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122. ALDS 2024 - Royals vs. Yankees Oct 03, 2024

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Flip and Justin get set for the Royals-Yankees ALDS matchup, and explain why Kansas City might be the biggest obstacle the Yankees face the entire month of October. The hosts detail what areas of this Yankees team excite and worry them as the team gets ready for Game 1 on Saturday. Pre and postgame coverage of every postseason game is on YES Network and the YES app!

121. Final Stretch of 2024 Sep 12, 2024

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With less than three weeks to go, are the Yankees primed to peak at the end of the regular season? Have the recent moves given us the best version of the Yankees roster all season? John and Justin answer those questions, their concerns (or lack there of) regarding recent cold streaks for Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, and give us their projected playoff series rotations. Plus, John tries to guess what Justin has in common with Brad Pitt (hint: not much)!

120. 2024 Home Run Chase Aug 28, 2024

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John and Justin try to gauge the fans’ satisfaction level of the first-place New York Yankees. They discuss whether Aaron Judge’s home run chase in 2024 is more exciting than 2022. They also wonder which pursuit has more juice: Judge’s home run pursuit or Shohei Ohtani’s pursuit of a 50/50 season? Lastly, the hosts try and figure out the most optimal Yankees bullpen over the final month and into the postseason.

119. August Baseball is Here Aug 01, 2024

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John and Justin give their biggest takeaways from the Yankees 5-1 road trip through Boston and Philadelphia. They examine whether Alex Verdugo and Gleyber Torres have turned a corner on offense and look at the emergence of Austin Wells. Then, the hosts examine the Yankees' moves at the trade deadline and whether they made enough additions. Plus, 26 Emmy nominations!

118. 2024 All-Star Break Jul 18, 2024

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John and Justin feel like it’s time for what’s become the annual question out of the All-Star break: just who are the Yankees?! The hosts wonder if the Yankees are good enough to be the most aggressive team ahead of the trade deadline. And with the deadline itself, both believe it is crucial for MLB to start pushing the deadline date back to mid-August.

117. Biggest Concerns in June Jun 28, 2024

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Flip and Justin discuss their biggest concerns with the Yankees, and which areas currently need the most fixing from outside the organization. Both believe the first series against the Red Sox exposed some deficiencies on this Yankees team, and why the Yankees have the talent to return to playing well. The hosts also wonder why the Yankees have yet to play at a higher level against division opponents.

116. Yankees & Dodgers Jun 10, 2024

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John and Justin look back at the weekend series against the Dodgers, and why October only holds the true “statement series.” The hosts examine what the lineup is without Juan Soto, and express their level of concern over the right side of the Yankees infield. Both explain why Aaron Judge has ascended to another level among all-time Yankee greats.

115. First 50 Games of 2024 May 23, 2024

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Flip and Justin discuss the team’s biggest surprises through the first 50 games. Flip believes bullpen upgrades will be needed and addressed. The duo discusses what choices the Yankees will have to make once DJ LeMahieu and Gerrit Cole return from their respective injuries, and they dive into Hal Steinbrenner’s recent comments about Juan Soto and payroll sustainability.

114. Spring Baseball in New York May 07, 2024

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Flip and Justin discuss the Yankees' current success without Gerrit Cole, and how it can be sustained. Does Juan Soto’s impending free agency come to mind with every great thing he does on the field? How juiced up are you for the Astros series? Plus, the Knicks and Rangers playoff run and what it does for New York City.

113. Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, John Sterling Apr 23, 2024

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Flip and Justin discuss Aaron Boone’s ejection in Monday’s game vs Oakland and how little public accountability umpires have received. They give their way-too-early impressions and concerns on the Yankees season thus far, thoughts on John Sterling’s retirement, and a quick reflection on Whitey Ford.

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