Are ‘Flipping Formulas’ RUINING the New York Mets? | Mets Lose Some Momentum, Fail to Get the Sweep
Are ‘Flipping Formulas’ RUINING the New York Mets? | Mets Lose Some Momentum, Fail to Get the Sweep  
Podcast: Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets
Published On: Fri May 08 2026
Description: New York Mets stumble in failed sweep as controversial “flipping formulas” fuel lineup frustration.   Did David Stearns’ analytics-driven decisions cost the Mets a crucial win—and is rookie Carson Benge’s development at risk because of outdated left-right matchups? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the fallout from the Mets’ loss to the Colorado Rockies, spotlighting key player absences, bullpen mismanagement, and missed clutch opportunities from Juan Soto.   The episode explores Pete Alonso’s pointed critique of front office strategy, analyzes struggles against left-handed pitching, and questions the merit of benching emerging talent.   Get expert insight on bullpen usage, offensive woes with runners in scoring position, and what’s next for the Mets as they head into a challenging matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.