R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

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Carlos Rodón’s Long Journey Back to Being an Ace May 05, 2022

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Ryan opens this week by talking about the torrid start for both New York baseball teams, as well as how sharp the rest of MLB has looked despite the lockout (1:00). Then, CC and guest cohost Adam Jones are joined by Giants starter Carlos Rodón to discuss his career thus far—from being a top-three pick to being knocked off course by injuries to becoming a dominant top-end starter in the big leagues (11:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guests: Adam Jones and Carlos Rodón

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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Nasty Nestor Cortes Makes His 'R2C2' Debut Apr 28, 2022

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This week, Ryan and CC are joined by breakout star pitcher and Yankees fan favorite Nestor Cortes Jr. to talk about establishing yourself in a rotation, how he mixes up his windup to keep hitters off-balance, and the lessons he learned from struggling early in his career.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Nestor Cortes Jr.

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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What’s Wrong With Gerrit Cole? Plus: The Mets Are Hot and Other April MLB Takeaways. Apr 21, 2022

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Even though the Yankees were able to win on Tuesday, their ace Gerrit Cole struggled severely. Can Cole turn his early-season struggles around? Plus: We break down the Mets' hot start, Kyrie’s ongoing feud with Boston, and the rest of the NBA playoffs.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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Josh Donaldson on Learning to Play Free Apr 14, 2022

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This week, CC and Ryan head to Yankee Stadium to chat with newly-acquired Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson. The three-time All-Star and 2015 AL MVP shares how he learned to stop being his own worst enemy on the field, and talks about the experience of putting on the pinstripes.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Josh Donaldson

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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2022 MLB Predictions and Defending Cy Young Award Winner Corbin Burnes Apr 07, 2022

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CC and Ryan share their World Series and individual awards predictions (1:00). Then, CC is joined by cohost Edwin Jackson and reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes to discuss the mental side of pitching, bouncing back from a slow rookie season, the shortened spring training, and more (21:33).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guests: Edwin Jackson and Corbin Burnes

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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Tim Anderson on the Expectations of the 2022 White Sox Mar 31, 2022

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This week, CC is joined by guest host Edwin Jackson and White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson at the Cactus League in Phoenix, Arizona. We talk about managing expectations after a successful 2021 White Sox season, continuing to improve as an all-around player, playing for Tony La Russa, improving the game for fans, and more.

Host: CC Sabathia

Guests: Edwin Jackson and Tim Anderson

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Ken Rosenthal on the Yankees Offseason, Sleeper Teams, and Remaining Free Agents Mar 24, 2022

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CC and Ryan discuss the Yankees’ post-lockout moves and wonder if there are any free agents—like Max Scherzer or Carlos Correa—that they’ll regret not signing (1:00). Then, they bring on The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal to discuss whether either of those guys were available to the Yankees, which teams he thinks are underrated right now, what trades are on his radar during the season, and more (20:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Ken Ronsethal

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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Aaron Hicks On the 2022 ‘F*** You’ Yankees Mar 18, 2022

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CC and Ryan are joined by Aaron Hicks, straight from Yankees spring training in Tampa, Florida, to discuss the upcoming season, how he’s recovered from his 2021 wrist injury, playing in the Dominican Winter League, and what his personal and team expectations are heading into 2022.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Aaron Hicks

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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At Long Last, the MLB Lockout Is Over Mar 11, 2022

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CC and Ryan react just minutes after the tentative deal struck between the MLB and MLBPA to end the league’s lockout and start the season. Then, they break down what this means for the Yankees, and what they’re most looking forward to now that baseball is back.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Sadye Zillo and Bobby Wagner

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Jeff Passan on the MLB Lockout and How to Reach a Deal Mar 03, 2022

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CC and Ryan share their thoughts on the lockout and what it means for baseball (2:00) before welcoming in ESPN MLB reporter Jeff Passan (15:00). He explains why this deal is so important to the players coming off their deal in 2016 (17:00), how rule changes have affected the talks (26:00), and what it’s going to take for a deal to get done (44:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Jeff Passan

Producers: Bobby Wagner, Sadye Zillo, and Mike Wargon

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