New York Mets Episodes

The 2026 Mets have been a disaster. But could they actually be setting themselves up for a much better 2027? Mark and Gordon break down what went wrong, why the Mets’ 12-game losing streak effectively sank their season, and why a surprising group of young players may give Mets fans real reasons for optimism. Carson Benge. A.J. Ewing. Nolan McLean. Christian Scott. A suddenly younger roster may finally be giving the Mets something they’ve lacked: inexpensive, homegrown players who can become part of the next good Mets team. Plus: • Tommy John passes away—and his 288 wins reignite the Hall of Fame debate • Joshua Baez hits THREE home runs in his first MLB game • Paul Skenes’ fastball velocity keeps dropping • Are 100-mph starting pitchers simply destined to get hurt? • The Dodgers are sold—and their financial advantages remain • Toronto charges back into the American League wild-card race • Hunter Greene faces another major injury • Can Cincinnati ever take the next s…

Send us a text We began by talking about the best HOFers that did not make the HOF. Not hitting as many home runs hurt the chances of Derek Jeter, Wade Boggs, and Tony Gwynn all of whom did not win an MVP. Manny Ramirez did hit a lot of HRs never won an MVP, but he's also not a HOFer. Mike Piazza never won an MVP finishing second twice. Dylan Cease got the big bucks for seven years while Sonny Gray got $41M for one year. Pitchers get paid in different ways but long term deals have been&...