Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

Mike Silva discusses why the Mets didn't fall into the "June-swoon," how Billy Eppler needs to look at internal options to get the team over-the-top, and where Francisco Lindor stands with all-time Mets shortstops. He also talks baseball movies! What's his favorite all time "bleacher feature?" That and more on this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike talks about the surging Braves and whether it's time to panic about the Mets lead in the NL East. Hear his thoughts on why he thinks Chris Bassitt is struggling plus how the MLB Trade Deadline could be challenging with more playoff teams. The show rounds out with talk about potential Mets All-Stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva is joined by special guest co-host Anthony Rivera of the Subway to Shea podcast as they react to the Mets four-game split with the Dodgers in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva discusses the Mets perfect Memorial Day weekend homestand, how they stack up against the Dodgers, and remembers the Johan Santana no-hitter ten years ago to the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva talks about how we have hit an inflection point in the 2022 Mets season where they can put some distance between themselves and the rest of the NL East. Can they achieve this with a short rotation? Hear his thoughts on that and how Tuesday night’s 13-12 loss was symbolic of how this upcoming stretch can go good or bad. He also dives into contradictory numbers on Edwin Diaz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva discusses the Max Scherzer injury and what version of the Mets can survive and thrive until their ace returns. Hear his thoughts on New York fans understanding who Francisco Lindor really is and why that shouldn't be a disappointment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mets are in the first place, but the offense looks flat at times. How good is it? Mike talks about why there is no reason to panic, but maybe they could be a bat short in the long run. Andrew Marchand of the NY Post said the quiet part out loud regarding the media and Mets managers. Mike dives into the old Mets vs. the media narrative. He wraps up the show with the MLB Bleacher Feature challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva discusses how the Mets stacked up the last ten days against the best of the NL East. Hear his thoughts on the lack of home runs and the “dead ball.” He rounds out the show with one last ode to Robinson Cano. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets combined no-hitter against the Phillies and tells you why this is still an event that you should celebrate for many reasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva recaps the Mets just completed road trip and Wednesday afternoon donnybrook in St. Louis. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated’s "Inside the Mets" joins him to discuss that, Robinson Cano's future, and why the baseball is do damn slick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva reacts to Tylor Megill's fast start and how both he and David Peterson might be the biggest stories during the Mets fast start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets taking 3 of 4 from the Giants in the team's first "test series" of the 2022 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva discusses the Tom Seaver statue ceremony and the energy around Citi Field for opening weekend. Pat Jordan, author of the book "Tom Seaver and Me" lifts the curtain and gives us a look at Seaver off-the-field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva dissects Buck Showalter's bullpen management after the Mets 5-2 road trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva reviews the first series of the season and gives first impressions of the 2022 Mets. Also hear his thoughts on MLB partnering with Apple TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva is joined by Mark Healey of Gotham Baseball. They preview the 2022 Mets by sharing opening day memories, telling you what storylines they see emerging, and who will surprise and disappoint this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva discusses how the Mets and Buck Showalter can't use the Jacob deGrom injury as an excuse for poor play. Hear his thoughts on the potential Dom Smith-Chris Paddack blockbuster deal. What are the Mets best lineups and how many runs will they score? Another fun-with-numbers Talkin Mets segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva is joined by guest co-host Anthony Rivera of the Subway to Shea podcast. They guys give their take on the direction of what is now a 28-man opening day roster, the good vibes in Mets camp, whether Michael Conforto should still be considered as a free agent, and reaction to Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers, Braves, and Phillies made huge moves this week. Did they leave the Mets in the dust? Mike Silva discusses that, deGrom’s opt-out, spring sleepers, and a potential off-the-field thunderbolt that can be a problem for the Mets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silva talks about the Mets acquisition of Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt, the importance of Francisco Lindor getting off to a hot start, Max Scherzer's clubhouse presence, and reaction to the new schedule MLB announced for the 2023 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.