The Cinesportstalk Podcast Network

The 2025 regular season is underway, and *The Put it in the Books Show* returns for Season 8 with a fresh batch of overreactions, mild panic, and… an actual winning record? That’s right, the Mets are off to an 8-4 start after a strong 5-1 homestand against the Blue Jays and the Marlins—who somehow still have a team and a TV deal, much to Farace’s disappointment. Producer Joe is likely out tonight (probably scouting hot dog stands or auditioning for a Citi Field hype video), so Farace, Rodriguez, and Keith are left to dig into a team that’s **pitching like champs and hitting like they forgot it’s not still March**. The Mets are rocking a league-best **2.10 ERA**, but hitting a **painful .210 as a team**, which means the offense currently consists of "hope and vibes." Meanwhile, the much-hyped youth movement—**Vientos, Baty, and Acuña**—have all started ice cold, and not just because of the Citi Field wind chill. It’s been rough, and if you’re wondering whether Rodriguez is ready to bench all three, t