Meet at the Apple

Meet at the Apple with your hosts Vito Calise (@VitoFCalise) and Jonathan Baron (@JMB9191) every Monday and Thursday with exclusive access to the Mets! This is not your everyday baseball podcast; you can get the stats anywhere… Here you’ll get an inside look into the players you love to watch beyond the diamond highlighted by a weekly appearance by Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza!

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How Can The Mets Beat Yoshinobu Yamamoto In Gam...
Game 3 was not what we wanted but as we’ve seen in the past, you can always have faith in this Mets team to come out and attack after a tough loss.
30 min
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How Much Do The Fans Impact Playoff Games?! w/ ...
Jose Quintana has had two of the biggest starts of the Mets postseason so far and he credits a lot of success to fans at Citi Field bringing the energy!
13 min
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Mets and Dodgers Head Back To Citi Field SPLIT ...
The Mets head back to Citi Field with all the momentum, hope to see all of you there and hear Mets fans helping create, as Rob Thompson said … “a hostile environment”
36 min
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How Will The Mets Answer Back in Game 2 Of The ...
Game 1 wasn’t the episode we wanted, but every team has a tough game and there’s no team better at responding to tough games than the Mets. Kodai Senga struggled early, the bats never truly woke up but Game 2 is a new day and the Mets are still in the perfect spot to head back to Citi Field with a split series on the back of Sean Manaea, who has stepped up as the Mets ace this year.
30 min
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Is David Peterson The Mets Biggest Weapon In Th...
Before the Mets left for Los Angeles, we got to sit down with David Peterson who has filled in a huge bullpen role for this post season and gotten some of the biggest outs the Mets could ask for this October vs the Brewers and Phillies. David talks about accepting this role, what the run has been like , and a moment with his son that got Mets fans excited in Milwaukee! Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 and subscribe to the podcast on Apple/Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
15 min
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Jesse Winker Talks Home Run Celebrations and Th...
As the Mets head to Los Angeles for their first NLCS appearance since 2015, Jesse Winker sat down with us during a team workout at Citi Field to talk about life since joining the Mets. We talk about the epic home run celebrations he’s had, the feeling of being a part of this special Mets team, how important being a girl dad is to him and how much he’s come to love Mets fans, even before this year!
23 min
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Was Francisco Lindor’s Home Run The BIGGEST HOM...
The Mets were down 1-0 to Philly with a bunch of base runners stranded, but that didn’t matter because this team of destiny continues their path and moves on to the NLCS, we wrap up an incredible game highlighted by Jose Quintana starts and Francisco Lindor grand slams.  The party Is just getting started, we still have baseball teams to watch!
35 min
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Can The Mets MAKE HISTORY And Clinch AT Citi Fi...
In their first NLDS game at Citi Field since 2015, the Mets came out HOT with a raucous crowd who just wanted to root their Mets onto the next round. The place was bonkers we didn’t only do a top 3 on field moment, but we also did a top 3 crowd moment. Sean Manaea pitched an absolute October gem and Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker put some balls over the wall. Mets fans, can’t wait to see you all at GAME 4!!! Can the Mets clinch a playoff series AT CITI FIELD for the FIRST TIME EVER?! Follow this podcast on Apple/Spotify and make sure to follow us on x/twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191
34 min
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Mets Split In Philly, Head Back To Citi Field I...
Mark Vientos hits 2 pivotal home runs, Pete Alonso goes deep, and Brandon Nimmo hit one to put the Mets ahead … but it wasn’t enough tonight and THAT IS OK, because the Mets have split the first two games on the road and have put themselves in the position to clinch the series at home with 2 games in Queens this week. We react to this pretty raw, no notes and just talk it out. Get it on the action with us on Twitter/X @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191
24 min
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Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo Help Mets Take G...
The Mets take a crazy Game 1 vs the NL 2nd place Phillies who like others, had the Mets backs up against a wall late in the game off a spectacular start from Zack Wheeler, but YET AGAIN, these never say die Mets show up when challenged. Although a leadoff Kyle Schwarber home run is a tough way to start a game, Kodai Senga shined after, and David Peterson picked up the ball to take the game all the way through a Reed Garret late appearance to keep the Phils off the board. Then the 8th inning comes around and those probability chart Mets got to work. Listen to the episode, enjoy and we’ll see ya back here after Game 2! Follow us on Twitter/X @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191
19 min
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Carlos Mendoza Gives Dugout BTW From Pete Home ...
Carlos Mendoza joined us ahead of the NLDS in Philadelphia.
20 min
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Was That The BIGGEST HOME RUN In Mets History?!...
Wow … what else is there to say? The Mets are going to the NLDS and have their first postseason series win since 2015. We’ve said it for weeks, Pete Alonso’s best baseball was ahead of him and with one swing of a bat he catapulted the Mets past the Milwaukee Brewers and drove in Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo. Jose Quintana pitched an absolute gem, David Peterson closes the game and we have Hunter join the podcast LIVE from Milwaukee to give us some firsthand experiences from the clubhouse celebrations. This is a special one folks, emjoy! Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191
37 min
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How Do Mets Take Advantage of Special Opportuni...
Not the result we wanted in Game 2, but that is fine because these Mets don’t back down, they get back up and answer back and that’s what we are doing to see in Game 3. Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos end every other guy in that clubhouse is on the hunt for the Mets first postseason home run of 2024. We talk about the Mets positives going in tomorrow, have some slight complaints about tomorrow and talk out our feelings about game 2!
24 min
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Mets Take Game 1 of Wild Card vs Brewers | Meet...
Luis Severino gave the Mets the start they needed and put them in position to win with huge hits from JD Martinez, Jose Iglesias, Jesse Winker and Mark Vientos. As usual, Tyrone Taylor got things going and the Mets have their first lead in a postseason series since 2015. The storybook season continues and the Mets head into game 2 with the chance to guarantee home playoff games in 2024. Follow us on Twitter/X @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191
34 min
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NL Wild Card Preview w/ Jeff Levering (Brewers ...
Brewers’ play-by-play voice Jeff Levering joins the show to preview the Wild Card Series between the Mets and Brewers. Jeff breaks down the strengths of both teams, discusses Francisco Lindor’s heroics, Pete Alonso’s career track record in Milwaukee, Rhys Hoskins’ long-standing rivalry with the Mets and much more!
15 min
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Could The Mets Be A Team of Destiny?! | Meet at...
After a wild day of heart palpitations and stress, we sit down to bit a bow on the 2024 regular season because it’s time for the Mets to play some PLAYOFF BASEBALL!!! What a day, Tylor Megill put the Mets in a position to win and the the boys put together a wild ride of a game headlined by a GAME WINNING home run by Francisco Lindor to put the Mets ahead for good! We have more episodes coming after every game, LETS GO METS!!! WHAT A YEAR!
37 min
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How Did Sean Manaea Become The Mets ACE?! | Mee...
Sean Manaea has been s Mets fan favorite for his entire 2024 campaign. Whether it be rally caps, handshakes, or actual on-field dominance; Mets fans have come to love Sean Manaea bump days. In this interview we speak with Sean about his incredible year, what he was able to pick up from Chris Sale, his relationship with Luis Severino, his interesting warm up routine and some New York City talk! Follow us on Twitter/X @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191!
26 min
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Interview w/ Jose Quintana: Luisangel Acuna, Ma...
Jose Quintana sits down with us ahead of an important stretch of games to talk about the season of a lifetime the Mets have had, from 0-5, to 11 games under .500 to an exciting playoff race on the heels of being one of the best teams in baseball since Memorial Day. In this interview he talks to us about the impacts of Mark Vientos, Luisangel Acuna, Grimace, Sean Manaea and the season in a whole.
20 min
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What Is The SECRET To The Mets Pitching Success...
The Mets have had one of the best rotations in all of baseball when it comes to ERA for about a month and that is of course thanks to amazing seasons from Sean Manaea, David Peterson, Luis Severino, Jose Quintana and the rest of the pitchers who took the mound for the Mets this year, but credit is also due to Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner who joins us on the podcast to discuss all of these guys years. Hef also talks to us about org philosophy, how a bullpen is kept as solid as this one has been able to perform and Vito has a personal question to end the show!
24 min
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Is This The BEST METS TEAM Since 2015?! | Meet ...
The New York Mets were able to be a blockade and prevent the Phillies from celebrating clinching the NL East at Citi Field and the boys in queens continue to be the hottest team in baseball. We talk about the major moments like Brandon Nimmo’s call to action and home run barrage, Edwin Diaz’ incredible 6 out save, another gem from Sean Manaea and outrageous performances from Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuna. We also ask the title question, is this Mets team better than 2015? Only one way to find out … listen and subscribe!
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Who Is Edwin Diaz’ Favorite Batter To Strike Ou...
Edwin Diaz joins us right before the end of an incredible regular season to reflect on what has been a super fun year and an important year for Edwin who returned from a yearlong injury, how he’s been able to bounce back after a tough outing, the close family this Mets team has become and some insight on what goes on in the bullpen during a game.
19 min
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The BEHIND THE SCENES Story of HOW OMG Came To ...
OMG has taken OVER The 2024 Mets season, but how did it make its way into the dugout?? J Mac, a Mets fan and artist made the sign and tells the story about meeting Alex Cohen and getting the sign to the Mets dugout where Jose Iglesias, Luis Severino and the entire Mets roster took the flag and ran with it!
19 min
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What Does Carlos Mendoza Think Will Get The Met...
In this interview with Carlos Mendoza, recorded during this final homestand of the regular season, Carlos Mendoza talks to us about what an incredible year this has been for the Mets, its players, and fans. Carlos expands on the emergence of Luisangel Acuña, players like Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo stepping up in the absence of Francisco Lindor, an update on Kodai Senga’s progress and much more!
17 min
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Are The Mets The Deepest Team In Baseball?! | M...
The Mets just came off another exciting sweep of another team and this could be the start of a brand new winning streak with the Mets going 3-0 since the debut of the Grimace seat. On this episode we ask if the Mets are the deepest team in baseball and we explain how they are by explaining what all the role players like Tyrone Tayor, Jose Iglesias, Jesse Winker are doing to make the Mets better. We also break down the top 5 moments of the series, enjoy!
33 min
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Is Brandon Sproat Poised To Be a 2025 Mets Diff...
In his first pro year of ball, Brandon Sproat ROCKETED through the Mets minor leagues going from top to bottom over the course of a year. In this interview we talk to Brandon about his 13K AA swan song where he struck out 11 straight, the challenges of going level to level vs college to pro, what he has been spending this year focusing on and his friendship with current Met and former Gator teammate Christian Scott
22 min