New York Mets Podcast

How would John Franco describe the first time he pitched in an All-Star Game? Mets reporter Anthony DiComo caught up with the four-time All-Star to hear some of his favorite memories, what it was like meeting Tony Gwynn and Ozzie Smith and why it meant so much to him to help promote the All-Star Game at Citi Field in 2013. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jose Reyes is expected to join the Mets on Tuesday night and there are a lot of question marks surrounding his role. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo discuss where Reyes is going to fit in, what kind of ballplayer the club is getting and spotlight Travis d'Arnaud's ability to play on both sides of the ball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bone spurs has become a common term around the Mets starting rotation. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo breakdown the difference between Stephen Matz and Noah Syndergaard's arm situations, what the timetable could be for Jose Reyes to join the Mets, and what the club can look forward to with the addition of Brandon Nimmo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets were swept by the Braves and now it's time to start switching things up. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo focus on how the Mets will bounce back, why Kevin Plawecki can't be the only offense in a nine-man lineup and what would happen if the Mets acquired Jose Reyes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets will have to keep their heads about themselves as they lose David Wright to the disabled list. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo detail how long the Mets will be without their third baseman, who could possibly fill Wright's shoes and whether or not it's fair to say Matt Harvey is back to being Matt Harvey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even though the Mets are keeping pace in the NL East with their dominant starting pitching, the injury bug has bitten the Amazins again this week. With David Wright heading to the DL and Juan Lagares with a partial ligament tear, MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo talk about how New York plans on managing their recent rash of injuries. They also discuss what James Loney can do to fill in at first base and what fans can except from the Mets in the 2016 MLB Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Harvey is on his way back to throwing like himself again. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo to spotlight Harvey's dominance in his last outing, break down Jeurys Familia's work overload, update David Wright's status and touch on when Wright is expected to return to what has been a productive season so far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there a solution to Matt Harvey's struggles on the mound? How will Lucas Duda's injury affect the rest of the lineup? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo examine how the Mets will work around Harvey and Duda and spotlight Noah Syndergaard's continued dominance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the biggest series of the year has arrived at Citi Field. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo to preview what fans can expect from these teams, how Mets fans received Daniel Murphy in his return to Flushing and where David Wright's health stands and what his future looks like this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bartolo Colon did something he's never done in his 17 seasons in Major League Baseball. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo spotlight Colon's first home run as well as listen to the broadcasters calls of his historic moment, plus spotlight Noah Syndergaard's two dingers against the Dodgers, and update how Steven Matz's injury affects the rest of the rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What options do the Mets have to help Matt Harvey find himself? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo sort through the options like buying him a little more time between starts and focus on how Kevin Plawecki can be a big asset behind the plate and in front of it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Neil Walker selling out for the long ball? Who will replace Travis d'Arnaud behind the plate? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo discuss whether or not it's a good thing for teams to live and die by home runs, explain what happened to d'Arnaud and who's been called up and how Jacob deGrom looked after coming back from injury and tending to his family. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back Steven Matz. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo to spotlight Matz's resurgence, break down why Michael Conforto looks so comfortable in the three hole and to take a look at the week ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Losing streaks happen and the Mets aren't pressing any panic buttons yet. MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo to find out how the team will bounce back from a tough Opening Week, why Jacob deGrom's newborn baby could give him a chance to heal his lat muscle and why Bartolo Colon is a game changer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets' starting rotation has a lot of weight on its shoulders this season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo break down why the starters' ability to stay healthy could be the difference maker and how Yoenis Cespedes just needs to be himself to help his squad succeed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Harvey's mystery ailments have been solved. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo to find out why his lack of bathroom breaks caused blood clots in his urine, why Sean Gilmartin should win the last bullpen spot, and to make a few bold predictions like Juan Lagares' ability to play more than 100 games and work his way back into a near-regular status. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do Mets fans have anything to worry about when it comes to Jacob deGrom's velocity? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo to hear how deGrom's doing just fine during spring, update Josh Edgin's status after coming back from Tommy John surgery and how much playing time Alejandro de Aza can earn this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did the Mets decide to release Ruben Tejada? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Mets reporter Anthony DiComo breakdown the chain of events, how far Zack Wheeler's progressing and if Matt Harvey will earn the Opening Day nod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terry Collins' old school approach to baseball is a dying breed. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo live at Spring Training to find out how TC's been so successful over a career spanning four decades and why, despite not being the biggest fan of analytics, he needs to be able to use them when necessary in today's game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's it like catching the best rotation in baseball? Mets reporter Anthony DiComo caught up with catcher Kevin Plawecki to learn the strengths of Harvey, deGrom, Syndergaard, Matz, Colon and Wheeler. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices