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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

In this video, Samantha Croston and Syracuse Mets Broadcaster Michael Tricarico break down the Mets' decision to promote Pitcher Nolan McLean, who will make his first MLB start this Saturday. #mlblb #mlb #baseball #sports #pitching #mets #syracuse #newyork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have not WON A GAME since the last time we spoke! The Mets are in FREEFALL. New York has lost seven straight, 11 of the last 12, and are now 5.5 games BEHIND the Phillies in the division. The Mets are holding on to the final NL Wild Card by 1.5 games over the Reds. Have the Mets bottomed out, or could they miss the playoffs entirely? 00:00-7:12: It's FREEFALL in Queens - Mets get swept by the Brewers, Sunday disaster-class, starters can't get out of the FIFTH INNING 7:13-13:17: Carlos Mendoza has made some QUESTIONABLE decisions lately (Tyrone Taylor/Starling Marte, Edwin Diaz) 13:18-19:58: What's the biggest difference between the 2024 team and this year's squad? 19:59-28:20: Would it be a FAILURE to not win the division? Mets have dug themselves QUITE a hole in the NL East 28:21-31:30: Sproat, McLean are knocking on the door 31:31-37:29: Top prospects Jett Williams, Carson Benge, Ryan Clifford, and Jonah Tong are PROMOTED to Triple-A Syracuse #mets #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #lgm #lfgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsnews #metsbaseball #sports 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' weekend starting pitching WOES. NYM loses 2 out of 3 to the Giants at Citi Field...is it time to call up Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean? What does this team do with Frankie Montas? And why are the drinks at Citi Field $30? All that and more! 00:00-9:55: The Mets DROP 2 of 3 to the Giants, Citi Field experiences 9:56-16:02: Sunday's Frankie Montas implosion...the starting pitching CAN'T go deep into games 16:03-23:05: What do the Mets DO with Montas? Is it time to call up Sproat/McLean? 23:04-27:18: Edwin Diaz is really good, the Syracuse Mets are hot, and the September schedule is a GAUNTLET #mets #mlb #mlbb #majorleaguebaseball #metsbaseball #metsnews #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #lgm #lfgm #tradedeadline 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 back to give analysis and reaction to the moves the New York Mets made at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Mets fortified the bullpen with RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, LHP Gregory Soto, and traded for CF Cedric Mullins. Was it ENOUGH to make this team a certified World Series contender? This week, we are joined by Ashley's younger sister Allie! Join us! 00:00-8:40: The Mets trade for RENTAL RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, fortify the bullpen ahead of Edwin Diaz 8:41-18:27: The Mets say GOODBYE to Jose Butto, Drew Gilbert, and Blade Tidwell in the Rogers trade. Should they have let these guys go? 18:28-24:30: Mets trade with the O's for CF Cedric Mullins 24:31-34:46: Does not adding a starter mean that we will see Sproat, McLean in Queens soon? PLUS, overall deadline grades #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #mlbtradedeadline #sanfranciscogiants #sanfrancisco #tradedeadline 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 ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline! Who will the Mets DEAL before Thursday night? Who should they be shopping for? PLUS, a recap of Monday night's walkoff LOSS to the San Diego Padres, and questions about Emil Jimenez's eyes. Join us! 00:00-6:27: Mark Vientos Monday night grand slam - will Vientos be a Met come Thursday night? 6:28-13:25: Can Emil Jemenez see? Carlos Mendoza ejected, Juan Soto's upset, Huascar Brazoban has a meltdown 13:26-17:16: Gregory Soto - how many MORE bullpen arms do the Mets need? What did we learn from Monday night's loss? 17:17-20:45: What position are the Mets IN at this Trade Deadline? 20:46-30:30: Who are the Mets RUMORED to be targeting at the Deadline? Will they add another starting pitcher? Alcantara, Cease?? #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #podcast #baseball #baseballpodcast #mets #mlbbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #sandiego #sandiegopadres #padres #markvientos #mlbtradedeadline #tradedeadline #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 Intern Dan talk about the Mets' sweep against the Giants as their win streak extends to seven games. The kids stepped up to the plate (literally), and the Bullpen performance made all the difference! 00:00-3:11: RONNY MAURICIO has a BREAKOUT GAME 3:12-4:39: Who can the Mets AFFORD to TRADE? 4:40-7:52: Should the Mets trade Vientos to WHITE SOX for LUIS ROBERT JR.? 7:53-10:43: Francisco ALVAREZ continues to SHINE at the PLATE 10:44- 13:02:Gregory SOTO Mets DEBUT (He's awesome!) 13:03-16:08: Edwin Diaz gets out of a JAM 16:09-18:42: Mets TIED for longest winning streak this SEASON 18:43-20:46: Should METS FANS be concerned about the PHILLIES? #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #podcast #baseballplayer #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #dodgers #giants #sanfrancisco #juansoto #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 to discuss the Mets' SLUMP to start the SECOND-HALF. PLUS, a full recap of David Wright's number retirement ceremony, AND what moves do the Mets need to make at the Trade Deadline? 00:00-3:20: Mets LOSE 2 out of 3 to the Reds, bullpen management? 3:21-7:11: No. 5 is RETIRED, David Wright Day at Citi Field 7:12-10:14: Mets CLAW their way to a win on Sunday 10:15-17:50: The Mets have been one of the WORST teams in baseball since mid-June...what MOVES does David Stearns need to make at the Deadline? 17:51-19:38: MLB's postseason picture is WIDE OPEN to begin the second-half 19:39-24:34: As Lindor goes, the Mets go...PLUS, what was going on with MLB's Wright/Lindor video? 24:35-27:24: Francisco Alvarez RETURNS to New York 27:25-29:29: Is it time to call up BRANDON Sproat? Who will be UNTOUCHABLE at the deadline? #mets #mlb #mlbb #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #franciscolindor #davidwright #nymets 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 our weekly catchup as we head into the MLB All Star Break. Discussing the Mets' series win against the Royals, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea returning to the mound, PLUS trade deadline candidates as we look into the second half of the season. Join us! 00:00-7:28: Mets grab series WIN in Kansas City, analyzing Manaea's return 7:29-8:13: Kodai Senga returns from the IL 8:14-9:33: Who will the Mets TRADE at the deadline? 9:34-14:04: ALL STAR WEEK - HR Derby favorites; PLUS Mets send Diaz, Alonso, Lindor and Peterson to the All Star game...Lindor to START at SS, Diaz has been lights out, Peterson's first All Star Selection 14:05-18:36: Juan Soto All Star comments 18:37-23:30: Will Francisco Alvarez rejoin the Mets after the All-Star Break? 23:31-32:34: Trade deadline TARGETS - what will the Mets shop for at the Deadline? #mets #mlblb #mlb #baseball #newyorkmets #newyork #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #nymets #juansoto #franciscolindor #mlballstargame #podcast #baseballpodcast 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 joined this week by a VERY special guest! Keith Raad is the radio voice of the Mets on WCBS Mets Radio 880, working alongside legendary play-by-play Mets broadcaster Howie Rose. Raad gives us insight into the Mets' wild NLCS run in 2024, the outlook for the rest of this season, what it's like to work with Howie, and a look inside his own personal journey to The Show. Join us! 00:00-5:13: The trials and tribulations of 162 and beyond - what it's like to be a part of the Mets family 5:14-11:52: The magical run to the 2024 NLCS, how expectations have shifted within the organization in the Cohen era 11:53-14:17: What it's like to work alongside Howie Rose, Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, and Steve Gelbs everyday 14:18-23:48: Raad's journey to The Show - the moment he found out he had been called up to join the Mets Booth 23:49-28:37: Was Raad always a Mets fan? What does he find unique about the Mets fanbase? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #broadcasting #broadcast #sportsradio #mets #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #newyorkcity #podcast #baseballpodcast 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 discuss the SUBWAY SERIES! The Yankees and Mets faceoff in Queens, and the Mets take two of three. PLUS, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Diaz are headed off to the All Star Game, and Juan Soto is NOT. Reinforcements are on the way! 00:00-16:31: Mets SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY take the Subway Series with NO starting pitching 16:31-19:32: Subway Series overall takeaways 19:33-25:05: Mets ALL-STARS announced - Francisco Lindor to START, Soto SNUBBED 25:06-28:03: Orioles and Royals probables 28:04-35:31: What will it mean for the Mets to get Jesse Winker, Sean Manaea, and Kodai Senga back SHORTLY? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #baseball #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #baseball #nymets #mets #yankees #juansoto #newyorkyankees #newyorkmets #franciscolindor #aaronjudge 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 welcome a very special guest to the show this week! SNY Director John DeMarsico creates cinema on the baseball broadcast for the New York Mets. DeMarsico takes us through his backstory growing up as a Mets fan, his film inspirations, what it's like to work with Gary, Keith, and Ron, and the trials and tribulations of 162. Join us! 00:00-5:00: John DeMarsico's backstory - how he rose from SNY intern in 2009 to broadcast director in 2020 - a story of 17 Mets summers 5:01-17:55: "Baseball is cinema" - a look inside the SNY broadcast magic and how DeMarsico is revolutionizing sports television. Where he finds inspiration in Hollywood, his mentors, and much more 17:56-25:16: Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling - what it's like working nightly with the best broadcast booth in baseball 25:17-29:09: Perspective on when the national networks come calling - what it's like to head home as the postseason starts #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

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to hit the PANIC button on the New York Mets. The Mets have lost 13 of 16 and were SWEPT by the LAST-PLACE Pirates in Pittsburgh, outscored 30-4 over three games. Where does this team go from here? Join us for a meltdown. 00:00-3:20: Trigger warning...meltdown incoming 3:21-6:40: Mets get SWEPT by the PIRATES, are outscored 30 TO 4 6:41-12:59: Blackburn rain delay NIGHTMARE 13:00-22:40: Frankie Montas Sunday MELTDOWN, team meeting that had no MAGIC 22:41-28:15: Who takes accountability for this TWO-WEEK slide? Eric Chavez? Carlos Mendoza? 28:16-29:18: Pitching hope is on the horizon 29:19-36:49: Do the Mets have a problem developing YOUNG TALENT? Who will they move at the TRADE DEADLINE? 36:50-40:57: Subway Series outlook #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #baseball #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #baseball #petealonso #juansoto #franciscolindor #yankees #newyorkyankees 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 CATASTROPHIC week for the New York Mets. After beginning the season as one of the best teams in baseball, the Mets have now lost nine of their last ten after disappointing performances against the Braves and Phillies. PLUS, Francisco Alvarez and LuisAngel Acuna are headed back to Syracuse. Is it time to panic yet? 00:00-8:56: Mets have won ONE game in ten days - what's the bigger cause for concern? The lineup or the starting rotation? 8:57-15:19: Mets FALL OUT of first place, Juan Soto is starting to turn it around 15:20-24:46: FRANCISCO ALVAREZ is SENT DOWN to Triple-A Syracuse: are we surprised? 24:47-28:25: LuisAngel Acuna sent down, Travis Jankowski is up, Mark Vientos still a few days away 28:26-30:45: Dickie Lovelady. 30:46-33:00: Probables this week against the Braves - Frankie Montas incoming #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #baseballplayer #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #newyork #mets #lgm #lfgm #braves #atlantabraves #metsnews #dodgers #losangeles 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 talk about a DISASTERCLASS of a weekend for the New York Mets. The Mets are SWEPT for the first time this season by the Tampa Bay Rays, and the holes have been EXPOSED. The starting pitching CRUMBLES, the RISP woes CONTINUE, and the Mets were non-competitive. PLUS, the Rafael Devers trade that ROCKED the baseball world on Sunday night. 00:00-3:55: Mets pitching WOES in Friday's loss 3:56-9:30: Tylor Megill rant INCOMING: is his spot in the rotation SAFE? 9:31-13:49: The Frankie Montas DISASTER rehab stars continue - what do the Mets do with him? 13:50-18:13: Fathers Day Griffin Canning MESS, the Rays EXPOSED the flaws the Mets have 18:14-21:57: Kodai Senga is HURT - how long will he be out? 21:58-26:13: Looking ahead to the BRAVES series - probables, outlook 26:14-27:17: Vientos is rehabbing in Syracuse TUESDAY 27:18-39:20: The Rafael Devers trade BOMBSHELL - was it the right call for the Red Sox? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #baseballplayer #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #lgm #lfgm #redsox #redsoxbaseball #boston #devers #rafaeldevers #rays #tampa #tampabayrays #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