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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?'"
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- 2 days ago28 min
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, Carlos Beltran was inducted into Cooperstown on Sunday, and we were there! Join us! 00:00-4:13: Mets LOSE 2 of 3 to Dodgers at Citi, win on Sunday 4:14-7:55: Dodgers SHUT DOWN Shohei Ohtani from pitching 7:56-17:21: Who will Mets TRADE at next week's Deadline? Will Francisco Lindor stay or go? 17:22-19:38: Juan Soto HURT - will he return this season? 19:39-26:15: Carlos Beltran's Hall of Fame induction - we were in Cooperstown! #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #nymets #dodgers #dodgersnation #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #mlbb #mlb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #podcast #baseball #sports #shoheiohtani #ohtani #lindor #franciscolindor 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
- 2 weeks ago30 min
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 Derby/All Star Game things to watch AND Shohei Ohtani's injury keeps him from traveling to Philly. Join us! 00:00-9:24: Devin Williams is a disaster, Mets SWEPT by Red Sox, limp into All Star break 9:25-12:39: WHO will Mets trade at Deadline? 12:40-22:13: Will the Mets TRADE Francisco Lindor? He says "no comment" on if he would WAIVE his no trade clause 22:14-25:54: All-Star Game, HR Derby breakdowns/things to watch for 25:55-29:08: Shohei Ohtani HURT, to miss All Star Game in Philly #mets #newyork #nymets #baseball #mlbb #mlb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #podcast #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #stevecohen #franciscolindor #lindor #mlballstargame #shoheiohtani #ohtani 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
- 3 weeks ago33 min
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! *PLEASE NOTE: This episode was filmed on Monday 7/6, PRIOR to the Mets' Monday night win over the Braves 00:00-5:00: Mets nearly BLOW a 7-run lead in the ninth inning on Sunday 5:01-7:48: Juan Soto will START the All Star Game for the NL...did the Mets create their own version of Mike Trout? PLUS, Dodgers lead NL with four All Star starters 7:49-16:50: Steve Cohen REAFFIRMS David Stearns' job security. WHAT is he thinking?! 16:51-18:42: Cohen on FIRING Carlos Mendoza 18:43-24:18: Steve Cohen CONFIRMS there were issues between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor last season but says they are in the past. Juan Soto compares it to....kissing a girl ? 24:19-29:54: Cohen admits Mets' farm system has had "regression," is "extremely worried" about future of organization and admits that 2027 could be "tougher" 29:55-31:57: Rumors on Mets' next manager...Carlos Beltran the 'favorite'? Alex Cora comments on Mets organization #mets #newyork #mlbb #mlb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #mlbbshorts #baseball #podcast #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #stevecohen #juansoto #franciscolindor #dodgersbaseball #mlballstargame 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
- Jun 30, 202625 min
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. 00:00-5:49: Our INITIAL thoughts on new METS manager ANDY GREEN 5:50- 7:59: What did the PLAYERS say about MENDOZA'S firing? 8:00-15:52: Eric Chavez drops BOMBS on his podcast about JUAN SOTO (HIS REPORT, UNCONFIRMED) 15:53-19:33: WHO will be the next METS MANAGER? 19:34-23:21: Marcus Semien HURT, Mauricio ACTIVATED #mlblb #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #newyorkmets #newyork #mlbbshorts #sports #sportsnews #podcast #mendoza #mets #baseball 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
- Jun 26, 202625 min
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 Stearns' press conference, potential next managerial candidates, and a whole lot more! Join us! 00:00-5:35: Mets FIRE manager Carlos Mendoza - was it deserved? 5:36-18:03: How much of this is on David Stearns vs. Mendoza? How did the Mets get themselves into THIS MESS?! 18:04-23:51: Andy Green takes over in the interim, going over potential next managerial candidates (Alex Cora? Albert Pujols?), and what the Mets should look for in their next leader #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #metsbaseball #mlbbshorts #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #sports #podcast #carlosmendoza #mendoza #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
- Jun 10, 202622 min
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. Ewing are injecting life into this team. Can the Mets build off of a stretch where they've won 7 of 10? Join us! 00:00-3:45: Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury 3:46-5:05: Kodai Senga rehab stint DELAYED 5:06-11:47: Mets go 3-3 on west coast swing, take the series against the Padres, Carson Benge is HOT 11:48-14:32: Pat Murphy trashes Brandon Sproat on the Brewers 14:33-20:18: If the Mets keep rolling, could they be BUYERS at the Trade Deadline? #mets #newyork #mlb #baseball #mlbb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #sports #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #brewers #milwaukeebrewers 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
- Jun 2, 202628 min
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 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
- May 27, 202629 min
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 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
About Why Am I a Mets Fan?
'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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