Talkin' Mets

The Dodgers are World Champions — proof that even the most talented, highest-paid team still needs a little baseball luck to finish the job. In today’s MLB, building a playoff roster is a strategic endeavor; winning it all is unpredictable. This offseason, David Stearns holds the keys to both payroll flexibility and elite prospect capital. How he manages them will define his tenure in New York. Join Mike as he breaks down the Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso contract situations, explores potential pitching upgrades through trades or free agency, and decides which current Mets should stay — and who should go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This latest pre-Hot Stove edition of the podcast kicks off with Mike Silva examining Edwin Diaz's current contract and assessing whether there is enough of a market for him to opt out. Better question: Can the Mets live without him? Ernest Dove of The New York Mets Dove Report joins me to talk about AFL prospects - specifically Nick Morabito and Chris Suero, what prospects should be available to trade this offseason, and the organization's philosophy on hitting and pitching, and how it relates to the coaches hired. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast, Mike Silva outlines what the Mets rotation needs. Hear him talk about Tarik Skubal and other aces and what he would and would not give up. How do the Mets get innings from their staff? What about acquiring the next Skubal that hasn’t put their potential together? Can they use a Kevin Costner “ For the Love of the Game” type of veteran to give them moxie and some mentorship? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today’s show kicks off with Mike Silva discussing what kind of owner Steve Cohen will be five years into the quest for a championship. Since he didn’t fulfill his promise of delivering for Mets fans, will we see late 80s Steinbrenner or a more balanced approach? Is the pressure from the media and fans going to negate the kind of team building that David Stearns is known for? Pete Alonso wants a seven-year deal. Is that reasonable? Mike Silva discusses where Alonso stands historically, the intangibles he demonstrated this past season that changed his mind, and the bind the team faces if he decides to go elsewhere. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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A week later, it’s time to wipe away the tears and put aside the frustrations of 2025 and look towards the future. Mike Silva discusses the core players on the roster and whether the Mets should consider moving on from them. His latest “back of the paper bag math” stat sheds some light on the value and problems of the core team members. Hear him review the 40-man roster, give an early look at who to consider re-signing, and tender a contract. On the way out, Mike takes a few mailbag questions from the week.

The Mets missed the playoffs, and the fans are angry. Mike talks about why this year’s team is the same as last year’s team and how David Stearns needs to approach roster building this offseason. Want to know why 2025 happened? You can review the top players on the roster to see who has acquired them. In the second half of the program, Mike outlines some thoughts on what he would like to see the front office focus on this offseason.

The Mets “stubbed their toe” this weekend and now trail the Reds in the Wild Card race. Although it’s not over, things are not looking up in Queens. Why are the Mets 0-67 when trailing after nine innings? Why do they have a losing record in one-run games? Mike Silva talks about the “little things” that have gone wrong and some key stats that tell the story behind the awful three-month stretch. In the back half of the show, Mike reads listener emails - a first for the Talkin’ Mets Podcast - and responds to their thoughts and criticisms. He rounds out the show with a new, inspiring Mets theme song by Tommy Byrne and Ron Haney called Kings of Queens.

Pete Alonso saved the Mets for a day, but with two weeks left in the regular season, the 2025 Mets are fighting for their lives with a “muck” of .500 teams. Instead of a breakthrough, this group is just surviving. Is anyone having any fun? Can core players like Alonso, McNeil, Diaz, and Nimmo survive in this town going forward if this team doesn’t make the playoffs? On top of that, have we ever seen a Mets team in their history that a playoff spot will be met with a sigh of relief rather than joy? In the back half of the show, Mike looks at the season Juan Soto has and compares it to some of the greats in the sport.

Another poor road trip ends, and the Mets now face old friend Jacob deGrom tonight at Citi Field. Mike Silva hosts a rare Friday show and discusses how this season is likely to be a disappointment, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs or not. Hear his thoughts on the disappointing road trip and the state of the team in this latest edition of the Talkin’ Mets Podcast.

In the second half of the show, author Erik Sherman joins Mike to remember the career and life of the late Mets manager Davey Johnson. Erik authored Johnson’s autobiography, and during the conversation brings to life the man that Mets fans saw lead them to their last World Championship.

Hunter Greene showed the Mets today what they are missing in their rotation, but Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat gave hope. Despite not having their best stuff, the kids showed how they can still be competitive and give the team a chance to win. Are you listening, Kodai Senga? Should we be surprised the Mets are on pace for 86 wins? Maybe this was a transition year after all. Making the playoffs is important, but Mike has his focus on the future over the next three weeks as he assesses which young players will be “keepers” for 2026 and beyond.

Listen to the latest edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast, where Mike Silva preps you for the big weekend in Cincinnati. Mike laments how the current pitching staff resembles the 2007 team that collapsed down the stretch and how teams that lack starters who give length and bullpen depth usually aren’t built for getting to October. Can the Mets survive a world where Ryan Helsley doesn’t find himself? Who are the core bullpen arms to trust? Are there sleeper arms that could be a solution not being talked about? What is going on with Kodai Senga and his next start? Listen to the latest edition of the podcast and find out.

In an uncharacteristic emotional show, Mike Silva bemoans how the Mets veteran starters ruined a week of good vibes. It’s time to admit that Kodai Senga is not an ace and stop building the rotation around him. It is also apparent that the team won’t take the next step unless the kids from Syracuse become who they are projected to be.

Mike Silva discusses the disappointing road trip to D.C. and Atlanta and dreams of the possibility of a “bold September” where David Stearns steps out of his conservative character and throws Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat, and maybe Dylan Ross into the “deep end” of the MLB playoff race. In the second half of the show, Mike expands on the conversation about MLB realignment, giving you his opinion on why it should happen and how it might save the sport for future generations.

This week’s Talkin’ Mets drops a little earlier before the Mets and Mariners play in the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA. Hear Mike react to Nolan McLean’s debut and how his performance was more than just one win; it was a symbol of hope for this year and beyond. The next wave of young pitchers is just helpful to making the playoffs; it’s essential for this group to sustain their status as contenders. Pete Alonso broke the Mets home run record. Are we seeing the final days of Alonso in a Mets uniform? Mike explains why signing players long-term is essential for marketing the franchise to fans and how Steve Cohen can do so responsibly for the team’s future payroll. Also, Mike announces how the podcast/paid content will work with his new commercial-free weekly show. Check it out and become a free or paid subscriber for future content updates.

The Mets were swept away in Milwaukee, but are still in a playoff spot. Even though everyone expected a breakthrough this year, were there signs from the start that the Mets were a similar mid-eighties win team like the ‘24 version? Mike also talks about a concerning trend with the core players, and why last night’s promotions of Carson Benge, Jett Williams, Ryan Clifford, and Jonah Tong might be more critical to the near future than you think. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just a week after the joy of the trade deadline, the Mets and their fans are staring into the abyss. Is a collapse in full force? Why is this team struggling, and whom can everyone blame? Hear Mike talk about the team’s struggles heading into a tough weekend series against Milwaukee. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just when the Mets solved their bullpen, the starting rotation has faded. Is there help on the way in the form of top pitching prospects, or should David Stearns stay the course with his five-inning rotation? There is precedent for the Mets winning without much starting pitching, and Mike goes into the vault for a history lesson that may be the answer. Independent prospect guru Ernie Dove joins the show to talk about the prospect capital the Mets dealt at the deadline, Carson Benge’s hot streak, and whether there is pitching help on the way in the form of Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The business of baseball is put away until the hot stove as the focus turns to the Mets getting the job done on the field. As the team enters the third and final phase of the regular season, did they do enough to supplement their roster? Are the Mets chances of being a playoff team better today than a week ago? What did we learn from the league’s behavior at the deadline? All this and more on the latest edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast. https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy