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R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco guide listeners through the biggest stories in sports, culture, and lifestyle. They talk to friends, athletes, and celebrities about the world of sports – MLB, NBA, NFL – and much more.

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Devin Williams Nov 19, 2020

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The guys discuss the latest in the football, basketball, and baseball worlds, including Kim Ng making history as the first woman and the first Asian American to be named GM of a baseball team, James Harden potentially heading to Brooklyn, and whether Daniel Jones is good enough to convince the Giants not to tank (0:32). Then, Brewers reliever and National League Rookie of the Year Devin Williams joins the show to talk about how he developed his changeup, moving from starter to reliever, growing up in St. Louis, and more (25:53).

Hosts: CC Sabathia, Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Devin Williams

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Dominic Smith Nov 12, 2020

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We start this episode with some amazing personal news from Ryan, and CC slings heat about Chris Paul trade rumors and Don Mattingly being named National League Manager of the Year (2:00). Later in the show, the guys are joined by New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith to discuss the shortened MLB season, athletes' social media usage, speaking out after the Jacob Blake shooting, and more (15:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Dominic Smith

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Action Bronson Nov 05, 2020

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This week, CC slings heat about a new format for a college football COVID playoff tournament, Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick, and the hirings of Tony La Russa and AJ Hinch (1:30). Then, Action Bronson joins to discuss his quarantine weight loss, working out with CC, being on set with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro during ‘The Irishman,’ Knicks and Jets fandom, and much more (18:49).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Action Bronson

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Breaking Down Blake Snell, Kevin Cash, and How the Dodgers Became Champions in MLB’s Strangest Season Oct 29, 2020

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We start with CC’s take on what he would’ve done if he were Blake Snell the moment when Kevin Cash exited the dugout to pull him after allowing only two base runners in a World Series elimination game. Then, CC shares a particular frustration with ESPN and Odell Beckham Jr., and the guys discuss their quarterback tiers for this NFL season.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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Instant Reactions to World Series Game 5 Oct 26, 2020

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Clayton Kershaw continued to rewrite the narrative that he struggles in the postseason, as the Dodgers took a 3-2 lead over the Rays in the World Series. Can the Rays once again even the series on the back of a strong Blake Snell start? Or will the Dodgers close it out in six games? Plus: We react to the end of Game 4 from Saturday night, one of the most ridiculous finishes to any baseball game ever, let alone a World Series game.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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Dave Stewart Talks Reggie Jackson, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, and How Pitching Has Changed Since He Played Oct 22, 2020

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We start this week with a Slingin’ Heat featuring Mookie Betts, NFL betting lines, and the upcoming league collective bargaining negotiations (1:50). Then, we’re joined by three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart to talk about his illustrious playoff career, the toughest batters he ever faced, pitching wisdom he learned from Bob Gibson and Sandy Koufax, how the game has become less about entertainment, and more (13:03).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Dave Stewart

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How Should the Best Franchises Balance Analytics With Old-School Wisdom? Plus: A Mid-Playoffs Mailbag. Oct 15, 2020

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We’re back for another late-night podcast to react to the Dodgers’ offensive outburst in Game 3 of the NLCS and the Rays’ sturdy rotation and bullpen through four games in the ALCS. Plus: CC slings some heat about analytics, the New York tabloids, and the Jets’ and Giants’ quarterback situations. Finally, we take some of your questions about the future of the Yankees rotation, what it’s like in the locker room after a tough postseason elimination, and more (44:28).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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The Rays Eliminate the Yankees In a Heartbreaking Game 5 Oct 10, 2020

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Gerrit Cole and Tyler Glasnow were electric on short rest. Aaron Judge went yard off the best reliever of 2020. The Yankees’ and Rays’ bullpens went toe-to-toe. But it was Mike Brosseau taking Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman deep that was the difference. We break down everything Yankees-Rays Game 5, where the series went wrong for New York, what the future looks like constructed around this current core, and more on an instant-reaction R2C2.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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Yankees-Rays Game 3 Instant Reactions. Plus: Making Sense of Kyrie’s Coaching Comments. Oct 08, 2020

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CC and Ryan give their immediate takeaways as the Yankees fall behind the Rays 2-1 in the ALDS, preview Game 4, and discuss the Yankees’ chances of combing back in the series (1:08). Plus, this week in Slingin’ Heat, we hear CC’s take on Derek Jeter’s tenure thus far as the Marlins CEO, Kyrie Irving’s comments about the role of head coaches on the Nets, why the NFL hates the Raiders, and more (40:42).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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The Yankees' Hectic Game 2, Carlos Correa’s Comments, and Reactions to the Lakers’ Dominance Oct 01, 2020

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The Yankees closed out the two-game sweep of Cleveland on Wednesday night. We take you through how they got there, including CC’s perspective on what it feels like to be Shane Bieber getting rocked in Game 1 and what it feels like to be Gerrit Cole dealing in Game 1. Plus: Andy Reid is the best offensive mind in NFL history, the Lakers made quick work of the Heat in Game 1, our thoughts on Carlos Correa’s “us vs. them” quotes, and a preview of the Tampa Bay Rays—New York Yankees series.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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