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.

🚨 And big news for the pod: We bought our own domain → meetthemetsfans.com. Visit that link to easily stream each episode of the pod on your favorite platform.

Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow Meet the Mets Fans for weekly Mets news, analysis, and fan discussion all season long.

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Freddy Peralta was PERFECT through 3 innings.
Nolan McLean was DOMINANT.
And the Right Field competition is officially heating up.

In Episode 29 of Meet The Mets Fans, we break down a massive week of New York Mets Spring Training action as the Mets move to 4-2-1 this spring.

🔥 Freddy Peralta — 3 perfect innings (9 up, 9 down, 3 Ks) and some interesting comments about extension talks
🔥 Nolan McLean — 4 IP, 6 Ks, fastball touching 98 mph
🔥 Clay Holmes, Jonah Tong, and the development storyline to watch
🔥 Bullpen standouts including Robert Stock and Brazoban

We also dive into the exploding Right Field battle:

⚾ MJ Melendez — 2 HR game, 1.364 OPS
⚾ Mike Tauchman — 3-run HR, huge early production
⚾ Carson Benge — elite two-strike approach
⚾ Cristian Pache & AJ Ewing making serious noise

Plus:
• Lindor recovery update (ahead of schedule, no setbacks)
• SS competition if Lindor misses time
• David Stearns on Adbert Alzolay starting in the minors
• Does the 4-2-1 record matter? Or is it about culture?

Is this just Spring Training… or are the Mets building something early?

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Let’s Go Mets.

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Episode 28 of Meet The Mets Fans is here and Spring Training is officially underway! Stefan checks in from Port St. Lucie with first hand insight on the vibes around camp, what stood out in person, and how the team looks as real games begin. With the Mets opening Spring 1 to 1, we break down early takeaways including strong flashes from AJ Ewing, Ronny Mauricio’s speed, and what Carlos Mendoza is already revealing about roster battles and player development.

We also dive into a huge week of headlines from Uncle Steve Cohen, including his $60M investment into the Mets’ future, comments about the upcoming CBA and roster flexibility, and his viral feud with Dave Portnoy. Cohen puts the Mets captaincy debate to rest and what Lindor had to say about it.

Carlos Mendoza has been meeting the media daily and dropping major insight for fans. We break down everything he’s revealed so far, including updates on Luis Robert Jr., Baty, Alvarez, and Polanco being slow played, Sean Manaea’s arm slot adjustment, Kodai Senga lighting up radar guns at 96 to 97, and what Carson Benge must do to win the right field job. We also discuss Nimmo trade chatter, Freddy Peralta extension buzz, and what fans should actually watch for during Spring Training games.

If you want real Mets analysis, Spring Training takeaways, roster insight, and the biggest stories around the team, this is your episode.

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Stefan and his daughter Samira bring the Meet the Mets Fans pod to Port St. Lucie!

On this mini-episode we hear from Mets fans at Mets Spring Training about which Mets players they're most excited for his season.

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The Mets are dealing with major spring storylines — and we’re breaking it all down.

In Episode 26 of Meet The Mets Fans, we dive into Francisco Lindor’s spring surgery and recovery timeline, what it means for Opening Day, and whether the Mets should be concerned about his availability. We also discuss Juan Soto's shuffle to left field, how that impacts the outfield defense, and what it could signal about the Mets’ roster construction.

Plus, Steve Cohen speaks — and his comments on Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, roster building, and past negotiations reveal a lot about the Mets’ direction. What did Uncle Steve really mean, and what can we learn from it?

We close the episode with our full 26-man roster prediction, bullpen outlook, rotation decisions, and key spring battles that could shape the Mets’ Opening Day roster.

If you’re a Mets fan looking for real insight, roster breakdowns, and smart baseball talk — this episode is for you.

Let us know in the comments:
Will Lindor be ready for Opening Day?
Is the Soto move to LF the right one?
Did the Mets get their roster decisions right?

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The Mets rumor mill is heating up again!

In Episode 25 of Meet The Mets Fans, we break down the latest buzz around the league — starting with Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers and what it could mean for a potential Tarik Skubal trade. Is Detroit positioning for a move? And more importantly… is David Stearns still cooking in Queens?

We dive into:
⚾ Did the Mets miss on Valdez?
⚾ Is a Skubal trade actually loading — and are the Mets in it?
⚾ Are the Mets preparing one more major move before the season?
⚾ Free Agent Frenzy updates across MLB
⚾ Trade poll results: Baty, Vientos, and Pirates rumors
⚾ Francisco Lindor & World Baseball Classic discussion
⚾ Keith Hernandez returning to SNY

⚾ Carlos Beltran Mets HOF decision
⚾ Mets ranked near the top in World Series odds

If you're a real Mets fan, this episode connects the dots on everything happening right now around the team, the market, and what could come next.

Drop your thoughts in the comments:
👉 Should the Mets trade for Skubal?
👉 Did the Mets miss on Valdez?
👉 Is Stearns saving one last move?

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