Carlos Mendoza on Pete Alonso’s INSANE Start, Acuña Hype & Why Citi Field Is a War Zone Right Now

The Mets are RED HOT at Citi Field and Carlos Mendoza is here to break it all down with Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron on this week’s episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son. Mendoza shares insights on Pete Alonso’s explosive start, Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil’s looming returns, and why Luisangel Acuña’s versatility is changing the lineup calculus. Plus: How the Mets are keeping pitchers fresh, getting aggressive on the bases, and why Citi Field might be the toughest place to play in baseball right now. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, game breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite team in Queens! #LGM #Mets #CarlosMendoza #PeteAlonso #FranciscoAlvarez #JeffMcNeil #LuisangelAcuna #CitiField #MLBPodcast Chapters: 00:00 – Citi Field crowd energy is off the charts 00:15 – Carlos Mendoza on the Mets’ culture shift 01:00 – Pete Alonso’s blazing start to 2025 01:57 – What makes Pete different this year 02:07 – Injury updates: Alvarez & McNeil rehab progress 03:00 – Defensive puzzle: Where do Alvarez & McNeil fit? 04:25 – The rise of Luisangel Acuña 05:22 – Mets’ aggressive base running strategy 06:52 – Why the Mets aren’t giving up homers 07:29 – Citi Field sellouts in April 08:30 – Kodai Senga pitch count & ramp-up plan 09:16 – Mendoza’s 100th managerial win 10:00 – NL East outlook: Phillies, D-Backs & beyond 10:52 – Bullpen management during the no-off-day stretch 12:03 – Thank you, PC Richard & Son! Ad Break 00:05:22:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices