This week, Rich is joined by guest Michael G. Baron – co-creator of Just Mets – to react to another disastrous weekend that has put the Mets out of a playoff spot entering the season's final week.

TOPICS:

• Reacting to the club's meltdown vs. the Nationals
• Are the Baseball Gods against the Mets right now?
• The consequences of missing the postseason
• Measuring the magnitude of this second half collapse
• Answering fan Q&As
• Setting up the final week of the regular season

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In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest Jon Morosi – reporter and on-air personality for MLB Network – to talk about the Mets playoff changes and the major changes that could be coming after what's been a disappointing regular season.

TOPICS:

• Dissecting the Mets season from a national point-of-view
• A talented team that's often been out of sync
• What is the 2025 Mets team identity?
• How Alonso's Wild Card Series home run changed the teams' plans
• Offseason shake-up: Consequences of disappointing regular season
• Will the Mets hang on to make the playoffs?

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This week, Rich is joined by guest Laura Albanese – Mets beat writer for Newsday & host of the First Time Listener, Long Time Caller Podcast – to analyze the Mets collapse, the state of the locker room, and discuss if they can find their way into the postseason.

TOPICS:

• Reacting to the most alarming week of the season
• Inside the Mets locker room during their collapse
• Is the pressure getting to this team?
• Concern level over the Mets playoff hopes
• David Stearns' no good, very bad 2025 season
• Will the Mets blow things up if they miss the postseason?

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This week, Rich is joined by guest Mike Mayer – Editor-In-Chief at Metsmerized & Mets Minors – to discuss if we should lower our expectations for the Mets, and do the math to try and figure out how this team could actually miss the playoffs.

TOPICS:

• Reacting to 3-3 week vs. Tigers and Reds
• Is it time to reset our expectations as fans?
• The Annual State of the Rotation
• Mathematically, how could the Mets miss the playoffs?
• Thoughts on current (and former) prospects to hit the big leagues

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This week's episode of The Just Mets Podcast is UNLOCKED and FREE for all. If you'd like access to full episodes weekly, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack!

In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest Trevor May – former Mets reliever & host of Mayday – to talk about the pressure of playing in New York, what's going on with the Mets pitching staff & a full breakdown of Ryan Helsley's pitch tipping problem.

TOPICS:

• Thoughts on the Mets up-and-down season in 2025
• The pressure of playing in New York
• How Francisco Lindor has grown as a leader
• What is going on with the Mets starting rotation?
• Young players can change the energy of a clubhouse
• A full breakdown & analysis of Ryan Helsley tipping pitches
• Predicting how the Mets will finish the season

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This week, Rich is joined by guest Bobby Wagner – co-host of Tipping Pitches – to discuss the Mets continuing their maddening season as they follow-up a sweep of the Phillies by losing 3/4 to the Marlins.

TOPICS:

• How do you follow-up the Phillies sweep with THAT?!
• The Mets made history in August... and it wasn't good
• A full analysis of the Mets pitching breakdowns
• The rookie starters are our only hope
• Is this the most frustrating good Mets team of all-time?
• Previewing a huge week on the road
• Will the Mets make the playoffs?

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This week, Rich is joined by guest Tyler Ward – host of WardyNYM on YouTube – to react to yet another roller coaster week as the Mets lost a series to the Nationals and missed an opportunity to sweep the Braves, but saw a spark from Mark Vientos and Nolan McLean.

TOPICS:

• What to make of another up-and-down week
• The Mets have lost their 2024 aura
• Is Juan Soto really to blame for the change in team vibes?
• The Mark Vientos resurgence
• How McLean/Sproat/Tong could save the season
• Previewing the huge Mets vs. Phillies showdown

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This week, Rich reacts to an extremely up-and-down week against the Braves and Mariners, Nolan McLean's MLB debut, and responds to questions submitted from fans!

TOPICS:

• Reactions to blown games vs. Braves, series win vs. Mariners
• Did Nolan McLean's call-up help save the Mets season?
• Francisco Álvarez may be injured again
• Answering questions from fans!

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