Curtain Call

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92. Aaron Judge on the I.L. Jun 08, 2023

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Within the ultra-competitive AL East, Flip and Justin wonder if the Yankees season is currently at a crossroads with Aaron Judge being out. The hosts also dive into the state of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and whether fewer divisional matchups are a good thing for the sport.

91. Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 2023

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As the Yankees get set for a series with the Padres, John and Justin take the temperature of the Yankees with the MLB season reaching its first unofficial time-mark on Memorial Day Weekend. The overall consensus? Could be better, could be worse. The hosts look around at the stacked AL East, analyze what holds the Blue Jays back and wonder if the Rangers and Dbacks can hang around.

90. Round Two Rays vs Yankees May 11, 2023

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John and Justin preview round two of Rays-Yankees in the Bronx and whether the AL East is still attainable and a priority for the Yankees. John believes the Yankees showed a lot in last weekend’s series in Tampa Bay. The hosts talk about the value that Yankee players who grew up in the tri-state area have from a marketing perspective. They discuss the Astros' vulnerability, the Braves' model of success, the Mets without the best version of Max Scherzer, and an early trade suggestion to solve the Mets' back of the bullpen.

89. The ‘98 Yankees & the present Yankees Apr 28, 2023

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NY Times bestselling author and YES Network analyst Jack Curry joins John and Justin to discuss his new book: The 1998 Yankees; The Inside Story of the Greatest Baseball Team Ever. Jack lets us know what he learned about the team while writing the book, and who gave him the most dirt! The trio then discusses the current issues involving the Yankees of 2023. They look at the depth of teams competing in the AL East and the schedule ahead.

88. New York is a postseason city Apr 14, 2023

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John and Justin discuss the recent success of all the pro teams in New York City, with all five local NBA/NHL teams making it to the postseason. The hosts go through what matters in the Yankees' start to the season and discuss why the Rays are a legit threat in the AL East.

87. Season Preview with Michael Kay Apr 09, 2023

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Yankees TV voice Michael Kay joins the show to discuss Anthony Volpe, pitching depth, and other topics surrounding the Yankees ahead of opening day. John touches on how the TV broadcasts could look and sound different with baseball’s new rules.

86. Spring is Here Feb 28, 2023

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Flip and Justin react to what they saw over the first several spring training games where new rules were enforced. Flip feels the pitch clock adds a crispness to the game that has been sorely missed. Justin wonders how the new rules will be explained and presented via TV production. The hosts try and solve the Yankees infield puzzle, while also wondering whether Anthony Volpe can do anything that will force the Yankees to put him on the Opening Day roster.

85. Scott Rolen headed to Baseball Hall of Fame Jan 25, 2023

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John and Justin react to Scott Rolen being voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and the overall mood around the current voting process. John feels the Hall of Fame is becoming more acceptive of borderline players while Justin feels Rolen is worthy. The duo wonders whether the Yankees need to address certain questions hovering over a handful of positions prior to the start of spring training, and they dive into comments made by Red Sox brass at the team’s recent Winter Weekend.

84. Ringing in the New Year Jan 10, 2023

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Flip and Justin ring in the new year by discussing whether everyone who will be in the Yankees opening day lineup is currently on the team. The news of Carlos Correa signing back with the Twins broke while the hosts were discussing…Carlos Correa. They react. Also, was there a mandate for the Yankees to add people like Brian Sabean and Omar Minaya to their front office? And a look at the Brooklyn Nets, who will be without Kevin Durant for the immediate future.

83. Aaron Judge named 16th captain in Yankees History Dec 21, 2022

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John and Justin return after Aaron Judge was named the 16th captain in Yankees history. John explains the impact Judge’s return and captaincy has on the business side of the Yankees, why the MVP is the perfect choice for this honor and what the Yankees need to continue to do to get closer to a championship this off-season. The hosts wonder what has led to MLB owners spending more and committing long-term deals to marquee free agents this winter.

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