
Big Apple Battle: A New York Baseball Podcast
Alec Schwartz and Ed Pearsall
Episode 19: “October Pressure: Mets in Trouble, Yankees Surge”
Episode Notes
The New York baseball rollercoaster just took a sharp turn. In Episode 19, we dive into the Mets’ brutal collapse, how they’ve fallen out of a playoff spot, and what went wrong in a season that once looked promising. Meanwhile, the Yankees are staying hot and sharpening their edge as October baseball draws near, giving fans plenty of reason to believe.
We also welcome our first-ever guest: Alec’s buddy Mikey, a diehard but pessimistic Mets fan, who brings a raw, unfiltered take on what it feels like to watch this team unravel. From bullpen meltdowns to missed opportunities, we break down the heartbreak in Queens, the momentum in the Bronx, and what it all means for New York baseball fans heading into the final push.