Talkin' Mets – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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The ceremonial first half is over, and the Mets can take a breath before they start their drive to the postseason. Will there be a postseason in Queens this year? Mike Silva explains why, as currently constituted, this team is not a playoff contender and discusses the challenges David Stearns faces in the next couple of weeks leading up to the trade deadline.

Is Francisco Alvarez back? Why is Edwin Diaz better than ever? How will Talkin’ Mets celebrate David Wright this week? All of this and more in the latest Talkin’ Mets Podcast.

Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin' Mets. Tonight, it's trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? Listen and find out.

Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the hip for the foreseeable future.

History tells us that fixing a bullpen midseason isn't easy. Hear some tales of bullpen trades gone wrong, and Mike gives one wild trade scenario that might bring a couple of old friends back to New York.

Mike Silva reflects on the just-ended month of June and a valuable lesson he learned from the Met's historic month.

Mike Silva puts a cherry on top of the week of remembering Willie Mays by discussing Willie's iconic career with Jim Hirsch, author of the autobiography "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend.

Mike Silva discusses the statement made by the Mets on this recent 4-2 road trip to Dallas and Chicago. Also hear his thoughts on the controversial ejection of Edwin Diaz.

The Mets are not officially a playoff contender until they hit the .500 mark. That said, Mike Silva talks about how they should look for help from within before dealing prospects for marginal upgrades. One name is knocking on the big league door, which might add an element the offense lacks. Listen and find out!