Talkin' Mets

Spring Training is in the books, and the Mets open their 2026 season Thursday against the Pirates. Mike breaks down how Carson Benge moves front and center with Mike Tauchman sidelined, what the bullpen looks like without Craig Kimbrel, and the battle for that final 26th roster spot.

Keith Raad of WCBS 880 joins the show to react to Howie Rose announcing his retirement, sharing stories from the booth, and his outlook on the 2026 club.

Then Mike closes it out with a forward-looking breakdown of the season—key scenarios, player trajectories, and predictions on who takes a leap, who regresses, and just how good this Mets team can be.

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Part Two of This Week’s show features a conversation between Mike Silva and Talkin’ Mets Contributor David Mills. David puts together a yearly top pitching and positional prospect list, and the guys talk about that and the state of the organization.

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With the final week of spring training here, the Mets are facing some tough roster decisions. One of the more interesting moves came when Ryan Lambert was optioned to minor league camp despite a dominant spring showing. Mike Silva breaks down what that decision says about the organization’s roster philosophy—and why it could offer a preview of how the Mets handle top prospect Carson Benge on the position-player side. Mike explains why starting the season in Triple-A might ultimately be the best path for Benge’s long-term development.

Plus, the Mets announced that Carlos Beltrán will have his number retired this summer. Does he deserve the honor? Mike makes the case that Beltrán may actually be the most underrated superstar in franchise history.

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Pitching has dominated the conversation at Mets camp in Port St. Lucie, but after some concerning outings from Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, Mike Silva asks the question: is the Mets rotation really as strong as we think? Mike breaks down the state of the staff, shifts the focus to the Mets offense, and explores whether fans are about to see the best version yet of Juan Soto. He wraps up the show by diving into the mailbag and addressing the biggest questions and concerns from Mets fans. ️

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Championships aren’t just built on stars — they’re built on the margins. After the first week of spring training games, Mike Silva looks at how David Stearns may already be giving the Mets a subtle but meaningful edge.

Mike breaks down the early performances from several under-the-radar arms who are turning heads in Port St. Lucie and explains why pitching depth could quietly shape the 2026 season. He also dives into the growing buzz around A.J. Ewing — is there a real path to a summer outfield controversy if the young prospect keeps pushing?

Plus, could a six-man rotation actually make sense for this roster?

Joining the show live from Port St. Lucie is prospect insider Ernie Dove of the “New York Mets Dove Report,” sharing firsthand observations on the coaching staff, player development, standout prospects, and the overall vibe around camp.

Spring training may only be getting started — but the margins are already in play.

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