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Why Am I a Mets Fan?

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"Why Am I Mets Fan?" offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets. While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central"s sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the

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All Episodes

29:19

ALYSSA ROSE: Howie's daughter speaks on ALL THINGS...

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2025/11/25

On this episode of the WHY Am I a Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha and Ashley interview Alyssa Rose, Howie Rose's daughter, on all things Mets. From her early fandom, to her relationship with her dad, to her hot takes on the current state of the New York Mets, this episode covers it all. 00:00-3:40: ALYSSA ROSE tells us when she FELL IN LOVE with the METS 3:45-5:25: FAVORITE ERA of METS baseball 5:30-7:59: Most HEARTBREAKING METS moment? Sharing Mets MEMORIES 8:00-11:26: What impresses Alyssa the MOST

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20:41

NIMMO GONE: Mets TRADE OF Brandon Nimmo to TEXAS for...

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2025/11/24

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have breaking news on this Sunday night. Longtime New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been TRADED to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. From the emotions behind trading the longest-tenured Met to the logistics behind the deal...we've got it all. Join us!00:00-3:32: Initial reaction...we were SHOCKED? 3:33-8:33: Why we HATE it - the emotional reaction behind losing Nimmo, what the Mets will lose in the lineup 8:34-14:17: Why maybe we

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22:10

TRADE RUMORS: Will the Mets trade McNeil, Nimmo, Senga?

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2025/11/19

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss all of the news and rumors for the New York Mets heading into next season. With rumors swirling after the GM meetings, who will still be a Met in 2026? Could key members of the core be traded? All that and more on this week's episode! 00:00-3:54: Edwin Diaz "50-50" on returning to the Mets...what will Pete Alonso's market look like? 3:55-6:35: Mets rumored to be "SHOPPING" Jeff McNeil on the trade market 6:36-9:02: Juan Soto says he'd like

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17:28

DIAZ TO DODGERS? Edwin Diaz Free Agency RUMORS

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2025/11/12

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss an Edwin Diaz EMERGENCY - Jeff Passan wants him to sign with the Dodgers?! Discussing all things Diaz free agency...would it make sense for the Dodgers? Who would the Mets replace him with? And how much money is he going to get? Join us!00:00-5:55: Passan's thoughts - do the Dodgers NEED Edwin Diaz? 5:56-11:46: Can the Mets AFFORD to lose him? Would David Stearns consider replacing him INTERNALLY? Who else is on the market? 11:47-15:16:

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27:09

ALONSO OPT OUT: Will Mets Slugger STAY or GO? Will...

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2025/11/11

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as baseball free agency begins. The big topic of discussion today: Will Pete Alonso STAY or GO? The Mets' longtime first baseman opted out of his deal last week - should David Stearns make an effort to retain him? If not, what other options exist for the Mets? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit? PLUS, will the Dodgers be a player for Tucker and should they keep Miguel Rojas? 00:00-9:44: Alonso opts out- will David Stearns bring

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24:41

What can the Mets LEARN from the Dodgers' SUCCESS?

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2025/11/08

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for an end-of-week wrap up! More on the Freddie Freeman debate, PLUS what can the Mets learn from the Dodgers' success? Then, getting into some preliminary Mets offseason MOVES - Alonso, Diaz opt out, Soto MVP finalist, and MUCH MORE!00:00-4:57: WRAPPING UP the Freddie Freeman HOF discussion - thanks for your comments! 4:58-11:52: What can the Mets LEARN from the Dodgers' success? 11:53-15:15: Pete Alonso, Juan Soto WIN Silver Slugger

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20:36

DODGERS DYNASTY: LA celebrates Dodgers' World Series...

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2025/11/05

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back after taking a few days to digest the Dodgers' World Series win! From a remarkable Game 7 to the World Series parade in LA - we're discussing it all. PLUS, a debate on Freddie Freeman's legacy and will the Dodgers THREE-PEAT? 00:00-2:24: Ashley's back and the Dodgers are World Series champions 2:25-5:13: Yoshinobu Yamamoto MVP MASTERCLASS 5:14-7:17: HEARTBREAK for the Blue Jays 7:18-10:35: Was money the difference for the Dodgers? 10:36-12:35: Clayton

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19:50

GOING to GAME 7: DODGERS beat BLUE JAYS in WILD GAME 6

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2025/11/01

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Dodgers 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays. It ALL comes down to GAME 7. 00:00-3:17: DODGERS win in TORONTO 3:18-7:09: YAMAMOTO is NASTY, who would be DODGERS MVP if they WIN? 7:10:-9:30: THIS GAME had a CRAZY FINISH 9:31-13:53: PITCHING SITUATION for Game 7: SCHERZER, OHTANI? 13:54-18:05: SAM and ASH FINAL PREDICTIONS #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #baseball #baseballlife #dodgers #losangeles #shoheiohtani #sports #torontobluejays #toronto

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20:59

TREY YESAVAGE is a SAVAGE: DODGERS DOWNED by BLUE...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the shift that has occured in the World Series now that the Blue Jays have won Games 4 and 5. Can the Dodgers pull out two more in Canada? 00:00-7:24: Trey Yesavage is having a POSTSEASON to REMEBER 7:25-12:39: Did DODGERS chances to win WORLD SERIES DROP after tonight? 12:40-19:14: The DODGERS have a BULLPEN PROBLEM #mlblb #mlbb #mlb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #shoheiohtani #baseballplayoffs #baseball #bluejays

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17:35

TIED UP: DODGERS fall to BLUE JAYS in GAME 4

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2025/10/29

In this video, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Blue Jays' gutsy victory in Game 4 of the World Series to tie it up 2-2. Is tomorrow's game a MUST WIN for the DODGER if they want to win it ALL? 00:00-3:48: BLUE JAYS pull off GUTSY win 3:49-5:39: VLADDY DADDY hits homer off OHTANI 5:40-7:54: DODGERS have seventh inning MELTDOWN 7:55-9:42: OHTANI shows GRIT in START 9:43-12:02: DODGERS have a BULLPEN problem, BATS fell FLAT 12:03- 15:50: IS GAME 5 the most IMPORTANT in the

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17:25

18 INNINGS: Dodgers WIN CRAZIEST World Series Game EVER?

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2025/10/28

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are up at 3 am on the East Coast to discuss one of the CRAZIEST baseball games in World Series history. Freddie Freeman WALKS IT OFF in the 18th inning to send the Dodgers home with a 6-5 win in Game 3 in Los Angeles. PLUS, Will Klein, Shohei Ohtani, and MUCH more. Are the Blue Jays SUNK? Was this one of the best games of baseball EVER played? Join us!00:00-4:30: 18 INNINGS AND FREDDIE FREEMAN IS THE HERO4:31-10:43: Shohei Ohtani gets on base NINE times,

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13:05

YAMAMOTO SHINES: Dodgers take World Series Game Two,...

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2025/10/26

Ashley Wenskoski is joined tonight by Intern Dan Papillo to recap the Game Two of the World Series! The Dodgers tied up the series 1-1 after topping the Blue Jays 5-1 in Toronto. LAD received a dominant pitching performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto - what do the Blue Jays have to do to overcome this Dodgers team? Join us! 00:00-4:44: Gausman, Yamamoto pitchers duel...Smith, Muncy HRs 4:45-8:09: Yamamoto throws a MASTERCLASS complete game 8:10-12:15: Atmosphere at Rogers Centre - are the Blue Jays

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17:32

Blue Jays EXPLODE in World Series Game ONE, top Dodgers

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2025/10/25

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to dissect Game One of the World Series! The Blue Jays win 11-4 behind an offensive outburst in the bottom of the sixth inning - Addison Barger put the HAMMER down. Plus, Snell vs. Yasavage and the Dodgers bullpen WOES. How worried should Los Angeles fans be right now? Do the Blue Jays have momentum on their side? 00:00-3:50: Blue Jays DOMINATE - are the Dodgers in trouble? 3:51-7:14: Yesavage vs. Snell - starting pitching 7:15-10:31: Sixth inning

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23:45

WORLD SERIES SET: Blue Jays take Game 7, will face...

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2025/10/21

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a WILD Game Seven of the ALCS. The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1993 - how did they pull it off after falling behind 0-2 in the series? PLUS, heartbreak in Seattle and how do the Jays matchup against the Dodgers? Which team has the edge heading into the World Series? Join us! #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #mlblb #mlbplayoffs #worldseries #torontobluejays #toronto #bluejays #dodgers

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17:34

OHTANI MAGIC: Dodgers ADVANCE to World Series

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2025/10/18

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss an otherworldly performance by Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 of the NLCS. The Dodgers take care of business against the Milwaukee Brewers, sweeping the series, and are now four wins away from repeating as World Series Champions. Will we ever witness another player like Ohtani in our lifetimes? What went wrong for the Brewers? And who has the best chance (Blue Jays or Mariners) to beat the Dodgers in the World Series? Join us!#mlbb #mlbbaseball

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11:53

WOW! YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO throws a COMPLETE GAME in the...

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2025/10/15

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss an absolutely DISRESPECTFUL performance by YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO in the NLCS to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the series. How do the Dodgers keep doing this? The Brewers are in trouble as the series heads back to LA. 00:00-3:16: NAILS! YAMAMOTO throws complete game in the NLCS 3:17-5:39: Are the Brewers OK? Milwaukee isn't playing its best baseball 5:40-6:43: DODGERS lineup is SOLID 1-9 6:44-10:08: DODGERS v. MARINERS World Series would be FASCINATING

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34:09

PREDICTIONS: NLCS, ALCS - who advances to the World...

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2025/10/14

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and October baseball is in full swing! Predicting how the NLCS and ALCS will shake out - which outcomes are better for the game of baseball? Can the Dodgers repeat? PLUS, a discussion on an MLB salary cap and rumors about what kind of contract Pete Alonso is looking for. 00:00-12:48: Are the Brewers are BAD matchup for the Dodgers? NLCS prediction 12:49-20:54: Are the Blue Jays in TROUBLE? ALCS prediction 20:55-27:11: Could the Dodgers/Brewers series

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30:57

YANKS, PHILS IN TROUBLE: Are the Yankees WASTING...

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2025/10/07

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the divisional rounds of the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees and Phillies are in TROUBLE against the Blue Jays and Dodgers - can either team climb out of an 0-2 hole? Are the Yankees wasting Aaron Judge's prime...or is Judge the problem? PLUS, comparing the stars - how do Vlad Guerrero Jr., Judge, and Shohei Ohtani measure up to each other in the playoffs? 00:00-2:03: DAAAA YANKEES LOSE 2:04-4:58: Trey Yesavage is a SAVAGE, Vlad's a

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26:29

The Mets CLEAN HOUSE + Wild Card ROUNDUP

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2025/10/03

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss comprehensive changes to the Mets' coaching staff heading into 2026 as well as a roundup of the results of each Wild Card series. The Mets made sweeping changes, parting ways with both hitting coach Eric Chavez and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, among others. PLUS, analyzing each Wild Card series - the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers are moving on!00:00-7:37: Mets coaching staff changes 7:38-14:22: Yankees top Red Sox with dominant Game 3 Schlittler

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36:53

COLLAPSE COMPLETE: The Mets MISS the Playoffs

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2025/09/30

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to host the funeral for the 2025 New York Mets. Gone, but never forgotten. In a must-win game 162, the Mets go LIFELESS and the Reds take the third NL Wild Card spot. Join us for a full eulogy- the shock, the disappointment - who's to blame? The $340 million dollar Mets will sit home this postseason. PLUS, Alonso to opt out, Mendoza to return, and Cohen/Stearns reaction. 00:00-14:36: The Mets didn't deserve to make the playoffs. 14:37-17:39: The

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