Future of Flushing
Welcome to the Future of Flushing, an official podcast of the New York Mets. Join hosts Vito Calise (@VitoFCalise) and Jonathan Baron (@JMB9191) each week as they recap everything happening on the Minor League side of the organization. Stay tuned for interviews with players, coaches and other insiders from the Mets front office. Be sure to check in daily for quick recaps of the previous night’s action across each level of the Mets player development system. The future is now on the Future of Flushing!
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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!
31 min
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Is Mets Prospect Nick Morabito INSTANT OFFENSE?!?
Mets prospect and hitting machine Nick Morabito joins Future of Flushing to discuss his recent hot streak and looking ahead to the next level. Nick talks bursting onto the scene in his pro debut, future goals and the Brooklyn lifestyle.
10 min
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Is Kade Morris One of the FIERCEST Competitors ...
Brooklyn Cyclones pitching prospect Kade Morris sits down to discuss his strong start to the 2024 season and preparing for the next level. Kade breaks down the jump from Low A to High A, his growing pitching arsenal and ambitious goals for the rest of the season and beyond.
14 min
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Diving Deep Into The Mets 2023 Draft Class
It's draft week 2024, so what better time than now to look back at what ten players taken by the Mets in the 2023 draft are up to. We hit on tons of talent take by the Mets in last year's draft, including RHPs Brandon Sproat, Jack Wenninger, Kade Morris, Nolan McLean, SS Colin Houck and many more. The future of flushing is bright!
23 min
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Vasil Continues Good Stretch, Clifford Shines f...
It was another great week of Mets player development, and we break it all down for you. Mike Vasil turned in a third straight quality outing, while Joey Lucchesi posted a strong start of his own. Ryan Clifford continues to dominate the Eastern League, while JT Schwartz quietly continued his great 2024. The Cyclones duo of Jonah Tong and Kade Morris shoved again, and we tell you about a 17-year-old in the DSL you need to know about. That and so much more on this episode of Future of Flushing!
33 min
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Sproat, Morabito and Hamel shine in big week fo...
We are back to update you on an exciting week of Mets minor league ball. Brandon Sproat, Dom Hamel and Jonah Tong were dominant once again. A couple of Cyclones including Nick Morabito had big weeks at the dish, and a Mets Player Dev team had a second combined no-hitter this season … find out who!
27 min
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Acuña continues to roll, Kevin Parada heats up
It was another big weekend for the Mets minor league system with big performances across the board. Jon and Vito break down the weekends had by Luisangel Acuña, Kevin Parada, Alex Ramirez and many others.
39 min
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Are Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong...
The future Mets start in Brooklyn playing for the Cyclones and skipper Gilbert Gomez has a front row seat to some of the most exciting names in the Mets system as the manager of the Cyclones and former manager of the PSL Mets.
18 min
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Dakota Hawkins, Joey Lancellotti, and Joshua Co...
Last week, 3 pitchers combined for the first ever no-hitter in the history of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Fresh off the feat, they sat down with us to talk about what was going on in their minds that night, how it was throwing to Francisco Alvarez and what the party was like after. Filmed on the field at the Cyclones home ballpark, this a fun interview with some very exciting prospects.
11 min
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Nolan McLean Ks 6, Joander Suarez Ks 10, and Ch...
Be sure to listen to this and be informed on the future!
21 min
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Brooklyn Cyclones Throw FIRST NO-HITTER In Fran...
Tuesday night the Brooklyn Cyclones had their first ever no-hitter in Franchise History when Dakota Hawkins, Joey Lancellotti and Joshua Cornielly combined for a no-no. This episode also sees strong performances from Luis Moreno, Ryan Clifford, Nick Morabito and more! We talk every level from DSL to AAA!
14 min
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Is Brandon Sproat One of the BEST PITCHING PROS...
Jon and Vito are here to recap the weekend and let you know every single thing you need to know about Mets Player Dev, including the dominance of Brandon Sproat, AJ Ewing’s promotion, Colin Houck getting his first pro ball home run and much more from all levels!
22 min
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Nolan McLean, Blade Tidwell and Luisangel Acuna...
Updates on a few names from each level of the system.
18 min
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5 Prospects To Watch RIGHT NOW | Prospect Report
Hey Future of Flushing listeners, sorry we’ve been busy, we promise to be back soon at some capacity!
22 min
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Mike Vasil Talks Superstitions Jinxes and Boston
The boys are always happy to catch up with Mike Vasil, the first THREE TIMER to do the show! On this episode we spend a lot of time talking about Mike’s tremendous game toward the end of the season that was SO CLOSE to being a no hitter. We also have to address the high school basketball highlights we’ve heard about from other prospects.
16 min
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Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert Talk About The M...
This is an interesting one, while we eventually get to the more serious and real talk about their experience in the Mets system, it is fun to just watch the friendship that has grown between these two future stars.
12 min
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Wilfredo Lara and Ryan Clifford Lead The Cyclon...
The Ponies split their DH, the Cyclones won and we give you all the updates you need!
12 min
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Christian Scott, Dom Hamel and Brandon Sproat A...
Jonathan has the games covered for you all tonight as Vito heads to LA for a trip with his wife (and MAYBE a Mets game), but with performances from Christian Scott, Dom Hamel, Blade Tidwell and others this is an action packed episode covering TWO nights of Mets player development.
11 min
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Is Brandon Sproat The Next Big Cant-Miss Prospect?
Brandon Sproat talks his road to the Mets, his first full season of pro ball and more.
18 min
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Jonah Tong Ks 10, Nolan McLean Is A Unicorn | F...
Lots of games to discuss here, a bunch of double headers but the names to listen for tonight are Jesus Baez, Jonah Tong, Calvin Ziegler and Nolan McLean,
20 min
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Dom Hamel Strikes Out 10 For The Syracuse Mets ...
Quick episode tonight as 2 games got PPD but the Syracuse Mets played on SNY and Dom Hamel SHOVED!
11 min
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Christian Scott Ks 10, Tyler Stuart and Nolan M...
Christian Scott, Luisangel Acuna, Jett Williams, Colin Houck, Nolan McLean and Tyler Stuart are just SOME of the names you’ll hear some positive updates about on this one!
20 min
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Night of April 8th Updates | Blade Tidwell, Ale...
We are so excited to be back giving all the Mets player development updates, impressive performances by Blade Tidwell, Alex Ramirez, and more highlight this episode as well as the PRO debut of Brandon Sproat! Ryan Clifford and Colin Houck also showed out tonight! Tune in to find out more!
17 min
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Interview with Calvin Ziegler | Is Calvin Ziegl...
Calvin Ziegler chats with us about his prep for 2024, his road to recovery last year and what he's been working on in the off season. We also bring back our favorite game to play with Canadian Mets "Eh or Neh".
12 min
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Mets Minor League Baseball is BACK
After the first full weekend of Mets minor league baseball, Jon and Vito are here to walk you through the first weekend of Low A to Triple A baseball!
18 min