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Darryl Strawberry had plenty to say about how the current Mets could learn from the ‘86 team. Full ep here: open.spotify.com/episode/17tK...

David Peterson was the Mets longest-tenured player, and it was apt that his late-night trade Wednesday marked the beginning of what is likely to be a fire sale. Column: The wheels fallen off for the Mets www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

6 errors, David Peterson traded, chants of 'Pete Alonso.' Have the wheels fallen off for the Mets?

Peterson was traded last night, and that might be the start of a fire sale

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Any time you get to talk to Darryl Strawberry is a good day. He shared some great insight on the Mets’ leadership situation + his thoughts on the proposal to not allow high schoolers into the draft (the route he took). Ep here: open.spotify.com/episode/17tK...

Episode 101. We Had Swag Ft. Darryl Strawberry

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"He kinda just feels like my friend." Sometimes, leadership means looking at a kid in the eye and calling him your equal. (Or playing glorified patty cake with him.) On the lessons Juan Soto learned from the 2019 Nationals, and his ties to Ewing + Benge www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Juan Soto mentors Mets' younger talent his own way, taking pieces of his past

Just because the back of Juan Soto's baseball card and his bank account shows one thing doesn't mean he's views himself much different from the younger rookies.

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Knicks in six? Sal Licata talks Game 3, fans not behaving right and Jalen Brunson making a bid to join NY sports Valhalla. Could the Knicks actually lose this? Also, the city is nuts right now, vibes are immaculate and I have thoughts on what makes you a New a Yorker open.spotify.com/episode/7ife...

Episode 99. Playoff losses (and how to cope with them) Ft. Sal Licata (SNY, the Sal Licata Show)

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Carson Benge learned how to play guitar because he liked Guitar Hero. It turns out, that's not the only way you take innate interest and turn it into tangible results. More here: www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

A star is born? Carson Benge rocks his way to 5-for-5 performance in Mets victory

The rookie finished a double shy of a cycle and became just the fourth player in franchise history to go 5-for-5 with a homer

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Christian Scott: "I didn't have my best stuff" Luis Torrens: "It was pretty good." Scott holds himself to a higher standard, and it's making him one of the Mets' most reliable starters. On the transformation of the self-professed "two-trick pony." www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Laura Albanese: Mets' Christian Scott turning into reliable asset

The righthander has a 0.55 ERA in his last three starts. He pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in Friday night's win over the Padres.

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“Being stubborn in baseball’s not always a bad thing.” From the KBO, to almost not making the Mets opening day roster, Jared Young has learned to be the good kind of stubborn. Now, it's keyed some very intriguing early returns. (He also just homered) Only in Newsday: www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

Laura Albanese: Being stubborn has served Mets' Jared Young well

"Being stubborn in baseball's not always a bad thing," says Jared Young, who has become an important Met.

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AM New York’s Joe Pantorno shepherds us through the NBA finals and the World Cup, Wemby ushering in the era of the 'chalant' player, and gives us a primer on WC favorites and dark horses. Buckle up, you're gonna be telling your grandkids about this. Ep here: open.spotify.com/episode/0GUp...

Episode 98. The Knicks in 6? Ft. Joe Pantorno (AM New York)

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Sean Manaea is making a real case for being re-inserted into the lineup. An analysis of what's allowed him to bounce back, and why it may be sustainable: www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

Mets' Sean Manaea deserves another shot in the rotation

They certainly need starters, and the lefty has a 2.87 ERA over his last four appearances.

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"He doesn't panic." Though you don't want to read too much into a few good days, there's a distinct, mature aspect to Marcus Semien's approach that's showing some promise. Some of it has to do with the thing people knock him on - his age. Only in Newsday: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets' Semien leans on his work ethic after 14 seasons in big leagues

"Being the new guy and starting off slow is never fun," Semien said. "But just stay the course, keep working, stay healthy, understand it's a long season."

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Temporarily assigning Morabito Gary Carter's No. 8 wasn't the best move, but it's hard to believe that the man known as ‘The Kid’ wouldn’t have gotten a kick out of The Kids. Because while it’s important to honor the past, it’s dangerous to live in it. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

Mets' Nick Morabito wearing No. 8 wouldn't have upset Gary Carter

While it's important to honor the past, it's dangerous to live in it. And this crop of young players is ensuring the Mets avoid doing just that.

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The kids are all right! John Franco and his daughter Ella are on to chat about the Mets youth movement. Also, the mind games John played with Barry Bonds to get THAT strike out. I also reminisce about the time I almost got arrested in Cooperstown. Fun, fun ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Episode 97. The Kids are All Right. Ft. John and Ella Franco (Former MLB Player, @ellafranco_)

Podcast Episode · First Time Listener Long Time Caller · May 19 · 47m

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Got to catch up with SNY’s Ian Begley to chat about what changed for the Knicks after Game 3 against the Hawks and how the scene really was in Philly after the Sixers got drubbed. Fun time! open.spotify.com/episode/3ipc...

Episode 96. Knicks Fever Ft. Ian Begley (SNY)

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"I kinda forgot the game was ending, so that'll tell you where my head was at.” Tobias Myers, who earned his first save Friday and likely opens tomorrow, has a versatility borne of his mindset and his past as a baseball nomad. It's been huge for the Mets: www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

Albanese: Mets' Tobias Myers is a strike-throwing, Swiss Army Knife

Myers can pitch anywhere from low-leverage middle innings to, as he did Friday night, a high-leverage extra inning that results in a save.

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The Mets have some players turning heads in Triple-A. Here are six players the organization think could make an impact as soon as this season, and thoughts about what makes them stand out: www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

Laura Albanese: Several Mets farmhands on horizon

Jonah Tong, Jack Wenninger and A.J. Ewing and others are at the top of the list.

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The Cardinals are one of the best stories in baseball and beat writer Jeff Jones is on to talk about if the kids got what it takes.. Also, a heartfelt goodbye to our friend, John Sterling. Baseball won't be the same without you. Pour one out for the GOAT. open.spotify.com/episode/5sjT...

Episode 95. Words on Birds Ft. Jeff Jones (Belleville News)

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The Mets are supposed to believe they can bail themselves out of this thing, but though there's plenty of time left, they might've already taken too many punches, and Lindor's injury (among other things) mean the hits will keep on coming. Column: www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

It's still early for Mets, but it's OK to have questions about them

You have to wonder if they've already taken too many punches; it doesn't help that the hits keep on coming.

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There's something special brewing in Buffalo and Sabres writer Joe Yerdon is on the pod to talk about the one NY NHL team to actually make the playoffs. Also: The Dodgers are REALLY embracing their villain era. And is anyone watching the new Mormon doc? Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6aDu...

Episode 92. The Buffalo Cicadas Ft. Joe Yerdon (Bleacher Report)

Podcast Episode · First Time Listener Long Time Caller · April 14 · 46m

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You've got to forgive Mets fans for being suspect when the Mets counterpunch to losing an irreplaceable Juan Soto was picking up Tommy Pham. Truth is, they could've done more to protect themselves from his loss, but for now, Pham does provide value: www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

Tommy Pham might be able to give Mets a little oomph

The 38-year-old can hit lefthanded pitching, and though it's hardly an ideal situation, the Mets hope Pham can provide a little oomph to the oomph-less.

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Juan Soto is still on track to return within the two to three weeks time frame but isn't running yet, Carlos Mendoza said. Clay Holmes threw his bullpen today and it went well.

"On camera, he wants to be the star. I’m completely the opposite." "[He's like] ‘I can’t quite [get] that, but I can appreciate where you came from.’" Luke Weaver and Devin Williams could be rivals. But they're yin and yang. On an unconventional bond: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets' Devin Williams, Luke Weaver are bullpen buddies

The two closers are natural rivals on the same team. So why do they get along so well?

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Would Babe Ruth's swing play today? Could listen to Daniel Murphy talk hitting all day about an underrated approach current hitters are missing. Check out the ep, especially if you've got kids interested in getting better at baseball: open.spotify.com/episode/0v69...

Episode 91. The Swing Thing Ft. Daniel Murphy (Former MLB Player)

Podcast Episode · First Time Listener Long Time Caller · April 7 · 53m

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Episode 91. The Swing Thing Ft. Daniel Murphy (Former MLB Player)

Podcast Episode · First Time Listener Long Time Caller · April 7 · 53m

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The Yankees could be AL Beasts. SNY analyst John Jastremski is on to talk about why this isn’t just a re-tread and who he thinks will have a better year: Cam Schlittler or Nolan McLean? That plus other WAY too early takeaways from opening week. open.spotify.com/episode/36PX...

Episode 90. Schlitt Happens Ft. John Jastremski (SNY, New York, New York Podcast)

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Run prevention is great. But it means nothing if you can't score any. It's too early to overreact, but you can't fault fans from feeling the aftershocks of yesteryear, and we've learned all too well that sometimes, it only takes one game. www.newsday.com/sports/colum...

Laura Albanese: Mets need to score runs, not just 'prevent' them

Yes, it's only six games but the team's lack of situational hitting has ruined some outstanding pitching performances.

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Citi Field was having an identity crisis. “We didn’t really pay enough homage to our past.” “I was almost insulted by it.” Once a shrine to the Dodgers and Ebbets Field, Citi Field has finally come into its own: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Citi Field feels more and more like a Mets stadium

It opened in 2009 paying homage to the Brooklyn Dodgers and Ebbets Field, but it's become more of a Mets stadium over the years.

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Freddy Peralta was 16 and he was crying. He was 17 and he was crying. He was 18, and he thinks maybe he was crying then, too. To understand Peralta now, you need to know what it was like then. On the glue guy the Mets might need. Only in Newsday: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

When Mets' Freddy Peralta is around, everyone seems to be smiling

"He's a great human," manager Carlos Mendoza said. "Forget about what he's able to do on the field. His joy, his presence, his [humility], you just feel it."

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