Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

A$$hole Comorbidities

·1 hr 6 min·5 clips

The Mets bounce back to take three of four from the Giants, but are they just beating up on baseball's worst team?

Allison McCaig, Linda D'Andrea, and Maggie Wiggin open by reviewing the Mets' first 10 games, noting a 6-4 record after taking three of four from the Giants, whom they describe as a "gigantic jumpster fire." They discuss the Giants' poor management and defensive mishaps. The conversation shifts to Mark Vientos, who has surprisingly become the Mets' best hitter and looks capable at first base, a position he worked on in the offseason. The hosts note the flexibility this gives the team, allowing players like Polanco to DH if needed. They mention other players like Luke Weaver and Tobias Myers performing well. The injury to Juan Soto is a major concern, with the hosts hoping he returns quickly from his mild calf strain. They discuss Francisco Lindor's slow start but high walk rate, and the need for him to improve with Soto out. The pitching staff is praised, with only one bad start from David Peterson and standout performances from Nolan McLean, Kodai Senga, and Clay Holmes. The bullpen, including Devin Williams and Brooks Raley, has been scoreless in high-leverage situations. The episode then moves to broader baseball topics, starting with Joe Adele's incredible game where he robbed three home runs, including a catch where he leaped into the stands. The hosts then transition to a segment on sports betting, criticizing its negative impacts, such as players receiving racist and violent threats from bettors, citing examples from the Cleveland Guardians and an article by Mike Tauchman. They discuss the addictive nature of mobile betting and call for legislative changes. Next, they talk about Bernie Sanders' Home Team Act, which aims to prevent teams from relocating by allowing public ownership models, inspired by the Green Bay Packers. The episode concludes with each host sharing personal "walk-off wins," including trips to Maine, family gatherings for Easter, and weekend activities in D.C.

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A Mets panel tests a 6-4 start against a struggling Giants team, then lets cold baseball become a blanket argument.

The Mets' 6-4 start gets a grounded check-in after taking three of four from the Giants, a rebound that looks encouraging even if the opponent's rough record makes it harder to size up.

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You want a Mets check-in that can turn a 6-4 start into a surprisingly useful conversation about blankets.

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