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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

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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16:09

THE POLAR BEAR IS BACK: Mets Resign Pete Alonso

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2025/02/06

It's the reunion we've all been waiting for, and the couple we never wanted to see breakup: Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are back together again. Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down his new deal.00:00-2:28: Pete Alonso is REUNITED with the METS 2:29-5:23: Was this a GOOD DEAL for ALONSO and the METS? 5:24-8:42: Reasons why METS fans should be EXCITED about the ALONSO deal 8:43-:11:30: The BAD parts about ALONSO 11:31-13:23: Will VLADDY DADDY become a MET? 13:24-15:24: Harrison

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32:56

Steve Cohen SPEAKS OUT on Alonso; Mets interested in...

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2025/01/29

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to talk about NEW DEVELOPMENTS in the Pete Alonso SAGA. Mets owner Steve Cohen lays down the LAW at Amazin' Day...and Scott Boras responds. PLUS, Mets rumors surrounding Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta, and Ryan Mountcastle.00:00-12:36: Steve Cohen calls Pete Alonso negotiations "WORSE than JUAN SOTO." Cohen puts Scott Boras on NOTICE at Amazin' Day. What's the best option for Pete at this point? 12:37-19:42: Fallout from Cohen's COMMENTS - Mets and

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29:52

ALONSO IMPASSE: Jays, Angels interested? YATES to...

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2025/01/25

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are wrapping up the MLB Hot Stove RUMORS at week's end. Is Pete Alonso headed up North? Are the Mets interested in a Max Scherzer reunion? PLUS, the Dodgers sign Kirby Yates.00:00-7:13: Are the BLUE JAYS and Pete Alonso "at the 10 yard line?" Is Pete headed up north for $5 million more? 7:14-11:40: Arte Moreno, ANGELS interested in Alonso? 16:30-18:56: Mets, Yankees among teams at Max SCHERZER workout this week- could a reunion be in the cards? 18:57-23:16:

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28:12

DODGERS DYNASTY: LA signs Tanner SCOTT, Jays get...

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2025/01/21

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are breaking down the LATEST marquee signing for the Dodgers: Tanner Scott. PLUS, Toronto gets their man in Anthony Santander. Is it OVER between Pete Alonso and the Mets?00:00-1:51: Happy MLK Day! MLK's MLB connection 1:52-10:22: The Dodgers sign reliever Tanner Scott to a 4-year/$72 million dollar deal. WHEN WILL IT END? Dodgers offseason signings roundup 10:23-11:45: Would HATE to be the Padres right now 11:46-14:39: Should MLB implement a salary CAP or a

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19:53

Roki SASAKI Signs with LA: Is the DODGERS Rotation...

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2025/01/19

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are breaking down the LEAST shocking news of the week: Japanese star RHP Roki Sasaki is headed to the Dodgers. LA is building a DYNASTY- is this starting rotation UNSTOPPABLE?00:00-5:15: Sasaki's a Dodger- the LAD starting five is ABSURD 5:16-7:46: Should MLB implement a SALARY CAP? How are small-market teams supposed to COMPETE? 7:46-9:45: The PHILLIES dance with the devil and give the Dodgers international signing bonus money 9:45-12:10: The Dodgers have a

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20:35

Are the METS and Pete ALONSO headed for DIVORCE?

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2025/01/17

THE POLAR BEAR IS HEADED TOWARDS EXTINCTION IN QUEENS! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are dissecting the news that the New York Mets are expected to "PIVOT" from PETE ALONSO. The free agent first baseman reportedly REJECTED a 3-year/$68-70 million dollar offer from the Mets this week. Plus, the Mets sign Jesse Winker, A.J. Minter, and the Padres are OUT on Roki Sasaki. 00:00-13:46: The timeline of the BREAKDOWN between Alonso and the Mets. Who's to blame? Is there any chance this deal still

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30:50

SASAKI SWEEPSTAKES heads WEST: Mets OUT on Japanese star

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2025/01/15

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are hearing that ROKI SASAKI is headed out WEST. All of the updates on the Sasaki sweepstakes, Sean Manaea is REINTRODUCED is a Met, and the latest on Pete Alonso. Join us! 00:00-2:24: Our thoughts are with our west coasters because of the wildfires 2:25-8:17: Dodgers, Padres rumored to be the FAVORITES for Sasaki; Mets are OUT 8:16-16:15: Dodgers VS. Mets projected 2025 STARTING ROTATIONS 16:16-20:16: Mets reintroduce Manaea, emphasizes Mets' FAMILY

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28:17

METS MOVES: Manaea BACK, Alonso market, would Sasaki...

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2025/01/08

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK from a holiday trip to the West Coast with all the latest on MLB free agency! The New York Mets have brought back Sean Manaea - what's the status of Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Tanner Scott, and Roki Sasaki? We discuss.00:00-3:25: We loved San Diego! 3:26-7:43: The Mets bring back Sean MANAEA on a three-year, $75 million dollar deal 7:44-11:33: Do the Mets have a TRUE ace? Rotation concerns 11:34-12:59: Updates on Roki Sasaki sweepstakes - are the

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30:13

SOTO introduced, YANKEES sign FRIED, DODGERS SELL...

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2024/12/17

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the introduction of Juan Soto as a New York Met, the Yankees' signing of Max Fried, and the Dodgers iconic decision to sell Aaron Judge's dropped World Series fly ball. 00:00-2:06: Mets ticket sales EXPLODED since signing Juan SOTO 2:07-3:59: Juan Soto is INTRODUCED as a MET, explains WHY he chose METS 4:00-5:42: Why didn’t Juan Soto speak to former YANKEES TEAMMATES during NEGOTIATIONS? 5:43- 6:53: Juan Soto didn’t JUST sign for MONEY 6:54- 8:28:

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22:02

SOTO SPLASH: Soto WANTED to be a MET, Winter Meetings...

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2024/12/11

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back because MLB'S WINTER MEETINGS are HEATING UP. Everything you need to know from the Soto signing fallout, including details of the deal and Yankee fan crash-outs. PLUS, Sean Manaea, Pete Alonso, Garrett Crochet and Roki Sasaki RUMORS.00:00-1:51: WINTER MEETINGS are HEATING up 1:52-4:12: ACCEPT IT: Juan Soto wanted to be a MET 4:13-7:07: Steve Cohen OVERPAID for Soto 7:08-11:35: Yankees wouldn’t pay for Juan SOTO’s SUITE ?! 11:36-12:50: TWEETS of the

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22:39

METS sign JUAN SOTO to LARGEST CONTRACT in SPORTS,...

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2024/12/09

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski rejoice as Juan Soto signs with the Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal. Are the Mets the new King of New York? 00:00-2:33: JUAN SOTO signs with the METS! Break out the SHOTS! 2:34-4:10: YANKEES FANS can’t admit that JUAN SOTO wanted to be a MET! 4:11-6:43: UNCLE STEVE swoops in at THE LAST MOMENT 6:44 - 10:27: JUAN SOTO didn’t just sign for the MONEY!!! 10:28-11:48: JEFF PASSAN’s Sports Center Monologue HEALED Mets fans 11:49-14:15: What does Soto Signing

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