Straight Outta Flushing - Mets Podcast

Jonah Tong is back in the Mets’ rotation but could New York still need to make a major move for an ace this offseason? Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to Tong’s first start of 2026 and break down what stood out from his outing, the adjustments he has made since his first major-league opportunity and what role he could play in the Mets’ starting rotation in 2027. Then, the conversation turns to two of the biggest potential pitching targets of the offseason: Tarik Skubal and Michael King. Should the Mets go all-in to land Skubal? Would King be the smarter investment? And how should David Stearns balance adding an established top-of-the-rotation starter with the organization’s young pitching talent? (0:00) Intro (0:40) Jonah Tong’s first start (8:40) Tong’s adjustments (14:20) What do the Mets need this offseason? (19:55) Targeting Tarik Skubal (32:10) Alternatives to Skubal (38:55) Projecting Mets’ 2027 rotation

Tyler Ward dives into the Mets likely decision to call up Jonah Tong. Plus, ten prospects you need to know that are tearing it up in the organization.

Could Andy Green’s successful run as Mets interim manager lead to an even bigger role in the organization? On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward discuss Green’s impact on the team, his connection with the Mets’ young core and whether his future belongs in the dugout or the front office. Plus, they examine what Green’s next role could mean for the Mets’ managerial search and their plans for 2027. (0:00) Intro (0:45) Andy Green’s performance (14:00) Will Green remain in Mets’ dugout? (20:30) What front office role should Green have?

Carson Benge and Nolan McLean have emerged as legitimate National League Rookie of the Year candidates, but which Mets rookie has the stronger case? Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the ROY race, how Benge and A.J. Ewing are transforming the Mets’ outfield defense, and which prospects could be next to make an immediate impact in Queens. (0:00) Intro (1:40) Nolan McLean vs. Carson Benge (19:40) Benge and A.J. Ewing transforming Mets’ OF (30:30) Next prospect who’ll make an impact

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward are joined by Ernest Dove of The Dove Mets Report to look ahead at the next wave of talent that could help shape the 2027 New York Mets. Each gives their list of five prospects who could make an impact in Queens next season. Which prospects are closest to being major-league contributors? Who has the highest ceiling? And which under-the-radar name could emerge as a difference-maker for the Mets in 2027?

The New York Mets are suddenly playing some of their best baseball of the season, winning 9 of their last 12 games since the trade deadline. So what has changed and how much credit does interim manager Andy Green deserve? On the latest episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Mets’ recent surge and Green’s impact as he reaches the .500 mark during his tenure as manager. Then, the guys turn their attention to the future of the organization and some of the biggest developments in the Mets’ farm system. Elian Peña has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn, while trade-deadline acquisition Émilien Pitre is moving up to Triple-A Syracuse, putting him one step away from the majors. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Andy Green (17:15) Mets' recent winning ways (21:30) Prospect watch: Emilien Pitre (29:45) Prospect watch: Elian Pena (34:00) Wrap-up

The Mets tore apart their bullpen at the trade deadline, so which relievers can emerge as legitimate pieces for 2027? Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Mets’ new-look bullpen and spotlight the arms they’re most excited to watch over the final months of the season. Could Kodai Senga’s move to high-leverage relief become a permanent solution? Can Nate Lavender establish himself as a long-term left-handed weapon? And can Dedniel Núñez recapture the form that made him one of the Mets’ most intriguing relievers before undergoing Tommy John surgery? Plus, Dexter and Tyler discuss Daniel Duarte and Jefry Yan as the Mets begin evaluating which internal options deserve a place in next season’s bullpen. 00:00 Intro02:29 Nate Lavender: Can His Strikeout Stuff Translate To The Majors? 04:44 Nate Lavender: Is He A Long-Term Left-Handed Bullpen Answer? 07:03 Dedniel Núñez: Can He Reclaim His 2024 Bullpen Form? 10:45 Jefry Yan: Could He Become Mets’ Next Left-Handed Weapon? 15:16 Kodai Senga: Could High-Leverage Relief Be His Future With Mets? 23:18 Daniel Duarte: Can He Earn A Role In Mets’ 2027 Bullpen?

The Mets’ trade deadline sell-off brought several new prospects into the organization, but perhaps none has generated more excitement than Jefferson Rojas. The 21-year-old infielder was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the deal that sent Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Windy City. Rojas is now the highest-ranked prospect in the Mets’ farm system, but what kind of player are the Mets actually getting? To help us answer that question, we’re joined by Mick Gillispie, the play-by-play voice of the Knoxville Smokies, who watched Rojas’ development up close at Double-A. (0:00) Initial impressions of Rojas (2:50) Rojas’ Double-A breakout (6:00) Rojas handling adversity (8:05) Rojas’ ideal position (12:50) Top developmental challenge (16:10) Rojas’ time in Knoxville (19:30) What’s Rojas’ ceiling in the majors?

The Mets have traded Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays just one day before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, but did David Stearns get enough in return? On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Peralta trade and examine which prospect could become the centerpiece of the deal: Émilien Pitre, Aidan Smith or Gary Gill Hill. They also discuss whether the Mets should seriously consider trading Kodai Senga, identify which player must be moved next and determine what Stearns still needs to accomplish before the deadline for this sell-off to be considered a success. 00:00 Intro 01:09 Did the Mets Get Enough for Freddy Peralta? 07:52 Which Prospect Is the Real Prize: Pitre, Smith or Gill Hill? 13:24 Should the Mets Seriously Consider Trading Kodai Senga? 20:50 Who Must Be the Next Met Traded Before the Deadline? 26:58 What Must David Stearns Accomplish To Call This Deadline a Success?

The Mets have officially started dealing. Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to the Mets trading left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for infield prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani—the son of former Mets fan favorite Benny Agbayani. Did David Stearns receive enough value for one of the team’s most attractive trade candidates? Dexter and Tyler evaluate the return, debate whether Amick or Agbayani is the real prize and discuss what the move reveals about Stearns’ larger plan for the Mets. (0:00) Mets trade A.J. Minter (11:45) Which prospect is better: Amick or Agbayani? (13:15) David Stearns’ plans (17:50) Final thoughts

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by your local Ford dealers, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward discuss the likeliest Mets to get shipped out of Queens at the trade deadline. The crew discusses a report that Francisco Lindor is unlikely to be moved, but could be dealt if the price is right, as well as what David Stearns’ priorities for 2027 should be. Also covered in this episode are players the crew wouldn’t be willing to part ways with, even with the chance of an exorbitant return and which players are likely to be targeted immediately by any of the other 29 GMs. (0:00) Intro (1:15) Francisco Lindor report (8:40) Which Mets are most likely to be moved? (16:50) David Stearns' top priority (23:40) Players who shouldn't be dealt (28:25) Who will rival GMs target?

The Mets snapped their three-game losing streak with a wild 10-9 win over the Braves, but did that victory actually make fans feel better or was it another reminder of why this team has to sell at the trade deadline? On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by your local Ford dealers, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down where the Mets stand as deadline season approaches. Juan Soto is doing his job, but what exactly are the Mets building around him? Steve Cohen has backed David Stearns, but does that make this deadline even more important as Stearns tries to reset the roster? Plus, the 7 Line Report returns with three stops: A.J. Ewing’s future, the Mets’ continued defensive issues, and the uncomfortable truth facing the front office at the trade deadline. Then, Dexter and Tyler build out the Mets Deadline Board: the obvious sell candidates, the uncomfortable trade pieces, and the actual keepers who deserve to be part of the next good Mets team. (0:00) Intro (1:20) Mets snap three-game skid (3:30) Wasting Juan Soto’s talents (8:30) Pressure on David Stearns (10:50) The 7 Line Report (32:55) Sell candidates (48:15) The club’s real keepers

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s interview with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on The Show podcast. The guys break down key moments from the interview and what Cohen’s words mean for the future of the Mets.

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to David Stearns’ latest press conference and what it revealed about the direction of the franchise. Did Stearns take enough accountability for another disappointing Mets season, or did his answers raise even more questions about the front office’s plan? The guys also break down Eric Chavez’s strong criticism of Stearns and what it says about the growing tension around the organization. Is this just media noise, or a sign that the Mets’ issues run deeper than the manager’s chair? Plus, Dexter and Tyler discuss who should be the next manager of the New York Mets. Should the Mets target an experienced voice, a player-friendly leader, or someone who can challenge the front office and bring real accountability back to Queens? #nypostsports #mets #straightouttaflushing (00:00) Intro (00:30) Reaction to Mendoza’s firing (21:00) Mets’ clubhouse culture (38:10) Eric Chavez rips David Stearns (50:55) Who should be the club’s next skipper?

The New York Mets dropped another frustrating series, this time to the Philadelphia Phillies, and now sit 9 games under .500 after losing four of their last six games. On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by your local Ford dealers, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down where things stand for a Mets team quickly approaching a critical point in the season. Can Francisco Lindor’s expected return provide the spark the lineup needs? Is the starting rotation becoming the biggest reason the season is slipping away? And with David Peterson struggling, Freddy Peralta’s future uncertain, and Kodai Senga still trying to stabilize things, how should David Stearns approach the trade deadline? Dexter and Tyler discuss the Phillies series loss, the Mets’ rotation concerns, Lindor’s rehab progress, the team’s offensive inconsistency, and whether New York should still believe in a playoff push or start thinking seriously about selling. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Did the Phillies expose the Mets? (10:50) Struggling starting pitchers (28:30) What can Francisco Lindor do? (35:00) Who’s really to blame for this season? (42:25) Should the club be buyers or sellers?

Can the New York Mets build on their biggest series win of the season and capture some of the magic the Knicks have created this spring? On this week's episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Mets' impressive series victory over the Atlanta Braves after an 8-1 win in the finale and discuss whether this is the turning point fans have been waiting for.

Tyler Ward explains why Ryan Clifford is likely to be the next Mets prospect to be called up to the majors, why the Amazin’s could pursue a trade for White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami and whether Mark Vientos’ days in Queens are numbered.

The Mets have won 7 of their last 10 games and suddenly look much more competitive than they did just a few weeks ago. But should Mets fans actually believe this recent stretch of success? This week on Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry is joined by Andrew Claudio of Just Mets to break down whether the Mets are finally turning a corner or simply teasing their fanbase with another brief hot streak. 00:00 intro 01:52 Are The Mets Teasing Us Again? 06:52 Is The Rotation Finally Showing Signs Of Life? 11:15 Sean Manaea Looks Different…Is This Real? 16:22 Is The Offense Actually Improving Or Are A Few Players Covering Up Bigger Issues? 26:13 Where Has The Plate Discipline Gone? 29:13 Polanco’s Setback & Alvarez’s Return 35:27 The Mets Are 7 Games Under .500 Again

Tyler Ward explains why Bo Bichette can become a major cog in the Mets’ attempt to turn their 2026 season around, despite a slow start to his time in Queens.

On this week's episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and co-host Tyler Ward break down the latest developments surrounding the New York Mets following their four-game winning streak. ⚾️ Have the Mets finally found some momentum after weeks of inconsistency? ⚾️ Juan Soto put together an outstanding series against the Marlins. Is the superstar outfielder beginning to hit his stride and become the offensive force the Mets expected when they brought him to Queens? ⚾️ Francisco Alvarez continues making progress in his recovery. What should Mets fans expect from his return and how much could he impact the lineup moving forward? Plus, Dexter and Tyler discuss what's driving the Mets' recent success, whether this stretch feels sustainable and what it could mean for the club as they look to climb back into contention. 00:00 intro 01:35 Mets Gaining Momentum After 4 Straight Wins? 04:16 Is this a turning point for David Peterson? 08:25 Soto Shines Vs. Marlins 11:39 Francisco Alvarez’s Recovery