Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

This episode features a discussion with Sal Licata about predictions for the 2026 New York Mets season, including team and individual performance expectations.

This episode discusses the origins of the 'net negative award' in a Mets-focused podcast, sparked by listener feedback about its association with the team's collapse, and includes a sponsor segment for Takara Chuhai cocktails at Citi Field.

This episode focuses on analyzing Sean Manaea's struggles with velocity and performance in spring training for the Mets, along with other team updates and upcoming World Baseball Classic coverage.

This episode discusses the New York Mets' announced rotation for opening day, potential roster impacts from injuries like Mike Tauchman's, and other team developments as spring training concludes.

Howie Rose discusses his retirement from Mets broadcasting, reflecting on his career highlights and the adrenaline of big moments in sports.

The Carton Show hosts take a surprise call from someone claiming to be Todd Hundley, discussing hammy bone injuries and wood chopping.

This episode analyzes the Edwin Diaz trade in Mets history, including initial reactions from archives and current baseball news like Harrison Bader's move to the Giants.

The host discusses the Mets signing Craig Kimbrell to a minor league contract and invites listeners to debate the team's recent trades.

This episode analyzes the New York Mets' 4-2 victory over the St.

This episode analyzes Team USA's thrilling victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, focusing on pitching performances, controversial umpire calls, and the future implementation of automated ball-strike technology.

Host Evan Roberts announces an upcoming live interactive podcast event in Florida for Mets spring training, inviting fans to join and share their opinions.

The host discusses Carson Benge's impressive three-for-three performance in spring training, analyzing his at-bats and emphasizing that his role as opening day right fielder depends on his own performance rather than competition with Mike Tochman.

Host Evan Roberts announces a mailbag episode recorded live overnight and shares exciting news about the podcast returning to spring training for a live event at Das Beer Garden in Jupiter, Florida.

This episode discusses the New York Mets' shutout loss to the St.

This episode discusses final roster spots for baseball teams and features an annual tradition of making competitive bets between Yankees and Mets fans.

This episode analyzes Marcus Simeon's concerning early-season batting slump for the New York Mets, highlighting his missed opportunities and declining performance.

This episode analyzes Nolan McClain's 2026 debut pitching performance, highlighting his struggles with command and sweeper pitch but praising his ability to limit damage despite a rough start.

This episode discusses Bo Bichette's debut weekend with the Mets, analyzing the team's hitting performance and announcing a series star despite the Mets winning the series.

This episode focuses on MLB predictions for 2026 while simultaneously conducting a fantasy baseball draft, with analysis of player selections and team strategy.

This episode discusses Howie Rose's retirement announcement as the New York Mets radio voice, analyzes the team's roster ahead of opening day, and previews daily podcast content leading up to the MLB season.

This episode features an interview with Dick Scott, the triple A manager for the Syracuse Mets, discussing how the organization identified prospects Carson Benge and Nolan McLean as ready for advancement and exploring his role in player development during challenging early-season conditions.

This episode discusses Team USA's performance in the World Baseball Classic and recent Mets baseball news, including updates on Francisco Lindor and potential trades.

Host Evan Roberts discusses his experience watching a Mets vs.

This episode features live coverage from Mets Spring Training in Florida, including interviews with managers Carlos Mendoza and Aaron Boone, discussion of a recent Mets-Yankees game, and a Fantasy Baseball League giveaway.

The host discusses the New York Mets' first spring training game of 2026, reflecting on the uneventful exhibition against the Miami Marlins and the joy of watching baseball again after a long offseason.

This episode covers the start of spring training for the Mets, featuring updates on owner Steve Cohen, players like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and an announcement about a fantasy baseball league.

This episode discusses breaking baseball news including Francisco Lindor's hand injury requiring surgery and Juan Soto's move from right field to left field, with analysis from team officials.

This episode discusses predicting the New York Mets' opening day 26-man roster, focusing on Francisco Lindor's injury and spring training updates.

This episode revisits Mike Piazza's iconic post-9/11 home run for the Mets 25 years later, analyzing its historical significance and emotional impact on New Yorkers and baseball fans.

This episode previews upcoming Mets-related content including a Pete Alonzo tribute, a rewatch of the Mike Piazza home run game, and discusses 10 different Mets topics as part of the 'Rico 10' segment.

Evan recounts a surprising encounter with former Mets owner Fred Wilpon at a baseball game in Florida where Wilpon unexpectedly approached him while he was eating.

This episode is a reaction to Venezuela defeating the USA in the World Baseball Classic final, analyzing key moments and the host's mixed emotions about the outcome.

Host Evan Roberts reacts to New York Mets president David Stearns' spring training press conference after Stearns declined to appear on his radio show.

The host discusses the New York Mets' mixed weekend performance, including a frustrating loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates and criticism of third base coach Tim Leeper's role in the defeat.

This episode previews the host's upcoming trip to spring training, including live podcast events, interviews with Mets players, and fantasy baseball league announcements.

The host recounts the Mets' dramatic walk-off win against the Pirates in cold weather at Citi Field, highlighting the game's frustrating pace and key moments.

This episode discusses the top 10 intriguing storylines for the 2026 New York Mets spring training, focusing on owner Steve Cohen's stance against having a team captain and analyzing baseball-related developments.

A frustrated recap of the New York Mets' disappointing series loss to the St.

The host humorously discusses watching a meaningless spring training game between the Mets and Yankees during a snowstorm, questioning why anyone would spend time on it.

This episode explores how young baseball player Jonah Tong maintains his genuine personality and authenticity while navigating the increased media attention and pressures of professional baseball.

Evan Roberts discusses the New York Mets' Opening Day roster decisions, including final bullpen and position player spots, while reading listener emails.

This episode analyzes the New York Mets' poor use of umpire challenge opportunities in a recent baseball game, focusing on Francisco Alvarez's questionable decisions that left the team without challenges in critical late-game situations.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addresses rumors of clubhouse discord from last season, attributing team struggles to injuries and poor performance rather than interpersonal conflicts.

This episode discusses the New York Mets' history of losing key players in free agency, analyzing fan reactions and the players' subsequent performances, while also touching on recent signings like Louisa Rise.

This episode analyzes whether the New York Mets have improved their roster after key offseason moves including trades and signings as they approach spring training 2026.

Evan Roberts discusses a busy week for the New York Mets, including trades for Freddy Peralta and other players, while teasing an upcoming debate on fan reactions.

Evan Roberts announces and reacts to the New York Mets trading for pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers, discussing the players involved and his personal nervousness as the deal unfolded.

Evan Roberts discusses the New York Mets' acquisition of Luis Robert Jr.