Evan & Tiki

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Red Sox Fraud Season Gives Yankees No Excuses Sep 29, 2026

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The Yankees open their Wild Card series against Boston with Evan Roberts calling the Red Sox frauds, pointing to one historic hot streak surrounded by long stretches of losing or mediocre baseball. Evan believes the Yankees were the far more consistent team, even while acknowledging how unpredictable a best-of-three series can be. Attention turns to Cam Schlittler’s workload in Game 1 and the possibility of Gerrit Cole starting a winner-take-all Game 3 despite his history of struggles against Boston. Evan, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash also debate how Carlos Rodon could be used in an emergency before briefly turning to Shaun’s Rangers season prediction.

Posted and Toasted Roasts Old J.J. McCarthy Takes Sep 29, 2026

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Posted and Toasted takes aim at old J.J. McCarthy opinions as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig through some memorable WFAN receipts. The segment revisits skepticism surrounding McCarthy before the draft, including doubts about his physical profile, how much Michigan asked him to do and whether he was ever worthy of a first-round investment. The McCarthy debate continues with callers questioning why the Giants should believe in him now, while Evan keeps coming back to the low cost of the gamble. New York gave up only a fifth-round pick, giving John Harbaugh a chance to see whether McCarthy can become something more.

Yankees Go All-In on a Wild Card Gamble Sep 29, 2026

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The Yankees are taking an aggressive approach into the Wild Card round, carrying only 10 pitchers and loading Aaron Boone’s bench with offensive options. Evan Roberts loves the strategy, arguing that Boone can treat his starting lineup as temporary and attack every matchup with weapons like Giancarlo Stanton, Jazz Chisholm, Anthony Volpe and Ryan McMahon. The biggest decisions may come early. Evan explains why he would start Volpe over Chisholm against the lefty, while the deep bench gives Boone freedom to make moves by the fourth or fifth inning. Stanton’s return also sparks debate over whether a hitter who has been out for months can still be trusted in the biggest spot.

J.J. McCarthy Could Put Jaxson Dart Under Pressure Sep 29, 2026

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The Giants’ trade for J.J. McCarthy immediately raises a bigger question about Jaxson Dart’s future. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether McCarthy could create an uncomfortable quarterback battle once Dart returns, why an early-career injury can accelerate the pressure on a young quarterback, and why Minnesota giving up on McCarthy does not automatically mean the Giants made a mistake. John Harbaugh’s focus is simply winning the next game, but the Giants now have another potential answer if Jameis Winston struggles or Dart’s recovery hits complications. Plus, Case Keenum’s performance becomes a reminder of how valuable an experienced backup quarterback can be.

Stanton’s October Production Silences Regular-Season Criticism Sep 29, 2026

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Giancarlo Stanton’s Yankees legacy takes center stage as Evan Roberts pushes back on the criticism surrounding all the regular-season games he has missed. Evan points to Stanton’s postseason availability and production, arguing that if October is what ultimately matters for the Yankees, his playoff résumé has to carry enormous weight. The debate turns to how the Yankees should actually use Stanton after more than five months without a game. Rather than disrupt the lineup, the expectation is that Stanton becomes a dangerous late-game bat off the bench. Evan even lays out the dream scenario: Stanton spending the night preparing in the cage before Aaron Boone calls on him for one unforgettable Kirk Gibson-style moment.

Yankees Protect Judge While Stanton Risks Everything Sep 29, 2026

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Giancarlo Stanton’s return sparks a passionate defense of his Yankees legacy. Evan Roberts argues that despite all the missed regular-season time, Stanton has repeatedly found a way to be available when October arrives, and his postseason production deserves far more respect than it gets. That leads directly back to Aaron Judge. Evan believes Judge wanted to play in the Wild Card round, but the Yankees stepped in and protected their long-term investment, while Stanton was given the green light because his future carries far less risk. The conversation also turns to Boston activating Garrett Crochet after months away, Trent Grisham making the Yankees roster, and the remarkable number of major roster gambles surrounding this Yankees-Red Sox series.

Yankees Shut Down Aaron Judge for Wild Card Sep 29, 2026

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Aaron Judge is officially off the Yankees’ Wild Card roster, forcing New York into its biggest postseason test without its superstar. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether the Yankees made the right call protecting Judge, who wanted to play despite the injury risk, and why his absence cannot become an excuse if they lose to Boston.

Best of the Giants on WFAN: Why the Giants were forced to trade for J.J. McCarthy Sep 29, 2026

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An ugly victory couldn't mask the panic in Big Blue's front office following a season-ending ACL injury to star pass-rusher Brian Burns and a desperation trade for J.J. McCarthy. With Jameis Winston struggling to run the offense and key starters dropping fast, the Giants find themselves treading thin ice as their season descends into high-stakes drama.

Best of the Jets on WFAN: Geno Smith and the Jets fall just short against Detroit Sep 29, 2026

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Despite an explosive performance from Geno Smith and the offense, a second-half defensive breakdown cost the Jets a signature win in Detroit. From Aaron Glenn’s late-game play-calling to the frustrating two-point analytics debate, we break down every angle of New York’s heart-wrenching loss.

End of Season | 'Rico Brogna' Sep 29, 2026

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Final Words from Evan on the Mets 2026 season.