On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look at the Mets present in spring training and the organization's future on the farm. First up, Connor and Joe check on the camp competitions at right field and first base, discuss contract extension scenarios for Freddy Peralta, and drop some unique Mets predictions for Opening Day. Then, the guys go Down on the Farm for a deep dive into Joe's newly-released Mets Top 30 Prospects list, and answer Mailbag questions about Carson Benge, Tobias Myers, and more. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today’s Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:25 Spring training news and notes

02:25 The right field competition

07:40 The first base breakdown

11:40 Freddy Peralta starts Opening Day, any movement on a contract extension?

19:05 Opening Day prediction: Will Francisco Lindor play?

20:45 Opening Day prediction: Who will start in RF?

22:10 Opening Day prediction: How many innings for Freddy Peralta?

23:10 Opening Day prediction: How many innings for Paul Skenes?

24:50 Opening Day prediction: What will be the temperature outside?

26:30 Opening Day prediction: Will the Mets win?

28:55 Down on the Farm: Joe's new Top 30 Mets Prospects List

42:30 Mailbag: Carson Benge approach at the plate

45:10 Mailbag: The role(s) for Tobias Myers

50:40 Mailbag: More takes on picks in a fantasy baseball dynasty draft

55:35 Closing Thoughts

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap Joe's trip to Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, which includes notes on Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Christian Scott, Luis Robert Jr, and so much more. Later, SVP of Player Development Andy Green joins the show to discuss all the top prospects in the farm system, and Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with top prospect A.J. Ewing after the first Mets spring training game. Finally, the show wraps with a Mailbag featuring questions about Dylan Ross, Ryan Lambert, and Mets targets in a fantasy baseball dynasty draft. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today’s Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

00:50 Joe recaps his trip to spring training

01:35 PSL Notes: McLean, Soto, Robert Jr, Scott, Tong, and more

05:20 Bo Bichette at third base

08:45 Interview with Mets SVP of Player Development Andy Green

09:00 New player development facility breaks ground

09:30 Jeff Albert promotion, how it affects the staff

10:05 Carson Benge development and big league readiness

11:50 A.J. Ewing last season and what's next

13:00 Next wave of pitching prospects: Wenninger, Santucci, Watson

14:15 Evaluating Mitch Voit, future position

15:25 Developing relievers: Dylan Ross and Ryan Lambert

16:50 2026 big picture goals for the Mets farm system

17:55 Goodbye to Andy Green

20:40 Down on the Farm: A.J. Ewing

21:10 Interview with top prospect A.J. Ewing

21:25 Ewing's first Grapefruit League game action

21:40 Breakout in 2025, what was learned in 2024

22:20 Ewing's self-scouting report

22:30 Main goals for 2026

23:05 Winning in Double-A Binghamton

23:35 Hearing the hype, not focusing on it

23:55 Playing mini-basketball in the clubhouse, who's the best?

24:20 Goals for taking the next step in CF

24:40 Goodbye to A.J.

28:30 Mailbag: Dylan Ross and Ryan Lambert in the bullpen?

33:10 Mailbag: Mets picks in a fantasy baseball dynasty draft?

41:40 Closing Thoughts

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are enjoying Mets baseball activities in full swing in Port St. Lucie. First up, the guys reveal their interesting observations about Juan Soto, Francisco Alvarez, Luis Robert Jr, and the starting pitchers. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to discuss the Mets breaking ground on their new player development complex, and answer Mailbag questions about team building activities, Francisco Lindor's power post injury, the challenges within the 2026 schedule, and the minor league option rules. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today’s Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

02:35 Connor Observation: Juan Soto new energy

04:50 Steve Cohen: "Captain, NO Captain"

08:00 Joe Observation: The starting staff so far

10:40 Connor Observation: The plan for Luis Robert Jr

14:30 Joe Observation: Francisco Alvarez break out time

16:50 Joe heads to spring training

19:35 Down on the Farm: New player development complex

23:00 Mailbag: Team building activity ideas

25:50 Mailbag: Francisco Lindor left-side power save?

29:00 Mailbag: A deep dive on 2026 schedule challenges

34:55 Mailbag: Minor league option refresher course

43:20 Closing Thoughts

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