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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Jonah Tong Talks Curveball and Canada
Recorded at the Mets facility in Port St. Lucie, Jonah Tong talks with Vito and Jon about how excited he is to be in the Mets system, his nasty curveball that's helping him strikeout almost 2 batters per inning and the guys quiz Jonah on celebs from Canada.
8 min
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Nolan Clenney and Trey McLoughlin Game OFF The ...
After JT Schwartz whipped up some breakfast for himself, the fellas got together over in the living room to play some Nintendo Switch where Trey and Nolan made Future of Flushing podcast hosts Vito and Jon look like absolute scrubs. Even after Trey wiped the floor with the two 30+ hosts in Super Smash Bros. their attempt to get a win in Mario Kart ended in similar fashion. While playing the game, Nolan and Trey were able to relfect on their Mets journey so far and talk about some goals, how they've been developing their pitches and a gaggle of off-field topics.
27 min
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JT Schwartz Cooks For Teammates Nolan Clenney a...
Do you ever wonder what the day to day of minor league ball players is? While the Arizona Fall League isn't a player's every day experience, get a peek into the lives of JT Schwartz, Nolan Clenney and Trey McLaughlin who were roommates during this year's camp. The Mets sent 9 players this year and. the guys divided up into houses of 3. In this video watch JT Schwartz whip up a breakfast while talking with his roommates about their shared experience of coming up through the Mets system, how close they've become and what they do for fun when not on the field.
18 min
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Get To Know 2023 Draftee Boston Baro | Future o...
Boston Baro, selected by the Mets in the 8th round of the 2023 MLB draft joins Jon and Vito from the Future of Flushing podcast to talk about his experience going from High School to pro ball, playing for the red hot Complex League Mets, and his budding friendship with other 2023 draftees Colin Houck and AJ Ewing.
13 min
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Get To Know 2023 Comp Pick Austin Troesser
With their 2023 free agent comp pick from giving the qualifying offer to Chris Bassit, the Mets selected Pitcher Austin Troesser from Mizzou, University of Missouri.
14 min
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Rowdey Jordan Talks Goals For 2024 And Beyond |...
Recorded at Camelback Ranch at the Arizona Fall League in Glendale, Vito and Jon speak with Rowdy Jordan about his 2023 season which included a huge uptick in stolen bases and looked forward to 2024 to discuss what his plans for next year will be. Rowdy also talks about rooming with Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel as well as some fun times with the Rumble Ponies.
14 min
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JT Schwartz On Being Named Arizona Fall League ...
Fresh off being named the Hitter of the Week in the 2023 Arizona Fall League, JT Schwartz talks about his favorite ballplayers growing up, his approach in the box, playing alongside the Rumble Ponies incredible starting rotation and his journey back from injury
14 min
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Catching Up With Kevin Parada At The Arizona Fa...
Vito and Jon got to sit down with Kevin Parada at Camelback Ranch, the home of the Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League. Kevin spoke about his first year of pro ball, the people who have influenced him along the way, his time with the Rumble Ponies insane starting rotation and some off the field stuff as well.
20 min
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Marco Vargas Talks About Being Traded to the Mets
Marco Vargas talks about being traded to the Mets for David Robertson, coming here from the Marlins and what it’s been like playing stateside baseball!
10 min
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Mets 2023 Draft Pick AJ Ewing Talks Going From ...
This conversation with AJ Ewing covers A LOT of ground, not only do we learn about the adjustment period and how he dealt with his huge jump in competition, but we also learned about his favorite Taylor Swift songs, his experience at the Eras Tour, go-to Chipotle order and if he's seen Space Jam.
10 min
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Mets Prospect Nick Morabito Talks Confidence, E...
Jon and Vito spoke to Nick Morabito back in Spring Training this past March and talked about the stellar prospect almost nightly on Future of Flushing, here they catch up in PSL as Nick wraps up his first full season of pro ball.
11 min
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Mets 2023 Draftee Nick Lorusso Talks About Adju...
Nick Lorusso was drafted by the Mets this year out of University of Maryland and got right to work with the St. Lucie Mets. In this conersations he lays out his draft night, talks about going to games as a kid at Shea Stadium and Citi Field and does some Big 10 talk with Jon “Big 10 League Guy Myself” Baron. Great listen for anyone who ants to know more about what the Mets have cooking in player dev!
14 min
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Get To Know Mets Two-Way 2023 Draft Pick Nolan ...
The Mets drafted a two-way player in this year’s draft. Nolan McLean talks with Jon and Vito from Future of Flushing about his experience doing both jobs and how he’s attempting to do something so few have down at the major league level. The conversation also takes some twists and turns covering Nolan’s love for Batman, his wrestling knowledge, and a partnership he had with Raising Caines.
10 min
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Rumble Ponies season ends after Game 2 loss in ...
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies season came to an end on Tuesday in Erie, but what a season it was. We briefly recap some of the biggest positives that unfolded during the Rumble Ponies season in the last episode of the 2023 campaign.
13 min
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Rumble Ponies fall in Game 1 of ELCS
Despite a huge 3-run game-tying home run from Drew Gilbert, the Rumble Ponies trail 1-0 in their best-of-three series against the Erie SeaWolves after a 9-6 loss in Game 1.
6 min
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Rain the only thing that can cool the Ponies, G...
The Rumble Ponies and SeaWolves were ready to kick the Eastern League Championship Series off, but mother nature had other plans. An episode that was supposed to be an instant reaction to Game 1 turned into Jon talking about how he spent his rainy weekend; but with that is the news on the plan for the rest of the ELCS, and a brief wrap on the Syracuse Mets season. Be sure to check back on Tuesday morning for the reaction to Game 1 of the ELCS (weather pending, of course!)
8 min
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Bonus Episode – ELCS Game 1 Preview
A new Future of Flushing, on a Sunday? A Rumble Ponies trip to the Eastern League Championship Series calls for it! We preview Game 1 between the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Erie SeaWolves, and then quickly touch on the Mets participating in the Arizona Fall League. Happy Sunday!
10 min
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Rumble Ponies win 2-0, move on to Eastern Leagu...
Dominic Hamel tosses the game of his life with 7.2 scoreless IP in Game 2, helping the Ponies blank the Somerset Patriots and advance to the Eastern League Championship Series
11 min
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Syracuse Mets dominate, Game 2 Ponies Preview &...
It’s another solo ride for Jon, who recaps the big night by the Syracuse Mets lineup, breaks down the pitching matchup for Game 2 between the Rumble Ponies and Patriots, and recaps the Mets Player Development Awards announced on Wednesday
23 min
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Rumble Ponies take 1-0 series lead with 9-2 win...
The Rumble Ponies jump out to a 1-0 series lead in their best-of-three Northeast Division Championship series against the Somerset Patriots. Christian Scott and Luis Moreno dazzled on the mound, while Jett Williams’ first Double-A Home Run was the decisive knock-out punch. Jon shares a sentimental moment he had watching the home run, which Vito missed while somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean (but he’ll love what he sees when he lands!)
15 min
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Interview With Powerful Mets Prospect Wilfredo ...
Wilfredo Lara tore up Florida this year, Vito and Jon got a chance to sit down and speak with him at the Mets minor league facility in Port St. Lucie. Florida. Lara talks about his inspirations, his family, his goals for next season and much more!
6 min
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Ponies Playoff Preview | September 17th 2023
The Rumble Ponies playoff run is almost here and luckily you have Jon and Vito to walk you through what to expect!
15 min
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Mike Vasil and Joander Suarez SHOVE | September...
Both teams won, Mike Vasil struck out 10 and leads all of AAA in strikeouts, Joander Suarez with 5 innings of scoreless baseball and solid performances from Drew Gilbert, Brendan Hardy, Paul Gervase and so many more but you got to listen to find out! Jon and Vito also get into an argument about who should decide what a winning pitcher is.
21 min
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Christian Scott and Jett Williams. That’s It. T...
Jon and Vito are here to take you through the Rumble Ponies and Syracuse Mets games as the Syracuse Mets try to end the year on a high note and the Rumble Ponies prepare for the playoffs.
17 min
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J-E-T-T JETT JETT JETT, Blade K’s 9, Ponies Coo...
Only two games to talk about in this one but Vito and Jon could not help themselves and had to get into some New York Jets talk. Rumble Ponies won 8-1 and looked REAL good with a stellar Blade Tidwell outing supported by big nights from Drew Gilbert, Kevin Parada and of course Jet Williams.
22 min