Mets Collapsing, The Kids Contend, Pete Alonso’s Top HRs, MLB Expansion Realignment | Giant Mess

Mets collapse incoming or playoff push? Are the Mets still contenders? Can the Mets hold up? Is it over for the Mets? Hope or heartbreak ahead?Giant Mess podcast host Neal Lynch breaks down the New York Mets’ incredibly odd August 2025. From bullpen meltdowns to clutch hitting streaks, Neal recaps the biggest storylines, standout performances, and painful struggles that defined the Mets’ month. Can this team make a serious playoff push, or are Mets fans in for another September heartbreak? Neal dives into stats, rants about roster moves, and shares honest fan reactions in a way only a true Mets diehard can.Topics include:Calling up Nolan McLean and his franchise record startCalling up Jonah Tong Pete Alonso passing Darryl Strawberry to become Mets' all-time franchise leader in home runs, plus Polar Bear's most memorable HRs. Where does Mets franchise home run leader rank vs other franchisesMLB Expansion Realignment proposalsA look ahead at the brutal upcoming schedulePlayoff probabilities and potential matchups#Mets #MLB #NewYorkMets #Baseball #PeteAlonso #JuanSotoNew York Giants Fan Rants & Analysis from Giant Mess Podcast - https://bit.ly/NYGiantsYTPlaylist NY Mets Fan Rants & Analysis from Giant Mess - https://bit.ly/MetsYTPlaylist Movie Reviews from Giant Mess Podcast - https://bit.ly/GiantMessMovieReviews TV Show Reactions from Giant Mess Podcast - https://bit.ly/GiantMessTV Funny Stories from Giant Mess Podcast -  https://bit.ly/GiantMessFunnyStoriesABOUT NEAL LYNCH:Neal Lynch is the creator and host of Giant Mess, a podcast blending sports commentary, pop culture analysis, and storytelling. With a background in media analytics and a passion for podcasting, Neal hangs out at the intersection of data-driven strategy and authentic entertainment. Content strategist and data analyst with expertise in streaming performance insights, audience engagement, and digital media growth. Irish-Italian-American who graduated from a Catholic high school (even though I'm not Catholic), and a college known for producing doctors and lacrosse players, then became neither. Former 4th string quarterback and middle relief pitcher at a D3 school. Degrees in Film & Media Studies and Communications. Worked for Condé Nast, New York Post, SportsNet New York, and Hearst Television.Single dad who blogs, podcasts, writes, edits, optimizes, strategizes, and over-analyzes.  ABOUT "GIANT MESS":"Giant Mess" is a weird sports and entertainment comedy podcast hosted by a giant mess, the Real Cinch Neal Lynch. Neal covers New York Giants football, Mets baseball, movies, and TV shows, mixing in funny life stories along the way. Episodes focus on movie reviews, tv show recaps, post-game analysis, predictions, reactions, and funny stories about parenting.Subscribe to Giant Mess on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/GiantMessYT⁠⁠ Follow me on:* Link Tree - ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/neallynch⁠⁠  * My Official Blog - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/neallynchBLOG⁠⁠ * Giant Mess Facebook Page - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessFB⁠⁠    * Twitter - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/NealLynchTW⁠⁠     * Personal Instagram - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/NealLynchIG⁠⁠    * Giant Mess Instagram - ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/GiantMessInstagram⁠⁠  * Subscribe to Giant Mess on Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessApple⁠⁠  * Subscribe to Giant Mess on Spotify - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessSpotify⁠⁠