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What a series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks who many call the hottest team in baseball! In this episode we speak about the stellar performances from Sean Manaea and David Peterson, as well as the Top 5 moments of the series which include moments from Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Jose Iglesias and more!   In this episode we also dive into the WHY And IF of IS Pete Alonso the greatest Mets position player of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets split a four-game series in San Diego with some good and not so good. David Peterson shoved again and Francisco Lindor continued to prove why no player is more valuable to his team than Francisco. J.D. Martinez is heating up and Mark Vientos is flirting with 30. Join us as we talk through our feelings and reset the vibe (glass half full podcast) in the latest edition of Meet at the Apple! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Mets outfielder Jesse Winker meets us at the Apple! Jesse tells us about his early experiences being a Met, tells us hilarious stories about his "incident" with Mets fans and reads some of the mean tweets written about him by the most passionate fans in sports. We then quickly recap the Twins series and look ahead to a three-game set against the Angels in Anaheim. And Jordan Simpson joins the show to share and discuss his Amazin' music! Follow Jon on X @jmb9191 and Vito @VitoFCalise. We'll meet you at the apple soon!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Alonso joins Jon and Vito to talk about the work he and his wife Haley are doing to save animals with Pete's home runs, his interest in doing standup comedy, his FAVORITE moments as a Met and a pretty epic story about his college days with Harrison Bader! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Wright joins Vito and Jonathan at Spring Training. The Captain discusses his new job as a youth soccer coach, what he's watching on TV, tells the story about his famous GQ shoot with José Reyes, the epic pranks he became known for and competes against Jon in a game of trivia about... David Wright! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special premiere episode of Meet at the Apple, Howie Rose is joined by Steve Cohen to talk about the upcoming 2024 season, his relationship with David Stearns, Pete Alonso, outlook on the new team and what fans should be most excited for at Citi Field! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the upcoming first episode of Meet at the Apple, Steve Cohen talks about Pete Alonso, his connection to the fanbase and the 2024 season. Follow “Meet at the Apple” NOW and get notified the second the full episode and premiere is released! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Mets outfielder Jesse Winker meets us at the Apple! Jesse tells us about his early experiences being a Met, tells us hilarious stories about his "incident" with Mets fans and reads some of the mean tweets written about him by the most passionate fans in sports. Follow Jon on X @jmb9191 and Vito @VitoFCalise. We'll meet you at the apple soon!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Stearns meets us at the apple to recap a couple great months of baseball and the trade deadline. David shares his insight on what helped turn the season around and what the Mets gained at the deadline. He explains the process of consummating a trade, talks about the exciting prospects that can help the Mets both now and in the future, and explains if there are any similarities between being a real-life MLB executive and a fantasy football owner! Follow Jon on X @jmb9191 and Vito @vitofcalise. Thanks for listening/watching and we’ll meet you at the apple! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Mets split a divisional showdown vs the Atlanta Braves and with the trade deadline on the horizon, Jon and Vito sit down to discuss how the Mets should approach this midseason crossroads. Jon and Vito describe the hidden details of the Jesse Winker trade, weigh pitching options after Kodai Senga went down and preview the pivotal upcoming series vs the Minnesota Twins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in the second half, Carlos Mendoza joins us. Mendy discusses what he did during the All-Star break and reflects on a memorable Subway Series sweep. He tells us about the moment he knew Jeff McNeil was on the verge of his resurgence during BP in Pittsburgh, discusses the dominance of José Buttó and provides updates on Dedniel Nuñez, Reed Garrett and Sean Reid-Foley.    Be sure to meet us at the apple each episode. You can follow Vito on X @VitoFCalise and Jon @jmb9191. LGM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his first ever trip to New York, Carson Benge spent the day at Citi Field and sat down to talk with Jon about the draft experience. Benge describes his reaction to being called by the Mets on draft night, reveals which position he will play in the pros and discusses the huge adjustment to the New York lifestyle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Mets sweep the Subway Series for the first time since 2013, Jon breaks down the madness of the past two days in the Bronx. Jon talks the sudden resurgence of Jeff McNeil, Mets fans flooding Yankee Stadium, and Francisco Lindor cementing his title as the most valuable shortstop in the MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the second half of the 2024 season now underway, Jon recaps the Mets latest series vs the Marlins and previews this week’s Subway Series. Jon talks Jeff McNeil’s masterclass, Severino throwing shade at former Yankees teammates, and Mets bullpen options with the trade deadline looming and wildcard race quickly heating up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howie Rose joins us to discuss his favorite calls, his first Mets memories and how he came up with his famous "Put It In The Books" call. Enjoy the All-Star Break and we'll meet you at the Apple soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a first half, huh?! From Seymour and Max Weiner to Grimace, OMG and walk-offs galore, it was a first half for the ages and we break it all down. We also take a look at the second half, highlighting key matchups that lie ahead for the Mets, as well as some players who could serve as secret weapons during for a playoff push!    0:32 Incredible First Half of Season 2:04 Thank You 3:19 Playoff Odds 5:50 Pitching Staff/Starling Marte 13:26 Remaining Schedule 21:48 Evan the Artist Shoutout 22:30 Top 5s 22:50 Grimace 23:41 OMG 25:59 Game 2 of Subway Series 26:45 Lindor Homer vs Dodgers 28:44 Vientos Walk-Off Homer 29:39 First Win of the Season 30:54 Comeback vs Rangers 32:11 Win vs Pirates 33:18 Wildcard Spot 34:25 London Game 35:42 Sunday Night Baseball in Chicago 36:49 Jeff McNeil Home Run/Honorable Mentions 39:21 @EvanTheArtist Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with a top-to-bottom run through of the Mets player development system! After early injuries, Jett Williams started a rehab assignments, and Drew Gilbert is back to full strength for Triple-A Syracuse! Matt Rudick and Wyatt Young are red hot atop the Binghamton lineup, and the Cyclones have a pair of 2023 draftees headlining their pitching staff. Mets 2024 first rounder Carson Benge has started his pro career with the St. Lucie Mets, and there's a Mets pitcher in the Dominican Summer League you need to learn about. That and much more on Future of Flushing!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before taking the ball for the Mets on Saturday, Christian Scott met us at the Apple. Christian talked about recording his first home strikeout against Ronald Acuña Jr. and growing up playing baseball with Mark Vientos in South Florida. Speaking of Florida, he reveled in his beloved Florida Panthers beating Jon's Rangers en route to the Stanley Cup. He also chatted with us about what's helping the Mets starting staff have so much success, how much fun it is working with Francisco Alvarez and how cool it is to be featured on Pitching Ninja. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a happy recap on Meet at the Apple after the Mets’ 3-game sweep of the Nationals. Jose Quintana, Luis Severino and David Peterson all shoved; we break it all down. Brandon Nimmo has evolved into one of the best hitters in the game; we tell you how. Jose Iglesias joins the show, talking about his “OMG Performance” and some of his biggest Mets moments thus far. The info you need to know on your favorite Mets show, Meet at the Apple!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jose Iglesias joins the show, talking about his “OMG Performance” and some of his biggest Mets moments thus far. The info you need to know on your favorite Mets show, Meet at the Apple! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York radio legend and iconic Mets fan Evan Roberts joins the podcast to take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the highs and lows of growing up a Mets fan. Evan talks quitting his job to watch the 2006 Mets playoff run, the notorious Roger Clemens bat throw, and many more unforgettable Mets moments that tell the story of his life. His book “My Mets Bible” is available now wherever books are sold! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We react to the Mets splitting their four-game series in our Nations' Capital, break down the big performances by David Peterson, Sean Manaea and Jose Quintana on the pitching side, explain just how clutch Brandon Nimmo has been in 2024 before setting the table for a big four-game weekend series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Happy 4th of July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison Bader and Mark Vientos talk to us about the incredible June the Mets had, how great the vibes have been both in the clubhouse and at Citi Field in general, a rundown of some of the handshakes the boys have, Harrison dishes on the origins of his now famous pregame pink crop-top, and the guys break down a little Grimace madness on Shea Bridge during a rain delay and much more!   0:00 Teaser 0:44 Successful June 1:52 Mets Culture 3:32 OMG 4:30 Handshakes 6:01 Subway Series 8:44 Sunday Night Baseball in Chicago 9:24 Vientos Longest HR 10:13 Light Show at Citi Field 11:22 Bader Drip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Mendoza joins the show to discuss an exciting Mets homestand. Mendy chats about the epic "OMG" performance, provides an update on Kodai Senga, dishes on managing against two old friends during the homestand and shares thoughts on Jeff McNeil, Francisco Alvarez and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wayne Randazzo will be making his return to Citi Field TONIGHT when the Mets host the Astros on Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+. Wayne talks to us about his time with the Mets, the differences in LA vs NY games, and national vs home games and he gets advice on what he needs to eat when he returns to the ballpark he called home. Wayne also gives some great insight on the game at hand so check this on out before the game and be educated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 runs and 7 long balls against the Yankees?! Oh baby! The boys are pumped after the Mets dominate the Yankees in the first installment of the 2024 Subway Series. We break down the big performances by Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos, Harrison Bader and the entire Grimace Gang. They also chat with Hall of Fame broadcaster and Queens native Kenny "The Jet" Smith, who shares amazing stories about growing up a Mets fan and the time he broke some crazy current-event news in the middle of an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in 1994! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak with Kenny "The Jet" Smith, who shares amazing stories about growing up a Mets fan and the time he broke some crazy current-event news in the middle of an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in 1994! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for one of the most exciting episodes of Meet at the Apple! We dive into the electric energy at Citi Field, where the Mets delivered not one, but two incredible walk-off wins. We chat about Francisco Alvarez’s clutch game-winner on Monday, Jesse Winker’s pinch-hit magic on Wednesday and strong outings by David Peterson and Sean Manaea. And for the second time this month, we’re joined by our pal Jordan Simpson! The push for the playoffs is on, and we’re here to break down every thrilling moment. Don’t miss out—tune in and get closer to the Mets than ever before! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets picked up another series victory in the Windy City over the weekend at Wrigley Field. We break down the great starts by Jose Quintana and Luis Severino, the craziness in the Wrigley Field bleachers, another great weekend by the offense and highlight top performers in the minor leagues from over the weekend. Tyrone Taylor also joins the show and discusses his new job assisting in smoke with Vito, his first year being a New Yorker, what he did in London and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last time we spoke to Tyrone Taylor on the pod was during Spring Training when we first met, now that we’ve gotten to know him a little better over the course of the season, it’s much more fun and we got to chatting about how he helps Vito with smoke, if he considers himself a New Yorker, his trip to London with the team and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode has a BIG update about our big purple pal Grimace as well as a breakdown of the series vs the Rangers, the top 5 moments from Pete Alonso, J.D. Martinez, Mark Vientos, and the whole gang as well as a look at the upcoming Cubs series, our favorite rally icons and some important prospect talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top 5 Moments From Padres Sweep, Interviews With Carlos Mendoza and Jose Iglesias, ALL HAIL GRIMACE | Full Episode   The Mets got a GIGANTIC sweep vs the Padres on Fathers Day weekend (ironic?) and the Apple boys are FIRED UP!!! This episode has a breakdown of the top 5 moments from the sweep, a little bit of a look at the pitching numbers for both the rotation and bullpen and some additional information on J.D. Martinez' impact on this team! Later in the episode we look ahead at the matchups vs the Texas Rangers and give you some valuable information on Mets prospects you may and may not have heard about! This STACKED episode also features two interviews, Carlos Mendoza and Jose Iglesias!   In our interview with Carlos Mendoza which opens the show, we talk to Mendy about the impact of the returning Edwin Diaz and Luis Torrens, the professional hitter that is J.D. Martinez and the impact the lights at Citi Field have on the players at the ballpark!   In a very different Meet at the Apple interview, we got to REALLY get to know Jose Iglesias as we spoke to him about his music, his excitement to be with the Mets, his longtime relationship with J.D., his new friendship with Mark Vientos and what he wants to promise Mets fan! Jose was quizzed on what players were in the starting lineup for his first major league start with the Red Sox, find out how he did! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very different Meet at the Apple interview, we got to REALLY get to know Jose Iglesias as we spoke to him about his music, his excitement to be with the Mets, his longtime relationship with J.D., his new friendship with Mark Vientos and what he wants to promise Mets fan! Jose was quizzed on what players were in the starting lineup for his first major league start with the Red Sox, find out how he did! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our interview with Carlos Mendoza which opens the show, we talk to Mendy about the impact of the returning Edwin Diaz and Luis Torrens, the professional hitter that is J.D. Martinez and the impact the lights at Citi Field have on the players at the ballpark! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got another action-packed episode for you all today! On this one we recap the Mets series against the recap and explain the 5 best moments from the series including Edwin’s return, Lindor joining Reyes in an elite category, the JD Martinez home run and of course we talk about Grimace, how he ended up at Citi Field and what it all meant! We also as usual give you a heads up on all the upcoming promo items including the newly announced Brandon Nimmo bobblehead, the pride hat and the Hawaiian shirt! Look, when the Mets are HOT so if the podcast so CHECK IT OUT!!   This episode also includes a special interview with New York Jets superstar Garrett Wilson, which we were geeked about as big Jets fans. We ask Garrett how many games the Jets will win this year, his stance on darkness retreats and more.   PLEASE Throw us a 5-star rating on Apple/Spotify, leave a comment and make sure to subscribe! You can follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special interview with New York Jets superstar Garrett Wilson, which we were geeked about as big Jets fans. We ask Garrett how many games the Jets will win this year, his stance on darkness retreats and more.   PLEASE Throw us a 5-star rating on Apple/Spotify, leave a comment and make sure to subscribe! You can follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a series in London! Mets take the finale on Sunday in a real nail-biter comeback win and get to cross back over the pond on a high note. Standout performances from Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and a strong bullpen performance combined for the Sunday victory. At the top of this episode, we got to catch up with Garrett Reed who was able to help protect the team's lead Sunday. Garrett is a well-traveled bloke himself whose pitched In Japan but this was his first time In London! Enjoy the episode and make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcast! Follow us on twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got to catch up with Garrett Reed who was able to help protect the team's lead Sunday. Garrett is a well-traveled bloke himself whose pitched In Japan but this was his first time In London! Enjoy the episode and make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last episode, we set 25-16 the rest of the way as a target record for the Mets. They responded by taking 2 of 3 from the Marlins in a wild weekend at Citi Field. We recap the weekend that was, including another party on Friday, a dominant shutout by Sevy on Saturday and the return of a Shea favorite. We also take your calls for the first time! You can now call the show; just dial 302-615-0026 and meet us at the Apple! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets are BACK! What a sweep, two of them ended up being nailbiters but the Mets get to head to London on the heels of a commanding win vs a good Nationals team. A lot of credit gets doled out to the boys for this one, Luis Severino had an incredible outing Wednesday evening with some great defense from Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos. The Mets were a TRIPLES team during this series with 5 in their last 6 games, Starling Marte and Tyrone Taylor were some of the boys go put the wheels on. David Peterson looked great in game 2 in a game where Harrison Bader got to play the hero and the Mets get to go across the pond feeling STRONG.   This episode also features an interview with an ALL-TIMER of a Met, Daniel Murphy. Daniel talks to us about stealing 3rd in Game 5 of the NLDS, tells us a little about his extreme knowledge of baseball history, and which Mets he still keeps in touch with. This is a for sure must listen for anyone who watched the Mets during Murph’s time with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode also features an interview with an ALL-TIMER of a Met, Daniel Murphy. Daniel talks to us about stealing 3rd in Game 5 of the NLDS, tells us a little about his extreme knowledge of baseball history, and which Mets he still keeps in touch with. This is a for sure must listen for anyone who watched the Mets during Murph’s time with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Mendoza joins the podcast to talk about how he handles a tough stretch and rallies the team. Mendy also discusses the conversations he had with Brett Baty and Christian Scott when having to send them back to Syracuse, the experience of participating in Darryl Strawberry's number retirement day, the thought process behind switching Nimmo and Lindor around in the lineup and more!   After that interview, Vito and Jon recap the series and tell fans to take a deep breath, reminisce on being at Johan's no-hitter in 2012, talk about a prospect from each level of the Mets player dev system and more!   Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JUST THE INTERVIEW!   Carlos Mendoza joins the podcast to talk about how he handles a tough stretch and rallies the team. Mendy also discusses the conversations he had with Brett Baty and Christian Scott when having to send them back to Syracuse, the experience of participating in Darryl Strawberry's number retirement day, the thought process behind switching Nimmo and Lindor around in the lineup and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Stearns sits down with Vito and Jon from Meet at the Apple for an EXCLUSIVE interview, recorded and released in the same day. In this interview, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns discusses the roster moves of Brett Baty and Christian Scott made earlier today. David also discusses prospects in the Mets system like Nolan McLean, Blade Tidwell, Jonah Tong and others. Tune in for an interview you WON"T WANT TO MISS!   Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 and SUBSCRIBE to Meet at the Apple wherever you get your podcasts!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tough series but we’re here to keep you company and talk to you about a few of the positives of the last few games while looking ahead to the future. Some bright spots in this series were great starts from Tylor Megill and David Peterson who returned to the Mets rotation after battling back from injury. We did a special edition of The Fives this week where we focused on the 5 levels of Mets player development and walked you through a prospect to watch on all 5 levels of the system, then we looked away at the next series and talked about what’s going on at the ballpark this weekend!   We also got TWO great interviews today! One was with Mark Vientos who we spoke to about that incredible walk-off vs. the Cardinals, how he’s been able to deal with the personal challenges he’s faced this season, his work ethic, his mustache, and we asked him to comment on the Kendrick vs Drake beef since he’s a known drizzy fan.   Our second interview of the episode was with Paulo Costa, who will be fighting THIS SATURDAY at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ where he’ll be taking on Sean Strickland at UFC 302. Paulo blind-ranked Brazilian MMA legend, told us his four favorite knockouts, which loss he most wants to avenge, and we try to get the REAL truth about his secret juice.   Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and. @JMB9191 and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to Meet at the Apple wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our second interview of the episode was with Paulo Costa, who will be fighting THIS SATURDAY at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ where he’ll be taking on Sean Strickland at UFC 302. Paulo blind ranked Brazilian MMA legends, told us his four favorite knockouts, which loss he most wants to avenge, and we try to get the REAL truth about his secret juice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We also got TWO great interviews today! One was with Mark Vientos who we spoke to about that incredible walk off vs the Cardinals, how he’s been able to deal with the personal challenges he’s faced this season, his work ethic, his moustache, and we ask him to comment on the Kendrick vs Drake beef since he’s a known drizzy fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of his number retirement ceremony this Saturday, June 1st, Darryl Strawberry met us at the apple to discuss his legendary Mets career, what it's like to play in New York, players like Pete Alonso and David Wright coming after his records, his 4 favorite Home Runs as a Met and more!   And a very special aspect of this weekend's festivities during Darryl Strawberry weekend, at Shake Shack Get a FREE Strawberry Shake with any purchase from Thursday, May 30th to Sunday June 2nd right here in New York City, Long Island and at Citi Field. Just use code STRAWBERRY at kiosk and on the Shack App/Web. Terms apply.   Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 and make sure to subscribe to Meet at the Apple on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Straight off a Mets walk-off win, we get together to tell you what the Mets did right vs San Francisco, why Mets fans can stay positive, what the Mets NEED to do vs the Dodgers this week, and why you should be here!   A large chunk of the episode is devoted to an interview we did with Jon’s hero Mike Francesa, and what a perfect time with the Mets playing the Giants, did we get to the bottom of the age old question of “Do the football giants and the baseball giants ever get together”, this is an interview he’d been waiting to make happen since we started meeting at the apple. Mike was a great guest who left no topic untouched and was happy to walk us through his biggest moments while giving us a little backstory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although a tough loss to cap off the series vs the Athletics, FEAR NOT METS FANS, we have the math for you all and want to lay out the map to the playoffs, The Mets are still in this, the season is far from this and the team is deep into the season playing significant games. David Peterson continues to be a dominant starter for the team, Pete Alonso had a great night on Tuesday and Francisco Lindor has stayed hot!   Listen here and feel free to chime in below! Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices