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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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41:04

SWEEP CITY: Mets MELTDOWN vs. Rays, Rafael Devers...

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2025/06/17

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to talk about a DISASTERCLASS of a weekend for the New York Mets. The Mets are SWEPT for the first time this season by the Tampa Bay Rays, and the holes have been EXPOSED. The starting pitching CRUMBLES, the RISP woes CONTINUE, and the Mets were non-competitive. PLUS, the Rafael Devers trade that ROCKED the baseball world on Sunday night.00:00-3:55: Mets pitching WOES in Friday's loss 3:56-9:30: Tylor Megill rant INCOMING: is his spot in the rotation

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44:54

WEST COAST WINS: Mets top Rockies, Dodgers...could...

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2025/06/10

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to talk about the WEST COAST WINS! The Mets head home after going 5-2 against the Dodgers and Rockies. The Polar Bear is HOT, Lindor's toe, Mauricio's bat, and MUCH MORE. How did the Mets handle pitching to Shohei Ohtani? Join us!00:00-8:35: Weekend recaps - concert experiences at Citi Field and Metlife Stadium 8:36-14:48: Pete Alonso PASSES David Wright on Mets all-time home-run list...Pete is HOT 14:49-21:45: Should the Mets resign Alonso after

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25:54

NLCS REMATCH: Mets open LA series with DODGERS, sweep...

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2025/06/02

Get your brooms out! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to recap the Mets' SWEEP of the Colorado Rockies (who are historically bad), and PREVIEW this week's series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (who are historically good). Looking ahead at the Mets/Dodgers probables out west, PLUS Franscisco Lindor hits a massive milestone, Juan Soto is coming out of his shell, Senga and Diaz have been EXCEPTIONAL, and the Torrens/Alvarez debate. Join us!00:00-2:14: Mets SWEEP the Rockies - thank

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29:59

HOME COOKING: Mets go 4-2 against DODGERS, WHITE SOX...

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2025/05/29

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to recap a successful homestand for the New York Mets. The Mets take 2 of 3 from both the Dodgers and the White Sox and now head out west...but not before a CLUNKER of a loss to the Sox on Wednesday. PLUS, Brett Baty and Jared Young are raking, Soto's stealing, and yet STILL no one can hit with RISP. Join us!00:00-6:03: Mets take TWO out of three from White Sox, Canning FALLS APART in the Wednesday matinee 6:04-11:58: Mets take Citi series from

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17:08

METS/DODGERS Series RECAP with Dodgers Podcaster...

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2025/05/27

In this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with the host of the Incline Dodgers Podcast, Kevin Klein, to recap the Mets/Dodgers Series at Citi Field and look ahead to the upcoming series between these two teams in LA. 00:00-3:07: The 13-inning, Game 1 Dodgers win was WILD 3:08-5:09: METS pitching HANDLED Dodgers' best hitters 5:10-6:44: What should DODGERS do with ex-Met MICHAEL CONFORTO? 6:45-8:25: Which DODGERS PITCHER is Kevin most excited to see RETURN to

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26:21

METS suffer DISGUSTING LOSS to DODGERS after RAIN DELAY

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2025/05/24

Samantha Croston and Intern Dan talk about the Mets' 7-5 loss to the Dodgers in a game that lasted over five hours and took 13 innings to decide. Will the Mets EVER hit with RISP again? The world may never know.00:00-4:39: The Mets CAN'T HIT with RISP 4:40-6:42: Mets Bullpen did WELL 6:43-14:27: SOTO'S STRUGGLES CONTINUE 14:28-18:24: The STARS are SLUMPING, Brett BATY is OUR HERO 18:25-20:16: METS need to discuss PLATE DISCIPLINE 20:17-21:55: Was the OBSTRUCTION CALL on Muncy FAIR or BS

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32:31

SOTO SAGA: Juan Soto's DRAMA-FILLED return to the Bronx

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2025/05/21

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to recap a SORRY Subway Series for the New York Mets. The Mets lose two out of three to the Yankees and deal with numerous Juan Soto trials and tribulations. The hustling, the smiling, the private plane, oh my! PLUS, the Mets go MISSING with runners in scoring position and the infield defense is a problem. 00:00-3:42: It was an ugly Subway Series for the Mets. 3:43-7:22: The infield defense rears it's ugly head- should the Mets DH Mark Vientos or Pete

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32:27

SUBWAY SERIES on deck: How will the Bronx REACT to...

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2025/05/14

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to talk about the Mets' late-inning WALKOFF MAGIC, Paul Skenes, Brett Baty, and everything in between. PLUS, a Subway Series preview - how worried should JUAN SOTO be about his return to the Bronx? And should Pete Rose be elected to the HOF?00:00-7:04: Mets' WALKOFF magic- Pete Alonso STRIKES again. PLUS, David Peterson outduels Paul SKENES and Livvy Dunne was there 7:05-10:51: The pitching STAYS HOT- Canning, Holmes continue to

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30:21

DOUBLEHEADER DISASTER: Mets stumble in St. Louis,...

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2025/05/06

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the short-term struggles for the New York Mets, who lost back to back series for the first time this season. After missteps against the Diamondbacks and Cardinals, can the Mets rebound this week? What went wrong in St. Louis? Plus, Jesse Winker and Danny Young hit the IL. 00:00-4:55: THANK YOU for your support 4:56-10:00: Mets have a double-header DISASTER in St. Louis - Tidwell gets shelled in debut, Megill clunker 10:01-11:34: Jesse Winker hits the IL

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24:51

Mets are FIRST team in MLB to 20 WINS after 19-5 ROUT...

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2025/04/29

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the New York Mets are the BEST team in baseball through MLB's first month. What has led to the Mets unexpected success? Has Brandon Nimmo awoken from hibernation? PLUS, Brett Baty is BACK in Syracuse.00:00-4:11: Mets are first team in MLB to 20 wins, Citi Field is a PARTY 4:12-7:30: Monday's 19-5 ROUT of the Nationals - has Brandon Nimmo found his way out of the woods? 7:31-8:39: Mets pitching staff has best ERA in baseball, the gaggle has

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27:58

Mets REFUSE to LOSE - Alvarez, McNeil on the way...

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2025/04/15

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for more! The New York Mets continue to CRUISE to start the season, taking 2 of 3 from the A's. Reinforcements are on the way to QUEENS, with Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil beginning rehab assignments. Does Luis Torrens deserve MORE playing time? PLUS, the Mets might move to a six-man rotation - will they call up No. 1 prospect Brandon SPROAT?00:00-7:03: Mets take TWO of three from the A's - should Juan Soto take the car BACK from Brett Baty

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31:50

Citi Field INS & OUTS: Behind the scenes observations...

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2025/04/12

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for a BONUS episode this week! We have all of the BEHIND the SCENES from our trip to Queens. What did we see and experience at Citi Field as credentialed media members rather than everyday fans?00:00-5:33: Mets head to Sacramento to play the A's - Luis Severino says the Mets DIDN'T want him back 5:34-13:38: Beginning of the behind the scenes BITS - including Mets clubhouse setup, friendliness and accessibility of players, and thoughts on the New York

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36:20

Do the Mets have the BEST pitching in BASEBALL?

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2025/04/09

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK from the CITI. After covering the Mets' home opener at Citi Field, the team has won SIX straight. Is it us? Up to you. PLUS, the Mets open the season with the BEST pitching staff in baseball - is it real, or just a fluke? Will Brett Baty or LuisAngel Acuna get sent down when Jeff McNeil returns from injury? AND, the Blue Jays lock up VLAD GUERRERO JR. 00:00-4:49: We are BACK from Citi Field! 4:50-13:05: Mets have won SIX straight - have they carried

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28:38

OPENING WEEKEND: Mets' pitching SUPRISES, Torpedo...

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2025/04/01

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to recap opening weekend of baseball season. The Mets lose two out of three to the Astros but the pitching WOWS...plus, are the Yankees about to CHANGE baseball with their "torpedo bats"? And the Dodgers are 5-0, but Roki Sasaki is crying on the west coast.00:00-8:51: The Mets only take one against the Astros but the starting pitching AND bullpen look great...where is that highly-touted offense, though? Griffin Canning, Tylor Megill, Jose SIRI

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29:17

BASEBALL IS BACK: Mets LOSE on Opening Day, Soto...

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2025/03/29

The Major League Baseball season is officially HERE! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap everything from the last week of spring training for the Mets - who made the Opening Day roster, and who was left off? Who will be fighting for time this season? PLUS, the Mets fall on Opening Day to the Astros, Soto strikes out in a big spot, and Clay Holmes makes his first start since 2018. Join us!00:00-2:14: Happy baseball season!! We made it 2:15-8:54: Juan Soto STRIKES out to end Opening Day vs

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26:24

Clay HOLMES to start Mets' OPENING DAY + it's...

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2025/03/18

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as MLB spring training continues on. The Mets name CLAY HOLMES the Opening Day starter - plus, the impact of Jeff McNeil's injury, the 3-man fight for two spots at the back end of the Mets rotation, and it's SHO-TIME in Tokyo - the Dodgers OPEN the season this week.00:00-6:34: Jeff McNeil is HURT - does this open the door for Brett Baty once more? 6:35- 9:06: Jesse WINKER has an injury scare - WHAT is going on in Mets spring training?! 9:07-10:23:

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39:15

INJURY CITY: Gerrit Cole TOMMY JOHN, Alvarez HURT,...

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2025/03/11

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with the lengthy injury report from Mets and Yankees spring training. Is all hope lost for the Yankees with Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery? Plus, the Mets will be without their starting catcher to open the season and the Dodgers lock up Dave Roberts. 00:00-7:27: Francisco Alvarez to miss 6-8 weeks for the Mets 7:28-13:59: Projected METS starting lineup - should ALONSO hit third? 14:00-23:57: The sky is FALLING in the Bronx - can the Yankees SURVIVE

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42:23

Will Mets Name Lindor CAPTAIN? PLUS, Quintana is...

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2025/03/04

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the SPRING TRAINING SPECULATION. Jose Quintana reportedly signs with the Brewers, leaving the Mets with one less rotation option. PLUS, the Mets' captain debate, Siri and Baty are raking, and Travis Hunter makes an OUTRAGEOUS statement regarding Shohei Ohtani. Buckle up!00:00-10:19: The Brewers reportedly sign Jose Quintana; Mets sign Jose Urena. Will we MISS Quintana? 10:20-15:57: Mets are HIGH on young guns Sproat and Tidwell; Tidwell

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26:03

ROTATION RATTLED: Mets' Manaea, Madrigal HURT,...

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2025/02/26

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have a LOT to discuss this week as Spring Training forges on. Juan Soto hits a HOME RUN in his first at bat in a Mets uniform - but Sean Manaea is hurt, and so is Nick Madrigal. Does this open the door for Quintana, Iglesias to return? PLUS - what is HAPPENING with the Yankees lately?00:00-2:13: Juan Soto HOMERS in FIRST Mets spring training at-bat. You can't make it up. 2:14-9:54: Sean MANAEA is HURT - can the Mets ever keep a starter healthy in SPRING

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26:54

SPRING TRAINING IS HERE: Is it WORLD SERIES or BUST...

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2025/02/18

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and so is Mets baseball! The New York Mets reported to Port St. Lucie for spring training this week with LOTS to like- including Juan Soto in a Mets jersey and Pete Alonso's return. With Frankie Montas HURT, what will the Mets do with the starting rotation? 00:00-3:50: It won't stop snowing in Syracuse but the Mets are in Florida so all is well 3:51-9:54: Frankie Montas OUT 6-8 weeks with a lat injury 9:55-12:11: Do the Mets NEED a starter WITHOUT

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