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09:25 HOW MANY METS WILL HIT 20 HR THIS SEASON?<br />
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<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/live/Wm5Qoeiv-gc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/live/Wm5Qoeiv-gc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
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15:31 Sean Manaea will start season in bullpen<br />
27:23 Freddy Peralta extension &quot;highly unlikely&quot;<br />
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37:24 Mike Tauchman's injury/Benge to make Majors (most likely)<br />
43:00 What should the Mets batting order be?</p>
<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/pNwLELqxPbk" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this edition of the Just Mets podcast, Andrew &amp; Rich begin with their reactions to the news that longtime Mets play-by-play voice Howie Rose has announced that 2026 will be his final season, before going through several Mets headlines as we inch closer to the final 26-man roster being decided.</p>
<p>04:00 Howie Rose announces that 2026 will be his final season calling Mets games<br />
15:31 Sean Manaea will start season in bullpen<br />
27:23 Freddy Peralta extension &quot;highly unlikely&quot;<br />
33:15 Craig Kimbrel will NOT make Opening Day roster<br />
37:24 Mike Tauchman's injury/Benge to make Majors (most likely)<br />
43:00 What should the Mets batting order be?</p>
<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/pNwLELqxPbk" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio &amp; Rich MacLeod react to Francisco Lindor's surprising return to the lineup, the latest camp battles and predict what numbers the Mets will retire in the future...</p>
<p>01:21 - ANDREW &amp; RICH HAVE WBC FEVER!<br />
12:35 - Francisco Lindor Returns!<br />
21:05 - Who Will Win The Mets Opening Day RF Job?<br />
28:46 - COMMENTS<br />
32:55 - Carlos Beltran To Have His Number Retired<br />
37:08 - Who Will Be The Next 5 Mets To Have Their Number Retired (And When?)<br />
57:12 - Andrew Has A Confession About Devin Williams...</p>
<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/R9hXK9MuHK4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
<p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a href="https://x.com/richmacleod" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>01:21 - ANDREW &amp; RICH HAVE WBC FEVER!<br />
12:35 - Francisco Lindor Returns!<br />
21:05 - Who Will Win The Mets Opening Day RF Job?<br />
28:46 - COMMENTS<br />
32:55 - Carlos Beltran To Have His Number Retired<br />
37:08 - Who Will Be The Next 5 Mets To Have Their Number Retired (And When?)<br />
57:12 - Andrew Has A Confession About Devin Williams...</p>
<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/R9hXK9MuHK4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
<p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a href="https://x.com/richmacleod" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio &amp; Rich MacLeod open by announcing that the show will be part of the Bleave podcast network for the 2026 season! To commemorate this milestone, they then list 3 different Mets statements/hot takes and say whether they believe, want to believe or don't believe their validity.</p>
<p>02:20 - BREAKING NEWS: Just Mets is now part of the Bleav podcast network!<br />
05:15 - Headline #1: Bo Bichette's defense at 3rd base will be a problem<br />
10:35 - Headline #2: Freddy Peralta will sign as a FA before Opening Day<br />
19:20 - Headline #3: Craig Kimbrel will be in the Mets opening day bullpen<br />
24:15 - Headline #4: Francisco Lindor will be in the opening day starting lineup<br />
31:20 - Headline #5: Carson Benge will be the Mets opening day right fielder<br />
44:13 - Headline #6: The Mets will open the season with a 6-man rotation<br />
49:02 - Final Thoughts: PLEASE SURVIVE THE WBC!</p>
<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/R9hXK9MuHK4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
<p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a href="https://x.com/richmacleod" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio &amp; Rich MacLeod open by announcing that the show will be part of the Bleave podcast network for the 2026 season! To commemorate this milestone, they then list 3 different Mets statements/hot takes and say whether they believe, want to believe or don't believe their validity.</p>
<p>02:20 - BREAKING NEWS: Just Mets is now part of the Bleav podcast network!<br />
05:15 - Headline #1: Bo Bichette's defense at 3rd base will be a problem<br />
10:35 - Headline #2: Freddy Peralta will sign as a FA before Opening Day<br />
19:20 - Headline #3: Craig Kimbrel will be in the Mets opening day bullpen<br />
24:15 - Headline #4: Francisco Lindor will be in the opening day starting lineup<br />
31:20 - Headline #5: Carson Benge will be the Mets opening day right fielder<br />
44:13 - Headline #6: The Mets will open the season with a 6-man rotation<br />
49:02 - Final Thoughts: PLEASE SURVIVE THE WBC!</p>
<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/R9hXK9MuHK4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
<p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a href="https://x.com/richmacleod" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p>
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      <itunes:title>To Believe Or NOT To Believe? - Mets Spring Takeaways | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 64)</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this LIVE edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio goes solo &amp; gives his thoughts on the Mets start to spring training, while answers questions from the Just Mets audience tuning in!</p>
<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/live/hEuiFwo_3rg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rich@richmacleod.com (Just Mets)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this LIVE edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio goes solo &amp; gives his thoughts on the Mets start to spring training, while answers questions from the Just Mets audience tuning in!</p>
<p><strong>Watch the </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/live/hEuiFwo_3rg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>On this week's edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod hosts a solo show to react to Steve Cohen revealing the Mets will never have a captain, Francisco Lindor's injury, and react to questions from the fans!</p><p></p><p>0:00 - INTRO</p><p>1:50 - How will Lindor bounce back from his surgery?</p><p>4:44 - Juan Soto is moving to left field</p><p>6:24 - The Luke Weaver Yankees Bag Silliness</p><p>8:14 - The Mets will NOT have a captain</p><p>11:46 - Steve Cohen talks about major Mets shake-up</p><p>18:11 - Spring Training Mailbag! (Fan Q&A)</p><p>36:17 - Do the White Sox think Acuña is a switch hitter?</p><p>39:21 - OUTRO</p><p></p><p><strong>Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/richmacleod"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p><p><strong>SIGN UP FOR THE </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.justmets.net/"><strong>JUST METS NEWSLETTER</strong></a><strong> ON SUBSTACK!</strong></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>rich@richmacleod.com (Just Mets)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this week's edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod hosts a solo show to react to Steve Cohen revealing the Mets will never have a captain, Francisco Lindor's injury, and react to questions from the fans!</p><p></p><p>0:00 - INTRO</p><p>1:50 - How will Lindor bounce back from his surgery?</p><p>4:44 - Juan Soto is moving to left field</p><p>6:24 - The Luke Weaver Yankees Bag Silliness</p><p>8:14 - The Mets will NOT have a captain</p><p>11:46 - Steve Cohen talks about major Mets shake-up</p><p>18:11 - Spring Training Mailbag! (Fan Q&A)</p><p>36:17 - Do the White Sox think Acuña is a switch hitter?</p><p>39:21 - OUTRO</p><p></p><p><strong>Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/richmacleod"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p><p><strong>SIGN UP FOR THE </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.justmets.net/"><strong>JUST METS NEWSLETTER</strong></a><strong> ON SUBSTACK!</strong></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this edition of the Just Mets podast, Andrew Claudio checks in to another Mets Therapy session as he sorts through Tuesday's news that have now connected the franchise to free agency allstar outfielder Kyle Tucker in a significant way, specifcalluy the reported offer of at least $50-million per season.</p><p><strong>Watch the </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/HX8nym3Wokc"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>FOLLOW ANDREW - </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/AndrewJClaudio_"><strong>@andrewjclaudio_</strong></a></p><p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/richmacleod"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p><p><strong>SIGN UP FOR THE </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.justmets.net/"><strong>JUST METS NEWSLETTER</strong></a><strong> ON SUBSTACK!</strong></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this emergency edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have traded long-time infielder Jeff McNeil to the A's in exchange for prospects.</p><p>1:20 - Instant reactions to Jeff McNeil being traded</p><p>11:38 - What do the Mets do now?</p><p>17:06 - Report: Mets exploring Ketel Marte trade</p><p>24:13 - Responding to fans in the chat</p><p>40:26 - The Kyle Tucker Confidence Meter</p><p>46:41 - Chances of trading for Byron Buxton</p><p>54:10 - Is Jeff McNeil a Top 100 player in team history?</p><p><strong>Watch the </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/live/lFUQuY9n8Ug"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/richmacleod"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p><p><strong>FOLLOW ANDREW - </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/AndrewJClaudio_"><strong>@andrewjclaudio_</strong></a></p><p><strong>SIGN UP FOR THE </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.justmets.net/"><strong>JUST METS NEWSLETTER</strong></a><strong> ON SUBSTACK!</strong></p><p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod begin by going through several Mets news headlines from the past week before drafting their favorite moments from the 2025 calendar year.</p><p>03:00 - NEWS: Murakami, Contreres, King & the moves the Mets didn't makes this week</p><p>12:50 - Steve Cohen vs New York Post</p><p>15:30 - Do you want the Mets to trade for Luis Robert Jr.?</p><p>20:32 - Mets sign Luke Weaver (another former Yankee closer)</p><p>27:54 - The Best Mets Moments of 2025!</p><p><strong>Watch the </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/DU7KbQT2Up4"><strong>video version</strong></a><strong> of this episode on the Just Mets </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong>FOLLOW RICH - </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/richmacleod"><strong>@richmacleod</strong></a></p><p><strong>FOLLOW ANDREW - </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/AndrewJClaudio_"><strong>@andrewjclaudio_</strong></a></p><p><strong>SIGN UP FOR THE </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.justmets.net/"><strong>JUST METS NEWSLETTER</strong></a><strong> ON SUBSTACK!</strong></p><p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio asks Tigers fan & Detroit sports content creator Chris Castellani how good a trade partner the Mets would be in a potential Tarik Skubal trade, should he become available this winter.</p><p>SIGN UP FOR THE <a target="_blank" href="https://www.patreon.com/c/JustMets">FULL EPISODE ON PATREON!</a></p><p>CHECK OUT <a target="_blank" href="https://www.castellanicontent.com/">ALL OF CHRIS CASTELLANI'S WORK COVERING THE TIGERS & ALL THINGS DETROIT SPORTS HERE!</a></p><p>FOLLOW ANDREW - <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/AndrewJClaudio_">@AndrewJClaudio_</a></p><p>FOLLOW CHRIS - <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/Castellani2014">@Castellani2014</a></p><p>SIGN UP FOR THE <a target="_blank" href="https://www.justmets.net/">JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 05:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Sep 2025 10:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>This week's episode of The Just Mets Podcast is UNLOCKED and FREE for all. If you'd like access to full episodes weekly, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack!</em></strong></p><p>In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest <a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/iamtrevormay">Trevor May</a> – former Mets reliever & host of Mayday – to talk about the pressure of playing in New York, what's going on with the Mets pitching staff & a full breakdown of Ryan Helsley's pitch tipping problem.</p><p></p><p>TOPICS:</p><ul><li>Thoughts on the Mets up-and-down season in 2025</li><li>The pressure of playing in New York</li><li>How Francisco Lindor has grown as a leader</li><li>What is going on with the Mets starting rotation?</li><li>Young players can change the energy of a clubhouse</li><li>A full breakdown & analysis of Ryan Helsley tipping pitches</li><li>Predicting how the Mets will finish the season</li></ul><p></p><p>BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.patreon.com/JustMets">www.patreon.com/JustMets</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.justmets.net">www.justmets.net</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets">www.youtube.com/@justmets</a></p><p>FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/just_mets">www.twitter.com/just_mets</a></p><p>FOLLOW RICH ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/richmacleod">www.twitter.com/richmacleod</a></p><p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Sep 2025 21:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Rich is joined by guest <a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/bwags">Bobby Wagner</a> – co-host of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/tippingpitches">Tipping Pitches</a> – to discuss the Mets continuing their maddening season as they follow-up a sweep of the Phillies by losing 3/4 to the Marlins.</p><p></p><p>TOPICS:</p><ul><li>How do you follow-up the Phillies sweep with THAT?!</li><li>The Mets made history in August... and it wasn't good</li><li>A full analysis of the Mets pitching breakdowns</li><li>The rookie starters are our only hope</li><li>Is this the most frustrating good Mets team of all-time?</li><li>Previewing a huge week on the road</li><li>Will the Mets make the playoffs?</li></ul><p></p><p>BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.patreon.com/JustMets">www.patreon.com/JustMets</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.justmets.net">www.justmets.net</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets">www.youtube.com/@justmets</a></p><p>FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/just_mets">www.twitter.com/just_mets</a></p><p>FOLLOW RICH ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/richmacleod">www.twitter.com/richmacleod</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Rich MacLeod and guest Tyler Ward – WardyNYM on YouTube – discuss reasons to be positive about the Mets down the stretch with the emergence of rookie Nolan McLean and Mark Vientos' resurgence.</p><p></p><p>BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.patreon.com/JustMets">www.patreon.com/JustMets</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.justmets.net">www.justmets.net</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets">www.youtube.com/@justmets</a></p><p>FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/just_mets">www.twitter.com/just_mets</a></p><p>FOLLOW RICH ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/richmacleod">www.twitter.com/richmacleod</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Rich is joined by guest <a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/AndrewJClaudio_">Andrew Claudio</a> – host of Mets Therapy & EP of Knicks Film School – to vent about a winless week for the Mets that saw a near no-hitter, the tying run thrown out at the plate to end a game, blowing a five-run lead, and giving up a walk-off homer.</p><p></p><p>TOPICS:</p><ul><li>Initial reactions to 0-6 week vs. Guardians & Brewers</li><li>The weirdest Mets collapse we've ever seen</li><li>Mets/Knicks parallels, and the weight of expectations</li><li>Re-litigating the trade deadline</li><li>Is the season over?</li><li>The guys pick their Met of the Week</li></ul><p></p><p>BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.patreon.com/JustMets">www.patreon.com/JustMets</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.justmets.net">www.justmets.net</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets">www.youtube.com/@justmets</a></p><p>FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/just_mets">www.twitter.com/just_mets</a></p><p>FOLLOW RICH ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/richmacleod">www.twitter.com/richmacleod</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>This week's episode of The Just Mets Podcast is UNLOCKED and FREE for all. If you'd like access to full episodes weekly, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack!</em></strong></p><p>This week, Rich is joined by guest <a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/WillSammon">Will Sammon</a> – Senior MLB writer for The Athletic – to react to another troubling week for the Mets and dive deep into why the club didn't address their struggling starting rotation at the trade deadline.</p><p>TOPICS:</p><p>- Concern levels for Mets over last 40+ games</p><p>- Will breaks down why Stearns didn't trade for starting pitching</p><p>- Was the Frankie Montas signing a mistake?</p><p>- The McLean/Sproat conversation</p><p>- Dissecting Juan Soto's RISP woes</p><p>- The guys pick their Met of the Week</p><p></p><p>BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.patreon.com/JustMets">www.patreon.com/JustMets</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.justmets.net">www.justmets.net</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets">www.youtube.com/@justmets</a></p><p>FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/just_mets">www.twitter.com/just_mets</a></p><p>FOLLOW RICH ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/richmacleod">www.twitter.com/richmacleod</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Aug 2025 10:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>This week's episode of The Just Mets Podcast is UNLOCKED and FREE for all. If you'd like access to full episodes weekly, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack!</em></strong></p><p>This week, Rich is joined by guest <a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/WillSammon">Will Sammon</a> – Senior MLB writer for The Athletic – to react to another troubling week for the Mets and dive deep into why the club didn't address their struggling starting rotation at the trade deadline.</p><p>TOPICS:</p><p>- Concern levels for Mets over last 40+ games</p><p>- Will breaks down why Stearns didn't trade for starting pitching</p><p>- Was the Frankie Montas signing a mistake?</p><p>- The McLean/Sproat conversation</p><p>- Dissecting Juan Soto's RISP woes</p><p>- The guys pick their Met of the Week</p><p></p><p>BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.patreon.com/JustMets">www.patreon.com/JustMets</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.justmets.net">www.justmets.net</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@justmets">www.youtube.com/@justmets</a></p><p>FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/just_mets">www.twitter.com/just_mets</a></p><p>FOLLOW RICH ON TWITTER</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/richmacleod">www.twitter.com/richmacleod</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:07:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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