Opening Day Buzz, Citi Field Chaos, and a Bold Mets Bullpen Call
Opening Day Buzz, Citi Field Chaos, and a Bold Mets Bullpen Call  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Wed Mar 25 2026
Description: Opening Day is here, but it does not quite feel like it. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into why the usual excitement feels muted, from the extra-early start to the season to a marquee game happening 3,000 miles away instead of in New York. They unpack how much of baseball’s magic comes from the build-up around the ballpark and why that atmosphere is hard to replicate when the action feels distant and unfamiliar. The conversation also zeroes in on the fan experience at Citi Field, with questions around parking, tailgating, and how construction could impact the home opener. From there, the discussion shifts into a sharp Mets bullpen debate, including a bold prediction that Devin Williams may not hold onto the closer role and that Luke Weaver could emerge as a surprise late-inning favorite.