S1 Ep6: Nino Espinosa
Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past This week, Rob Wolff travels back to the late 1970s, an era of big hair (but fortunately no plastic grass—at least at Shea). We’ll take a look at the brief but joyful Met tenure of the young, afro-sporting Nino Espinosa.  Hear about Espinosa’s imp...
17m May 07, 2019
17m
S1 Ep6: ¡MiLB es Divertido!
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the new podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin go back in time to 1996 for Promote, Extend, Trade. After, the team discusses the hitter and pitcher of the week, Will Toffey and Tommy Wilson. Next, the guys discuss minor league baseba...
59m May 06, 2019
59m
S1 Ep5: The Mets made mess of the catching situation
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we welcome Kellyanne Healey, Amazin’ Avenue moderator, and we begin by discussing how the Mets bungled the backup catcher situation and how the baseball might be affecting the pitchers. ...
48m May 01, 2019
48m
S1 Ep5: George Theodore
Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past This week, Rob Wolff travels back to the 1973-74 seasons to take a look at the brief but memorable Mets tenure of a gawky, gangly long shot 31st round draft pick that the Shea faithful fondly embraced as ‘The Stork.’  A true 70s character, the med...
18m Apr 30, 2019
18m
S1 Ep5: Ruthless Aggression
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the new podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin play a Passover-inspired Promote, Extend, Trade. After, the team discusses the hitter and pitcher of the week, Danny Espinosa and Anthony Kay. Next, the guys discuss the the conservative...
58m Apr 29, 2019
58m
S1 Ep4: The Gio Blues
Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. First up this week, we lament the fact that Mets didn't roll the dice on Gio Gonzalez and why, oh why, Jason Vargas is still expected to be this team's fifth starter. After the break, we discuss the return of Todd Frazier, defensive woes for Amed Rosario and Wilson Ram...
40m Apr 25, 2019
40m
S1 Ep4: Mets continue to Mets with ailing deGrom
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin the show with a discussion of how bizarrely the Mets have handled their injured ace - the more things change, the more they stay the same. And on that note, the Mets also seem u...
55m Apr 24, 2019
55m
Desi Relaford
Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past This week, Rob Wolff travels back to the 2001 season to take a look at the inexplicably productive season that a utility player claimed off of waivers the previous season had with the Mets. Hear about Desi Relaford’s impressive season with the Met...
21m Apr 23, 2019
21m
S1 Ep4: Bloodlines
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the new podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets’ minor leagues. This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin play a 420-inspired Promote, Extend, Trade. After, the team discusses the hitter and pitcher of the week, Ronny Mauricio and Harol Gonzalez. Next, the guys discuss the success or lack thereof that the Mets have had over the years drafting...
52m Apr 22, 2019
52m
S1 Ep3: Where Have You Gone, Jamie Moyer?
Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. First up this week, we discuss the current Mets' product, specifically how one team can be both so good and so bad at the same time. Then, we identify our breakout offensive stars of the young season. After a break, we discuss Jason Vargas and the (perhaps?) extinct 'c...
1hr 14m Apr 18, 2019
1hr 14m
S1 Ep3: A Conversation with Dr. Meredith Wills
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin the show with a discussion of the Mets’ pitching woes, offset by how great their offense—specifically Pete Alonso—has been. We also talk about the roster crunch with the return ...
59m Apr 17, 2019
59m
S1 Ep3: Wilmer ‘Vinegar Bend’ Mizell
Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past This week, Rob Wolff travels back in time to the franchise’s inaugural season of 1962 to take a look at a pitcher with a very unique nickname who spent the tail end of a solid major league career with Casey’s fabled ‘62 squad. Learn about the hist...
19m Apr 16, 2019
19m
S1 Ep3: May the UCL be with us
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the new podcast from Amazin’ Avenue focusing on the Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) ’ minor leagues. This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin play a Star Wars-themed Promote, Extend, Trade. After, the team reveals the hitter and pitcher of the week for the first full week of the minor league season. Next, Ken shares some anecd...
46m Apr 15, 2019
46m
S1 Ep2: In Conversation: Marc Carig
Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue in Conversation, a new podcast from Amazin’ Avenue where we invite interesting people on the show to talk about themselves, the Mets, and more. This week, we welcome old friend Marc Carig to the show. Formerly a Mets beat writer for Newsday, Marc is now a national baseball writer at the Athletic. On the show, Marc discusses an old Amazin’ Avenue rivalry, the greatness ...
43m Apr 12, 2019
43m
S1 Ep2: Sweden, Here We Come!
Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, we look back at the Mets’ homestand and worry about the usage of the bullpen. Then, we (continue to) discuss the potential, or lack thereof, in signing Dallas Keuchel and/or Craig Kimbrel. Next, we talk about Pete Alsono’s torrid start at the plate. Finally,...
55m Apr 11, 2019
55m
S1 Ep2: Please sign Dallas Keuchel
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the lack of pitching depth and how the Mets could seriously get a leg up on their competition by signing Dallas Keuchel. Next, we talk about a controversial sign (...
45m Apr 10, 2019
45m
S1 Ep2: David West
Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets (https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/teams/new-york-mets) players from the past This week, Rob Wolff travels back in time to the late 80s to look at the hyped prospect background and brief Met career of David West.  Relive his Met debut in a rare era of unbridled Met fan opti...
17m Apr 09, 2019
17m
S1 Ep2: The 2019 Minor League Season is Here!
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the new podcast from Amazin' Avenue focusing on the Mets' minor leagues.  This week, Ken Lavin, Steve Sypa, and Lukas Vlahos reveal their first Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, and brought back Extend, Promote, Trade and Oh, That Guy.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you e...
30m Apr 08, 2019
30m
S1 Ep1: In Conversation: Ron Darling
Welcome to Amazin' Avenue in Conversation, a new podcast from Amazin' Avenue where we invite interesting people on the show to talk about themselves, the Mets, and more. Our first guest is Ron Darling. Ron played for the Mets from 1983 to 1991, and has been one of the broadcasters for the team on SNY and WPIX since 2005. Ron has a new book out, entitled 108 Stitches: Loose Threads, Ripping Yarn...
32m Apr 05, 2019
32m
S2 Ep1: The Good, The Bad, and the Mickey
Welcome to Amazin' Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin' Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.  This week, Chris and Brian discuss the first six games of the Mets season, breaking down some offensive highlights and praising Jacob deGrom with all of our hearts. Next up, we try to solve the enigma that is the managerial stylings of Mickey Callaway. And, finally, w...
50m Apr 04, 2019
50m
S1 Ep1: Baseball Has Arrived!
Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ hot start, and working out some lingering trauma from the 2018 disaster. (1:00) Next, we each pick “our guy” for 2019 - an undersung Met we love to watch...
45m Apr 03, 2019
45m
S1 Ep1: Masato Yoshii
Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin' Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Met players from the past  This week, Rob Wolff travels back in time to 1998 for the debut of Masato Yoshii, the "Japanese Greg Maddux." Learn about his surprising playoff role, his post-Mets career, and an interaction with another Met-adjacent personality from the last day...
16m Apr 02, 2019
16m
S1 Ep1: 2019 Affiliate Preview
Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the new podcast from Amazin' Avenue focusing on the Mets' minor leagues.  This week, Ken Lavin, Steve Sypa, and Lukas Vlahos preview the four Mets full-season affiliates, look back on a former Met prospect, and gear up for a long season of minor league baseball. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage yo...
40m Apr 01, 2019
40m
S1 Ep317: New Season, New Podcast Lineup
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we gear up for the regular season. This week, Brian Salvatore is joined by Steve Sypa, Rob Wolff, Allison McCague, Linda Surovich, and Maggie Wiggin to introduce the new lineup of Amazin' Avenue podcasts: From Complex to Queens, UnforMetable, A Pod of Their Own, and the Untitled Chris/Brian Joint! Starting on Monday, we'll be running out a new show ev...
14m Mar 28, 2019
14m
S1 Ep316: Welcome to A Pod of Their Own
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we’re debuting a brand new show this week from the women of Amazin’ Avenue called A Pod of Their Own, which will run every Wednesday once the regular season begins.  A Pod of Their Own is a show where we talk about all things Mets, but where we also take a look at various baseball issues through a lens of social justice. But more than anything else, t...
46m Mar 26, 2019
46m
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five with Chris Donnelly
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss Doc, Keith, and more. This week, Brian Salvatore is joined by author Chris Donnelly, who discusses his new book Doc, Donnie, The Kid, and Billy Brawl: How the 1985 Mets and Yankees Fought for New York's Baseball Soul. We talk about the similarities between George Steinbrenner and a certain US president, the absolutely insane Doc Gooden seas...
47m Mar 20, 2019
47m
S1 Ep314: 2019 Minors Predictions
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss what awaits the Mets’ farm system this year. This week, Steve Sypa, Ken Lavin, and Lukas Vlahos preview the Mets’ minor league affiliates, try their best to predict their performances, heap praise on Mark Vientos and Shervyn Newton, and debate the fate of Thomas Szapucki after Tommy John surgery. Be on the lookout from these three, as they ...
46m Mar 13, 2019
46m
S1 Ep313: Get Well, Tom
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss the GOAT. This week, Brian Salvatore and Ken Lavin discuss the unfortunate diagnosis given to Tom Seaver, the greatest player to ever put on a Mets uniform, and look at a few interesting spring training stories. We also continue to beat the drum for the Mets to bring in some more pitching depth, and dream on guys like Dallas Keuchel, Tony S...
49m Mar 08, 2019
49m
S1 Ep312: Injury (Non) Panic and Spring Training Quick Hits
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss some (hopefully) minor injuries. This week, Rob Wolff and Brian Salvatore discuss the Jed Lowrie and Todd Frazier injuries, and look ahead to a new/old podcast segment As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can fin...
59m Mar 01, 2019
59m
Episode 311: Hechavamania
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we take stock of the team in the first week of spring training.  This week, Allison McCague, Steve Sypa, and Brian Salvatore discuss Manny Machado's record-breaking contract with the Padres, the newest Met, Adeiny Hechavarria, and who 'our guys' are in Mets' camp this spring.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podca...
49m Feb 20, 2019
49m
Episode 310: Pitchers and Catchers and Vegas Gif-Shows
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we reflect on the start of spring training.  This week, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore look to the spring training stories that are intriguing them, once again pick 'a guy' in the Mets' bullpen, and discuss the future of entertainment.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a...
49m Feb 14, 2019
49m
Episode 309: Down on the Farm
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we look to the future!  This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin take a long look at the Mets' farm system, both the top level prospects and some interesting players further down the system.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It real...
2hr 1m Feb 06, 2019
2hr 1m
Episode 308: The End (of the off-season) is Nigh
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we try to predict the final few moves the Mets may make.  First, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore discuss the recent signing of Justin Wilson, and look at how the Mets may use their last few weeks of the off-season.  Next, Steve Sypa talks the methodology behind our Top 25 Prospects list, and teases next week's minors-heavy show.  As always, you c...
1hr 9m Feb 01, 2019
1hr 9m
Episode 307: Old Friends with Eno Sarris and Jeffrey Paternostro
Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 307: Old Friends with Enos Sarris and Jeffrey Paternostro  Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss the newest Met and the current state of the minor league system  First, Chris McShane and Eno Sarris look at the recent acquisition of Jed Lowrie and the overall state of the Mets.  Next, Chris and Jeffrey Paternostro discuss the Baseball Prospectus ...
1hr 41m Jan 25, 2019
1hr 41m
Episode 306: The 2019 New Year's Spectacular
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we talk about music, Star Wars, TV, and Overwatch.  This week, we take a break from the Mets to discuss some of our other favorites from 2018. First, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore discuss the best music of 2018, including releases by Flasher, Parquet Courts, Courtney Barnett, Say Sue Me, and more.  Next up, Lukas Vlahos discusses his Overwatch ...
3hr 50m Jan 04, 2019
3hr 50m
Episode 305: Buffalo and Mistletoe
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we spend a lot of time talking about the backstop.  This week, Brian Salvatore, Allison McCague, and Rob Wolff discuss the Mets’ signings of Wilson Ramos, Rajai Davis, and Zack Lee, praise the front office’s apparent plan, and debate what the Mets still need to do this offseason.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple P...
47m Dec 20, 2018
47m
Episode 304: Familia-rity
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we somewhat reluctantly, play "Danza Kuduro" and await some J.T. Realmuto news. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane recap the Winter Meetings, discussing the return of Jeurys Familia, the catching market, and what the Mets need in an outfielder. (1:06) Next up, Steve Sypa recaps the Rule 5 draft. (1:08:37) As always, you can listen or subs...
1hr 20m Dec 14, 2018
1hr 20m
Episode 303: Cano, Diaz, Grandal, sandwiches, and more with Ted Berg
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio! This week, Brian was off, Chris chats with Ted Berg about the Cano/Diaz trade, Yasmani Grandal, and absolutely not trading Brandon Nimmo because of his amazing smile. And that chat is followed up by Steve Sypa, who checks in on Peter Alonso, who’s been spoken about very favorably by Brodie Van Wagenen. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast ...
59m Dec 07, 2018
59m
Episode 302: Robbie Cano, We Wish We’d Know
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we debate a blockbuster. This week, Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane, and Steve Sypa discuss the rumored Mets/Mariners trade. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, listen through the embedded...
53m Nov 29, 2018
53m
Episode 301: Your 2018 National League Cy Young Award Winner, Jacob deGrom
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we gush all over our boy Jake. This week, Brian Salvatore welcomes Rob Wolff and Allison McCague on the show to discuss Jacob deGrom, the newest Met's...interesting...talent, and the most hatable players in the league. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy ...
1hr 23m Nov 19, 2018
1hr 23m
Episode 300: Live at Mikkeller
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we return celebrate the past and look to the future. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane welcome lots of podcast guests, notably Allison McCague, who discusses Manny Machado, and Jeffrey Paternostro and Steve Sypa, who talk about the state of the Mets’ minor league system. Plus, we welcome our newest writer, Maggie Wiggin! As always, you ca...
1hr 15m Nov 12, 2018
1hr 15m
Episode 299: Enter Van Wagenen
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we return after a hiatus. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane look at the CV of Brodie Van Wagenen and talk about what we hope comes out of the GM's office over the next few months. (1:40) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really h...
51m Nov 05, 2018
51m
Episode 298: Prepping for the end
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we are almost done with this cursed season. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about Zack Wheeler's stellar season, the Wright Day celebrations, and more. (2:05) Next, Steve Sypa looks at the Rumble Ponies' 2018 season. (54:19) Finally, Allison McCague checks in on both Brandon Nimmo and Jacob deGrom in one of the final Nimmometer and...
1hr 18m Sep 28, 2018
1hr 18m
Episode 297: O Captain, Our Captain
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we salute our superstar. First up, Chris McShane and Allison McCague discuss the effective end of David Wright's baseball career. (1:28) Next, Steve Sypa goes over how the Mets' affiliates did in 2018. (52:54) Finally, Allison McCague checks in on both Brandon Nimmo and Jacob deGrom in one of the final Nimmometer and deGrometer segments of the 2018...
1hr 14m Sep 20, 2018
1hr 14m
Episode 296: More Wins Than Walks with Bret Saberhagen
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we talk about, of all things, Burning Man. First up, former Met and Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen joins the show to discuss his time in New York, the changes in the game since he played, and what he thinks of the Mets' current starting pitching. (1:12) Next, Steve Sypa goes over the final Minor League players of the week for 2018. (19:56) B...
1hr 29m Sep 07, 2018
1hr 29m
Episode 295:Wright Now (Well, Soon)
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we can't figure out this Peter Alonso thing. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the pending return of David Wright, the continued dominance of Zack Wheerler, and more. (1:11) Next, Steve Sypa goes over the Minor League players of the week. (42:46) Finally, now that Brandon Nimmo is off the DL, Allison McCague can properly update b...
1hr 6m Sep 01, 2018
1hr 6m
Episode 294: Vargy Vibes and Being Pro-Fun
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we celebrate Players' Weekend. This week, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague talk nicknames, players we hate, and the hopeful return of David Wright to Citi Field. (1:15) Next, Steve Sypa, back from his journey to Appalachia, updates us on the minor league system. (1:30:22) Finally, Allison McCague returns to update both the Nimmometer and the deG...
1hr 52m Aug 26, 2018
1hr 52m
Episode 293: Blowouts, Baby
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we take solace in small victories. This week, Brian Salvatore and Jack McLoone discuss the Mets' win over the Yankees, their offensive explosion in Baltimore, and more. (1:23) Next up, Allison McCague updates both the Nimmometer and the deGrometer. (54:56) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encour...
1hr 8m Aug 17, 2018
1hr 8m
Episode 292: It has come to debating Jason Vargas vs Corey Oswalt
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we beg the Mets to let Corey Oswalt stay in the rotation, even after/if Steven Matz returns. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the state of the rotation, the future of Dom Smith, and Jeff McNeil's hitting prowess. (1:10) Next up,  Steve Sypa takes a look at the minor league players of the week. (48:38) As always, you can listen o...
1hr 1m Aug 11, 2018
1hr 1m
Episode 291: The first of many "Sign Machado" episodes
Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we look to next year...already. This week, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague recap the trade deadline, and look at what ‘contending in 2019’ actually looks like (cough, Manny Machado, cough), lament the way the Mets have treated David Wright and Carlos Beltran, and more. (1:03) Next up,  Steve Sypa takes a look at the minor league players of the w...
1hr 23m Aug 03, 2018
1hr 23m