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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

26:14

Soto HURT, Lindor is ice cold..but are the Mets BACK?

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2026/04/07

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return for this week's episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast. The Mets are 6-4 after a trip to the West Coast...where Juan Soto got hurt, Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette can't hit, but the Mets have an offensive explosion anyway. Is Nolan McLean a HOF talent? What will the Mets do about playing time for Vientos/Baty if both continue to produce? Join us!00:00-3:57: Juan Soto will miss 2-3 weeks with a CALF STRAIN 3:58-10:18: WHAT is Lindor's PROBLEM in

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30:54

LIVE FROM THE BALLPARK: Bichette boos, Devin Williams...

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2026/04/01

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a show from NBT Bank Stadium on the home opener for the Syracuse Mets! We start with talk about the Triple-A Syracuse Mets and top prospects down on the farm, before getting into discussing the New York Mets and their start to the season. Join us!!00:00-8:26: Top prospects in Syracuse this season...what's the outlook for Ryan Clifford, Johan Tong, etc.? 8:27-10:17: Nolan McLean and Carson Benge college connection 10:19-13:50: Depth of the Mets' lineup

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15:20

Mets SMOKE Skenes, Pirates on Opening Day

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2026/03/26

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK with an Opening Day recap!! What a start for the Mets. Paul Skenes gets chased from the game in the first inning, Brett Baty clears the bases with a triple, and Carson Benge homers in his FIRST MLB game! Join us!#mlb #mlbb #mlblb #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #baseball #podcast #sports #openingday #mlbopeningday #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #metsbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #pittsburgh #pittsburghpirates #pirates #philadelphia

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55:34

MLB Opening Day is HERE! Ft. Jonah Tong, Ronny Mauricio

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2026/03/26

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for a pre-Opening Day episode of the Why am I a Mets Fan? Podcast!! We are catching up on the last pieces of info from Mets spring training, including Carson Benge making the team - PLUS predicting how this season will go. We also have EXCLUSIVE interviews from Syracuse Mets media day, including bytes from Jonah Tong, Ronny Mauricio, and Ryan Clifford. Join us!! 00:00-8:25: Happy Opening Day!! Peralta/Stearns presser 8:26-11:30: Carson Benge is the

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20:20

Team USA DROPS WBC to Venezuela - why it WASN'T Nolan...

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2026/03/18

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with a recap of the World Baseball Classic CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! Team USA earns silver medals, falling to Venezuela 3-2 in the final game. Nolan McLean starts the game for the United States, Aaron Judge doesn't show up, and Venezuela brings home a win that is bigger than baseball. Join us!00:00-4:58: Team Venezuela wins its FIRST EVER World Baseball Classic 4:59-8:33: Bryce Harper gives USA life, Aaron Judge doesn't show up in the biggest moment yet

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31:12

Soto vs. Ohtani for NL MVP? Plus, PERALTA named...

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2026/03/03

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK with another episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast! This week, we're discussing all of the musings at Mets Spring Training in Port St. Lucie. Opening Day is less than a month away! Carlos Mendoza names Freddy Peralta the Opening Day starter..plus, Juan Soto comments on battling Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, Brandon Nimmo speaks out, and much more.00:00-6:00: Mets name Freddy Peralta as the Opening Day starter against Pittsburgh and Paul

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30:03

Who should you have your eyes on at Mets Spring...

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2026/02/24

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and joined by a very special guest! Newsday New York Mets beat reporter Laura Albanese joins us from Port St. Lucie to give an inside look at Mets spring training. How are all of the new faces faring? How is Juan Soto different this year? What's the plan defensively? And what is the floor and ceiling for this team? All of that and more on this week's episode! Join us!00:00-8:21: How the vibe around the Mets has shifted - clubhouse atmosphere, what

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25:57

Steve Cohen says the Mets will NEVER have a Captain...

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2026/02/18

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss updates at Mets Spring Training. Owner Steve Cohen spoke to the media and said that the Mets will NEVER have a captain under his ownership...and a few other things. PLUS, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor speak on their relationship, and injury updates. Join us!00:00-11:52: The Mets will NEVER have a captain under Steve Cohen's ownership. Sorry, Francisco Lindor 11:53-20:40: Other things that Steve Cohen has said at Spring Training - regarding

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26:56

Francisco Lindor HURT, Soto moves to LF

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2026/02/11

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the ins and outs of Mets Spring Training! Francisco Lindor is HURT and may need surgery on his hammate bone. PLUS, David Stearns announced on Tuesday that Juan Soto is moving back to left field....and the usual Spring Training bits and pieces; Luke Weaver shows up carrying a Yankees bag, Hayden Senger has quit his job at Whole Foods...the whole nine yards. Join us!00:00-7:52: Francisco Lindor is HURT, may need surgery. Will he be ready for

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30:05

Analyzing the projected 2026 Mets Opening Day...

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2026/02/03

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and Spring Training is HERE!!!! (almost). This week, we analyze the projected 2026 Opening Day lineup and starting rotation for the New York Mets. Who will play where, and who's at risk of starting the season in Syracuse? PLUS, does this team have enough depth for the starting rotation? Join us!!00:00-2:18: Spring training is here!! (almost)!!! 2:19-17:46: Grading the starting INFIELD - and why it's very unique heading into 2026 17:47-23:04: How will

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29:08

Mets SIGN Kimbrel + what would it take to get Tarik...

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2026/01/27

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for another episode detailing the latest MLB offseason news and rumors. The Mets sign an aging Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league deal...plus, an exclusive article from the NY Post revealed some fascinating tidbits on the offseason this week. The Tigers wanted WHAT for Tarik Skubal? PLUS, the plans for Brett Baty come into focus. Join us!!00:00-5:18: Mets to officially introduce Freddy Peralta on TUESDAY 5:19-10:00: MLB The Show and the Lehigh Valley

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32:51

Mets trade for LUIS ROBERT JR, Bellinger BACK with...

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2026/01/22

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another episode because the MLB hot stove is HOT. The Mets get their center fielder from the Chicago White Sox - Luis Robert Jr. is headed to New York for LuisAngel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauley. Did the Mets get a STEAL from the White Sox? PLUS, Cody Bellinger signs back with the Yankees, and Bo Bichette is officially introduced as a Met. Join us!!00:00-15:20: Mets TRADE with White Sox for Luis Robert Jr...sending LuisAngel Acuna to Chicago. Was

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23:08

BO BICHETTE to the METS in SURPRISE DEAL

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2026/01/17

One day after losing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets sprung into action. Was their backup plan better than their original one? #mlblb #mlb #mlbhotstove #newyorkmets #newyork #dodgers #losangeles #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #sports #podcast #baseball #baseballlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:46

Kyle TUCKER to the DODGERS in MONSTER deal

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2026/01/16

The horrors are ENDLESS. They CAN'T keep getting away with this. Kyle Tucker choses the Dodgers over the METS and BLUE JAYS. Four years, $240M deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:59

Dodgers, Mets, Jays IN on KYLE TUCKER Sweepstakes

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2026/01/13

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the free agent market for Kyle TUCKER! Smoke and rumors surrounding Tucker are heating up this week, with the star outfielder allegedly down to three teams - the Mets, Dodgers, and Blue Jays. Where will he sign? PLUS, the Yankees are at a "stalemate" with Cody Bellinger, and Nolan McLean is the top pitching prospect in baseball. Join us! 00:00-10:10: WHERE is Tucker going to sign? Who needs him the most? 10:11-19:42: What it would look like

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41:03

TOP THREE BEST and WORST MLB Offseasons SO FAR

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2026/01/06

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for more MLB offseason analysis! This week, we're coming at you with our WAY too early top three WINNERS and LOSERS of the MLB offseason so far. We've got six teams on our minds - with some honorable mentions too. Are the two New York teams the biggest LOSERS so far? PLUS, the rumors around Kyle Tucker heat up.00:00-4:05: Could Kyle Tucker have to settle for a SHORT TERM deal? 4:06-12:17: WINNERS: The BLUE JAYS never win...but sometimes they

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32:06

What IF the Mets are ACTUALLY DONE?!

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2025/12/31

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to analyze the OFFSEASON MOVES (or lack thereof) from the New York Mets. Tonight, we tackle the question we've been avoiding - what IF the Mets are actually DONE adding players in free agency? Or are much closer to that than we think? Is this a full rebuild? Join us!00:00-12:38: Mets Projected 2026 lineup as of today....and the PROBLEMS with it 12:39-20:40: Is this a total REBUILD? What exactly is David Stearns' VISION? 20:41-24:33: The one top TARGET

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34:09

METS Christmas WISH LIST + Jeff McNeil TRADED to the A's

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2025/12/23

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for a HOLIDAY EDITION of the Why Am I a Mets Fan? Podcast! What are we MOST hoping the Mets leave us underneath the tree this offseason? PLUS, Jeff McNeil was traded to the A's as we were taping the show - live reaction. And, answering some of your mailbag questions! Happy Holidays to you and yours - wishing for Mets wins in 2026 most of all!00:00-23:27: METS CHRISTMAS WISH LIST: Three gifts we'd each like to receive from the Mets this offseason

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27:32

Mets sign Jorge POLANCO...DIAZ, Alonso introduced in...

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2025/12/15

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another edition of the 'Why Am I a Mets Fan?" Podcast! The Mets sign infielder Jorge Polanco to a 2 year/$40 million dollar deal.. is this the CONSOLATION prize for FLOPPING at the Winter Meetings? Plus, Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz are introduced in Baltimore and Los Angeles...PAIN. Join us!00:00-4:39: Mets sign Jorge POLANCO 4:40-11:51: Are the Mets looking to win in 2027? Plus, thoughts on Polanco's CONTRACT 11:52-19:34: Alonso, Diaz introduced

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29:34

ORIOLES sign ALONSO: WHAT are the METS doing?

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2025/12/11

In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss ALONSO signing with the ORIOLES. Is it a good thing that the Mets are breaking up the CORE or will this offseason be remembered in INFAMY? #mets #mlblb #mlb #mlbteams #baseballteam #baseballplayer #baseball #mets #orioles #mlbhotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #edwindiaz #petealonso #lgm #lfgm #podcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS:https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit

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