The Put it in the Books Show S7 E17: Mets Struggle as Tough Schedule Looms Ahead

Welcome to another episode of The Put it in the Books Show, where Farace, Rodriguez, and the perpetually elusive Producer Joe (we're still not sure if he's just a very articulate echo) may or may not be joined by Keith, who's currently listed as a game-time decision—apparently, deciding if his commentary is more necessary than his golf swing. This week, we're pondering a tough question: Are the Mets running out of steam or just playing hide and seek with their talent? After losing 5 of 6 games, including a less-than-stellar performance against the Athletics at home, it's starting to feel like the Mets might need more than a pep talk—maybe a pep rally. We'll take a look back at the series against the Mariners and Athletics where the wins were as scarce as a quiet day in Times Square. Looking forward, the Mets have a chance to redeem themselves against the Marlins and Orioles at Citi Field. Here’s hoping the home field advantage plays out better than a sitcom reboot. Amidst the gloom, David Peterson has been a silver lining, coming up clutch as a starter. He's been putting in the work like Rodriguez at an all-you-can-eat buffet—determined and surprisingly effective. And stirring the pot further, there's talk of a new rule change requiring starting pitchers to go a minimum of six innings—with a few exceptions, of course, because in baseball, as in life, there's always a fine print. Join us as we dissect these developments with the kind of critical analysis that’s only slightly more serious than Farace' theories on ballpark hot dog rankings. Tune in for an episode packed with more curves than a seventh-inning stretch in the upper deck. #PiitB #Mets