Keith Hernandez joins the show live at Citi Field to celebrate 20 years of SNY and talk Mets vs Phillies

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Keith Hernandez joins the Mets Pod live at Citi Field to discuss the team's stretch run and young pitching call-ups.

The episode opens live at Citi Field with hosts Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo introducing special guest Keith Hernandez. Hernandez discusses the impact of calling up young pitchers Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong during the stretch run. He shares scouting reports on McLean's spin rate and movement. The conversation shifts to the Mets' current state, with Hernandez highlighting Mark Vientos as a key right-handed bat and Jeff McNeil's return to form. Hernandez analyzes Vientos' mechanical adjustment to hitting fastballs by simplifying his approach. He expresses hope that Pete Alonso will be re-signed long-term. Hernandez then evaluates Juan Soto's evolution into more of a pull hitter while maintaining plate discipline. In honor of SNY's 20-year celebration, Hernandez gives one-sentence descriptions of broadcast colleagues Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Steve Gelbs, and calls the Philadelphia Phillies 'overrated'. After Hernandez departs, the hosts announce Jonah Tong's call-up and Friday debut, detailing his mid-90s fastball and new Vulcan changeup. They recap the Mets' 13-3 win over the Phillies, highlighting Luis Torrens and Tyrone Taylor. The hosts discuss Kodai Senga's ongoing mechanical issues and Francisco Alvarez playing through a thumb injury. Fan Q&A segments cover topics like innings limits for young pitchers, Jet Williams' roster fit, 2026 rotation depth, bunting strategy, and Brandon Sprott's status. The episode concludes with scoreboard predictions for the upcoming week and a hat giveaway.

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Keith Hernandez gives The Mets Pod a live Citi Field read on the young pitchers, Kodai Senga, and the stretch run.

The Mets Pod benefits from the energy of a live Citi Field setting, with Keith Hernandez joining Connor Rogers and Joe DeMeo for SNY's 20-year celebration and giving the stretch-run talk a sharper edge.

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You want Keith Hernandez live at Citi Field, young Mets arms, and a crisp look at Kodai Senga's forkball issue.

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