The Mike Francesa Podcast

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Yankees Activate Aaron Judge as NFL Season Arrives - Francesa's NFL Predictions Sep 08, 2026

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Mike Francesa reacts to the New York Yankees activating Aaron Judge from the IL ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockies! Mike also previews the NFL season ahead of Wednesday's opener in Seattle. 00:00 Judge Activated 06:04 Themes of NFL Season 11:45 Harbaugh's Giants 16:20 What to Make of Jets 21:46 Mike's NFL Predictions 44:21 Rockies at Yankees

Mike Francesa LIVE from the Bash @ Bar A - OJ Anderson, Sal Licata, John Jastremski, Mike Carver Sep 04, 2026

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Mike Francesa has his Bash @ Bar A LIVE event on the BetRivers Network. Mike talks current news & old memories of New York sports with Sal Licata, John Jastremski, and Mike Carver, plus a conversation with 2-time Super Bowl XXV MVP RB OJ Anderson! 00:00 Live from Bask @ Bar A 14:18 Sal Licata 26:46 John Jastremski 40:39 Mike Carver 57:08 OJ Anderson 1:33:12 Ready for Football

NFL Season Preview with Shaun King - Jets, Giants, & QBs Around the League Sep 01, 2026

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Shaun King joins Mike to break down expectations for the Jets & Giants this season. They discuss Jaxson Dart, Geno Smith, and other QBs across the league. Plus, Mike touches on the state of the Yankees after the Red Sox series, and an update on Aaron Judge.

00:00 NFL Season Countdown

03:16 New York Quarterbacks

06:19 Jets vs Giants Prospects

10:08 Mahomes & Lamar Jackson

15:16 Rams Season Outlook

21:38 Surprise NFL Teams

Francesa Reacts to Red Sox Split: Fried’s Return & Lombard’s Struggles Aug 30, 2026

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Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees splitting the Saturday doubleheader with Boston. Mike discusses Fried's outing, Lombard's struggles, an issue he has with Gerrit Cole and more. Plus, what he expects from Giants cut down day. 00:00 Yankees vs. Red Sox 03:00 Yankees' Offensive Struggles 10:00 Yankees' Roster and Injuries 14:00 Pitching Analysis 20:00 Baseball Scheduling Mistake 30:00 NFL Preseason Observations

Yankees' Positioning for Postseason - Giants vs. Jets Preseason Game Friday Aug 25, 2026

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Mike Francesa discusses the Yankees' AL East push, along with roster and injury management as they approach the postseason! He also continues to analyze the Giants and Jets ahead of their meeting in the final preseason game on Friday. Plus, Mike wraps up the show with listener emails. 00:00 Bash @ Bar A Sep. 3 04:25 Yankees' Postseason Approach 20:57 NFL Preseason Analysis 23:08 Thoughts on Giants 32:40 Jets' Early Outlook 39:25 Giants-Jets Preseason Game 40:50 Listener Emails

Can the Yankees Survive October? + Giants & Jets Preseason Begins Aug 17, 2026

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Mike Francesa discusses the latest surrounding the Yankees, including their recent struggles, upcoming homestand, and playoff prospects. He also talks about Tommy John’s impact on baseball, Aaron Judge’s return, and expectations for the Yankees’ rookies. Plus, Mike gives his outlook on the Jets’ upcoming season and wraps up the show with listener emails. 00:00 Yankees Recent Struggles 00:58 Upcoming 10-Game Homestand 02:44 Yankees' Playoff Prospects 17:14 Tommy John's Impact 19:34 Judging Judge's Return 23:14 Expectations for Rookies 30:11 Jets' Season Outlook 33:40 Listener Emails

Steve Serby on the Jets & Aaron Glenn - Giants & Yankees Update Aug 12, 2026

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Steve Serby joins Mike to break down all things Jets and what fans should expect from them this season. They discuss Aaron Glenn's future, the defense, Geno Smith, and more. Plus, Mike discusses expectations for the Giants and updates around the Yankees. 00:00 Jets Discussion 05:38 Defense Analysis 12:00 Quarterback Talk 18:00 Coaching Challenges 25:32 Jets Future Prospects 35:02 Giants Predictions 43:07 Yankees Management Deal with Apollo 48:38 Yankees Playoff Chances

Giants & Jets Expectations, Yankees Trade Deadline Looms Jul 27, 2026

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Mike Francesa previews the Giants and Jets football seasons, discussing training camps and expectations, and tells people to relax on John Harbaugh and the Giants. He also takes a look at the upcoming MLB trade deadline and what the Yanks may do. 00:00 Bar A Reminder 03:32 NFL Franchise Valuations 06:39 Yankees Trade Deadline Needs 29:09 Mets Trade Scenarios 34:08 Giants and Jets Football Overview

Yankees and Mets Trade Deadline, Back to Bar A! Jul 22, 2026

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Francesa delves into the Yankees' trade deadline strategies, potential player moves, and the team's postseason prospects. He touches on where the Mets are come the deadline and announces his return to Bar A for the BetRivers Bash at Bar A. 00:00 MLB Trade Deadline 01:59 Yankees' Doubleheader 03:13 Yankees' Roster Strategy 09:13 Mets' Pitching and Trades 19:24 See Mike Francesa live at Bar A 27:00 Giants and Jets training camps begin

Francesa Preps for Start of Giants & Jets Training Camp Jul 17, 2026

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Mike Francesa looks ahead to the Giants' & Jets' training camps after exciting offseasons for both teams! But first, Mike discusses the approaches for the Mets and the Yankees ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

00:00 Mets' Approach to Deadline

05:26 Yankees Host Dodgers

11:00 Giants Camp at The Greenbrier

16:56 Jets Training Camp

21:59 Culture Shift for Giants

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