Bellinger Stays, Peralta Arrives, Evan Spirals
Bellinger Stays, Peralta Arrives, Evan Spirals  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Thu Jan 22 2026
Description: It’s late January, almost every MLB domino has fallen, and the crew pulls out the Free Agency Bingo board to see who actually knew what they were talking about. They relive the Cody Bellinger call, admit who got played, and set the stage for the final remaining free agent while arguing about whether trades should even count in the game. Then Evan doubles down on the biggest Mets debate: why paying a premium for “really good” Freddy Peralta is not the same as paying up for a true monster like Tarik Skubal. The “five-inning pitcher” label gets thrown on the table, the Peralta vs Skubal comparison heats up, and the Mets’ long-term plan gets questioned again. Plus, the phones go sideways. A Jets caller tries to “grease the wheels” for a Josh Allen trade fantasy, the guys roast how dark it has gotten for Jets fans, and a caller checks in with a life update, a joke, and a Mets reality check that turns into a full-blown offseason therapy session.