Talkin' Mets

Far East Imports for 2027?

Our good friend Jim Allen of JBallAllen.com returns from Japan for our annual look at NPB players who could head to Major League Baseball through posting or free agency.

Checkbook Baseball

Mike Silva discusses how a small-market World Series makes the case that David Stearns has what it takes to bring the Mets to the next level. The complication? Baseball’s

What is a Playoff Team?

Mike Silva examines the teams competing in this year’s League Championship Series and looks for common traits that could give the Mets a blueprint as they reshape their r

Part 2: Big Trade Idea

Hear Mike pitch a couple of “big trade ideas” involving the Mets’ rival 90 miles south. David and Mike also weigh in on proposed rule changes and answer your mailbag ques

Part 1: 40 Man Roster Discussion

Mike Silva welcomes special co-host David Mills to revisit Mike’s “non-prediction” predictions, discuss which players the Mets need to protect ahead of the Rule 5 Draft,

Reaction to David Stearns Press Conference

Mike Silva reacts to David Stearns’ end-of-season press conference and reads between the lines of what it revealed about the Mets 2027 plans. What changes are coming, and

Losing Never Felt So Good

Mike Silva welcomes one of his social media critics, Nicky the Good, to co-host Talkin’ Mets. Together, they debate whether there’s anything to feel optimistic about afte

Betting on Andy Green

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets naming Andy Green their permanent manager. What did Green show during his interim tenure? Is this the right move? Hear Mike’s thoughts. Ho

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Mike Silva is joined by a guest co-host to celebrate the remarkable careers of Carlos Beltrán and Howie Rose. They also examine the troubling fan behavior at Citi Field a

Subway Series, September 11th, Pete Alonso

Mike recaps the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium and assesses where the Mets stand after facing the best the American League has to offer. He also looks back at the 2001 M

Young Mets Matter More Than Ever

Jonah Tong is back in the big leagues, and his latest start gave Mike hope that the Mets could be developing their next great young starting rotation. Mike looks back at

Data and People

September has arrived, and the Mets have some important decisions to make with their late-season call-ups. Mike explains why David Stearns and the front office must look

Do the Mets Have Enough for 2027?

Mike takes one for the team, battling through a serious case of laryngitis to bring you the latest edition of Talkin’ Mets. With Andy Green now approaching 50 games at t

Good Vibes

Mike Silva discusses the impact Andy Green has had on changing the atmosphere around the Mets. For the first time since June 2025, it feels like there’s genuine energy ar

Trash or Treasure Tryout

Mike Silva examines the post-trade deadline Mets and how David Stearns is making it clear: this team will be built his way. Could Francisco Lindor eventually become Stea

No More Half Measures

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets trade deadline sell-off, applauding David Stearns and Steve Cohen for breaking from more than three decades of half measures and committing

1986 and Hot Foot

Mike Silva reflects on the 1986 Mets during the weekend the club celebrated the 40th anniversary of its championship season. After revisiting the unforgettable 10th innin

The Dodgers Standard & The Mets Reality

Mike Silva breaks down the Dodgers' blockbuster acquisition of Tarik Skubal and explains why Los Angeles isn't bad for baseball—they're setting the standard every organiz

The Deadline that Defines the Mets

This year’s trade deadline is about more than adding or subtracting players—it's a defining moment for the Mets' future. Mike Silva explains why the next week is critical

Weekly Mailbag: iPads and AI Edition

This week's mailbag features listener questions on potential Francisco Lindor trade scenarios, whether the Mets should consider a full-scale rebuild, and how fans should