The ceremonial first half is over, and the Mets can take a breath before they start their drive to the postseason. Will there be a postseason in Queens this year? Mike Silva explains why, as currently constituted, this team is not a playoff contender and discusses the challenges David Stearns faces in the next couple of weeks leading up to the trade deadline.

Is Francisco Alvarez back? Why is Edwin Diaz better than ever? How will Talkin’ Mets celebrate David Wright this week? All of this and more in the latest Talkin’ Mets Podcast.