Why Am I a Mets Fan?

PERSONAL NEWS: An update on the show

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TRADE DEADLINE FRENZY: Dodgers get Skubal, Mets FIRE SALE

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return to discuss a BUSY MLB Trade Deadline! The Los Angeles Dodgers get the prize of the Deadline, 2x reigning AL Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal. On the other hand, the Mets host a FIRE SALE, selling off eight major league players for a group of prospects in return. PLUS, who were the other winners and losers? Did the Yankees do enough? Are the Red Sox ALL IN? Join us!!

Topics: 19:05: Brooks Raley to the PHILLIES · 20:38: Brazoban to the WHITE SOX · 21:27: Mets trade Ben Rortvedt to Dodgers · 27:40: DODGERS get TARIK SKUBAL, win the Deadline: what effect will this have?

Mets LOSE series to Dodgers, who will go at Trade Deadline? PLUS, Beltran inducted into HOF

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return to discuss the Mets losing this weekend's series at Citi Field to the Dodgers. PLUS, Shohei Ohtani has been SHUT DOWN from pitching and the Mets approach the Trade Deadline with few untouchables. Juan Soto is hurt... who will be traded next week? And, Carlos Beltran was inducted into Cooperstown on Sunday, and we were there! Join us!

Topics: 4:13: Mets LOSE 2 of 3 to Dodgers at Citi, win on Sunday · 7:55: Dodgers SHUT DOWN Shohei Ohtani from pitching · 19:38: Juan Soto HURT - will he return this season? · 26:15: Carlos Beltran's Hall of Fame induction - we were in Cooperstown!

Mets SUNK at All-Star break...will they TRADE Lindor? PLUS, Ohtani hurt

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the first half of baseball season is OVER! The Mets are buried at 40-57, their WORST first half record since 1995. Will they TRADE Francisco Lindor at the deadline? Does he want to be traded? Who else will leave Queens in August? PLUS, HR Derby/All Star Game things to watch AND Shohei Ohtani's injury keeps him from traveling to Philly. Join us!

Topics: 12:39: WHO will Mets trade at Deadline? · 25:54: All-Star Game, HR Derby breakdowns/things to watch for · 29:08: Shohei Ohtani HURT, to miss All Star Game in Philly

Steve Cohen "EXTREMELY WORRIED" about future of Mets, CONFIRMS Lindor/Soto issues

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen...and the team's continuous losing ways. The Mets are 15 games below .500 on July 7th...who should be dealt at the trade deadline? Who will the next manager be? And much more! Join us!

Topics: 5:00: Mets nearly BLOW a 7-run lead in the ninth inning on Sunday · 16:50: Steve Cohen REAFFIRMS David Stearns' job security. WHAT is he thinking?! · 18:42: Cohen on FIRING Carlos Mendoza

FALLOUT from Carlos Mendoza FIRING, players REACT

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In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the fallout from the Mendoza firing and the players' reaction to it, as well as their initial thoughts on new Mets manager Andy Green. PLUS, former hitting coach Eric Chavez's comments on the behavior of Mets star Juan Soto.

Topics: 5:49: Our INITIAL thoughts on new METS manager ANDY GREEN · 7:59: What did the PLAYERS say about MENDOZA'S firing? · 19:33: WHO will be the next METS MANAGER? · 23:21: Marcus Semien HURT, Mauricio ACTIVATED

Last-place Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski RETURN from vacation to discuss some major MLB news. On Friday morning, the New York Mets (34-47) FIRED manager Carlos Mendoza, who had been at the helm for 2.5 seasons. Andy Green will manage the team in the interim. Discussing Mendoza reaction, David Stearns' press conference, potential next managerial candidates, and a whole lot more! Join us!

Topics: 5:35: Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza - was it deserved?

Benge, Ewing inject LIFE into the Mets on .500 West Coast trip

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest week of action for the New York Mets. The Mets go 3-3 on their final west coast swing of the season and are now back in New York to host the Cardinals and Braves. Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury and Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are injecting life into this team. Can the Mets build off of a stretch where they've won 7 of 10? Join us!

Topics: 3:45: Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury · 5:05: Kodai Senga rehab stint DELAYED · 14:32: Pat Murphy trashes Brandon Sproat on the Brewers · 20:18: If the Mets keep rolling, could they be BUYERS at the Trade Deadline?

SCORCHING Soto: Mets SWEEP Marlins, head out west

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Guest: SCORCHING Soto

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the Mets have won four straight games. The Mets SWEEP the Marlins, Juan Soto is on an absolute tear, and now this team heads out to the west coast to see if they can build momentum after a winning month of May. Join us!!

Topics: 8:27: Juan Soto is SCORCHING hot, Mets sweep Marlins at Citi Field · 19:05: Is there a CHANCE the Mets BUY at the Trade Deadline? · 21:35: The rotation DISASTER, Peterson to the bullpen · 23:26: What would be SUCCESS on the West Coast trip? · 27:01: The Atlanta Braves (and Dom Smith?!) are the best team in baseball

Is the season OVER for the Mets in MAY?!

17K views · 5mo ago · 27:19

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have gone from bad to WORSE. After winning 7 of 10, the Mets split a series with the Nationals and then get SWEPT by the Marlins. Is this season a lost cause already? What's wrong with Nolan McLean? And was calling up all of the kids too premature? Join us!

Topics: 3:21: The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals · 9:56: Mets get SWEPT by the Marlins in Miami · 17:43: The lineup is UNWATCHABLE · 19:34: Will they fire Carlos Mendoza at any point?

YOUNG GUNS: Mets have won 6 of 7, WALKOFF Subway Series finale

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a positive week for the New York Mets! The Mets are calling up ALL of the kids, including OFs A.J. Ewing and Nick Morabito. Carson Benge has two walkoffs in a week, the Mets take 2 of 3 in the Subway Series against the Yankees and all of a sudden have won six of their last seven games. Is the youth movement here to stay?? Join us!!

Topics: 10:50: Mets SWEEP Tigers, WALKOFF Subway Series win, maybe the kids are alright?

EWING provides SPARK in MLB DEBUT

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In this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with minor league beat reporter Ernest Dove to talk all things AJ Ewing. The outfielder got the call up to the Mets after just 12 games with Triple-A.

Mets in FREEFALL + Alonso TRASHES Stearns' "formulas"

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the continued sad state of affairs for the New York Mets. It's revealed that Pete Alonso spoke out against David Stearns' "formulas" last offseason...PLUS, how do the Mets fix baseball's worst record with 2+ months left until the trade deadline? Join us!!

Topics: 20:48: Will the Mets FIRE Carlos Mendoza? · 22:16: We are on the hunt for a specific hat

Mets' Mendoza is SAFE despite MLB's worst record

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest news surrounding Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets. On Friday, David Stearns told 's Anthony DiComo that the organization does not view the team's shortcomings so far this season as Mendoza's fault. Thoughts?? Join us!!

HOT SEAT: Mets are a MESS; will they FIRE Carlos Mendoza?

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the DISASTER season that is unfolding right now for the New York Mets. Is April too early to see a season SINK? Is Carlos Mendoza on the hottest manager seat in baseball right now? And when is David Stearns going to answer for the shortcomings of this team? Join us!!

Topics: 7:35: Carlos Mendoza is on the HOTTEST seat in baseball · 15:16: The Mets can't hit - and it's really, really bad. Plus, more on Mendoza · 24:00: This is DAVID STEARNS'S MESS and he should have to answer for it · 26:42: What on EARTH are the Mets going to do with Kodai Senga?!