Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss all of the news and rumors for the New York Mets heading into next season. With rumors swirling after the GM meetings, who will still be a Met in 2026? Could key members of the core be traded? All that and more on this week's episode! 00:00-3:54: Edwin Diaz "50-50" on returning to the Mets...what will Pete Alonso's market look like? 3:55-6:35: Mets rumored to be "SHOPPING" Jeff McNeil on the trade market 6:36-9:02: Juan Soto says he'd like the Mets to bring back Starling Marte 9:03-12:11: Are the Mets shopping Brandon NIMMO? 12:12-14:16: How much trade value do guys like Mark Vientos, LuisAngel Acuna have? 14:17-16:48: Mets RELEASE Frankie Montas. Was he the biggest FLOP of David Stearns' tenure so far? 16:49-20:26: Will the Mets trade Kodai Senga? Are they targeting Devin Williams? And what does the rest of the offseason have in store? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #metsbaseball #lfgm #lgm #freeagency #mlbfreeagency #petealonso #edwindiaz #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss an Edwin Diaz EMERGENCY - Jeff Passan wants him to sign with the Dodgers?! Discussing all things Diaz free agency...would it make sense for the Dodgers? Who would the Mets replace him with? And how much money is he going to get? Join us! 00:00-5:55: Passan's thoughts - do the Dodgers NEED Edwin Diaz? 5:56-11:46: Can the Mets AFFORD to lose him? Would David Stearns consider replacing him INTERNALLY? Who else is on the market? 11:47-15:16: How much is Diaz going to cost - and is it WORTH it? 15:17-16:44: Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year again #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #metsbaseball #lfgm #lgm #mlblb #edwindiaz #freeagency #mlbfreeagency LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod#freeagency #mlbfreeagency LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as baseball free agency begins. The big topic of discussion today: Will Pete Alonso STAY or GO? The Mets' longtime first baseman opted out of his deal last week - should David Stearns make an effort to retain him? If not, what other options exist for the Mets? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit? PLUS, will the Dodgers be a player for Tucker and should they keep Miguel Rojas? 00:00-9:44: Alonso opts out- will David Stearns bring him back? SHOULD he? 9:45-14:04: How much will clubhouse culture, LEGACY play a part in the decision that the Mets make? 14:05-22:24: Who could the Mets sign to replace him? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit? 22:25-25:24: Will the Dodgers resign Miggy Ro? Ohtani's comments #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlblb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #mets #petealonso #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for an end-of-week wrap up! More on the Freddie Freeman debate, PLUS what can the Mets learn from the Dodgers' success? Then, getting into some preliminary Mets offseason MOVES - Alonso, Diaz opt out, Soto MVP finalist, and MUCH MORE! 00:00-4:57: WRAPPING UP the Freddie Freeman HOF discussion - thanks for your comments! 4:58-11:52: What can the Mets LEARN from the Dodgers' success? 11:53-15:15: Pete Alonso, Juan Soto WIN Silver Slugger awards 15:16-18:16: Ohtani has NL MVP in the bag, Soto a finalist 18:17-22:56: Mets lose pitching coach, first base coach to the BRAVES?! #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mlblb #dodgers #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #podcast #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #petealonso #shoheiohtani #ohtani #juansoto #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #mlbbcreatorcamp LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back after taking a few days to digest the Dodgers' World Series win! From a remarkable Game 7 to the World Series parade in LA - we're discussing it all. PLUS, a debate on Freddie Freeman's legacy and will the Dodgers THREE-PEAT? 00:00-2:24: Ashley's back and the Dodgers are World Series champions 2:25-5:13: Yoshinobu Yamamoto MVP MASTERCLASS 5:14-7:17: HEARTBREAK for the Blue Jays 7:18-10:35: Was money the difference for the Dodgers? 10:36-12:35: Clayton Kershaw goes out on top 12:36-17:01: Freddie Freeman LEGACY debate - will he go into the HOF as a Dodger or a Brave? 17:02-18:51: Will the Dodgers three-peat next season? #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mlbbcreatorcamp #baseballpodcast #podcast #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #dodgersnation #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #shoheiohtani #yamamoto #playoffs #bluejays #torontobluejays #toronto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Dodgers 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays. It ALL comes down to GAME 7. 00:00-3:17: DODGERS win in TORONTO 3:18-7:09: YAMAMOTO is NASTY, who would be DODGERS MVP if they WIN? 7:10:-9:30: THIS GAME had a CRAZY FINISH 9:31-13:53: PITCHING SITUATION for Game 7: SCHERZER, OHTANI? 13:54-18:05: SAM and ASH FINAL PREDICTIONS #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #baseball #baseballlife #dodgers #losangeles #shoheiohtani #sports #torontobluejays #toronto #playoffs #playoff #worldseries #world LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the shift that has occured in the World Series now that the Blue Jays have won Games 4 and 5. Can the Dodgers pull out two more in Canada? 00:00-7:24: Trey Yesavage is having a POSTSEASON to REMEBER 7:25-12:39: Did DODGERS chances to win WORLD SERIES DROP after tonight? 12:40-19:14: The DODGERS have a BULLPEN PROBLEM #mlblb #mlbb #mlb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #shoheiohtani #baseballplayoffs #baseball #bluejays #bluejaysbaseball #worldseries #torontobluejays #toronto #worldseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this video, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Blue Jays' gutsy victory in Game 4 of the World Series to tie it up 2-2. Is tomorrow's game a MUST WIN for the DODGER if they want to win it ALL? 00:00-3:48: BLUE JAYS pull off GUTSY win 3:49-5:39: VLADDY DADDY hits homer off OHTANI 5:40-7:54: DODGERS have seventh inning MELTDOWN 7:55-9:42: OHTANI shows GRIT in START 9:43-12:02: DODGERS have a BULLPEN problem, BATS fell FLAT 12:03- 15:50: IS GAME 5 the most IMPORTANT in the SERIES? #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #worldseries #baseball #mlbbaseball #podcast #sports #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #shoheiohtani #mlbplayoffs #vladimirguerrerojr LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are up at 3 am on the East Coast to discuss one of the CRAZIEST baseball games in World Series history. Freddie Freeman WALKS IT OFF in the 18th inning to send the Dodgers home with a 6-5 win in Game 3 in Los Angeles. PLUS, Will Klein, Shohei Ohtani, and MUCH more. Are the Blue Jays SUNK? Was this one of the best games of baseball EVER played? Join us!00:00-4:30: 18 INNINGS AND FREDDIE FREEMAN IS THE HERO4:31-10:43: Shohei Ohtani gets on base NINE times, Yamamoto is warming up, OHTANI IS PITCHING TOMORROW?!10:44-16:41: Will Klein is a HERO, both of these bullpens were MONEY. This series is SO GOOD #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #worldseries #baseball #mlbbaseball #podcast #sports #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #shoheiohtani #freddiefreeman #yamamoto #mlbplayoffs LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Wenskoski is joined tonight by Intern Dan Papillo to recap the Game Two of the World Series! The Dodgers tied up the series 1-1 after topping the Blue Jays 5-1 in Toronto. LAD received a dominant pitching performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto - what do the Blue Jays have to do to overcome this Dodgers team? Join us! 00:00-4:44: Gausman, Yamamoto pitchers duel...Smith, Muncy HRs 4:45-8:09: Yamamoto throws a MASTERCLASS complete game 8:10-12:15: Atmosphere at Rogers Centre - are the Blue Jays in trouble? Predictions for the rest of the series #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mlblb #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #yamamoto #yoshinobuyamamoto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to dissect Game One of the World Series! The Blue Jays win 11-4 behind an offensive outburst in the bottom of the sixth inning - Addison Barger put the HAMMER down. Plus, Snell vs. Yasavage and the Dodgers bullpen WOES. How worried should Los Angeles fans be right now? Do the Blue Jays have momentum on their side? 00:00-3:50: Blue Jays DOMINATE - are the Dodgers in trouble? 3:51-7:14: Yesavage vs. Snell - starting pitching 7:15-10:31: Sixth inning offensive EXPLOSION - should Roberts have left Snell in for longer? Barger grand slam 10:32-15:48: How valuable was this win for the Jays? Is Game Two a MUST win for LAD? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #mlblb #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #torontobluejays #toronto #bluejays #dodgers #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #ohtani #dodgersbaseball LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a WILD Game Seven of the ALCS. The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1993 - how did they pull it off after falling behind 0-2 in the series? PLUS, heartbreak in Seattle and how do the Jays matchup against the Dodgers? Which team has the edge heading into the World Series? Join us! #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #mlblb #mlbplayoffs #worldseries #torontobluejays #toronto #bluejays #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani #alcs #podcast #sports #seattle #seattlemariners #mariners LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss an otherworldly performance by Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 of the NLCS. The Dodgers take care of business against the Milwaukee Brewers, sweeping the series, and are now four wins away from repeating as World Series Champions. Will we ever witness another player like Ohtani in our lifetimes? What went wrong for the Brewers? And who has the best chance (Blue Jays or Mariners) to beat the Dodgers in the World Series? Join us! #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mlblb #mlbplayoffs #mlb #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #nlcs #worldseries #podcast #sports #baseball LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss an absolutely DISRESPECTFUL performance by YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO in the NLCS to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the series. How do the Dodgers keep doing this? The Brewers are in trouble as the series heads back to LA. 00:00-3:16: NAILS! YAMAMOTO throws complete game in the NLCS 3:17-5:39: Are the Brewers OK? Milwaukee isn't playing its best baseball 5:40-6:43: DODGERS lineup is SOLID 1-9 6:44-10:08: DODGERS v. MARINERS World Series would be FASCINATING #mlbb #mlb #mlbbaseball #podcast #mlbpodcast #mlbplayoffs #nlcs #alcs #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #bluejays #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #mariners #seattle #seattlemariners LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and October baseball is in full swing! Predicting how the NLCS and ALCS will shake out - which outcomes are better for the game of baseball? Can the Dodgers repeat? PLUS, a discussion on an MLB salary cap and rumors about what kind of contract Pete Alonso is looking for. 00:00-12:48: Are the Brewers are BAD matchup for the Dodgers? NLCS prediction 12:49-20:54: Are the Blue Jays in TROUBLE? ALCS prediction 20:55-27:11: Could the Dodgers/Brewers series impact a possible MLB SALARY CAP? 27:12-32:24: Pete Alonso is rumored to be looking for a 7-year deal....should the Mets give it to him? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #mlbpodcast #mlbplayoffs #nlcs #alcs #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #bluejays #torontobluejays #newyorkmets #mets #petealonso #newyork #mariners #seattle #seattlemariners #mlbbcreatorcamp LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the divisional rounds of the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees and Phillies are in TROUBLE against the Blue Jays and Dodgers - can either team climb out of an 0-2 hole? Are the Yankees wasting Aaron Judge's prime...or is Judge the problem? PLUS, comparing the stars - how do Vlad Guerrero Jr., Judge, and Shohei Ohtani measure up to each other in the playoffs?  00:00-2:03: DAAAA YANKEES LOSE 2:04-4:58: Trey Yesavage is a SAVAGE, Vlad's a beast 4:59-7:09: The Blue Jays lineup is DANGEROUS 7:10 -9:59: Can the YANKEES still WIN the ALDS? 10:00-17:42: Comparing OHTANI, JUDGE, GUERRERO JR. in the POSTSEASON 17:43-22:10: Will Aaron Judge's LEGACY be TARNISHED if he always flops in OCTOBER? 22:11-25:30: Dodgers are SMOKING the Phillies 25:31-26:08: MARINERS facing TIGERS 26:09-29:03: Can the Brewers win the World Series? #mlb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #mlbb #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #mlbpostseason #aaronjudge #shoheiohtani #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejaysbaseball #philadelphiaphillies #phillies #brewers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss comprehensive changes to the Mets' coaching staff heading into 2026 as well as a roundup of the results of each Wild Card series. The Mets made sweeping changes, parting ways with both hitting coach Eric Chavez and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, among others. PLUS, analyzing each Wild Card series - the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers are moving on! 00:00-7:37: Mets coaching staff changes 7:38-14:22: Yankees top Red Sox with dominant Game 3 Schlittler performance 14:23-16:32: Tigers top Guardians - can anyone in the AL challenge the Yankees? 16:33-24:44: Dodgers advance to take on the Phillies - does the NL have a more competitive field? Would the Mets have beaten the Dodgers? #mlb #mlbb #baseball #wildcard #mlbbaseball #mlbpostseason #playoffs #mlbplayoffs #podcast #sports #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #redsox #yankees #newyorkyankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #philadelphiaphillies #phillies #philliesbaseball LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to host the funeral for the 2025 New York Mets. Gone, but never forgotten. In a must-win game 162, the Mets go LIFELESS and the Reds take the third NL Wild Card spot. Join us for a full eulogy- the shock, the disappointment - who's to blame? The $340 million dollar Mets will sit home this postseason. PLUS, Alonso to opt out, Mendoza to return, and Cohen/Stearns reaction. 00:00-14:36: The Mets didn't deserve to make the playoffs. 14:37-17:39: The Marlins acted like it was Game 7 of the World Series 17:40-20:42: Sunday's game - bullpen mismanagement, lifeless play 20:43-22:58: Who was the most disappointing character on this team? 22:59-27:00: Alonso announces he will opt-out IMMEDIATELY 27:01-29:22: Carlos Mendoza WILL RETURN as Mets manager in 2026 29:23-35:08: Reactions from Steve Cohen, David Stearns. Where does the blame fall? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #playoffs #mlbplayoffs #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #nymets #metsbaseball #wildcard #podcast #sports #baseballpodcast #lgm #lfgm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and it is the last week of the regular season for the New York Mets. With six games to go, the Mets are outside of the MLB playoff picture looking in - currently tied for the third NL Wild Card, but the Reds hold the tiebreaker. Can this team make it in? And if they don't, who's to blame? 00:00-8:02: The Mets fall out of the playoff picture. What does this team DO WELL? 8:03-13:17: Sunday's Mets mess - how is Cedric Mullins so bad? 13:18-17:30: Looking ahead to the last week of the season- Cubs, Marlins probables..PLUS looking at the road for the Reds 17:31-21:54: If the Mets MISS the playoffs - who is to blame? #mlbb #mlb #baseball #baseballszn #podcast #baseballpodcast #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #metsbaseball #sports #mlbplayoffs #wildcard LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are absolutely perplexed by the New York Mets. After losing eight straight, the Mets are desperately clinging to the third NL Wild Card. Can they hold on with 12 games to go? What went wrong in Philadelphia? What do we do with Jonah Tong? And where is this team's HEART? 00:00-7:10: The mathematics of where the NL Wild Card race stands: tiebreakers, probability, etc. 7:11-9:43: Meltdown in Philadelphia 9:44-16:35: Jacob DeGrom homecoming, Jonah Tong disaster....should the Mets allow Tong to make his next start? 16:36-17:50: Sproat's Saturday start 17:51-24:50: What is WRONG with this team? What is the root of the issue? 24:51-27:40: Sunday's walkoff win...will this team do enough to make the playoffs? #mets #newyorkmets #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #newyork #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #metsbaseball #wildcard LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices