Andy Martino welcomes special guest co-host Todd Zeile to the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as things are heating up for the Mets with the offense and the MLB Trade Deadline. Todd delivers detailed breakdowns of several Mets hitters, including Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, and Dom Smith. Andy and Todd also go deep on rumors and strategies surrounding what the Mets could do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and go back in time to re-visit the beginning of David Wright’s career in 2004.

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Todd Zeile stops by the show to talk Mets bats and trades

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets get ready for a huge homestand following an up and down trip through Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Doug and Keith discuss Gary Cohen’s comments about Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, what is was like calling crazy games against Pittsburgh with Gary Thorne, the struggles of Edwin Diaz, and the possible emergence of the Mets offense. The guys also look at what the Mets need to do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, and spoiler alert – it’s pitching help!

Keith talks Cincinnati chili, Pittsburgh pitfalls, and the homestand ahead

Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, following a dramatic weekend for the Mets that featured a big come-from-behind win, and big come-from ahead loss, and more big injury news. The guys react to the latest Jacob deGrom injury problems, the struggles of Edwin Diaz, and a rare emotional outburst from manager Luis Rojas. Doug and Andy also take the temperature of the Mets as the MLB trade deadline approaches, as they look into where things stand with potential additions, and what this team actually needs as the race for the NL East gets tighter.

The Mets roller coaster continues to roll up, down, and sideways

Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins welcome special guest Jon Hurwitz to the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the co-creator of Cobra Kai and the Harold & Kumar franchise - and also a huge Mets fan – stops by the show to talk baseball, movies, and more. The guys go behind the scenes of the Harold and Kumar series, and talk about the excitement of the Mets taking Kumar Rocker in the 1st round of the MLB Draft. They also tease Season 4 of Cobra Kai, talk about being a Mets fan in LA, look back at some Mets memories, and look ahead to the second half of the season. Jerry and Jon also deliver a doubleheader of Rain Delay Recommendations, with 2 different movie selections this week! Later, Doug and Jerry discuss the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game exploits of Pete Alonso and Taijuan Walker, and Jerry reveals what he thinks the Mets should do ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

Mets fan, Cobra Kai and Harold & Kumar co-creator Jon Hurwitz stops by the show

There’s no All-Star Break for the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a jam-packed show with the MLB Draft in full swing and a big second half of the season sitting ahead for the Mets. Joe DeMayo, co-host of SNY’s Mets Prospective, joins the show for a deep dive discussion on Kumar Rocker, the big name pitcher from Vanderbilt whom the Mets selected 10th overall on Sunday night. The guys also talk about Mets prospects Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, and the overall state of the team’s farm system. Later, Doug and Andy play GM and look at all the options for the Mets at the trade deadline, as the team makes their second half push for the postseason.

The Mets grab Kumar Rocker in the draft, look ahead to 2021 second half

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, the guys discuss what kind of trades they want to see the Mets make at the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline and if Pirates All-Star 2B Adam Frazier could help the team. Keith tells Doug he is ready to hand-off the Mets' World Series baton to a younger generation of Mets champions and thinks this year's squad can do it. Doug and Keith also share their opinions of Francisco Lindor choosing to bunt in certain situations and how they'd prefer their star shortstop's hitting approach to be.

Keith's ready to hand-off the Mets' World Series baton

Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on which players and positions the Mets could set their sights on as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Could a Josh Donaldson, Jose Berrios or Michael Pineda be in the cards as the front office monitors how Carlos Carrasco performs coming off his hamstring injury? Andy and Doug also go through a slew of Mets personnel now that we are halfway through the 2021 season to determine whether their season has been "half full" or "half empty."

Mets first half glass is half full

Doug Williams and Jerry Blevins are back with an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets continue to slug through injuries and a lack of slugging. Doug and Jerry discuss what it’s like in the clubhouse when the hitters struggle behind a strong pitching staff, what it’s like for a position player to take the mound, and what’s it’s like for the pitchers today as they get investigated for sticky substances on the field. The guys also look at the pressure that Michael Conforto faces in his contract year, the up and down development of David Peterson, another movie choice for Jerry’s “Rain Delay Recommendation” segment, and Jerry shares a great story about Jim Thome.

Jerry Blevins returns to talk Mets hitters, pitchers, and sticky investigations

Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on the Mets' slumping offense which is opening the door for their NL East division rivals to gain games on them in recent weeks. The guys dive into how much longer the pitching staff can keep the team in games and how the inevitable returns of Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard could impact trade decisions made by the front office. Andy and Doug also go into how the Mets have been upgrading their analytics department and how much different it's looked than years past. Will Pete Alonso turn it on like 2019 or be more like a Cody Bellinger and have spurts of greatness. Is Michael Conforto feeling the pressures of his contract year? All that and more on this episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon.

Slumping Mets offense, analyzing the new analytics department

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as some big bats return to the Mets lineup, and Keith’s return to the booth with Gary and Ron delivers some big moments. Doug and Keith break down some SNY booth calls that involved singing and wind chimes, then they focus on the field to discuss the debut of Tylor Megill, the injury to Joey Lucchesi, and the continued inconsistency of Francisco Lindor and the Mets hitting as a whole. The guys also talk about the inspections of pitchers as umpires check for foreign substances, and how it’s not enough to stop the decline of offense in MLB.

The Mets get some hits, as Keith sings some hits

Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they focus on the Mets' jam-packed schedule with players set to return from the injured list. Doug and Andy dive into owner Steve Cohen's recent comments on a Jacob deGrom contract extension and where thins stand as of now. They also discuss the Mets lineup with some key players set to return soon and how it could possibly impact the chemistry with a stretch of double headers and no off days until the All-Star break.

No breaks till All-Star but Mets have reinforcements on the way

Doug Williams welcomes former Mets pitcher Jerry Blevins to the regular roster of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, and the guys deliver a new episode as the Mets deal with wins and injuries. Doug and Jerry lead off with the drama surrounding the health of Jacob deGrom, and how the Mets should handle their ace moving forward. Jerry also takes the podcast behind the scenes of everything that happened and is happening with sticky stuff and foreign substances in MLB, and reveals what really made this a big issue in baseball. The guys also discuss surprises and stories from the bullpen, and Jerry drops a baseball movie recommendation for the next long Mets rain delay!

Drama with deGrom, and Jerry Blevins sticks to the show

Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a new edition of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as they put the focus on the Mets pitching. Doug and Andy do a deep dive on the way the Mets have managed the health and innings of their staff, from being cautious with the health of Jacob deGrom, to being careful with the use of Joey Lucchesi. They also discuss the success of manager Luis Rojas, who despite facing questions about his bullpen decisions, might be developing into a valuable leader who can help the Mets get to the next level of winning. 

Preserving the Mets pitching, with a hopeful long road ahead

Doug Williams and Keith Hernandez drop a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Pete Alonso drops bombs on and off the field, and the Mets stay in first place in the NL East at the “One Third” mark of the 2021 season. Doug and Keith discuss the secret of the Mets success so far this year, look at how their pitching is carrying them despite the struggles of David Peterson, and break down the exploits of the bench. The guys also do a deep dive on sticky substances, Pete’s comments on the subject, and Keith’s return to the SNY booth next to Gary Cohen.

The Mets lead the pack, while Pete crushes baseballs and baseball

Doug Williams and Andy Martino are back with a new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as the Mets grabbed some wins out west on their way to Baltimore. Doug and Andy talk about the team’s success in San Diego, the continuing dominance of Jacob deGrom, where things might be headed contract-wise for deGrom, and whether or not Francisco Lindor is truly ready to get going at the plate. They guys also talk about Andy’s new book, “Cheated: The Inside Story of the Astros Scandal and a Colorful History of Sign Stealing,” which reveals what really happened when the Mets split with newly-hired manager Carlos Beltran, and how the scandal affected the Mets as they had just hired Beltran to manage the team when the Astros story broke open.

Mets split with San Diego, and the story behind the Mets split with Carlos Beltran

Baseball Night in New York host Doug Williams and SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino bring it every week on the Shea Anything podcast as the guys discuss and debate everything surrounding the New York Mets.

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