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Why Am I a Mets Fan?
by CNY Central WSTM
'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets. While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central's sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'"
Episodes
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PERSONAL NEWS: An update on the show
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return to provide an update on the direction of this show. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for all of your support. PLEASE follow us @AshleyWenskTV and @SamCrostonTV on X and Instagram for further updates as we go along. This is not goodbye, just so...
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TRADE DEADLINE FRENZY: Dodgers get Skubal, Mets FIRE SALE
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return to discuss a BUSY MLB Trade Deadline! The Los Angeles Dodgers get the prize of the Deadline, 2x reigning AL Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal. On the other hand, the Mets host a FIRE SALE, selling off eight major league players for a group of prospects in...
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Mets LOSE series to Dodgers, who will go at Trade Deadline? PLUS, Beltran inducted into HOF
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return to discuss the Mets losing this weekend's series at Citi Field to the Dodgers. PLUS, Shohei Ohtani has been SHUT DOWN from pitching and the Mets approach the Trade Deadline with few untouchables. Juan Soto is hurt... who will be traded next week? And,...
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Mets SUNK at All-Star break...will they TRADE Lindor? PLUS, Ohtani hurt
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the first half of baseball season is OVER! The Mets are buried at 40-57, their WORST first half record since 1995. Will they TRADE Francisco Lindor at the deadline? Does he want to be traded? Who else will leave Queens in August? PLUS, HR…
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Steve Cohen "EXTREMELY WORRIED" about future of Mets, CONFIRMS Lindor/Soto issues
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen...and the team's continuous losing ways. The Mets are 15 games below .500 on July 7th...who should be dealt at the trade deadline? Who will the next manager be? And much more! Join us!…
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FALLOUT from Carlos Mendoza FIRING, players REACT
In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the fallout from the Mendoza firing and the players' reaction to it, as well as their initial thoughts on new Mets manager Andy Green. PLUS, former hitting coach Eric Chavez's comments on the behavior of Mets star Juan Soto.…
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Last-place Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski RETURN from vacation to discuss some major MLB news. On Friday morning, the New York Mets (34-47) FIRED manager Carlos Mendoza, who had been at the helm for 2.5 seasons. Andy Green will manage the team in the interim. Discussing Mendoza reaction, David…
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Benge, Ewing inject LIFE into the Mets on .500 West Coast Trip
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest week of action for the New York Mets. The Mets go 3-3 on their final west coast swing of the season and are now back in New York to host the Cardinals and Braves. Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury and Carson Benge and A.J....
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SCORCHING Soto: Mets SWEEP Marlins, head out west
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the Mets have won four straight games. The Mets SWEEP the Marlins, Juan Soto is on an absolute tear, and now this team heads out to the west coast to see if they can build momentum after a winning month of May. Join us!! 00:00-8:27: Juan Soto is...
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Is the season OVER for the Mets in MAY?!
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have gone from bad to WORSE. After winning 7 of 10, the Mets split a series with the Nationals and then get SWEPT by the Marlins. Is this season a lost cause already? What's wrong with Nolan McLean? And was calling up all of the...
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YOUNG GUNS: Mets have won 6 of 7, WALKOFF Subway Series finale
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a positive week for the New York Mets! The Mets are calling up ALL of the kids, including OFs A.J. Ewing and Nick Morabito. Carson Benge has two walkoffs in a week, the Mets take 2 of 3 in the Subway Series against the Yankees and all of a...
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EWING provides SPARK in MLB DEBUT
In this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with minor league beat reporter Ernest Dove to talk all things AJ Ewing. The outfielder got the call up to the Mets after just 12 games with Triple-A. #baseball #metsbaseball #mets #sports #podcast #newyorkmets #major...
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Mets in FREEFALL + Alonso TRASHES Stearns' "formulas"
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the continued sad state of affairs for the New York Mets. It's revealed that Pete Alonso spoke out against David Stearns' "formulas" last offseason...PLUS, how do the Mets fix baseball's worst record with 2+ months left until the trade...
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Mets' Mendoza is SAFE despite MLB's worst record
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest news surrounding Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets. On Friday, David Stearns told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo that the organization does not view the team's shortcomings so far this season as Mendoza's fault. Thoughts??...
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HOT SEAT: Mets are a MESS; will they FIRE Carlos Mendoza?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the DISASTER season that is unfolding right now for the New York Mets. Is April too early to see a season SINK? Is Carlos Mendoza on the hottest manager seat in baseball right now? And when is David Stearns going to answer for the...
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What is WRONG with the METS?!
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss a New York Mets team that is in FREEFALL. The Mets have lost ELEVEN straight games, their longest streak since 2004. WHO is to BLAME for this MESS of a Mets team? Is April too soon to panic? Join us!! 00:00-5:59: WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE...
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Mets SWEPT by Dodgers, have lost 8 STRAIGHT
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to assess the state of the New York Mets. The sky is falling after being SWEPT out of Los Angeles by the Dodgers. How has this team lost 8 in a row? Is it too soon to panic? When do we start holding David Stearns responsible for the results of the…
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DODGERS DISASTER: Mets losing streak hits SIX with Yamamoto, Ohtani up next
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the SIXTH straight loss for the New York Mets. The Mets fell to the Dodgers, 4-0, on yet another disaster class from David Peterson on Monday night. Can the Mets salvage a game or two of this series? Join us!! #mlb #mlbb #baseball #podcast...
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Mets head WEST to play DODGERS, is there a Francisco Lindor PROBLEM?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the Mets heading to the west coast to play the DODGERS! The Mets have lost five in a row and got swept by the A's at Citi Field this weekend...not great. PLUS, does this team have a Francisco Lindor problem? And what would be a successful...
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Soto HURT, Lindor is ice cold..but are the Mets BACK?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski return for this week's episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast. The Mets are 6-4 after a trip to the West Coast...where Juan Soto got hurt, Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette can't hit, but the Mets have an offensive explosion anyway. Is Nolan McLean a…
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LIVE FROM THE BALLPARK: Bichette boos, Devin Williams questions?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a show from NBT Bank Stadium on the home opener for the Syracuse Mets! We start with talk about the Triple-A Syracuse Mets and top prospects down on the farm, before getting into discussing the New York Mets and their start to the season. Join us!!...
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Mets SMOKE Skenes, Pirates on Opening Day
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK with an Opening Day recap!! What a start for the Mets. Paul Skenes gets chased from the game in the first inning, Brett Baty clears the bases with a triple, and Carson Benge homers in his FIRST MLB game! Join us! #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #newyork…
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MLB Opening Day is HERE! Ft. Jonah Tong, Ronny Mauricio
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for a pre-Opening Day episode of the Why am I a Mets Fan? Podcast!! We are catching up on the last pieces of info from Mets spring training, including Carson Benge making the team - PLUS predicting how this season will go. We also have EXCLUSIVE...
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Team USA DROPS WBC to Venezuela - why it WASN'T Nolan McLean's fault
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with a recap of the World Baseball Classic CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! Team USA earns silver medals, falling to Venezuela 3-2 in the final game. Nolan McLean starts the game for the United States, Aaron Judge doesn't show up, and Venezuela brings home a win...
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Soto vs. Ohtani for NL MVP? Plus, PERALTA named OPENING DAY starter
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK with another episode of the 'Why am I a Mets Fan?' podcast! This week, we're discussing all of the musings at Mets Spring Training in Port St. Lucie. Opening Day is less than a month away! Carlos Mendoza names Freddy Peralta the Opening Day...
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Who should you have your eyes on at Mets Spring Training? With Laura Albanese
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and joined by a very special guest! Newsday New York Mets beat reporter Laura Albanese joins us from Port St. Lucie to give an inside look at Mets spring training. How are all of the new faces faring? How is Juan Soto different this year? What's the...
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Steve Cohen says the Mets will NEVER have a Captain under his ownership
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss updates at Mets Spring Training. Owner Steve Cohen spoke to the media and said that the Mets will NEVER have a captain under his ownership...and a few other things. PLUS, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor speak on their relationship, and…
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Francisco Lindor HURT, Soto moves to LF
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the ins and outs of Mets Spring Training! Francisco Lindor is HURT and may need surgery on his hammate bone. PLUS, David Stearns announced on Tuesday that Juan Soto is moving back to left field....and the usual Spring Training bits and...
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Analyzing the projected 2026 Mets Opening Day STARTING LINEUP
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and Spring Training is HERE!!!! (almost). This week, we analyze the projected 2026 Opening Day lineup and starting rotation for the New York Mets. Who will play where, and who's at risk of starting the season in Syracuse? PLUS, does this team have...
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Mets SIGN Kimbrel + what would it take to get Tarik SKUBAL?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for another episode detailing the latest MLB offseason news and rumors. The Mets sign an aging Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league deal...plus, an exclusive article from the NY Post revealed some fascinating tidbits on the offseason this week. The Tigers...
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Mets trade for LUIS ROBERT JR, Bellinger BACK with Yankees
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another episode because the MLB hot stove is HOT. The Mets get their center fielder from the Chicago White Sox - Luis Robert Jr. is headed to New York for LuisAngel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauley. Did the Mets get a STEAL from the White Sox? PLUS,...
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BO BICHETTE to the METS in SURPRISE DEAL
One day after losing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets sprung into action. Was their backup plan better than their original one? #mlblb #mlb #mlbhotstove #newyorkmets #newyork #dodgers #losangeles #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #sports #podcast #baseball #baseballlife Learn more about your ad...
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Kyle TUCKER to the DODGERS in MONSTER deal
The horrors are ENDLESS. They CAN'T keep getting away with this. Kyle Tucker choses the Dodgers over the METS and BLUE JAYS. Four years, $240M deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dodgers, Mets, Jays IN on KYLE TUCKER Sweepstakes
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the free agent market for Kyle TUCKER! Smoke and rumors surrounding Tucker are heating up this week, with the star outfielder allegedly down to three teams - the Mets, Dodgers, and Blue Jays. Where will he sign? PLUS, the Yankees are at a...
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TOP THREE BEST and WORST MLB Offseasons SO FAR
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for more MLB offseason analysis! This week, we're coming at you with our WAY too early top three WINNERS and LOSERS of the MLB offseason so far. We've got six teams on our minds - with some honorable mentions too. Are the two New York teams the…
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What IF the Mets are ACTUALLY DONE?!
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to analyze the OFFSEASON MOVES (or lack thereof) from the New York Mets. Tonight, we tackle the question we've been avoiding - what IF the Mets are actually DONE adding players in free agency? Or are much closer to that than we think? Is this a full...
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METS Christmas WISH LIST + Jeff McNeil TRADED to the A's
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for a HOLIDAY EDITION of the Why Am I a Mets Fan? Podcast! What are we MOST hoping the Mets leave us underneath the tree this offseason? PLUS, Jeff McNeil was traded to the A's as we were taping the show - live reaction. And, answering some of your...
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Mets sign Jorge POLANCO...DIAZ, Alonso introduced in LA, BAL
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another edition of the 'Why Am I a Mets Fan?" Podcast! The Mets sign infielder Jorge Polanco to a 2 year/$40 million dollar deal.. is this the CONSOLATION prize for FLOPPING at the Winter Meetings? Plus, Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz are introduced…
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ORIOLES sign ALONSO: WHAT are the METS doing?
In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss ALONSO signing with the ORIOLES. Is it a good thing that the Mets are breaking up the CORE or will this offseason be remembered in INFAMY? #mets #mlblb #mlb #mlbteams #baseballteam #baseballplayer #baseball #mets #orioles #mlbhotstove...
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DIAZ TO DODGERS: Mets LOSE the best closer in baseball
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and EDWIN DIAZ is GONE. The longtime Met, one of the best closers in baseball, is headed to LOS ANGELES on a three-year deal with the Dodgers. Buckle your seatbelts, because we have a LOT to say on this one. PLUS, Pete Alonso is shopping himself at…
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ALYSSA ROSE: Howie's daughter speaks on ALL THINGS New York METS
On this episode of the WHY Am I a Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha and Ashley interview Alyssa Rose, Howie Rose's daughter, on all things Mets. From her early fandom, to her relationship with her dad, to her hot takes on the current state of the New York Mets, this episode covers it all. 00:00-3:40:...
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NIMMO GONE: Mets TRADE OF Brandon Nimmo to TEXAS for Marcus Semien
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have breaking news on this Sunday night. Longtime New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been TRADED to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. From the emotions behind trading the longest-tenured Met to the logistics behind the deal...we've…
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TRADE RUMORS: Will the Mets trade McNeil, Nimmo, Senga?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss all of the news and rumors for the New York Mets heading into next season. With rumors swirling after the GM meetings, who will still be a Met in 2026? Could key members of the core be traded? All that and more on this week's episode!...
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DIAZ TO DODGERS? Edwin Diaz Free Agency RUMORS
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss an Edwin Diaz EMERGENCY - Jeff Passan wants him to sign with the Dodgers?! Discussing all things Diaz free agency...would it make sense for the Dodgers? Who would the Mets replace him with? And how much money is he going to get? Join us!...
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ALONSO OPT OUT: Will Mets Slugger STAY or GO? Will LAD resign ROJAS?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as baseball free agency begins. The big topic of discussion today: Will Pete Alonso STAY or GO? The Mets' longtime first baseman opted out of his deal last week - should David Stearns make an effort to retain him? If not, what other options exist for...
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What can the Mets LEARN from the Dodgers' SUCCESS?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for an end-of-week wrap up! More on the Freddie Freeman debate, PLUS what can the Mets learn from the Dodgers' success? Then, getting into some preliminary Mets offseason MOVES - Alonso, Diaz opt out, Soto MVP finalist, and MUCH MORE! 00:00-4:57:...
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DODGERS DYNASTY: LA celebrates Dodgers' World Series WIN!
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back after taking a few days to digest the Dodgers' World Series win! From a remarkable Game 7 to the World Series parade in LA - we're discussing it all. PLUS, a debate on Freddie Freeman's legacy and will the Dodgers THREE-PEAT? 00:00-2:24: Ashley's…
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GOING to GAME 7: DODGERS beat BLUE JAYS in WILD GAME 6
In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Dodgers 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays. It ALL comes down to GAME 7. 00:00-3:17: DODGERS win in TORONTO 3:18-7:09: YAMAMOTO is NASTY, who would be DODGERS MVP if they WIN? 7:10:-9:30: THIS GAME had a CRAZY FINISH 9:31-13:53:...
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TREY YESAVAGE is a SAVAGE: DODGERS DOWNED by BLUE JAYS in GAME 5
In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the shift that has occured in the World Series now that the Blue Jays have won Games 4 and 5. Can the Dodgers pull out two more in Canada? 00:00-7:24: Trey Yesavage is having a POSTSEASON to REMEBER 7:25-12:39: Did DODGERS chances to...
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TIED UP: DODGERS fall to BLUE JAYS in GAME 4
In this video, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Blue Jays' gutsy victory in Game 4 of the World Series to tie it up 2-2. Is tomorrow's game a MUST WIN for the DODGER if they want to win it ALL? 00:00-3:48: BLUE JAYS pull off GUTSY win 3:49-5:39: VLADDY DADDY hits homer off OHTANI...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets.
While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central's sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'"
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