Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

Talkin’ Mets and Mike Silva kick off the hot stove. Before we get into Juan Soto and improving the roster, hear Mike talk about the 2024 season one last time. He has an honest conversation about why the good vibes and dramatic playoff run are nice but not enough to guarantee a prosperous future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets fell short against the Dodgers in the NLCS. Hear the "morning after" reaction from Mike Silva as he discusses the 2024 team and how it sets up the organization for the future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets are headed back to LA. Can they make history? It's magic vs. analytics. Hear Mike talk about why the Mets can still take this series despite the numbers stating otherwise. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dodgers took over Citi Field again in Game 4. Can the Mets rebound? Is there another day of summer left? What will it take to still win this series? Hear Mike Silva's thoughts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets lost 8-0 in Game 3 of the NLCS, but hear Mike Silva tell you why this was a huge missed opportunity to put the Dodgers on their heels. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear Mike Silva's reaction to Game 2 of the NLCS. Francisco Lindor showed why he's the MVP. Also hear the good, bad, and concerning from Monday's 7-3 Mets victory. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dodgers blew out the Mets in Game 1. The quick Game 2 turnaround means the Mets must "shake it off" quickly. What did we learn from the horrible Game 1 performance? Tune in and hear Mike Silva's postgame reaction. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva previews the Mets-Dodgers NLCS matchup and tells you the biggest challenge the Dodgers pose to the Amazin's on their latest stop on their journey to win a pennant. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets win the NLDS! Listen to the official Talkin Mets reaction show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets can send the Phillies home packing tonight because of three heroes from Game 3: Sean Manaea, Starling Marte, and you, the Citi Field fan base. Hear Mike react to the Game 3 win and what’s in store for Game 4. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets can wrap up the NLDS this week at Citi Field. Although the narrative to date has been “as Edwin Diaz goes, so do the Mets,” the real question going into Tuesday is whether the Mets are putting Diaz in a good situation to succeed. Can Carlos Mendoza return Diaz to the ninth inning and still get the ball to him with a lead? Who will navigate the gnarly top-of-the-order of Schwarber, Turner, and Harper? Listen to that and more on the latest edition of the show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva tells you to realize that the Mets run this postseason is more than magic; this team is as good as anyone else left in the tournament. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets dramatic series-clinching 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets lost an agonizing way to Milwaukee in Game 2. Today, they are focused on winning the ultimate deciding game. Mike discusses a simple concept for winning Game 3: get the ball to Edwin Diaz. Afterall, this is what they paid $100 million for! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a simple formula in Game 1: Baseball players making good baseball plays. Hear Mike Silva react to the Mets 8-4 victory over Milwaukee in Game 1 of the Wild Card series. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva comes to you from a “champagne-soaked” Talkin’ Mets studio to discuss the dramatic Mets 8-7 victory over the Braves. Mike talks about the season's meaning and where it stands in Mets history. Hear his thoughts on Edwin Diaz's blown save and ninth-inning response, and how can you not think Francisco Lindor deserves serious consideration for the National League MVP? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You didn't think the Mets would avoid Atlanta, did you? Mike Silva gives a state of the union after the Mets beat the Brewers to give themselves a chance to make the playoffs with a win in Monday's doubleheader. Hear what Mike thinks is at stake for the Mets and their core players. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To round out the show, Mike discusses the criticism of the fans not showing up to Citi Field, provides perspective on historical attendance, and talks about what he saw from the big crowds over the weekend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets had a 6-1 homestand, capping it by beating the Phillies three out of four games. The big stars stepped up and led the way as Alonso, Nimmo, and Diaz carried the club. Now, the real challenge awaits as they attempt to slay years of failure and disappointment at the hands of the Braves. Atlanta is historically a house of horrors for the team. Will this year be different? Hear Mike talk about how beating the Braves this week can be a franchise-changing event. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear Mets beat reporter Andrew Tredinnick of The Record joins Mike Silva to give his take on the Mets as they enter the home stretch of the pennant race. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We can talk about good vibes, mojo, and everything that has happened to the Mets since Memorial Day. The fact remains that they need to execute the final two weeks to earn a trip to the postseason. Three players must produce their best version of themselves in these last 13 games. Hear Mike's thoughts on that and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The good vibes couldn't stop another "thunderbolt" from hitting the Mets. Jeff McNeil's season-ending injury is damaging, but Mike talks about what needs to happen in his absence and what we learned about McNeil this season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Not only has there been debate about Francisco Lindor playing at an MVP level, but is his 2024 season the best in Mets history? Hear Mike discuss this and what he believes is the all-time best individual performance in team history. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A couple of weeks ago, it was Mets Mojo vs. Braves pitching. Has the Mojo taken the lead in the clubhouse? Hear Mike talk about the atmosphere around the Mets and how magic might be trumping cold, hard facts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Francisco Alvarez is struggling. Should Carlos Mendoza make Luis Torrens a bigger part of the September equation? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sean Manaea has evolved into an ace. The Mets new big three in September need to continue performing for them to make the postseason. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How many games do the Mets need to win to make the playoffs? Hear about that and all the versions of this team that have shown up throughout the season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Despite Shohei Otani's pursuit of the 50/50 club, Francisco Lindor is hanging in the MVP race. His performance this weekend in San Diego raises the question of where his year stands in Mets history and why the fans still don't view Lindor as an all-time great Met and leader. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets have had mojo going for them every since late May. The Braves have lost the "it" factor that marked their historic run to a division title in 2022. Will Mets mojo overcome the cold, hard facts: the Braves have better pitching? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike wraps up the program by addressing the report from ESPN's Jesse Rogers, in which he claims the league is contemplating requiring pitchers to go six innings. The problem is deeper than a shallow league-mandated solution and will soon become a crisis with expansion on the horizon. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Who is Jeff McNeil morphing into? Mike looks at some interesting trends with McNeil, including how he hits at Citi Field. Maybe the version we have seen since the All-Star break is here to stay Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets just played .500 baseball against second-division clubs. Why? It's simple, and Mike will tell you how Carlos Mendoza's crew is walking away from a playoff spot. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the just completed 4 and 6 road trip and questions whether the Mets’ offense is good enough to earn a Wild Card spot. He discusses alarming offensive trends and wonders if the core players can salvage their seasons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The latest Talkin’ Mets is a state of the union on what the Mets need to avoid another disaster like the one over the weekend. Hear his thoughts on the bullpen, Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos, and everyone’s favorite topic - Pete Alonso. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva recaps the Mets trade deadline acquisitions, why Stearns is "threading the needle," and how it will be essential to balance prospect capital with acquisitions in the future due to the cost of elite talent. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Did you read the Talkin' Mets Top Prospect List? If not, subscribe now at substack.com/@talkinmetsnog and get it for FREE. Hear Mike Silva discuss their top prospects with Talkin' Mets contributor David Mills and how they fit into David Stearns' trade deadline strategy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Stearns first trade deadline is a difficult one. With the price of quality starters and relievers skyrocketing, how far should he go to upgrade the 2024 Mets? Mike Silva outlines the challenges and tells you how the Mets should use their financial might over prospect capital. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kodai Senga is back! Did you forget about him? What a challenging time to incorporate him into the rotation. What if he can't get it done? What do the Mets do? Hear Mike talk about this and give an exciting announcement about a fun project on the Substack Newsletter. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets played down to the Marlins and did a classic "stub your toe" in the baseball sense. Hear Mike's take on the negative tone set by Pete Alonso and how the Mets are in a unique situation where they have so many players with question marks this late in the season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses Pete Alonso's season to date and how he and the Mets need each other in the second half for different reasons Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What a wild first half. The Mets went from the abyss to the playoffs. The vibes are great; can it continue? Hear Mike talk about his Citi Field experience and how David Stearns has a decision to make on whether to invest in the 2024 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin' Mets. Tonight, it's trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? Listen and find out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the hip for the foreseeable future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

History tells us that fixing a bullpen midseason isn't easy. Hear some tales of bullpen trades gone wrong, and Mike gives one wild trade scenario that might bring a couple of old friends back to New York. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reflects on the just-ended month of June and a valuable lesson he learned from the Met's historic month. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva puts a cherry on top of the week of remembering Willie Mays by discussing Willie's iconic career with Jim Hirsch, author of the autobiography "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva discusses the statement made by the Mets on this recent 4-2 road trip to Dallas and Chicago. Also hear his thoughts on the controversial ejection of Edwin Diaz. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets are not officially a playoff contender until they hit the .500 mark. That said, Mike Silva talks about how they should look for help from within before dealing prospects for marginal upgrades. One name is knocking on the big league door, which might add an element the offense lacks. Listen and find out! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets have won 11 of 15 and are surging into the playoff picture. J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor lead the offense, while Dedniel Nunez is surprisingly bolstering the bullpen. The real reason for hope? The 100 mph that Edwin Diaz showed during his Friday night’s save against San Diego. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the second half of the show, Anthony Wootton from the TransAtlantic Sports Show makes an appearance to talk about covering the London Series. He discusses the growth of the game in the UK and the involvement of the Mets and Phillies from the perspective of a journalist and a father looking to introduce baseball to future fans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets continue to captivate the fans. Following a thrilling victory to conclude the London Series, the team has won four out of its last five games. However, it's uncertain whether this recent success is sustainable. Mike discusses the potential strategies of David Stearns and Steve Cohen leading up to the trade deadline. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Darryl Strawberry had a profound message for the 2024 Mets, David Stearns, and Steve Cohen. Mike Silva contrasts that with J.D. Martinez's “no pressure” statements after the team meeting earlier in the week. It’s time for the organization to use Strawberry’s challenge as a theme going forward when bringing players into the fold. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva looks back on the career of Darryl Strawberry and discusses how the Mets and Straw were never the same after he left as a free agent in 1990. Where is the next great offensive player going to come from? Is it here on the roster? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jorge Lopez flipped out and threw his glove. That is the story the media will tell you to generate content. Mike Silva gives you what Lopez symbolizes, the urgency that David Stearns needs to address the problem, what to clean up, and the real meaning behind what happened with Lopez. Listen to the latest Talkin’ Mets to hear Mike’s State of the Union on Wednesday afternoon’s messy antics at Citi Field. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Stearns and Steve Cohen have big decisions as the team heads into the trade deadline. With the core players being so below their career norms, it’s time for them to be honest about the next two years, which might not be what they initially thought. Hear Mike’s thoughts on how they need to frame their message and manage fan expectations. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Admit it! The fan alter ego still has hope after Omar Narvaez singled to win Sunday’s game against the Giants. Mike talks about the pull between logic and hopeful fandom and why logic might need to win out on the 2024 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a week where Edwin Diaz blew three saves and the Mets lost 2 of 3 to the lowly Marlins, Mike Silva questions whether it’s time to move on from the 2022 core and start fresh. Hear his thoughts on Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo. Just like a bad relationship that isn’t working, perhaps it’s time to go separate ways to make life better for both parties. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off against the Braves salvaged a lost weekend at Citi Field, where there appeared to be a vast gap between the NL East contenders and the Mets. With Memorial Day just around the corner and the Wild Card race shaping up to be more competitive than initially thought, should the discussion about dealing Pete Alonso start to take shape? Hear Mike discuss Joel Sherman’s report on Alonso’s contract negotiations, the current Mets offensive state with and without Alonso, and how difficult David Stearns's decision is coming at the trade deadline. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MLB has been messing with the rules and trying to legislate everything for the last decade. The ambiguity creates problems, and we saw that this year with the McNeil-Hoskins incident and now with Alonso and the blocking the plate scenario on Wednesday. Mike explains why this is an example of how overreaction to one play and fear of social media outcry makes things worse. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May is here, and we can finally start to see who this 2024 Mets team is. Are they the sub-.500 bunch that seems not to hit when they get good pitching and not pitch when they hit? Why aren’t they better despite an elite bullpen and decent starting pitching results? The warning signs from the West Coast trip seem to have become a reality. This team is frustrating, and Mike will tell you why Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva was live in Tampa for Christian Scott’s debut. Everyone is buzzing about the young righty's repertoire and poise. Did you know he wasn’t the only Mets prospect to shine this weekend? Saturday was a banner day for Mets pitching up and down the organization. Hear Mike discuss that and his road trip experience. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Official scorekeeper Howie Karpin joins the program to discuss his latest book, "976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched New Careers and Broke New Ground.” One of the reasons we are able to do “Talkin’ Mets” today is the work of Howie and other pioneers in the sports media business back in the late 1970s. Hear Howie share stories about great nights at the old Sports Phone and how it helped give birth to the pioneer in sports media in New York: WFAN. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark Vientos was the hero on Sunday, but between that and his at-bat against Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley on Saturday made for an impressive weekend. Mike Silva discusses his latest “Beyond the Mic” article on Vientos and adds the possibility that Vientos might be more than trade fodder this July. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you feeling good about the Mets after their 3-3 West Coast trip? I bet you are, but Mike isn't feeling warm and fuzzy despite the team passing their first 2024 test. What should you be worried about? Listen to a special mid-week edition of the Talkin' Mets podcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike rounds out the show by remembering Whitey Herzog and Jackie Robinson. Was the “White Rat” the first villain to live rent-free in Mets fan’s heads? Do we give enough credit to Jackie Robinson’s achievements on the field? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Citi Field should be the ultimate home field advantage. Why is it not? Was Shea Stadium a better baseball experience? Mike talks about his visit to Citi Field and gives his thoughts on the topic during the week the Mets celebrated Shea Stadium’s 60 birthday. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets took two of three from the Dodgers in dramatic fashion. The weekend was fun for many reasons, and this team is showing early signs of resiliency and heart. Is the sum greater than the parts? Are we about to go on a similar ride with this group as we did in 2022? Maybe, but Mike also discusses some early warning signs that should concern you. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike rounds out the show with Mark Rosenman of Kiners Korner. Mark’s website, which includes a postgame “Zoom Room,” has become a popular destination for fans yearning for something similar to the Ralph Kiner postgame shows of the past. Hear Mark and Mike discuss Doc Gooden’s retirement ceremony, the atmosphere at Citi Field, and some of the ways Mark is bringing Mets fans a positive community experience. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets got some homegrown help this weekend as Jose Butto shined in a 6-inning//9 strikeout performance. Can Butto and perhaps Christian Scott give the Mets a homegrown flair to their rotation later this summer? The crowds at Citi Field were small but passionate. With their weekend performance, the Mets fans showed they could create a home-field advantage for the Amazin’s. Hear Mike’s thoughts on that and the ovation for Francisco Lindor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets won four of six on the road. Hear Mike Silva's reaction to the Braves series and how the Mets stack up against the best team in the NL. What is his major concern about the club, even after a good road trip, and what secret weapon does he believe Carlos Mendoza may have? Listen to this and more on the latest Talkin' Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike discusses Francisco Lindor’s historically bad start to round out the show. The conversation about fan behavior and how Mets fans can become tenth men on the field again wraps up the program. Are we at an inflection point after a group of fans attacked Lindor’s family on social media? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The pitching epidemic took another turn for the worse with the news that Braves ace Spencer Strider might need Tommy John surgery. The Players Association blames the pitch clock, while the industry blames the hunt for velocity and spin rate. Both are wrong, and the solution might be costly in dollars and cents. Hear Mike’s suggestion on mitigating a problem that won’t be fixed quickly, easily, or cheaply. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets have the blueprint for success: 5-6 innings from the starters, enough offense to put up a crooked number, and a bridge to Edwin Diaz. What can derail them? It’s in the details, and the margin of error is thinner than you think. Saturday’s loss can be an example of what can make 2024 a subpar season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to the Brewers sweep of the Mets on Opening Weekend. Hear his thoughts on how the pitching, hitting, fielding, and fans were all responsible for the poor results. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Darren Reed was a star-crossed outfielder for the Mets in the late 1980s/early 1990s. He routinely had huge spring training numbers but never made the club. Mike Silva tells you who the 2024 Mets Darren Reed is and awards them the first annual “Darren Reed Spring Training Award.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When spring training started, there were tons of questions about the manager, bullpen, veterans, rotation, and top prospects. Hear Mike tell you what we learned throughout Grapefruit League action. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mets signed J.D. Martinez. What does this mean for the team going forward, and what does it say about David Stearns? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's been a while since the Mets made the fans feel good about the team. Edwin Diaz took the mound this past week and reminded everyone how dominant he could be in the ninth inning. Adding to that exciting prospect, did you see the stuff from all those pitchers in the Spring Breakout Game? Steve Cohen says the Mets are loaded. Maybe that's an overstatement, but there is reason to be excited. Finally, if that isn't enough, how about that starting rotation? Can we believe what the spring stats tell us? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is Ji-Man Choi pushing himself onto the roster? What bullpen arms are making Carlos Mendoza's final roster decisions hard? Listen to the latest opinions on the Grapefruit League by Mike Silva. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is there a debate about Brandon Nimmo in the leadoff spot? Mike Silva tells you why this is silly and should stop immediately. What is the Mets best lineup? Who will protect Pete Alonso? Hear his thoughts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zack Wheeler signs an extension with the Phillies, and The Athletic reports on a pitching crisis in the same week. How will the Mets build and sustain a rotation? Maybe David Stearns is already showing you. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The first week of Grapefruit League action displayed the future of the Mets offense with performances from Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, and Jett Williams. Mike Silva tells you why these three can be the midseason energy shot the club needs to make the playoffs. Also, hear his thoughts on surprising bullpen options and the early front runners for the Darren Reed Spring Training Award. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman signed their "pillow" contracts. Is Jordan Montgomery next? The Mets still insist they are not in the market for pitching, and reports indicate that Michael Lorenzen is higher on their depth chart. What is happening, and why is David Stearns averse to Jordan Montgomery? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bashing the Mets has become a cottage industry for members of the media. Mike Silva tells you why you must be prepared for it and how to avoid turning your Mets viewing into an albatross. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Francisco Lindor discussed the 40/40 club with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman on their podcast. Entering his 4th season in New York, are we about to see the best of Lindor? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Kodai Senga injury puts the spotlight on Tylor Megill. Is he the favorite for the rotation, and will the Mets consider a free agent like Jordan Montgomery? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A new front office, manager, and tons of players. What should we be watching down in Port St. Lucie this spring? Hear what Mike is looking at and what you should be, too! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Star players remain unsigned despite pitchers & catchers reporting to all 30 clubs. Is there an opportunity for David Stearns to pounce and steal a big name? Should he? Listen to Mike's take on the rare spring free-agent opportunities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva kicks off spring training weighing in on the Mets decision to not engage Pete Alonso on a long-term contract. Is Pete destined for another uniform? Listen and find out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Take a break right before the start of the 2024 Mets season and join Mike Silva of Talkin' Mets and Anthony Rivera of Subway to Shea in the first "Movie Night." The guys rewatch the April 4th, 1988, opening day Mets victory over the Montreal Expos. Hear their observations about the game, Darryl Strawberry's "moonshot," and anything else that comes to their mind during the broadcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A quiet offseason ended with a bang as David Stearns signed two interesting bullpen arms: Jake Diekman and Shintaro Fujinami. The Mets now have a bigger problem: who do they cut in spring training? Also, did Stearns create a sneaky elite bullpen? Hear Mike reference a new stat that he really likes and tell you why you should be excited about this group of relievers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva is joined by his resident prospect guru, Ernest Dove. The guys talk about what this mystical pitching lab that everyone is talking about is really about. The Mets do not seem intent on signing big-time relievers. Can their kids fill those roles for a fraction of the cost? What about the starting pitching? Do the Mets have the depth that has been touted? Finally, will they choose Mark Vientos over veteran DH types like J.D. Martinez, Justin Turner, and Jorge Soler? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are tons of Mets ties to the 2024 HOF Ballot. Hear Mike's official thoughts on who he would vote for in the 2024 HOF election cycle. He recaps the Wright/Reyes era and does the ultimate "what-if" for a Mets and sports Greek tragedy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hour one discusses David Stearns’ comments to Andy Martino of SNY with the weekly Mets offseason state-of-the-union. Despite contending for the playoffs being the goal, the kids will get a shot under this new front office. What does that mean for next season and beyond? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former Mets minor leaguer John Mincone joins Mike. Hear them “riff” about the Mets offseason, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos' development, and the new pitching lab. No topic is off limits, and they cover it all just like two guys at the bar talking baseball. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Stearns said earlier this offseason that the Mets would be “opportunistic” when acquiring talent. Has that time come with Blake Snell, Justin Turner, and Jorge Soler still on the free-agent market? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Silva reacts to Trevor Bauer's interview on WFAN and tells you why it would be in the Mets best interest to sign him, but is New York in the best interest of Trevor Bauer? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Stearns kicked off the new year with the signing of Sean Manaea. The fans and media are skeptical about whether Stearns and Cohen are serious about competing in 2024. Hear Mike Silva talk about why Stearns' current strategy is necessary and something missing from the team's repertoire for years. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto was hard, but the next phase of David Stearns rebuilding the starting rotation is challenging. Mike Silva tells you the key to how the Mets can compete in 2024 and even 2025 without Yamamoto. Hint: It won't be easy. Offer: Get a Deposit Match up to $100 when you sign up on Sleeper! Use Promo Code At Sign-Up: BONUS100 Full Disclaimer: Sleeper Picks are available to eligible residents: (1) 18+ and physically present in AK, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MN, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, and WY; (2) 19 + and physically present in NE; and (3) 21+ and physically present in MA. New customers only. No minimum for deposit bonus. One (1) deposit match per promotion. Restrictions apply and offer subject to change. See terms at https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/6516011-deposit-match-promotion-terms-of-use. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy