Episodes

  • SCORCHING Soto: Mets SWEEP Marlins, head out west

    SCORCHING Soto: Mets SWEEP Marlins, head out west
    Jun 2 2026
    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 SCORCHING hot, Mets sweep Marlins at Citi Field 8:28-14:06: Semien showing signs of life...what will the Mets DO with Bichette/Baty/Vientos defensively when Lindor returns? 14:07-19:05: Is there a CHANCE the Mets BUY at the Trade Deadline? 19:06-21:35: The rotation DISASTER, Peterson to the bullpen 21:36-23:26: What would be SUCCESS on the West Coast trip? 23:27-27:01: The Atlanta Braves (and Dom Smith?!) are the best team in baseball #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreator #mlblb #baseball #mets #metsbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #juansoto #soto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Is the season OVER for the Mets in MAY?!

    Is the season OVER for the Mets in MAY?!
    May 27 2026
    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 kids too premature? Join us! 00:00-3:21: The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals 3:22-9:56: Mets get SWEPT by the Marlins in Miami 9:57-15:03: What is WRONG with Nolan McLean? Does he need to be sent back down to Triple-A? 15:04-17:43: The lineup is UNWATCHABLE 17:44-19:34: Will they fire Carlos Mendoza at any point? 19:35-27:34: Was calling up SOME of the kids too premature? Morabito back down to Triple-A, Wenninger pitching well for Syracuse #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #mlb #mlblb #mlbb #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #baseball #newyorkcity #newyorkcity #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • YOUNG GUNS: Mets have won 6 of 7, WALKOFF Subway Series finale

    YOUNG GUNS: Mets have won 6 of 7, WALKOFF Subway Series finale
    May 19 2026
    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 sudden have won six of their last seven games. Is the youth movement here to stay?? Join us!! 00:00-10:50: Mets SWEEP Tigers, WALKOFF Subway Series win, maybe the kids are alright? 10:51-17:02: Rotation worries - Clay Holmes HURT for forseeable future. What do the Mets do with Sean Manaea? 17:03-22:55: Mets score 16 runs against the Nationals on Monday night, call up No. 11 prospect Nick Morabito. Is the outfield of the FUTURE already here?? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #baseball #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #sports #mets #newyork #newyorkcity #newyorkmets #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #yankees #newyorkyankees FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • EWING provides SPARK in MLB DEBUT

    EWING provides SPARK in MLB DEBUT
    May 13 2026
    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 #majorleague #majorleaguebaseball #mlb #mlbb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Mets in FREEFALL + Alonso TRASHES Stearns' "formulas"

    Mets in FREEFALL + Alonso TRASHES Stearns' "formulas"
    May 11 2026
    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 deadline? Join us!! 00:00-8:09: Pete Alonso says David Stearns will still be "fiddling with his f**ing formulas" when his career is evaluated for the HALL OF FAME 8:10-15:00: Mets acquire INJURY PRONE PLAYERS and then are SHOCKED when everyone is hurt in May 15:01-20:48: Will the Mets FIRE Carlos Mendoza? 20:49-22:16: We are on the hunt for a specific hat #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreator #baseball #podcast #sports #podcastclips #podcasts #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #mets #newyorkcity #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Mets' Mendoza is SAFE despite MLB's worst record

    Mets' Mendoza is SAFE despite MLB's worst record
    May 2 2026
    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?? Join us!! #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #mets #metsbaseball #podcast #baseball #podcastclips #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • HOT SEAT: Mets are a MESS; will they FIRE Carlos Mendoza?

    HOT SEAT: Mets are a MESS; will they FIRE Carlos Mendoza?
    Apr 28 2026
    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 shortcomings of this team? Join us!! 00:00-3:50: Phillies fire Thomson, Red Sox fire Cora, Mets SWEPT by Rockies at Citi Field 3:51-7:35: Carlos Mendoza is on the HOTTEST seat in baseball 7:36-15:16: The Mets can't hit - and it's really, really bad. Plus, more on Mendoza 15:17-24:00: This is DAVID STEARNS'S MESS and he should have to answer for it 24:01-26:42: What on EARTH are the Mets going to do with Kodai Senga?! #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #podcast #newyorkmets #mets #baseball #metsbaseball #podcastclips #sports #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #newyork #newyorkcity FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod *PS: Shoutout to Queenie N. for the gift! Thank you so much! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • What is WRONG with the METS?!

    What is WRONG with the METS?!
    Apr 20 2026
    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 METS?! Swept in Chicago, Conforto comes through for the Cubs, the pitching is FALLING APART 6:00-8:34: Is Juan Soto coming back enough to SAVE THINGS? 8:35-16:48: We have a Brett Baty and Mark Vientos PROBLEM. Not to mention, Carson Benge isn't ready 16:49-24:19: WHO is to blame here? Will the Mets FIRE Carlos Mendoza? Is David Stearns more at fault? Steve Cohen? 24:20-27:28: Lack of emotional attachment from the fanbase 27:29-29:34: The schedule lightens up...but it still feels like change needs to be made #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #metsbaseball #baseball #podcast #podcastclips #sports #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins