The Windup: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
Starkville | Mets President of Baseball Ops David Stearns talks about their rollercoaster season
September 10, 2025·54 min·5 clips
David Stearns explains how three rookie pitchers are making history for the Mets this season.
As heard by us
A measured look at the deadline grind and the Juan Soto turn.
David Stearns sounds measured and candid about the deadline. He treats a big move as something that can reshape a season, but he does not oversell it; most of the time, he sees it as a smaller upgrade than fans want to believe.
Why you'd press play
You want a trade-deadline conversation from inside baseball ops, not a slogan.
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