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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Nationals at Mets Preview w/ Mark Zuckerman (MA...
In another audio subscriber exclusive we look toward a major Mets series at Citi Field this week featuring Mark Zuckerman, who has been covering the Nats for 20 years!
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How Can The Mets Bounce Back For The Playoffs? ...
After a tough series loss for the Mets against the Phillies, we have a little beat of therapy talk and let out the feelings but then look forward to an important series against the Nationals and the final homestand of the year.
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Mets vs Phillies Preview w/ Todd Zolecki (MLB.C...
We have another AUDIO EXCLUSIVE preview for Mets at Phillies this weekend with Todd Zolecki from MLB.Com and his podcast “The Phillies Show” . In this preview we talk Phillies rotation and bullpen, a surprising fact about Bryce Harper’s UNDERPERFORMANCE at Citi Field, Kyle Schwarber being one of the hottest bats in baseball and if the Phillies are scoreboard watching the Mets.
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Does This Mets Team OOZE Aura?? | Eric Chavez a...
Eric Chavez and Antoan Richardson join us to talk about this 2024 Mets team in detail, how the vibes have been incredible all year and how that effects the play on field. The coaches also talk about how their responsibilities break down, their relationship with Carlos Mendoza and they play "Met Likely To" where they give us the scoop on certain Mets! Subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods! Follow us on X/Twitter @VitoCAlise and @JMB9191
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Are The Mets The MOST CLUTCH Team In Baseball??...
After Francisco Lindor’s incredibly clutch home run to not only avoid the Mets from getting no-hit but tying the game, we ask the question “Are The Mets The Most Clutch Team in Baseball?”, and we do this by going back through the year all the way to opening day where Bader broke up another no-hitter and Pete Alonso and Tyrone Taylor came through big for a win. We also discuss the many walk-off home runs this year by Mark Vientos. Francisco Alvarez and Jesse Winker and more! We also recap the series vs the Blue Jays which included great performances by Sean Manaea, Tylor Megill and Sean Manaea. Follow us on twitter/x @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 and follow the pod on your podcast provider!
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David Peterson Talks 11k Birthday Performance a...
David Peterson Talks 11k Birthday Performance and Knowing He's a Stopper | Ep. 74
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Mets – Blue Jays Preview w/ Shi Davidi (Basebal...
In this AUDIO STREAM ONLY episode of Meet at the Apple, Shi Davidi checks in with us on from the Blue Jays beat, to be exact, in the airport after watching the Jays lose a tough one to the Braves on Sunday afternoon. Shi gives Mets fans some scouting reports on Chris Bassitt, Kevin Gausman and star players like Vlad Guerrero JR! Check this one out so you know who to watch out for this week when the Mets ger international.
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Is Mark Vientos The BEST Third Baseman In The N...
Jon had to leave the game early today so you’ll hear him on the back half of the podcast, but Mets Twitter ICON Jordan Simpson is on the show once again! The Mets took 2 out of 3 from the Cincinnati Reds and catapult themselves right back into the thick of the NL wildcard race with a 9 game winning streak on the backs of Francisco Lindor, Mark Vientos, JD Martinez and a ton of other guys on the Mets. Some great pitching performances this week from Jose Quintana and Luis Severino and our bullpen looks as dominant as ever with Edwin Diaz, Jose Butto and Danny Young giving great performances.
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Reds vs Mets Preview w/ Mark Sheldon (MLB.Com)
In this AUDIO ONLY version of Meet at the Apple we are getting a preview of what is to come this weekend at Citi Field with Mark Sheldon who covers the Reds beat on MLB.Com. Mark gives us the lowdown on Cincy’s rotation struggles this year, the delight it is for fans to watch Elly De La Cruz and some insight on Alexis Diaz, brother of Mets closer Edwin Diaz.
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Is Carlos Mendoza a LOCK For NL Manager of The ...
The New York Mets just won their 7th straight game, swept their second pair of sox and sit 12 games over .500.
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Carlos Mendoza Talks Lindor For MVP, Sean Manae...
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza sits down with us to talk about some major storylines that have really plated out over the last few weeks. The major ones being Francisco Lindor’s MVP campaign, Sean Manaea stepping up and becoming the team ace, how they find guys at AAA, the drive this team has had recently and so much more!
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Do The Mets Have The BEST ROTATION In The Natio...
Meaningful games in September; a phrase coined many years ago that is music to our ears, as the Mets kicked off September by putting the finishing touches on a 7-3 road trip. We break down the top five series of the series on the south side of Chicago; we tell you why this Mets starting rotation might be the best in the NL; we talk about Francisco Lindor's ever-evolving MVP case, and we go over a flurry of notable promotions down in the Mets player development system! That and so much more on the latest edition of Meet at the Apple! Make sure to call our voicemail and leave a message at ‪(302) 615-0026, follow us on twitter/x @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191.
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Is Pete Alonso The BEST Mets Position Player of...
What a series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks who many call the hottest team in baseball! In this episode we speak about the stellar performances from Sean Manaea and David Peterson, as well as the Top 5 moments of the series which include moments from Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Jose Iglesias and more! In this episode we also dive into the WHY And IF of IS Pete Alonso the greatest Mets position player of all time!
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Is Francisco Lindor the NL MVP?
The Mets split a four-game series in San Diego with some good and not so good. David Peterson shoved again and Francisco Lindor continued to prove why no player is more valuable to his team than Francisco. J.D. Martinez is heating up and Mark Vientos is flirting with 30. Join us as we talk through our feelings and reset the vibe (glass half full podcast) in the latest edition of Meet at the Apple!
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Top prospects Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert retur...
We're back with a top-to-bottom run through of the Mets player development system! After early injuries, Jett Williams started a rehab assignments, and Drew Gilbert is back to full strength for Triple-A Syracuse! Matt Rudick and Wyatt Young are red hot atop the Binghamton lineup, and the Cyclones have a pair of 2023 draftees headlining their pitching staff. Mets 2024 first rounder Carson Benge has started his pro career with the St. Lucie Mets, and there's a Mets pitcher in the Dominican Summer League you need to learn about. That and much more on Future of Flushing!
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Francisco Alvarez and Jesse Winker Ignite Mets ...
Join us for one of the most exciting episodes of Meet at the Apple! We dive into the electric energy at Citi Field, where the Mets delivered not one, but two incredible walk-off wins.
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The Secret To The Severino Masterpiece and The ...
Last episode, we set 25-16 the rest of the way as a target record for the Mets. They responded by taking 2 of 3 from the Marlins in a wild weekend at Citi Field. We recap the weekend that was, including another party on Friday, a dominant shutout by Sevy on Saturday and the return of a Shea favorite. We also take your calls for the first time! You can now call the show; just dial 302-615-0026 and meet us at the Apple!
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What Is the MATH For The Mets Postseason?! | Oa...
Although a tough loss to cap off the series vs the Athletics, FEAR NOT METS FANS, we have the math for you all and want to lay out the map to the playoffs, The Mets are still in this, the season is far from this and the team is deep into the season playing significant games. David Peterson continues to be a dominant starter for the team, Pete Alonso had a great night on Tuesday and Francisco Lindor has stayed hot! Listen here and feel free to chime in below! Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191
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Carlos Mendoza Talks Front Office Buy In, David...
The Mets are back from the roadtrip, and Carlos Mendoza meets us at the apple for a conversation to catch up! Mendy tells us about dealing with the crazy travel, how nice it is to be back home, some key Mets making impacts and shares his thoughts on the art of hitting with runners in scoring position!
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Mariners in Rear View, Big Homestand Ahead, Met...
The Mets are finally home from that long trip, and we’re here to talk about it! We discuss what lies ahead for the Mets on this homestand, all the exciting things happening at Citi Field this week, and we look at some prospects making waves in the minor leagues. It’s the perfect glass-half-full podcast for the glass-half-full Mets fan!
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What ELITE COMPANY Did Pete Alonso Join?! | Roc...
What a series vs the Rockies Mets fans! Game 1 feels like a distant memory as the Mets recover to win games 2 and 3 and make a STATEMENT with fantastic starts by Paul Blackburn and David Peterson and the bats getting HOT with Pete Alonso and Tyrone Taylor having great performances.
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What Mets Players Did Ryne Stanek Train With In...
On the latest episode of Meet at the Apple we had the chance to sit down and speak with Ryne Stanek in what was one of the most interesting conversations we’ve had, it covered the challenges a player faces when playing for competitive teams and being reminded that it’s a business. Ryne also spoke to us about his favorite strikeouts, getting used to family live in New York and being the OG opener. After the interview, we discuss the Angels series and tell Fans the positives and what we need to see from the team moving forward as well as some facts about the Mets numbers with RISP to go against all the haters who are reacting strongly after a tough series. Follow us on Twitter @VitoFCalise and @JMB9191 and make sure to SUBSCRIBE on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts to get the audio version early in the morning on release days!
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Jesse Winker Reads Mets Fans Mean Tweets, Jorda...
New Mets outfielder Jesse Winker meets us at the Apple!
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Jesse Winker | Interview
New Mets outfielder Jesse Winker meets us at the Apple!
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David Stearns Breaks Down Deadline Masterclass ...
David Stearns meets us at the apple to recap a couple great months of baseball and the trade deadline. David shares his insight on what helped turn the season around and what the Mets gained at the deadline. He explains the process of consummating a trade, talks about the exciting prospects that can help the Mets both now and in the future, and explains if there are any similarities between being a real-life MLB executive and a fantasy football owner! Follow Jon on X @jmb9191 and Vito @vitofcalise. Thanks for listening/watching and we’ll meet you at the apple!
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