Name: Here's why Mets moving Juan Soto to left field is a good thing | The Mets Pod
Uploaded: 2026-02-12T10:39-05:00
Duration: 96 s
Description: On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the news that Juan Soto is now going to play left field for the Mets, and reveal why they believe this is good news.

Mets

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza shares how Bo Bichette is adjusting to third base.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on working with Bo Bichette at third base

Bo Bichette and Carson Benge took batting practice during a Mets spring training workout . Bichette was signed a 3-year, $126 million deal in the offseason, while Benge is considered a top prospect in the Mets' system.  

Bo Bichette and Carson Benge take batting practice in PSL | Mets Spring Training

On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the news that Juan Soto is now going to play left field for the Mets, and reveal why they believe this is good news.

Here's why Mets moving Juan Soto to left field is a good thing | The Mets Pod

On Mets Hot Stove, in reaction to the news of Juan Soto moving to left field primarily in 2026, Jim Duquette broaches the idea of Brett Baty possibly holding down right field for the Mets in the near future.

Fitting Brett Baty into the 2026 Mets' outfield | Mets Hot Stove

On Baseball Night in New York, John Harper, Anthony McCarron, and John Jastremski debate whether the Mets or Yankees have the stronger lineup heading into the 2026 season, specifically in the top three spots of the batting order.

Do the Mets have a stronger lineup than the Yankees? | Baseball Night in NY

During the Mets’ first official pitchers and catchers workout of 2026, youngster Christian Scott took the mound to face hitters in a live spring training bullpen session on the field in Port St. Lucie.

Christian Scott faces live hitters on the field in PSL | Mets Spring Training

During the first official pitchers and catchers workout of 2026 Mets spring training, new reliever Devin Williams and returning starter Sean Manaea threw bullpen sessions as they start to get ramped up in Port St. Lucie.

Devin Williams and Sean Manaea throw bullpen sessions in PSL | Mets Spring Training

Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga met the media on the first official day of pitchers and catchers workouts at Mets spring training, and discussed the health challenges he’s faced the past two seasons, and his hope to contribute to the Mets this year.

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga talks staying healthy and proving himself

At a news conference to start spring training, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza talked about surgery for shortstop Francisco Lindor, the timeline for his return, and how he expects Lindor to perform when he does play again.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza talks timeline on Francisco Lindor

Yankees

Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm, Paul Goldschmidt and others participated in live batting practice as pitchers Luis Gil and Adam Kloffenstein handled the pitching duties.   

Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm, Paul Goldschmidt and others take live batting practice | Yankees Spring Training

During a Yankees’ spring training workout, ace Gerrit Cole threw, ran and participated in drills, as teammates also got defensive work in. Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, Max Fried, Jose Caballero, David Bednar and Paul Goldschmidt also warmed up and got loose for the day. 

Gerrit Cole throws and participates in drills in Tampa | Yankees Spring Training

During the Yankees’ first official pitchers and catchers workout of 2026, infielders Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Caballero, and Amed Rosario were on the field getting some defensive work in, taking grounders and turning double plays as they ramp up for the season down in Florida.

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Caballero, and Amed Rosario get work in down in Tampa | Yankees Spring Training

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. shares his motivation to perform this season and says he doesn't have a problem with the team "running it back with four MVPs" on the roster.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. 'doesn't see a problem' with Yankees running it back

At a news conference to start spring training, Yankees manager Aaron Boone delivered status updates on Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon, along with a basic timeline on the rehab and return to play for both pitchers.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone on status of Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon

On BNNY, the panel discusses expectations for Mets pitcher Nolan McLean and then the conversation evolves into a debate about who they'd rather have this season, McLean or Yankees hurler Cam Schlittler.

You decide: Nolan McLean of the Mets vs Yankees’ Cam Schlittler | Baseball Night in NY

On Baseball Night in NY, Jon Hein goes for the under on the Yankees' projected Las Vegas win total and over on the Mets. Maggie Gray and Laura Albanese then debate which team is closer that elusive title: Mets or Yankees?

Are the Mets or Yankees a better bet to win a World Series title? | Baseball Night in NY

Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares his thoughts on the team entering the 2026 season with a relatively similar roster as last season, where his confidence levels are with the current group.

Aaron Boone on Yankees running most of roster back for 2026: 'It's as good as I've felt'

Jets

On Jets Final Drive, SNY's NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to Sam Darnold leading the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory over Drake Maye and the Patriots. The two then share their takes on Frank Reich as the Jets new offensive coordinator, the hiring of Rex Ryan's son Seth, and Adam Gase landing a role with the Chargers.

Frank Reich, Sam Darnold, and Super Bowl reactions | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes shares why he likes Aaron Glenn's hiring of Frank Reich as offensive coordinator.

Connor Hughes shares why he likes Jets hiring Frank Reich | Jets Final Drive

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the news that the Jets have officially named Frank Reich as their new offensive coordinator, and explains what this means for the team moving forward

Jets officially hire Frank Reich as OC, what now for the offense and QB?

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss the view from Jets fans of former quarterback Sam Darnold playing in the Super Bowl.

Are Jets fans rooting for Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl? | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt share their reactions to the organization hiring Brian Duker as the next defensive coordinator, share where things stand with the offensive coordinator search, and react to the rest of the hirings around the NFL. The two also go over a couple of quarterbacks that the Jets could take in the second round of the draft and give three ways they'd fix the team in 2026.

Jets offensive coordinator updates and potential QB options in the draft | Jets Final Drive

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes shares what transpired that led to the Jets hiring Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator over Wink Martindale.

Here's how the Jets landed on Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to Aaron Glenn and the organization firing OC Tanner Engstrand. The guys share who they think will replace Engstrand and where things currently stand on the defensive coordinator front.

Tanner Engstrand fired, what's next for Jets coordinators? | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss where things stand with the Jets coaching staff, recapping the latest firings and sharing updates on the defensive coordinator search. The guys then reflect on Sam Darnold's time in New York as he is set to start in the Super Bowl against the AFC rival Patriots. Later, the two defend some of their tweets from the last week, break down the rest of the NFL coaching searches, and discuss which Jets they would take 'final sale.'

Sam Darnold vs the Patriots Super Bowl and Jets shake up coaching staff | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt share updates on the Jets defensive coordinator search.

Connor Hughes shares Jets defensive coordinator updates | Jets Final Drive

Giants

SNY NBA Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the hire of Matt Nagy as Giants offensive coordinator under new head coach John Harbaugh, including Nagy’s long track record in the NFL and his previous work with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Giants get experience with hire of Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the hiring of Dennard Wilson as the new defensive coordinator for the Giants under new coach John Harbaugh, and reveals what Big Blue is getting with Wilson leading the defense moving forward.

Giants hire new defensive coordinator, who is Dennard Wilson?

SNY's Niki Lattarulo speaks with Giants head coach John Harbaugh about how he plans on developing QB Jaxson Dart and why he's looking forward to coaching in New York.

John Harbaugh on how he plans on helping Giants' QB Jaxson Dart

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh shares what he thinks of QB Jaxson Dart and how that influenced his decision to join the organization.

John Harbaugh shares what's impressed him from Giants QB Jaxson Dart

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes confirms that the New York Giants have officially signed John Harbaugh to a five-year deal to be their new head coach and observes that the "magnitude of this move cannot be understated."

Connor Hughes on John Harbaugh 'signed, sealed and delivered' as Giants head coach

On SportsNite, SNY NFL Insider shares that John Harbaugh is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the New York Giants.

John Harbaugh finalizing a deal to become Giants next head coach

With the news coming out that John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to part ways, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses the possibility that the Giants might be ready to aggressively pursue him to be their next head coach.

Will Giants target John Harbaugh to be their next head coach?

Joe Schoen speaks about remaining as Giants' GM next season, the team's upcoming head coaching search, and the emergence of Jaxson Dart this season.

Joe Schoen says Giants have 'pieces in place' that make head coaching vacancy attractive

Mike Kafka speaks about his time as Giants' interim head coach, his expectation to interview for the vacant head coach position, and what he learned since taking over the head coaching role this season.

Mike Kafka on future with Giants, expects to interview for head coaching position

Knicks

On SportsNite, SNY's Eamon McAnaney and SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discuss the Knicks' overpowering 138-89 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, and take stock in New York's position as they wrap up the first half of their season and head into the NBA all-star break.

Ian Begley talks Knicks' drubbing of 76ers before heading into NBA all-star break | SportsNite

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown details what went wrong for the team in their overtime loss to the Pacers.

Mike Brown on physicality and communication in Knicks' loss to Pacers

New York Knicks Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns credit the Pacers for their overtime victory at Madison Square Garden. Hart says the team let Indiana get a little bit too comfortable while Towns explains how he felt nailing the two free throws to send the game to overtime.

Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns credit Pacers performance in Knicks overtime loss

After an embarrassing loss to Detroit on Friday to snap their eight-game winning streak, the Knicks bounced back with a vengeance on Sunday afternoon and routed the Celtics 111-89. SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley cited newly acquired Jose Alvarado with making major impact in New York's win, scoring 12 points off the bench and disrupting Boston with his tenacity on defense.

 NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the Knicks emphatic win in Boston 

On SportsNite, Jonathan Macri of "Knicks Film School" joins Marc Malusis to discuss how much injuries played a role in their loss to the Pistons on Friday night, They'll also touch on Jalen Brunson's sub-par performance against Detroit and the Knicks' place in the Eastern Conference post-trade deadline.

Jonathan Macri on banged-up Knicks being routed by Pistons for the second straight time

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider reacts to the moves the Knicks made at the 2026 NBA trade deadline.

Ian Begley assesses Knicks trade deadline moves | The Putback

On SportsNite, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod and SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley wrap up a busy day for the Knicks, who acquired guard Jose Alvarado from New Orleans and lost Deuce McBride indefinitely to core muscle surgery. Ian also shares his thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo staying in Milwaukee. 

NBA Insider Ian Begley talks Knicks' acquiring Jose Alvarado, Deuce McBride's injury, Giannis staying put with Bucks | SportsNite

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider alongside host Chelsea Sherrod and Knicks Fan TV's CP The Fanchise react to the moves made by the Knicks at the NBA Trade deadline, headlined by the acquisition of Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans.

Jose Alvarado trade reaction and Knicks deadline analysis | The Putback

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider reacts to the Knicks trading for Jose Alvarado at the NBA Trade deadline.

New York Knicks trade for Jose Alvarado | The Putback with Ian Begley

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