Can Lindor's Return Save the Mets Against Chris Sale?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- The New York Mets face a challenging series against the Atlanta Braves, sparking intense emotions among fans.
With the Braves' recent dominance, can the Mets rally back?
Host Ryan Finkelstein dives into the team's struggles and potential comeback strategies.
Key players like Francisco Lindor and Luis Severino are at the forefront of the discussion, as Lindor's return could be pivotal.
The episode also examines the Braves' performance, highlighting Michael Harris' impact and the mental edge they hold over the Mets.
How will the Mets respond to this pressure, and can they overcome the Braves' momentum?
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Players still on the Braves who were key in 2021
Jorge Soler - The literal WS MVP
Max Fried - Game 6 Winner
Charlie Morton - Pitched on a broken leg
Travis d’Arnaud - Caught every single game
Ozzie Albies - Played every game, key moments
Adam Duvall - Almost WS MVP
*AlmoSt?!*😂😂😂🤝💙🧡💙🌸 @billcutolo
@@Becca-x3h Soler is in decline though. Morton should retire soon.
@@CautionHighWavesAhead- I see your point. But he literally said “What player is on the Braves that was key in 2021?”
I’m merely pointing out there’s more than a few left who are actively playing and not injured right now.
@@Becca-x3h I know I was surprised to hear about solar. He went to Miami and then back with the Braves. Am I wrong here?
@@gborchSoler went to Miami; than signed with the Giants as a free agent on I think a year deal. Than the giants traded him back to Atlanta as basically a salary dump. Reported by our general manager they been trying get him back in 2022; 2023 and than got him back in 2024.
We ran the division 6 years in a row, and won a World Series in the process. The only team to win multiple championships in baseball in the last decade is the Houston Astros. What have the Mets done the past decade? Lost a WS in 15 and ain’t sniffed it since. There’s levels to this bro, that’s why we play the way we play. We’re a confident bunch 🪓
As they should be. Mets need to go beat the Cy Young winner in his house and make a statement. Braves should be confident.
Let's have some faith in our Mets! We're 6-2 with our MVP out of the lineup and still in the second wildcard spot! LFGM!!!
Voice of reason; Mets fans got way ahead of themselves thinking they would go to Atlanta sweep the Braves and coast deep into the playoffs. They set themselves up for disappointment.
The Mets can still win the series; but anyone who knows the Braves knows they were based on starting pitching.
Idk what Mets fans thought that. Not this guy 😂 I just want to win the series and still can. Trying to stay positive but I'd you're not a Mets fan you don't truly understand. I was there in '98 and '99. Watched in '01 and was there in '22. I understand there is no correlation in reality but emotionally. We'll that's a different story
@@matthewlane1343I could feel it in the Mets podcast and with wardy podcast and x comments there is panic in the air that this season could die quickly in Atlanta.
Just like when the Red Sox were down 3-0 to the Yankees and came back to win that play off series; if the Mets can come back and beat the Braves the next 2 games that is going mean so much more to the Mets.
Btw Sale in his last start his velocity was down 4-6 miles per hour so he could be suffering arm fatigue.
Every time we think the Mets are cooked they fight right back! Come on let's have some faith in this team to get a win tonight it doesn't matter that sale is pitching if you remember correctly we won the game he pitched last time against us.
Last time that win was in extra innings with the Mets advantage for batting last. For the Mets to beat sale Peterson has to probably limit the Braves to 2-3 runs max. We will see in a few hours if he can
@@benjaminwalters7800 all we can do is hope
@@mikesaje37yes; and in baseball
Over 30 starts I take Sale over Peterson but in 1 game start like this anything could happen.
5:15 havent watched ur post Phillies pod.. but did you mention Fransisco Alvarez, in the Bottom of the 2nd in Saturday's game strutting around the bases like he walked off to win the freaking World Series? every team has players like that!! love it when your guy does it, hate when a rival player does it
100%
Jorge Soler was on that 2021 team. World Series MVP in fact.
Finkelstein is clueless
@@KyleTMcNhe Ryan is sounding like a poor sport with the Braves don’t deserve it etc.
WELL GUESS THAT THE BRAVES STUDIED THE METS VERY WELL
SOOO00OO00 THE METS HAVE TO ALSO STUDY THAT MUUUUCH MORE 🤷🏻♂️⚾️🙏👍☝️💯
Braves had good pitching; the game though appeared that someone on the Braves picked up that Severino was giving good first pitches and they came up bottom of 3rd being aggressive on first pitch
A factor in the Mets advantage if they could play today Chris Sale velocity is down 4-6 miles per hour. After years of injuries he may have too many innings and feeling tired.
If they have to reschedule this series could work in his favor with more rest
Very tough game last night. All my past memories keep coming up now. 99 Kenny Rogers walks in winning run in playoffs. I hope we can do something with the last 5 games and at least make this season worth it. Feels like as a Mets fan we have PTSD(Post Traumatic Sucking Disorder) when we play the braves. Hopefully are leaders ((Lindor) can change this.
The chicken man
Severeno looked scared 😟😳😯😯😳😯😳
Pete looked scared
I'm sorry but i totally disagree with your take on the Braves saying they didn't earn it cause noone was there when they won....Thanks nonsense it a team not a individual game, so players shouldn't matter it's the organization as a whole that has to be looked at, and the Braves run their organization so good that they don't need to keep players and they still win so the organization as a whole deserves credit....Your only argument against is they don't have the same players...That's a dumb argument...
Braves injured filled team actually probably deserve it more as they have stayed with the Mets last 2 months despite injuries
Win tonight. Get rained out tomorrow. Clinch it over the weekend, and we won’t have to worry about a make up game. This has been a great season to watch. LFGM
Sale is going be a tough task to get too the cy young winner
In Atlanta.
Rain is falling. So-todays game may not be played.
Ryan; the Mets fan: media and stuff bring on themselves. So many people had written the series off. There was all this talk
about the Mets going deep
In post season etc and no focus on getting by the Braves. Like the Braves were nothing.
Mets could still win the series get into the postseason but for all the talk about the Mets being the better team; the Braves with 4 games to go are only 1 game behind them. They are also missing Acuna; Minter (franchise leader in holds); Riley and Strider. Albies is playing hurt can only bat right handed; Merrifield played last week with a broken foot.
Probably shows you that there is a major tier level of talent between the 2 teams.
I basically had one earpiece and listening to the game because I after the first inning I knew I just know however I’m up for tonight‘s game believe it or not. I think we can beat him sale
Unfortunately I knew in the 3rd inning this game was over. Doesn't mean shit tonight but the Gane had that feel. Mets were sloppy, gave the Braves some runs and couldn't capitalize om the opportunities given to them
@@matthewlane1343 I wonder about the Mets record after a day off. I seem to have it on my head now that they do poorly after they have an off day to them just completely disappeared. Momentum is gone.
@@matthewlane1343 except for the White Sox game lol
@gborch I belive they're 9-6 after an off day I think I saw. Could be wrong
Pray for rain.
He shakes his head because he can’t believed me made that catch . Don’t take it so personal. He’s proud of himself for his accomplishments.
He is shaking his head like nope it ain’t dropping. He is a really great fan friendly happy guy.
I find it funny how Ryan & you both think you can read Michael Harris' mind. I can't help feel but that your biases make you both perceive what his thoughts are behind the head shaking. Are you a Braves fan? I say that because why would a Mets fan come to Michael Harris' defense?
@@_MjG_Braves fan been watching him for years. He shakes his head when he makes a play like that like nope ain’t going happen.
I come to the Mets podcasts as I love the fact that the Mets fans are so across the board. Win a game and Mets fans are like they are the best team ever; loose a game and fans are like omg we’re down.
Love how Ryan is trying to cry that the Mets are a better team yet the injury filled Braves have stayed with them
@@benjaminwalters7800Ok then, perhaps you do have some insight into what Michael Harris' thoughts are. I'm not a fan of either team, just a MLB fan who likes to watch other potential playoff team's podcasts.
@@benjaminwalters7800 Ok. Perhaps you do have some insight into Michael Harris' thoughts then. I'm not a fan of either team or any team in that division, just an MLB fan.
Honestly, Lindor is probably only 75%, and will most likely swing the bat hard, make a tough play in the field , and re-injur himself. I don't understand why people think he's just going to start playing after 7 days off, and be back to MVP form. Hasn't any of you had a tweaked back before? Or pulled a muscle in that area? It takes weeks, and you can't move the way you normally do. I'd rather just have Acuna play, he's doing just fine. It's Pete and JD Martinez that need to step it up. They both look like they've never seen a baseball before.
I’m a die hard Mets fan, but let Harris cook
Lindor is fine He needs to play.
I know this has already been commented on, but they did acquire Soler (2021 World Series MVP, even though I, as a Braves fan, thought it was a bad trade/salary along with Luke Jackson) and Morton won Game 1 of the World Series with a broken leg. Duvall is an afterthought now, but that Game 5 grand slam in the World Series was insane, although it resulted in a loss). I will say the Harris hip gyration after his double was a tad alarming lol.
@@hackjobleroy he’s been around Arcia too long with that hip shimmy. 🤣
Big mad at Harris...🤣🤣
If Mets have to play a meaningful double-header on Monday, the pitching rotation is eff'd. You might see Blackburn start a game in MIL. Heck, you might see Tidwell get called up.
It'll probably be a bullpen game for one of the games, but hopefully by then we would have clinch a playoff berth
Pete’s bat is still missing 🥴😵💫
remember when Daniel Murphy went cold in the playoffs?
The braves whole team hurt 🤕🤕🤕🤕🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 and the Mets still can't beat them
All the talk about Juan Soto in the off season the Mets need pitching they need top tier pitching
Always looking for other teams to help us out, we don’t deserve to be in playoffs if we can’t do it ourselves when it's in our own hands, this is like 22 all over again the big choke in ATL once again!!☠️☠️☠️
I LOVE MY 86 METS THE GREATEST METS TEAM IN OUR HISTORY🙌🏽
Meh...I believe the 06 Cardinals backed into the playoffs as well and won the while thing.
@@lordt78 Another example: Sully from Locked on MLB said the '87' Twins backed into the playoffs and won it all. I know those Twins finished with 85 wins that season & nobody thought they would win the WS , except their fans of course.
Last year, Arizona struggled down the stretch, barely got into playoffs by 1 game over Cubs & they ended up making it to the WS.
@@_MjG_The ‘87 Twins had a negative run differential, too. But I believe the Mets could roster 26 indestructible, healthy Ohtanis and still blow a 161-game lead with 160 to play. Why? Because the baseball gods are real, and they hate me, personally. 😆
Answer: No. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Optimism. Is. For. Suckers. It’s going to rain for the next few days. I expect they’ll move today’s start time up, play through the top of the fifth with the Mets down 1-0, and call it, because it’ll technically be an official game. They’ll reschedule Thursday’s game for Monday. The Mets will dejectedly go to Milwaukee, get swept, and that will be that. At least they won’t have to come back to Atlanta on Monday. See? Now at least I have a chance to be pleasantly surprised. Optimism is silly. (And if they’re playing Lindor, it’s only because they’re desperate. I’m worried he’ll injure himself worse.)
If today’s game gets played and Thursday is rained out most likely the Mets have to beat Chris Sale twice. As he would be on normal rest.
That being said today’s game is the most important as it gets the Braves the tie breaker with a win.
@@benjaminwalters7800 Yup, exactly the point I’ve been making. Now they have to beat Sale. If they don’t, they have to get back to 2+ games up over the weekend to avoid having to face Sale again in a winner-take-all game on Monday. Or the Diamondbacks have to just completely collapse, such that the Mets and Braves get in. Neither of those seem very likely. That’s why I’m pessimistic.
The braves whole team hurt and the Mets still can't beat them 😂😂😂
Let's have some faith in our Mets! Where 62 with MVP out of the lineup and still in the second wild card spot lfgm!!!!
The Mets can't win a game with out lindor because he's the best player on the Mets he's freaking underrated
Lindor can pick the team up if he's healthy and getting meaningful hits.....but they also could lose their team confidence if he returns to the plate and gets overwhelmed by Sale. If he goes 0-4 with 2 strikeouts and two pop flyballs it definitely won't fuel the positive vibe. Personally.....I wouldn't consider putting him in the lineup with back pain. It could create more future back problems and I really don't believe that Lindor....at 70-80 %....is an upgrade from a 22 year old shortstop who plays good defense....runs fast.... and has flashed power since being promoted from AAA. Obviously Lindor.....at full strength....is a huge upgrade.....but not with a back injury that could seriously impact his game.
They gave Sale a no decision last time they faced him. They always struggle with “no name” pitchers and rookies. They hold their own with Aces. Bring it on. Even though they aren’t playing the Braves till Monday.
Peterson always seems to struggle against the Braves. He’ll have to pitch as well as, or better than, Sale in this one. It’s a tall task but he needs to be up for it.
Last team sale allowed 2 runs and the Mets won in extras. So Peterson probably has to allow 2-3 or less runs
I'm going to say it one more time I still think this offence could be without Pete in it
Who would play first ?? Sunday against the Phillies Alonso had 2 great defense plays that could have changed that game. A great sliding stop and a great out by holding the bag at first
The Braves are in the heads of the Mets - they simply struggle to beat them when it matters
Yesterday it was a different story the Mets were thinking they would cliche in Atlanta. The Mets totally were thinking the Braves series would be a piece of cake
Game one and their heart is already taken🫣😵💫🥴
Tonight is their season. Lose tonight, mathematically you're still in, emotionally your toast. Are they going to continue to be bent over by the braves like every other season at this time? Let's see what they're made of.
Do you want cheese with that wine! What a whinner! Boo hoo hoo!!
Hey guys and gals looks like a rain out in Atlanta for the next two days now what any thoughts?? I don’t know what to even expect that they’ll play that after the Brewers if they do two rain out days.?????
Could this be to our benefit or not?
I think it is doesn’t benefit the Mets; as the media is going be like the Mets have collapsed for Wednesday thru Monday. Has to affect the Mets physically.
Than if they loose both games it would be a double header on Monday meaning who ever gets in gets a pitching staff that has had to work extra. Both teams would have to throw best pitchers so game 1 whoever wins opens with the Braves or Mets 3rd or 4th best pitcher against the other teams ace.
Phillies Fan here and I’m standing my prediction of three to four weeks ago……”Mets get the WC, Braves go home”
Stopped the presses a Phillies fan made a prediction.
Look, this is how the ATL series is going to go - pitcher's duels every game(SD will be the same). It is up to the pitching & defense to hold serve every inning. The Mets did not do that in game 1.
Atlanta seriously needs a dome stadium.
So does the Mets.
Let's not freak out
Everyone seems to believe they're going to get today's game played before the weather is an issue....but the weather reports I've heard suggest there will be rain long before game time.
That dead offense again...... hopefully this is just one bad game.
Yeah, this can’t be the whole series. For some reason, the Mets are themselves regardless of who they play against, and then they go to Atlanta and it’s like they forget how to play baseball. You probably can’t do much against Sale, but hope for a win tonight and do damage against Fried tomorrow (if the schedule holds).
It shouldn't even have to come to having Lindor save the Mets 2024 Season
He has sat for what 7 games?? Be very surprised if he is more than 70-80% healthy and to come back in and be a major factor is a lot to ask. If he is going play he should be the designated hitter
2021 team
Max fried the ace of the staff
Morton was the #2
Darnaud starting catcher
Jorge soler WS MVP
Ozzie was a top 3 player on team
😂😂😂
The Braves are more hateable than the Phillies? You know the Phillies said fuck the Mets after popping champagne even though they didn't even play the Mets in the postseason 🤣
Ain’t worried bout nothin!! LFGM!
I get what you’re saying but I’m fairness Alvarez would be in a slump hits a game winning home and talks like he’s been doing that all season. Harris had a brilliant game he deserved to gloat a little bit and all we need to do is beat them and he’ll take it down a notch. We’ll see how it goes.
Harris was excellent. Not sure how anybody can be mad at him for anything. We have a bunch of dudes who pimp home runs and celebrate.
Let's face it, the METS' hitters looked intimidated while the BRAVES' hitters looked confident. SEVERINO didn't have control of his pitches and the floodgates opened up when in a stupid manner, ALVAREZ got tangled up with SEVERINO. FINALLY,THE METS MISSED OUT ON GAINING GROUND ON THE DIAMOND BACKS WHO WERE SHUT OUT BY THE GIANTS IN THEIR HOME TURF.
the last time we played sale the only 2 hits where lindor and McNeal I pray he comes back
Atlanta seriously 😐😳😐😳😐😳😐😳 needs a dome stadium 🏟️🏟️🏟️🏟️🏟️🏟️
It's just rain & its just possible rain bands not a long rainstorm. The paths already changed since yesterday & coastal Florida's not getting hit as hard & it still can change more & regardless by the time it makes it to Atlanta it will be rain bands.
Dead offence again hopefully this is just one bad 😞😔😞😞😞😔😞😔😞😔 game
Severino looked scared
Pads can still win the NL West division.
Is Helene a Mets or Braves fan?
A Monday double-header, would ensure a healthier Lindor start...Mets fan.
Game 2 gets played on Wed & game 3 on Monday with Sale a 2nd start...Braves fan.
Games 2 & 3 get played on Wed & Ths as scheduled...neither a Mets nor a Braves fan.
Good morning Ryan - that debacle was painful as the Braves curse remains in place - I fear what will happen tonight vs Sale😢….Dbacks lost to Giants 11-0 so that’s good news 🎉
Joel Sherman is reporting today and tomorrow can are postponed
Funny how you say why are the Braves so arrogant with 6 straight NL East tiles and a World Championship.Shouldn't be ASKING WHY METS FANS ARE SO ARROGANT WHO'S TEAM HASN'T WON ANYTHING!!!!!LOL
Go Braves 🎉
Be realistic all the pitchers match up give them Advantage: Sale- Peterson or Fried-Quintana???Bad decision...You needs to pitch Manaea our best pitcher, he is the only one that could win a game against the Braves right now..If Mendoza doesn't make drastic lineup changes against Sale the Mets are toasted..Lineup: 1-Acuña SS
2-Iglesias 2B
3-Lindor DH
4-Vientos 3B
5-Alonso 1B
6- Taylor RF
7-Nimmo LF
8-Alvarez C
9-Badder CF...No más Sterling Marte in the lineup..He's totally unproductive..He's an automatic out with men on base..
Never mind ATL, how about the Diamondbacks losing a crucial game AT HOME to the non-Playoffs SF Giants 11 - 0....!! METS will be fine by going 3 - 2 the rest of the way in these last 5 Games...METS are STILL 2nd Wild Card right now + 1/2 on ARI & + 1 on ATL
The braves got some very soft but lucky hits. The mets botched a double play early. Could have been a different game. This being said, the mets were not aggressive at the plate letting way too many balls sail right down the middle without a swing. The next 2 games will be post-poned due to the severe weather thats coming. we will be making these games up on a monday double header. We should take care of business then.
You’re forgetting the important thing; the Mets couldn’t hit Schwellenbach. So even if they would have only scored 3 runs it’s still a Braves loss.
If the games are delayed than you have Sale pitching extra rest against Royals; Fried extra rest against the royals. Than maybe Reynaldo Lopez back for a double hitter against at the Mets.
No matter what happens weekend series the Mets could have to go back to Atlanta and face the Mets killers again
They messed up by not putting Lindor in the game , he would of have them a spark , emotional boost ,
I wonder if we finally see him in the lineup tonight (if the game is played) even as the DH. Mendoza knows what his inclusion in the lineup would mean for this team.
The good News the diamond backs 🐱😽🐱😽🐱😽🐱😽 lost
OMG, this dude just keeps coming up with excuses of why the mets lost. Braves are definitely a better team, and will beat the mets four out of these next six games. Braves look hungrier to win.
But it's only 2 games left clown
Delusional
Jajajajajaja haiting on your Dad the Atlanta Braves 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The METS' hitting problems will not be solve if LINDOR comes back and the rest of the team doesn't start hitting, especially the so called POLAR BEAR who has bern looking more like a little KOALA BEAR.
Pete’s looked like this for a majority of the season.
Stop the whining Ryan. Mets have stupid antics and music intros that are ridiculous. Typical Mets tears
Agree he is crying that the Mets are a better team yet with all the injuries the Braves are right behind them. I think he is a lot like Mets fans that thought the Mets would just roll over the Braves.
I'm going to say it again I still think this offense could be better without PETE IN IT🫣🤔