A show all about New York Mets baseball. Radio host Mike Silva has been opining about the team for over a decade and gives you his unbiased and passionate opinion of the latest happenings with the team. Mike is the &#34;bridge&#34; between the fans and the mainstream media. Guests include beat writers, journalist, influential bloggers as well as former and current players.

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Mike wraps up the program by addressing the report from ESPN&#39;s Jesse Rogers, in which he claims the league is contemplating requiring pitchers to go six innings. The problem is deeper than a shallow league-mandated solution and will soon become a crisis with expansion on the horizon.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Six-Inning Pitchers

Mike wraps up the program by addressing the report from ESPN's Jesse Rogers, in which he claims the league is contemplating requiring pitchers to go six innings. The problem is deeper than a shallow league-mandated solution and will soon become a crisis with expansion on the horizon.

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Who is Jeff McNeil morphing into? Mike looks at some interesting trends with McNeil, including how he hits at Citi Field. Maybe the version we have seen since the All-Star break is here to stay Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The New Jeff McNeil

Who is Jeff McNeil morphing into? Mike looks at some interesting trends with McNeil, including how he hits at Citi Field. Maybe the version we have seen since the All-Star break is here to stay

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The Mets just played .500 baseball against second-division clubs. Why? It&#39;s simple, and Mike will tell you how Carlos Mendoza&#39;s crew is walking away from a playoff spot. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Walk-ing Away from the Wild Card

The Mets just played .500 baseball against second-division clubs. Why? It's simple, and Mike will tell you how Carlos Mendoza's crew is walking away from a playoff spot.

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Mike Silva discusses the just completed 4 and 6 road trip and questions whether the Mets’ offense is good enough to earn a Wild Card spot. He discusses alarming offensive trends and wonders if the core players can salvage their seasons.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How Good is the Mets Offense?

Mike Silva discusses the just completed 4 and 6 road trip and questions whether the Mets’ offense is good enough to earn a Wild Card spot. He discusses alarming offensive trends and wonders if the core players can salvage their seasons.

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The latest Talkin’ Mets is a state of the union on what the Mets need to avoid another disaster like the one over the weekend. Hear his thoughts on the bullpen, Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos, and everyone’s favorite topic - Pete Alonso.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lessons from Anaheim

The latest Talkin’ Mets is a state of the union on what the Mets need to avoid another disaster like the one over the weekend. Hear his thoughts on the bullpen, Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos, and everyone’s favorite topic - Pete Alonso.

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Mike Silva recaps the Mets trade deadline acquisitions, why Stearns is &#34;threading the needle,&#34; and how it will be essential to balance prospect capital with acquisitions in the future due to the cost of elite talent. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

In Stearns We Trust?

Mike Silva recaps the Mets trade deadline acquisitions, why Stearns is "threading the needle," and how it will be essential to balance prospect capital with acquisitions in the future due to the cost of elite talent.

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Did you read the Talkin&#39; Mets Top Prospect List? If not, subscribe now at substack.com/@talkinmetsnog and get it for FREE. Hear Mike Silva discuss their top prospects with Talkin&#39; Mets contributor David Mills and how they fit into David Stearns&#39; trade deadline strategy. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Talkin' Mets Top Prospects Discussion

Did you read the Talkin' Mets Top Prospect List? If not, subscribe now at substack.com/@talkinmetsnog and get it for FREE. Hear Mike Silva discuss their top prospects with Talkin' Mets contributor David Mills and how they fit into David Stearns' trade deadline strategy.

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David Stearns first trade deadline is a difficult one. With the price of quality starters and relievers skyrocketing, how far should he go to upgrade the 2024 Mets? Mike Silva outlines the challenges and tells you how the Mets should use their financial might over prospect capital. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Decisions Decisions

David Stearns first trade deadline is a difficult one. With the price of quality starters and relievers skyrocketing, how far should he go to upgrade the 2024 Mets? Mike Silva outlines the challenges and tells you how the Mets should use their financial might over prospect capital.

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Kodai Senga is back! Did you forget about him? What a challenging time to incorporate him into the rotation. What if he can&#39;t get it done? What do the Mets do? Hear Mike talk about this and give an exciting announcement about a fun project on the Substack Newsletter. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Kodai Senga Dilemma

Kodai Senga is back! Did you forget about him? What a challenging time to incorporate him into the rotation. What if he can't get it done? What do the Mets do? Hear Mike talk about this and give an exciting announcement about a fun project on the Substack Newsletter.

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The Mets played down to the Marlins and did a classic &#34;stub your toe&#34; in the baseball sense. Hear Mike&#39;s take on the negative tone set by Pete Alonso and how the Mets are in a unique situation where they have so many players with question marks this late in the season. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Stub Your Toe Weekend

The Mets played down to the Marlins and did a classic "stub your toe" in the baseball sense. Hear Mike's take on the negative tone set by Pete Alonso and how the Mets are in a unique situation where they have so many players with question marks this late in the season.

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Mike Silva discusses Pete Alonso&#39;s season to date and how he and the Mets need each other in the second half for different reasons. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mike Silva discusses Pete Alonso's season to date and how he and the Mets need each other in the second half for different reasons

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Pete Alonso, All-Star?

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What a wild first half. The Mets went from the abyss to the playoffs. The vibes are great; can it continue? Hear Mike talk about his Citi Field experience and how David Stearns has a decision to make on whether to invest in the 2024 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

What a wild first half. The Mets went from the abyss to the playoffs. The vibes are great; can it continue? Hear Mike talk about his Citi Field experience and how David Stearns has a decision to make on whether to invest in the 2024 Mets.

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Good Vibes at Citi Field

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Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin&#39; Mets. Tonight, it&#39;s trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? Listen and find out. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Big Idea: Trading for Mason Miller

Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin' Mets. Tonight, it's trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? Listen and find out.

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Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the hip for the foreseeable future. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Living & Dying w/ Diaz

Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the hip for the foreseeable future.

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Living & Dying with Diaz

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History tells us that fixing a bullpen midseason isn&#39;t easy. Hear some tales of bullpen trades gone wrong, and Mike gives one wild trade scenario that might bring a couple of old friends back to New York. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

SOS, Save the Mets Bullpen

History tells us that fixing a bullpen midseason isn't easy. Hear some tales of bullpen trades gone wrong, and Mike gives one wild trade scenario that might bring a couple of old friends back to New York.

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Mike Silva reflects on the just-ended month of June and a valuable lesson he learned from the Met&#39;s historic month. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Good Vibes, Bad Bullpen

Mike Silva reflects on the just-ended month of June and a valuable lesson he learned from the Met's historic month.

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Mike Silva puts a cherry on top of the week of remembering Willie Mays by discussing Willie&#39;s iconic career with Jim Hirsch, author of the autobiography &#34;Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Willie Mays: The Life The Legend

Mike Silva puts a cherry on top of the week of remembering Willie Mays by discussing Willie's iconic career with Jim Hirsch, author of the autobiography "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend.

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Mike Silva discusses the statement made by the Mets on this recent 4-2 road trip to Dallas and Chicago. Also hear his thoughts on the controversial ejection of Edwin Diaz. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Statement Road Trip, Sticky Win

Mike Silva discusses the statement made by the Mets on this recent 4-2 road trip to Dallas and Chicago. Also hear his thoughts on the controversial ejection of Edwin Diaz.

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The Mets are not officially a playoff contender until they hit the .500 mark. That said, Mike Silva talks about how they should look for help from within before dealing prospects for marginal upgrades. One name is knocking on the big league door, which might add an element the offense lacks. Listen and find out! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Help From Within

The Mets are not officially a playoff contender until they hit the .500 mark. That said, Mike Silva talks about how they should look for help from within before dealing prospects for marginal upgrades. One name is knocking on the big league door, which might add an element the offense lacks. Listen and find out!

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The Mets have won 11 of 15 and are surging into the playoff picture. J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor lead the offense, while Dedniel Nunez is surprisingly bolstering the bullpen. The real reason for hope? The 100 mph that Edwin Diaz showed during his Friday night’s save against San Diego.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

100 mph

The Mets have won 11 of 15 and are surging into the playoff picture. J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor lead the offense, while Dedniel Nunez is surprisingly bolstering the bullpen. The real reason for hope? The 100 mph that Edwin Diaz showed during his Friday night’s save against San Diego.

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A show about New  York Mets baseball with unbiased and passionate opinion about the latest happenings with the team.

A show all about New York Mets baseball. Radio host Mike Silva has been opining about the team for over a decade and gives you his unbiased and passionate opinion of the latest happenings with the team. Mike is the "bridge" between the fans and the mainstream media. Guests include beat writers, journalist, influential bloggers as well as former and current players.