MLB has been messing with the rules and trying to legislate everything for the last decade. The ambiguity creates problems, and we saw that this year with the McNeil-Hoskins incident and now with Alonso and the blocking the plate scenario on Wednesday. Mike explains why this is an example of how overreaction to one play and fear of social media outcry makes things worse.

May is here, and we can finally start to see who this 2024 Mets team is. Are they the sub-.500 bunch that seems not to hit when they get good pitching and not pitch when they hit? Why aren’t they better despite an elite bullpen and decent starting pitching results? The warning signs from the West Coast trip seem to have become a reality. This team is frustrating, and Mike will tell you why

Mike Silva was live in Tampa for Christian Scott’s debut. Everyone is buzzing about the young righty's repertoire and poise. Did you know he wasn’t the only Mets prospect to shine this weekend? Saturday was a banner day for Mets pitching up and down the organization. Hear Mike discuss that and his road trip experience.

Official scorekeeper Howie Karpin joins the program to discuss his latest book, "976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched New Careers and Broke New Ground.” One of the reasons we are able to do “Talkin’ Mets” today is the work of Howie and other pioneers in the sports media business back in the late 1970s. Hear Howie share stories about great nights at the old Sports Phone and how it helped give birth to the pioneer in sports media in New York: WFAN.

Mark Vientos was the hero on Sunday, but between that and his at-bat against Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley on Saturday made for an impressive weekend. Mike Silva discusses his latest “Beyond the Mic” article on Vientos and adds the possibility that Vientos might be more than trade fodder this July.

Are you feeling good about the Mets after their 3-3 West Coast trip? I bet you are, but Mike isn't feeling warm and fuzzy despite the team passing their first 2024 test. What should you be worried about? Listen to a special mid-week edition of the Talkin' Mets podcast.

Mike rounds out the show by remembering Whitey Herzog and Jackie Robinson. Was the “White Rat” the first villain to live rent-free in Mets fan’s heads? Do we give enough credit to Jackie Robinson’s achievements on the field?

Citi Field should be the ultimate home field advantage. Why is it not? Was Shea Stadium a better baseball experience? Mike talks about his visit to Citi Field and gives his thoughts on the topic during the week the Mets celebrated Shea Stadium’s 60 birthday.