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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 talk about his new book, BASEBALL: THE MOVIE, out this May and available for pre-order now. Check out Noah's Substack, Good Eye (a perfect blend of films and baseball).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of James' book this week!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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, 0.94 HR/9 over 63 starts), but a decent 2022, a low-risk financial commitment for 2024, and a very unique change of scenery all lends credence to the Mets' hope that Severino can rebound after an atrocious 2023 (6.65 ERA, 2.32 HR/9 over 89.1 IP).  More analysis on the show. Talk soon, pals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 conundrum, how it's affecting Mark Vientos' development, and how it could be slowing down Ronny Mauricio's final stages.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices