WOW! YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO throws a COMPLETE GAME in the NLCS
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss an absolutely DISRESPECTFUL performance by YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO in the NLCS to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the series. How do the Dodgers keep doing this? The Brewers are in trouble as the series heads back to LA.
00:00-3:16: NAILS! YAMAMOTO throws complete game in the NLCS
3:17-5:39: Are the Brewers OK? Milwaukee isn't playing its best baseball
5:40-6:43: DODGERS lineup is SOLID 1-9
6:44-10:08: DODGERS v. MARINERS World Series would be FASCINATING
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PREDICTIONS: NLCS, ALCS - who advances to the World Series?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and October baseball is in full swing! Predicting how the NLCS and ALCS will shake out - which outcomes are better for the game of baseball? Can the Dodgers repeat? PLUS, a discussion on an MLB salary cap and rumors about what kind of contract Pete Alonso is looking for.
00:00-12:48: Are the Brewers are BAD matchup for the Dodgers? NLCS prediction
12:49-20:54: Are the Blue Jays in TROUBLE? ALCS prediction
20:55-27:11: Could the Dodgers/Brewers series impact a possible MLB SALARY CAP?
27:12-32:24: Pete Alonso is rumored to be looking for a 7-year deal....should the Mets give it to him?
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YANKS, PHILS IN TROUBLE: Are the Yankees WASTING Aaron Judge?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the divisional rounds of the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees and Phillies are in TROUBLE against the Blue Jays and Dodgers - can either team climb out of an 0-2 hole? Are the Yankees wasting Aaron Judge's prime...or is Judge the problem? PLUS, comparing the stars - how do Vlad Guerrero Jr., Judge, and Shohei Ohtani measure up to each other in the playoffs?
00:00-2:03: DAAAA YANKEES LOSE
2:04-4:58: Trey Yesavage is a SAVAGE, Vlad's a beast
4:59-7:09: The Blue Jays lineup is DANGEROUS
7:10 -9:59: Can the YANKEES still WIN the ALDS?
10:00-17:42: Comparing OHTANI, JUDGE, GUERRERO JR. in the POSTSEASON
17:43-22:10: Will Aaron Judge's LEGACY be TARNISHED if he always flops in OCTOBER?
22:11-25:30: Dodgers are SMOKING the Phillies
25:31-26:08: MARINERS facing TIGERS
26:09-29:03: Can the Brewers win the World Series?
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The Mets CLEAN HOUSE + Wild Card ROUNDUP
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss comprehensive changes to the Mets' coaching staff heading into 2026 as well as a roundup of the results of each Wild Card series. The Mets made sweeping changes, parting ways with both hitting coach Eric Chavez and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, among others. PLUS, analyzing each Wild Card series - the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers are moving on!
00:00-7:37: Mets coaching staff changes
7:38-14:22: Yankees top Red Sox with dominant Game 3 Schlittler performance
14:23-16:32: Tigers top Guardians - can anyone in the AL challenge the Yankees?
16:33-24:44: Dodgers advance to take on the Phillies - does the NL have a more competitive field? Would the Mets have beaten the Dodgers?
#mlb #mlbb #baseball #wildcard #mlbbaseball #mlbpostseason #playoffs #mlbplayoffs #podcast #sports #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #redsox #yankees #newyorkyankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #philadelphiaphillies #phillies #philliesbaseball
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COLLAPSE COMPLETE: The Mets MISS the Playoffs
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to host the funeral for the 2025 New York Mets. Gone, but never forgotten. In a must-win game 162, the Mets go LIFELESS and the Reds take the third NL Wild Card spot. Join us for a full eulogy- the shock, the disappointment - who's to blame? The $340 million dollar Mets will sit home this postseason. PLUS, Alonso to opt out, Mendoza to return, and Cohen/Stearns reaction.
00:00-14:36: The Mets didn't deserve to make the playoffs.
14:37-17:39: The Marlins acted like it was Game 7 of the World Series
17:40-20:42: Sunday's game - bullpen mismanagement, lifeless play
20:43-22:58: Who was the most disappointing character on this team?
22:59-27:00: Alonso announces he will opt-out IMMEDIATELY
27:01-29:22: Carlos Mendoza WILL RETURN as Mets manager in 2026
29:23-35:08: Reactions from Steve Cohen, David Stearns. Where does the blame fall?
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'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets.
While other podcasts may focus solely on the major league team, CNY Central's sports journalist duo Samantha Cronston and Ashley Wenskoski take you behind the scenes to explore the heart of the Mets organization: the Triple-A Affiliate Syracuse Mets. Here, top prospects rise through the ranks, well-known veterans embark on rehab stints, and the future of the franchise takes shape. Get ready for a deep dive into the farm system, insider insights, and lively discussions that will leave you asking, 'Why Am I Mets Fan?'"
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