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It's Bobby Bonilla Day. So today the boys talk about Bobby's career and yes, the annual payout. In doing research, we learn that the Mets have their first two participants of Old Timers Day. We also talk current #Mets, including a real-time injury, and of course, Mets birthdays! #Podcast, #MLB

The birthday segment of our podcast tends to get the most feedback. In this episode we decide to focus exclusively on current and former Mets celebrating a birthday this week! Names such as Logan Verrett and Doug Mientkiewicz are discussed, along with our memories of these players. Happy Father's Day to all. Be sure to visit our webpage (www.behindthebagpodcast.com), Twitter (@BTBPodcast2) or subscribe to the 'cast wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

In our second "Squeeze Play" episode, we discuss our return to CitiField after nearly two years. We discuss the sights, sounds and our individual experiences over the weekend series vs. the Padres. Listen to this episode to learn more about how you can win a Robinson Cano Obi-wan-Cano-bi bobblehead. Cue the trumpets!

With the Mets playing the Padres in San Diego this weekend, the duo decides to look back at memorable moments in Mets-Padres games through the years. Highlights discussed this week include David Wright's barehanded catch, the collision between Carlos Beltran and Mike Cameron, Opening Day 1997, the series in Mexico back in '96, memorable firsts in CitiField and more. The duo also discuss the current Mets road trip, the return of Seth Lugo, the sudden summer heat, first visits to CitiField coming up and everyone's favorite... Mets birthdays. Follow us on Twitter at @BTBPodcast2 or online at www.behindthebagpodcast.com.

In our first ever 'Squeeze Play' segment - a short-form episode - we look back at Johan Santana's no-hitter vs. the St. Louis Cardinals. Before we get to the game, Ray tells a story about how he just got cable ahead of the Friday evening game. And thanks to Facebook memories, JonnyIce is able to re-live his viewing of the no-no.

On May 28, 2016, the Mets celebrated the 30th anniversary of the '86 World Series team. Unfortunately, that night is better remembered for Noah Syndergaard getting tossed and Terry Collins infamous argument with umpire Tom Hallion. Ray and Jon were there that not and relive the evening from their perspective. Other topics covered include the current state of the team, a debate on Noah's future, Mets birthdays and more...

In this episode we go back 23 years and look at the day the Mets acquired Mike Piazza. We discuss the trade, recall where we were and share some notable Mets tidbits from '98. The duo also discusses Mets birthdays and the current state of the team. #LGM

The delay to the Mets season afforded us the opportunity to lookahead the '21 campaign. In this episode we make some bold predictions. Examples include identifying what the Mets record will be at the end of the year, how low will DeGrom's ERA be, and predicting which member(s) of the roster won't make it to the All-Star break.

In this episode, we discuss the career of Edgardo Alfonzo. Before getting into his career, we do look back at Mets who wore #13 and show our love for Lee Mazzilli. Other sidebar convos include players from Venezuela, the career of the "Iguana Man" Julio Machado, and thinking about the 1995 Mets locker room. As we dive into Edgardo's career, we flash back to some of his career highlights, lowlights and everything in between. As with every episode, we start with some commentary on the current day Mets, and wish a Happy Birthday to a few former Mets still kicking around. Follow us on Twitter @BTBPodcast2 or leave comments, wherever you listen to this podcast!

We look back at the career of #12 Willie Randolph. From his Brooklyn roots to his minor league stint in Quebec and NY Yankee stardom. We relive his late run with the Dodgers, realize a connection with Sandy Alderson and briefly touch on his Mets tenure in '92 (brief the key word), before jumping to his coaching career, and finally landing the big gig with the NY Mets. Ray and JonnyIce also make a bold 2025 prediction including Willie and point out Willie's lore in a pop culture classic. During this episode, we share memories of Willie's run at the helm, including leading a franchise turnaround, before captaining a sinking ship in '07. We debate what could have been had Willie been allowed to pick his own staff, showed more emotion in key times and relive key moments in his run with the team. Toward the end, we look back at the "Midnight Massacre - Part II," and analyze everything that went wrong with his firing. As always, we start with looking back at the week that was in Mets land, and make a few obscure references to Mets of the past. This week's "hot name" is Chico Walker. Don't ask. Leave feedback here or follow us on Twitter @BTBPodcast2.

In this episode we talk about seeing the Mets on the road. Stories shared include our memorable visit to Montreal, a trip to Cleveland, Ray's heartbreak in Milwaukee and Boston, Jon witnessing an iconic catch in San Diego and a milestone moment for Johan in Wrigley. The episode also includes a shoutout to Doc Gooden for accomplishing a rare feat in Miami, while the duo go on to share other non-Mets related stadium visits across the MLB, including Arizona, Seattle and and even a few minor league parks in the Northeast. As they talk about the games and stadiums, Jon and Ray plan out future road trips on the fly. The episode starts with a look back at the week that was in Mets land. Follow us on Twitter @BTBPodcast2 or leave feedback here. Thanks for the listening!

John Franco, Braden Looper, Billy Wagner, Armando Benitez... all have closed games for the Mets, while also creating their fair share of heartburn for the Flushing Faithful. In this episode, we reminisce about these pitchers, sharing our own stomach turning moments, as well as a few laughs such as the time John Franco was tossed on John Franco Day. We also find time to discuss fill-in closers such as Don Aase, Luis Ayala and more! Along the way, we reference pop culture hits such as Friends and the Billy Chrystal classic Forget Paris. And give some sage advice to GMs and scouts thinking about signing former Mets closers. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @BTBPodcast2.