Carlos Mendoza on Pete Alonso’s INSANE Start, Acuña Hype & Why Citi Field Is a War Zone Right Now
Description
The Mets are RED HOT at Citi Field and Carlos Mendoza is here to break it all down with Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron on this week’s episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son.
Mendoza shares insights on Pete Alonso’s explosive start, Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil’s looming returns, and why Luisangel Acuña’s versatility is changing the lineup calculus. Plus: How the Mets are keeping pitchers fresh, getting aggressive on the bases, and why Citi Field might be the toughest place to play in baseball right now.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Citi Field crowd energy is off the charts
00:15 – Carlos Mendoza on the Mets’ culture shift
01:00 – Pete Alonso’s blazing start to 2025
01:57 – What makes Pete different this year
02:07 – Injury updates: Alvarez & McNeil rehab progress
03:00 – Defensive puzzle: Where do Alvarez & McNeil fit?
04:25 – The rise of Luisangel Acuña
05:22 – Mets’ aggressive base running strategy
06:52 – Why the Mets aren’t giving up homers
07:29 – Citi Field sellouts in April
08:30 – Kodai Senga pitch count & ramp-up plan
09:16 – Mendoza’s 100th managerial win
10:00 – NL East outlook: Phillies, D-Backs & beyond
10:52 – Bullpen management during the no-off-day stretch
12:03 – Thank you, PC Richard & Son!
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