Podument Park: A New York Yankees Podcast

Podument Park Ep. 22: I Survived 2023 And All I Got Was This Lousy Podcast Oct 05, 2023

Finally, the misery that was the 2023 Yankees is over. Baseball is still being played as the Division Series for both leagues gets ready to start this weekend, but the Yankees will not be participating, something many had resigned the Yankees to as early as June or July. Their play this season was simply pathetic and Aaron Judge’s long absence highlighted many of the roster construction flaws that his presence can usually cover up.

Alas, the first Podument Park in awhile eulogizes the Yankees and how things likely won’t be much different in 2024 unless significant changes are made. However, reports are indicating that there are going to be no drastic changes made to the front office or coaching staff. Even Sean Casey seems like he’ll be returning as the no-longer-interim hitting coach.

In addition to just the overall makeup of the organization, the hosts do take some time to celebrate some of the good, such as Gerrit Cole seemingly on his way to his first Cy Young award, Michael King’s emergence in the rotation, and that week of Jasson Domínguez. The show closes out out with the official 2023 Yankees and Manfreds of the Season. Congrats to our lucky recipients. You truly deserved it.

Lastly, a huge thank you to anyone and everyone who tuned in and listened to us during a dreadful baseball season!

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Podument Park Ep. 21: Searching for Purpose and Finding Vidal Nuño Aug 29, 2023

Note: This week’s podcast was sadly recorded prior to the news of Josh Donaldson’s release from the organization. But do know that we would have enjoyed dancing on the grave of his Yankees career.

Technically this past week of Yankees baseball was slightly more palatable than the previous week. They actually won two whole games this time, which is still an improvement over the eight-game losing streak they took into last week’s podcast. The streak went up to nine games before Aaron Judge had enough and put the team back in the win column, courtesy of a three-homer game.

Still, the Yankees haven’t won a series since they swept the Royals in mid-July, unless Harrison Bader’s moral victory against the Astros counts for something (it counts for nothing). This week’s podcast continues with the usual grumbling about the 2023 Yankees, but the co-hosts do offer some potential things to look forward to for the last month of the season. It's mainly all about Gerrit Cole’s Cy Young chase, debating how many dingers Judge can hit with nine toes, and wondering if there will be a Martian landing in the Bronx.

After checking in on the Baseball Reference WAR leaderboard, the weekly Yankee/Manfred awards were skipped with worthy recipients and a sequel to last week’s 2013 Yankees game presented itself in the form of Kunj guessing how many games players from the 2014 Yankees played that year. Will Suit Lady get revenge for last week’s defeat? There’s only one way to know.

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Podument Park Ep. 20: Pereira, Peraza, and a 2013 Yankees Game Aug 22, 2023

For a few weeks now, readers of this site and listeners of this podcast have read/heard us all talking about how much the Yankees flat-out stink. Well, the Bronx Bombers, er “losers of eight in a row,” have shown us that even we undersold how bad they truly are. With that, Andrew and Kunj had no desire to actually talk in detail about the 2023 Yankees (beyond recent prospect promotions), so they chose to avoid them as much as possible.

The co-hosts hopped in the time machine and traveled a decade down memory lane to 2013. Today’s podcast focused on Remembering Some Guys. Andrew named players from the 2013 squad and Kunj had to guess how many games they played for the Yankees that year (the nearly-always voiceless Zoom recorder we call “Suit Lady” was his foe in this exercise). They also added in a bonus element of trying to guess whether the particular player had positive or negative Baseball Reference WAR.

Prior to the game, the promotions of Oswald Peraza and Everson Pereira were briefly discussed. Along with Anthony Volpe and we suppose Gerrit Cole’s Cy Young bid, they’re the only real reasons to watch this team going forward! So tune in for that anyway.

Once the 2013 game concluded, there was an abbreviated check-in for the WAR leaderboard of the 2023 Yankees before handing out default and unenthusiastic Yankee and Manfred of the Week awards. Join us all in remembering the second-half fun brought by Alfonso Soriano, but stay to remember unquestioned Yankees legends Chris Bootcheck and Brennan Boesch.

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Podument Park Ep. 19: The Yankees Are Bad Aug 14, 2023

Believe it or not, the 2023 Yankees are not a good baseball team. The times when you think they’re going to win a game are few and far between, and even then, they go and find a different way to lose in frustrating fashion. They have a 60-58 record going into recording this podcast, and 58 of those losses all feel like they could qualify for “worst loss of the season.” That number is only going to get higher; the win total might not, though.

After another mini-hiatus, Andrew and Kunj return here at Podument Park to discuss the continuously annoying season that the Yankees are having. In addition to just general complaints about the team, they discuss the latest injury and roster moves, posit whether or not Aaron Judge should even keep playing, and then possibly narc on Nestor Cortes’ side hustle of selling game tickets.

In addition to that, they do the usual check-in of Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard (where Randy Vásquez firmly sits in ninth place), and squint their way through handing out the usual Yankee and Manfred of the Week awards. Sprinkled into this week’s episode is a look at the upcoming schedule and their baseline for moral victories this coming week, because the Yankees almost certainly won’t have many actual ones.

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Podument Park Ep. 18: A Troubling Trade Deadline Aug 02, 2023

Due to some real-life things happening, Andrew and Kunj haven’t been able to record the podcast since before the All-Star break. What doesn’t help is that the Yankees haven't done much to motivate us to find some time either. It’s just been all bad. The highlight of the second half has essentially been being mildly amused at Domingo Germán getting scratched from a start due to armpit discomfort and then finding himself pitching five shutout innings in relief of Jhony Brito.

They’ve only won six games since the calendar flipped, and three of those came via a sweep of the second-worst team in baseball, the Royals. And now the trade deadline has passed and the Yankees did...nothing. Technically they acquired relievers Keynan Middleton and Spencer Howard, but those don’t really count as moves. They had the opportunities to be either buyers or sellers, choosing either direction would’ve been better than doing nothing. So, of course, they did nothing (as well-articulated by Sam this morning).

So, the co-hosts vented frustrations at basically everything that’s happened since the All-Star break. If you’re looking for trade deadline-only discussions, jump ahead to around the 16:25 mark (though ads might bump it a minute later). After saying their piece, they wrapped up the podcast with the usual check-in at the dire Baseball Reference WAR leaderboard and wrapped things up with handing out Yankee and Manfred awards of the week/second half to date.

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Podument Park Ep. 17: First Man Down Jul 10, 2023

Whether you think the first half of the baseball season is the 81-game mark or the All-Star break, the first half of the baseball season is officially in the books. And was it ever so ... dull and disappointing for the Yankees? Scattered among the lifeless and uncompetitive at-bats of the first half were some moments of fun and competence, but overall this first half was just not a memorable one for the Bombers.

The struggles of the offense were so profound, it led to general manager Brian Cashman making his first-ever midseason coaching change by relieving hitting coach Dillon Lawson of his duties (and the title today riffing on the old #NextManUp mantra). On today’s podcast, Andrew and Kunj discuss how it’s never good to see someone lose their job, a change was needed just to see if a different mindset can get some of these guys going.

While Lawson was the main topic, they also discussed Carlos Rodón making his much-awaited Yankee debut, the MLB Draft officially being underway and the Yankees making their first-round pick in George Lombard Jr., and then provide the weekly injury updates. After that, they wrap of the podcast with our usual check-in of Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard, and then hand out the Yankees and Manfreds of the Week.

Best of luck to Lawson in his future, and even better luck wished to Sean Casey, who will be tasked with making DJ LeMahieu look like a machine again. (As a programming note, Casey’s hire was revealed followed the podcast recording.)

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Podument Park Ep. 16: A Feckless First Half Jul 03, 2023

The most recent of Yankees baseball has featured a perfect game, back-to-back double-digit run outbursts, a gutsy pure bullpen game victory, and the extremely welcome resurgence of rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe. Not bad, right?

Unfortunately, as Andrew and Kunj delve into on today's podcast, the highs were pretty much the lone positive developments (the same could be said for the first half as a whole). The Yankees managed to only go 3-3 against the last-place A's and Cardinals, and somehow, the offense found a way to look lifeless at the end of the week despite those 21 runs across two days in Oakland. The problem is that they only scored once in the opener and lost, and then the lineup failed up to show up in two of three games in St. Louis -- punctuated by getting no-hit into the sixth by old friend Jordan Montgomery. New York ended the series loss with a piddling three hits in the finale.

The script is the same and the Yankees remain in a holding pattern until they can get any kind of concrete news on Aaron Judge's return. The veterans who were supposed to keep the team afloat aren't doing the job -- DJ LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson ... you name 'em. Even with Carlos Rodón on track to finally debut in pinstripes, it's getting late early out there, as Yogi would say.

There's all that, the B-Ref check-in, and Yankee/Manfred of the Week in our most recent episode of Podument Park.

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Podument Park Ep. 15: An Unexpected Series Win Jun 26, 2023

When there’s no real explanation for something, the best way to explain what happened is with a simple “somehow.” If it’s good enough for a billion-dollar franchise to explain their villain coming back from the dead, then it’s good enough for me. Somehow, the Yankees managed to win four games and two series this week. They weren’t the most exciting wins, but wins are wins and right now that’s all that matters.

Andrew and Kunj talk about how the Yankees desperately need to find ways to win games without Aaron Judge and the offense just needs to look somewhat competent. They offered some praise at least for doing just that with a 4-2 showing against Seattle and Texas. The Yanks “did something” and found ways to win without their captain. If they can put together a more sustainable approach and keep stealing wins, they should be able to stay afloat in the race until Aaron Judge returns.

Unfortunately, as also discussed on the podcast, the latest on No. 99 shows that there’s still no real timetable and he’ll presumably be out longer than anyone initially thought or expected, now that there’s confirmation of a a torn ligament in his toe. Fortunately, we did also have some good injury updates for Ian Hamilton who should rejoin the team in Oakland and Carlos Rodón, whose Yankees debut actually appears to be on the horizon. As always, we end by checking in on Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard, before handing out our weekly Yankee and Manfreds of the Week. Hooray for the inexplicable Billy McKinney!

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Podument Park Ep. 14: Futility at Fenway Jun 20, 2023

If you missed the Yankees this past week/weekend, consider yourself lucky. Since the last podcast, the Yankees won the opener of the series against the Mets and haven’t won since. They split that series at least, but then got thoroughly embarrassed on the way to getting swept at Fenway Park. The Aaron Judge-less Yankees continue to look lifeless and there’s no end in sight for that.

As Andrew and Kunj discuss on the latest episode of Podument Park, the Yankees have to learn to score runs and win games without Judge. There’s no timeline for his return and if they want to stick around in the playoff race, they have to make do without him. Some reinforcement is at least on the way in the form of Harrison Bader who will return from the injured list tonight against the Mariners. Between him and the Yankees’ ace on the mound, maybe we’ll see some signs of life from the Bombers.

In addition to the usual musings on the team, the show ends with Andrew and Kunj's weekly check-in of the Baseball Reference WAR leaderboard (which appropriately tells the tale of the Yankees season), hand out Yankee and Manfred honors of the Week, and look to the upcoming schedule and what might be in store for the Yankees. Just for fun, they also roast Rob Manfred himself for his asinine comments about Oakland A's fans and gawk at the topsy-turvy MLB standings -- particularly in the NL West (Dodgers in third?) and NL Central (Reds leading??).

Help us, Obi-Wan Giancarnobi. You’re our only hope.

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Podument Park Ep. 13: No Show (vs.) Sox Jun 12, 2023

Welcome to another episode of Podument Park; please leave your socks at the door as they are not welcome on this podcast. As we saw during Aaron Judge’s first stint on the injured list earlier this year, this team has a tough time winning games, scoring runs, or convincing us that they’re actually living human beings when he’s not around. With the Dodger Stadium wall getting the last laugh over Judge, we saw a return to that form as the Yankees dropped a six-game homestand to the White Sox and Red Sox, winning just a game apiece in each series.

In addition to the offensive ineptitude on display this week, Andrew and Kunj discussed the air quality issues New York faced this week, the at least-commendable pitching, and some love was given to Billy McKinney, who has been one of the few to show signs of life this past week. Lastly, of course, there was the obligatory injury updates (please come back soon, Judge and Harrison Bader).

As always, the podcast ended with a look at the schedule and seemingly abundance of off-days coming up, the weekly check-in of Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard, and handing out of the Yankee and Manfred of the Week. Kind of a shocker the schedule-makers didn’t win Yankee of the Week for the sheer amount of off-days the Yankees have been gifted this week while they try to weather the Aaron Judge-less storm.

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Podument Park Ep. 12: DFA the Dodgers’ Bullpen Fence Jun 05, 2023

For the first time, perhaps ever (only slightly exaggerating), a West Coast trip for the Yankees was not miserable. Sure, they’ve had winning trips near the Pacific before, but between the pitch clock letting games that started late end at a reasonable-ish time, and taking two out of three at Chavez Ravine against the Dodgers, it was a mostly great week!

Still, it wasn’t all LA sunshine for the Yankees this week as they also dealt with some Seattle rain in the form of injuries. The absolute revolving door of injuries continued in a very hectic way this week. As discussed on this week’s podcast episode, the Yankees welcomed back Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, Tommy Kahnle, and Jose Trevino off of the injured list, but in true soul for a soul fashion, put Harrison Bader, Greg Allen, and Ryan Weber on the shelf, with Nestor Cortes most likely joining them to further deplete the rotation.

Aaron Judge also decided to wage war against a fence, and while he did his damage, we wait await the results of his testing to see if the fence ultimately gets the last laugh. And as always, Andrew and Kunj do their weekly check-in of Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard before handing out their Yankee and Manfred of the Week (spoiler: that fence will not be pleased with the latest addition to its trophy shelf).

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Podument Park Ep. 11: Judge in God Mode (Again) May 30, 2023

The past week got off to a bit of a bumpy start with the Yankees dropping two out of three to the Orioles in the Bronx in a series loss that featured one of the worst innings you'll ever see in the Bronx. New York then fell in its series opener with San Diego before rebounding to win three straight games in exciting fashion! Isiah Kiner-Falefa continued his recent run of solid play with a walk-off hit in the 10th inning on Saturday and the offense had elusive back-to-back 10-run outbursts on Sunday and Monday against the Padres and Mariners.

Leading the way, of course, has been Aaron Judge, who is firmly back at the heart of the Yankees' offense and now leads the American League with 17 homers, even though he missed those 10 games at the beginning of May. The man is playing at a separate level from the rest of baseball and Andrew & Kunj can't help but be amazed by him. They talk Judge, the latest on the Yankees' injury and rehab front (Giancarlo Stanton may be on his way soon, as well as Josh Donaldson), the B-Ref check-in, Yankee/Manfred of the Week, and whether a demotion for Oswaldo Cabrera might have to be in the cards.

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Podument Park Ep. 10: A Successful Yet Chaotic Road Trip May 22, 2023

It’s been a busy week for the Yankees! After taking three games out of four North of the Border, the team traveled to Cincinnati and swept the Reds to end their road trip and 17 straight days of games on a high note before finally getting the day off today. A 6-1 record over the past week was good enough to properly move them away from last place and into third in the divisional standings; hopefully they continue to climb higher in the upcoming week.

While the inspired play was the highlight of the week, it certainly was not the only thing worth discussing. This last week came with some indirect and nonsensical sign-stealing allegations towards Aaron Judge, a sticky substance ejection and suspension for Domingo Germán, and tons of whining with a sprinkle of body-shaming from the Blue Jays. Following that, the Reds series also saw its own controversies with Clarke “Glove Fur” Schmidt, Reds skipper David Bell being ejected twice in the series, and Aaron Boone being ejected before noon during Sunday’s brunchtime affair.

In addition to all the noise happening during the games, co-hosts Andrew and Kunj also discussed some of the transactional moves from the past week including Jhony Brito being optioned to Triple-A, Jose Trevino and Ian Hamilton hitting the injured list, and most notably Aaron Hicks being designated for assignment after the Yankees acquired Greg Allen in a trade with the Red Sox.

Of course a podcast about the 2023 Yankees wouldn’t be complete without a good chunk of injury updates, and as always, the show ends with a look at the B-Ref WAR leaderboard and the Yankee/Manfred of the Week.

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Podument Park Ep. 9: Not Dead Yet? May 15, 2023

Hey, the vibes are a little better in Yankeeland this week! It would have been c'est magnifique to have not blown that game on Sunday (and rest assured, we do get into some Aaron Boone/Albert Abreu frustrations) to win that four-game series against the Rays rather than settling for a split, but still, the Yankees have been playing much better lately.

Andrew and Kunj explore the highs and lows brought forth by the likes of Anthony Rizzo, Anthony Volpe, Aaron Judge's homerific Saturday, and more, albeit while also expressing some concerns about Nestor Cortes and Clarke Schmidt. The Yankees have another crucial series with a division rival coming up this week as they head up to Toronto to face the Blue Jays (note that this was recorded prior to Jimmy Cordero being announced as Monday's opener for Jhony Brito). It's time to keep up the better play and fully escape last place, as they're only half a game up on Boston for that ignominious rank.

All that lies ahead, as well as the B-Ref leaderboard check-in, injury updates (#SevySznSoon?), and the Yankee/Manfred of the Week. Let's go Yankees!

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Podument Park Ep. 8: Your Last-Place Yankees May 08, 2023

If you squint and try real hard, there were some positive takeaways from the last week of Yankees baseball. Since the last episode, the team technically went over .500, they won a series, and they got Harrison Bader back in the lineup. Yet, it’s still not a fun time to be a Yankees fan.

As Andrew and Kunj discuss on the latest episode of Podument Park, what should’ve been a series-clinching win over the Rays at Tropicana Field turning into a Gerrit Cole meltdown and some questionable late-game decision-making (a recurring theme) put a damper on the week as a whole, even if it was marginally better than last week.

Hopefully, a series against the Oakland Athletics is just what this team needs before facing the Rays again, but this time in the Bronx. This is all discussed in addition to the jolt of energy that Bader brought in his first week back in action, the imminent return of captain Aaron Judge, and the possible roster implications of his return. As always, the show ends with a look at Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard for the Yankees, before the Yankee and Manfred of the Week recipients are announced. Spoiler alert: More frustration was directed at Yankees management. You can’t say that it’s not earned!

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Podument Park Ep. 7: Boo York, Boo York May 02, 2023

The hits just keep on coming for the 2023 Yankees, and we're certainly not talking about hard contact from the lousy offense. Aaron Judge joined the Yankees' walking wounded with a hip injury, and the regular lineups have only become more pitiful since then as Aaron Boone's ballclub has sunk all the way to last place.

They're not hitting at all, the back of the rotation is not offering quality starts, and even when someone like Domingo Germán steps up with 8.1 excellent innings last night, the team is apparently still too in love with Clay Holmes to believe that someone else might be a better option in the ninth inning. It feels like the Yankees keep stepping on rakes that they dropped themselves.

As Joe Girardi would say, "It's not what you want," and boy have the Yanks become an ugly watch in a hurry. Andrew and Kunj did our best to unpack the disastrous last week and while they're glad that Harrison Bader will be back tonight, it's hard for them to be overly confident in the May schedule ahead with this very flawed team. Put your hazmat suit on and explore the Yankees with us.

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Podument Park Ep. 6: Tonys Only Apr 24, 2023

If this past weekend of Yankees baseball seemed particularly annoying, it’s because it was annoying. Andrew and Kunj are back at it with this week’s episode of Podument Park where they discuss a .500 week of baseball for the Bronx “In Name Only” Bombers. The team was eventually going to lose a series, and got that first one out of the way after starting 2023 with five series wins and one series tie.

Losing the weekend series against the Blue Jays wasn’t the big issue, though, as the hosts discuss. The offense looking largely lifeless and problems from years past rearing its ugly head put a damper on the whole week. It’s not all bad though, as the pitching has been a rock and even the weaker spots in the rotation have looked better recently! Also discussed are Oswald Peraza getting a proper look at third base, DJ and The Tonys (Rizzo and Volpe) finding success, and Harrison Bader hopefully returning soon and what that means for Willie Calhoun’s storied Yankees tenure.

As always the pod ends with a look at Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard, and handing out of awards for this week’s Yankee and Manfred of the Week. Spoiler: Finding a Yankee of the Week was a bit of a struggle.

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Podument Park Ep. 5: Cheers for Cole, Jeers for Big G's Hammy Apr 17, 2023

The journey to get there wasn't exactly smooth sailing, but the Yankees had a winning week against the Guardians and Twins, recovering from a series-opening loss in Cleveland to win two in a row before doing the same after two irritating losses to Minnesota. That wasn't a series win, but New York will gladly take the split.

Andrew and Kunj revel in the pitching mastery of Gerrit Cole (and Nestor Cortes, too!) while bemoaning the latest malady to befall Giancarlo Stanton. Despite his hot start, a strained hamstring will keep him out of action for at least a month. Josh Donaldson is supposed to return to the Yankees on Wednesday, but the co-hosts are not exactly not looking forward to the embattled third baseman's return. They talk about a possible general infield platoon situation with the recalled Oswald Peraza, though it feels likely that the Yankees will just demote him instead of cutting ties with the struggling Willie Calhoun.

All that is discussed as well as injury updates, Clay Holmes' topsy-turvy week, Anthony Volpe's kleptomania (and first career homer), the B-Ref Top 12 check-in, and the Yankee/Manfred of the Week.

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Pod. Park Twittercast Ep. 2: Franchy, Hicks, and Ruminating on the Rays Apr 13, 2023

It's time for another Twitter Space session to land on the podcast feed! Josh Diemert gathered Peter Brody, Alex Eisert, Malachi Hayes, and Jeff Middleton shortly after the Yankees' series victory over the Guardians to talk about that game, the Franchy Cordero Moment, Aaron Hicks' unclear role (plus last week's comments), and those damn 12-0 Rays. The Yankees have won every series in 2023, but Tampa Bay has yet to lose a game. How much credit should they get, and how much should folks raise their eyebrows about Tampa's meager competition so far? It's a tricky topic, but the five Pinstripe Alley writers gave it a shot.

Note: Twitter Spaces did not operate smoothly at the end of this episode (or very much at all, frankly), so it ends rather abruptly before a proper goodbye. Blame Elon!

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Podument Park Ep. 4: Vive la Franch! Apr 10, 2023

The Yankees have been rolling in the early goings of the 2023 campaign, winning every series thus far. After a weather delay forced Thursday’s game to Friday, which the Bombers dropped, they bounced back over the weekend to ensure that their streak continued. Andrew and Kunj talk about this and much more on the latest episode of Podument Park. Surprisingly, both hosts agree that the Yankees should continue winning as many series as they can!

Also discussed on this week’s pod is the potential makings of a home run race between the Yankees' captain, Aaron Judge, and his big beefy counterpart, Giancarlo Stanton. Both players decided that the Camden Yards wall being pushed back in 2022 is only a problem for mere mortals, like Austin Hays and Ryan Mountcastle. Kunj and Andrew also consider Franchy Cordero’s recent baseball bashing, the numerous roster moves having to be made due to injuries to players like Josh Donaldson and Jonathan Loáisiga, Clay Holmes meeting the moment in the bullpen, and Anthony Volpe’s tough week (albeit one with an encouraging triple).

Of course, they end by bringing back a podcast regular in reviewing the Yankees’ top 12 WAR leaders — oh-so-important in early April — per Baseball Reference, and then both offer their takes on the Yankee and Manfred of the Week.

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Podument Park Ep. 3: Stanton Still a Strong Fella Apr 04, 2023

Beautiful, beautiful regular season play is back, and the Yankees are off to a fine start in 2023! Despite dropping the second game of the season to the Giants, they won both Opening Day and the rubber match on Sunday, and they also dispatched the Phillies on Monday night to move to 3-1. Is it so damn early that this podcast could be miserable next week with just a few bad games? You bet! But Andrew and Kunj are going to be excited about all this anyway.

Giancarlo Stanton, Gleyber Torres, and Aaron Judge have clubbed two homers apiece in the first four games (with one Stanton's sailing 485 feet away), and each of Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes, and rookie Jhony Brito have turned in good-to-great starts. In fact, only 4 of the 13 members of the pitching staff have allowed a single run. You love to see it! Add in some Anthony Volpe steals and you've got just the right mix for a fun opening week at Yankee Stadium. Now, they just have to keep it up.

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Pod. Park Twittercast Ep. 1: Prediction Fun & Yankees Strategy Mar 30, 2023

Folks enjoyed hearing some Twitter Space podcast recordings during the 2022 season, so we're going to try to do some more this year! Josh Diemert was joined by Madison Pavich and Peter Brody to banter about Pinstripe Alley's 2023 staff-wide MLB and Yankees predictions, and also the collective excitement over Opening Day. There was some Yankees strategy talk, Anthony Volpe thoughts, and much more.

Note that due to the combination of Opening Day timing and personal schedules, this recording was only lightly edited by Andrew Mearns. Thank you for listening!

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Podument Park Ep. 2: Vox Volpeli/Season Preview Mar 28, 2023

Opening Day is nearly here, and with it, Anthony Volpe’s MLB debut! The rookie — or to be more accurate, the organization — surprised us by making the team, and he will be at shortstop when the Yankees kick off their 2023 campaign in the Bronx on Thursday against the Giants.

Andrew and Kunj talked about the exciting news of Volpe’s promotion, the less-fun news of Luis Severino’s injury and likely replacement in the rotation by Jhony Brito, and the final roster spots. Jimmy Cordero and Albert Abreu are fully in the bullpen, but there are still a couple small matters to settle with the fringes of the 26-man roster.

The second half of the show is a sequel to what the PSA Podcast did on Opening Day last year: a draft of what we’re most looking forward to during the 2023 season. Sure, there’s the obvious — Volpe, Aaron Judge, and the youth movement writ large — but there’s so much more to be optimistic about (both in terms of the Yankees and MLB in general). So let’s revel in it!

Note: This episode was recorded before the Yankees' final Opening Day roster moves were revealed.

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Podument Park Ep. 1: The End of Spring Training & WBC Talk Mar 23, 2023

Now that our podcast transition is fully in the books and spring training is almost over, it's well past time for Andrew and Kunj to return to the podcast microphones! The combination of the former and busy schedules led to a delay since the last show, so the two have quite a bit to talk about on the first full-fledged episode of Podument Park. (All RSS feeds should be the same on your end!)

There's some older business that needs to be covered of course -- Carlos Rodón and Harrison Bader's injuries, just to name a couple -- but there's also the fascinating shortstop question as the Yankees decide what to do with Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe. It's a good problem to have! Of course, the Yanks also need to sort out their pitching staff with the injuries, but that's less fun. Still worth discussing though!

They also got into World Baseball Classic talk as it's hard not to ride the high of the Ohtani/Trout showdown to end it, not to mention the thrilling Japan/Mexico semifinal. What a run. This tournament rules! We'll miss it.

(Note: Kunj had some audio difficulties on this episode that we made some adjustments on, so thank you for bearing with us this week.)

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 180: Welcome to Podument Park Feb 23, 2023

The long offseason is nearly over, spring training baseball begins tomorrow, and Kunj and Andrew will be regularly podcasting again in short order! In addition to there being a dearth of baseball news, we’ve been traveling a lot over the past couple months, so there hasn’t been a good time to get back together, but hey, we’re here now.

As we discuss in the show, there will be a change in programming for 2023. Ours was one of many, many podcasts to get axed by SB Nation in their January layoffs. Soon, they will no longer be supporting it, and that’s a giant bummer. (To answer the obvious follow-up: No, there are no changes to the website and all operations are go for the coming season.)

We do have a plan to keep podcasting this year though! We can’t reveal all the specifics just yet, but the show will go on. The only catch with SBN though is that we have to change our name since Pinstripe Alley and SBN will not technically be connected to the podcast anymore. So say hello to Podument Park!

In our final PSAP episode/beta Pod Park episode, we welcome the Yankees back with a look at early spring training storylines, like Frankie Montas needing shoulder surgery, Nestor Cortes being a bit of an Opening Day roster question mark due to his hamstring, the left field and shortstop questions, and our excitement for the World Baseball Classic. There is still baseball to discuss; we’re only a little navel-gazey at the outset! (Skip to around the four-minute mark if you’d rather just hear Yankees talk.)

It’s a little strange to no longer be recording under the PSAP umbrella, but we go onward and upward, and as long as the energy is there to discuss the highs and lows of modern Yankees baseball, we will keep on keeping on. Thank you for tuning in and we hope that you stay with us!

We’re working on getting the RSS feed moved over so that you won’t need to subscribe to anything new.

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 9: Correa Chaos, Rodón Hype, Captain Judge, and More! Dec 22, 2022

There was briefly some concern that Twitter Spaces would vanish as a platform, but it's back! Josh Diemert, Esteban Rivera, and new PSA addition Alex Eisert gathered on December 21st to chat about one of the most stunning reversals in baseball history (Carlos Correa about-facing from the Giants to the Mets) before digging in to the Yankees' addition of Carlos Rodón, Aaron Judge earning the captaincy, the Yankees' left field conundrum, and more.

If you're solely Yankees-focused, skip ahead to a little past the 14-minute mark for the beginning of Rodón talk! Also note that there's an ad break a little less than half an hour into it. Thanks for following along with us all year long and have a happy holiday!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 179: Carlostime is Here! Dec 16, 2022

At the start of the 2022-23 offseason, the Yankees knew that while pitching was a strength, they would need to make moves to maintain that position. The steady Jameson Taillon was not extended a qualifying offer and didn’t seem likely to return. Even with Gerrit Cole at the top and another 2022 All-Star in Nestor Cortes, the Yankees were in position to bolster their starting rotation. They’ve now done so with a big move, signing Carlos Rodón to a six-year, $160 million deal.

Kunj and Andrew assembled for a late-night podcast to discuss the newest Yankees starter and why this is the move that really gives us the most confidence for 2023. Bringing Aaron Judge back was essential but tantamount to a sigh of relief. They had to bring Judge back to keep their lineup in tip-top shape for next year and not fill it with question marks. However, there is a universe where the Yankees could have gotten cute and signed a middle-of-the-road guy at best to fill Taillon’s spot. That is thankfully now not this one.

Carlos Rodón is a Yankee, and as Andrew wrote earlier, that rules.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 178: ARSON JUDGE BACK Dec 07, 2022

The Yankees made the move they needed to make and secured the services of Aaron Judge for the next nine years. Things were tough for a while as it seemed that the Giants might swoop in and bring the Bay Area native back, and the Padres made things super interesting by offering him $400 million, but ultimately, owner Hal Steinbrenner made a long-distance call from Italy and said all the right things to convince Judge to stay in pinstripes for $360 million.

With that, Aaron Judge is a Yankee still and the rest of the offseason becomes a lot easier for GM Brian Cashman and his team. Replacing Judge’s production and presence would not have been an easy task and luckily it’s not one that anyone has to think about. This was a move that absolutely had to be made, and we’re all thankful that it was done. What a wonderful early Christmas present for Yankees fans.

Andrew and Kunj fire up the ol’ podcast-mobile to share thoughts and stories of relief and near-heartbreak (thanks, Jon Heyman) on the Yankees bringing back the face of their franchise. They also discuss the return of old friend Tommy Kahnle, and the departures of Jameson Taillon and Miguel Castro.

Lastly, the co-hosts end the show with handing out some obvious Yankee- and Manfred-of-the-Week awards but not before discussing some of the rumors swirling around about how the Yankees don’t seem ready to call it an offseason just yet. The team has been linked to Carlos Rodón, Andrew Benintendi, Brandon Nimmo, and Bryan Reynolds, while some of it may just be rumors there seems to be real smoke in some places.*

*Note: This podcast was recorded before news broke of the Red Sox signing Masataka Yoshida.

Until next time: Aaron Judge is a Yankee. Remember that!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 177: Return of the Rizz Nov 17, 2022

The Yankees have made their first notable move of the offseason, bringing Anthony Rizzo back on a two-year contract that will guarantee the veteran $40 million and give New York an option to bring him back in 2025. The news came out mere hours after Rizzo rejected the qualifying offer and looked to be headed for a drawn-out negotiation in free agency.

Thankfully, the Yankees avoided all that and locked in their Opening Day first baseman: a lefty power bat who has a reliable glove that will assuage any infielder's concerns about their throws. With all due respect to DJ LeMahieu's versatility and the other free agent first basemen, Rizzo is a pretty darn good option for New York to immediately bring back. And even though it's unlikely to be the deciding factor, having Rizzo in the clubhouse is a nice carrot for top priority/Rizzo pal Aaron Judge.

Andrew and Kunj discuss Rizzo's return at the start of this week's podcast, and then moved on to recent 40-man roster moves, plus the lack of a qualifying offer for Jameson Taillon. They also discussed the positive signs surrounding the Yankees' chatter about Judge and the awkward potential collusion between Hal Steinbrenner and Steve Cohen on No. 99.

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 8: Yankees Offseason Plans Nov 03, 2022

The dust has fully settled on the 2022 Yankees, so now we must look beyond. Josh Diemert, Peter Brody, and Esteban Rivera gathered for a Twitter Spaces session on November 2nd to chat about the biggest questions facing the Yankees this coming offseason.

As Josh detailed, the main four characters are free agent GM Brian Cashman, embattled manager Aaron Boone, steady first baseman Anthony Rizzo, and of course, the 62-homer superstar Aaron Judge. Owner Hal Steinbrenner obviously has his own role to play as well, it would be lovely to see them find a way to unload Josh Donaldson, and there are more questions beyond them -- especially if Judge walks -- but these are the main stories. Join us!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 176: Good Night, 2022 Yankees Oct 24, 2022

Well, the Yankees' 2022 season is officially over. For the fourth time in the last eight seasons, the Yankees' dreams end at the hands of the Houston Astros. Andrew and Kunj's most recent episode of the podcast prior to now came with the Yankees already facing an 0-2 deficit in the ALCS and heading home to The Bronx to hopefully turn their fortunes. They headed to The Bronx alright, but just like the first two games, the offense failed to show up in Game 3. Harrison Bader and Anthony Rizzo showed some life, but ultimately the team didn't do enough to survive past Game 4. The season is over.

Andrew and Kunj are back on the pod to officially eulogize the 2022 Bombers and discuss, vent, and grumble about what exactly went wrong for the Yankees (a lot) and what little went right. After the ad break (~21:52), they also looked ahead to discuss the uncertain-but-maybe-not-so-uncertain futures of GM Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone, and of course, the biggest elephant in the room: Aaron Judge's impending free agency.

They also took the opportunity to rip into Josh Donaldson, Bringer of Bad Vibes, and generally bantered about the many questions facing the Yankees in the months ahead before wrapping up the pod by making predictions for the World Series (spoiler: they're both rooting for the Phillies' good vibes and hoping for the worst for the Astros), and picking their final Yankees and Manfreds of the 2022 Yankees season.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 175: Wake Up, Bats! It's the ALCS! Oct 21, 2022

The rain wreaked havoc on not only the Yankees’ playoff schedule, but also our podcast schedule. Real-world commitments kept Kunj and Andrew from doing a post-ALDS pod, but they’re back on the airwaves ... just in time to see the Yankees limp back to the Bronx facing an 0-2 deficit in the ALCS to those hated Astros. Whoops!

The offense has continued its playoff deep freeze. They did just barely enough to get by the Guardians in the Division Series, but four runs in two games is not going to cut it in Houston. There have been some questionable lineup and bullpen decisions for sure, and Kunj and I definitely got into that, but the bottom line is that this team is not going to make this a series again unless more than a couple of these bats wake up. Although there is still hope as the series shifts to Yankee Stadium, they have serious work to do.

The two co-hosts talked about the playoffs at large, plus some NLCS thoughts, and then ruled on the Yankee and Manfred of the Week. Hopefully, there will be another pod before the clock strikes midnight on these Yankees.

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 7: ALDS Game 1 Reactions Oct 12, 2022

The Yankees have an early lead in their 2022 American League Division Series matchup with the Cleveland Guardians! So Josh Diemert, Peter Brody, and Sam Chapman gathered in the postgame glow to chat about the big 4-1 win on Twitter Spaces.

Gerrit Cole allowed just one run on four hits and a walk in 6.1 innings of work while striking out eight, recovering from third-inning shakiness to keep Cleveland quiet. Meanwhile, Harrison Bader had the Yankee Stadium crowd buzzing with a solo shot for his first homer in pinstripes, tying the game in the third. New York took the lead in the fifth and Anthony Rizzo provided insurance with a two-run bomb in the sixth. The bullpen took over from there and held on for the Game 1 victory.

All these themes from the game are discussed, and they also took a peek ahead at Game 2's forthcoming Nestor Cortes/Shane Bieber showdown. One win down and hopefully ten more to go.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 174: ALDS Showdown with Cleveland Oct 10, 2022

The Yankees thankfully got to sit out the Wild Card Series weekend and await their ALDS opponent, and now we know who they’ll be playing tomorrow night in the Bronx. The Guardians dispatched the Rays in just two games, allowing a single run to Tampa Bay across 24 innings of work. So it’ll be New York vs. Cleveland in the Division Series again, in a rematch of past 2017 and 2020 playoff showdowns.

Kunj and Andrew bantered about the fun of Wild Card weekend at the start of the show, but feel free to skip ahead to around the 13-minute mark if you’d rather just go straight into Yankees business. They talked about Aroldis Chapman doing fans a solid and going AWOL in Miami to cost himself a playoff roster spot, and then at about 18:40, they went into a full ALDS preview, discussing everything from rotation matchups to the bullpen, deep roster spots, and Matt Carpenter’s resurgence. At the end, the co-hosts made predictions on both this series and the three other DS showdowns.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 173: Drafting Regular Season Highlights Oct 06, 2022

The 2022 regular season has come to a close, but for the 24th time in 28 years, that's not the end for Yankees baseball. The AL East champions finished the year with 99 wins and a first-round bye past the Wild Card round, where they'll await the winners of the Guardians/Rays series in the ALDS.

Andrew and Kunj will be back for a full Division Series preview on Monday, but we wanted to take a bit to reflect on the regular season as a whole. After briefly chatting about Aaron Judge reaching No. 62, they drafted their five favorite things from the 2022 campaign -- some of them were players, some of them were moments, and some of them were a bit more extended (part of it involved a brief discussion on the Yankees' looming Gerrit Cole vs. Nestor Cortes Game 1 decision). It was all on the table!

At the end, following one last (confusing) B-Ref leaderboard check-in, the co-hosts picked their Yankee and Manfred of the Season. Here's to one or more of these guys standing out and making a good postseason case as well!

This episode is dedicated to our friend Sarah Langs of MLB.com. We're thinking of you in your fight against ALS!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 172: An AL East crown and No. 61 Sep 29, 2022

Even as Aaron Judge went quiet for most of the past week since the last podcast, it was a good one for the Yankees. They went a perfect 6-0 on the homestand against the Pirates and Red Sox, rightfully taking care of business against some bad teams, and that put them in prime position to clinch the AL East in a head-to-head showdown at Rogers Centre in Toronto. They fell short on Monday but finally clinched on Tuesday, securing not only the division title but also a first-round bye.

Judge even managed to make the post-clinch Wednesday a special one too, as he snapped his seven-game homerless drought with No. 61. That tied Roger Maris for the most in franchise and American League history. Needless to say, Kunj and Andrew had quite a bit to discuss on the most recent pod, from the Yankees cementing their AL East title to Judge and Maris (and the annoying discourse around it), and what to watch for as the Yankees prepare to craft their playoff roster.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 171: lol Aaron Judge has 60 homers Sep 22, 2022

We’re back for another podcast with two important chases afoot. First, the Yankees are inching closer to their 2022 AL East crown, and their magic number is down to eight with just about a week and a half to go in the season. They shook off a couple annoying losses in Milwaukee to win big on Sunday, and then recorded a huge comeback in the bottom of the ninth at home against the Pirates on Tuesday. That bailed them out of an even more worrying defeat, and then they pummeled Pittsburgh on Wednesday night, moving to 90-58.

Aaron Judge, of course, played a huge role in these wins, and his own chase for home run history is what the majority of the baseball world cares about. With two bombs in Milwaukee on Sunday and another on Tuesday, he has become just the sixth player in MLB history to join the 60-homer club, and the first in the American League since Roger Maris in 1961. It’s remarkable to see Judge do this while also chasing a Triple Crown, so we obviously spent several minutes in awe of him.

We also talked about the impact of both Harrison Bader’s introduction and Frankie Montas’ IL stint (particularly on how little we trust Montas going forward), as well as Luis Severino and Anthony Rizzo’s own returns, and the murky status of each of DJ LeMahieu, Matt Carpenter, and Andrew Benintendi. There are also some thoughts on the surging Gleyber Torres, home stretch, the Wild Card race, and a Lance Lynn anecdote on the AL Central, as well as the usual B-Ref update and Yankee/Manfred of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 170: Judge Finally Gets Some Help Sep 14, 2022

Kunj is back on the PSA Podcast and thankfully, the Yankees have done their best over the past several days to assuage some doubts that their mini-winning streak last week wasn't merely typical Twins nonsense. They took two out of three over the weekend from the Rays in decisive fashion, and after Aaron Judge belted a pair of homers to reach 57 last night, Gleyber Torres ensured that the night would end in a W. The division title is within sight; the Yankees just need to keep it going.

Judge is incomparable, but as Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani have demonstrated, the Yankees won't be able to win with Judge alone. That's what has made Torres and the offense's resurgence so important to the last week of play. Hopefully, the rest of the cavalry is coming, as Anthony Rizzo and Harrison Bader are working their way back, in addition to the many pitchers on rehab assignments (Luis Severino, Aroldis Chapman, Zack Britton, etc.). Also, have we mentioned that we love Wandy Peralta? Because that guy rules.

All of these topics are discussed, as well as the return of the B-Ref Update and the Yankee & Manfred of the Week. Oh, also an Aaron Judge-sized turtle. Something to think about.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 169: Rebound or Twins-Based Mirage? Sep 08, 2022

The Yankees' extremely lackluster August and early-September had Andrew prepared to tackle the brutal task of discussing this team on his own this week with Kunj on vacation, but a four-game winning streak that followed an awful road trip through Oakland, Anaheim, and Tampa Bay at least the monologue sounding a bit more chipper than it would have otherwise been.

With 55 homers through 137 games, Aaron Judge has still been incredible, but he needs some more support in the lineup with so many teammates rendered injured or ineffective -- think Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieu, Anthony Rizzo, etc. Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza rebounded from slumps to help the Yankees sweep yesterday's doubleheader, Isiah Kiner-Falefa has belted a pair of homers, and even Gleyber Torres went deep for just the third time since the beginning of August. That's promising! But the onus will be on them to keep it going because Judge is not getting any pitches to hit, and it doesn't sound like there's much of a cavalry coming to save them. (The pitching will get Nestor Cortes and Luis Severino back soon, but the men on the mound haven't been the problem.)

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 6: Oswald Peraza Gets His Shot Sep 02, 2022

The once-again slumping Yankees are turning to a top prospect to see if he'll help lift them out of their funk. Oswald Peraza will be with the team on Friday as it enters a now-important three-game set with the Rays at Tropicana Field.

Josh Diemert, Peter Brody, and Esteban Rivera had planned to host a Twitter Space on Thursday evening anyway, but that news only made the discussion more interesting. Topics included Peraza (of course), Isiah Kiner-Falefa's highly-debated defense, and how much to trust Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone's words, plus some thoughts on awards season and how the Yankees ended up in a far more tenuous position for October than they every could have anticipated even a month ago.

Note: There was some discussion of whether Anthony Volpe would stay in Double-A or move up to Triple-A that occurred before news broke of his promotion.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 168: A Subway Sweep and West Coast Goals Aug 24, 2022

The Yankees answered our wishes of riding the wave of the Josh Donaldson walk-off slam into a return to their first-half winning ways. They just had the wipe out, face-first on the sand for a few days before picking themselves back up (obviously). But after losing three in a row at home to Toronto and hearing choirs of boos at Yankee Stadium while Aaron Boone fumed in the postgame, they've actually put some wins together for the first time in quite awhile.

New York salvaged the finale against the Blue Jays to avoid a sweep and then won back-to-back games against a tough foe in the Mets, even beating Max Scherzer in the process. That's definitely something to build off of, but they can't stop there. A long West Coast trip through Oakland and Anaheim lies ahead, and the Yankees can't take any games for granted, even against those struggling ballclubs. They'll have Giancarlo Stanton back in their lineup, and while the bullpen has lost some names in the past week (most notably Scott Effross), Clay Holmes should be on track to return in Anaheim and the long-absent Zack Britton is on the rehab trail as well.

Andrew and Kunj discuss all the ups and downs of the past week while praising the minor league promotions, big hits from Andrew Benintendi, and more monster blasts from the home run crown-seeking Aaron Judge. They also talk about the 2023 schedule, the B-Ref update, and as always, the Yankee and Manfred of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 167: A Slump-Busting Slam (We Hope!) Aug 18, 2022

The Yankees’ miserable stretch continued after they lost series to the Red Sox and Rays after ending their awful road trip. However, last night’s sweep-avoiding extra-innings walk-off win against the Rays did bring some optimism and hopefully did enough to inject some life into this team that’s looked lifeless for the better part of two months now. This team was in dire need of a spark and Josh Donaldson might have just provided it for them.

Kunj returned to the podcast after a one-week hiatus (read: a break from talking about this team) to join Andrew in talking about how the Yankees have continued their extremely annoying ways. The discussion revolved mainly around how the offense has looked lifeless now that the pitching has settled down and come back to form. Aaron Hicks’ downfall, Isiah Kiner-Falefa actually hitting a home run and single-handedly winning a game against the Red Sox were also notable topics.

And in some good news, the podcast duo discussed the Yankees finally calling up some help in the form of Oswaldo Cabrera and Estevan Florial, the recall of Ron Marinaccio — who should’ve never been sent down in the first place — and the impending return of Giancarlo Stanton. As always, this was followed by a check-in of Baseball Reference’s WAR leaderboard, and the Yankee and Manfred of the Week.

The Yankees’ AL East lead is back to double digits and hopefully last night brought this team back to life. If they go back to playing like they did yesterday and get contributions across the board this team will be in good position come October. Let’s hope the Bringer of Rain also brought some balance to the Force.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 166: Finding Ways to Lose Aug 11, 2022

The Yankees have lost seven of their last eight games, including a sweep by the Cardinals over the past weekend. They are 7-13 in the second half, have dropped 18 of their last 28 games, and are 20-23 since the start of that fateful series against the Astros in late June. The optimist might say that this is a lot of arbitrary endpoints, but also, I don't think anyone would deny that they've looked miserable in the past week and mediocre for nearly two months. Egad.

Staff writer and frequent Twitter Space guest Peter Brody joined Andrew on the podcast to talk about all these frustrations, and boy have there been a lot this past week. There was the bafflingly terrible baserunning, particularly in the extra-innings 1-0 loss to Seattle. There was the lineup, rotation, and bullpen playing Hot Potato with the question of "Who's going to embarrass themselves today?" There was the gut-punch, long-term loss of Matt Carpenter to a broken foot on a fluky injury. There was the decision to roster Albert Abreu over Ron Marinaccio. There was was Gleyber Torres' lost approach at the plate. And of course, there's nearly everything Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who clearly has some serious friends in high places within the Yankees' organization.

The bright side is that the Yankees' first-half lead has afforded them the luxury of maintaining a 10-game lead. FanGraphs has them at 94.7-percent likely to hold it and win the AL East. They should win the division. But are they set for October? We can only hope that the team gets its crap together and regains at least a consistent string of quality play soon.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 165: Up and Down Play, Up and Down Deadline Aug 04, 2022

What a strange couple days, huh? As the Trade Deadline crept to a close, the Yankees made some notable moves. The Frankie Montas, Lou Trivino, and Scott Effross additions were met with near-universal praise, and getting a minor pitching prospect in exchange for Joey Gallo wasn't too shabby either. However, the decision to flip steady starter Jordan Montgomery for injured outfielder Harrison Bader was met with some understandably raised eyebrows, given the current makeup of the Yankees' rotation.

Andrew and Kunj chatted about both the moves (particularly the Monty/Bader swap) and the Yankees' annoyingly mediocre brand of baseball since the start of July that continued over the past week. They just barely took three of four at home from the selling Royals before dropping a series at Yankee Stadium to the Wild Card-contending Mariners. Gerrit Cole looked bad, Andrew Benintendi continued his post-acquisition slump, Clay Holmes blew another ugly save, and the vibes have just been off, more closely resembling the 2021 team at times.

Thankfully, this Yankees team still has a double-digit division lead, so that's not really in jeopardy, but the play will have to improve sooner rather than later. Again, from a personnel standpoint, the ballclub is better than it was at the All-Star break. The onus is on them to step it up with a grueling road trip ahead through St. Louis, Seattle, and Boston.

As always, the show wraps up with Kunj's B-Ref leaderboard check-in and the Yankee & Manfred of the Week, which didn't require too much critical thinking on the part of either host. (Thank the heavens.)

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 5: Montas, Trivino, and Effross, oh my! Aug 02, 2022

Yankees GM Brian Cashman had quite a busy Monday. In the span of just a few hours, he dealt five prospects for three MLB pitchers: starter Frankie Montas and relievers Lou Trivino and Scott Effross. It's a lot to take in, but you can't say that the Yankees have refused to improve this already-talented team. Join this Twitter Spaces recording from before Monday night's game, when Josh Diemert, Peter Brody, Jake Devin, and Jeff Middleton (plus a few audience guests) discussed the deadline moves and the Yankees as a whole!

Note: The majority of this recording was completed before news came out about Luis Severino hitting the 60-day IL. (This news is learned in real time on the show.)

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 164: Super Benintendo Chalmers Jul 28, 2022

Problem: The Yankees have been off their game in July with a 10-12 record and 2-5 since the end of the All-Star break, including an 0-4 mark against the potential October opponent Astros and Mets. Sure, IL stints from Michael King, Giancarlo Stanton, and Luis Severino haven't helped matters, but even with the team's terrific record, areas for improvement are clear.

Solution: GM Brian Cashman took an important step toward resolving one issue last night by trading for Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi, who will fully push Joey Gallo to the bench (or off the roster) and lessen the need to play Matt Carpenter out of position. Is he Juan Soto? No, but it's unclear if the superstar will be moved prior to the deadline and even still, it's better to ensure that at least you get *a* solution for the outfield and if the package falls into place, it's not like the Yankees will refuse to add Soto because of Benintendi. The cost was minimal, too.

Andrew and Kunj delve into the Benintendi acquisition, the Soto rumors, the various injuries, bid a likely sad farewell to Gallo, and urge the Yankees to stay vigilant and add a pitcher as well. (Luis Castillo, anyone?) Then they wrap up this compact episode with a quick look at the B-Ref leaderboard and salute the Yankee & Manfred of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 163: Drafting First-Half Highlights Jul 21, 2022

The All-Star break is officially behind us, as is the first half of the 2022 MLB season. Technically, we passed the 81-game threshold in early July, but for all accounting purposes, the second half will begin with the Yankees’ doubleheader in Houston on Thursday. (Note that this episode was recorded on Wednesday afternoon.)

Before Andrew and Kunj fall too far in the weeds in looking ahead to the future and more extensive trade deadline talk, they want to look back at a truly incredible first half for the Yankees. Despite preseason picks erring toward the Blue Jays and Rays, the Yankees stormed out to a 64-28 first half, which is the all the more impressive when you consider that they were exactly .500 through the first 10 games. They had separate winning streaks of 11 and 9 games each, and they went 22-6 in June, their best month of play in 58 years.

So why not celebrate this first half with a draft? After the ad break (a little over 18 minutes in), we each selected our five favorite things about the remarkable start and then bantered about a few other topics as well (All-Star week, Home Run Derby, Matt Carpenter in God Mode, etc.). As always: go Yankees, go baseball.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 162: What’s Wrong With Clay Holmes Week Jul 14, 2022

The Yankees went through some ups and downs this past week, with the highs of winning back-to-back games at Fenway with good showings by the offense and the lows of three blown nights in a row. They had leads in each game on Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday, but they all evaporated and two of them came on blown saves from Clay Holmes. The now-All-Star closer is experiencing his first bumps of the season, but Andrew and Kunj still have confidence in him.

The Yankees did rebound to snap the three-game skid with a walk-off win on Wednesday night against the Reds, but they may have lost Luis Severino for awhile in the process. The right-hander departed with shoulder tightness and even if his MRI comes back clean, the Yankees seem likely to use the All-Star break to their advantage and rest him for a bit with the now-healthy Domingo Germán, JP Sears, and others prepared to fill in.

Other topics include the newest Yankees All-Stars, musings on home-field advantage, Jameson Taillon's struggles, Gerrit Cole's Rafael Devers problem, Aaron Hicks' ugly foul, Aaron Judge battling through a slump, the rival Blue Jays canning manager Charlie Montoyo, the Royals affecting trade talks in an unfortunate way, and Matt Carpenter surging into the Yankees' B-Ref Top 12 (because why not?). Then, they wrap up with the Yankee and Manfred of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 161: Ups & Downs in the Rust Belt Jul 07, 2022

It was a bit of an odd week for the Yankees, who sandwiched two days of clobbering -- 19 runs in a doubleheader on Saturday in Cleveland, and a 16-0 win last night in Pittsburgh -- between some very quiet performances at the plate. This has been a bit of a recurring trend for the lineup since mid-June, though they've remained at the top of the MLB standings with a 59-23 record as of the start of play on Thursday.

Andrew and Kunj talk all things Yankees, from those past couple series to the mini-resurgence from Aaron Hicks and and all the lows of Joey Gallo (sigh) and the recently-slumping Jameson Taillon. There's also plenty of discussion on Aaron Judge, homers allowed by the rotation, concerns about Aroldis Chapman's return, Ron Marinaccio's injury, and the regular B-Ref leaderboard update + Yankee/Manfred of the Week. You might be surprised about Kunj's pick!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 160: Another Scorcher Jun 30, 2022

The 2022 New York Yankees are going to close out a June with a record at least 35 games over .500. It's patently absurd, and Andrew & Kunj can't get enough of it.

There was no way that the Astros series was going to be normal, right? The opener was three-run homer mayhem capped by Aaron Hicks' game-tying homer in the bottom of the ninth and Aaron Judge's walk-off hit. Next came dominance from Houston pitching as Justin Verlander shoved on Friday, Cristian Javier and two relievers combined on the first no-hitter against the Yankees in 19 years, and José Urquidy flirted with a no-no in the finale, too.

But Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieu, and that Judge guy again came back to stun the Astros, splitting the series at two victories apiece. As a palate cleanser, the Yankees hosted the last-place A's for three and took care of business with three wins in a row, though a few weird innings made things interesting.

Guest-starring in that A's series was the title character of our podcast episode, JP Sears, who filled in with 5.2 shutout innings. The Yankees' unofficial No. 6 starter has a 0.00 ERA. Again: Normal!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 159: A Casual 17-3 Run Jun 23, 2022

After skipping a week due to Andrew's bout with COVID, the PSA Podcast is back to marvel once more at the ridiculous exploits of the 2022 Yankees.

New York snuck a nine-game winning streak in between the most recent recordings, are 17-3 in June, and after taking a pair of road series against division rivals in Toronto and Tampa Bay, the 51-18 Yanks sit neck-and-neck with the legendary 1998 squad at the best starts in modern franchise history. The Blue Jays and Red Sox would both hold Wild Card spots if the season ended today, but the Yankees are still 12 games ahead of both of them in the AL East.

It’s a ridiculous ballclub, and there’s so much to talk about. There’s Gerrit Cole flirting with a no-hitter for the second time this month. There’s Aaron Judge reaching 27 homers in just 67 games. There’s Jose Trevino somehow maintaining a legitimate case to go to the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. This team just has remarkable tenacity, and the most recent series at Tropicana Field really displayed it.

We love these guys and hope it stays like this all year long. All these topics are discussed, as well as the upcoming series against Houston, Albert Abreu’s return, Nestor’s mustache, Ryan Weber’s cameo, the B-Ref Leaderboard check-in, the Yankee & Manfred of the Week, and — quite randomly — Delaware vs. Maryland and the apparent misery of A's infielder Nick Allen.

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 4: Pride Month and the Yankees Jun 18, 2022

Josh Diemert served as moderator for an important Twitter Space discussion on June 16th, when he talked with a number of different members of the queer baseball community about their fan origins, stories of following team and Pride participation, and of course, the Yankees. The Yanks are one of only two MLB teams to not have a Pride Night, and it's a real problem considering how many of their fans identify as queer in some capacity (not to mention the fact that they literally play in New York City).

Featured guests include Matthew Bramlett, Ken Schultz, and Alex Plinck, and the roundtable really begins at the 15-minute mark. PSA's Madison Pavich and Peter Brody also joined later on, and at the very end of the show, Madison came out and explained her name change from Ryan. Peter had an announcement of his own, as well.

Special thanks to Twitter user Dan for jumping in first to start the conversation with Josh when we were waiting for the guests to work through Twitter's technical difficulties to join in (and for contributing for the duration of the podcast as well).

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 158: Dominant Pitching & Bizarro Transitions Jun 08, 2022

After a bummer of a finish to a series at the Trop left Andrew & Kunj a little wanting, the Yankees responded with a perfect 6-0 homestand against the Angels and Tigers! Kind of them. The pitching was absolutely ridiculous, as every single starter dominated.

Jameson Taillon and Gerrit Cole got the most attention with back-to-back perfect-game bids that lasted deep into the night, but Nestor Cortes, Luis Severino, and Jordan Montgomery each turned in terrific outings as well. As an added bonus, while Taillon faltered in the road trip opener last night in Minnesota, the bullpen picked him up and the Yankees won their seventh game in a row.

Andrew & Kunj talk about all this, Aaron Judge continuing to play on Rookie mode, Manny Bañuelos finally making his Yankees debut, Miguel Andújar's trade request, Zack Britton's rehab, and John Sterling's reduced workload. They also sidebar on Joe Girardi & Joe Maddon's firings, the upcoming schedule, the B-Ref update, and the Yankee & Manfred of the Week. All this is done, of course, with intentionally terrible attempts at transitions. You're welcome!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 157: Not a Troptimal Outcome May 31, 2022

In an early podcast for this week, Kunj and Andrew looked back on a decent-but-frustrating series at Tropicana Field (what else is new?) wherein the Yankees pitching shoved but the lineup fell short. Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres seem to be the only hitters regularly bringing their lumber to the yard, as everyone else is either slumping (Anthony Rizzo, DJ LeMahieu), injured (Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson), or — most annoyingly — continuing to show minimal signs of life at bat (Joey Gallo, Aaron Hicks). But hey, at least, uh, Matt Carpenter is now in tow??

Thankfully, as previously stated, the Yankees’ pitching has been tremendous. Nestor Cortes and Jameson Taillon absolutely dominated the Rays on Thursday & Friday, and both Gerrit Cole and Luis Severino turned in outings that would’ve been good enough to win most days on Saturday & Sunday. The offense had different plans though, and the merely adequate bullpen needs someone aside from the otherworldly Clay Holmes to step up.

The show covers all that, Derek Jeter deciding to join Twitter for some reason, a brief B-Ref leaderboard update/tribute to Jamo, the upcoming series against the Angels, Tigers, and Twins, and of course, the Yankee & Manfred of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 156: Bringer of Bad Vibes May 26, 2022

Since Andrew was out of town for a few days, it’s been longer than normal since the previous PSAP recording on Tuesday of last week. Quite a few things have happened in Yankee Land, and unfortunately, most of them weren’t good!

Kunj and Andrew caught up on Josh Donaldson’s dumb comments that hurt the Yankees’ good vibes, an up-and-down homestand against the White Sox & Orioles, and the team’s injured list woes relating to Giancarlo Stanton, Jonathan Loáisiga, Aroldis Chapman, Chad Green, and hey maybe you too!

But not all is lost. Aaron Judge, Jose Trevino, and Clay Holmes have all been doing serious work to keep the Yankees afloat, and the starting rotation has been as steady as ever. Major kudos as always to pitching coach Matt Blake. Now, if only Aaron Hicks could show any signs of life whatsoever... We can dream, right?

All these topics are discussed, as are the Yankees’ schedule ahead (ew Trop), the B-Ref Leaderboard Update, and the Yankee & Manfred of the Week. Also: Kunj’s preferred soda! This is an equally important subject, of course.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 155: Bringer of Duff May 17, 2022

In an early recording for this week's episode, Andrew and Kunj discuss noodles in DC, Hillary Duff, and the Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Okay, we're just kidding (though each gets a weird passing mention), as this is a Yankees podcast and the good ol' Bombers have remained hot!

The Yankees took three out of four on the South Side of Chicago and won the first game in Baltimore on Monday night. The homering ways have continued, and Josh Donaldson in particular looks sharp. He's homered three times in the past five games, bringing some serious extra-base pop that -- despite decent numbers through the beginning of May -- had been lacking until recently. Joey Gallo has picked up the pace of late as well, and the one-two punch of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton is still as menacing as ever.

All these topics are in store, plus Nestor Cortes (yay!), Luis Severino (solid!), Jonathan Loáisiga (ehhhh), a familiar B-Ref leaderboard update, and the traditional Yankee and Manfred of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 154: Who’s the Daddy Now? May 12, 2022

The positive vibes remain in the Bronx, as while the 11-game winning streak came to a close last week and a ton of rain forced the Yankees into a stretch of 23 games in 22 days, they’re still playing quite a bit of good baseball.

Andrew and Kunj talked about that odd Mother’s Day doubleheader and the series win clinch over the Rangers on Monday, and of course they discussed the Yankees’ two wins over the Blue Jays in the past two days (including Aaron Judge’s walk-off heroics), giving them seven consecutive series victories. That will play!

There’s all that, some raving about Clay Holmes entering god mode, Luis Severino showing moxie, a B-Ref leaderboard update, and our Yankee & Manfred of the Week. Also, the co-hosts got a little loopy at the end talking about Aaron Hicks & Gleyber Torres having kids. Hooray for daddy power (on the latter, anyway).

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 153: Winning Streak Highlights May 05, 2022

The Yankees' 11-game winning streak came to a close on Wednesday night in Toronto, but what a run it was! Andrew and Kunj discussed the first six wins of that stretch last week, and this time, they chat about the latter half, which included a third straight sweep in Kansas City and impressive back-to-back wins in Toronto. The Jays had been playing .694 ball at Rogers Centre since they returned there last July, so that is some dang good baseball.

Aaron Judge has been especially hot (crushing about 437 homers in the past week), Gleyber Torres stole the show against the Blue Jays on Monday, and the pitching staff has been nothing short of spectacular. Led by Michael King in God Mode, the bullpen just doesn't allow runs anymore, and there have been great starts from the likes of Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon to discuss. The staff held the hard-hitting Jays to just five runs in three games. That's how you do it. Also, in the time since the last podcast, Joey Gallo got hurt, but is already back! Hooray.

All this, a B-Ref leaderboard update, a busy May schedule preview, some accidental Reds & Mets Talk, and Yankee/Manfred of the Week are all in store! Enjoy the show, and let's hope that the Yankees remember to not drain all the fun of that winning streak by going on a 2021-esque "bucket of water" follow-up.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 152: A win-win-win-win-win-win scenario Apr 29, 2022

It's been a good week to be a Yankees fan. The Bombers put up a perfect 6-0 homestand, sweeping the Guardians and Orioles back-to-back after winning two out of three in Detroit, and they head into a three-game set tonight in Kansas City on a six-game winning streak!

Andrew and Kunj have quite a few positives to discuss, from the MLB home run leader Anthony Rizzo (!) to recent mini-resurgences from Joey Gallo and Gleyber Torres, as well. Giancarlo Stanton got No. 350, Aaron Judge homered on his birthday (and again two days later), and Isiah Kiner-Falefa seems to have hit his stride at shortstop. Behind Nestor Cortes, Gerrit Cole, and the bullpen dominance of Michael King & company, the pitching has had quite a few highlights, too. Smiles all around!

The co-hosts get into all these topics, the B-Ref Leaderboard Update, and our Yankee & Manfred of the Week. Now, for the Yankees to keep these good vibes going on their road trip through Kansas City and Toronto...

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 3: Nestor is the Real Deal Apr 25, 2022

In case you missed it, Josh Diemert hosted a Twitter Space with Peter Brody and Sam Chapman over the weekend. This recording was completed shortly after the Yankees' bonkers Saturday win over Cleveland and its strange conclusion. Topics go beyond that game though! They also talked about Nestor Cortes' underrated true stuff (he's not just a crafty lefty), better looks from the offense, why Chad Green makes them uneasy, and how baseball will celebrate future milestones since traditional ones like the 3,000-hit plateau just reached by Miguel Cabrera will become even more elusive.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 151: Cy Nestor > Cy Cole Apr 21, 2022

The first month of the 2022 Yankees season is rolling along and two storylines have immediately jumped to the forefront in the early goings. On the positive side, the pitching looks outstanding. Gerrit Cole is in a weird funk, but other than the nominal ace, the men on the mound are pretty much all rolling, especially the ever-delightful Nestor Cortes (and the bullpen, for that matter). In fact, they're allowing an MLB-best 2.8 runs per game.

So on the back of that remarkable pitching, the Yankees must be rolling, right? Well unfortunately, the offense has not backed them up and they're almost fully on the other side of the leaderboard in that regard. An ugly series loss in Baltimore capped frustrations before a slightly better showing in Detroit. We're not demanding to see the 2019 Yankees offense out there, but a step up is sorely needed because the pressure can't be on the pitching forever.

Yankees topics this week include the highs of the pitching staff and DJ LeMahieu, and the inconsistency of nearly every other hitter aside from Aaron Hicks -- particularly Gleyber Torres and Joey Gallo. There's also some poking fun at Cole, an far-too-early peak at the Baseball Reference WAR leaderboard, the Yankees' upcoming schedule, and our Yankee & Manfred of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 150: Opening Day weekend Apr 13, 2022

Opening Day at Yankee Stadium has come and gone, and the Yankees won their first three-game set of the year against the Red Sox. As Homer Simpson would say, “That’s good!”

But the Yanks also dropped the series finale while squandering several scoring opportunities and then got completely blanked by the Blue Jays in their series opener against the AL East favorites. As Homer Simpson would say, “That’s bad.”

Yes, the Yankees are already a land of contrasts, so we get into it. Positives include Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo, and the pitching staff in general (outside of Gerrit Cole’s weird Billy Crystal grumblings). Negatives include Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Kyle Higashioka, and Aaron Hicks (at least pre-Tuesday night). Mystery boxes include Joey Gallo, DJ LeMahieu, and Gleyber Torres.

Since the Aaron Judge extension saga also came to a close (for now) this past week, the duo also returned to the topic a little to critique both how the Yankees’ front office publicly handled the extension, and then to roll eyes at the comments about not making a single offer to Carlos Correa or Freddie Freeman.

Next up: a few more games with Toronto, and road trips to Baltimore and Detroit. Andrew and Kunj look ahead to them and then wrap up with the newly-renamed Yankee and Manfred of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 149: Bring on 2022 Apr 05, 2022

Opening Day is nearly upon us! So it’s time for Andrew and Kunj to dust off the ol’ podcast feed and look ahead to the Yankees’ long-awaited 2022 campaign.

They start off with a rundown of the major moves from the offseason, highlighted by the Greg Bird signing trade that brought Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Yankees in exchange for Gary Sánchez and Gio Urshela. There’s also the return of Anthony Rizzo, the late spring swaps to add Miguel Castro to the bullpen and Jose Trevino to the catching corps, and the decisions to bid farewell to Luke Voit, Clint Frazier, Corey Kluber, Joely Rodríguez, and — seemingly — Brett Gardner.

Next up is a review of how the Opening Day roster seems to be lining up, with the Yankees electing to go with a three-man bench in April, thanks to expanded rosters after a shortened spring and a desire to get as many pitching arms in the mix as possible. Marwin Gonzalez made the team as an all-purpose utilityman, and rookies JP Sears, Ron Marinaccio, and Clarke Schmidt will get shots in the bullpen. One looming question remains: Will Aaron Judge be extended before his Opening Day deadline, or is he heading into a contract year and a potential departure next offseason? Ask Freddie Freeman; it could happen.

Finally, they wrap up with a general Yankees season preview, delving into the changes to the hitting staff and their biggest projects for 2022 (Joey Gallo, Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu, Aaron Hicks), whether the team’s defense-first catching approach will work out, and if pitching coach Matt Blake can continue to work his magic with the rotation of Gerrit Cole and His Merry Men. At the very least, the bullpen looks loaded once again.

There is also some brief discussion of the rest of the AL East foes, as the Blue Jays, Rays, and Red Sox are sure to continue being thorns in the Yankees’ side. The podcast ends, as always, with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week/Offseason.

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 2: Bullpens, Prospects, and Predictions Apr 01, 2022

Josh Diemert, Peter Brody, and Ryan Pavich participated in a PSA Twitter Space on March 31st. Although Josh will try to host a Twitter Space every week, we will only be able to get recordings up on a biweekly basis due to some annoying behind-the-scenes logistics, so don't forget to tune into each one live so that you make sure you won't miss any!

On this edition, Josh, Peter, and Ryan discussed the Yankees’ bullpen, and mused on Jasson Dominguez, Blake Rutherford, and prospect overvaluation. Later on, they offered a sneak peak into some of PSA's preseason predictions, and Peter revealed his somewhat-alarming palate in a draft of overrated foods. Some did not understand the assignment, but we love 'em anyway.

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PSA Twittercast Ep. 1: Post-Lockout Frenzy Mar 18, 2022

We're testing out something new in the Pinstripe Alley Podcast's return to the airwaves in 2022. Our own Josh Diemert began hosting Twitter Spaces in the second half of the 2021 campaign, and Twitter now allows users to record their hosted Spaces. Andrew and Kunj will still host the standard show during the regular season, but for now, since we had the raw audio file, we wanted to let you all listen to more PSA voices!

Josh hosted a Twitter Space on the night of Wednesday, March 16th, with fellow PSA writers Peter Brody and Esteban Rivera. They chatted about the attention-grabbing Josh Donaldson/Isiah Kiner-Falefa/Ben Rortvedt/Gary Sánchez/Gio Urshela trade with the Twins, Anthony Rizzo's return to pinstripes, the Yankees' hesitance to splurge on big-time free agents, and the tension surrounding New York City's vaccine mandates and a certain superstar right fielder. Toward the end, they also played a game where predicted over/under win totals on every American League team, from the offseason favorite Blue Jays to the clearance sale A's and the hapless Orioles.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 148: A Festivus of Forgetfulness Dec 23, 2021

The Pinstripe Alley Festivus Podcast.

It’s a tradition unlike any other — one as old as time itself. And by time, we mean, uh, 2013, co-opted from a goofy TV thing that aired in 1997, and one that has been dormant for a few years. Maybe call this a soft reboot of the idea, à la “Spider Man: Homecoming.”

Anyway, that doesn’t really matter. The 2021 Yankees sure gave Kunj and I quite a bit to air some grievances about, so in the good ol’ spirit of Frank Costanza, that’s exactly what we’re going to do. Yes, yes, there are some feats of strength as well, and thankfully, nobody has to wrestle their father to salute greatness from the likes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.

But boy howdy, do we have grievances. To quote Frank, “Now, you’re gonna hear about ‘em.”

On a lighter note, thank you sincerely for tuning into our podcasts throughout this turbulent season. We know the Yankees didn’t always give us the most interesting topics to discuss, but we’re glad that you were out there listening to, well, air our grievances all year long and not just today. Hopefully, baseball’s lockout doesn’t drag on too long and we’ll have some better news to review in the new year. We can hope.

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SB Nation's 2021 World Series Preview - presented by T-Mobile Oct 26, 2021

John Stolnis, Kris Willis and Ashley MacLennon set the table for the World Series showdown between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 147: Electric Boonegaloo Oct 20, 2021

It's been a couple weeks at this point, but the Yankees' 2021 season is over. It lasted just one game longer than the rest of the American League playoff field, as the Red Sox clobbered them in the Wild Card Game at Fenway Park. It was a bummer, but of course not all that surprising given how the year had progressed.

Kunj and Andrew didn't return to just talk about the Wild Card loss, though. The big news from yesterday was that Aaron Boone would be returning to the Yankees' managerial helm in 2022 on a new three-year contract, albeit without his hitting coaches and Phil Nevin. Regardless of how frustrating the Yankees looked in 2021, this always appeared to be the most likely conclusion. Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman seemed too fond of Boone to let him go.

The hosts work through their thoughts on the non-move & coaching updates, roll eyes at some of Steinbrenner and Cashman's comments, discuss the injury updates (Aaron Hicks comeback szn?), and muse on some of the front office concerns. It does sound like the Yankees will be pursuing a shortstop in free agency, and though the field isn't great, Gary Sánchez's days behind the plate might be numbered. Finally, we wrap things up with a salute to the retiring announcer Ken Singleton and our Yankees & Mitres of the Season.

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SB Nation's MLB AL Playoff Preview - Presented by T-Mobile Oct 07, 2021

Talent from all around SB Nation come together to preview the MLB AL Playoffs as John Stolnis, Ashley MacLennon and Andrew Mearns debate all the biggest topics and make their predictions!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 146: Wild Card Showdown in Beantown Oct 05, 2021

The Yankees did not make it easy. Oh sure, they looked like they might wrap up a Wild Card spot in due time after taking five of six on the road from the division rival Red Sox and Blue Jays. Then, they ran into the Tampa Bay buzzsaw and narrowly avoided a tiebreaker by winning, 1-0, on the season's final day -- thanks in no small part to the pitching staff and Aaron Judge's timely infield single. Now, they'll head right back to Boston for one more game at Fenway Park.

With Kunj away, Matt Provenzano filled in again and joined Andrew to both look back on the hectic final week and preview the Wild Card showdown. Gerrit Cole will stare down the Red Sox as the Yankees' offense does its best to mimic its most recent performance against Nathan Eovaldi (and not the previous domination). Will Cole's hamstring cause problems again? Will the offense show up after a tough final series while also being down DJ LeMahieu and Luke Voit?

If there's anything that the 2021 Yankees have proved to be true, it's that anything can happen. All we can do is roll the dice and hope that the season's still alive on Thursday at Tropicana Field. (Oh, and we can also do the Yankee & Mitre of the Week. As always.)

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 145: Big G and the Frantic Finish Sep 28, 2021

Leave it to the Yankees to wring every last bit of drama out of this wayward 2021 season. A week after looking so uninspiring against Baltimore and Cleveland that Andrew and Kunj were close to writing them off, they’ve roped 'em back in with consecutive sweeps of the Rangers at home (yawn) and the Red Sox at Fenway (wait, what?). Giancarlo Stanton went berserk in Boston and suddenly, the Yankees are in the driver’s seat of the AL Wild Card race.

Of course, for as good as the offense and bullpen look right now, this final week won’t be easy. New York faces a tougher schedule than its Wild Card foes and will be tested by the Blue Jays and Rays as 2021 draws to a close. The days ahead are still daunting, but at least the Fenway sweep made the outlook brighter.

Other topics beyond the zany pennant race include Gleyber Torres’ resurgence, Jameson Taillon and Jonathan Loáisiga’s pending returns, Aaron Judge’s gross pinky dislocation, and Luis Severino just bringing a damn smile to the co-hosts' faces. There’s all that and as always, the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 144: More Missed Opportunities Sep 21, 2021

Last week, when we saw that the Yankees had Baltimore on Cleveland on deck, we said that with tougher opponents awaiting them at the end of 2021, the Bombers had to capitalize. Instead, they blew a golden opportunity to sweep the O's (dropping their eighth game of the season to the 102-loss team) and got pummeled by Cleveland at home on back-to-back afternoons.

Yeah, this isn't going to be a very happy podcast. There's much to grumble about! The offense again made several pitchers look a lot better than they were, the defense was sloppy, and the pitching absolutely melted down over the weekend. This kind of play at this point in the season against these teams is unacceptable, and there are only so many ways that we can say that. It's an indictment on both Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman as well.

Other topics include the majesty of Néstor Cortes Jr., the Wild Card competition, Luis Severino's return, Miguel Andújar's sudden appearance in Triple-A, and, of course, the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 143: Surviving September Sep 15, 2021

It's been a weird, rough stretch for the Yankees since their 13-game winning streak, but Kunj was fortunate enough to miss most of it while on vacation. He returned on Saturday though, and what do you know! It coincided with a Yankees victory to snap the seven-game losing streak. Maybe they were just sad without him.

In all seriousness, the Wild Card race has grown much tighter and on Monday morning, the Yankees were out of a playoff spot for the first time in a month. They're back in it now, but remain neck-and-neck-and-neck with the Blue Jays and Red Sox as they trudge on through their run of 20 games in 20 days. The pitching staff still looks tired, Gleyber Torres isn't a shortstop anymore, and we're all just trying to hang in there. But hey, the Yankees have now won three of the last four games. Hope springs eternal!

Other topics discussed aside from the playoff race include Jameson Taillon's injury, Domingo Germán and Luis Severino's possible returns (again), a possible farewell to Clint Fraazier, a glimpse at the up-and-down schedule ahead, and Kunj's post-vacation B-Ref WAR update. Oh, and of course, a not-so-modest Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 142: Jeter to Hall, Yankees to Hell Sep 09, 2021

As noted on last week’s podcast, Kunj is on the other side of the world this week and avoiding Yankees baseball while soaking up the sun. That turned out to be a blissful plan, as he’s missed a disastrous pair of series between the weekend loss to the Orioles and the current Blue Jays bludgeoning. The Yankees have already lost their Wild Card lead on Boston and will be a mere half-game in front of Toronto if they don’t rally to avoid a four-game sweep today.

Not content to suffer alone, Andrew roped former Beyond the Box Score editor and PSA scribe Matt Provenzano into discussing the frustrating past week with him. (He's clearly quite kind.) The two talked through the Yankees’ slump, from the suddenly-sputtering bats to the pitching staff that’s just trying to hang in there. The bullpen’s gassed, and that’s not helping matters one bit. A constant theme of the episode touched on the Yankees perhaps facing a crossroads in the near-future with all the names on paper failing to live up the resumes. It’s tough stretch.

In lieu of the “Meet a Baby Bomber” segment though, Andrew and Matt turned to the bright side “Met a Hall of Famer.” Derek Jeter was enshrined in Cooperstown yesterday, so they took the opportunity to talk about the ceremony a bit before playing armchair psychologist on why some fans dig their heels in on the idea that Jeter “wasn’t good, actually.” The hottest takes are rarely correct. At the end, they wrap up with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week, and boy, were there not many candidates for the former.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 141: Never Trust the West Coast Sep 02, 2021

We were fooled. We thought that maybe -- just to mix things up -- the Yankees would have a good West Coast trip. They even started strong, extending their winning streak in 60 years to 13 games with back-to-back victories in Oakland. Then ... they looked completely lost for four days in a row against the A's and Angels. Oof.

Andrew and Kunj try to strike the balance between optimism & realism about the Yankees' most recent stretch (recorded prior to Gerrit Cole's dominance last night), while looking in on some of what went wrong. Corey Kluber's still working out the kinks, Jameson Taillon might be fatigued, and Gio Urshela is getting accustomed to playing again, too. Let's just hope that his latest snafu doesn't look worse, post-MRI. At least Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are still raking.

The co-hosts also took a look at the Yankees' upcoming schedule and the current playoff race, which has New York perhaps too far back of Tampa Bay to worry much about the AL East, and the Red Sox going through a shaky week as well amid Wild Card contention. Time constraints prevented the standard "Meet a Baby Bomber" segment, but don't worry: there was no missing the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 140: “This Winning Streak Goes to 11” Aug 26, 2021

The Yankees simply haven't stopped winning since the last time Andrew and Kunj sat down to record a podcast. A solid five-game winning streak has bloomed into the club's longest such run in 36 years: 11 victories in a row. The Red Sox, Twins, and Braves have been swept aside, and the Bombers now have a three-game lead in the first Wild Card spot. Although it's annoying that the Rays keep winning as well, that will play!

The streak's latest highlights are the main discussion points, including *outfielder* Giancarlo Stanton doing spectacular work, hometown hero Andrew Velazquez's moment in the spotlight, and even Andrew Heaney coming up with a big start. Don't worry though, we still have time to wring our hands about Aroldis Chapman's latest struggles and Zack Britton's season perhaps being done. At least Gio Urshela is coming back today in Oakland.

Later on, the co-hosts wrap up the show with "Meet a Baby Bomber" segments on the wonderfully-named Ocean Gabonia and no-hit artist Sean Boyle, and as always, the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 139: The Wild Card-Leading Yankees — Really! Aug 19, 2021

On July 5th, the Yankees trailed the Red Sox by 10.5 games. It's now August 19th, and after six and a half weeks, the Bombers have finally caught 'em and now lead the American League Wild Card race.

It's been a little over a week since Andrew and Kunj's last podcast, so they went long on the wacky Royals series, the Field of Dreams Game and far-more-successful sojourn to Chicago, the make-up victory over the Angels, and of course, the sweep of the Red Sox. There have been some frustrating games here and there and the Yankees haven't made it easy, but it's nice to revel in a winning streak! When even Tyler Wade is on an over-.400 run, then you know things are going quite nicely.

The show does have injury news to go over, though thankfully, it's more on the side of activations than setbacks. Gerrit Cole, Jordan Montgomery, Gary Sánchez, Anthony Rizzo, and Aroldis Chapman. More reinforcements could be soon to follow, though the co-hosts do send their best wishes out to Clint Frazier and Luis Severino, who now don't seem likely to return. Alas.

The "Meet a Baby Bomber" segment stops in with Kyle Holder and Isaiah Pasteur, and Andrew and Kunj wrap up as always with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

PS: Someone help Kevin Costner with his wardrobe. Kunj is begging.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 138: One Gil of a Rookie Aug 10, 2021

Andrew and Kunj discuss a promising 5-2 week of Yankees baseball that featured some pretty great games bookended by a couple frustrating ones. On the bright side, they mostly took of business with Baltimore before nabbing three of four from the Wild Card rival Mariners over the weekend. They were legitimately fun wins! The team is doing as much as it can to hang in the race despite setbacks elsewhere, and rookie Luis Gil has been key to that excitement in the past week.

Speaking of those setbacks, the Yankees lost even more players due to COVID positives and injury. Down went Gary Sánchez and Anthony Rizzo, joining Gerrit Cole and Jordan Montgomery on the COVID-IL. Down went Aroldis Chapman and Gleyber Torres to standard baseball nicks and bruises. The episode was recorded when the Yankees still thought that Gio Urshela's return was imminent, but now that's pushed back as well. Joy.

Nonetheless, the Yankees are hanging in there, and while the rehab is understandably slow, there could be help on the horizon. Urshela's delay shouldn't be long and both Luis Severino and Corey Kluber are in the midst of rehab assignments. Fingers crossed that they go well and that those afflicted by COVID recover soon.

As always, the co-hosts end the show with "Meet a Baby Bomber," in which we meet the rookie reliever duo of Stephen Ridings and Brody Koerner, and then wrap up with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 137: Gallo, Rizzo, and, uh, COVID-o Aug 04, 2021

After a busy, busy trade deadline, Andrew and Kunj reconvene to discuss all of the Yankees' moves, led of course by the tragic DFA-ing of Sal Romano, "The Big Cheese." We miss you already, buddy.

In reality, the Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo trades were of course the focus, and the deals featuring Andrew Heaney, Luis Cessa, Justin Wilson, and Clay Holmes were all discussed. GM Brian Cashman did a pretty good job of keeping the team competitive for the stretch of 2021 while also helping the 2022 club and keeping the most important prospects to the Yankees' future in tow. It's a fine line, and the club got off to a good start post-deadline with a sweep of the Marlins.

But because this is still the 2021 Yankees, there had to be some bad news, and Gerrit Cole's COVID diagnosis was the original focus. Then, the Jordan Montgomery COVID news broke mid-recording and the co-hosts got a little delirious. Gio Urshela and Domingo Germán also landed on the injured list, though on the bright side, Luis Severino and Corey Kluber seem to be making their way back.

In the latter half of the show, Andrew and Kunj "Meet a Baby Bomber" with Everson Pereira and Josh Breaux (hey, a rhyme!), who both happened to earn minor league promotions during the recording. Then, they close out with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week, and salute AL Pitcher of the Month Jameson Taillon.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 136: Trade Deadline Tribulations Jul 27, 2021

Andrew and Kunj are back on the PSA Podcast beat this week, and the weekend in Boston went so poorly that the two-game mini-sweep of the Phillies wasn't mentioned even once. That's how much of a great time the Yankees had at Fenway, where Chad Green, Jonathan Loaisiga, and Brooks Kriske all experienced spectacular meltdowns in a four-game series loss that probably sank the Yankees out of AL East contention in 2021. FanGraphs has the preseason AL favorite's odds of winning the AL East all the way down at 3.5 percent, with just over a one-in-three chance to even make the Wild Card Game. Delightful.

There's also the Trade Deadline to discuss this week, as it looms on Friday afternoon. Will the Yankees still choose to buy? Will they pursue a strategic retool? Who could reasonably be put on the market? The co-hosts talk those possibilities before moving on to the regular "Meet a Baby Bomber" and "Yankee/Mitre of the Week" segments, featuring Donny Sands, Dermis Garcia, Gary Sánchez, Gleyber Torres, and some miserable members of the Yankees' bullpen.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 135: The LaMarre/Allen/Amburgey Era Jul 20, 2021

At one point, Andrew and Kunj thought that there might not be enough to talk about for a podcast so soon after the most recent edition went live last Thursday. Then, well, Aaron Judge and several other Yankees got COVID, Luke Voit ended up back on the injured list, and suddenly, the Yankees' lineup against the Red Sox featured an outfield of Ryan LaMarre, Greg Allen, and Trey Amburgey.

Perhaps the most inexplicable part of this entire development is that after all those losses, the Yankees finally won their first series of the year against the Red Sox. Just the way they planned it, right?

Those topics are the main focus of today's podcast, though Andrew and Kunj also find room to praise the resurgent Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon and attempt to be optimistic about Rougned Odor and Gleyber Torres. Who the hell knows what will happen next at this point, so let's just hope the B-squad Bombers can help the team stay afloat in this critical period before the trade deadline.

The "Meet a Baby Bomber" segments this week focused on ascending prospect Anthony Volpe (the 2019 first-round draft pick) and Tampa first baseman Eric Wagaman. Then, the co-hosts close out with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 134: “Allergic to Sweeps” Week Jul 15, 2021

The last time Andrew and Kunj podcasted, the first half was essentially over, as half of the Yankees' season had already been played. Well, now we're beyond the math, as the All-Star break and MLB Draft are both behind us. The Yankees officially kick off the second half on Thursday night against the Red Sox, and they still have so much to prove.

The Yankees technically ended the first half on a high note with a 4-2 road trip through Seattle and Houston, but once again in a recurring theme of the 2021 season, they entered the finales with a chance to sweep and failed to do so. The second loss was particularly galling, as the Yankees blew a five-run lead in the ninth behind the bizarrely bad Chad Green, who has been otherwise-excellent. There have been some encouraging signs, as the Yankees' offense has looked a lot better since the start of June and Gerrit Cole looked absolutely filthy in his 1-0 Saturday shutout. But there's a long way to go.

Andrew and Kunj also touched on Yankees injury updates, their first-round draft selection of Trey Sweeney, and used the "Meet a Baby Bomber" segment to meet two new draft picks: second-rounder Brendan Beck and sixth-rounder Richard Fitts. Then they wrap it up with the Yankee/Mitre of the Week and some scattered Home Run Derby thoughts.

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SB Nation's 2021 MLB Home Run Derby LIVE w/John Kruk - Presented by T-Mobile Jul 13, 2021

MLB great John Kruk joins Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Brady Klopfer and a host of community guests from around SB Nation to watch the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby!

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SB Nation’s 2021 MLB Draft Recap – Presented by T-Mobile Jul 12, 2021

SB Nation’s all-star cast (Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, Eric Stephen and guest Jeremy Brener) breaks down everything that happened in the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft!

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SB Nation's 2021 MLB All-Star Game Preview! - Presented by T-Mobile Jul 09, 2021

SB Nation welcomes you to it’s coverage of the 2021 MLB All-Star Week, powered by T-Mobile!

On today’s episode, Sam Wilson, John Stolnis, and Brady Klopfer break down the rosters, set the state of the league, discuss trade rumors PLUS Talking Chop's Demetrius Bell joins the show to talk about the move from Georgia to Colorado!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 133: Everything Sucks Jul 06, 2021

As it turns out, Andrew picked a good week to go to the beach. Since the last podcast, the Yankees were embarrassed by the Red Sox, Angels, and Mets in order, and their best pitchers (Gerrit Cole and Aroldis Chapman) looked more suspect than ever. Isn’t chaos great?

Andrew and Kunj caught up on this dismal 2-7 stretch of Yankees baseball that only further clouded the potential playoff picture. Fenway losses, Chapman meltdowns, and glum press conferences were all too frequent. Now, it’s not just Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman trying to put on a brave face, it’s also Hal Steinbrenner, who addressed the media after Wednesday night’s ninth-inning disaster. Great stuff.

Other topics included Tim Locastro, the All-Star selections (sans Gary Sánchez), the dreadful pitching staff, and — on a better note — the “Meet a Baby Bomber” segment on Luis Medina & Max Burt, and our Yankee/Mitre of the Week.

Here’s hoping that the team rebounds soon on its ...

/checks notes/

... West Coast road trip? Yikes.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 132: The Triple Secret Weapon Jun 22, 2021

The Yankees beat our lowly expectations from last week and actually took care of business quite handily against the Blue Jays and A’s! They swept their division rival in Buffalo (a house of horrors in 2020), and then took two out of three at home from the AL West leaders. Sure, they were aided along the way by the hot bat of Gary Sánchez, but they also had a secret weapon: the ol’ triple play.

Andrew and Kunj have plenty to discuss from those positive topics alone, plus an update on the now-established “Sticky Stuff” guidelines for pitchers(and why they might be a scare tactic), happy thoughts on come-from-behind wins, Sánchez catching Gerrit Cole, and Luke Voit’s imminent return. Don’t worry though, there is still room for venting, particularly at the perhaps-inevitable “Luis Severino is our trade acquisition” quotes.

Our “Meet a Baby Bomber” segment profiles the red-hot Hoy Jun Park and former-relief-prospect-turned-Scranton-veteran Nick Goody. As always, we wrap up with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

As a minor programming note, we’ll both be out of town at different times next week, so there will be no show, but look for us again in early July!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 131: More L’s and Spider Tack Jun 15, 2021

Another weekend has come and gone, and it brought more Yankee disappointment that sadly did not vanish when we hit midnight on Monday. The glum vibes are still ever-present, as the Yankees saw a standard sweep in Minnesota snatched away from them by a terrible Aroldis Chapman, and then promptly got swept out of town themselves in a two-game weekend set against old friend Joe Girardi and his Phillies.

It’s bad times, and now the pitching is looking as suspect as it appeared to be before the season even began. The Phillies rocked Jameson Taillon and Domingo Germán, Michael King’s start didn’t go well, and the team can only be so confident in mid-rotation arm Jordan Montgomery. The Yankees’ starting pitchers have a 6.16 ERA over the past 14 games. It’s a delight. (Oh, and the offense that briefly surged during the week got blanked by Aaron Nola on Sunday. Will they be over .500 by next week? Who knows?!)

One name absent from that Bronx starter roll call is Gerrit Cole, but he and the rest of the league’s pitchers are embroiled in their own problems too thanks to the Spider Tack/foreign substances controversy. The only question will be how MLB will actually handle the difficult subject. We only have, uh, the utmost confidence in the league doing so.

In a grateful detour from the MLB news, today’s “Meet a Baby Bomber” segment covers pitchers Beck Way (Dan's interview linked here) and Barrett Loseke. Then we wrap it up as always with Yankee & Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 130: "This is Fine" Jun 08, 2021

To quote Bruce Banner, “So, this is all seems ... horrible.”

A week after podcasting in frustrated fury following the Yankees’ sweep at the hands of the Tigers, we must do essentially the same thing — albeit this time without cursing and more of a deflated exhaustion with this endlessly frustrating group of hitters. The Yankees only managed a four-game split with the Rays and then got pantsed on their own turf by the Red Sox in their first head-to-head of the 2021 season.

The story was more of the same from the offense, which barely homered and mashed into rally-killing double plays at a league-leading rate. (Link to John Griffin’s article that we mentioned here.) It didn’t help that the relief pitching decided to finally take a dive after being so reliable, as even normally good characters were bad: Chad Green, Jonathan Loaisiga, Luis Cessa, and Lucas Luetge. We saved most of our venting for the lineup that gave them no wiggle room, but they earned a special mention as well.

In short, we’re losing our minds. This can’t keep happening, so it’s up to the Yankees to right the ship in Minnesota. If they can’t do it there? Hooboy.

Our “Meet a Baby Bomber” segment spotlights utilityman Matt Pita and the recently-promoted Chris Gittens, and we wrap up as always with the Yankee & Mitre of the Week. Much like last week, there were too few worthy nominees for the former and too many for the latter.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 129: Happy Thames Have Gone Away Jun 02, 2021

Corey Kluber's no-hitter feels like a million years already, right? Andrew and Kunj's most recent podcast came out on the day that he made his first post-no-no start with the Yankees on a six-game winning streak.

Since then, Kluber got hurt, Luke Voit returned to the IL, Giancarlo Stanton came back ice cold, and the Yankees' offense continued its horrifying tailspin. The pitching was able to hide these woes during that aforementioned streak, but in the past week, the hitters have looked about as bad as they've been all season. They lost two of three against Toronto, enduring a humiliating sweep in Detroit at the hands of the Tigers, and had dropped the opener of this four-game set against the Rays at the time of recording.

So yeah, the hosts had a lot to vent about. If they had time to record after the walk-off win last night, they might have been less angry, but alas. The lineup has quite a bit to prove anyway, if not only to assure fans that despite the statistics, they do not belong in the same offensive category as the 2021 Pirates. (High bar.) Moreover, Andrew and Kunj wondered aloud if the regressions of DJ LeMahieu, Clint Frazier, Gleyber Torres, and more are enough to at least discuss whether Marcus Thames should still be the hitting coach for the job. A big week lies ahead against the Rays and Red Sox.

At the end of the show, we "Meet a Baby Bomber" with Janson Junk (Dan Kelly article on Junk linked here) and Nick Green, Then of course we wrap up with our Yankee and Mitre of the Week. Hint: There were many more folks contending for the latter than the former.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 128: Kluber’s No-No & the Shutout Streak May 25, 2021

Last week, Andrew and Kunj published the latest podcast on Wednesday morning. Since then, the Yankees’ starting pitchers have yet to allow a single run — a remarkable scoreless stretch of 35 straight innings. That’s been the secret sauce to the Yankees’ six-game winning streak, which helped them take three of four against the Rangers and then sweep the team that was the best in the AL heading into the weekend: the White Sox.

The highlight of it all was, of course, Corey Kluber’s no-hitter in Texas, which was the Yankees’ first since 1999 and just the 12th in franchise history. So you’ll forgive the co-hosts if they go on at length about Kluber for his outstanding effort, in which he never looked like he broke a sweat. Gerrit Cole and Jordan Montgomery also earned praise for their dominant outings against Chicago. Thanks mostly to Gleyber Torres and Aaron Judge, the offense was able to make these gems count.

Andrew and Kunj also ask the position players to stop running into outs on the bases, sigh deeply about Aaron Hicks likely being lost for the season (and Miguel Andújar’s defense), and then wrap things up with “Meet a Baby Bomber” — featuring pitching prospect Luis Gil and outfielder Steven Sensley — and the Yankee and Mitre of the Week.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 127: Please Keep Angering Aaron Judge May 19, 2021

It’s been a strange week in Yankee Land. The team suddenly had to deal with several post-vaccination cases of COVID-19 that sidelines members of their coaching staff and Gleyber Torres, Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton hit the injured list with very different ailments, someone named Ryan LaMarre joined the outfield, and, oh yeah, the Yankees won back-to-back series on the road — even at the Trop.

So yes, it’s been an experience. We talk about the outbreak, the injuries, the Yankees’ depth, possible setups with a healthy Rougned Odor back, Jameson Taillon’s frustrations, the sad realization that even god-kings like Gerrit Cole can bleed, and — of course — the week being mostly good despite some underperformance from the offense.

We wrap up with our “Meet a Baby Bomber” segment on Ken Waldichuk and Carlos Narvaez, award some Yankee and Mitre of the Week honors, and end with a deeply strange and bemused tangent about Aaron Judge’s Twitter handle. It’s very important.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 126: Winning While Longing for Luke May 11, 2021

In the past week, the Yankees have done well against some decent teams! The beat both the Astros and Nationals two games out of three at home, and the two losses just so happened to be the bullpen’s first two meltdowns of the season. They weren’t going to be perfect all year long, so as annoying as the L’s were, they weren’t too hard to shake off.

We discussed the mostly-successful past week, offense being down both in New York and around the rest of the league (hello, inexplicable Wade Miley no-hitter), and salivate about 2020 home run king Luke Voit’s expected 2021 debut today. The team has missed having him — and recently, Gio Urshela — in the heart of its batting order.

The “Meet a Baby Bomber” segment this week spotlights Tampa Tarpons slugging sensation Trevor Hauver (who has a good dog) and Hudson Valley Renegades reliever Nick Ernst. Then, it’s time for “Yankee and Mitre of the Week,” which had some fairly easy choices this time around. May the winning continue.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 125: Giancarlo the Two-Hole Terror May 04, 2021

After an up-and-down series split in Baltimore, the Yankees came home to the Bronx and took care of business over the weekend against the Tigers. They swept perhaps the worst team in baseball out of town and returned to .500 for the first time since April 12th.

This all means that Andrew and Kunj got to have a mostly positive podcast! Isn’t that nice? Giancarlo Stanton has been excelling since being installed as the No. 2 hitter, and Aaron Judge has picked up the pace right behind him, too. The two hosts talked about them, the Yankees’ rest schedules, touch on the Mike Tauchman/Wandy Peralta trade, and then raved about the outstanding recent efforts of Gerrit Cole, Corey Kluber, and the pitching staff, which posted the best ERA and WHIP in the American League for the month of April. Just as we all expected, right?

Andrew and Kunj also introduced a new weekly segment: “Meet a Baby Bomber,” a Yankees-focused riff on the “Meet a Major Leaguer” feature from “Effectively Wild.” This will be an effort to get to know more prospects and minor leaguers in the Yankees’ system a little more than folks already do — this week’s selections were No. 4 prospect Oswald Peraza and the other Justin Wilson (a righty reliever). Don’t worry though, the “Yankee and Mitre of the Week” segment isn’t going anywhere. There were some worthy picks.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 124: Beware the 3-0 Lead Apr 28, 2021

Andrew and Kunj wanted this podcast to be an enjoyable one. They really did. They thought that it would be all pleasant after the series victory in Cleveland! And don’t worry, they still talked about those awesome 3-0 rallies and Gerrit Cole outdueling Shane Bieber again. They were determined to some positives! Gio Urshela, Kyle Higashioka, and some dingers helped out there.

The problem was that they had to record the day after an especially dispiriting loss to 2021 Matt Harvey and the Orioles, which was the team’s second defeat in a row and a return to the previous week’s offensive doldrums. The fact that it came on the heels of Sunday’s Jameson Taillon-led loss didn’t help either.

Other topics of note included the best use of the Gary Sánchez/Kyle Higashioka conundrum, the Deivi García/Michael King swingman shuttle role, the overblown Aaron Judge/Angels rumors, and more Yankees nonsense. Note that this was recorded prior to the news of Higashioka’s bump in playing time, and the Mike Tauchman trade, though I did a short bit on the latter at the top of the episode.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 123: Please Refrain From Being Garbage Apr 20, 2021

There's no easy to say this: Andrew and Kunj have had dentist appointments more enjoyable than the past week of Yankees baseball. The team is winless since our last recording, having dropped five in a row while suffering an embarrassing home sweep at the hands of the Rays.

Andrew and Kunj gradually run through everything going wrong with the team, from the offense (in a nightmarish slump) to the pitching staff (lackluster outside of Gerrit Cole and a couple relievers) and defense (dismal fundamentals and poor play). As they note, a portion of the Yankees' struggles will likely remedy themselves soon, but some are flawed by design. That's concerning.

They also discussed the unfortunate Friday incident where fans threw balls onto the field and Jay Bruce's unceremonious-but-necessary retirement. Yankees fans will always remember you, Jay. (Until they don't.)

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 122: The Gerrit Cole Show (feat. The Yankees) Apr 14, 2021

Andrew and Kunj discuss the three different kinds of Gerrit Cole starts so far — tough-luck loss, overpowering win, and grind-it-out win — while also bringing up the value of his good rapport with backup catcher Kyle Higashioka. It’s clear that Higgy should receive the lion’s share of Cole starts over Gary Sánchez, but they still think it’s important for Sánchez to at least occasionally catch him.

As for the offense? The Higashioka homers were nice, as was the 10th-inning rally on Sunday, but it still has to do better. They were dominated by the Rays’ bullpen and have been hitting into far too many double plays. They're not panicking about whether or not this offense is actually good because the talent is there, but it can easily improve. Minimizing Jay Bruce is part of that.

They also briefly touched on Tyler Wade and Domingo Germán’s demotions, the tone-deaf Mushnick comments on Sánchez using an interpreter, and Aaron Hicks taking a deserved mental health day in memory of Daunte Wright.

You can listen to the show on the web player below, or on any of your preferred podcast apps — to name a few, we’re on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, PlayerFM, and iHeartRadio. As a reminder, if you were already subscribed to former host Ryan Chichester’s “Bomber Brothers” feed, then you’re good!

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 121: Opening Week Pitching Spotlight Apr 07, 2021

Opening Day has come and gone, and the Bronx Bombers have begun the season led by the half of their team that was supposed to be more of a question mark — their pitching staff. Although an up-and-down offense has allowed them to drop two games early on, the men on the mound have permitted just 11 runs in 5 games. Not too shabby.

This podcast was recorded prior to Gerrit Cole’s dominant start against Baltimore on Tuesday night, but thanks to his Opening Day outing and other strong efforts from Jordan Montgomery and the middle relievers, there was still plenty of pitching to chat about. Clint Frazier and Gary Sánchez’s hot starts were also points of discussion, as were home run heroics from Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. The rest of the hitters could stand to wake up a bit, though.

Later, we talked about how Yankee Stadium fans should really cut down on the booing, the alternate site in Scranton starting up again, mid-’80s reliever Mike Armstrong (please view his glorious picture), and Rougned Odor for a hot second because the surprise trade broke minutes prior to recording. Naturally, we ended with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week. As Kunj alluded, it’s good to have baseball back (and to watch a giant lizard fight a giant ape).

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 120: Drafting Our Favorite 2021 Storylines Mar 31, 2021

It’s Opening Day Eve and well past time for another podcast! The Yankees will begin their 2021 season tomorrow afternoon against the Blue Jays, and we’re ready to see some regular season baseball again.

Andrew and Kunj caught up on the latest spring training news, focusing on the unfortunate Luke Voit injury that has led us to “Opening Day first baseman Jay Bruce,” as well as the the pitching situation getting mostly settled with Justin Wilson landing on the injured list and Domingo Germán winning the last rotation spot over Deivi García. Of course, we still anticipate seeing plenty of García in 2021.

After the quick news rundown, Andrew and Kunj did a draft with a very simple premise: “Things We’re Excited About From the 2021 Yankees.” It’s exactly what you think it is, and it was a lot of fun! (Even if Andrew accidentally cheated a bit.) As always, we wrapped up with the Yankee and Mitre of the Week. Also, reserve catcher Max McDowell ended up being mentioned at least five times in this show. It was quite the thing.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 119: Lucas Luetge? Lucas Luetge. Mar 18, 2021

As the spring training schedule is now past the halfway point, it’s time for a new podcast episode with Andrew and Kunj to discuss the various goings-on. Setup man Zack Britton has unfortunately hit the injury shelf, and that loss is the first topic of discussion. The Yankees will miss his steady presence in the bullpen.

Fortunately, manager Aaron Boone (back and healthy after last episode’s scare) has a surprising new lefty perhaps ready to nab an open spot: Lucas Luetge, who has not pitched in the majors since 2015 and is almost 34. The fifth starter battle is also heating up with Domingo Germán and Deivi García, so we discussed how the Yankees might approach that roster decision.

Later on, we also talked about Jay Bruce staking his claim to a roster spot, how that throws Mike Tauchman and Tyler Wade into some peril. We then wrap up with some more injury talk, namely to the beleaguered Miguel Andújar and Robinson Chirinos (and Kyle Higashioka, to a lesser extent).

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 118: Gardy Returns, Exhibitions Begin Mar 04, 2021

Now that the Grapefruit League has begun, there is actually some vaguely real baseball to watch! Fully aware of the goofiness of the extremely small number of games, Andrew and Kunj talk about what they've liked so far from Gary Sánchez and Jameson Taillon, why Tom was correct on Gerrit Cole working with Sánchez, Clarke Schmidt's elbow strain, and hit-by-pitch maverick Derek Dietrich popping up as a non-roster invitee.

Brett Gardner also re-signed in the time since the last recording, so he is discussed in addition to their shared frustration about non-televised spring training games. The news of Aaron Boone's heart scare broke in the middle of this episode, so he is briefly mentioned as well. Our thoughts are with him as he recovers.

Note: This episode was recorded before Corey Kluber's start on Wednesday; otherwise, he probably would've shared Yankee of the Week honors with Taillon.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 117: Pitchers, Catchers, & Bruce, Oh My Feb 17, 2021

In the time since Andrew and Kunj's last podcast, there has been some more baseball activity. Lefty reliever Justin Wilson signed a contract to return to the Yankees’ bullpen, Jay Bruce and Robinson Chirinos came aboard as minor league free agents, James Paxton officially bid farewell to New York by rejoining the Mariners, the minor leagues were reorganized, and MLB adopted rules for 2021 (including the seven-inning doubleheaders and extra innings with automatic runners on second).

Got all that? Good. Because it's all discussed, in addition to some musing on longtime Yankee Brett Gardner's future, as he is currently on the outside looking in. An old favorite of the show also returned — the Yankee and Mitre of the Week, this time expanded for the full offseason.

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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Ep. 116: Offseason Roundup Feb 04, 2021

Andrew and Kunj reboot the original Pinstripe Alley Podcast to talk about the Yankees’ relatively busy offseason, discussing the return of DJ LeMahieu, the additions of Corey Kluber, Jameson Taillon, and Darren O’Day, and our sadness at the departure of Masahiro Tanaka. That guy ruled and we miss him already. We also made fun of Rockies management for the Nolan Arenado deal because, well, why wouldn’t we?

Note: The episode number choice is inspired by the continuation of our original podcast, but those 2012-18 episodes will not be in this feed. If you have some dark desire to revisit them and listen to us lose our minds over the madness of the 2013 Yankees with some crappy audio, you can do so through its old website here.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 83: Alexa, play New York, New York Jan 29, 2021

In their final episode, Shaun and Ryan look back on their most memorable interviews and favorite Yankee moments that occurred during the podcast's two and half year run, and of course, thank all the listeners for their support. Thanks to everyone for a great experience!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 82: The Machine remains on standby Dec 11, 2020

DJ LeMahieu still isn't a Yankee, the starting rotation is still loaded with question marks outside of Gerrit Cole, and an uneventful Winter Meetings has come and gone. Shaun and Ryan discuss the reality that outside of bringing back LeMahieu, the Yankees may very well have no other plans on their offseason checklist, and what that would mean for their World Series contention moving forward.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 81: Say it aint so, Cano Nov 19, 2020

Former Yankee star Robinson Cano is suspended for the entire 2021 season due to another positive PED test, prompting Shaun and Ryan to discuss Cano's legacy, and if passing on signing the second baseman to a big deal back in 2013 has turned out to be the right move. Plus, with the Mets now in need of a second baseman, could new owner Steve Cohen get into a battle with the Yankees over DJ LeMahieu?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 80: The Machine qualifies Nov 05, 2020

DJ LeMahieu received a qualifying offer from the Yankees, while James Paxton and Masahiro Tanaka did not. Shaun and Ryan react to the no-brainer move to offer LeMahieu, and the relatively surprising decision to not offer Tanaka the $18.9 million. Plus, if neither Tanaka or Paxton come back, how does the rotation look in 2021?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 79: Into the cold, dark offseason Oct 29, 2020

The World Series, and the 2020 baseball season, is officially over. Shaun and Ryan discuss the series and Kevin Cash's infamous decision to pull Blake Snell, and the news of Justin Turner's positive COVID-19 test afterward. Plus, who should the Yankees extend qualifying offers to, and will any of James Paxton, DJ LeMahieu or Masahiro Tanaka accept them?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 78: Report Card Day Oct 22, 2020

It's time to give out grades for the 2020 season, from the front office to every contributing player on the roster. Shaun and Ryan discuss why each player received each grade, and how the team as a whole should be graded after once again falling short of the World Series. Plus, a big Happy Birthday to Shaun!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 77: The autopsy Oct 15, 2020

The season is over, management has held their postmortem press conferences, and it's time to talk about the failure of the 2020 season and what it means for the Yankees moving forward. Shaun and Ryan banter about what went wrong, what needs fixing to make 2021 a success, and the big questions that need to be answered this winter.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 76: GioDude Oct 01, 2020

After all the concern about the Yankee offense heading into the postseason, the Bombers broke out for 22 runs over two games to sweep Cleveland and advance to the ALDS. Shaun and Ryan recap all the action, from Gio Urshela's heroics and Giancarlo Stanton's encouraging at-bats to Gerrit Cole's dominance and Aaron Boone's questionable decisions. Plus, how bullpen depth will be crucial to the Yanks' chances against the Rays in the upcoming series that kicks off on Monday.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 75: Wild Card Series preview Sep 28, 2020

The postseason is here, with the Yankees backing their way into the playoffs after struggling over the final week of the season. Cleveland awaits in the first round, boasting one of the best pitching staffs in the league but one of the worst offenses. Shaun and Ryan break down where the Yankees have an advantage, how much stock to take into their poor performance down the stretch, and give predictions on who comes out on top.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 74: The home stretch Sep 24, 2020

The regular season is quickly winding down, but there is still important matters to be settled, like where the Yankees will begin October baseball. Shaun and Ryan discuss the importance of home field, even without crowds, and who should be the team's game three starter for the first round. Plus, why the Yanks should stick with Kyle Higashioka behind the plate when Gerrit Cole pitches, even in the playoffs.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 73: There's been an awakening... Sep 17, 2020

Well, last episode seems like a lifetime ago. The Yankees appear to have turned a corner in a big way, rolling along on a winning streak that has included a 20-run outburst and six dingers in back-to-back games for the first time in franchise history. Shaun and Ryan discuss it all, from the hot bats of Luke Voit, DJ LeMahieu and Clint Frazier to the strong performances from Gerrit Cole, J.A. Happ and Deivi Garcia. Plus, the incoming reinforcements in the form of Aaron Judge, Gio Urshela and Giancarlo Stanton.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 72: Pain Sep 04, 2020

Another day, another blown lead by the Yankees. Shaun and Ryan try (and fail) to keep level heads about the normally reliable bullpen arms failing to get the job done, and what to make of the struggles of Gerrit Cole, Brett Gardner and others.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 71: Finally, some baseball Aug 26, 2020

The Yankees are preparing to play their first game in almost a week due to weather and COVID postponements, and Shaun and Ryan break down how crucial depth will be in this stretch of 22 games in 19 days, especially with a number of key contributors still out with injuries. Plus, is J.A. Happ getting screwed, or is he a victim of circumstance, and is Luke Voit the best first baseman in baseball?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 70: Jason Benetti talks Statcast broadcasts Aug 14, 2020

The Yankees are on Sunday Night Baseball this weekend, as they seemingly are every weekend, but this Sunday brings a welcomed addition with the Statcast broadcast airing on ESPN2. Jason Benetti, the play-by-play announcer for that award-winning broadcast, stops by to discuss what goes into that broadcast, and how they balance advanced data while still maintaining a classic baseball feel. Plus, Shaun and Ryan react to Aaron Judge hitting the IL, and Clint Frazier's memorable return to the bigs.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 69: Trop flops and IL stops Aug 12, 2020

The Yankees still stink at the Trop, Giancarlo Stanton is still getting injured, and Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres are still slumping. Shaun and Ryan discuss it all while watching the Yankees take on the Braves, and freak out live as Mike Tauchman pinch hits for Aaron Judge, and impatiently await an update (though Judge was still in the dugout). Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 68: The Aaron Judge podcast Aug 03, 2020

The Yankees are rolling to start the season, now in first place at 7-1 after sweeping the lowly Red Sox in the Bronx. Aaron Judge, who has homered in five straight games, is hitting dingers like it's 2017, and Shaun and Ryan discuss how much fun it is to watch Judge when he's on top of his game. Plus, what should the concern level be for James Paxton, who struggled again with low velocity?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 67: Back at it, but for how long? Jul 27, 2020

Rejoice, baseball is back! Actually, maybe hold the rejoicing, as reports of an outbreak in the Marlins clubhouse is already seriously threatening the MLB season. Shaun and Ryan discuss the bleak outlook of the season carrying on, but also break down the Yanks' opening series against the defending champs, including Gerrit Cole's first start with the Yanks, Giancarlo Stanton's hot start and Gleyber Torres' big day in the comeback win on Sunday.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 66: Season preview Jul 16, 2020

One final episode before there is actual live baseball to discuss. Shaun and Ryan rejoice the end of the long offseason by discussing the big storylines for the Yankees heading into Opening Day next week, and how the Yanks may line up defensively. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 65: The intrasquad pod Jul 10, 2020

The Yankees have been back on the field in Yankee Stadium for intrasquad games, as Opening Day draws closer. Shaun and Ryan discuss the latest news in Yankee camp, including Masahiro Tanaka's scary injury, and debate whether watching the intrasquad games has been enough to fill the baseball void. Plus, who will be the team leaders in key statistical categories this season?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 64: Play ball? Jul 02, 2020

Players are reporting back to camp as Opening Day draws closer. But with coronavirus cases spiking in multiple states across the country, will this 60-game season even happen? Shaun and Ryan discuss their outlook, and react to the latest injury updates from Brian Cashman. Plus, why Rob Manfred should probably just stop talking.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 63: Cautious optimism Jun 26, 2020

The players and owners couldn't come to an agreement, but Rob Manfred's 60-game season will be implemented and will begin on July 24, meaning baseball is back. Shaun and Ryan react to the news, and how their excitement will be reserved until the season actually starts, given the discouraging trend of COVID-19 in a number of states. Plus, how will this shortened season impact the Yankees, given their tough schedule and recent injury problems?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 62: Dwight Gooden talks labor disputes and no-hitters Jun 19, 2020

Players and owners are still at odds about the landscape of a potential 2020 season, with the owners apparently "livid" about playing 10 extra games. Shaun and Ryan react to the news, and former Yankee Dwight Gooden also offers his take on the discord around baseball, and how the sport bounced back after the strike of 1994. Plus, his favorite Yankee memories, including his memorable no-hitter in 1996.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 61: Constant bickering Jun 11, 2020

We're approaching July, and there is no structure in place for a baseball season. Shaun and Ryan react to the MLBPA's most recent return-to-play proposal, and how the owners have been painting an ugly picture with their negotiating and claims that baseball isn't all that profitable. Plus, what long-lasting effects on the league could these unprecedented times cause?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 60: Season in review, 1999 May 22, 2020

The middle of the Yankees' unforgettable three-peat isn't talked about a lot, but 1999 was a dominant team, and Shaun and Ryan are here to remember the best moments from that year. From David Cone's perfection to a dominant ALCS win over the Red Sox, there are plenty of highlights that made up the team's 25th title.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 59: Judgement Day in July? May 15, 2020

Shaun and Ryan put the seasons in review on hold to discuss some current events, including MLB owners' proposal to players about a potential July return, the latest update on Aaron Judge's rib injury, and Mark Teixeira's comments on players taking another pay cut.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 58: Season in review, 2009 May 07, 2020

Continuing their season in review series, Shaun and Ryan look back on the 2009 season, covering everything from walk-off pies to the return of the villain Pedro.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 57: Season in review, 2003 Apr 30, 2020

Another week, another memorable season to discuss. Shaun and Ryan dive into all of the top moments from the 2003 season, going in depth on the classic ALCS and the overlooked heroes from that series. Plus, quick reactions to the Red Sox punishments, or lack thereof, and discussing the latest proposal in an effort to bring back baseball this season.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 56: Peter Botte talks about his new Yankee book Apr 24, 2020

Shaun and Ryan look back on the 2007 Yankees season, but first, an interview with Peter Botte, who recently released his new book "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Yankees." Botte discusses a few notable entries on his Big 50, and how tough it is to confine a franchise as storied as the Yanks to just 50 slots. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 55: Remembering the 2001 season with Tim Kurkjian Apr 16, 2020

In the next installment of our season lookbacks, Shaun and Ryan talk about the memorable 2001 season, with a little help from Tim Kurkjian of ESPN. Tim talks about covering the 2001 World Series and where it stands among other Fall Classics in baseball history. Please rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 54: Season in review, 1998 Apr 09, 2020

Shaun and Ryan continue their weekly season recaps, this time going through the greatest team of all time in the 1998 Yankees. From a perfect David Wells to a heroic Orlando Hernandez, every top moment, with a few overlooked ones, are remembered. Plus, a brief discussion on MLB's apparent effort to confine the 2020 season in Arizona, and just how feasible that might be.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 53: Looking back on the 2012 season Apr 02, 2020

Shaun and Ryan are back to remember another eventful season in Yankees history, chronicling the 2012 season and discussing everything from Derek Jeter's resurgence to Raul Ibanez's heroics in the ALDS. Next up will be 1998. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 52: Talking prospects with Kiley McDaniel of ESPN Mar 26, 2020

ESPN's Kiley McDaniel recently released his prospect rankings, and he stopped by to talk with Shaun and Ryan about where the Yankees stand on that list, and which prospects cracked his top 100. Plus, he details what to expect in his new book "Future Value," which is due out next month. Plus, Shaun and Ryan continue their recaps of past Yankee seasons, this time looking back on 2017.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 51: Season Recap, 1996 Mar 19, 2020

There's no baseball for the foreseeable future, so Shaun and Ryan have decided to look back on the good times by picking a new season every week and talking about it in detail. First up is 1996, looking back on some of the moments that are overlooked in a season filled with unforgettable ones. Tune in next week for a discussion on the 2017 season!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 50: See you in June? Mar 12, 2020

The NBA has suspended its season after a scary scene in the Thunder/Jazz game on Wednesday night, and Shaun and Ryan react to the story and what it means for MLB, which is likely heading for a suspension of its own. Plus, a brief rundown of injury updates and what can be done to pass the time if/when all sports are shut down.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 49: Is Happ your 2020 Cy Young winner? Mar 05, 2020

Aaron Judge continues to undergo testing on his shoulder and pec, and Shaun and Ryan discuss their concern level, which continues to grow with each passing day. Plus, which Yankee breakouts from last year have the best shot at replicating that production in 2020, and which pitchers on the Yanks could benefit the most from a return to the de-juiced baseball?

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 48: Attack of the Injury Bug, Part II Feb 27, 2020

Here we go again. Luis Severino is out for the season after needing Tommy John surgery, and Giancarlo Stanton will likely miss Opening Day after suffering a calf strain. Shaun and Ryan try to make sense of this second wave of injuries after the 2019 fiasco, and what the back of the rotation and the outfield could look like come March 28. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 47: Feelin' Cranky Feb 20, 2020

The Yankees have their full team at spring training, and now just about all of them had given their opinion on the Astros' sign-stealing scandal that just won't go away. Shaun and Ryan discuss the Yankees' reactions, and their level of worry about Aaron Judge's cranky shoulder. Plus, a rundown of why baseball is awesome, with supporting evidence from classic moments in Yankee history.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 46: Defense against the dark arts (with Robert Pimpsner) Feb 13, 2020

Pitchers and catchers have arrived for spring training, and Shaun and Ryan have the perfect guest to preview what's to come in Tampa. Robert Pimpsner of Pinstriped Prospects stops by to talk about the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation, some minor leaguers that could make a case for a role in the Yanks' bullpen this season, and much more. Plus, Shaun and Ryan banter about the latest to come out regarding the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, the adjusted Mookie Betts trade and the proposed changes to the league's playoff format.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 45: Big trouble for Big Maple (with Ashley Carroll) Feb 06, 2020

Welp, the injuries have begun. James Paxton underwent back surgery and will miss the next 3-4 months, leaving Shaun and Ryan in the familiar spot of talking about an injury to a key piece of the Yankees roster. Plus, thoughts on the Mookie Betts blockbuster and a discussion with Ashley Carroll, a talented artist who has done a number of pieces of Yankee players that are shared on her twitter account @ashley_dyane. Ashley discusses the roots of her Yankee fandom, her favorite players to draw and who she might draw next. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 44: Talking comebacks with Jim Leyritz and Ty Hensley Jan 30, 2020

Ty Hensley, a former Yankees first-round pick, is looking to make his way back to the pros after a brutal stretch of bad injury luck. Shaun and Ryan talk with Ty about the trials he's faced and his determination to overcome so many obstacles. Plus, Yankee hero Jim Leyritz stops by to remember the magical 1996 run and discuss his own redemption story. As always, be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 43: Re2pect Jan 22, 2020

Well, it wasn't unanimous, but Derek Jeter is officially a Hall of Famer. Shaun and Ryan discuss the news, reflect on their favorite Jeter moments and discuss whether him coming one vote short of 100 percent should be a large topic of conversation. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 42: Houston, we have an asterisk Jan 16, 2020

MLB has released its report and punishments for the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, and it involves a loss of draft picks, heavy suspensions and ultimate firings of A.J. Hinch and Jeff Luhnow. Shaun and Ryan react to the news, as well as Alex Cora's firing, and debate whether the Astros' operation had any significant impact on the Yankees' chances at the 2017 American League pennant. Plus, reactions to the Yanks avoiding arbitration with all of their eligible players.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 41: Positional rankings with Buster Olney Jan 09, 2020

Buster Olney of ESPN has released the majority of his top players in MLB by position, and he stopped by to talk with Shaun and Ryan about where certain Yankees placed on his lists. Plus, reactions to the latest sign stealing news regarding the Red Sox and Domingo German's 81-game suspension. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 40: Best of 2019 Jan 01, 2020

It's officially 2020, but before we officially close the book on 2019, let's revisit the best moments from 2019 on the podcast, which included exciting guests like David Cone, Ryan Ruocco and Jack Curry. Thanks for all the support this year!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 39: Dellin takes the 7 train Dec 26, 2019

We're in the middle of the holiday season, but baseball news hasn't stopped. Dellin Betances has signed a one-year deal with the Mets, and Shaun and Ryan are back to offer their reactions and recall their favorite Betances moments. Plus, New Years resolutions for a select few Yankee players and coaches in how they can improve from 2019. Happy New Year, and celebrate by reviewing and subscribing!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 38: Cole train arrives in the Bronx Dec 19, 2019

Gerrit Cole has been officially introduced as a Yankee, and the press conference had plenty of memorable moments. Shaun and Ryan discuss what stood out to them most, and predict what the Yankees will do with the rest of the offseason. Plus, reactions to Brett Gardner's return, and some predictions for Star Wars before its release tonight. Be sure to leave a review and include any questions you want answered for a potential holiday mailbag!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 37: "Alexa, play the Imperial March" Dec 12, 2019

Recapping the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, as Shaun and Ryan react to the news of Gerrit Cole's record-breaking deal with the Yankees, and why nobody should care about the financial or long-term commitment. Plus, saying goodbye to an old friend in Didi Gregorius, who signed with the Phillies. Also, what's next this offseason now that the white whale has been caught? Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 36: Throwing Coles on the hot stove Dec 06, 2019

Thanks to Jeff Passan's report, Yankees fans are excited about the possibility of the Yankees getting Gerrit Cole. Shaun and Ryan express their excitement of the news, and discuss how this is a clear no-brainer move for the team, and the time is now to strike on the biggest fish on the market. Be sure to rate and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 35: Gobble Gobble Nov 27, 2019

All is mainly quiet on the hot stove front for the Yankees, so Shaun and Ryan discuss the Yankees' All-Decade Team, the top seasons from the decade and what moments they're thankful for as Thanksgiving arrives. Plus, reactions to the Jacoby Ellsbury grievance and Derek Jeter's shot at being a unanimous Hall of Famer. Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrate by reviewing and subscribing!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 34: Bye Bye Birdie Nov 21, 2019

The Yankees have made their changes to the 40-man roster, and the biggest news of the shuffle is the release of Jacoby Ellsbury, and the DFA of Greg Bird. Shaun and Ryan discuss just how bad the Ellsbury contract was, the disappointing decline of Bird's career, and touch on how the Hall of Fame voting looks for former Yankees. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 33: Bangin' on a trash can Nov 14, 2019

The Astros are caught in another PR firestorm, and it could have had an impact on a past Yankees' playoff run. Shaun and Ryan react to the news and what should happen next. Plus, a look at the new pitching coach and if any of Brian Cashman's recent comments reveal the Yankees' offseason strategy.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 32: More Chappy, less Didi Nov 07, 2019

Aroldis Chapman is coming back, and Didi Gregorius is possibly not. Shaun and Ryan give their reactions to the latest Yankee news, while also discussing David Cone's reported interview with the team for the pitching coach position. Plus, the brothers banter about CC Sabathia's discussions with Gerrit Cole, and what it could mean for the star's free agency.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 31: Offseason wish list Oct 31, 2019

The baseball season is officially over, so it's time to turn our attention to the dark of winter, where the Yankees' hot stove rumors will hopefully keep us warm. Before all of the free agency madness begins, Shaun and Ryan break down who they want to see the Yankees splurge for, and what the roster should look like by the time spring training arrives. Spoiler alert: they want Cole for Christmas.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 30: The autopsy Oct 24, 2019

The Yankees' season ends in brutal fashion, and Shaun and Ryan offer their takes on where the outcome was decided, and what has to improve heading into the 2020 season. Plus, we break down Brian Cashman's comments at the annual end-of-season press conference, and how it may hint at the team's strategy this winter.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 29: Down, but not out Oct 17, 2019

The Yanks are down 2-1 in the ALCS, and despite the overwhelming sentiment on social media, the series isn't over yet. Shaun and Ryan discuss how the Yanks can retake control of the series and get back to Houston with a 3-2 lead. Plus, they offer their thoughts on how Aaron Boone has deployed the lineup and the pitching staff so far in this series, and who needs to break out to help the Yanks reach the World Series.

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A Call Away, Ep. 24: Fireball Arms in Single-A with Matt Dean Oct 16, 2019

The Voice of the Charleston RiverDogs (Single-A, New York Yankees) joins the podcast to share what he saw over the course of the 2019 season. Matt Dean starts by chatting about some of the bright stars who played down in Charleston this season including outfielder Canaan Smith who was both a mid-season and post-season All-Star in the South Atlantic League.

He also talks about the two catchers who were taken in the top two rounds of the 2018 Draft in Anthony Siegler and Josh Breaux. He discusses which one he was more impressed with and which one he doesn't expect to see at all in Charleston in 2020 as he rapidly moves up the ladder to New York.

On the pitching side of things, the hard-throwing quartet of Luis Gil, Luis Media, Roansy Contreras and Alexander Vizcaino all impressed at different points in Single-A throughout the year as well, and we get his take on which was the best of the bunch.

Stick around until the end of the podcast when Dean discusses one of the top promotions of the year in Minor League Baseball- Helen McGuckin Night- and how it came to be.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 28: Revenge SZN? Oct 11, 2019

The Yankees know their opponent, and it's a tough one. Shaun and Ryan discuss the upcoming series with Houston, and how taking one of the first two games will be pivotal before facing Gerrit Cole in the Bronx for game three. Plus, musings on where Aaron Hicks could fit into the ALCS roster, who needs to have a big series in order for the Yanks to win, and predictions!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 27: Bombers > Bombas Oct 08, 2019

Well, that was easier than expected. The Yanks overwhelmed the Twins in a three-game sweep to advance to the ALCS, and currently await their next opponent. In the meantime, Shaun and Ryan look back on the sweep, remember their favorite moments and break down the at-bats for Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez, who will each be pivotal in the Yanks' chances to reach the World Series. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe for continued coverage throughout the postseason!

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A Call Away, Ep. 23: Prospect Review with Tampa's Broadcaster, Nick Flammia Oct 07, 2019

The Voice of the Tampa Tarpons (High-A, New York Yankees) joins the podcast to share what he saw over the course of the 2019 season. Nick Flammia had a chance to witness a year that featured rehab appearances by Didi Gregorius, Giancarlo Stanton, Troy Tulowitzki, Miguel Andujar, Aaron Hicks, Jordan Montgomery and CC Sabathia. He discusses what he saw from those players as they were working their way back to health and mentoring the young players around them.

The conversation then pivoted to some of the big-name prospects on the Tarpons this year including Estevan Florial, whose numbers were lackluster in an injury-filled season.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 26: Former Yankee Chris Dickerson helps preview the ALDS Oct 03, 2019

Well, here we are. The ALDS is upon us, and Shaun and Ryan are back to debate who will be the biggest factors in the Yanks' series against the Twins, offer their predictions and talk with former Yankee outfielder Chris Dickerson, who dealt with osteoarthritis for his entire playing career. Dickerson uses his experience to detail what players like CC Sabathia are going through this year in terms of trying to stay healthy, and gauges how much postseason adrenaline can help in masking nagging injuries suffered throughout the long season.

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A Call Away, Ep. 22: Championship Reflections with Trenton's Broadcaster, Jon Mozes Sep 30, 2019

In his sixth season with the Trenton Thunder- and second as the lead broadcaster for the team- Jon Mozes got to experience an Eastern League championship with the Yankees Double-A affiliate this past season.

The year wrapped up with a series sweep over the Reading Fightin' Phils in the Eastern Division Championship Series, before the Thunder used a slew of MLB rehabbers to take the EL Championship from the Bowie Baysox in four games.

In our conversation we talk to him about calling the final out and what it means to get to be part of such a special run over five-plus months, beginning in April and culminating in September. He also discusses the bounceback season by Eastern League MVP, Chris Gittens, plus the countless impressive performances by pitchers on the Thunder this season including Deivi Garcia, Albert Abreu and Nick Nelson.

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Bombers Brothers Ep. 25: Flop at the Trop Sep 26, 2019

The playoffs are almost here, and naturally, fans are panicking about the past two games at the Trop. Shaun and Ryan try to calm nerves, while also figuring out which late season slumps are actually deserving of some concern. Plus, what fringe pitchers will be on the roster come October?

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Bomber Bros. BONUS Episode: Clinching Day! Sep 20, 2019

For the first time since 2012, the Yankees are AL East champions! Shaun and Ryan hop on for a bonus episode to react to the good news, while also addressing the incredibly disappointing news about Domingo German.

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 24: Clinching Day? Sep 19, 2019

The Yankees' magic number is down to 1, and Shaun and Ryan are getting excited for a potential division-clinching win. First, there's more injury news to catch up with, including the devastating Dellin Betances injury, and on the brighter side, Luis Severino and Giancarlo Stanton looked great in their returns, and Shaun and Ryan discuss their huge potential for the postseason. Plus, should the Yank be concerned about Adam Ottavino?

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A Call Away, Ep. 21: Jay Bell with End-of-Season Review Sep 13, 2019

RailRiders skipper- along with SWB's Hitting Coach and Pitching Coach- join the podcast to provide thoughts on the 2019 season in Triple-A.

2:14 -- Weekly highlights

9:08 -- Manager Jay Bell Interview

15:38 -- Hitting Coach Phil Plantier Interview

21:40 -- Pitching Coach Tommy Phelps Interview

27:20 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

28:58 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

30:39 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

32:11 -- SWB RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 23: Another one(s) bites the dust (with Jim Passon) Sep 12, 2019

Welp, the Yankees have potentially lost two more players for the season, as Mike Tauchman has a calf strain and Aaron Hicks needs to shut down his throwing program for at least a few weeks. Shaun and Ryan discuss what the outfield could look like given this latest injury news, and whether the Yankees should get creative and use one of their many infielders in an outfield role come playoff time. Plus, Jim Passon stops by to discuss the sudden return of good J.A. Happ, and what the Yankees pitching could look like come October. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe for more episodes with more exciting guests!

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 22: Walk-off weekend Sep 05, 2019

The Yankees just keep winning series, and Shaun and Ryan break down the thrilling games from Saturday and Sunday, plus the hot bats of Gleyber Torres, Aaron Judge and Mike Ford. Plus, the two reflect on the fabulous Yankee career of CC Sabathia, and what the team can do for him if he's not able to get back to full health for the postseason. As always, make sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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A Call Away, Ep. 20: Luke Voit Chats Injury Rehab Aug 30, 2019

The four-time World Series Champion discusses life in 2019 and reflects on his time coming up through the Minor Leagues before being part of the Yankees dynasty of the late 90's.

2:29 -- Weekly highlights

6:39 -- INF Luke Voit Interview

13:53 -- RHP Deivi Garcia Interview

18:10 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

20:40 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

21:57 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

23:33 -- SWB RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 21: Homecoming (with Erik Boland) Aug 29, 2019

The Yankees are back from the west coast, and Shaun and Ryan are back for a new episode. They are joined by Erik Boland of Newsday, who helps break down the team-wide benefits of Aaron Judge's recent surge at the plate, plus the 'good' problem of finding playing time for everybody as reinforcements like Luke Voit, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances start working their way back. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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A Call Away, Ep. 19: Bernie Williams Chats Minor League Life Aug 23, 2019

The four-time World Series Champion discusses life in 2019 and reflects on his time coming up through the Minor Leagues before being part of the Yankees dynasty of the late 90's.

3:00 -- Weekly highlights

8:24 -- RHP Nick Nelson Interview

12:27 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*I.L. North race heating up

*INF Luke Voit set to begin rehab with SWB

*RHP Nick Nelson's home debut

*RHP Brian Keller settling in to Triple-A

23:30 -- Former NYY OF Bernie Williams Interview

29:55 -- Columbus Clippers Historian, Joe Santry Interview

38:11 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

39:44 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

41:04 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 20: Pulling homers like it's 2018 (with Canaan Smith) Aug 22, 2019

Breaking news: Aaron Judge pulled a home run! Shaun and Ryan break down why the widespread panic surrounding Judge's slump is likely unwarranted, and why he will be as reliable as always down the stretch. Plus, one of the most promising Yankees' prospects in Canaan Smith stops by to talk about his season, what he learned from Reggie Jackson and how this year's Yankees team makes him hopeful for his future in pinstripes. Make sure you rate, review and subscribe!

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A Call Away, Ep. 18: Brady Lail makes his MLB debut Aug 15, 2019

A Call Away caught up with Brady Lail when he first arrived in Triple-A this season back in July and talked with the right-hander about how he felt after an injury delayed the start of his season.

3:22 -- Weekly highlights

7:07 -- RHP Brady Lail Interview

12:19 -- RHP Brian Keller Interview

17:24 -- NYY Catching Coordinator J.D. Closser

23:09 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

25:10 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

26:52 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

28:09 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 19: The no-look hook Aug 15, 2019

Alas, the Yankees have played their final game against the Orioles this season. Shaun and Ryan recap the lopsided series, including Gleyber Torres' dominance, Domingo German's continued efficiency on the mound and what to make of Aaron Judge's recent play. Plus, breaking down the potential logjam that awaits if/when the injured Bombers all get back. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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A Call Away, Ep. 17: Post-Trade Deadline & MLB.com's Bryan Hoch Aug 09, 2019

Bryan Hoch joins the podcast to chat about his new book, Mission 27, and discusses what he sees in the 2019 Yankees that reminds him of the 2009 World Series champs

2:45 -- Weekly highlights

7:08 -- INF Wendell Rijo Interview

12:18 -- Broadcast Banter

*Clint Frazier/Trade Deadline

*Deivi Garcia's fifth start with SWB

*INF Mike Ford's long-term outlook w/ NYY

22:08 -- MLB.com's Bryan Hoch Interview

29:21 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

31:00 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

32:41 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

34:08 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 18: Boston/Baltimore Beatdown Aug 08, 2019

The Yankees went a full podcast cycle without losing, and Shaun and Ryan discuss what impressed them the most about the sweeps of the Red Sox and Orioles, from Domingo German's efficiency to the hot streaks of Mike Tauchman, Gio Urshela and even Austin Romine. Plus, why fans should enjoy the ride through the regular season and shed that 'World Series or bust' fixation. Of course, there is also injury news to discuss, though it's not all bad this time! As always, be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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Monument Talk, Ep. 9: The Mets were... the Mets Aug 02, 2019

This week, Kenny and Matt cover the trade deadline and Houston picking up Zack Greinke (2:51), the newest addition to the Yankee IL, Luke Voit (16:14), and Mel Stottlemyre's boat (20:56).

We then head to our weekly categories, starting with whether or not Matt would trade Aaron Judge to have a private jet at his disposal for life (22:43), a hot discussion on the Mets being the Mets (26:23), the coveted Big Bastad Award (29:34), and the loser and winner of the week (36:01).

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 17: Standing pat Aug 01, 2019

The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Yankees will be receiving no external reinforcements. Shaun and Ryan try to make sense of the team's decision to stick with what they have while fellow contenders like the Astros reloaded for another World Series run. Plus, discussions about struggling bullpen pieces like Chad Green and Aroldis Chapman, the recent injuries to Luke Voit and CC Sabathia and much more.

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A Call Away, Ep. 16: Maybin makin' his way back Jul 27, 2019

Yankees OF joins the podcast mid-rehab stint to discuss how he's feeling and what his first season with New York has been like.

0:45 -- Weekly highlights

5:12 -- Hitting Coach Phil Plantier Interview

11:00 -- Broadcast Banter

*Cameron Maybin Rehab

*Trade Deadline Approaches

*INF/OF Ryan McBroom Injury Scare

*Smashing Offensive Records

23:08 -- OF Terrance Gore Interview

28:14 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

29:53 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

31:23 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

32:39 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 16: F****ng savages in the podcast booth (with Marty Appel) Jul 25, 2019

This past week of Yankees baseball had it all, from epic managerial tirades to the top candidate for Game of the Year. Shaun and Ryan discuss it all, and revisit the starting pitching market ahead of the trade deadline. Plus, as the 40th anniversary of his tragic passing approaches, former Yankees PR Director and author of 'Munson: The Life and Death of a Yankee Captain' Marty Appel joins the show to share his favorite memories of the Yankee legend. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe for more interviews with exciting guests!

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Monument Talk, Ep. 8: The Last of the Jacoby Ellsbury Legos Jul 19, 2019

On Episode 8, Kenny and Matt talk Yogi Berra and Yoo-hoo (1:02), the how new thing to yell at Yankee Stadium (6:02), Mariano Rivera's new gate at JFK airport and his dedicated Boeing 757 (9:37), the rise of Aaron Hicks (11:07), Aroldis Chapman's possible opt-out (13:51), the addition of Terrence Gore (19:48), and—due to a technical difficulty—the first-ever out-of-context quotes segment (22:44).

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 15: If we were talking to Ryan Ruocco, then we'd be talking to Ryan Ruocco Jul 17, 2019

The Yankees followed up a deflating loss with an incredible win, and Shaun and Ryan are here to offer their reactions to one of the team's most thrilling victories of the season so far. Plus, an analysis of Aaron Judge's new approach at the plate, CC Sabathia's latest chapter in keeping fans entertained with his fiery escapades on the mound, and Ryan Ruocco stops by to talk CC, R2C2 and filling in for the legendary John Sterling. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe for more exciting guests!

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A Call Away, Ep. 15: Catching up with Clint Jul 16, 2019

Clint Frazier joins the podcast to talk about his season and how he's viewed his time away from the big leagues; plus a bonus interview with former Heisman Trophy-winner and current Syracuse Mets OF Tim Tebow:

3:17 -- Weekly highlights

6:32 -- Hitting Coach Phil Plantier Interview

10:48 -- Broadcast Banter

*Wild ride for All-Stars getting back from El Paso

*Debut of 20-year old RHP Deivi Garcia

*Clint Frazier and the Trade Deadline

25:48 -- OF Clint Frazier Interview

30:59 -- Syracuse Mets OF Tim Tebow Interview

35:32 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

37:30 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

39:02 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

40:03 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 14: Break time's over (with Graig Kreindler) Jul 11, 2019

The All-Star break is just about over, and the Yankees are set to continue their quest for the division title. Shaun and Ryan discuss who is poised to storm out of the break with a big second half, who they would like to see added before the trade deadline, and look back on the best moments from the first half of the season. Plus, Graig Kreindler stops by to discuss his baseball artwork that has been featured on Topps cards and the YES Network, and how his Yankees upbringing helped inspire his work. As always, be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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A Call Away, Ep. 14: Heller, Holder and the September Bullpen Jul 10, 2019

We catch up with Ben Heller and Jonathan Holder about where they are on their roads back to New York. Also, Kyle Higashioka joins the podcast to discuss his front-row seat to all the happenings with the Yankees in the London Series:

2:31 -- Weekly highlights

8:26 -- C Kyle Higashioka Interview

12:35 -- RHP Ben Heller Interview

17:38 -- RHP Jonathan Holder Interview

21:47 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

23:42 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

25:30 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

26:49 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 13: What color paint? (with Rustin Dodd of The Athletic) Jul 02, 2019

The Yankees went across the pond and won two wacky games against the Red Sox, and have now won five straight. Shaun and Ryan recap the weirdness that ensued in London, and address the seemingly regularly scheduled injury news, this time to Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Severino. Plus, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic joins the show to talk about 'Little Big League' and the film's 25th anniversary, which Dodd explored in a piece for The Athletic last weekend. Don't forget to rate and subscribe, and follow the hosts on Twitter @ryanchichester1 and @NYY_NYR !

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Monument Talk, Ep. 7: Carpooling with Bob Sheppard (Feat: Yankee organist, Paul Cartier) Jun 28, 2019

On Episode 7, Kenny and Matt chat the hawk that's been flying around Yankee Stadium (3:09), Giancarlo Stanton's newest injury (5:46), the looming return of Domingo German (9:28), and the Yankees heading to London to dump all their tea into the River Thames (11:04). Kenny then sits down with Yankee organist, Paul Cartier, to discuss carpooling with Bob Sheppard and why steak and potatoes is the best type of fruit (15:56).

We then head to the weekly categories, starting with whether Matt would rather trade Aaron Judge or wear a Kid Rock long sleeve tee shirt everywhere he goes for five years (38:03), a beef with Statcast (41:38), Matt's big story about John Brenkus from ESPN's Sport Science (46:03), the coveted Big Bastad Award (47:48), the quote of the week (50:39), and the loser and winner of the week (54:58).

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 12: London baby! (with Sweeny Murti) Jun 27, 2019

The Yankees just completed their most successful home stand in 10 years, and now head across the pond to kick off the inaugural London Series. Shaun and Ryan discuss the team's offensive success and the efficiency of the opener, while addressing the bad news of Giancarlo Stanton's knee injury, as well as the struggles of J.A. Happ, James Paxton and Jonathan Holder. Plus, Sweeny Murti of WFAN and SNY stops by to discuss all of the latest around the Yanks, including the monster years by DJ LeMahieu and Gary Sanchez. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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A Call Away, Ep. 13: RailRiders starting to catch Feyer(eisen) Jun 26, 2019

RHP J.P. Feyereisen, a piece in the 2016 Andrew Miller trade with the Cleveland Indians, is knocking down the door to the big leagues with a standout season in Triple-A

1:49 -- Weekly highlights

6:46 -- RHP J.P. Feyereisen Interview

10:59 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*First week with OF Clint Frazier on the roster

*Last week with INF Logan Morrison on the roster?

27:36 -- Baseball America's Josh Norris Interview

29:41 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

31:20 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

33:12 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

34:42 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Monument Talk, Ep. 6: Take THAT, Jesus Montero Jun 21, 2019

This week, Matt and Kenny talk the lie that is AROD 3.0 (2:47), the Rays having a summer home in Montreal (5:05), the anniversary of the signing of Gary Sanchez and his comparisons to Jesus Montero (8:20), why Hal Steinbrenner is suddenly ready to spend (10:04), the additions of Edwin Encarnación and Giancarlo Stanton (12:02), and the big week for Cameron Maybin at the right time (16:31).

We then head into the categories of the week, starting with whether Matt would rather trade Judge for a year to get a Game of Thrones movie release (20:17), Masahiro Tanaka, Ron Guidry, and the history of standing with two strikes (24:19), the coveted Big Bastad Award (28:27), checking in on the Yankee organist, Paul Cartier (31:45), the quote of the week (34:06), an in-depth discussion on Yankee Candles (38:02), and the loser and winner of the week (40:02).

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 11: JUDGEment day approaches Jun 20, 2019

The Yankees' 3-8 stretch seems like a long time ago. The Bombers have now won five straight, including a sweep of the Rays to create some separation in the AL East. Shaun and Ryan recap the series that was, including the promising uptick in production from the starting rotation. Plus, reactions to the arrival of Edwin Encarnacion and the return of Giancarlo Stanton, as well as the pending return of Aaron Judge.

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A Call Away, Ep. 12: And the Judge-ment is... Jun 18, 2019

Aaron Judge joins the podcast for a 1-on-1 interview as he continues his rehab from an oblique strain

1:46 -- Weekly highlights

6:47 -- OF Aaron Judge Interview

10:33 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*How Giancarlo Stanton looked on rehab

*What do we expect from the rest of Aaron Judge's rehab assignment

*OF Clint Frazier optioned to Triple-A for the first time this year

*C Erik Kratz signed by the New York Yankees

22:59 -- RHP Danny Farquhar Interview

27:45 -- Former Yankees farmhand, LHP Josh Rogers Interview

32:19 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

33:47 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

35:22 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Monument Talk, Ep. 5: Dottie Hinson Ruined A League Of Their Own Jun 14, 2019

This week, the boys talk what foods to get and avoid at the ballpark—hint: don't get spaghetti (2:14), Clint Frazier as possible trade bait (7:03), and an injury update with a look to the upcoming returns of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton (14:50).

We then jump over to the important stuff like whether Matt would rather trade Judge or only eat Papa Johns until he retires (22:48), how A League of Their Own's Dottie Hinson is actually a supervillain (26:00), Max Muncy with the ultimate Big Bastad move of the year (34:25), and our winners and losers of the week (42:15).

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 10: Pitching Problems (with Ben Lindbergh) Jun 13, 2019

Dallas Keuchel is a Brave, Domingo German is hurt, and Masahiro Tanaka and James Paxton are struggling. Shaun and Ryan discuss what the team needs to do to absorb these hits, and how the team missed a big opportunity to upgrade by missing out on Keuchel. Plus, Ben Lindbergh of the Ringer stops by to talk about his new book 'The MVP Machine,' which provides an inside look into a new era of baseball propelled by advanced data and high-tech machinery that aids in player development.

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A Call Away, Ep. 11: Catching up with Didi Jun 11, 2019

The Yankees SS rehabbed for over a week with the RailRiders on his way back up to the majors

2:50 -- Weekly highlights

11:06 -- INF Didi Gregorius Interview

15:14 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*Thairo Estrada returns from his time with the Yankees

*Anyone breathing down the neck of Kendrys Morales?

*Pitching turnaround for the RailRiders

23:14 -- Pitching Coach, Tommy Phelps Interview

28:46 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

30:20 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

32:10 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

33:22 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 9: Is Dallas in New York yet? (with Bob Klapisch) Jun 06, 2019

The Yankees have lost their first series in over a month, so it's panic time, right?! Shaun and Ryan try to discuss the big picture, and look ahead to the reinforcements that are close to returning. Plus, Bob Klapisch joins the show to discuss his book 'Inside the Empire,' and discusses the Yankees' player development tactics, the innovative mind of Brian Cashman, the relentless positivity of Aaron Boone and how he likely handled the Clint Frazier situation. All that and much more!

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A Call Away, Ep. 10: Triple-A Hitters Love the Long Ball Jun 05, 2019

The offense kicks into high gear across Triple-A as Minor Leaguers get to use the newer, more tightly-wound baseballs in 2019.

2:27 -- Weekly highlights

9:32 -- INF Breyvic Valera Interview

13:00 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*INF Breyvic Valera continues to hit

*New baseballs in 2019 for Triple-A are hard to ignore

*Didi Gregorius mid-rehab update

24:21 -- Hitting Coach, Phil Plantier Interview

29:13 -- 30th Anniversary SWB Interview with longtime PA Announcer, John Davies

36:35 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

38:05 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

39:51 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

41:07 -- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Monument Talk, Ep. 4: Addicted to Derek Dietrich's Villainy May 31, 2019

In the fourth installment of Monument Talk, the boys talk about how overrated Bull Durham is (0:50), people who don't want Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, or Didi Gregorius to come back and ruin the Yankees "mojo" (5:30), a Nickelback would you rather (9:52), Dallas Keuchel's landing spots (12:51), the Yankee Jumbotron Subway Race (15:17), and all the darkness that lies within Derek Dietrich (17:45).

We then turn it over to Matt's Hot Corner to grumble about people wearing jerseys to games where that team isn't playing (21:06), and finally the awards of the week highlighted by the Big Bastad Award (26:02), and the coveted Shirsey of the Week (41:49).

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 8: The train keeps rolling (with Katie Sharp) May 30, 2019

Another week, and another pair of series wins for the Yankees, who have now claimed eight series in a row. Shaun and Ryan welcome Katie Sharp to discuss how the Yankees have done it despite all the injuries that have plagued the roster. From Gio Urshela's bat to the team's success with RISP, Sharp breaks down what trends are sustainable, and if continued regression for Domingo German should be expected. Plus, a look ahead to the Red Sox series and much more!

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A Call Away, Ep. 9: Grabbing Tauchman to Talk, Man May 29, 2019

We catch up with one of the newer members of the RailRiders who spent the first 34 games of his season with the Yankees.

0:41 -- Weekly highlights

7:58 -- LHP Danny Coulombe Interview

13:22 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*INF Breyvic Valera named IL Player of the Week

*Didi Gregorius set to begin Triple-A rehab assignment

*Logan Morrison finding his 2017 form

26:38 -- OF Mike Tauchman Interview

33:02 -- YES Network Producer, Blayke Scheer Interview

38:14 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

39:44 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

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Monument Talk, Ep. 3: Wedding Rings and Broken Things May 24, 2019

Kenny and Matt start this episode by correcting a mistake from last week after they find out that there actually is a weather man in the Perfect Storm and it's a familiar face (1:38). Then, they move onto the injuries of Giancarlo Stanton and CC Sabathia (2:40), a Jacoby Ellsbury curse conspiracy (10:26), and the realization that Matt hates marriage and love (12:31). Finally, they move onto the awards of the week, starting with the Big Bastad (15:23), a tribute to Gary Thorne (22:38), and of course the Shirsey of the Week (35:56).

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 7: Condolences to Gary Thorne May 23, 2019

The Yankees are still hurt, but still winning, now in first place thanks to another series win against the Rays and an all-out bashing of the Orioles. Shaun and Ryan react to the unreal performances of Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres against the O's (much to the dismay of Gary Thorne), and discuss the latest on the injury front, from Giancarlo Stanton's setback to CC Sabathia's annual knee drainage.

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A Call Away, Ep. 8: Catching up with Manager Jay Bell May 21, 2019

A quarter of the way through the 2019 season, Jay Bell shares his thoughts on the Triple-A season so far.

2:00 -- Weekly highlights

8:52 -- Manager, Jay Bell Interview

14:22 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*Gosuke Katoh/Mandy Alvarez sent down

*A pair of hot-hitting catchers

*Revolving door in the SWB bullpen

24:43 -- INF Gosuke Katoh Interview

30:47 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

32:22 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

33:32 -- SWB RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Monument Talk, Ep. 2: The Friendly Ghosts of Tampa May 17, 2019

In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss Miguel Andujar opting to have surgery and end his season (1:42), the Yankees picking up Kendrys Morales (4:03), Ji-Man Choi's long history with ghosts (6:18), a new survey claiming Boston has the second sexiest accent in America (12:12), and of course the 7th Inning Stretch Awards—highlighted by the Big Bastad of the Week (14:28) and the Shirsey of the Week (28:44).

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A Call Away, Ep. 7: Ford Settles Back into Triple-A May 15, 2019

INF Mike Ford had 10 games in the big leagues, and now reflects on his MLB Debut.

1:48 -- Weekly highlights

6:35 -- INF Brad Miller Interview

10:40 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*The return of RHP Chance Adams to New York

*Takeaway on LHP Nestor Cortes' NYY debut

*OF Aaron Hicks completes rehab assignment with SWB

21:53 -- INF Logan Morrison Interview

26:53 -- Pirates No. 1 Prospect, RHP Mitch Keller

32:08 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

33:54 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

35:43 -- SWB RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 6: Why don't you have a dance? (with David Cone and Jack Curry) May 14, 2019

Shaun and Ryan welcome two of their most exciting guests yet with Jack Curry and former Yankee great David Cone! The two discuss their new book 'Full Count,' while sharing the origins of the book, Cone's embracing of advanced data in baseball, and tales of late-night parties with David Wells on road trips in 1998. Plus, Cone takes us on the mound during his unforgettable perfect game and his gritty performance in game three of the 1996 World Series.

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Monument Talk, Ep. 1: Vogelbach is the king of the Big Bastads May 10, 2019

In the inaugural episode of Monument Talk, the new Yankee podcast from SB Nation and Pinstripe Alley, hosts Kenny Crocker and Matt DeMayo discuss Yusei Kikuchi's possible pine tar situation (0:41), German as the ace (2:30), and the ground-breaking Taco Bell window at the Dugout across from the Stadium (8:06). The boys then move on to handing out the weekly awards, leading off with the "Big Bastad" Award (17:20), which fictional baseball players should join the team (31:50), and finally the coveted Shirsey of the Week (39:11).

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 5: GioDude (with Bryan Hoch) May 09, 2019

The Yankees are still banged up, yet somehow still winning. Shaun and Ryan discuss the impact of Gio Urshela, DJ LeMahieu and the rest of the surprising key contributors. Plus, Bryan Hoch stops by to give updates on Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, and discuss his upcoming book 'Mission 27,' which tells the story of the 2009 Yankees.

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A Call Away, Ep. 6: Still Hoping for his Chance in New York May 07, 2019

RHP Chance Adams strings together a few good starts as he makes his push to the Bronx.

1:38 -- Weekly highlights

10:21 -- INF Brad Miller Interview

14:25 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*RHP Chance Adams getting up to the majors soon?

*RHP Chad Green continues to impress as he works on mechanics

*Return of INF Mike Ford from the Yankees

23:03 -- RHP Chance Adams Interview

27:20 -- Charleston Riverdogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

28:53 -- Tampa Tarpons (A+) Report w/ Nick Flammia

30:31 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

31:56 -- SWB RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 4: How the West Was Won May 02, 2019

The Yanks are headed home after a 6-3 road trip, hovering at four games above .500 despite a slew of injuries that have decimated the roster. Shaun and Ryan discuss who of the replacements have stepped up the most, and what the lineup may look like when bats like Miguel Andujar return. Plus, a look at which Yankees would represent characters in The Avengers.

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A Call Away, Ep. 5: Chad Green Returns to the Minors for a Quick Fix May 02, 2019

One of the most dominant bullpen arms in the MLB heads back to Triple-A to find his touch.

1:50 -- Weekly highlights

9:10 -- RHP Chad Green Interview

13:23 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*INF Gosuke Katoh, rising prospect

*Takeaway from Chad Green's performance

*Tebow Mania hits PNC Field

26:26 -- C Kyle Higashioka Interview

32:15 -- Charleston Riverdogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

33:54 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

35:20 -- SWB RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 3: Railridin' a win streak (with Jeremy Frank) Apr 25, 2019

The injuries keep piling up, but so do the wins? Shaun and Ryan try to make sense of the Yankees' current winning streak, and how they have managed to put together wins out west. Plus, reactions to the injuries to Aaron Judge, Clint Frazier and Giancarlo Stanton. Jeremy Frank of MLB Random Stats also stops by to offer his outlook on Chad Green, if Gleyber Torres is poised to break out, and what to make of Luke Voit's on-base streak. All that and much more!

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A Call Away, Ep. 4: Injury Shuffle Continues to Affect SWB Apr 24, 2019

The RailRiders continue to send players up to New York as Aaron Judge becomes the latest to go down with an injury

3:25 -- Weekly highlights

8:02 -- INF/OF Ryan McBroom Interview

13:15 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco

*Wrap-up on Gio Gonzalez

*Injury Shuffle and what it means for SWB

*Logan Morrison & Brad Miller signings

25:07 -- LHP Nestor Cortes Interview

33:00 -- Around the System

38:36 -- Blue Jay's Prospect, INF Cavan Biggio Interview

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A Call Away, Ep. 3: Mike Ford up to the Big Leagues Apr 17, 2019

After a 9-game stretch where he bats .471/.525/1.029, INF Mike Ford gets his call to the Yankees.

2:05 -- Interview: INF Mike Ford

7:15 -- Broadcaster Banter

*Mike Ford's hot start & promotion

*Gio Gonzalez April 20th opt-out deadline

*Watching Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in person

20:15 -- Interview: INF Thairo Estrada

25:17 -- Charleston Riverdogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

26:48 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

28:31 -- SWB RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 2: Hit by a Bird dropping (with Tyler Kepner of the NY Times) Apr 16, 2019

Another day, another injury, as Greg Bird is the latest battered Yankee to hit the shelf. Shaun and Ryan offer their reactions to the piling injuries, Aaron Boone's in-game management, the underperforming bullpen and James Paxton possibly tipping pitches. Plus, Tyler Kepner of the New York Times drops in to discuss his latest book "K" and the many Yankees ties within the book.

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A Call Away, Ep. 2: First Week in the Books Apr 09, 2019

6:31 -- Interview with Pitching Coach, Tommy Phelps

11:24 -- Broadcaster Banter

*Gio Gonzalez Start No. 1

*Mike Ford's Early-Season Power

22:17 -- Interview with Hitting Coach, Phil Plantier

28:37 -- Charleston Riverdogs (A) Report w/ Matt Dean

30:01 -- Trenton Thunder (AA) Report w/ Jon Mozes

30:53 -- SWB RailRiders (AAA) Report w/ Adam Marco

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Bomber Brothers Ep. 1: Can you spare a shoulder? (with Marc Carig) Apr 09, 2019

Welcome to the Bomber Brothers podcast, now a member of the Pinstripe Alley community of podcasts! Shaun and Ryan Chichester will be here every week to talk about the latest news and trends surrounding the Yankees, often with exciting guests. This week, Marc Carig of The Athletic drops by to talk about the concern regarding Luis Severino's shoulder, the return of The Kraken, and the flightless Greg Bird. Plus, given Severino's scary situation, should the Yanks consider Dallas Keuchel, or can Domingo German remain effective for a full season? All that and much more!

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A Call Away, Ep. 1: Prepping for the RailRiders Season Apr 05, 2019

Adam Giardino of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders gets you set for the Minor League season with a chat with new Manager Jay Bell, who is in his third season managing in the Yankees system, plus a preview of the ever-changing RailRiders roster leading up to Opening Day.

2:50 -- Jay Bell Interview

9:10 -- Roster Breakdown

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Episode 38: It's go time (with Chris Cotillo) Mar 26, 2019

We made it! Opening Day is this Thursday, so Shaun and Ryan recap the latest around spring training, including the trade for Mike Tauchman, and make predictions for the regular season. Plus, Chris Cotillo of MassLive stops by to preview what is sure to be a dogfight between the Yankees and Red Sox this season. Also, a quick ranking of the Yankees commercials that have been released so far. Rate and subscribe for weekly episodes throughout the season!

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Episode 37: Go Go Gio Mar 19, 2019

Mike Trout has signed a 12-year deal with the Angels, but the Yankees conquer the news cycle by signing Gio Gonzalez to a minor-league contract! Shaun and Ryan give their reactions to the Gonzalez news, and debate if he can be ready within the first two weeks of the regular season. Plus, predicting what the Opening Day roster will look like, and instant reactions to the Trout news, as it broke during recording. Rate and subscribe!

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Episode 36: The home stretch Mar 14, 2019

We're just two weeks away from meaningful baseball, and Shaun and Ryan try to battle through the final fortnight by breaking down the Yankees' spring training performances so far, including the hot hitting of Brett Gardner and Aaron Judge, and the slumps of Gary Sanchez and Troy Tulowitzki. Plus, which bullpen arms can eat up more innings in 2019 to mask the team's thin rotation? As always, be sure to rate and subscribe!

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Episode 35: Sevy season, or panic season? Mar 07, 2019

Injury concerns have already hit spring training, as Luis Severino has been shut down two weeks for shoulder inflammation. Shaun and Ryan react to the news and how the Yankees should respond, as well as the Aaron Hicks news regarding his stiff back. Plus, reactions to Sonny Gray's comments regarding his pitch usage as a Yankee, and how the first base competition is shaking out. Rate and subscribe!

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Episode 34: Hick$ hit$ one to the $tick$ Feb 26, 2019

Aaron Hicks is locked up for the next seven years, and Shaun and Ryan share their thoughts on the deal, Hicks' value to the Yanks and where he ranks among center fielders, and what this means for the Yankee outfield moving forward. Plus, first impressions of spring training performers, where the battle for first place stands, and Shaun gives his review of The Wire after finally finishing the last season.

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Episode 33: Family reunion Feb 21, 2019

The Bomber Brothers are here to give their reactions to the Manny Machado news, as is the Bomber Father. Shaun and Ryan's father Glen stops by to join the discussion regarding Machado, Luis Severino's deal, and how they feel about the current roster given it seems to be completed. As always, rate and subscribe!

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Episode 32: Pitchers and catchers, rejoice (with Jon Becker) Feb 13, 2019

Pitchers and catchers have officially reported to spring training, and Shaun and Ryan chat with Jon Becker about where the Yankees stand as the offseason nears a close. How does the Yankees' roster stack up against other contenders in the league? Are the Yanks really done adding pieces? Plus, the Bomber Brothers host a live draft of all-time Yankees, using only single season performances to make things more interesting.

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Episode 31: PECOTA Day (with Ben Lindbergh of The Ringer) Feb 07, 2019

Baseball Prospectus has just released its PECOTA projections, and Shaun and Ryan give their instant reactions to how they see the Yankees shaking out in 2019. Plus, with recent reports of potential changes to baseball, the duo discuss how such changes would effect the Yankees current roster and bullpen. Ben Lindbergh of The Ringer also stops by to discuss his new book, the Yankees' current state of player development and the team's role in the current unrest between front office and free agents.

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Episode 30: Si Senor! (with Rickie Ricardo) Jan 29, 2019

Rickie Ricardo, the Spanish radio voice of the Yankees, stops by to talk about his career, his energetic calls and what he thinks of the Yankees offseason so far. Plus, Shaun and Ryan discuss the Hall of Fame outlook for Andy Pettitte, and whether Derek Jeter will be the next unanimous vote into Cooperstown. Check it out and be sure to subscribe!

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Episode 29: UnaniMOus (with Robert Pimpsner of Pinstripe Prospects) Jan 24, 2019

Moose and Mo are Cooperstown bound, and Shaun and Ryan share their reactions to the news, and reflect on their favorite moments for each player. Plus, reactions to the Adam Ottavino signing and the Sonny Gray trade, while Robert Pimpsner of Pinstripe Prospects stops by to share his thoughts on the return for Gray, and what minor leaguers to keep an eye on when the 2019 season begins.

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Episode 28: Go DJ, that's my DJ Jan 17, 2019

DJ LeMahieu is your newest Yankee, and Shaun and Ryan look into where he fits in the team's infield plans, and if he can provide any sort of offense in the lineup. Plus, pondering a Miguel Andujar trade package for Corey Kluber, and reactions to the horrific news regarding John Wetteland.

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Episode 27: Manny Macha-no? Jan 10, 2019

Another week has passed, and the Yankees seem to be falling further out of the Manny Machado sweepstakes. Shaun and Ryan share their thoughts on the team's lack of spending, even as revenue rates rise to an all-time high. Plus, reactions to the departure of David Robertson and the return of Zach Britton. Be sure to rate and subscribe!

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Episode 26: New year, new Tulo? Jan 04, 2019

The Yankees finally made a move to make up for the injured Didi Gregorius, only it's not the big splash many anticipated. Shaun and Ryan react to the signing of Troy Tulowitzki, and break down his 2019 projections. Plus, with David Robertson off to Philly, how should the Yanks pursue bullpen help? Of course, there's also some banter about the Yanks' lack of spending of late.

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Episode 25: Resolutions Dec 27, 2018

The Holidays bring little baseball news, but there's still some seasonally fitting topics to tackle, as Shaun and Ryan run through the Yankees' roster, and discuss what each player or coach's New Year's resolution should be. Be sure to rate and subscribe!

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Episode 24: An airing of grievances Dec 20, 2018

Manny Machado has landed in the Bronx for a visit, and the brothers again break down why the Yanks need to sign him, because there's not much else to talk about. Plus, examining if the Yankees need to change their hair and beard policy, what the future holds for Miguel Andujar, and an airing of Yankee grievances in honor of Festivus. Happy Holidays, Bomber Brothers listeners!

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Episode 23: The HAPPening (with Deesha Thosar and Seth Rothman) Dec 13, 2018

The Winter Meetings are here, and so are the Bomber Brothers, breaking down the latest Yankee news and rumors with Deesha Thosar of SNY and Seth Rothman of the YES Network. Every bit of Bomber news is covered, from the J.A. Happ signing, to the fleeting Noah Syndergaard rumors, to the bullpen needs. Plus, is Miguel Andujar's value the highest it will ever be, and should he remain on the trading block? Be sure to rate and subscribe!

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Episode 22: A Corbin-less Christmas Dec 06, 2018

The Yankees struck out on their top starting pitching target in Patrick Corbin, and the brothers have some thoughts about it. Plus, with Nathan Eovaldi close to a deal with the Red Sox, is a J.A. Happ return imminent? Shaun and Ryan also try to make sense of the organization's current financial strategy with signing free agents, and discuss why bringing in Manny Machado or Bryce Harper is now a must. That, and much more!

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Episode 21: Say it aint Toe Nov 29, 2018

Shaun and Ryan dive into the Robinson Cano/Jacoby Ellsbury rumors, and all the obstacles that come in trying to shed one major contract while taking on another. Plus, Madison Bumgarner is on the trading block and Patrick Corbin is en route to the Bronx, so the brothers break down the pros and cons of each potential acquisition. Also, each host remembers the most surprising offseason acquisitions the Yankees have ever made, and much more!

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Episode 20: Thankful for Big Maple (with Nick Stellini of The Athletic) Nov 23, 2018

It's Thanksgiving week, and the Bomber Brothers have a new starting pitcher to be thankful for in James Paxton. Shaun and Ryan break down the trade, and Nick Stellini of The Athletic and Baseball Prospectus stops by to offer his reaction to the move, what it cost the Yankees, and where their farm system stands now. Plus, reactions to the Yankees who are on this year's Hall of Fame hopefuls.

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Episode 19: The Abyss Nov 15, 2018

The long, cold offseason continues to crawl along, but according to Michael Kay, the Yankees' interest in Manny Machado is heating up. Shaun and Ryan react to the rumors, and whether a Machado signing would mean a trade involving Miguel Andujar. Plus, reactions to the Rookie of the Year voting, and much more!

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Episode 18: "That's for you, b*tch" (with Bryan Hoch) Nov 08, 2018

Shaun is away on his honeymoon, but luckily, there is another Bomber Brother waiting on deck! Youngest brother Kyle fills in to offer his reaction to the Gary Sanchez and CC Sabathia news, and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com stops by to give his latest updates and inklings regarding the Yankees' potential free agent moves. Does he think Manny Machado or Patrick Corbin will wind up in pinstripes? Listen to find out!

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Episode 17: Big fellas and big memories (with Jane Leavy) Nov 01, 2018

Jane Leavy joins Shaun and Ryan on the podcast to discuss her new book "Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created." Leavy brings a trick-or-treat bag full of interesting facts about the Babe, and gives her take on the called shot in '32. Plus, the brothers give their reactions to Brett Gardner's new contract, and host their own draft to decide what Yankees' playoff games they would have most wanted to be at.

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Episode 16: So Manny possibilities Oct 25, 2018

The brothers go through the Yankee roster and determine who stays and who goes. In what is sure to be a busy offseason, Shaun and Ryan discuss what moves should be made, whether it be to bring back CC Sabathia, or make a big splash for Manny Machado and/or Patrick Corbin. Every position is addressed! Plus, as it's the anniversary of Backyard Baseball's release, how much money would Pablo Sanchez command in today's free agent market? Be sure to rate and subscribe!

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Episode 15: Report Card Day (with Dr. Tommy John) Oct 18, 2018

The brothers officially close the book on the 2018 season by looking back on their favorite moments and dealing out final grades for the year. Plus, in the wake of the Didi Gregorius injury and surgery, Dr. Tommy John stops by to shed some professional light on what fans can expect for Gregorius' recovery time, and the hurdles that will lay ahead for the shortstop.

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Episode 14: It's not what you want... Oct 11, 2018

Well, the Yankees are done for the year after poor starting pitching, a suddenly cold offense and a dizzying number of questionable managerial decisions doomed the Yanks in the ALDS. Shaun and Ryan revisit the painful ending, and try to figure out what Aaron Boone was thinking (spoiler alert, they couldn't figure it out). Plus, what to make of Giancarlo Stanton's postseason, and did the Yankees mix up the start time for game three?

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Episode 13: Rivalry! Rivalry! Rivalry! (with Katie Sharp) Oct 05, 2018

The Yanks won the Wild Card Game in convincing fashion, but now comes the hard part: taking on the hated Red Sox in the ALDS. Katie Sharp of The Athletic joins the podcast to review the trends and stats behind the Wild Card win, and preview what to watch out for when rivals collide on Friday night.

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Episode 12: Reluctantly catching Wild Card fever (with Tyler Norton and Alex Hall) Oct 03, 2018

Well, this is it. Ryan and Shaun address the Yankees' decision to start Luis Severino in the Wild Card game, and discuss key factors and concerns that could decide the Yanks' fate. Plus, Tyler Norton and Alex Hall of SB Nation come by to preview both teams, and then it's prediction time!

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Episode 11: Clinched, but with a catch (with Mark Simon) Sep 26, 2018

The Yankees clinched a playoff spot, and are on the cusp of grabbing home field for the Wild Card Game. However, it may have come at a cost, as Didi Gregorius, Aaron Hicks and Gleyber Torres are banged up. Shaun and Ryan discuss the impact of those injuries and the ever-improving Zach Britton. Plus, Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions stops by to break down the Yanks defensively, and offers plenty of statistical nuggets to satisfy your analytic needs. All that and more!

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Episode 10: Reinforcements have arrived (with Jesse Spector and Marty Appel) Sep 20, 2018

The Yanks are almost back to full strength, as Aaron Judge and Aroldis Chapman are back from the DL. The brothers break down what it means for the lineup and the bullpen, and what Yankees need to get it going before the playoffs start. Plus, Jesse Spector stops by to discuss the season so far and what to expect before the Wild Card Game, and Marty Appel joins the show to revisit the 1978 miracle 40 years later.

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Episode 9: Court is almost in session (with John Jastremski of WFAN) Sep 12, 2018

This week, Shaun and Ryan chat with John Jastremski of WFAN, who offers his take on the pending return of Aaron Judge, his current Wild Card Game starter, and sheds some light on the craziest Yankees takes he's heard while hosting his show on the FAN. The brothers also discuss the recent struggles of Giancarlo Stanton and CC Sabathia, and much more.

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Episode 8: Any more Luke Voits lying around? Sep 06, 2018

Shaun and Ryan try to process the mess that was Wednesday night's season finale in Oakland, and what to do with Luis Severino and Gary Sanchez. Plus, what did this series tell us about a potential Wild Card preview? The brothers also dissect what is behind the recent struggles of Brett Gardner and Giancarlo Stanton, and how this season is carrying a much different feel from last season.

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Episode 7: "A little closer" (with Jack Curry and DJ Eberle) Aug 29, 2018

The Yanks are gaining some ground in the AL East, and Jack Curry of the YES Network is here to talk about the Yankees' chances of making a final push for the division, and all the latest news surrounding the team. Plus, Railriders beat reporter DJ Eberle joins the podcast to discuss potential September call-ups as rosters prepare to expand next week. All that and much more!

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