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The Roundtable | Are the Mets in trouble?

September 12, 2025·44 min·4 clips

The Mets, playing at a 68-win pace, are still playoff-bound—so why are they collapsing?

The hosts analyze the New York Mets' recent struggles, questioning how a team with solid players can play poorly for half a season yet still make the playoffs. They delve into rookie pitchers in the postseason, debunk myths about home-run hitting teams, and examine the Brewers' unique infield strategy, all while mixing in baseball history and personal anecdotes.

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