Mets fans… this is it. Episode 32 of Meet the Mets Fans is our final episode before Opening Day, and we’re going ALL IN.

We break down the latest Mets news, concerns about the starting rotation, and lock in our official 26-man Opening Day roster predictions. Plus, we’re making our bold 2026 Mets predictions including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and more.

🚨 We also cover:

• The impact of Howie Rose retiring
• New ways to get to Citi Field this season (LIRR discounts, parking, shuttle buses, ferry options)
• Rotation concerns heading into 2026 (McLean, Senga, Peralta, Peterson & more)
• Spring struggles from key players like Mark Vientos
• Why Carson Benge could already be a major factor

🌤️ PLUS: We’re joined by Justin Spiro for a can’t-miss Opening Day weather forecast. Check him out on his facebook page "Justin's NYC Weather Alerts"

🎙️ AND we preview the Opening Day pitching matchup and what to expect as the Mets begin their 2026 campaign.

🔥 Then we lock in our predictions:

• Win total & division finish
• Playoff outlook
• HR, RBI, AVG, SB & ERA leaders
• Team MVP & Cy Young
• Breakout players, comeback picks & more

👀 Who leads the Mets in home runs?
👀 Is this finally the year they win the NL East?
👀 And how dominant can this rotation really be?

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In this special episode of Meet the Mets Fans, we flip the script. Normally we introduce Mets fans to each other… but this time Howard Johnson (HoJo) is on the pod meeting us Mets fans!

HoJo, a key member of the New York Mets and 1986 World Series champion, joins the show as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1986 Mets.

In this interview we talk about:
⚾ What the 1986 Mets clubhouse was really like
⚾ Stories about teammates like Keith Hernandez, Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden and Gary Carter
⚾ HoJo’s incredible 30–30 seasons and Mets career
⚾ His time coaching in the Mets organization
⚾ His thoughts on the current Mets and how the game has evolved
⚾ A fun rapid-fire Quick Pitch segment

⚾ HoJo's fan analysis of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers upcoming season

If you love Mets history, baseball stories, and interviews with Mets legends, this episode is for you.

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The New York Mets spring training storylines continue to heat up, and we’re breaking down all the biggest news in Episode 30 of Meet the Mets Fans.

⭐ Francisco Lindor provided an encouraging update on his recovery, saying he believes he will be 100% ready for Opening Day. We discuss his timeline, his return to taking ground balls and light swings, and what it means for the Mets heading into the season.

💰 Freddy Peralta contract talks? According to reports from Jon Heyman, Peralta is seeking a 7–8 year extension with the Mets and says he’s comfortable in New York. We break down whether a long-term deal makes sense for the Mets rotation.

⚾ We also dive into a full recap of the past week of Mets spring training, including:

• Starting pitching performances
• Bullpen roster battles
• Standout offensive players
• Key prospects making noise in camp

🌎 Are you a fan of the World Baseball Classic? Or Not? We track all the notable Mets and their performances in the WBC.

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