I'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. We've reached 25 games into the 2025 season, roughly 1/6 of the way. So today, I talk city government, quickly forgetting about the good times and ideas about the ideal musical call and response,

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 176

I'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. Tonight, I recognize that despite the great start and fancy starters' ERA; the true test starts this week. I ponder how Justin Hagenman's fiancé got to Progressive Target Field in Minnesota and what it feels like to not have nice things then suddenly get some.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 54

I'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. Tonight, I'll riff about the true meaning of a quality start, what the bottom of the lineup failure is truly hiding, why Juan Soto's worst is still a great calling card and a moment to make any Met fan smile.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 38 or 39

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.

Tonight features the second regional semifinal in the Outside NYC Bracket based on the 9th article in the RDAT series - Jersey Blunts vs. Social Chicago

We discuss two artists who stayed true to the person portrayed on this album, who had the bigger impact being themselves, our favorite tracks and best skits, least favorite tracks and why Kanye hates college.

We use our best sports analogies to determine a winner. Afterwards, a question is posed.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 2 and 2

I'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around. I'll determine the Best Start, the Worst Start and random Blue and Orange thoughts.

Tonight, I reflect on the two home grown pitchers that are seemingly forgotten; then define the tripod serving as the foundation for the league's best pitching staff. In closing, I sneak in an ice hockey record before wishing a different record is broken ASAP.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 11

I'm a strong believer in starting pitching and will be recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around. I'll determine the Best Start, the Worst Start and random Blue and Orange thoughts.

Tonight, I pounce on the absurdity of dismissing the "Steve Cohen Era" during his brief time as owner of the Metropolitans and remember shaggy-haired snake that was Jacob deGrom in a Mets uniform.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 11

A long-winded soliloquy started with thoughts about someone convincing The Powers That Be to make MLB Opening Day a national holiday. The absurdity of that concept slipped even deeper after hearing "Opening Day" by Dan Bern - https://youtu.be/N2eW50y_iR4?si=x_HvOpl1vP4ISQHj

Tonight's Trivia Answer - 161

Five years ago, the world experienced an event we'll all get to share together going forward. That meant empty highways, closed businesses and a 66-game MLB season played before empty seats.

It was 2020 when Mets' 1st round draft pick Dom Smith shined bright. The Watcher and 'What If?' is needed to provide Dom with what could have been.

I ramble on about that, spin into ancient concepts about power positions within a lineup and the 1999 Mets infield before praising someone for actually going back and helping out.

Tonight's Trivia Answer - .298