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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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27:24

Mets STAY ALIVE in Game 5 against DODGERS

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/10/19

Samantha Croston and Dan Papillo discuss the WILD 12-6 Mets win in Game 5 of the NLCS. The Mets have to win two more in LA to get to the world series. Is it POSSIBLE? Or is their trip to LA the END OF THE ROAD? 0:00-3:45 Pregame Nerves; Alonso Comes Through Early 3:46-7:24 Dodgers Fight Back, WALK ISSUES, Mets Respond With BIG THIRD INNING 7:25-13:19 Dodgers Bad Blood? Winker Comes Through, Questioning Mendoza’s Lineup Decisions 13:20-19:08 Game Gets Interesting, Stanek and Diaz Lock It Down,

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25:43

Is it ALL OVER for the METS vs. the DODGERS?

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2024/10/18

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski go through the five stages of grief as they discuss the Mets' disheartening 10-2 loss against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS. Will the 2024 Mets season be over by tomorrow, or do they have one more magic trick left in the hat?#mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #nlds #newyork #mlbpodcast #syracusemets #milb #mlbpostseason LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL

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20:22

Mets Get SMOKED in NLCS Game 3

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2024/10/17

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap a FUNERAL of an NLCS Game 3 for the New York Mets. WARNING: We have nothing positive to say. Join us.00:00-3:44: Game 3 was EMBARRASSING 3:45-6:08: Take Alvarez OUT of the LINEUP 6:09-10:38: CLUNKER at-bats 10:39-11:23: Severino’s START 11:24-13:58: Tylor Megill gives up a MOONSHOT to SHOHEI OHTANI 13:59-15:27: Mets pitchers need to stop WALKING BATTERS, need better AT-BATS 15:28-19:37: Mets need to play like ANY DAY could be the LAST. We are RUNNING OUT

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40:01

TIED UP: Manaea, Mets ROAR Back in NLCS Game 2

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2024/10/15

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through what felt like a MUST WIN GAME for the New York Mets in Game 2 of the NLCS - and win they did. Sean Manaea was masterful, Mark Vientos provided pop, and the Mets are headed back to New York with the series tied 1-1 against the Dodgers. Buckle up!00:00-7:24: WE ARE BACK. Lindor sets the tone for a good night 7;25-11:02: Mark Vientos is a STAR 11:03-14:48: Have a NIGHT, Sean Manaea 14:49-19:16: Bullpen, Diaz get it DONE 19:17-21:45: Looking

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28:58

Mets DROP Game 1 of NLCS, Senga STRUGGLES

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2024/10/14

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Mets' 9-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS. A bad Senga outing combined with just three Mets hits was a recipe for failure. Will their magic be back tomorrow? 00:00-12:33: Senga has HORRIFIC outing, where does the pitching stand after this? 12:34-13:48: Mets bats were LIFELESS in Game One 13:49-15:44: Winker's baserunning BLUNDER 15:45-28:13: Looking ahead to Game Two, don't PANIC just yet #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason

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34:58

Mets NLCS PREVIEW, Potential SUBWAY WORLD SERIES?

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2024/10/13

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski preview the Mets and Dodgers NLCS and discuss the possibility of the first Subway World Series since 2000. Could New York City survive it? 00:00-11:52: The METS' strengths and the DODGERS' weaknesses 11:53-16:54: KODAI SENGA pitching GAME 1 16:55-22:32: Should JEFF MCNEIL be on the NLCS ROSTER? 22:33-33:13: The METS are AMERICA'S TEAM, a potential SUBWAY SERIES World Series? #mets #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #lgm #mlbplayoffs #nlds #lfgm #newyork

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18:37

CLINCHED: The New York Mets are NLCS BOUND

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2024/10/10

Ashley Wenskoski and Dan Papillo are here to CELEBRATE. The New York Mets, against all odds, are headed to the National League CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES thanks to one big swing from Francisco Lindor. All of the highs, lows, hugs, and tears from the Game Four NLDS win over the Phillies...coming your way 00:00-8:09: Lindor is a HERO, the Mets are NLCS BOUND 8:10-9:09: Padres or Dodgers? 9:10-10:31: Jose WINtana twirls a GEM 10:32-12:53: We SURVIVED the Edwin Diaz HEART ATTACK 12:54-13:29: How sweet it is

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14:24

Mets SMOKE the Phillies in Game 3 of the NLDS

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2024/10/09

Ashley Wenskoski and Dan Papillo recap the Mets THRILLING 7-2 victory in Game 3 of the NLDS over the Phillies. Sean Manaea's MASTERFUL performance has the Mets one win away from the NLCS. 00:00-1:33: Citi Field was FIRED UP, Grimace hits the big time 1:34-3:02: Pete Alonso solo SHOT, Mets get to Aaron Nola 3:03-4:09: Jesse Winker goes DEEP 4:10-6:08: BIG insurance runs, Sean Manaea SHOVES 6:09-7:25: Jose Iglesias adds on, CAN WE GET THE CANDELITA REMIX?! 7:26-10:37: Bullpen usage 10:38-13:39:

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8:30

ONE on ONE with Mets LEGEND Darryl Strawberry

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/10/08

The Why Am I a Mets Fan? Podcast goes ONE on ONE with New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry. The 8x MLB All-Star reflects on life after baseball, the obstacles he's overcome, and the current playoff run for the New York Mets. Strawberry was a 4x World Series Champion throughout his career with the Mets and Yankees. 00:00-5:47: Life after baseball, the lowest point of his career, overcoming addiction 5:48-8:30: Thoughts on the 2024 New York Mets and their potential to "ignite New York" with this

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27:11

METS BLOW Game Two of the NLDS

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2024/10/07

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski vent after the Mets' back-and-forth game, and eventual loss against the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS. Edwin Diaz and Tylor Megill...oh my. Mark Vientos' heroics weren't enough, and the Mets will now head to Citi Field for games 3 and 4. #mets #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #lgm #mlbplayoffs #nlds #lfgm #newyork #syracuse #syracusemets #milb #mlbwildcard #mlbpostseason #mlbpodcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL

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24:12

MADNESS: The METS are NLDS BOUND!!!

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2024/10/04

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski rejoice after the Mets' crazy come-from-behind win over the Brewers in a Game 3 winner-take-all classic to advance to the NLDS for the first time since 2015. #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #letsgomets #majorleaguebaseball #syracuse #syracusemets #milb #mlbwildcard #mlbpostseason #mlbpodcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:19

Maton MELTDOWN, WIN or GO HOME for the Mets

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2024/10/03

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to recap the Mets BLOWING the second game of the NL Wild Card Series. After taking a 3-1 lead, Phil Maton allowed the Brewers to roar back in the bottom of the eighth inning. It's WIN OR GO HOME for the Mets in Game 3 on Thursday. BUCKLE UP! 00:00-8:55: Game Two recap, Maton MELTDOWN, bats gone MISSING with RISP 8:56-13:34: A look ahead at Game Three. This is it! #mets #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #lgm #mlbplayoffs #lfgm #newyork #syracuse

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14:30

Mets WIN Game ONE of the NL Wild Card Series

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2024/10/02

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through a GAME ONE WIN for the New York Mets in the NL Wild Card Series. The Mets topped the Brewers 8-4 behind timely hits, Luis Severino doing just enough, a masterful performance from Jose Butto and the bullpen and Carlos Mendoza pushing all the right buttons. 00:00:9-58: Game One recap 9:59-13:45: Looking ahead to Game Two, the rest of the series...dare we say to Philly? #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #newyorkmets #lgm #newyork #lfgm

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36:44

CLINCHED: The NY Mets are PLAYOFF BOUND

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/10/01

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through every high and low of the GAME OF THE YEAR for the New York Mets. In game 161 of the season, the Mets topped the Braves in SPECTACULAR fashion to clinch the 11th postseason berth in franchise history. 00:00-5:20: Game 161. How did we get here? 5:21-7:48: The Mets were DEAD in the WATER until the offensive EXPLOSION in the top of the 8th 7:49-11:30: Edwin Diaz MELTDOWN, Francisco Lindor DOES IT AGAIN 11:31-20:06: Who's responsible for the Mets'

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37:00

Mets DOMINATE Phillies, Head to Atlanta for PLAYOFF PUSH

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/09/23

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down another WEEK OF WINS for the New York Mets. After sweeping the Nationals, the Mets took three of four from the Philadelphia Phillies and hold a 2.0 game lead over the Braves in the NL Wild Card race with six to go. One week left. Buckle up! 00:00-8:00: Mets SWEEP the Nats, DOMINATE the Phillies, Sam goes to Citi Field 8:01-10:40: Lineup SCORCHES, Iglesias, Taylor, Alvarez on FIRE 10:41-13:47: LuisAngel Acuna MAKES HIS MARK 13:48-16:18: The rotation

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36:41

Are the Mets DOOMED in the NL Wild Card Race WITHOUT...

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/09/17

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski assess the state of the Mets with TWO WEEKS to go in the NL Wild Card race. Can the Mets make a POSTSEASON PUSH in the ABSENCE of Francisco Lindor? 00:00-9:49: Mets lose two of three in Philly, Lindor HURT 9:50-12:17: LuisAngel Acuna is CALLED UP 12:18-19:59: Bats FALL ASLEEP, Nimmo and Alonso can't buy a hit 20:00-20:52: Rotation HEROICS 20:53-24:48: Edwin Diaz blows ANOTHER SAVE 24:49-27:05: Blackburn, Nunez INJURIES 27:06-34:54: Grimace CHAIR, season ending

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33:08

Mets REFUSE to LOSE, Pull AHEAD in NL Wild Card Race

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2024/09/10

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down the New York Mets' NINE-GAME win streak that has allowed them to take SOLE POSSESSION of the third NL Wild Card spot.00:00-12:40: Mets win NINE in a row, Mark Vientos walkoff HR 12:41-16:20: Rotation, bullpen have been LOCKDOWN. What's behind the emergence of David Peterson and Sean Manaea? 16:21-18:17: Jeff McNeil OUT FOR THE SEASON 18:18-20:47: Noah Syndergaard wants to RETURN to New York 20:48-22:04: Mets trade for EDDY ALVAREZ 22:05-23:47: Mets

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16:59

ONE on ONE with New York Mets No. 1 Prospect RHP...

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/09/04

The "Why Am I a Mets Fan" podcast's Ashley Wenskoski sits down with Mets TOP-RANKED prospect, RHP Brandon Sproat. The 23-year-old discusses his meteoric rise through the Mets' system, how the SEC prepared him for pro ball, adjustments he's made in AAA, and his biggest influence within the organization. 00:00-2:47: Adjusting to AAA hitters in Syracuse after beginning the 2024 season with High-A Brooklyn 2:48-8:01: How college ball at Florida prepared him for the pros, the draft process after not

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34:13

The Mets DANCE with the DEVIL in NL Wild Card race

Why Am I a Mets Fan? ·

2024/08/26

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss a week full of very high highs and very low lows for the New York Mets (is there ever any other kind?) Two walk offs against the O's kicked things off- but then gave way to a bullpen-blown loss on Sunday against the Padres. Time is TICKING in the NL Wild Card race. 00:00-7:00: Butto, Diaz BLOW the game on Sunday, NL Wild Card race 7:01-7:46: We have an announcement! 7:47-11:50: Mets WALK IT OFF twice against the Orioles 11:51-19:27: Lindor's MVP

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6:09

Alvarez CRUSHES his first WALK-OFF HOMER

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2024/08/21

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski provide their immediate reaction on Alvarez's walk-off homerun, propelling the Mets to a 4-3 win over the Orioles on Monday night. #mets #newyorkmets #orioles #lgm #lfgm #mlb #letsgomets #majorleaguebaseball #syracusemets #syracuse #minorleaguebaseball #milb LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos provided by Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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