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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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23:39

DO OR DIE: It's NOW or NEVER for the Mets' Playoff Hopes

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2025/09/23

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and it is the last week of the regular season for the New York Mets. With six games to go, the Mets are outside of the MLB playoff picture looking in - currently tied for the third NL Wild Card, but the Reds hold the tiebreaker. Can this team make it in? And if they don't, who's to blame?00:00-8:02: The Mets fall out of the playoff picture. What does this team DO WELL? 8:03-13:17: Sunday's Mets mess - how is Cedric Mullins so bad? 13:18-17:30: Looking

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29:25

COLLAPSE: Will the Mets MISS the PLAYOFFS?

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2025/09/16

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are absolutely perplexed by the New York Mets. After losing eight straight, the Mets are desperately clinging to the third NL Wild Card. Can they hold on with 12 games to go? What went wrong in Philadelphia? What do we do with Jonah Tong? And where is this team's HEART?00:00-7:10: The mathematics of where the NL Wild Card race stands: tiebreakers, probability, etc. 7:11-9:43: Meltdown in Philadelphia 9:44-16:35: Jacob DeGrom homecoming, Jonah Tong

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26:04

Sproat (mostly) SHINES in debut, Senga to SYRACUSE,...

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2025/09/08

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the Mets' new trio of homegrown starters: Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong have ALL made their Major League debuts within the last three weeks. Analyzing Sproat's debut, McLean's mound presence, and a whole lot more - who would the Mets throw in a three game series if the playoffs started today?00:00-2:43: Where the PLAYOFF PICTURE stands TODAY 2:44-7:09: SPROAT'S DEBUT: Carries a no-hitter into the sixth, his journey to get the

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24:28

TONG, MCLEAN, & PRAY FOR RAIN: Can the Mets HOLD ON...

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2025/09/01

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss...you guessed it...another up and down week for the New York Mets. After momentum reaches an all-time high with a sweep of the Phillies, the Mets lose 3 of 4 at home to Miami. Just how bad has the pitching been? Is it Tong and McLean and pray for rain? Join us! 00:00-6:05: We've circled around to accepting the Mets' mediocrity 6:06-9:41: Mets lose 3 out of 4 to the Marlins AT HOME 9:42-13:47: The starting pitching problem is NOT

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27:05

NL EAST SHOWDOWN: Is this the LAST CHANCE for the...

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2025/08/27

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the highs and lows of the New York Mets this week. The Mets drop a series to the Nationals but take 2 out of 3 in Atlanta...yet, it feels like they just keep letting games slip away. Do we have a Senga/Manaea problem? Should they call up Sproat/Tong? And how important is this week's series against the Phillies? Join us!!00:00-5:38: Mets continue to not be able to close out games that they SHOULD win, dropping a series to the Nats is

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26:04

MCLEAN DAZZLES: Could calling up the kids SAVE the...

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2025/08/19

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and there is HOPE in the air for the New York Mets. The Mets won their first series in THREE WEEKS against the Mariners, thanks in large part to solid pitching performances from Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes. Can the Mets keep the positive momentum going? PLUS, the Mets show out at the Little League Classic. Join us!00:00-5:00: Mets BLOW it on Friday in 11-9 loss to Seattle - Helsley has STRUGGLED 5:01-11:53: Nolan McLean DAZZLES in first start - is he

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25:16

FOUR PROSPECTS called up to TRIPLE-A SYRACUSE

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2025/08/13

Mets minor league analyst and host of the New York Mets Dove Report, Ernest Dove, sits down with Samantha Croston to talk about the current prospect situation and who might be called up next. Plus, a look at how calling up these prospects impact the Binghamton team and also the Big League team in Queens.00:00-2:50: Ernest Dove's backstory - how he became a minor league analyst and his advice to those wanting to become a reporter 2:50-4:50: Mets promote FOUR top prospects to Triple A

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METS call up PITCHER Nolan MCLEAN

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2025/08/13

In this video, Samantha Croston and Syracuse Mets Broadcaster Michael Tricarico break down the Mets' decision to promote Pitcher Nolan McLean, who will make his first MLB start this Saturday. #mlblb #mlb #baseball #sports #pitching #mets #syracuse #newyork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:14

FREEFALL: Could the New York Mets MISS the playoffs?

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2025/08/12

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have not WON A GAME since the last time we spoke! The Mets are in FREEFALL. New York has lost seven straight, 11 of the last 12, and are now 5.5 games BEHIND the Phillies in the division. The Mets are holding on to the final NL Wild Card by 1.5 games over the Reds. Have the Mets bottomed out, or could they miss the playoffs entirely? 00:00-7:12: It's FREEFALL in Queens - Mets get swept by the Brewers, Sunday disaster-class,

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29:03

PITCHING PROBLEM: What do the Mets do with their...

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2025/08/05

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the Mets' weekend starting pitching WOES. NYM loses 2 out of 3 to the Giants at Citi Field...is it time to call up Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean? What does this team do with Frankie Montas? And why are the drinks at Citi Field $30? All that and more! 00:00-9:55: The Mets DROP 2 of 3 to the Giants, Citi Field experiences 9:56-16:02: Sunday's Frankie Montas implosion...the starting pitching CAN'T go deep into games 16:03-23:05: What do the

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36:32

MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Did the New York Mets do ENOUGH?

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2025/08/01

Ashley Wenskoski is back to give analysis and reaction to the moves the New York Mets made at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Mets fortified the bullpen with RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, LHP Gregory Soto, and traded for CF Cedric Mullins. Was it ENOUGH to make this team a certified World Series contender? This week, we are joined by Ashley's younger sister Allie! Join us! 00:00-8:40: The Mets trade for RENTAL RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, fortify the bullpen ahead of Edwin Diaz 8:41-18:27:

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32:18

TRADE DEADLINE RUMORS: Who will the Mets DEAL? +...

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2025/07/30

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss all of the news and rumors ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline! Who will the Mets DEAL before Thursday night? Who should they be shopping for? PLUS, a recap of Monday night's walkoff LOSS to the San Diego Padres, and questions about Emil Jimenez's eyes. Join us! 00:00-6:27: Mark Vientos Monday night grand slam - will Vientos be a Met come Thursday night? 6:28-13:25: Can Emil Jemenez see? Carlos Mendoza ejected, Juan Soto's upset, Huascar

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21:31

Mets SWEEP Giants, win SEVENTH-STRAIGHT GAME

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2025/07/28

Samantha Croston and Intern Dan talk about the Mets' sweep against the Giants as their win streak extends to seven games. The kids stepped up to the plate (literally), and the Bullpen performance made all the difference! 00:00-3:11: RONNY MAURICIO has a BREAKOUT GAME 3:12-4:39: Who can the Mets AFFORD to TRADE? 4:40-7:52: Should the Mets trade Vientos to WHITE SOX for LUIS ROBERT JR.? 7:53-10:43: Francisco ALVAREZ continues to SHINE at the PLATE 10:44- 13:02:Gregory SOTO Mets DEBUT (He's

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31:15

What MOVES do the Mets need to make? PLUS, David...

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2025/07/21

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the Mets' SLUMP to start the SECOND-HALF. PLUS, a full recap of David Wright's number retirement ceremony, AND what moves do the Mets need to make at the Trade Deadline?00:00-3:20: Mets LOSE 2 out of 3 to the Reds, bullpen management? 3:21-7:11: No. 5 is RETIRED, David Wright Day at Citi Field 7:12-10:14: Mets CLAW their way to a win on Sunday 10:15-17:50: The Mets have been one of the WORST teams in baseball since mid-June...what MOVES

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34:19

ALL-STAR BREAK: Mets get Manaea, Senga BACK, Trade...

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2025/07/14

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for our weekly catchup as we head into the MLB All Star Break. Discussing the Mets' series win against the Royals, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea returning to the mound, PLUS trade deadline candidates as we look into the second half of the season. Join us!00:00-7:28: Mets grab series WIN in Kansas City, analyzing Manaea's return 7:29-8:13: Kodai Senga returns from the IL 8:14-9:33: Who will the Mets TRADE at the deadline? 9:34-14:04: ALL STAR WEEK - HR

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29:22

KEITH RAAD: The Radio Voice of the New York Mets

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2025/07/10

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined this week by a VERY special guest! Keith Raad is the radio voice of the Mets on WCBS Mets Radio 880, working alongside legendary play-by-play Mets broadcaster Howie Rose. Raad gives us insight into the Mets' wild NLCS run in 2024, the outlook for the rest of this season, what it's like to work with Howie, and a look inside his own personal journey to The Show. Join us! 00:00-5:13: The trials and tribulations of 162 and beyond - what it's like to be a

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37:16

SUBWAY SERIES Recap, Soto All-Star SNUB

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2025/07/08

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to discuss the SUBWAY SERIES! The Yankees and Mets faceoff in Queens, and the Mets take two of three. PLUS, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Diaz are headed off to the All Star Game, and Juan Soto is NOT. Reinforcements are on the way! 00:00-16:31: Mets SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY take the Subway Series with NO starting pitching 16:31-19:32: Subway Series overall takeaways 19:33-25:05: Mets ALL-STARS announced - Francisco Lindor to START, Soto

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29:54

JOHN DEMARSICO: The Man Behind the Mets' SNY...

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2025/07/08

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski welcome a very special guest to the show this week! SNY Director John DeMarsico creates cinema on the baseball broadcast for the New York Mets. DeMarsico takes us through his backstory growing up as a Mets fan, his film inspirations, what it's like to work with Gary, Keith, and Ron, and the trials and tribulations of 162. Join us! 00:00-5:00: John DeMarsico's backstory - how he rose from SNY intern in 2009 to broadcast director in 2020 - a story of 17 Mets

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42:45

METS MELTDOWN: Step Right UP and BEAT the Mets!

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2025/07/02

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to hit the PANIC button on the New York Mets. The Mets have lost 13 of 16 and were SWEPT by the LAST-PLACE Pirates in Pittsburgh, outscored 30-4 over three games. Where does this team go from here? Join us for a meltdown.00:00-3:20: Trigger warning...meltdown incoming 3:21-6:40: Mets get SWEPT by the PIRATES, are outscored 30 TO 4 6:41-12:59: Blackburn rain delay NIGHTMARE 13:00-22:40: Frankie Montas Sunday MELTDOWN, team meeting that had no

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34:45

Mets in FREEFALL: 10 game slide, Alvarez, Acuna sent...

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2025/06/24

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a CATASTROPHIC week for the New York Mets. After beginning the season as one of the best teams in baseball, the Mets have now lost nine of their last ten after disappointing performances against the Braves and Phillies. PLUS, Francisco Alvarez and LuisAngel Acuna are headed back to Syracuse. Is it time to panic yet?00:00-8:56: Mets have won ONE game in ten days - what's the bigger cause for concern? The lineup or the starting

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