Carlos Mendoza Talks Pete Alonso, Bullpen Strength & Mets Personality
Carlos Mendoza Talks Pete Alonso, Bullpen Strength & Mets Personality  
Podcast: Meet at the Apple
Published On: Mon Apr 07 2025
Description: On this episode of Meet at the Apple, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins hosts Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron from Citi Field for a deep-dive conversation on the 2025 New York Mets. The trio reflects on the electric atmosphere of Opening Day, the emergence of key players like Pete Alonso and Luis Torrens, the strategy behind plate discipline, and the crucial role of the bullpen. Mendoza also shares insight into: How the Mets are building a new clubhouse identity The value of having elite on-base threats like Juan Soto in the lineup The maturity of Tylor Megill and what’s driving his Opening Day dominance Plus, get updates on Jeff McNeil and Ronny Mauricio, working relationship with Desi Druschel and Jeremy Hefner, and enjoy Mendoza’s thoughts on Jesse Winker’s unexpected triple and the late-inning magic that’s already thrilling Mets fans this season. Whether you’re a die-hard Mets fan or just love baseball strategy, this 18-minute conversation is packed with insights from the skipper himself. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome back to Citi Field with Carlos Mendoza 00:35 – Reflecting Opening Day and the home crowd energy 01:22 – Early season clubhouse vibes and team personality 02:05 – Emphasis on plate discipline and team-wide approach 03:31 – Luis Torrens: Defensive anchor and clutch contributor 04:52 – Pete Alonso's hot start, fan reaction, and leadership 06:03 – Is Juan Soto the key to Pete Alonso’s protection? 07:15 – The Citi Field crowd advantage and playoff-like intensity 08:01 – Dominant bullpen mentality and depth 10:55 – Pitching development: Desi Druschel & Jeremy Hefner dynamic 12:06 – Hitting bullpens late: Mets’ late-inning magic 13:26 – Injury updates: Jeff McNeil & Ronny Mauricio 14:12 – Jesse Winker’s hustle triple and underrated speed 15:26 – Trusted lefty bats vs. southpaws: Nimmo, Soto, Winker 16:23 – “Primetime” Tylor Megill and Opening Day 17:39 – Outro: Follow the show & see Carlos Mendoza at Citi Field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices