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
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