Talkin' Mets

Talkin' Mets

A podcast dedicated entirely to New York Mets baseball, hosted by longtime radio voice Mike Silva. For more than a decade, Mike has shared his passionate and objective insights on the team’s latest developments. Serving as the “bridge” between fans and mainstream media, he also occasionaly features conversations with beat writers, journalists, influential bloggers, and both former and current players.

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September 7, 2026 65 mins

Jonah Tong is back in the big leagues, and his latest start gave Mike hope that the Mets could be developing their next great young starting rotation. Mike looks back at the franchise’s rich pitching history and explains why player development isn’t always linear—even if Mets fans have been conditioned to expect immediate greatness from their young arms. In the mailbag, he discusses Bo Bichette’s future, wha...

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September has arrived, and the Mets have some important decisions to make with their late-season call-ups. Mike explains why David Stearns and the front office must look beyond projection models and evaluate the person behind the player. That challenge is especially apparent with Jonah Tong, who could be in line for a promotion despite working through an uneven minor-league season. Plus, Mike lets his hair down and reminisces about...

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August 23, 2026 47 mins

Mike takes one for the team, battling through a serious case of laryngitis to bring you the latest edition of Talkin’ Mets.

With Andy Green now approaching 50 games at the helm, Mike takes a closer look at the bigger question facing the organization: Have the Mets shown enough to believe they can contend in 2027?

He also opens the mailbag to discuss whether Francisco Lindor could eventually move off shortstop, what a potentia...

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August 16, 2026 95 mins

Mike Silva discusses the impact Andy Green has had on changing the atmosphere around the Mets. For the first time since June 2025, it feels like there’s genuine energy around the club—and that wearing a Mets uniform is fun again.

Then, Ernie Dove of The Dove Report joins the show to assess the organization in the aftermath of the trade deadline. Ernie breaks down several of the newest additions to the system, reveals th...

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August 9, 2026 73 mins

Mike Silva examines the post-trade deadline Mets and how David Stearns is making it clear: this team will be built his way.

Could Francisco Lindor eventually become Stearns’ next difficult decision?

Mike also breaks down some intriguing “Trash or Treasure” candidates auditioning for roles in 2027 before wrapping up with a mailbag on Sean Manaea, Kodai Senga, and the value—and danger—of prospect ranking...

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August 3, 2026 37 mins

Mike Silva reacts to the Mets trade deadline sell-off, applauding David Stearns and Steve Cohen for breaking from more than three decades of half measures and committing to a sustainable blueprint for winning. Mike evaluates the talent the Mets acquired, explains why prospect rankings should be viewed with caution, and shares why this deadline strategy could mark a turning point for the organization's future.


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August 2, 2026 63 mins

Mike Silva reflects on the 1986 Mets during the weekend the club celebrated the 40th anniversary of its championship season. After revisiting the unforgettable 10th inning of Game 6 of the World Series, he shares why it may finally be time to celebrate that legendary team while allowing it to take its rightful place in history. Mike also explores what truly makes New York championship teams resonate across generations and why the c...

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August 2, 2026 62 mins

Mike Silva breaks down the Dodgers' blockbuster acquisition of Tarik Skubal and explains why Los Angeles isn't bad for baseball—they're setting the standard every organization should aspire to reach. As the Dodgers continue what could become one of the greatest sustained runs in baseball history, Mike examines why the Mets have fallen on the wrong side of that divide. He also evaluates the Mets' return for Freddy Peralta and ...

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July 26, 2026 77 mins

This year’s trade deadline is about more than adding or subtracting players—it's a defining moment for the Mets' future. Mike Silva explains why the next week is critical, as David Stearns and the front office must not only maximize their assets with an eye toward 2027, but also begin establishing a clear organizational identity at a time when fan apathy is growing. Mike also makes the case that Carlos Beltrán remains o...

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July 19, 2026 39 mins

This week's mailbag features listener questions on potential Francisco Lindor trade scenarios, whether the Mets should consider a full-scale rebuild, and how fans should navigate the nonstop speculation surrounding the trade deadline rumor mill.


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July 19, 2026 41 mins

Mike is joined by special contributor David Mills to evaluate the current state of the Mets' farm system, examine why the organization was unable to turn things around this season, and discuss the types of roster moves and organizational decisions that could position the club for playoff contention in 2027.


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July 19, 2026 23 mins

With the trade deadline rumor mill reaching a fever pitch, Mike discusses how fans should separate legitimate reporting from speculation. He explains why the Mets' weekend series in Philadelphia offered a glimpse of a team capable of contending in 2027 and makes the case that it's far too early to give up on Francisco Lindor despite the recent frustration surrounding his play.


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July 13, 2026 73 mins

The Mets closed out the ceremonial first half of the season with one of their most disappointing losses of the year, as Francisco Lindor's costly ninth-inning error reignited calls from some fans to move on from the star shortstop. Mike revisits the Lindor trade conversation from earlier in the week, explaining why such a move is not only highly unlikely but would also complicate any realistic plans to contend in 2027.

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In the second half of the show, Mike reacts to recent comments from Eric Chavez, then dives into the mailbag to discuss a potential Mets lottery pick in the 2027 MLB Draft, Steve Cohen’s interview with the New York Post, David Stearns’ performance, and whether Mike’s recent trolling of the Yankees on social media is all in good fun or in poor taste.


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July 5, 2026 32 mins

Mike Silva returns from the holiday with some fireworks as he breaks down Will Sammon’s reporting on the Mets’ trade deadline strategy and offers his own thoughts on how David Stearns should approach the deadline.


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July 2, 2026 36 mins

Mike Silva reacts to Steve Cohen’s revealing interview with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He discusses why Cohen’s passion for the Mets remains as strong as ever, what the owner’s unwavering support of David Stearns says about the organization’s direction, and how Cohen’s willingness to be involved could introduce more diverse thinking into an analytics-driven front office.

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June 28, 2026 69 mins

Mike Silva shares his first impressions of interim manager Andy Green and explains why the next 24 months are critical for David Stearns. With the organization at a crossroads, Mike examines what’s at stake and why this stretch may prove to be one of the most consequential periods in franchise history. The last time they were in a similar situation led to the Los Mets era and the hiring of Brodie Van Wagenen.

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June 26, 2026 37 mins

Mike Silva reacts to the firing of Carlos Mendoza and examines what comes next for the Mets. Was this the right move, or the latest symptom of a deeper organizational problem? Mike breaks down why the atmosphere surrounding the team has reached a toxic boiling point and what it means for the franchise moving forward.


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June 22, 2026 69 mins

Are Freddy Peralta’s struggles really about performance, or is there something deeper going on? Mike examines the warning signs and explains why the Mets may need to be paying closer attention than most fans realize. He also looks at the Phillies managerial change and what it reveals about the delicate balance among the front office, the clubhouse, and the manager tasked with bringing it all together.

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June 14, 2026 67 mins

Mike kicks off the show by reflecting on the Knicks' championship run and the lessons it offers for the Mets. What can baseball's struggling club learn from a team that found a way to break through? Mike discusses a realistic path toward a meaningful summer in Queens and examines the types of reinforcements David Stearns may need to pursue to keep the Mets relevant in the postseason race.

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