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.

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.

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.

The New York Mets just won their 7th straight game, swept their second pair of sox and sit 12 games over .500.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

New Mets outfielder Jesse Winker meets us at the Apple!

New Mets outfielder Jesse Winker meets us at the Apple!

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!

After the Mets split a divisional showdown vs the Atlanta Braves and with the trade deadline on the horizon, Jon and Vito sit down to discuss how the Mets should approach this midseason crossroads. Jon and Vito describe the hidden details of the Jesse Winker trade, weigh pitching options after Kodai Senga went down and preview the pivotal upcoming series vs the Minnesota Twins.

For the first time in the second half, Carlos Mendoza joins us. Mendy discusses what he did during the All-Star break and reflects on a memorable Subway Series sweep. He tells us about the moment he knew Jeff McNeil was on the verge of his resurgence during BP in Pittsburgh, discusses the dominance of José Buttó and provides updates on Dedniel Nuñez, Reed Garrett and Sean Reid-Foley. Be sure to meet us at the apple each episode. You can follow Vito on X @VitoFCalise and Jon @jmb9191. LGM!

In his first ever trip to New York, Carson Benge spent the day at Citi Field and sat down to talk with Jon about the draft experience. Benge describes his reaction to being called by the Mets on draft night, reveals which position he will play in the pros and discusses the huge adjustment to the New York lifestyle.

After the Mets sweep the Subway Series for the first time since 2013, Jon breaks down the madness of the past two days in the Bronx. Jon talks the sudden resurgence of Jeff McNeil, Mets fans flooding Yankee Stadium, and Francisco Lindor cementing his title as the most valuable shortstop in the MLB.

With the second half of the 2024 season now underway, Jon recaps the Mets latest series vs the Marlins and previews this week’s Subway Series. Jon talks Jeff McNeil’s masterclass, Severino throwing shade at former Yankees teammates, and Mets bullpen options with the trade deadline looming and wildcard race quickly heating up.

Howie Rose joins us to discuss his favorite calls, his first Mets memories and how he came up with his famous "Put It In The Books" call. Enjoy the All-Star Break and we'll meet you at the Apple soon!