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In this EMERGENCY edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the news that Bo Bichette is exercising his $42 million option to return to the Mets for the 2027 season.

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In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod discuss seven different topics since the Mets season ended, including David Stearns' season-ending press conference, Bo Bichette's opt-out, playoff reactions, and more!

0:00 - INTRO
2:45 - Reacting to David Stearns' post-season presser
18:18 - Yankees eliminated in ALDS
30:05 - MLB owners propose new playoff format
40:46 - Bo Bichette leaning to opting in?
48:02 - Phillies & Braves both eliminated
59:45 - Mets/Tarik Skubal report overblown?
1:06:09 - Benge & McLean snubbed from MLBPA rookie award
1:09:00 - Thoughts on Dodgers/Brewers NLCS<...

In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod takes joy in his hate-watch of the Yankees as they get swept out of the playoffs by the Tampa Bay Rays...

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the FINAL week of the 2026 Mets season, make MLB playoff predictions, and preview a huge offseason ahead...

0:00 - INTRO
2:44 - Mets draft lottery implications
6:20 - Positives coming out of a disappointing season
26:26 - Who's the most to blame for this year?
48:17 - Curtains Calls
55:55 - El Stinko
1:05:36 - 2026 Mets vs. 2025 Mets stats
1:14:18 - Responding to fan comments in the live chat
1:38:05 - MLB playoff predictions
1:59:13 - Final Thoughts & OUTRO

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In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod talks about all the different non-Tarik Skubal rotation options for the Mets this offseason and admits he was wrong about Freddy Peralta turning it around with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio show some accountability by reacting to and roasting their worst Mets take from before the 2026 season started.

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In this emergency edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that Mets interim manager Andy Green has been signed to a three-year deal to remain the club's skipper through the 2029 season.

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod recap the club's 2-5 week vs. the Orioles & Phillies, Carlos Beltrán's number retirement, and the finale of Howie Rose's incredible broadcasting career...

0:00 - INTRO
2:19 - Saying goodbye to Howie Rose
14:45 - Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 is retired
31:33 - Jared Young had a very scary injury
36:41 - Carson Benge breaks Pete Alonso's rookie record & Curtain Calls
48:10 - Steve Cohen speaks out on SNY
58:41 - El Stinko
1:13:19 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Rangers, 3 at Nationals
1:18:45 - Fi...

In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod debate how bad David Stearns, Steve Cohen and Mets fans looked after Pete Alonso made his return to Citi Field during an emotional and vitriolic series vs. the Baltimore Orioles...

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In this impromptu livestream, Andrew Claudio recaps a bizarre night at Citi Field in which Pete Alonso made his first trip to Queens as an opposing player and was met with unanimous applause Mets, even if it meant opposing the home team.

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In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio opens the show with his takeaways from the Mets series over the weekend against their crosstown rival New York Yankees, before welcoming on his Knicks Film School colleague Shawn (with a W) for a "fun" back and forth about Juan Soto, the Mets/Yankees rivalry, who Mets fans should be rooting for in October & much more.

00:00 INTRO
01:00 SubwaySeries Recap
23:30 Shawn (with a W) on why Yankees fans are still OBSESSED with Juan Soto

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In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the Mets sweep vs. the Marlins, likely ending Miami's playoff hopes and delivering some much needed payback for 2007, 2008 and 2025...

0:00 - INTRO
0:53 - Instant reaction to Mets insane 15-14 win
5:40 - The Mets FINALLY got revenge on the Marlins
12:20 - Reading fan comments in the live chat
15:56 - AJ Ewing & Brett Baty are red hot
24:51 - Sean Manaea is strictly a 5-inning pitcher
28:59 - It's okay to be happy with playing spoiler
31:57 - OUTRO

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In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod recaps a good week vs. the Rays & Giants, plus is joined by Jon Morosi (MLB Network) to discuss where things went wrong this season, who the team's next manager will be, and how serious the Mets will be in on Tarik Skubal...

0:00 - INTRO
0:40 - Mets win two series vs. Rays & Giants
7:30 - Curtain Calls
9:42 - El Stinko
13:21 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Rays, 3 at Yankees
15:58 - Jon Moros joins the show!
17:12 - How did the Mets end up here?
21:58...

In the latest episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod is joined by guest Marc Luino aka GiraffeNeckMarc (Mets'd Up & The Windup) to discuss what they were most right & wrong about entering this season, the worst Mets takes of the year, and how to contend in 2027...

0:00 - INTRO
1:02 - The 2026 season has been so, so bad
4:32 - What we were most WRONG about this season
16:13 - What we were most RIGHT about this season
27:55 - Media Marvels: The worst Mets takes of the year
41:12 - Players you're ready to give up...

In a special bonus edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the breaking news that Luis Robert Jr. has been claimed by the Baltimore Orioles plus Nick Morabito and Mark Vientos are returning to the Mets roster!

0:00 - INTRO
0:38 - Luis Robert Jr. is headed to the Orioles
6:14 - Nick Morabito is getting called up
9:15 - Mark Vientos is back (again)
14:38 - Is Jonah Tong getting called up next?
15:44 - OUTRO

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In the latest LIVE edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod recap a losing week vs. the Brewers & Astros, and debate if A.J. Ewing is ready to be an every day player for the Mets entering 2027...

0:00 - INTRO
2:09 - Reactions to 2-4 week vs. Brewers & Astros
6:09 - Do wins/losses matter anymore this year?
14:54 - DEBATE: Is A.J. Ewing ready to be an every day player?
41:34 - Pete Crow-Armstrong being the NL MVP sucks
45:39 - Yankees sign former Mets prospect Jarred Kelenic
49:28 - Curtain Calls<...

In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod shares his instant reaction to the Mets losing their series vs. the Brewers, Sean Manaea's recent regression, and rumors surrounding Andy Green becoming the team's general manager.

0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - Mets lose 2/3 to the Brewers (and it wasn't that close!)
8:12 - Should Tobias Myers be in the rotation?
9:31 - Sean Manaea's regression is concerning
17:59 - Could Andy Green become the GM?
20:22 - Reading fan comments in the live chat
32:38 - OUTRO

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod recap a 3-3 week vs. the Padres and White Sox, the end of the Mets impossible playoff run dreams, and discuss reasons for optimism & pessimism moving forward...

0:00 - INTRO
1:48 - The impossible playoff run hopes are officially dead
9:41 - Rooting for the Mets to finish strong
20:39 - Curtain Calls
34:21 - El Stinko (and Rich's Francisco Álvarez rant)
44:44 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Brewers, 3 vs Astros
50:24 - Reminiscing on Jacob deGrom
53:29 - Responding to fan comments in t...

In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio recaps yet another Mets series victory as they take 2/3 from the Padres and continue their red hot play since the trade deadline.

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In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod recaps the Mets continued positive momentum following the trade deadline, a sweep vs. the Nationals, and how this team is showing signs of competing in 2027...

0:00 - INTRO
0:57 - Mets go 4-2 vs Braves & Nationals!
5:46 - Checking in on the impossible playoff odds
9:49 - How the Mets can compete again in 2027
24:45 - Reading fan comments in the live chat
30:57 - Curtain Call
35:03 - El Stinko
37:33 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Padres, 3 at White Sox
40:06 - Final thoughts & OUTRO

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In the latest episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod is joined by guest Joe DeMayo – SNY contributor and co-host of The Mets Pod – to discuss the state of the Mets farm system after the deadline, his favorite and least favorite trades, and which new prospects could be future super stars.

0:00 - INTRO
0:42 - Thoughts on the Mets disastrous 2026 season
6:16 - The remaking the of the Mets farm system
10:05 - How worried should we be about Jonah Tong?
15:21 - Favorite trade of the deadline
19:00 - Sammy Stafura could be a future star...

In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio recap a 5-1 week against the Guardians and Pirates, and if the Mets can really make an unexpected late-season charge...

0:00 - INTRO
1:34 - The Mets actually had a fun week!
3:56 - Can the Mets actually get back into a playoff race?
21:20 - Curtain Calls
33:25 - Edwin Díaz has been a nightmare for the Dodgers
39:43 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Braves, 3 vs Nationals
44:27 - Reading fan comments
53:12 - Final thoughts & OUTRO

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In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod recaps the Mets sweeping their series against the Guardians with their new-look squad, discusses the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline & the latest Lindor/Soto drama to leak out...

0:00 - INTRO
4:34 - Hey, the Mets swept the Guardians!
8:45 - Jefry Yan is absolutely electric
13:00 - Kodai Senga: High-leverage reliever?
18:42 - Post-deadline early returns
20:15 - Peralta & Raley's disastrous debuts with new teams
31:13 - More Soto/Lindor drama comes to light
37:28 - Final thoughts & OUTRO

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In this special episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio provide a full recap & reaction to every Mets move (and non-move) ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.

Traded: A.J. Minter, Huascar Brazobán, Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes & Tyrone Taylor.

Acquired: Jefferson Rojas, Sammy Stafura, Aidan Smith, Émilien Pitre, Gary Gill Hill, Gabe Davis, John Spikerman, Bruin Agbayani, Billy Amick, Luke Gabrysh, Zach Franklin.

0:00 - INTRO
1:48 - Luis Robert Jr. was NOT traded
5:16 - Final MLB trades trickling in after 6pm
8:15 - Did Jacob de...

In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the Mets trading Freddy Peralta to the Ray & A.J. Minter to the Twins, preview the rest of the trade deadline ahead, and recap the latest week of baseball.

0:00 - INTRO
2:42 - Quick recap on the last week of Mets baseball
8:28 - Freddy Peralta traded to the Rays
16:05 - A.J. Minter traded to the Twins
22:08 - The current state of the Mets trade deadline
29:10 - Reading fan comments
38:34 - Curtain Calls
41:28 - El Stinko
45:21...

In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio is joined by special guest co-host Al Cintron (WFAN) to celebrate Carlos Beltrán officially being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, recap the last week vs. the Brewers & Dodgers, and preview the impending trade deadline.

5:50 Carlos Beltran is officially a Hall-of-Famer!
28:00 Carlos Beltran/Francisco Lindor parallels
38:24 The inability to move on from Pete Alonso
46:41 CURTAIN CALL
51:00 EL STINKO
58:47 PREDICTIONS
1:09:59 LIVE QUESTIONS

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio makes his RETURN to the Just Mets Podcast with a recap of the Brewers series, a preview of the Dodgers series & his general thoughts on the state of the franchise just 11 days before the trade deadline!

00:00 INTRO
01:34 Brewers Series Recap
10:04 Dodgers Series Preview
14:00 Who Gets Traded Before August 3rd?
20:00 The Lindor Conversation
31:16 LIVE CHAT QUESTIONS!
44:20 OUTRO

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On the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod rides solo as he recaps the Mets winning their first series of the second half and Nolan McLean's awesomeness, plus he reacts to the increasingly intense trade discourse surrounding Francisco Lindor within the fanbase.

0:00 - INTRO
1:37 - Mets/Phillies series recap
7:42 - Lindor Derangement Syndrome
22:10 - Reading fan comments in the live chat
35:37 - Curtain Call
38:38 - El Stinko
40:55 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Brewers, 3 vs Dodgers
43:44 - Final thoughts
45:53 - OUTRO

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In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and guest Michael G. Baron discuss why Mets fans are trying to get rid of Francisco Lindor, and who should be considered "untouchable" on the roster ahead of the trade deadline.

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In this bonus edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod is joined by guest Ernest Dove – baseball reporter for The Dove Report‬ – to discuss why the "Baby Mets" (Álvarez, Baty, Vientos, Mauricio) have disappointed, analyze the new wave of prospects (McLean, Scott, Ewing, Tong, Benge, Clifford), and talk about the Mets draft strategy.

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On the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod rides solo as he recaps a brutal first half of the season, argues why the Mets shouldn't trade Francisco Lindor, and responds to fan chats.

0:00 - INTRO
2:07 - Where the Mets stand after the first half
8:19 - Reactions to the last week vs Royals & Red Sox
24:09 - Keith Hernandez's existential crisis
28:02 - Brandon Nimmo chants at Citi Field
34:41 - The Mets should not, and will not, trade Francisco Lindor
46:50 - Curtain Calls
49:30 - El Stinko
51:41 - Weekly...

In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod react to a 3-4 week of Mets baseball vs. the Blue Jays and Braves, plus lay out six reasons to keep watching the team over the final few months of the season...

0:00 - INTRO
0:57 - Live reactions to the end of Mets/Braves in extra innings
7:12 - 6 reasons to keep watching this Mets season
33:41 - Curtain Calls
38:58 - El Stinko
52:44 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Royals, 3 vs Red Sox
56:01 - Reading fan comments in the chat
1:05:54...

In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod react to Steve Cohen addressing the state of the team on a new podcast appearance, Eric Chavez's curious comments, and the Mets series vs. the Blue Jays.

0:00 - INTRO
1:14 - Mets/Blue Jays series thoughts
9:38 - Reactions to Steve Cohen's podcast comments
10:47 - David Stearns is here to stay
18:10 - Why the Mets fired Carlos Mendoza
21:51 - Offseason regrets
35:51 - Cohen is concerned about the directions of the franchise
42:45 - The truth behind the Lindor...

In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the Mets firing Carlos Mendoza and it's immediate aftermath, the trade of David Peterson, and where this team goes from here after a brutal week vs. the Cubs & Phillies.

0:00 - INTRO
1:16 - Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza
10:25 - David Stearns officially faces the heat
18:19 - How is Steve Cohen feeling about all of this?
27:20 - Inside the Mets clubhouse (Will Sammon article reaction)
39:30 - David Peterson traded... who's next?
52:23 - Reading fan comments
1:11:44...

In this live midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod recaps a disastrous series against the Cubs, David Stearns meeting the media, and the trade of David Peterson.

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In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod rants about the continued struggles of Kodai Senga before getting into a mailbag episode answering listener questions.

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio recap the latest week of Mets baseball vs. the Reds and Phillies.

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In this edition of the Just Mets Podast, Andrew Claudio recaps the Mets series in CIncinnati, marvels at how similar the last 3 weeks of Mets baseball have gone, sorts through any positives/negatives, checks in on the "Line Of Ass" & looks ahead to the Mets weekend series in Philadelphia.

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod breaks down the Mets going 3-3 vs. the Cardinals and Braves, and reacts to the New York Knicks winning their first championship in 53 years!

0:00 - INTRO
1:56 - The Mets actually had a solid week
11:10 - A message from Andrew Claudio
14:28 - Do the Knicks offer hope for the Mets?
18:27 - The one-year anniversary since the start of the collapse
27:39 - Curtain Call
29:53 - El Stinko
35:02 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Reds, 3 at Phillies
38:03 - Just Knicks: The championship...

In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod recap the latest week of Mets baseball vs. the Mariners and Padres, and react to the latest injury updates with the club.

0:00 - INTRO
3:31 - Are you buying into the Mets playoff chances?
13:16 - The young Mets (Benge, Ewing, Scott) are so fun
24:10 - Juan Soto's base running controversy
35:00 - Reading fan comments & super chats
50:15 - Curtain Calls
55:44 - El Stinko
1:05:54 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Cardinals, 3 vs Braves
1:08:12 - Just Knicks: Two wins away...