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Talkin' Mets
by Talkin Mets with Mike Silva
A podcast dedicated entirely to New York Mets baseball, hosted by longtime radio voice Mike Silva. For more than a decade, Mike has shared his passionate and objective insights on the team’s latest developments. Serving as the “bridge” between fans and mainstream media, he also occasionaly features conversations with beat writers, journalists, influential bloggers, and both former and current players.
Episodes
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What is a Playoff Team?
Mike Silva examines the teams competing in this year’s League Championship Series and looks for common traits that could give the Mets a blueprint as they reshape their roster this winter. What lessons can David Stearns take from baseball’s final four? Mike also discusses more proposed MLB rule...
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Part 2: Big Trade Idea
Hear Mike pitch a couple of “big trade ideas” involving the Mets’ rival 90 miles south. David and Mike also weigh in on proposed rule changes and answer your mailbag questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
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Part 1: 40 Man Roster Discussion
Mike Silva welcomes special co-host David Mills to revisit Mike’s “non-prediction” predictions, discuss which players the Mets need to protect ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, and examine the key roster decisions facing David Stearns this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Reaction to David Stearns Press Conference
Mike Silva reacts to David Stearns’ end-of-season press conference and reads between the lines of what it revealed about the Mets 2027 plans. What changes are coming, and where does Stearns believe this team can improve? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
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Losing Never Felt So Good
Mike Silva welcomes one of his social media critics, Nicky the Good, to co-host Talkin’ Mets. Together, they debate whether there’s anything to feel optimistic about after a disastrous Mets season—and where the team goes from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
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Betting on Andy Green
Mike Silva reacts to the Mets naming Andy Green their permanent manager. What did Green show during his interim tenure? Is this the right move? Hear Mike’s thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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The Times They Are A-Changin’
Mike Silva is joined by a guest co-host to celebrate the remarkable careers of Carlos Beltrán and Howie Rose. They also examine the troubling fan behavior at Citi Field and debate whether Steve Cohen is approaching the end of the line with David Stearns. Whatever the topic, it appears that times...
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Subway Series, September 11th, Pete Alonso
Mike recaps the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium and assesses where the Mets stand after facing the best the American League has to offer. He also looks back at the 2001 Mets as he marks the 25th anniversary of September 11. Finally, with Pete Alonso preparing to return to New York, Mike...
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Young Mets Matter More Than Ever
Jonah Tong is back in the big leagues, and his latest start gave Mike hope that the Mets could be developing their next great young starting rotation. Mike looks back at the franchise’s rich pitching history and explains why player development isn’t always linear—even if Mets fans have been...
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Data and People
September has arrived, and the Mets have some important decisions to make with their late-season call-ups. Mike explains why David Stearns and the front office must look beyond projection models and evaluate the person behind the player. That challenge is especially apparent with Jonah Tong, who...
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Do the Mets Have Enough for 2027?
Mike takes one for the team, battling through a serious case of laryngitis to bring you the latest edition of Talkin’ Mets. With Andy Green now approaching 50 games at the helm, Mike takes a closer look at the bigger question facing the organization: Have the Mets shown enough to believe they can...
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Good Vibes
Mike Silva discusses the impact Andy Green has had on changing the atmosphere around the Mets. For the first time since June 2025, it feels like there’s genuine energy around the club—and that wearing a Mets uniform is fun again. Then, Ernie Dove of The Dove Report joins the show to assess the...
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Trash or Treasure Tryout
Mike Silva examines the post-trade deadline Mets and how David Stearns is making it clear: this team will be built his way. Could Francisco Lindor eventually become Stearns’ next difficult decision? Mike also breaks down some intriguing “Trash or Treasure” candidates auditioning for roles in 2027...
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No More Half Measures
Mike Silva reacts to the Mets trade deadline sell-off, applauding David Stearns and Steve Cohen for breaking from more than three decades of half measures and committing to a sustainable blueprint for winning. Mike evaluates the talent the Mets acquired, explains why prospect rankings should be...
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1986 and Hot Foot
Mike Silva reflects on the 1986 Mets during the weekend the club celebrated the 40th anniversary of its championship season. After revisiting the unforgettable 10th inning of Game 6 of the World Series, he shares why it may finally be time to celebrate that legendary team while allowing it to…
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The Dodgers Standard & The Mets Reality
Mike Silva breaks down the Dodgers' blockbuster acquisition of Tarik Skubal and explains why Los Angeles isn't bad for baseball—they're setting the standard every organization should aspire to reach. As the Dodgers continue what could become one of the greatest sustained runs in baseball history,...
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The Deadline that Defines the Mets
This year’s trade deadline is about more than adding or subtracting players—it's a defining moment for the Mets' future. Mike Silva explains why the next week is critical, as David Stearns and the front office must not only maximize their assets with an eye toward 2027, but also begin…
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Weekly Mailbag: iPads and AI Edition
This week's mailbag features listener questions on potential Francisco Lindor trade scenarios, whether the Mets should consider a full-scale rebuild, and how fans should navigate the nonstop speculation surrounding the trade deadline rumor mill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Is the Mets' Cupboard Really Bare?
Mike is joined by special contributor David Mills to evaluate the current state of the Mets' farm system, examine why the organization was unable to turn things around this season, and discuss the types of roster moves and organizational decisions that could position the club for playoff…
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The Noise Around the Trade Deadline
With the trade deadline rumor mill reaching a fever pitch, Mike discusses how fans should separate legitimate reporting from speculation. He explains why the Mets' weekend series in Philadelphia offered a glimpse of a team capable of contending in 2027 and makes the case that it's far too early…
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Lindor's Complicated Decline
The Mets closed out the ceremonial first half of the season with one of their most disappointing losses of the year, as Francisco Lindor's costly ninth-inning error reignited calls from some fans to move on from the star shortstop. Mike revisits the Lindor trade conversation from earlier in the...
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Mailbag: Chavez Comments, Stearns, 2027 Lottery Pick
In the second half of the show, Mike reacts to recent comments from Eric Chavez, then dives into the mailbag to discuss a potential Mets lottery pick in the 2027 MLB Draft, Steve Cohen’s interview with the New York Post, David Stearns’ performance, and whether Mike’s recent trolling of the…
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The Mets Deadline Strategy
Mike Silva returns from the holiday with some fireworks as he breaks down Will Sammon’s reporting on the Mets’ trade deadline strategy and offers his own thoughts on how David Stearns should approach the deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
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Reaction to Steve Cohen's Comments
Mike Silva reacts to Steve Cohen’s revealing interview with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He discusses why Cohen’s passion for the Mets remains as strong as ever, what the owner’s unwavering support of David Stearns says about the organization’s direction, and how Cohen’s...
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Stearns on the Clock
Mike Silva shares his first impressions of interim manager Andy Green and explains why the next 24 months are critical for David Stearns. With the organization at a crossroads, Mike examines what’s at stake and why this stretch may prove to be one of the most consequential periods in franchise...
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Toxic City
Mike Silva reacts to the firing of Carlos Mendoza and examines what comes next for the Mets. Was this the right move, or the latest symptom of a deeper organizational problem? Mike breaks down why the atmosphere surrounding the team has reached a toxic boiling point and what it means for the...
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What's Wrong With Freddy Peralta?
Are Freddy Peralta’s struggles really about performance, or is there something deeper going on? Mike examines the warning signs and explains why the Mets may need to be paying closer attention than most fans realize. He also looks at the Phillies managerial change and what it reveals about the...
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Relevent Summer
Mike kicks off the show by reflecting on the Knicks' championship run and the lessons it offers for the Mets. What can baseball's struggling club learn from a team that found a way to break through? Mike discusses a realistic path toward a meaningful summer in Queens and examines the types of...
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Glimmer of Hope
The Mets showed a glimmer of hope in the backdrop of the New York sports landscape. While the Knicks were captivating the city by winning the first two games of the NBA Finals, Christian Scott, Nolan McLean, A.J. Ewing, and Carson Benge all began to give fans hope of perhaps having their own...
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Extended MailBag
Mike also opens up an extended mailbag segment featuring one of the OG voices of Mets blogging, Steve Keane of the former Kranepool Society blog. The two discuss memories of Lee Mazzilli, evaluate David Stearns’ performance running baseball operations, debate the Mets’ offensive approach, and...
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The Zen of Bobby V
Producer Andrew Muscato joins the show to share unique insight into the newest inductee to the Mets Hall of Fame, Bobby Valentine. As a young film student at NYU, Muscato spent a season shadowing Valentine in Japan before later becoming his business partner in media. Few people can provide Mets...
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The Pitching Pipeline Test Begins
It’s a loaded two-hour show as we kick it off with Part 1 of 3. Mike Silva discusses why the clock has officially started on the Mets’ young starting pitching. With few position players in the minor leagues ready to make an impact, the development of Christian Scott, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong...
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Youth Movement
As the first third of the season comes to a close, it’s time for a serious evaluation of the 2026 Mets. Mike Silva breaks down why the numbers paint a troubling picture and how the National League playoff race may already be starting to slip away. But that doesn’t mean the rest of the season is...
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Part 2: Ryan Thompson Talks Early 90s Mets
Former Met Ryan Thompson joins the show to talk about his experience coming up through New York in the early 1990s, the pressure young players face in the Big Apple, and why succeeding in this market can be one of the toughest challenges in baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Part 1: Subway Series Wake Up Call
The Mets took two of three from the Yankees in dramatic fashion, and suddenly, there may be signs of life in Queens. Has the combination of a Subway Series win and the arrival of prospects Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing provided the spark this team needed to get back into the race? Mike Silva...
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False Hope
A 5-4 road trip should feel like progress, but Mike Silva still isn’t buying fully into the 2026 Mets. Despite strong pitching, improved league parity, and a team hovering in the mix, there’s still something missing — and Mike explains why the “half empty” view of this club hasn’t changed. Plus…
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Commitment to the Plan
Rebuild, you say? After giving Carlos Mendoza a “vote of confidence” and the extension to backup catcher Luis Torrens, Mike Silva believes the Mets are “doubling down” on their current plan and have no intention of rebuilding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
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Opportunity from the Crisis
The Mets are in the middle of another brutal losing streak, and frustration around the New York Mets is reaching a familiar boiling point. But what if this collapse is actually an opportunity? Instead of chasing short-term fixes and pretending this roster is one move away, Mike Silva explores how...
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How Did The Mets Get Here?
The Mets have dropped 11 straight, and the noise around the team is reaching a breaking point. While David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza are taking the heat, the roots of this collapse run far deeper—nearly a decade in the making. Mike Silva digs into the real causes behind the skid and explains why...
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Consequences of Impulsivity
The Mets were swept by the Dodgers, extending their losing streak to eight games and pushing the early season to a breaking point. On this off day, Mike Silva examines the different paths the organization can take to “shake things up”—and why the fan-favorite solution may come with bigger...
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Part 2: Positional Prospect Discussion
Talkin’ Mets returns with a special edition, shifting the focus from pitching to the organization’s top positional prospects. Which hitters are poised to make an impact? What are the under-the-radar names? Have the Mets taken a step forward in developing offensive talent under David Stearns?…
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McNeil Delivers, But Are the Kids Ready?
Jeff McNeil and the A’s rolled into Citi Field and left with a sweep, sending a frustrated Mets crowd to the exits with boos echoing throughout the ballpark. While much of the focus has been on the struggles of veterans like Francisco Lindor, Mike Silva shifts the conversation to what may truly...
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Bigger Things Ahead?
It’s been a frustrating opening stretch to the season for Mets fans. Underperforming stars, tough losses, a Juan Soto injury, and a red-hot start in the Bronx have made it feel like déjà vu all over again. But is this really the same story? Mike Silva breaks down why, beneath the surface, there…
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First Impressions
We rip the cellophane off the 2026 Mets season with some early impressions of the club. Mike Silva breaks down how the team looks out of the gate, which newcomers made an impact, and how the pitching staff responded after last season’s struggles. Get his take on the good, the bad, and the early...
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What If? Mapping Out the Mets Season
Spring Training is in the books, and the Mets open their 2026 season Thursday against the Pirates. Mike breaks down how Carson Benge moves front and center with Mike Tauchman sidelined, what the bullpen looks like without Craig Kimbrel, and the battle for that final 26th roster spot. Keith Raad…
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Part 2: The State of the Mets Pitching
Part Two of This Week’s show features a conversation between Mike Silva and Talkin’ Mets Contributor David Mills. David puts together a yearly top pitching and positional prospect list, and the guys talk about that and the state of the organization. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
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Part 1: Decisions, Decisions
With the final week of spring training here, the Mets are facing some tough roster decisions. One of the more interesting moves came when Ryan Lambert was optioned to minor league camp despite a dominant spring showing. Mike Silva breaks down what that decision says about the organization’s…
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Red Flags
Pitching has dominated the conversation at Mets camp in Port St. Lucie, but after some concerning outings from Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, Mike Silva asks the question: is the Mets rotation really as strong as we think? Mike breaks down the state of the staff, shifts the focus to the Mets…
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Depth on Display
Championships aren’t just built on stars — they’re built on the margins. After the first week of spring training games, Mike Silva looks at how David Stearns may already be giving the Mets a subtle but meaningful edge. Mike breaks down the early performances from several under-the-radar arms who...
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do
The first weekend of Spring Training games gave us the usual box scores filled with has-beens and long shots — but the real story wasn’t on the back fields. It was Steve Cohen’s comments about not supporting a team captain… and the far more revealing nugget about the front office that flew under...
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A podcast dedicated entirely to New York Mets baseball, hosted by longtime radio voice Mike Silva. For more than a decade, Mike has shared his passionate and objective insights on the team’s latest developments. Serving as the “bridge” between fans and mainstream media, he also occasionaly features conversations with beat writers, journalists, influential bloggers, and both former and current players.
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