National League Town (a Mets podcast)

Mark Simon ("Sports Info Solutions") is here to talk defense: the Gold Glove awards, Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor, Marcus Semien, Juan Soto, and the weird Arizona Fall League experiment. Then we talk about Mark's newsletter, "Like It Oughta Be" and revisit whether an adult must give away a foul ball. Join us! #Mets #LGM You can subscribe to "Like It Oughta Be" at: https://1986-mets-rewatch.beehiiv.com/

Jeff discusses what Steve Cohen and David Stearns might be thinking, whether they should sign Tarik Skubal (yes!), Rob Manfred's new scheduling proposal, the Mets' coaching situation, what Jeff's Google Home said, and whether an adult must give away a foul ball. Then, we open the NLT Mailbag! All in less than 20 minutes! Join us! #Mets #LGM

National League Town co-host emeritus Greg Prince joins Jeff Hysen to determine if the 2026 Mets season was a nice place to visit now that we no longer live there and fret over whether the 2027 Mets season will open its front door to us in a timely fashion. Namechecks include David Stearns, Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, Andy Green, Guillo Zuñiga, and select members of the 1981 Mets. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Jeff Cohen ("Baseball & BBQ") is here to discuss the season. Plus, the moves David Stearns should make, the case for Carson Benge as Rookie of the Year, and the Nationals fan who cursed at A.J. Ewing. Then we open the NLT Mailbag! Join us! #Mets #LGM

Andy Green is no longer the interim manager after signing a 3-year contract. NLT approves of this move! Jeff Cohen ("Baseball & BBQ") is here to discuss why this is good for the Mets on a "Breaking News" edition of NLT. Join us! #Mets #LGM

We start with Current Events and a tough week for Mets fans. Then, Dylan Roth is here (7:15) to talk about the "Northeast Corridor Cup" (something else the Mets didn't win this year). We close with the NLT Mailbag (23:05)! Join us! #Mets #LGM

Jason Fry (“Faith & Fear In Flushing”) is here as we discuss finding enjoyment in a bad season, Luis Torrens, Nolan McLean, David Stearns, and more. Join us! #Mets #LGM

We start with Current Events, including news on Bo Bichette, Teruaki Sato, and Jeff’s guess for the next Mets manager. Then, we open the NLT Mailbag (11:30) and conclude with a commentary on Rob Manfred’s proposal to reshape MLB broadcasting (21:25). Join us! #Mets #LGM

This is what it sounds like when Ernest Dove is the guest for a deep dive into the Mets' minor league system. We go all over the diamond for a look at possible Mets of the future. Join us! #Mets #LGM

First, current events, including Steve's press conference and Jeff's reaction to seeing Joe Torre. Then, the multi-talented Liz Callaway is here to discuss singing the National Anthem at Citi Field this week (12:30). Join us! #Mets #LGM

Jeffrey Bellone ("Mets Fix") is here to discuss the Mets' hot play since the deadline. We talk about what's next for 1B and 2B, the new-look bullpen, the future of Andy Greene, and whether this season can be a long-term positive. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Jeff Cohen ("Baseball & BBQ") is here to discuss this strange feeling of optimism, whether Stearns did enough at the deadline, Jefry Yan, Nate Lavender, LRJ, and more. We also discuss the need for a Mercy Rule in another edition of "Jeff's Brilliant Ideas." Finally, our host blasts Rob Manfred for failing to do something that Roger Goodell gets right. Join us! #Mets #LGM

The trade deadline has passed. How did David Stearns do? Did he atone for last year's deadline disaster? Jeff talks about it with Dylan Hysen. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Darryl Strawberry is here, with co-author Jerome Preisler, to discuss their new book, Another Life . We talk about the '86 Mets, Davey, Gary, finding your purpose, and more. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Jeff discusses current events, Brett Baty, the trade deadline, and the impact of coaching turnover. Jeff then comments on the Hall of Fame Ceremony (Rob Manfred is involved), and we close with the NLT Mailbag. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Guest co-host Kevin Chapman joins the show to discuss whether the Mets are so bad that they've become the Jets. Also, we assess Andy Green's tenure as Interim Manager, if David Stearns should become an ex-POBO, and if there is a path to optimism for next season. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Forty seasons have passed since 1986, and five since the groundbreaking docuseries Once Upon a Time in Queens aired on ESPN to tell the world about the year the lights stayed on Shea Stadium late into October. To commemorate both Met milestone anniversaries, director Nick Davis joins Jeff Hysen and Once Upon... contributor Greg Prince to recall the teamwork that made the dream — of presenting a monumental story of a monumental championship — work.

Jeff's guest canceled, so it's "Just Jeff", in 3 parts: 1) "Jeff's Brilliant Ideas" tells how to improve the dull All-Star Game (1:30); 2) it's the "NLT Mailbag" (4:15); and, 3) in honor of episode #250, we countdown the Top 10 episodes of our first 5 years (13:30). Join us!

Mark Simon (Sports Info Solutions) is here to discuss Carlos' firing, how "Run Prevention" is going, a move that should be made to improve the defense, and more. We then go back to 1986 to discuss Sid Fernandez's greatness. Jose Valentin, Charlie O'Brien, and Roy Staiger are also mentioned. Join us! #Mets #LGM You can contribute to "The Kyra Fund" here: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate You can subscribe to "Like It Oughta Be: A 1986 Mets Rewatch Newsletter" here: https://1986-mets-rewatch.beehiiv.com/subscribe

On this "emergency episode", Jeff Cohen ("Baseball & BBQ") joins the show to discuss the firing of Carlos Mendoza. Was it the right move? Why now, and what's next? Join us! #Mets #LGM