Just Mets

In the very first Just Mets Therapy Session, Andrew Claudio takes a close look at all 15 times the Mets are mentioned in Jeff Passan's very thorough MLB offseason preview & gives his advice to Mets fans on how to feel about each "news" headline.READ: Jeff Passan's 2025-26 MLB offseason preview, intel, updates.04:34 - Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz & Devin Williams11:48 - Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil & Kodai Senga18:50 - Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease & Tatsuya Imai21:57 - Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker & Bo Bichette25:20 - OTHER NOTES (Where The Mets Weren't Mentioned BUT Could Be Connected) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the last week of Mets news headlines before updating their "confidence meter" of the chances Pete Alonso & Edwin Diaz return to Queens next season. Then, they go into a lenghtly discussion of the closer market, both in free agency & via trade, detailing how important it will be to bring Edwin Diaz back & how truly difficult it will be to replace him.01:37 - PETE ALONSO UPDATES05:50 - EDWIN DIAZ UPDATES12:35 - TATSUYA IMAI WILL BE POSTED17:30 - DAVID STEARNS QUOTES25:36 - MAZZILI, BOBBY V & BELTRAN TO BE METS HALL-OF-FAMERS31:30 - SMH ANDY MARTINO34:28 - ALONSO & DIAZ CONFIDENCE METER39:22 - EDWIN DIAZ OR ELSE (DEEP DIVE ON CLOSER OPTIONS OR LACK THEREOF)Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel!FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleodFOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio asks Tigers fan & Detroit sports content creator Chris Castellani how good a trade partner the Mets would be in a potential Tarik Skubal trade, should he become available this winter.SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON!CHECK OUT ALL OF CHRIS CASTELLANI'S WORK COVERING THE TIGERS & ALL THINGS DETROIT SPORTS HERE!FOLLOW ANDREW - @AndrewJClaudio_FOLLOW CHRIS - @Castellani2014SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio begin by reacting to several Mets news headlines from the past week before a deep dive on the offseason market for starting pitching & discussing both how many potentially available arms can be considered a true "Ace" & how possible it will be that the Mets can/will acquire one of them.02:00 - Jeremy Hefner & Antoan Richardson join Braves coaching staff09:53 - Edwin Diaz & Pete Alonso opt out of deal; Mets extend Diaz the qualifying offer ($22.5-mil)21:58 - Pete Alonso & Juan Soto win NL Silver Slugger awards27:32 - What is the definition of an "Ace?"33:02 - Potential aces available in free agency38:29 - Potential aces available via trade55:00 - Best "ace" options, if it's not Tarik SkubalWatch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel!FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleodFOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this free preview of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Joe DeMayo – The Mets Pod & SNY – break down how difficult it is to sort through and fix the Mets roster this offseason. SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/c/JustMetsFOLLOW RICH - https://x.com/richmacleodFOLLOW JOE - https://x.com/PSLtoFlushingSIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK - https://www.justmets.net/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod is back after a short playoff hiatus to introduce his new co-host - Andrew Claudio! They open with their thoughts on an iconic World Series (3:50) before diving into the 5 biggest questions facing the Mets (as well as a few honorable mentions) headed in this consequantial offseason (25:15).Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel!FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleodFOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good morning and welcome to a FREE preview episode of our brand new winter podcast... Offseason Coffee!Once the MLB postseason comes to an end, Offseason Coffee will drop every Saturday morning throughout the autumn and winter months. This show is a way to wind down the week as host Rich MacLeod shares some quick thoughts and answers a handful of questions.With this week’s coffee, Rich talked about the enjoyment of watching the Yankees and Phillies seasons end, touched on the Mets coaching staff changes, and answered a few fan questions.Future episodes of Offseason Coffee ☕️ will be available exclusively to Just Mets paid supporters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich MacLeod and guest Tim Britton – Senior MLB writer at The Athletic – react to David Stearns' post-season press conference and discuss if players like Pete Alonso, Kodai Senga, Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos will be re-signed or traded.TOPICS:Looking back on what went wrong for the 2025 MetsWhat was the clubhouse like this season?How players perceived Carlos Mendoza down the stretchWas David Stearns overly confident the way he ran the team in the first half?Reacting to David Stearns' post-season press conferenceBreaking up the core: Long-term Mets who could be on the move this winterBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Tim Britton – Senior MLB writer at The Athletic – to reveal what happened inside the Mets clubhouse during their disastrous 2025 season.TOPICS:Looking back on what went wrong for the 2025 MetsWhat was the clubhouse like this season?How players perceived Carlos Mendoza down the stretchWas David Stearns overly confident the way he ran the team in the first half?Reacting to David Stearns' post-season press conferenceBreaking up the core: Long-term Mets who could be on the move this winterBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich and guest Andrew Claudio – host of Mets Therapy & EP of Knicks Film School – react LIVE after the Mets lose Game 162 vs. the Marlins and are eliminated from postseason contention.TOPICS:Instant reaction to the Mets being eliminated from playoff contentionCarlos Mendoza is apparently safePete Alonso is opting outWhat do the Mets do this offseason?Responding to fan commentsBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest Jon Morosi – reporter and on-air personality for MLB Network – to talk about why the Mets have struggled in the clutch so much this season and ask the question, "what is this team's identity now?"TOPICS:Dissecting the Mets season from a national point-of-viewA talented team that's often been out of syncWhat is the 2025 Mets team identity?How Alonso's Wild Card Series home run changed the teams' plansOffseason shake-up: Consequences of disappointing regular seasonWill the Mets hang on to make the playoffs?BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Michael G. Baron – co-creator of Just Mets – to react to another disastrous weekend that has put the Mets out of a playoff spot entering the season's final week.TOPICS:Reacting to the club's meltdown vs. the NationalsAre the Baseball Gods against the Mets right now?The consequences of missing the postseasonMeasuring the magnitude of this second half collapseAnswering fan Q&AsSetting up the final week of the regular seasonBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest Jon Morosi – reporter and on-air personality for MLB Network – to talk about the Mets playoff changes and the major changes that could be coming after what's been a disappointing regular season.TOPICS:Dissecting the Mets season from a national point-of-viewA talented team that's often been out of syncWhat is the 2025 Mets team identity?How Alonso's Wild Card Series home run changed the teams' plansOffseason shake-up: Consequences of disappointing regular seasonWill the Mets hang on to make the playoffs?BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich MacLeod and guest Laura Albanese – Mets beat writer for Newsday & host of the First Time Listener, Long Time Caller Podcast – to talk about how the Mets need to overcome their history of losing DNA in order to turn the corner as an organization.TOPICS:Reacting to the most alarming week of the seasonInside the Mets locker room during their collapseIs the pressure getting to this team?Concern level over the Mets playoff hopesDavid Stearns' no good, very bad 2025 seasonWill the Mets blow things up if they miss the postseason?BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Laura Albanese – Mets beat writer for Newsday & host of the First Time Listener, Long Time Caller Podcast – to analyze the Mets collapse, the state of the locker room, and discuss if they can find their way into the postseason.TOPICS:Reacting to the most alarming week of the seasonInside the Mets locker room during their collapseIs the pressure getting to this team?Concern level over the Mets playoff hopesDavid Stearns' no good, very bad 2025 seasonWill the Mets blow things up if they miss the postseason?BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Mike Mayer – Editor-In-Chief at Metsmerized & Mets Minors – to discuss if we should lower our expectations for the Mets, and do the math to try and figure out how this team could actually miss the playoffs.TOPICS:Reacting to 3-3 week vs. Tigers and RedsIs it time to reset our expectations as fans?The Annual State of the RotationMathematically, how could the Mets miss the playoffs?Thoughts on current (and former) prospects to hit the big leaguesBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's episode of The Just Mets Podcast is UNLOCKED and FREE for all. If you'd like access to full episodes weekly, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack!In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest Trevor May – former Mets reliever & host of Mayday – to talk about the pressure of playing in New York, what's going on with the Mets pitching staff & a full breakdown of Ryan Helsley's pitch tipping problem.TOPICS:Thoughts on the Mets up-and-down season in 2025The pressure of playing in New YorkHow Francisco Lindor has grown as a leaderWhat is going on with the Mets starting rotation?Young players can change the energy of a clubhouseA full breakdown & analysis of Ryan Helsley tipping pitchesPredicting how the Mets will finish the seasonBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich and guest Bobby Wagner – co-host of Tipping Pitches – to to debate if Kodai Senga's second half struggles are enough to keep him from making the postseason roster.TOPICS:How do you follow-up the Phillies sweep with THAT?!The Mets made history in August... and it wasn't goodA full analysis of the Mets pitching breakdownsThe rookie starters are our only hopeIs this the most frustrating good Mets team of all-time?Previewing a huge week on the roadWill the Mets make the playoffs?BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Bobby Wagner – co-host of Tipping Pitches – to discuss the Mets continuing their maddening season as they follow-up a sweep of the Phillies by losing 3/4 to the Marlins.TOPICS:How do you follow-up the Phillies sweep with THAT?!The Mets made history in August... and it wasn't goodA full analysis of the Mets pitching breakdownsThe rookie starters are our only hopeIs this the most frustrating good Mets team of all-time?Previewing a huge week on the roadWill the Mets make the playoffs?BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich MacLeod and guest Tyler Ward – WardyNYM on YouTube – discuss reasons to be positive about the Mets down the stretch with the emergence of rookie Nolan McLean and Mark Vientos' resurgence.BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Tyler Ward – host of WardyNYM on YouTube – to react to yet another roller coaster week as the Mets lost a series to the Nationals and missed an opportunity to sweep the Braves, but saw a spark from Mark Vientos and Nolan McLean.TOPICS:What to make of another up-and-down weekThe Mets have lost their 2024 auraIs Juan Soto really to blame for the change in team vibes?The Mark Vientos resurgenceHow McLean/Sproat/Tong could save the seasonPreviewing the huge Mets vs. Phillies showdownBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich reacts to an extremely up-and-down week against the Braves and Mariners, Nolan McLean's MLB debut, and responds to questions submitted from fans!TOPICS:Reactions to blown games vs. Braves, series win vs. MarinersDid Nolan McLean's call-up help save the Mets season?Francisco Álvarez may be injured againAnswering questions from fans!BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Andrew Claudio – host of Mets Therapy & EP of Knicks Film School – to vent about a winless week for the Mets that saw a near no-hitter, the tying run thrown out at the plate to end a game, blowing a five-run lead, and giving up a walk-off homer.TOPICS:Initial reactions to 0-6 week vs. Guardians & BrewersThe weirdest Mets collapse we've ever seenMets/Knicks parallels, and the weight of expectationsRe-litigating the trade deadlineIs the season over?The guys pick their Met of the WeekBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's episode of The Just Mets Podcast is UNLOCKED and FREE for all. If you'd like access to full episodes weekly, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack!This week, Rich is joined by guest Will Sammon – Senior MLB writer for The Athletic – to react to another troubling week for the Mets and dive deep into why the club didn't address their struggling starting rotation at the trade deadline.TOPICS:- Concern levels for Mets over last 40+ games- Will breaks down why Stearns didn't trade for starting pitching- Was the Frankie Montas signing a mistake?- The McLean/Sproat conversation- Dissecting Juan Soto's RISP woes- The guys pick their Met of the WeekBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this live call-in show, Rich MacLeod and Michael Baron react to the Mets acquiring center fielder Cedric Mullins (Orioles), discuss the team's overall trade deadline haul, and debate the moves the team didn't make.The fellas also took calls from fans to answer their questions & digest everything that happened over the last week.BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR ALL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich MacLeod and guest Abbey Mastracco – NY Daily News beat reporter – discuss some surprise names the Mets could be interested in trading for by the July 31st deadline.BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this live call-in show, Rich MacLeod and Michael Baron react to the Mets acquiring relief pitchers Tyler Rogers (Giants) and Ryan Helsley (Cardinals) in trades, and discuss how the team needs to improve their offense and rotation on the evening before the trade deadline.The boys also took calls from fans to answer their questions about the moves to come.BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR ALL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Abbey Mastracco – beat reporter at the New York Daily News – to react to a 6-1 week for the Mets, the evolution of their clubhouse, and talk all things trade deadline.TOPICS:How the Mets clubhouse has evolved in the Steve Cohen eraSelecting our Met of the WeekAre the Mets actively looking to trade Mark Vientos?Posturing or Truth: Will Stearns improve the offense?How the Clase gambling scandal affects the search for relieversSandy Alcantara and the Mets??BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich MacLeod and guest Joe DeMayo – co-host of The Mets Pod & SNY prospect writer – discuss what holes the Mets could look to fill before the trade deadline.BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Joe DeMayo – co-host of The Mets Pod & SNY prospect writer – to react to this weekend vs. the Reds and discuss which prospects the Mets will keep or trade ahead of the deadline.TOPICS:David Wright gets his number retiredBiggest problem for Mets after losing 2/3 to the Reds?How aggressive or conservative will David Stearns be at the deadline, and which prospects are staying vs. going?Francisco Álvarez is BACKSelecting our Met of the WeekPreviewing the week ahead vs. LAA and SFBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich MacLeod and our guest Jake Brown – host of Mets Daily & Sports Illustrated contributor – share the things they're most excited for (and worried about) for the Mets in the second half of the season!BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Rich is joined by guest Jake Brown – host of Mets Daily & Sports Illustrated contributor – to close out the first half of the regular season and gear up for the trade deadline and second half pennant race.TOPICS:Evaluating an up-and-down week (and season) for the MetsDebating our Met of the WeekCould this year's trade deadline be David Stearns' legacy?Buying or selling: Mark Vientos vs. Francisco ÁlvarezBiggest excitements and fears about the second halfBECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our first episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich and fellow Just Mets co-creator Michael G. Baron debate on the biggest hole the Mets need to fill ahead of the trade deadline: third base, center field, or pitching.TOPICS:After winning two straight series, are the Mets back?Discussing who the Mets Player of the Week wasLive reactions to Juan Soto being snubbed from the All-Star GamePreviewing the final week of the first half of the season!BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our first episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich is joined by guest and fellow Just Mets co-creator Michael G. Baron to recap a winning week after the Mets went 4-2 against the Brewers and Yankees!TOPICS:After winning two straight series, are the Mets back?Discussing who the Mets Player of the Week wasWhat's the biggest hole to fill: Third base, center field or pitching?Live reactions to Juan Soto being snubbed from the All-Star GamePreviewing the final week of the first half of the season!BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:www.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEwww.youtube.com/@justmetsFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are super excited to announce the launch of our brand new official Just Mets podcast, a subscription-based podcast for all things New York Mets.Host Rich MacLeod (Co-Creator of Just Mets) will be joined by a new guest every single Monday as they react to the latest week of Mets baseball, chat about the vibes, and discuss anything else that comes to mind.Guests will include reporters, content creators, analysts and notable Mets fans!Sign up for a paid subscription on Patreon, or subscribe for free clips, emergency pods & unlocked episodes on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts.SUBSCRIBE TO JUST METS ON PATREONwww.patreon.com/JustMetsSUBSCRIBE TO JUST METS NEWSLETTERwww.justmets.netFOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/just_metsFOLLOW RICH ON TWITTERwww.twitter.com/richmacleod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.