Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

Evan Roberts passionately breaks down Carlos Mendoza's decision to use Edwin Diaz in the eighth inning, praising the Mets manager for a move he believes is both strategic and long overdue. Roberts argues that a team's best reliever should be used in the highest-leverage situation, regardless of the inning. He specifically points to the three-batter minimum rule, which makes it far riskier to "mess around" with a less reliable pitcher when the opponent's best hitters are due up. By bringing in Diaz early to face the top of the Mariners' order, Mendoza minimized the chance of a rally, a mindset Roberts enthusiastically agrees with. He even speculates that Mendoza may have been listening to his very own podcast, highlighting the move as a sign of a new, more aggressive and logical approach to managing the bullpen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The reason the Mets waited so long to call up Nolan McLean wasn't about saving a year of team control or being cheap, as many have speculated. It was a calculated move by David Stearns to secure a potential extra first-round draft pick. Under the new CBA, a top-100 prospect who qualifies as a rookie and wins Rookie of the Year or finishes in the top three for MVP or Cy Young can earn their team a compensatory pick. By delaying McLean's call-up until he had only 44 days of service time, the Mets ensured he would still qualify for rookie status in a future season, giving the organization a shot at this valuable incentive. While some argue that waiting for a draft pick is a "crock" and that the team should have prioritized winning now, it's clear this strategic decision was all about building for the long-term future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Benigno's scorching takedown of the Mets wasn't just a critique; it was a furious, caffeine-fueled sermon delivered to the masses. With the passion of a true New York fan, he lit into every aspect of the team's woes, from a disgraceful bullpen filled with "stiffs" to the "delirious" managerial decisions. He saved his most venomous barbs for "Boy Genius" David Stearns, blaming the front office for the team's abysmal state and an inability to acquire a competent starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Benigno’s rant was a raw, unfiltered cry of disgust, perfectly capturing the agony of a fan watching his team self-destruct. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a conversation about Pete Alonso breaking his all-time Mets home run record, Darryl Strawberry showed his championship pedigree, focusing not on the individual accomplishment but on the importance of winning. Strawberry insisted that while records are nice, they are ultimately hollow without championships. He passionately recalled the "hate to lose" mentality of the 1986 Mets and urged the current team to adopt that same fierce, competitive spirit to deliver a winner for the long-suffering fan base. While classy and appreciative of Alonso, Strawberry's message was clear: individual accolades are secondary to team success and bringing a championship back to Queens. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another game, another lead, another loss? And of course, it's to the Braves. What has happened to the New York Mets? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets' latest loss to the Atlanta Braves has unleashed a flood of emails from frustrated fans. Evan Roberts and Hoff dive into a selection of these emails, which are filled with a mix of despair, disbelief, and a desperate plea for a change in mojo. The podcast hosts address everything from batting Juan Soto leadoff to the team's lack of fire and the questionable decisions of manager Carlos Mendoza, all while attempting to find some humor in the Mets' ongoing collapse. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Roberts and his co-host, Pete Hoffman, are gearing up for their annual Drunk Rico podcast, a fan-favorite tradition where they record while drinking and reacting to a Mets game. As Evan heads on vacation, the duo plans to continue the podcast, promising a Drunk Rico episode sometime during the Mets' next series. The highlight of the conversation is the annual drunk show, which is a big event for loyal listeners. They decide to schedule the special episode for Tuesday night's game against the Washington Nationals, with the tentative agreement that Pete will try to sneak away from his family trip to Disney World to join in on the fun. Evan reassures listeners that he's a "happy drunk" and the podcast will be filled with laughter and a general sense of jovial misery, rather than an angry, fiery rant. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Alonso is sitting at the top of the leader board for most home runs hit as a New York Met. Not only did he hit number 253, he added another to now have 254! Oh, and the Mets won! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What went wrong????? More like, did the Mets do anything right???? A 7 game losing streak piles up as the Mets get walked off on Sunday! BRING ON THE BRAVES! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Roberts dissects a brutal Sunday loss for the Mets, focusing on a series of critical errors and questionable managerial decisions. He highlights Francisco Lindor's disastrous performance, including a crucial error and multiple failures in key offensive situations, and contrast it with the high expectations set by his previous year's performance. The conversation then shifts to the bullpen's collapse, particularly the ineffective outing by Frankie Montas and the ill-advised use of Ryne Stanek in a high-leverage situation. The hosts argue that manager Mendy's strategy of using an opener and then relying on an already-strained bullpen led directly to the loss, proposing a more aggressive alternative using their top relievers. He concludes by lamenting the Mets' inability to score late in games, calling their offense "heartless and gutless." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JP, a loyal but livid listener, rips into the Mets' "piss poor performance" in a fiery email, unleashing a torrent of frustrations that includes an "anti-clutch gene," overpaid players like Brandon Nimmo, and an offense that's just "mid at best." Evan and Rico dissect the fan's points, challenging some of his claims while agreeing with others, as they try to make sense of a team that's lost six one-run games during a single stretch and seems more interested in playing golf in October than competing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a miserable way to lose... again! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets have been struggling lately. The biggest issue is the lack of offense. Evan takes a deep dive into what's happening! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good news... they didn't get no hit on Wednesday thanks to Juan Soto! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even when the Mets do the right thing, they do the wrong thing! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even then, will we be able to sleep? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can they complete the comeback and walk off the Guardians? No! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frankie Montas... He stinks. Juan Soto... He stinks. Ryne Stanek... He stinks. Pete Alonso.... He Stinks Kodai Senga.... He Stinks Anything else from the weekend? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets didn't upgrade at starting pitcher, which mean Frankie Montas is still starting games for the Mets. Is that a good thing? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what was an amazing experience for Evan and his kids, of course something would go wrong! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets made 4 major moves. Did they miss on anything? Are they better now than they were before the deadline? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): This year's trade deadline seemed like it was slowly creeping along, that was until late in the day Wednesday. Thanks to the back-and-forth bullpen moves by the Mets and Phillies, and then Seattle's big acquisition of the biggest bat on the market, things just got spicy. Helping Bradfo break it all down is The Athletic's Tim Britton, who is in the belly of the beast that is the National League East race. Bradfo also gets the chance to sit down with another player who has lived the trade deadline life, current Phillies minor leaguer Lucas Sims. It's a great way to get you ready for the final few hours of the trade deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets get embarrassed in San Diego and David Stearns clearly has had enough. Additions of Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley will bolster the bullpen. What else will Stearns do? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets played a late night game in San Diego... In case you missed it... Enjoy Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ronny Mauricio goes 4-4 on Sunday, and Juan Soto hits his 25th home run of the season to lead the Mets passed the Giants. 7 game winning streak and 1 1/2 game lead over the Phillies for the Division. Will this make David Stearns be MORE active at the trade deadline? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No matter how good or bad a series is... Rico Brogna podcast will always give you a Star of the Series and Net Negative! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trade deadline moves, the young hitters, why does Juan Soto only hit solo home runs? Rapid fire questions from YOU! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets jump on Logan Webb early. Clay Holmes wasn't perfect, but went a good 5 and gets the win. Francisco Lindor has three hits, one of which is his 20th home run of the season. Even after a Phillies win over the Yankees, Mets stay in 1st place. Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're at that time again... BASEBALL TRADE DEADLINE IS BACK!!!! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets are focused on getting pitching upgrades. Any chance that Dylan Cease will be that player? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Mets need a bat? Of Course... Will the Mets make a splash? probably not... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francisco Lindor breaks his 0 for streak, Pete Alonso is now 5 home runs away from setting the Mets record for home runs AND the Mets sweep the Angels! All good things, right? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan plays a game with Hoff... name the amount of pitchers who have entered this season for the Mets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It sounds like that's the focus of David Stearns heading into the trade deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Stearns has his regularly scheduled press conference. Let's hear what he has to say. Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes a W is just a W! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francisco Alvarez has returned. Let's see how he fits in returning from the minors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a tough 3-game series for the Mets as they return from all-star break. David Wright's retirement of his number 5 distracted the fans from losing the series to the Reds. A victory on Sunday at least allowed the Mets to avoid being swept at home. Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan is not thrilled that a division rival landed David Robertson! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After another disgusting series offensively, the Mets need for a bat is glaring! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The number 5 gets officially retired by the New York Mets as the fans pack the house for Captain America. Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no way around it. The Mets need pitching help! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a great day at Citifield... once you got there that is! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a candid and revealing interview, Sal Licata is joined by Mets legend David Wright on the eve of his number five retirement ceremony. Wright opens up about the emotional weight of the occasion, reflecting on his unparalleled connection with the Mets fanbase, his "once a Met, always a Met" philosophy, and the surreal feeling of joining iconic numbers in the rafters. From his earliest days in the majors to the 2015 World Series run and the challenging road back from injury, Wright shares heartfelt anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insights into a career defined by unwavering dedication and a profound bond with New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal Licata sits down with former Mets infielder Daniel Murphy for a no-holds-barred discussion about the indelible legacy of David Wright as his number five is retired. Murphy shares candid insights into Wright's evolution as a player and leader, reminiscing about key moments, his quiet competitive fire, and the sheer athleticism that often went unnoticed, all while playfully jabbing at Sal and Josh Satin about fantasy football and golf rivalries. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal talks with former Mets President Sandy Alderson talking about his time with the Mets, 2015 season, and David Wright number retirement To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal talks with former Mets Manager Terry Collins about his career with the Mets, and David Wrights number retirement and his impact to the impact he made to the team To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal talks with Willie Randolph about Managing with Mets and playing and coaching with the Yankees, David Wrights number retirement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In lieu of the Mets retiring David Wright's number on Saturday, July 19th, Evan Roberts takes you through his top moments of David Wright's career. Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠ Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠ Email [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rob Bradford catches up with Mets top prospects Jonah Tong and Carson Benge to discuss their paths through the Mets system, how they became the top prospects they are now, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices