The New York Mets finally decided to cut their losses with Darin Ruf, designated the struggling veteran for assignment. Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the end of what turned into one of the worst trades of recent memory and the decision to replace him on the roster with Tim Locastro. Ryan also laments the addition of Tommy Pham, and how his roster spot could have gone to one of the top prospects, namely Mark Vientos. Also, David Peterson has officially been named to the starting rotation....

The New York Mets made the decision to leave both top prospects Mark Vientos and Brett Baty off the MLB roster come Opening Day, optioning them to Triple-A Saturday night. What was behind this decision? Host Ryan Finkelstein tries to make sense of the Mets decision to hold back their talented rookies, whether it be to manipulate their service time or just keep their MLB veterans, namely Darin Ruf. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account,...

Host Ryan Finkelstein makes his list of the top 10 prospects in the Mets farm system and is joined by social media coordinator Jordan Grossman to review the list. Is Ryan crazy for having Brett Baty over Francisco Alvarez as the top prospect in the Mets system. Is Blade Tidwell ranked too high in his first full professional season? Listen for the the full breakdown of Ryan's rationale in making this top 10! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an...

Top prospect Francisco Alvarez has been optioned to Triple-A, as the New York Mets make roster cuts ahead of Opening Day. With the season opener being a week away, host Ryan Finkelstein makes his predictions for the active roster on Opening Day. Will Brett Baty or Mark Vientos break camp with the club, or will a veteran like Darin Ruf, Tim Locastro or Danny Mendick grab the last open roster spot. How will the Mets build out their bullpen without Edwin Diaz? And will David Peterson break camp...

Brett Baty has done about all you could ask of him this spring training to prove he is ready to become the starting third baseman of the Mets. Will he get that opportunity though come Opening Day? Host Ryan Finkelstein makes the case for Baty breaking camp with the club and being the primary starting third base, platooning with the incumbent Eduardo Escobar, who struggled against right-handed pitching last year. With improved defense and plenty of promise with his bat, Baty could really help...

Pete Alonso has consistently been the best run producer in baseball since making his debut in 2019. Is he set for the best season of his career in 2023? Host Ryan Finkelstein reviews Alonso's 2022 campaign and sets expectations for what the Mets will get from their All-Star first baseman in 2023 as he previews his season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Ultimate Pro Baseball...

While it appears Brandon Nimmo has avoided serious injury, it also may not be realistic to think he will be available come Opening Day, despite what he says publicly. If Nimmo misses time, how would the Mets complete their roster? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what the Mets could do. He also looks into the starting rotation battle between David Peterson and Tylor Megill after both pitched on Sunday. Also, Ronny Mauricio and Joey Lucchesi were optioned this weekend. How did Mauricio fare...

The Mets worst nightmare was confirmed on Thursday, as Edwin Diaz has torn his patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entirety of the 2023 season. Host Ryan Finkelstein reacts to the news and where the Mets go from here without their closer. Are David Robertson and Adam Ottavino ready to fill the void of Diaz? Should the Mets sign Zack Britton or Corey Knebel to help solidify their bullpen, or make a blockbuster trade to acquire another closer type? Support Us By Supporting Our...

The worst possible thing happened during the World Baseball Classic Wednesday night, as Mets superstar closer Edwin Diaz suffered a significant leg injury celebrating Puerto Rico's victory over the Dominican Republic. How can the Mets overcome the potential loss of their closer? Host Ryan Finkelstein gives his rapid reaction to the terrible news. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ultimate Pro Baseball GM To download the game just visit probaseballgm.com or look it up on the app...

The New York Mets will be without Jose Quintana until at least July, as he has had surgery to repair his broken rib. Do the Mets still feature the best rotation in the game even without him? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses Quintana's latest injury update and another excellent start by David Peterson in spring training. He also breaks down his list of the top 10 starting rotations in baseball for JustBaseball.com and why he still has the Mets at No. 1 despite the Quintana injury. If you want...

Jose Quintana is looking to be out of the rotation for at least three months to start the season, putting more focus on David Peterson and Tylor Megill's battle in camp for the fifth starter spot. Could Megill actually be the favorite to land the role? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the latest out of camp, which could put Megill in the rotation with Peterson starting the season in the bullpen. He also talks about the importance of having Carlos Carrasco to solidify that four-spot in the...

Starling Marte had a scary situation unfold this weekend, as he was hit in the head by a pitch in spring training. Luckily it appears like he will be ok. Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the Mets injuries from over the weekend and previews the season for Marte. Could year two with the Mets be the best of Marte's four-year contract, similar to Curtis Granderson years ago? Ryan discusses the comparison. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ultimate Pro Baseball GM To download the game just...

The World Baseball Classic has begun, taking some of the Mets best players including their entire starting infield out of camp. This has vacated a lot of playing time that will be assumed by some of the Mets top prospects. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how this can impact Brett Baty and Mark Vientos' chances to break camp with the team, as well as helping Ronny Mauricio and Francisco Alvarez make an impression before heading to Triple-A. Ryan also discusses a potential breakout reliever...

Tommy Pham was the last MLB free agent the Mets signed this offseason, inking the outfielder to a one-year, $6 million deal. After a slow start to this spring and with a less than ideal fit on this roster, did the Mets make a mistake by signing Pham? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the early struggles for Pham, and how his last couple seasons could point towards that regression continuing. He also looks into the competition for spots on the Mets bench and why Tim Locastro could make more...

Jose Quintana could miss a big portion of this season, as he is dealing with a stress fracture to his rib cage. This injury opens the door for young pitchers to get more run, with David Peterson set to be part of the Opening Day rotation. Host Ryan Finkelstein previews Peterson's season and how he could be a real x-factor that could ascend during the 2023 campaign. He also previews Tylor Megill's season and the role he will play now that Peterson has been bumped up a peg on the depth...

Both Eduardo Escobar and Daniel Vogelbach figure to be Opening Day starters for the Mets in 2023. How big of a role will they play beyond that though, as the Mets top prospects get promoted and fight for playing time? Host Ryan Finkelstein previews the season for both Vogelbach and Escobar and guesses which will ultimately play a bigger role for the team in 2023. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and...

David Peterson and Jose Quintana both went down with injuries this weekend, reminding us that the injury bug is ever-present in Major League Baseball. With that in mind, host Ryan Finkelstein dives into which Mets players can the team least afford to lose this season? Between Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in the middle of the lineup, or Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer atop the rotation, the Mets have a lot of indispensable players on this roster. Which would be the hardest to replace...

Brett Baty has gotten off to a great start in spring training so far, hitting .500 over the first week of action. Could he make the roster come Opening Day? Host Ryan Finkelstein previews Baty's rookie season, from when he will arrive in the big leagues, to what the projection models say about his chance at success once he gets there. Ryan also dives into the ceiling of Baty and his chances at making a bid at the Rookie of the Year this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built...

After being ranked No. 16 by Baseball America in their organizational farm system rankings last year, the Mets have jumped all the way up into the top five! What can explain this jump, outside of the inclusion of Kodai Senga. Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the Mets improving farm and what it means for the future. Between Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, Kevin Parada, Alex Ramirez and Jett Williams, do the Mets even need any position player help in free agency over...

Jose Quintana struggled in his first start wearing a Mets uniform, as he failed to make it out of an inning he gave up five runs in. Are there any concerns that Quintana will regress this year? Host Ryan Finkelstein dives into the projection models and sets expectations for what Quintana can bring to the Mets this year. He also does the same thing for Carlos Carrasco and explains why David Peterson could be the best starter of the three. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built...

Coming off a Dominican Winter League MVP campaign, Mets top prospect Ronny Mauricio is making people take notice of him in Spring Training, as he has homered over 400 feet in consecutive days. Just how much has his stock risen as a prospect over the past few months? Host Ryan Finkelstein gives his full breakdown on what we are seeing with Mauricio and what it could mean for the Mets future plans with him. What position could he play at the big league level with Francisco Lindor entrenched at...

Manny Machado signed an 11-year, $350 million deal with the Padres on Sunday, taking what was supposed to be a top free agent target of the Mets in 2024 off the board. Does this all but secure that Brett Baty will be the third baseman of the future of the Mets? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses what this means for Baty and also shares his takeaways from going to see the Mets in spring training on Sunday. Could the pitch clock become a huge advantage for Max Scherzer? Ryan breaks down his take...

Mark Vientos comes into spring training this year competing with Darin Ruf, amongst others, to grab the last spot on the Mets bench. Will he do enough to earn a job on the Opening Day roster? Host Ryan Finkelstein looks into the projections for Vientos this season and previews what he feels the Mets top prospect could bring to the lineup. He also looks into the projections on Ruf and makes the case for why Vientos is the best option to compliment Daniel Vogelbach at DH. Support Us By...

Carlos Beltran is back with the New York Mets, now working as the special assistant to GM Billy Eppler. What will his role be, and could it lead him back into being the Mets manager someday? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down all the different aspects of Beltran's return to the franchise and his lasting legacy with the Mets on his path to Cooperstown. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code...