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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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32:18

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

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

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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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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