Best Amazin Mets Alumni Podcasts (2024)

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Terry Collins Talks About Carlos Mendoza's Impact On The 2024 Mets 25:48

19h ago25:48

25:48

Terry Collins and Jay Horwitz consider each other best friends in baseball, in this interview they reflect on moments like Terry's argument with Tom Hallion, his relationship with 2015 Mets David Wright, Noah Syndergaard and Daniel Murphy and talks about how important Carlos Mendoza has been for this Mets team this year! Terry also talks about this…

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What Are The KEYS To The 2024 Mets Success?! w/ Brandon Nimmo 23:02

8m ago23:02

23:02

Brandon Nimmo sits down with Jay Horwitz, the two have known each other since Brandon's earliest days with the Mets organization and Jay was the legendary Mets PR guy. In this conversation they not only reflect on Brandon's career thus far and talks about the lessons he learned from David Wright, Curtis Granderson and others. but they also talk abo…

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Are These REALLY The Best Moments In METS History?!? 34:09

9d ago34:09

34:09

Todd Ehrlich comes in to talk with Jay about his book “20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History: Our Generation of Memories, From 1960 to Today”, the conversation leads to Jay going back and bringing up memories of being on hand for some of these moments like the ’69 Miracle Mets, Bill Buckner and the ball that got by him in 1986 and the firs…

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How Tuesday's Children Lead To a Lifelong Mets Friendship For Todd Zeile 21:09

7d ago21:09

21:09

Jay Horwitz is joined by Todd Zeile, David Spampinato and Becky Rossman. Becky is the CEO of Tuesday's Children, a national organization that provides healing and resilience for military families of the fallen and those who continue to be affected by September 11th. David Spampinato is a current Mets employee whose father lost his life that day who…

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Did Bobby Ojeda REALLY Have To CLIMB A FENCE To Attend The 1986 World Series Parade?! 38:01

10d ago38:01

38:01

Bobby Ojeda joins Jay Horwitz just in time for his favorite team he played for, The Mets, to play the first team he played for, the Red Sox. In this amazing conversation Bobby Ojeda tells Jay about his longstanding feud with Bill Buckner, stemming from a players only meeting about an oncoming strike, Ojeda also talks about taking at bats vs Nolan R…

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Robin Ventura Gives Behind The Scenes Story on Piazza Impression and Bobby Valentine's Disguise! 32:34

29d ago32:34

32:34

Robin Ventura was part of some of the most memorable Mets moments of the late 90's and early 2000's. In this interview he gives details ONLY someone who was there could tell, the stories behind Bobby Valentine's famous disguise, why Robin impersonated Mike Piazza during a rain delay at Yankee Stadium, the "Grand Slam Single" and even the story behi…

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Do the Mets Have the MOST DEDICATED Fanbase in the MLB?! This Fan Since 1962 Thinks So! 24:07

24d ago24:07

24:07

Jay sits down with lifelong Mets fan and marketing director of Myriad Restaurant Group,Tracy Nieporent. Tracy tells the story of his 60+ year fandom of the New York Mets, remembering iconic moments such as the Endy Chavez catch and Johan Santana no-hitter. In Jay’s first ever interview with a BONAFIDE lifelong Mets fan, the two discuss what makes t…

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How Did the 1986 New York Giants Discover the Mets World Series Win in the Middle of a Game?!? 32:42

1M ago32:42

32:42

NFL Hall-of-Famer and legendary New York Giant, Harry Carson, sits down with Jay to discuss iconic Giants moments from the 1980s. Carson remembers Lawrence Taylor’s incredible Thanksgiving Day performance in 1982, finding out that the Mets won the 1986 World Series in the middle of the game and the origin story of the famous “Gatorade Bath.” To lea…

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What Did David Wright Say To Wilmer Flores The Night He Thought He Got Traded?? 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

David Wright sits with longtime friend Jay Horwitz to talk about the call he got from Jay when he was drafted by the Mets all the way to his final game in uniform. The conversation also covers the 2015 trade deadline, the time Jay snuck David into the All Star Game as a prospect under the guise of a reporter and the night WIlmer Flores thought he w…

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Is Edgardo Alfonzo the GREATEST Playoff Performer in Mets History?!? 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

Jay sits down with Mets legend Edgardo Alfonzo to talk Alfonzo’s most iconic playoff performances, his relationship with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, and the “greatest infield of all time” of the 1999 Mets. Alfonzo recounts his journey coming up through the minor leagues and talks about giving back to the organization in his retirement. To learn mo…

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John Franco and Glendon Rusch Talk Impact of Mercury Mets Jersey 10:30

2M ago10:30

10:30

On Saturday, July 27th Mets fans will have a chance to get a Mercury Mets Mike Piazza jersey when they come to the game! Ahead of this, John Franco and Glendon Rusch talk about the "Turn Ahead The Clocks" promotion many teams got in on in 1999! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli…

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How Did MAGIC Help Michael Cuddyer During His Baseball Career?! 26:15

2M ago26:15

26:15

Michael Cuddyer was with the Mets for their incredible 2015 World Series run and got to be teammates with longtime friend David Wright, whom he grew up in the same town as and both attended the same high school. Cuddyer shares memories of the Wilmer Flores game. the Yoenis Cespedes trade, his relationship with former Met and Twin (like himself) LaT…

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What Does Jon Matlack Think the 1973 and 2024 Mets Have in Common?? 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

Jay sits down with Jon Matlack to discuss the unforgettable pennant race and playoff run of the 1973 Mets. Jon tells stories of Willie Mays’s base-running IQ, Jerry Grote’s senses behind the plate, and what led up to the notorious brawl between Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose. Jon encourages Mets fans to maintain optimism in the 2024 playoff race, insi…

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Mike Piazza Reflects on Roger Clemens Bat Throw, Subway Series Moments, and Ted Williams Mentorship 27:03

3M ago27:03

27:03

As the Subway Series rivalry is heating up during the summer months, Jay sits down with Mike Piazza to discuss some of Mike’s greatest moments vs the Yankees. Mike breaks down his feud with Roger Clemens, recalls Ted Williams visiting him as a 16-year-old prospect and debates whether American or Italian pizza is superior. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Teaser 0:4…

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Lee Mazzilli Reflects on the Legacy of Willie Mays and their Unforgettable Bond 17:07

3M ago17:07

17:07

In the wake of the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, Jay sits down with his old friend and former Met, Lee Mazzilli, taking a moment to look back on Willie’s legacy. Lee recalls meeting Willie for the first time as a teenager, being coached by him in the minor leagues, and reflects on their enduring relationship that changed his life. To lear…

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Is The Leiter Family The MOST Successful Family in Baseball HISTORY?! | Convo w/ Al & Mark Leiter 27:28

3M ago27:28

27:28

The Leiter family is the first time two professional baseball players have had sons to both go on and play for MLB themselves! In this conversation, Jay talks to Marc and Al about the kind of baseball dads they were, the stress of watching your kid vs playing yourself, their own stories about playing each other and more! To learn more about listene…

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Is Turk Wendell Living His Best Life as a Farmer?! 27:15

4M ago27:15

27:15

Turk Wendell is enjoying his second career as a farmer, living on a farm in Adel, Iowa with cattle, pigs, chickens and cats! Listen to this breakdown where Turk explains what a day in the life of a former big leaguer turned farmer is like and learn how many eggs Turk gets a day, how the cattle are …dispersed and more! Make sure to check out our ver…

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What METS Memorabilia Did This ASTRONAUT Bring To SPACE?! | Mike Massimino 25:55

4M ago25:55

25:55

Mike Massimino has been to space a few times but it seems his favorite place is sitting at a ballpark watching the Mets! In this interview, he talks to Jay about what piece of memorabilia he brought to space and how the whole concept came about, his friendship with Tom Seaver which resulted in him bringing a bottle of Tom's wine to space and Mike's…

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Is Daniel Murphy Going To WRECK Chase Utley In a London Home Run Derby? | Amazin' Conervsation 23:23

4M ago23:23

23:23

Daniel Murphy is preparing to face off against Chase Utley in a Home Run derby when the Mets and Phillies face off in London! In this conversation with Jay Horwitz he discusses the preparation for that as well as his new career as a broadcaster having called a few Mets games for SNY. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit…

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The Story Behind Some of The Most Iconic Mets Photos With Longtime Team Photographer Marc Levine 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

Marc Levine has been taking photos for Mets since the late '80s and behind every iconic Mets photo is someone snapping the shots and for so many of them, that guy is Marc Levine. Marc talks about some of the legendary photos he has taken like the Endy Chavez catch from 2006, the Johan picture after his no-hitter that became a shirt, the Darryl Stra…

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Earl Monroe Talks Knicks 2024 Run and Jalen Brunson Similarities 20:17

4M ago20:17

20:17

On this episode we are joined by Earl “The Pearl’ Monroe, someone Jay Horwitz got the privilege top watch in action at the garden for many years! Earl got to feel the thrill of being a champion in New York and he speaks with Jay about how good this Knicks team looks, what of himself he sees in Jalen Brunson and if he thought Walt Frazier always had…

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Darryl Strawberry Talks Long Road To June 1st Number Retirement with Wife Tracy 24:20

5M ago24:20

24:20

Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy join Jay Horwitz in the lead up to Darry's number retirement on June 1st. Darryl and Tracy have devoted their life to their faith and helping others and talk about the importance of Darryl's journey and how the bumps along the way have helped him save many more people's lives than he could have ever expected. To…

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Jimmy Kimmel Talks Mets Fandom, Favorite All-Time Met and Hopes for 2024 18:46

5M ago18:46

18:46

Jimmy Kimmel produced the ESPN docuseries "Once Upon a Time in Queens" based on his lifelong Mets fandom. Jay caught up with Jimmy, spoke with him about his first pitch in 2015, why he wore 31 when throwing the pitch, memories of going to Mets games and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…

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Todd Hundley Talks Pete Alonso, Getting Advice from Barry Bonds and How Catching Has Changed 28:16

5M ago28:16

28:16

Todd Hundley talks about being an every day catcher, a story about getting advice from Barry Bonds, his take on Pete Alonso's swing and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Jay Horwitz Talks BRAND NEW Silver Sluggers Program!! 12:07

5M ago12:07

12:07

This season the New York Mets launched their first-ever Silver Sluggers. Jay sits down with Katie Rakowski, Manager of Marketing and Program Activation at the Mets to discuss the inspiration behind the program and even reveal some special alumni guests that will be participating. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht…

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Butch Huskey Talks About Being Last Met To Wear 42 21:05

6M ago21:05

21:05

When MLB retired Jackie Robinson's number 42 league wide, those who were wearing it prior got grandfathered in, one of those players was Butch Huskey who had promised as a child he would wear that number if he were to make it to the show. Butch reflects on the importance of the number, Jackie's career, and the night when the Mets helped retire the …

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Jack Fisher Talks About Being The First Met to Pitch at Shea Stadium 20:48

6M ago20:48

20:48

Jack Fisher was the first Met to pitch at Shea Stadium 60 years ago this month, against the Pirates and the Mets will play the Pirates on the anniversary of the beloved ballpark's opening. Jack reminisces about striking out Roberto Clemente for the first K at Shea, the fans that supported the team through it all for that tough first year and much m…

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Bud Harrelson's Mets Legacy, Bond with Tom Seaver & Him Brave Fight vs Alzheimer’s w/ Kim Harrelson 24:18

6M ago24:18

24:18

In this episode, Jay welcomes Kim Harrelson, the former wife of Mets great Bud Harrelson who passed away just a few months ago. Later this week at Opening Day, the Mets will be honoring Bud by not only having his family be a part of the Opening Day ceremonies, but the Mets will be wearing a patch to honor Bud for the 2024 season. Kim talks about th…

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From Ping Pong to Play-by-Play: Marv Albert's Journey to Sports Broadcasting Stardom! 21:00

6M ago21:00

21:00

Marv Albert, the longtime voice of the New York Knicks, the Rangers and even worked pre and post game for the Mets during the '69 and '74 championship runs! He came back in '86 with Bob Costas and tells a story of being in the Mets dugout for it. In this interview Marv also talks abut being from a broadcast family dynasty, what his earliest origins…

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Did Matt Harvey Like Being Called The Dark Knight?! 24:04

7M ago24:04

24:04

Matt Harvey reflects on the phenomena that was Harvey Day, his rookie year, the 2015 Mets World Series run and what it was like being the face of what felt like the hottest team on the planet at the time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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How Did Darryl Strawberry Save Barry Lyons’ Life? 24:51

7M ago24:51

24:51

Barry Lyons caught for early Dwight Gooden and had his life saved by Darryl Strawberry, in this episode of Amazin' Conversations he reflects on both instances and talks about his time with the Mets ahead of two major number retirements coming this year, To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri…

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What Is The Origin of Bill Raftery's "Onions!" Call?! | Amazin' Conversations 24:54

7M ago24:54

24:54

Jay is joined by his longtime friend and legendary college basketball coach and announcer Bill Raftery. Jay and Bill reminisce over their years working together, where Bill gets all of his iconic catch phrases from and what he thinks the state of local teams like St. Johns and Rutgers can look forward to To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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Which Mets Starters Witnessed The Birth of Jon Niese's Child?!?! 20:42

7M ago20:42

20:42

Jon Niese talks with Jay about his time with Mets, the pitchers who watched him see his child's birth of facetime, Carlos Beltran paying for his nose job and his hunting preserve. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices…

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Was Garth Brooks on The 2000 Mets?! 17:26

8M ago17:26

17:26

As Spring Training is upon us, Garth Brooks and Jay reminisce over their time together back in the spring of 2000 when Garth Brooks joined the Mets for camp. Garth shares his stories of playing with Todd Zeile, Mike Piazza and John Franco, getting his 2000 NL Championship ring, keeping in contect with players like Robin Ventura and much more in thi…

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Was Benny Agbayani Patrick Mahomes' Favorite Babysitter?! 19:28

8M ago19:28

19:28

Benny Agbayani is an all-time beloved Mets, "Benny and the Mets" used to fill the airs of Shea Stadium. Jay talks with Benny to talk about his new passion, coaching his son who is a top ranked high school prospect in Hawaii. Benny also spoke about some Mets memories like his playoff home runs, thinking he was giving away a third out ball to a fan, …

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Could The Mets Have Won in 1986 Without Sid Fernandez?! 21:01

8M ago21:01

21:01

Many people say the Mets would not have been able to lock down their World Series championship in 1986 without Sid Fernandez. Jay and Sid discuss this as well as many other topics in an especially great conversation. Sid also talks about his memory of Sandy Koufax visiting the Dodgers at Spring Training, pitching behind Doc Gooden, playing with Dar…

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Was John Maine's Time With The Mets Under-Appreciated?! 20:11

8M ago20:11

20:11

John Maine was thrust into big playoff moments after injuries in the 2006 Mets playoff run and he more than delivered! Outside of that, Maine stayed with the team for a few years and had another big moment in 2007 when he almost had a no-hitter in the second to last game of the season keeping the Mets playoff hopes alive. Would you say John Maine d…

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Darryl Strawberry On Getting His Number Retired on June 1st 22:53

8M ago22:53

22:53

Ahead of getting his number retired this year on June 1st at Citi Field, Darryl Strawberry sits down with Jay Horwitz, a man he's known since the very beginning of his Mets career. Darryl doesn't only look back on his time with the team but also what he's done with his life after baseball to help the world and learn from his mistakes. The on-field …

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Eric LeGrand Continues To Lead an Inspiring Life, Finding Passions and Pro Wrestling 21:07

9M ago21:07

21:07

Eric LeGrand talks about what life has been like since his on-field injury that would change his path, but lead him on an amazing journey of self discovery and resilience. Since the injury Eric has become a public speaker, and a businessman with a wide array of interests including a whiskey brand and a coffee shop. Eric talks about having his numbe…

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Pat Hanlon and Jay Have 80 Years Combined Work With Mets and Giants 30:05

9M ago30:05

30:05

Lifelong fan of the New York Football Giants catches up with his pal Pat Hanlon, VP of Comms for the team. Between the two of them there is over 80 years of Pro New York Sports experience and filled with memories with greats like Michael Strahan and Eli Manning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin…

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Ed Kranepool Was 17 Years Old Facing Koufax, Dyrsdale and Gibson 29:26

9M ago29:26

29:26

Imagine being 17 years old and going up against the all-time legends of baseball? That was Ed Kranepool's life while rooming with players in their 30's like Frank Thomas. Ed talks about his time with the Mets playing with the likes of Willie Mays, Tom Seaver and being on those 1969 Miracle Mets! To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra…

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Meet John Gibbons, 2024 Mets Bench Coach and Former Met 26:56

9M ago26:56

26:56

John Gibbons is part of new manager Carlos Mendoza's coaching staff for the 2024 Mets, but this isn't his first time wearing Orange and Blue. Gibbons was drafted by the Mets in 1980 and won a world series with the Mets in 1986 as a bullpen catcher. Gibbons would make a name for himself as a major league manager with the Blue Jays and a podcaster. T…

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Kevin Mitchell Talks Doc and Darryl Number Retirements 25:48

10M ago25:48

25:48

1986 Met and 1989 NL MVP Kevin Mitchell comes on the show to talk about his teammates Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry ahead of their number retirements this summer. Kevin also talks about regrets, how he feels about his career all these years later and dispels a rumor about himself. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit…

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Billy Wagner States His Case for Cooperstown 24:10

10M ago24:10

24:10

Billy Wagner has made progress on the Hall of Fame ballot over the last few years and while he remains optimistic about his chances for 2024 he isn't letting it overtake his life. Billy talks with Jay about what he's been doing to pass the time while waiting to hear about this monumental achievement, mainly by coaching high school baseball and bein…

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Is Bull Durham THE Quintessential Baseball Movie w/ Ron Shelton 20:33

10M ago20:33

20:33

Writer and Director of the all-tune classic baseball movie Bull Durham, Ron Shelton joins the show to talk about his book which covers the making of the beloved movie, "The Church of Baseball". In this conversation the two talk about casting Kevin Costner, the fight with the studio over Susan Sarandon and how Jay as a PR guy related to the film and…

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Tiki Barber Talks Not Being in The Pro Football Hall of Fame| Amazin' Conversations Podcast 25:02

10M ago25:02

25:02

WFAN host and former New York Giants great Tiki Barber came on to speak with Jay about his more recent career change into professional broadcaster where he hosts Evan and Tiki on WFAN with Evan Roberts. Giants superfan Jay Horwitz talks with Tiki about not being in the Hall of Fame, an embarrassing moment the two shared when Tiki visited the Mets c…

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What The Jets and The Giants NEED To Do with Boomer Esiason | Amazin' Conversations Podcast 26:01

11M ago26:01

26:01

Some of you know Boomer Esiason as the longtime voice of mornings on WFAN, some of you know him as the famous Bengals and Jets QB, Jay Horwitz knows him as a lifelong fan of the New York Mets who grew up idolizing Tom Seaver. Boomer lays out what he would do with the New York Jets and Giants if he were GM, where he thinks Zach Wilson will fit into …

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Getting Ready For "Titanes Del Caribe" At Citi Field With Former Met Juan Lagares 11:49

11M ago11:49

11:49

Citi Field will host the first-ever Dominican Winter League (LIDOM) Series between rivals Los Tigres del Licey and Las Águilas Cibaeñas, and former Met Juan Lagares will be playing for Las Águilas Cibaeñas. In this conversation with Jay, the two discuss Juan's time with the Mets, including his 2015 World Series run and Gold Glove award, as well as …

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Seth Greenberg Talks About NIL Solutions and The Upcoming College Season 32:27

11M ago32:27

32:27

With the college basketball season a little over a week away. Seth Greenberg joins longtime friend Jay Horwitz to discuss the state of the sport, their time together at FDU, and Seth’s current job at ESPN. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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New York In The 80’s With NY Rangers Great Ron Greschner 17:32

11M ago17:32

17:32

New York Rangers great Ron Greschner takes Jay through what the 80’s were like in New York City in the 70’s and 80’s, going to Studio 54 and seeing some Mets there, as well as late nights with Rusty Staub that ended with Golf Balls flying down Third Avenue. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com…

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