Evan & Tiki

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Hour 1: Pete Alonso’s Curtain Call Pushes Evan Over the Edge Sep 16, 2026

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Pete Alonso’s 300th career home run came at Citi Field against the Mets, and Evan Roberts could not get past what happened next. After Alonso tied the game and received a curtain call from the crowd, Evan argued that his former favorite Met did not need to come back out of the dugout and “rub it in.” Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash pushed back hard, insisting Alonso was simply giving Mets fans the acknowledgment they demanded. The debate explodes into a larger argument over Mets fans cheering Alonso, Sean Manaea calling the reaction to an opposing player “crazy,” Kodai Senga showing far more understanding, and the anger still directed at David Stearns for letting Alonso leave. Plus, the Yankees continue owning the Twins, while Shaun refuses to completely surrender hope that New York can still chase down Tampa Bay.

Hour 2: Mets Fans Still Treat Pete Alonso Like Their Star Sep 16, 2026

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Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field keeps stirring up raw emotions after Mets fans celebrated his game-tying home run and pushed him out for another curtain call. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether the fans crossed a line, whether Alonso needed to come back out of the dugout, and why his departure still feels so different from other former Mets. The Yankees continue owning the Twins, but Tampa Bay has now moved ahead of New York as the American League favorite while Shaun Morash still sees a possible Yankees sweep of the Rays. Plus, the Jets establish their offensive identity with the longest timed drive in franchise history, Jaxson Dart earns praise after his strong start, and Wink Martindale takes an unmistakable shot at Brian Daboll.

Hour 3: Gerrit Cole’s Red Sox Nightmare Creates Yankees Playoff Dilemma Sep 16, 2026

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Gerrit Cole’s ugly history against Boston creates a massive Yankees playoff question. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether Cole should even start against the Red Sox in a best-of-three Wild Card series, especially with Max Fried’s dominance in the matchup and another strong rotation option available. The conversation turns to whether Cole belongs in Game 1, should be protected from an elimination game, or could even be pushed aside as the Yankees map out October. The Mets’ handling of Pete Alonso also remains a major sore spot, with Evan arguing Steve Cohen has continued the franchise’s frustrating history of letting beloved stars leave. Plus, the Giants’ travel plan for their Monday night matchup in Los Angeles, the excuses that could follow another Giants win, Aaron Judge returning to the Yankees lineup, and Evan already dreaming about what a 2-0 Jets start could mean.

New York Football Finally Has Fans Dreaming BIG Sep 16, 2026

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The Giants keep winning, but Evan Roberts says the excuses will keep coming no matter who they beat. Evan, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash run through how victories over the Rams, Titans, Cardinals, Commanders and even Eagles could all be explained away, while Tiki argues the way the Giants win still matters when judging their performance. Then the Jets enter the spotlight. Evan is already imagining what a 2-0 start would feel like after years of losing, especially with a home win over Green Bay potentially sending his optimism through the roof. The crew also looks back at rare seasons when both the Jets and Giants started hot and wonders how crazy New York could get if both teams keep winning.

Steve Cohen Keeps Letting Mets Legends Walk Sep 16, 2026

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Pete Alonso’s departure remains a major wound for Mets fans, and Evan Roberts argues Steve Cohen has only added to the franchise’s painful history of letting beloved stars leave. Evan points to Alonso and Jacob deGrom as two all-time Mets who were allowed to walk, while comparing the situation to David Wright, whose long-term deal never became a source of resentment because the organization kept its homegrown star. The conversation also turns to fans who once wanted Alonso gone and are now staying quiet, plus Aaron Judge returning to the Yankees lineup, Anthony Volpe’s work at second base, and the Yankees’ postseason rotation possibilities involving Gerrit Cole, Max Fried and Cam Littler.

Gerrit Cole’s Red Sox Struggles Spark Yankees Panic Sep 16, 2026

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Gerrit Cole’s history against the Red Sox has the Yankees facing a fascinating October decision. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether Cole should start in a potential best-of-three Wild Card series against Boston, especially with Max Fried and Cam Littler producing far better results in the matchup. The question quickly becomes bigger than simply choosing three starters. If Cole is part of the rotation, should the Yankees protect him from a possible elimination game by starting him in Game 1? Or should they trust the matchup data and consider leaving him out entirely? With the postseason rotation potentially affecting the Division Series too, every choice comes with a risk.

Yankees’ Soto Pivot Could Pay Off for Years Sep 16, 2026

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Two years after Juan Soto chose the Mets over the Yankees, Evan Roberts admits the early results have been painful for Mets fans. The Yankees have kept reaching October, while the Mets have missed the postseason, sparking a debate over whether adding Max Fried and Cody Bellinger ultimately left the Yankees in a better short-term position than simply keeping Soto. The conversation also turns to a fascinating Mets what-if: if Soto had stayed with the Yankees, would Pete Alonso still be in Queens? Plus, Evan weighs the emotional value of a potential Knicks championship banner night against a Yankees playoff game, and the Yankees make roster moves by bringing back Clarke Schmidt while designating Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment.

Jets’ Record Drive Reveals Their Winning Identity Sep 16, 2026

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The Jets may have found exactly what their offense needs to be. Their 19-play, 11-minute-and-48-second march against Tennessee was the longest timed drive in franchise history, built almost entirely on pounding the football and keeping the Titans’ defense trapped on the field. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why that bruising approach could become the Jets’ identity and give them a path to success. The record sends Evan down a rabbit hole of the longest drives in NFL history, including one from Tiki’s Giants during their 41-0 NFC Championship Game demolition that consumed nearly the entire fourth quarter.

Wink Martindale Takes a Shot at Brian Daboll Sep 16, 2026

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Wink Martindale clearly hasn’t forgotten his Giants breakup. While praising Jaxson Dart, the former defensive coordinator slips in a pointed comparison involving Cam Ward that Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber immediately view as another shot at Brian Daboll. The Giants’ strong start also has the crew looking back at the old regime with a lot more amusement. The Pete Alonso debate rolls on as callers challenge Mets fans for celebrating their former star. Evan argues Alonso is a unique case, while Tiki explains why that kind of lasting love can actually show young Mets what succeeding in New York can mean. Plus, an old prediction about Alonso’s return to Citi Field comes remarkably close to reality.

Pete Alonso’s Curtain Call Crossed the Line Sep 16, 2026

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Pete Alonso’s dramatic return to Citi Field sparks a fierce debate after Mets fans celebrated his game-tying home run and pushed him into another curtain call. Evan Roberts defends Mets fans for still loving Alonso but argues Pete didn’t need to come back out of the dugout after hurting his former team, while the conversation turns to why Alonso’s departure still hits differently than Jacob deGrom’s. Plus, the Yankees continue their complete domination of the Twins, but Tampa Bay has now moved ahead of New York as the American League favorite. Shaun Morash still has a gut feeling the Yankees could sweep their crucial four-game series against the Rays and turn the division race upside down.

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