55-27:11: Could the Dodgers/Brewers series impact a possible MLB SALARY CAP? 27:12-32:24: Pete Alonso is rumored to be looking for a 7-year deal....should the Mets give it to him? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #mlbpodcast #mlbplayoffs #nlcs #alcs #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #bluejays #torontobluejays #newyorkmets #mets #petealonso #newyork #mariners #seattle #seattlemariners #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 to discuss the divisional rounds of the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees and Phillies are in TROUBLE against the Blue Jays and Dodgers - can either team climb out of an 0-2 hole? Are the Yankees wasting Aaron Judge's prime...or is Judge the problem? PLUS, comparing the stars - how do Vlad Guerrero Jr., Judge, and Shohei Ohtani measure up to each other in the playoffs?  00:00-2:03: DAAAA YANKEES LOSE 2:04-4:58: Trey Yesavage is a SAVAGE, Vlad's a beast 4:59-7:09: The Blue Jays lineup is DANGEROUS 7:10 -9:59: Can the YANKEES still WIN the ALDS? 10:00-17:42: Comparing OHTANI, JUDGE, GUERRERO JR. in the POSTSEASON 17:43-22:10: Will Aaron Judge's LEGACY be TARNISHED if he always flops in OCTOBER? 22:11-25:30: Dodgers are SMOKING the Phillies 25:31-26:08: MARINERS facing TIGERS 26:09-29:03: Can the Brewers win the World Series? #mlb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #mlbb #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #mlbpostseason #aaronjudge #shoheiohtani #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejaysbaseball #philadelphiaphillies #phillies #brewers 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 discuss comprehensive changes to the Mets' coaching staff heading into 2026 as well as a roundup of the results of each Wild Card series. The Mets made sweeping changes, parting ways with both hitting coach Eric Chavez and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, among others. PLUS, analyzing each Wild Card series - the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers are moving on! 00:00-7:37: Mets coaching staff changes 7:38-14:22: Yankees top Red Sox with dominant Game 3 Schlittler performance 14:23-16:32: Tigers top Guardians - can anyone in the AL challenge the Yankees? 16:33-24:44: Dodgers advance to take on the Phillies - does the NL have a more competitive field? Would the Mets have beaten the Dodgers? #mlb #mlbb #baseball #wildcard #mlbbaseball #mlbpostseason #playoffs #mlbplayoffs #podcast #sports #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #redsox #yankees #newyorkyankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #philadelphiaphillies #phillies #philliesbaseball 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 here to host the funeral for the 2025 New York Mets. Gone, but never forgotten. In a must-win game 162, the Mets go LIFELESS and the Reds take the third NL Wild Card spot. Join us for a full eulogy- the shock, the disappointment - who's to blame? The $340 million dollar Mets will sit home this postseason. PLUS, Alonso to opt out, Mendoza to return, and Cohen/Stearns reaction. 00:00-14:36: The Mets didn't deserve to make the playoffs. 14:37-17:39: The Marlins acted like it was Game 7 of the World Series 17:40-20:42: Sunday's game - bullpen mismanagement, lifeless play 20:43-22:58: Who was the most disappointing character on this team? 22:59-27:00: Alonso announces he will opt-out IMMEDIATELY 27:01-29:22: Carlos Mendoza WILL RETURN as Mets manager in 2026 29:23-35:08: Reactions from Steve Cohen, David Stearns. Where does the blame fall? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #playoffs #mlbplayoffs #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #nymets #metsbaseball #wildcard #podcast #sports #baseballpodcast #lgm #lfgm 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 it is the last week of the regular season for the New York Mets. With six games to go, the Mets are outside of the MLB playoff picture looking in - currently tied for the third NL Wild Card, but the Reds hold the tiebreaker. Can this team make it in? And if they don't, who's to blame? 00:00-8:02: The Mets fall out of the playoff picture. What does this team DO WELL? 8:03-13:17: Sunday's Mets mess - how is Cedric Mullins so bad? 13:18-17:30: Looking ahead to the last week of the season- Cubs, Marlins probables..PLUS looking at the road for the Reds 17:31-21:54: If the Mets MISS the playoffs - who is to blame? #mlbb #mlb #baseball #baseballszn #podcast #baseballpodcast #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #metsbaseball #sports #mlbplayoffs #wildcard 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 absolutely perplexed by the New York Mets. After losing eight straight, the Mets are desperately clinging to the third NL Wild Card. Can they hold on with 12 games to go? What went wrong in Philadelphia? What do we do with Jonah Tong? And where is this team's HEART? 00:00-7:10: The mathematics of where the NL Wild Card race stands: tiebreakers, probability, etc. 7:11-9:43: Meltdown in Philadelphia 9:44-16:35: Jacob DeGrom homecoming, Jonah Tong disaster....should the Mets allow Tong to make his next start? 16:36-17:50: Sproat's Saturday start 17:51-24:50: What is WRONG with this team? What is the root of the issue? 24:51-27:40: Sunday's walkoff win...will this team do enough to make the playoffs? #mets #newyorkmets #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #newyork #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #metsbaseball #wildcard 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 the Mets' new trio of homegrown starters: Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong have ALL made their Major League debuts within the last three weeks. Analyzing Sproat's debut, McLean's mound presence, and a whole lot more - who would the Mets throw in a three game series if the playoffs started today? 00:00-2:43: Where the PLAYOFF PICTURE stands TODAY 2:44-7:09: SPROAT'S DEBUT: Carries a no-hitter into the sixth, his journey to get the call 7:10-10:30: Kodai Senga ACCEPTS demotion to Triple-A SYRACUSE 10:31-15:42: Mets lose two of three to the Reds, Tong's second start, McLean=DeGrom? 15:43-21:08: Edwin Diaz's shoes debacle, bullpen questions 21:09-24:19: Mets BEGIN series in Philadelphia TONIGHT - probables #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #sports #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #metsbaseball #lgm #lfgm #philadelphia #philadelphiaphillies #mlbplayoffs 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...you guessed it...another up and down week for the New York Mets. After momentum reaches an all-time high with a sweep of the Phillies, the Mets lose 3 of 4 at home to Miami. Just how bad has the pitching been? Is it Tong and McLean and pray for rain? Join us! 00:00-6:05: We've circled around to accepting the Mets' mediocrity 6:06-9:41: Mets lose 3 out of 4 to the Marlins AT HOME 9:42-13:47: The starting pitching problem is NOT new 13:48-16:53: Mets have best offensive month in FRANCHISE HISTORY and go 11-17 16:54-22:43: Is it time to swap SPROAT for Senga? #mlb #mlbb #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #metsbaseball #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #miamimarlins 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 the highs and lows of the New York Mets this week. The Mets drop a series to the Nationals but take 2 out of 3 in Atlanta...yet, it feels like they just keep letting games slip away. Do we have a Senga/Manaea problem? Should they call up Sproat/Tong? And how important is this week's series against the Phillies? Join us!! 00:00-5:38: Mets continue to not be able to close out games that they SHOULD win, dropping a series to the Nats is INEXCUSABLE. 5:39-11:43: McLean is a STAR, Saturday's win, Vientos is HOT. Pete's slumping and they gave away Sunday's game 11:44-16:59: How big is the Manaea/Senga problem? 17:00-25:20: What do the Mets have to LOSE by calling up Brandon Sproat? Is the idea of Jonah Tong a crazy one? #mets #newyorkmets #mlb #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #mlbb #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #philadelphia #philadelphiaphillies #mlbplayoffs #lgm #lfgm 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 there is HOPE in the air for the New York Mets. The Mets won their first series in THREE WEEKS against the Mariners, thanks in large part to solid pitching performances from Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes. Can the Mets keep the positive momentum going? PLUS, the Mets show out at the Little League Classic. Join us! 00:00-5:00: Mets BLOW it on Friday in 11-9 loss to Seattle - Helsley has STRUGGLED 5:01-11:53: Nolan McLean DAZZLES in first start - is he the savior? 11:54-14:50: Mets participate in LITTLE LEAGUE Classic in Williamsport, PA and close out series win 14:51-18:00: Is ALVAREZ HURT? Plus, Lindor heats up 18:01-23:26: Will MLB realign divisions GEOGRAPHICALLY? Manfred's comments 23:27-24:19: NL East GAUNTLET approaches for the Mets #mlb #mlbb #baseball #baseballpodcast #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #mets #lfgm #mariners #seattlemariners #llws #littleleagueworldseries #littleleaguebaseball #majorleaguebaseball #podcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mets minor league analyst and host of the New York Mets Dove Report, Ernest Dove, sits down with Samantha Croston to talk about the current prospect situation and who might be called up next. Plus, a look at how calling up these prospects impact the Binghamton team and also the Big League team in Queens. 00:00-2:50: Ernest Dove's backstory - how he became a minor league analyst and his advice to those wanting to become a reporter 2:50-4:50: Mets promote FOUR top prospects to Triple A Syracuse 4:50-6:20: Jett Williams -- what the well-rounded player brings to the club as the Mets No. 2 prospect 6:20-7:45: Jonah Tong's electric fastball and INSANE work-ethic 7:45-9:25: The Stern Draft and Mets No. 1 prospect Carson Benge 9:25-10:50: Is Ryan Clifford streaky? Or is he the Kyle Schwarber of the Mets? 10:50-15:16 : How much adding these players is going to help the Syracuse Mets and beyond to the Big League Club 15:16-16:50: The timing of bringing up these players and why it is near the end of the season 16:50-18:56 : Is this a sign that the New York Mets will be calling these prospects up soon? 18:56-20:30: What losing these prospects mean for Binghamton - who are having a shining season this year 20:30-23:21: The season-long issues for the New York Mets and why fans should be concerned 23:21-25:16: How you can listen to more of Ernest Dove's content #mlbb #mlb #baseball #cinema #sports #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #sny LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices