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Hour 5: McMonigle Slams Mets Fans for Celebrating Pete Alonso’s Home Run Sep 17, 2026

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Sean McMonigle critiques the Mets' fanbase and owner Steve Cohen for celebrating Pete Alonso’s 300th career home run during a game that ultimately cost the team a victory. They also break down the upcoming matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions, offering official picks and players to watch.

(00:01:24) Mets Fans Cheer Alonso

(00:06:26) Mets Clubhouse Perspective

(00:11:01) Aaron Judge Home Runs

(00:14:27) Bills vs Lions Predictions

(00:19:50) Lions Offensive Concerns

(00:25:02) Cohen and Judge Analysis

(00:28:31) Final Calls and Wrap

Carton and Big Mac on the Menendez Card and Cohen Cheering Alonso Sep 17, 2026

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Carton and Big Mac discuss the chilling history of the 1990 Mark Jackson trading card featuring the Menendez brothers. They debate the optics of Steve Cohen applauding Pete Alonso and vent about the rising costs of parking for New York Jets fans.

(00:01:16) Mark Jackson Card Story

(00:06:33) Cohen Cheers Pete Alonso

(00:12:20) Mets Fan Frustration

(00:16:43) Jets High Parking Fees

(00:19:56) Belichick Viral Photo

Craig Blasts Midday Crew for 'Killing Masculinity' with Outfit Debate Sep 17, 2026

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Craig and Big Mac critique the midday crew for debating their game-day wardrobes, arguing that such discussions undermine their masculinity. They also react to an unflattering viral photo of Bill Belichick and poke fun at Evan Roberts' preference for tropical cocktails.

(00:01:00) New York Sports Update

(00:01:55) Midday Fashion Debate

(00:06:21) Belichick and Evan Mockery

Yankees President Randy Levine on Fixing College Sports Chaos Sep 17, 2026

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Randy Levine joins to discuss the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act and the necessity of regulating the NIL era to prevent the total professionalization of student athletes. He also offers an update on Aaron Judge's health and critiques local politicians for opposing college sports reform. They evaluate the massive financial endowments of schools like UConn and St. John's relative to their athletic spending.

(00:01:50) Mitchell Robinson Family Emergency

(00:08:40) Randy Levine on Aaron Judge

(00:13:15) Reforming College Sports

(00:16:40) Political Resistance to Reform

(00:20:35) College Financial Competition

(00:27:55) College Sports Revenue Recaps

(00:32:30) St. John’s vs UConn Endowments

Carton Slams Darren Rovell for Leaving Knicks Comeback Early Sep 17, 2026

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Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss Darren Rovell's bizarre Jerry Garcia memorabilia collection, including a penicillin bottle used to treat an STD. They also react to Rovell leaving a historic Knicks comeback game at halftime and debate Jalen Brunson hosting Saturday Night Live.

(00:01:11) Jerry Garcia Penicillin Bottle

(00:04:53) Rovell's Early Knicks Exit

(00:08:08) Brunson Hosting SNL Debate

Scott Boras Confronts Carton Over Pete Alonso’s Agency Switch Sep 17, 2026

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Carton shares details from a private phone call with super-agent Scott Boras, who called to dispute the reported reasons behind Pete Alonso’s switch to his agency. They also discuss the viral video of Steve Cohen applauding Alonso’s 300th home run and the resulting friction with Mets fans. The conversation further explores the New York Yankees’ injury concerns with Aaron Judge and potential postseason defensive alignments.

(00:01:00) Jalen Brunson’s Block Party

(00:03:16) Aaron Judge’s Injury Impact

(00:07:45) Yankees’ Defensive Lineup Debate

(00:09:37) Steve Cohen’s Standing Ovation

(00:14:05) Scott Boras Sets Record Straight

Did Aaron Judge Dictate a Hurried and Hurtful Return? Sep 17, 2026

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Craigie and C-Mac debate whether the New York Yankees erred by letting Aaron Judge control his own injury recovery timeline. They evaluate the team's postseason potential and discuss the rise of new country music stars performing at Pier 17.

(00:01:07) Knicks Ticket Prices

(00:01:31) Yankees Division Faith

(00:02:54) Judge Injury Management

(00:07:41) Country Music Stars

(00:09:54) Mets Scandal Tease

Big Mac's Yankees Simulation: Wild Card Rotation & Trust Ratings Sep 17, 2026

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Big Mac analyzes the New York Yankees simulation as they prepare for a Wild Card matchup against the Boston Red Sox. They discuss the optimal pitching rotation involving Cam Schlittler and Max Fried while evaluating the reliability of Aaron Judge and George Lombard Jr. heading into the postseason.

(00:01:16) Yankees Simulation Division Race

(00:01:51) Postseason Pitching Rotation Strategy

(00:04:39) Trust Ratings For Key Players

Carton and Big Mac Question Aaron Judge's Health for the Postseason Sep 17, 2026

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Carton and Big Mac examine the New York Knicks' response to a significant ticket pricing error and the organization's plan to issue refunds to affected fans. They also voice concerns over Aaron Judge's physical condition and what his compromised health means for the Yankees' championship aspirations.

(00:01:04) NY Sports Outlook

(00:02:24) Knicks Ticket Apology

(00:08:19) Aaron Judge Injury

Aaron Judge Injury & Pete Alonso Says Goodbye to Queens | 'WFAN Daily with Pete Hoffman' Sep 17, 2026

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Yankee fans are holding their breath to hear back about the latest Aaron Judge injury. Is it really something to be worried about? Plus, Pete Alonso leaves the city of Queens with a big fat smile and paycheck! Follow @HoffWFAN on X, TikTok & Instagram

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