Author: Sam Lebowitz

Pleasant Good Evening Podcast Episode 3: This One’s for Tom

Happy Monday morning Mets fans! It’s your favorite podcasting duo back again for episode three of the best new Mets cast on the market. This week, myself (@SamLebo14 on Twitter) and Jack (@jackhendon_) break down a successful, if not emotional, week in Metsland. We start off by discussion Jacob deGrom’s dominance against the Phillies in yesterday’s rout. Then, Jack and I...

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Pleasant Good Evening Podcast Episode 2: Poor Drew Smith

Welcome back for episode two of MetsMerized’s new podcast, Pleasant Good Evening! This week, myself (@SamLebo14) and Jack (jackhendon_) break down a very long and busy week of Mets baseball. We discuss the social undercurrent of the week, surrounding Dominic Smith and the Mets’ walk-out of Thursday’s game against the Marlins. We also discuss exactly how the Mets did in their...

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This Is Michael Conforto’s Team

Michael Conforto was destined for this. He played baseball on a national stage in the Little League World Series before he hit puberty. His mother was an Olympian, his father a college football player. Conforto himself had Ivy League offers for football. He opted to pursue baseball at PAC-12 powerhouse Oregon State and was a team leader both on and off the field. When the Mets selected Conforto,...

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Pleasant Good Evening Podcast Episode 1: Triple Doubleheader Week!

Welcome to MetsMerized’s new Pleasant Good Evening Podcast, hosted by Sam Lebowitz and Jack Hendon! This weekend, the Mets finale in Miami and series against the Yankees got canned after two Mets tested positive for COVID-19. We discuss the insane schedule the Mets will have to push through as a result. We also discuss the state of the pitching staff and whether we believe they will be...

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Seth Lugo’s Best Role is in the Bullpen

Ever since Seth Lugo established himself as one of baseball’s best relief pitchers, the Mets have insisted that, despite how Seth sees himself, Lugo is in fact a reliever. When asked, the right-hander has repeatedly told the New York media that he wants to be a starting pitcher again. Now, with the Mets’ backs against the wall, Lugo is getting his wish. But he shouldn’t be....

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