Talkin Mets with Mike Silva

The Mets continue to captivate the fans. Following a thrilling victory to conclude the London Series, the team has won four out of its last five games. However, it's uncertain whether this recent success is sustainable. Mike discusses the potential strategies of David Stearns and Steve Cohen leading up to the trade deadline.

Darryl Strawberry had a profound message for the 2024 Mets, David Stearns, and Steve Cohen. Mike Silva contrasts that with J.D. Martinez's “no pressure” statements after the team meeting earlier in the week. It’s time for the organization to use Strawberry’s challenge as a theme going forward when bringing players into the fold. 

Jorge Lopez flipped out and threw his glove. That is the story the media will tell you to generate content. Mike Silva gives you what Lopez symbolizes, the urgency that David Stearns needs to address the problem, what to clean up, and the real meaning behind what happened with Lopez. Listen to the latest Talkin’ Mets to hear Mike’s State of the Union on Wednesday afternoon’s messy antics at Citi Field. 

David Stearns and Steve Cohen have big decisions as the team heads into the trade deadline. With the core players being so below their career norms, it’s time for them to be honest about the next two years, which might not be what they initially thought. Hear Mike’s thoughts on how they need to frame their message and manage fan expectations. 

After a week where Edwin Diaz blew three saves and the Mets lost 2 of 3 to the lowly Marlins, Mike Silva questions whether it’s time to move on from the 2022 core and start fresh.

Hear his thoughts on Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo. Just like a bad relationship that isn’t working, perhaps it’s time to go separate ways to make life better for both parties. 

Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off against the Braves salvaged a lost weekend at Citi Field, where there appeared to be a vast gap between the NL East contenders and the Mets.

With Memorial Day just around the corner and the Wild Card race shaping up to be more competitive than initially thought, should the discussion about dealing Pete Alonso start to take shape?

Hear Mike discuss Joel Sherman’s report on Alonso’s contract negotiations, the c...

MLB has been messing with the rules and trying to legislate everything for the last decade. The ambiguity creates problems, and we saw that this year with the McNeil-Hoskins incident and now with Alonso and the blocking the plate scenario on Wednesday. Mike explains why this is an example of how overreaction to one play and fear of social media outcry makes things worse. 

May is here, and we can finally start to see who this 2024 Mets team is. Are they the sub-.500 bunch that seems not to hit when they get good pitching and not pitch when they hit? Why aren’t they better despite an elite bullpen and decent starting pitching results? The warning signs from the West Coast trip seem to have become a reality. This team is frustrating, and Mike will tell you why 

Mike Silva was live in Tampa for Christian Scott’s debut. Everyone is buzzing about the young righty's repertoire and poise. Did you know he wasn’t the only Mets prospect to shine this weekend? Saturday was a banner day for Mets pitching up and down the organization. Hear Mike discuss that and his road trip experience. 

Official scorekeeper Howie Karpin joins the program to discuss his latest book, "976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched New Careers and Broke New Ground.” One of the reasons we are able to do “Talkin’ Mets” today is the work of Howie and other pioneers in the sports media business back in the late 1970s. Hear Howie share stories about great nights at the old Sports Phone and how it helped give birth to the pioneer in sports media ...

The Mets took two of three from the Dodgers in dramatic fashion. The weekend was fun for many reasons, and this team is showing early signs of resiliency and heart. Is the sum greater than the parts? Are we about to go on a similar ride with this group as we did in 2022? Maybe, but Mike also discusses some early warning signs that should concern you. 

Mike rounds out the show with Mark Rosenman of Kiners Korner. Mark’s website, which includes a postgame “Zoom Room,” has become a popular destination for fans yearning for something similar to the Ralph Kiner postgame shows of the past.

Hear Mark and Mike discuss Doc Gooden’s retirement ceremony, the atmosphere at Citi Field, and some of the ways Mark is bringing Mets fans a positive community experience.

The Mets got some homegrown help this weekend as Jose Butto shined in a 6-inning//9 strikeout performance. Can Butto and perhaps Christian Scott give the Mets a homegrown flair to their rotation later this summer?

The crowds at Citi Field were small but passionate. With their weekend performance, the Mets fans showed they could create a home-field advantage for the Amazin’s. Hear Mike’s thoughts on that and the ovation for Francisco...