In the latest live edition of the midweek show, Andrew Claudio reacts to the Mets losing 2/3 to the Reds at home, and attempts to find five positives within this disappointing 2026 season.

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react another disastrous Mets week as they go 2-5 against Nationals and Marlins, and dissect the state of the season as May comes to a close...

0:00 - INTRO
2:16 - The Mets fooled us again!
13:16 - Relying too much on the rookies
18:27 - The Mets have some of the worst hitters in baseball (The Ass Line)
27:51 - Reading comments from fans in the live chat
47:25 - Curtain Calls
53:49 - El Stinko
57:33 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Reds, 3 vs Marlins
59:25 - Just Knicks: One win away from the NBA Finals!
1:13:06 - OUTRO

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In this bonus edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod is joined by guest James Schiano – co-host of the Mets'd Up Podcast – to vent about the club's disastrous 9-19 start to the season, the unbelievably bad offense, and who's to blame for this mess.

0:00 - INTRO
2:16 - Is this the worst Mets offense we've ever seen?
9:57 - Figuring out what's wrong with Bo Bichette
14:22 - This team can't get out of their own way
21:12 - Who's the most to blame for the 9-19 start?
30:03 - It's time to move on from Carlos Mendoza
32:39 - Is the Mets season salvageable?
33:16 - OUTRO

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In this live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod react to the Mets going 2-4 over the last week, getting swept by Rockies and if it's finally time for some people to lose their jobs.

1:11 - Andrew unleashes rant against the Mets
7:07 - More than just a bad April
13:30 - David Stearns should NOT be safe anymore
22:24 - Should the Mets fire Carlos Mendoza & hire Alex Cora?
31:18 - Reading chats from angry Mets fans
58:24 - Curtain Calls for the week
1:03:17 - El Stinkos for the week
1:11:25 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Nationals, 3 at Angels
1:14:29 - Final thoughts (and a quick Knicks chat)

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In the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod responds to YOUR comments/questions surrounding the Mets covering the losing streak, controversial offseason moves not paying off, and an overall boring brand of baseball with a lack of fan favorites.

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In this live edition of the Midweek Show, Rich MacLeod reacts to and recaps the Mets taking two-of-three in their series against the Twins at Citi Field, and the club's 12-game losing streak finally coming to an end.

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In this live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod react to the Mets disastrous 0-6 road trip against the Dodgers and Cubs, where they extended their losing streak to 11 games. They also discuss if the season is already over and if the team needs to fire manager Carlos Mendoza...

1:09 - Breaking down the 11-game losing streak
14:32 - Sharing our darkest Mets thoughts
21:34 - True/False for the season
59:29 - El Stinkos for the week
1:12:45 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Twins, 3 vs Rockies
1:17:20 - Responding to Mets fans in the chat

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In this edition of the Midweek Show, Andrew Claudio reacts to the Mets being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, extending their losing streak to 8-games in a row & dropping them to last place in the NL East.

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In this live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod react to the Mets going 1-5 on their homestand against the Dbacks and A's, and debate if manager Carlos Mendoza should already be on the hot seat.

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In this edition of the Midweek Show, Andrew Claudio reacts to the Mets dropping their series to the Arizona Diamondbacks after suffering back-to-back blowout losses.

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In this live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod react to the Mets going 4-3 on their road trip against the Cardinals and Giants, Juan Soto going to the injured list, Mark Vientos' resurgence, and more!

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In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod face-off in another draft, making up teams of the players they think will combine for the most total home runs during the 2026 regular season.

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In the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Michael Baron (co-creator, Just Mets) react to the Mets controversial decision to give away Gary Carter's No. 8 to rookie Nick Morabito, and discuss if the franchise should retire the number permanently.

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In this first ever edition of the Midweek Show, Rich MacLeod reacts to the Mets losing their series to the Cardinals and their horrific showing on offense over the last several games.

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In this live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod react to the Mets first series of the 2026 season against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod prepare for the 2026 season with an official draft of the top 10 teams who they think will rack up the most regular season wins.

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod take their first trip to Claudio Casino (as seen on Knicks Film School) & make their season predictions for the 2026 Mets, based on over/under lines set by Andrew & his "team."

02:00 "Breaking News" - Carson Benge OFFICIALLY named to Mets opening day roster
09:25 HOW MANY METS WILL HIT 20 HR THIS SEASON?
17:37 HOW MANY METS WILL HITTERS WILL FINISH WITH AN OPS OVER .800 (MIN 300 PA)?
23:40 HOW MANY METS WILL WIN 10 GAMES THIS SEASON?
32:06 HOW MANY METS WITH 50 IP WILL HAVE AN ERA UNDER 3.00?
40:18 HOW MANY METS WILL STEAL 20 BASES THIS SEASON?
46:34 HOW MANY RUNS WILL THE METS ALLOW IN 2026?
52:47 HOW MANY RUNS WILL THE METS SCORE IN 2026?
1:00:53 HOW MANY ALLSTARS WILL THE METS HAVE THIS SEASON?
1:04:47 HOW MANY 9TH INNING COMEBACK WINS WILL THE METS HAVE THIS SEASON?
1:10:24 HOW MANY GAMES WILL THE METS WIN IN 2026?
1:17:12 HOW MANY TEAMS WILL FINISH AHEAD OF THE METS IN THE NL EAST STANDINGS THIS SEASON?
1:18:33 HOW MANY TEAMS WILL FINISH AHEAD OF THE METS IN THE NL PLAYOFF SEEDING THIS SEASON?

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In this edition of the Just Mets podcast, Andrew & Rich begin with their reactions to the news that longtime Mets play-by-play voice Howie Rose has announced that 2026 will be his final season, before going through several Mets headlines as we inch closer to the final 26-man roster being decided.

04:00 Howie Rose announces that 2026 will be his final season calling Mets games
15:31 Sean Manaea will start season in bullpen
27:23 Freddy Peralta extension "highly unlikely"
33:15 Craig Kimbrel will NOT make Opening Day roster
37:24 Mike Tauchman's injury/Benge to make Majors (most likely)
43:00 What should the Mets batting order be?

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In this live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod react to Francisco Lindor's surprising return to the lineup, the latest camp battles and predict what numbers the Mets will retire in the future...

01:21 - ANDREW & RICH HAVE WBC FEVER!
12:35 - Francisco Lindor Returns!
21:05 - Who Will Win The Mets Opening Day RF Job?
28:46 - COMMENTS
32:55 - Carlos Beltran To Have His Number Retired
37:08 - Who Will Be The Next 5 Mets To Have Their Number Retired (And When?)
57:12 - Andrew Has A Confession About Devin Williams...

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In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod open by announcing that the show will be part of the Bleave podcast network for the 2026 season! To commemorate this milestone, they then list 3 different Mets statements/hot takes and say whether they believe, want to believe or don't believe their validity.

02:20 - BREAKING NEWS: Just Mets is now part of the Bleav podcast network!
05:15 - Headline #1: Bo Bichette's defense at 3rd base will be a problem
10:35 - Headline #2: Freddy Peralta will sign as a FA before Opening Day
19:20 - Headline #3: Craig Kimbrel will be in the Mets opening day bullpen
24:15 - Headline #4: Francisco Lindor will be in the opening day starting lineup
31:20 - Headline #5: Carson Benge will be the Mets opening day right fielder
44:13 - Headline #6: The Mets will open the season with a 6-man rotation
49:02 - Final Thoughts: PLEASE SURVIVE THE WBC!

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In this LIVE edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio goes solo & gives his thoughts on the Mets start to spring training, while answers questions from the Just Mets audience tuning in!

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On this week's edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod hosts a solo show to react to Steve Cohen revealing the Mets will never have a captain, Francisco Lindor's injury, and react to questions from the fans!

0:00 - INTRO

1:50 - How will Lindor bounce back from his surgery?

4:44 - Juan Soto is moving to left field

6:24 - The Luke Weaver Yankees Bag Silliness

8:14 - The Mets will NOT have a captain

11:46 - Steve Cohen talks about major Mets shake-up

18:11 - Spring Training Mailbag! (Fan Q&A)

36:17 - Do the White Sox think Acuña is a switch hitter?

39:21 - OUTRO

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In this week's LIVE edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio recap the final few weeks of the long offseason, preview the 2026 season ahead & respond to your chats.

04:50 - Keith Hernandez is BACK at SNY for 3 more years!

10:28 - Carlos Beltran to wear Mets cap on HOF plaque

20:05 - David Stearns TELLS ALL to Joel Sherman, Will Sammon

30:24 - Mets sign Craig Kimbrel

35:38 - Mets sign MJ Melendez

44:26 - LIVE CHAT QUESTIONS!

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In this live midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the Mets splitting their four-game series against the Nationals in D.C., the sudden resurgence of Bo Bichette, and how Devin Williams has become unhittable.

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In this editon of the Just Mets podcast, Andrew Claudio is joined by Blake Murphy (host of Jays Talk Play on Sportsnet in Canada) for a conversation about former Blue Jays shortstop & new Mets third baseman Bo Bichette.

03:18 - Blake Murphy of Sportsnet (Canada)

04:30 - Kyle Tucker Sweepstakes/Why the Dodgers MUST BE STOPPED!

09:40 - Did Jays fans think Bo Bichette was going to stay in Toronto?

18:40 - Are Bo Bichette's "clutch" numbers real?

25:00 - How bad was Bo Bichette's defense?

29:01 - Are the Jays still the team to beat in the AL East?

32:14 - Thanks Blake!

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In this emergency livestream, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have acquired Allstar pitcher Freddy Peralta & RHP Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers for top 5 prospects Jett Williams & Brandon Sproat.

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In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod debate the Hall of Fame candidacy of former Mets stars David Wright, Carlos Beltrán and K-Rod on the 2026 ballot...

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In this emergency livestream, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that free agent infielder Bo Bichette is signing with the New York Mets on a 3 year, $126-million contract.

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In this emergency livestream, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod react to the breaking news that free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 4-years, $240-million.

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Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the latest rumors surrounding the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes as the Mets have reportedly offered the outfielder a four-year, $200 million contract while the Blue Jays are willing to go to 10 years on a deal.

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In this edition of the Just Mets podast, Andrew Claudio checks in to another Mets Therapy session as he sorts through Tuesday's news that have now connected the franchise to free agency allstar outfielder Kyle Tucker in a significant way, specifcalluy the reported offer of at least $50-million per season.

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod go through the last week of Mets news, specifically the recent connections with the prize of the offseason: outfirleder Kyle Tucker. After give all the many pros for why David Stearns should make this happen, they also discuss Cody Bellinger's impasse with the Yankees, the Red Sox losing Alex Bregman to the Cubs, Edward Cabrera going to Chicago too, where the Lindor trade ranks amongst the greatest in Mets history & much more!

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In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to MLB signings from the past week, and go through their "most likely" premonitions for the 2026 Mets season.

0:00 - INTRO

2:29 - How Imai & Okamoto signings impact the Mets

12:23 - Introducing our 2026 season premonitions

14:59 - Mets team MVP

22:06 - Innings pitched leader

27:57 - Primary first baseman

31:35 - Who will be dealt in a major trade

36:01 - Who will become a Met in the next year

40:44 - Who will NOT be a Met by 2027

42:55 - The biggest target of fan negativity

48:02 - Mets saves leader

50:06 - Better than everyone expects

54:09 - Likeliest to lose their job

58:41 - Mets breakout star

01:05:43 - Most smear campaign articles

01:08:27 - Who will sign a long-term extension

01:14:21 - Final thoughts & OUTRO

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio put a bow on the 2025 Mets calendar by answering mailbag questions submitted via Twitter & Substack.

00:00 - INTRO

01:57 - Any realistic moves to be competitive that can still be made?

06:31 - Should fans demand Stearns be fired for letting Alonso/Díaz go?

14:58 - Rating the offseason on a 1-10 scale & is the Mets bullpen better or worse?

19:35 - How patient will Steve Cohen be if team is bad & attendance is low?

24:59 - Will the Mets make another trade this offseason?

28:19 - Will Francisco Lindor be affected by negative fan reaction to his wife's political work?

29:40 - How much will a true ace make up for the loss of Díaz/Alonso?

35:12 - If you could steal a player from any MLB team, who would it be?

39:52 - Is there a role for Ronny Mauricio in 2026?

45:11 - Which hitting & pitching prospect are you most excited to watch this year?

50:19 - Realistic position for Jett Williams on 2026 roster?

53:55 - New Year's Resolutions for all New York Pro Sports teams

1:00:25 - OUTRO + Final Thoughts of 2025!

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In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio opens with 5 quick thoughts after the Mets took 2 of 3 from the Yankees this weekend & suddenly look like a team that might have compeititive, meaningful baseball in their near future. Then, he is joined by his Knicks Film School colleague (and diehard Yankees fan) Benjy Ritholtz to reflect on the history of the Subway Series from both the Mets & Yankees perspectives, as well as the vibes in the Bronx, the pressure to win one with Aaron Judge, the forever connection to Juan Soto and much more!

00:00 INTRO
04:00 5 Mets Thoughts Post Subway Series
20:33 Benjy Ritholtz of Knicks Film School!
55:22 Curtain Ball
1:01:30 El Stinko
1:13:55 Predictions
1:22:10 OUTRO

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In this emergency edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have traded long-time infielder Jeff McNeil to the A's in exchange for prospects.

1:20 - Instant reactions to Jeff McNeil being traded

11:38 - What do the Mets do now?

17:06 - Report: Mets exploring Ketel Marte trade

24:13 - Responding to fans in the chat

40:26 - The Kyle Tucker Confidence Meter

46:41 - Chances of trading for Byron Buxton

54:10 - Is Jeff McNeil a Top 100 player in team history?

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In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod begin by going through several Mets news headlines from the past week before drafting their favorite moments from the 2025 calendar year.

03:00 - NEWS: Murakami, Contreres, King & the moves the Mets didn't makes this week

12:50 - Steve Cohen vs New York Post

15:30 - Do you want the Mets to trade for Luis Robert Jr.?

20:32 - Mets sign Luke Weaver (another former Yankee closer)

27:54 - The Best Mets Moments of 2025!

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Rich MacLeod and Deesha Thosar (MLB reporter & columnist for FOX Sports) discuss how the Mets screwed up the Edwin Díaz negotiations and if Steve Cohen is being too passive this offseason.

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In this episode, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio navigate and react to the latest offseason rumors and reports, and break down the three potential plans David Stearns and the Mets could move forward with this winter.

0:00 - INTRO

2:19 - Moving on from losing Díaz & Alonso

5:27 - Mets/Padres trade rumors

16:19 - Jonah Tong "highly coveted" in trade talks

18:50 - Are the Mets OUT on Michael King?

26:02 - Three potential paths for the Mets offseason

55:15 - Where do the Mets currently rank in the National League?

1:00:19 - OUTRO

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In this emergency livestream edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have signed infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract.

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In the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio is joined by Dexter – host of Straight Outta Flushing, the official New York Mets podcast of @nypostsports – for somewhat of a venting session after 48 of the most disheartening hours in Mets history.

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to Pete Alonso leaving the Mets to go to the Orioles an unpack heartbreaking, franchise-changing Winter Meetings. They also share their livereactions & analysis to the latest rumors, free agent signings, trades, and breaking news on Night #3 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings.

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In this Just Mets Therapy Session, Andrew Claudio goes through some next day thoughts on the Mets losing Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, sorting through the timeline of events that led to his departure, the realities to accept as a result of Diaz leaving, any key takeaways as the Mets turn the page & much more.

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio share their live, in-the-moment reactions & analysis to Edwin Díaz leaving the Mets, plus the latest rumors, free agent signings, trades, and breaking news on Night #2 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings.

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio share their live, in-the-moment reactions & analysis to the latest rumors, free agent signings, trades, and breaking news on Night #1 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings.

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In this live edition of the Midweek Show, Andrew Claudio reacts to and recaps the Mets SWEEP of the Detroit Tigers, led by the "baby Mets" - AJ Ewing & Carson Benge.

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In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Rich MacLeod & Roger Cormier (The Mets Newsletter) discuss whether or not David Stearns has earned the benefit of the doubt with Mets fans ahead of this crucial offseason.

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Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have reportedly signed RHP Devin Williams to a three-year contract, and what it could mean for Edwin Díaz. The fellas also react to some reports from Jeff Passan in the last 24 hours...

0:00 - Instant reactions to Williams signing

11:20 - What does this mean for Edwin Díaz?

14:40 - Mets "in the mix" for Kyle Schwarber

15:36 - The latest on Alonso's market

20:30 - Top trade targets may not be available

24:23 - Buzz on Japanese free agents

27:24 - Final thoughts on the signing

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In this episode, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio navigate and react to a slew of Mets rumors and reports from the last week, ranging from the interesting to the absurd.

0:00 - INTRO

2:22 - Fallout from the Nimmo trade

15:30 - Report: Mets expected to sign Framber Valdez?

25:48 - Francisco Lindor vs. Jeff McNeil, Part 2

34:41 - Lindor & Soto's "chilly" relationship

43:28 - Who is leaking these Mets reports?

48:49 - Report: Kodai Senga doesn't want to be traded

1:01:43 - The Alonso/Díaz Confidence Meter

1:17:15 - OUTRO

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In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio & Ryan Finkelstein (Locked On Mets) discuss the options available within the organization or externally through free agency or trade to replace Brandon Nimmo in the outfield for the Mets next season.

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