In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim recaps the Mets' latest surge, Francisco Lindor's recent upward trajectory, Mark Vientos' red-hot return to action, Brett Baty's future, plus a very early, very rough look at the upcoming trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', we celebrate the Mets' sweep over the Pirates this week at Citi Field, delve into who's hot and who's not, tip the cap to this Metropolitan pitching staff early on, and look ahead to a very tough series coming up against the Dodgers in L.A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In this episode of Simply Amazin', Tim talks about Dwight Gooden's wonderful weekend in Queens, the Mets' recent winning ways, and what this recent stretch could mean for the 2024 season. Competitive summer on deck? We shall see. Plus, Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, and a look ahead at the upstart Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…

Mets baseball is back and so is Simply Amazin'. Tim is joined by New York sports renaissance man Joe Pantorno ofamNewYork to talk all things Mets before Thursday's (weather permitting*) season opener versus the Brewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tim Ryder & Tarun Sharma

Tim and Tarun hit record just as the Hall of Fame announcements began. No dice for Billy Wagner or Gary Sheffield, but three cheers for Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer! Mark Feinsand of MLB.com is reporting that the Mets are kicking tires on former Astros reliever Ryne Stanek, so, naturally, we discuss. And pal Noah Gittell stops by to ta…

Tim is joined by MLB.com editorial producer, creator of Shea Bridge, and author of Only In Queens: Stories From Life As A New York Mets Fan (available now!) James Schapiro to talk about writing a book (!!!), life in an MLB press box (covering multiple teams!!), and what we think of the Mets' moves this winter. Check out our socials for a giveaway o…

In this episode, Tim and Tarun return for a rundown of what's been happening in Flushing and around the league. Have the Mets done enough to get into the dance this fall? We shall see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tim Ryder & Tarun Sharma

Tim and Tarun delve into the Mets recent depth moves while they wait for Yoshinobu Yamamoto move to transpire, plus peek into the framework of what a big trade could hypothetically look like if the Mets were presented with a situation of the sort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Well, the dominoes have certainly begun to fall. Shohei Ohtani is heading to Hollywood. Juan Soto will be doing his thing in The Bronx, and the Mets are stacking depth. Some may be getting restless, but ya gotta believe David Stearns & Co. have a plan....right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Emergency pod!!! Per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Mets and 29-year-old right-hander Luis Severino have agreed to terms on a one-year free agent contract. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the deal is for $13 million over one season. The former Yankees standout has dealt with some tough times since his 2017-2018 peak (3.18 ERA, 10.53 K/9, 2.27 BB/9,…

WE ARE BACK!! Tim and Tarun return for a quick offseason SP primer and look ahead to the Queens Baseball Convention in Flushing this Saturday (Tim will be on the State of the Mets panel, Mets legends Billy Wagner, Cliff Floyd, and Terry Collins will be speaking; elite times). Tickets available here or at the door! Learn more about your ad choices. …

Our buddy Pizza Sports Guy — PSG, to his pals — makes his Simply Amazin’ debut to talk Shohei Ohtani’s Queens cameo this weekend, Pete Alonso’s HBP escapades, and quite a bit more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tim Ryder & Tarun Sharma

No long description necessary here. Andrew Claudio of Mets Therapy (and Knicks Film School!!) returns to the show for entirely too much fun considering the mostly disappointing ride the 2023 Mets have taken us on. Follow Andrew on all mediums! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The Mets are (miraculously) still alive. Can they make an improbable run to a Wild Card? Outlook is doubtful. But at the very least, just as the Baby Mets learned this year, maybe this organization needed to fail in order to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tim Ryder & Tarun Sharma

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by purveyor of prospects (specifically Mets farmhands), Ernest Dove to talk about the Metropolitans' latest nosedive, the upcoming trade deadline, and what's going on with the Mets' minor league system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun toss around the prospects of the Mets regaining enough footing to make a real push, the deadline deals that should happen regardless, and the youth movement that must take place over the final months of the season. Metsies gotta know what they've got in order to know what they've got. Learn mor…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun jump into the Mets' current status as less-than-stellar pretenders as opposed to high-priced contenders, if there's time to make a run, and where things are heading if they don't. Plus, PLAY THE KIDS!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun are flabbergasted at the ineptness of these New York Mets and wonder how things could have gone so terribly wrong. And of course, how far should the Mets go ahead of the August 1 trade deadline? Fire sale coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by entertainment, music, and sports writer Jason Tabrys to talk about the joys of working and actually having fun doing it, plus some outstanding Mets chatter. Follow Jason on Twitter and be sure to check out his array of solid content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun lament the Mets' 2023 version of the June swoon (1-8 since June 2), try to pinpoint what's gone wrong, and what (if anything) can be done to turn this season around. Because if it doesn't there are gonna be some changes coming to Flushing in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

These Metropolitans are rolling, folks. In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun jump into the Mets sweep over the Phillies, starting pitching that's looking much stronger, Kodai Senga's ridiculous repertoire metrics, Francisco Álvarez's meteoric rise (plus some meteoric praise), and we wrap things up with the Daniel Vogelbach conundr…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun dive into the Mets' five-game winning streak. Resiliency, clutch hitting, and starters going deep into games have given this team a blueprint. And it's working well. We also jump into the catching situation that’s about to grow exponentially in Flushing and whatever else jumps out at us. Learn …

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun revel in the Mets' most convincing showing of the season in taking two of three from Tampa, marvel at the young guys doing their respective things, and look ahead to the Guardians with Tarun's buddy and lifelong Cleveland fan Carter joining in the fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', the Mets current funk even has Tim at a loss. The offense is struggling, the pitching has been inconsistent and/or just plain bad, and the losses are mounting at an alarming pace. New York needs something to change. And quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun reflect on an oddly encouraging series loss at home to Atlanta, Tylor Megill's progress, and the exciting trajectories of Brett Baty and Francisco Álvarez. Plus, there are no easy parts of the schedule in Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim and Tarun thoroughly enjoy a Metsies sweep in Oakland, then discuss the impending arrival of Brett Baty in Los Angeles on Monday, Eduardo Escobar losing his grip on third base, Max returning, and whatever else is cooking on a funky Sunday evening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun lament the Mets getting hammered in Milwaukee (as one does...), talk about Max Scherzer's so-so start to the season, Francisco Álvarez joining the squad, and welcome ESPN's Paul Hembekides (go get Greeny & Hembo's new book, Got Your Number) and WFAN's Lori Rubinson (WFAN on Sunday nights, strea…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun break down the Mets taking three-of-four in Miami to start the season, the defensive contributions of Francisco Lindor, encouraging outings from David Peterson and Tylor Megill, Tommy Pham's big day, and, of course, Kodai Senga's electric MLB debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', we break down the Mets' Opening Day win in Miami, then speak with ESPN's Mike Greenberg, co-author of Got Your Number: The Greatest Sports Legends And The Numbers They Own with Paul "Hembo" Hembikides, before wrapping up with predictions from our friends from The Apple, Eric Belyea, Alex Horowitz, and Chris …

In the 200th episode of Simply Amazin' [airhorns], Tim and Tarun discuss Brett Baty and Mark Vientos being optioned to Triple-A days ahead of camp breaking and all the hoopla surrounding that, plus a look at the David Peterson/Tylor Megill spring competition and some wildly off-topic banter. Thanks to each and every one of you who have listened alo…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun talk about Edwin Diaz's unfortunate injury at the World Baseball Classic, and how despite the injuries to him and Jose Altuve, the WBC is still a huge win for the game. Plus, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander are locked in, Brandon Nimmo is hurting, and the Mets have a plan. Learn more about yo…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim is joined by author and lecturer Erik Sherman to discuss his latest book, Daybreak at Chavez Ravine: Fernandomania and the Remaking of the Los Angeles Dodgers, some great Mets history, (co-writing books with Davey Johnson, Mookie Wilson, and Art Shamsky will surely fill those coffers), and how we feel wi…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun delve into everything cooking in Port St. Lucie this week (Duffy's wings, without a doubt). New rules to navigate. Brett Baty is ready to assume his spot. Ronny Mauricio is a very strong man. Pete Alonso is already in midseason form. And Daniel Vogelbach talk! Learn more about your ad choices. …

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', METS BASEBALL IS BACK! Well, almost. But it sure does feel that way, huh? We've got news on Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Darrin Ruf, Daniel Vogelbach, Francisco Alvarez, Max Scherzer, and, of course, Steve Cohen's comments this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun are joined by Evan Drellich, senior writer at The Athletic and author of Winning FIxes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess to discuss the new book, plus Mets baseball is back!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

We are BACK!! And we've brought guests. In the latest episode of Simply Amazin' Tim and Tarun are joined by the podcast voices of the New York Mets, Marc Luino and James Schiano of the Mets'd Up Podcast. Great Mets talk and fun ensues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Talk about a holiday miracle! In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun do just that. The Mets made arguably the splash of the century with the overnight signing of Carlos Correa, pushing New York's payroll to a staggering $380 million-plus, but is it good for the game? We discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun break down the Mets eight-year, $162 million deal with Brandon Nimmo, their five-year, $75 million pact with Japanese right-hander Kodai Senda, and what expectations will be attached to a $350 million-plus payroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun (and Owen!) analyze and digest Jacob deGrom's hasty exit from Queens and how the Mets pick up the pieces. Plus, the rest of the dominoes that must fall once the hole Jake left is filled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tarun returns (!!!) to gauge where the Mets stand as the offseason heats up, and director Andy Billman joins the show to talk about his new documentary, War On The Diamond, the story Ray Chapman, his untimely demise, and the century-old rivalry that developed with it. Be sure to check our War On The Diamond …

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', we have a World Series champion (congrats, Astros) and the first Mets' signing off the offseason (congrats, Edwin Díaz). How the dominoes fall from here is anyone's guess, but getting this one out of the way early is a huge win for New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Rich MacLeod of Just Mets drops by to talk about what the heck happened to the Mets this year and what to do about it heading into the offseason. Elite times were had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Tim Ryder & Tarun Sharma

We are BACK!! Tarun has the week off so Tim and Parlay Jay from Dimers.com dive into the Mets' extremely disappointing finish (told ya, it's been a while..), what's on the docket this offseason, how this wild postseason is unfolding (and why), plus all the trimmings and fun that come with Jerry's appearances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', our guy James Mastrucci of ThisIsBelieveland.com drops by with an update on our old friends in Cleveland, Amed Rosario and Andrés Giménez. And our buddy Donovan from the Friars on the Farm podcast returns to preview the Mets/Padres series. LFGM, pals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

With the biggest series in recent Mets memory kicking off on Friday night in Atlanta, the Mets added some fuel to the fire late Thursday via reports that top prospect Francisco Álvarez will be joining the team for the stretch run. No pressure, young man. Sweep and you clinch, take two and you're in the driver's seat. Play your game and good things …

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun dive into the Mets' series win in Milwaukee, their first postseason appearance since 2016, a painful MLB record, and discuss who's been the New York Mets' most valuable player this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun run the gauntlet; swept by the Cubs, sweep the Pirates, Roberto Clemente Day, Eduardo Escobar's torrid stretch, the dual engines that are Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, the Mets' tentative postseason rotation falling into place with Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer leading the Fearsome Five (or…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun break down another Metropolitan series win (they keep doing that!), marvel at how quickly the tides can turn and how often they do over a 162-game season, and look ahead at what should be an exhilarating final three-plus weeks of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun discuss the Mets taking two-of-three from the Dodgers, watershed August performances from Mark Canha, Jeff McNeil, Francisco Lindor, and Jacob deGrom, how a soft schedule ahead can't be overlooked, and what the postseason pitching staff might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

In the latest episode of Simply Amazin', Tim and Tarun are joined by labor lawyer and baseball writer Eugene Freedman to break down in great depth the MLBPA's unprecedented, nuanced, and unequivocally awesome step of attempting to unionize the minor leagues. Plus, BEAT L.A.!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…