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Mike Francesa previews the NBA Finals and NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning May 31, 2022

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Mike previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors with guest Brian Geltzeiler. The Warriors are favored to win but Mike sees this one going the distance. The NY Rangers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Easter Conference Finals. Joe Micheletti and Mike analyze the matchup.
00:00 NBA Finals: Warriors favored - Tatum and Curry are MVP favorites
01:40 Controversial Max Strus three pointer erased
04:00 More fallout among the Phoenix Suns playoff loss
05:10 Devin Booker’s leadership issues
06:50 Celtics-Heat: Why did Jimmy Butler pull up for a three?
09:00 Celtics-Heat: 11-0 run almost cost Celtics the game
10:40 NBA Finals: Celtics match up well against Warriors
14:00 NBA Finals: Two keys for the Warriors
19:01 NBA Finals: Curry vs. Smart
21:15 NBA Finals: Brown & Thompson are wild cards
22:58 NBA Finals: Mike makes his prediction
27:50 NY Rangers: Now face the Tampa Bay Lightning
29:25 NY Rangers have championship intangibles
33:04 COACH
36:45 NY Rangers players to watch
43:45 Tampa Bay is incredibly resilient
48:45 Tampa Bay has a potent power play
53:12 Tampa Bay knows how to win big games
54:50 ECF predictions
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Mike Francesa Memorial Day special May 30, 2022

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In this special episode of The Mike Francesa Podcast, Mike reflects on Memorial Day & the events in Texas. On the sports side, Rangers face a tough task in game 7 on the road in Carolina. At the quarter pole, Yankees have a 4.5 game lead and Mets 8.5 in their divisions. Mike reacts to the Celtics-Heat game 7. Mike also answers your emails.

Mike Francesa & Bobby Valentine look at the MLB season at the Memorial Day benchmark May 26, 2022

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Mike Francesa talks Mets and Yankees, and while there are a lot of smiles in New York, there are reasons for concern. Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine weighs in. In the NHL, the Rangers have tied things up against Carolina and look to stick to their winning ways. Mike also talks NBA; Celtics and Warriors.
00:00 Intro and reasons for concern in New York
00:30 Rangers are heading to game 5 and are looking for more
01:43 One step away from Boston-Golden State final
04:34 The Yankees are headed to Tampa while the Mets have had a rough couple of days
06:21 Bobby Valentine joins Mike to take stock of the MLB at the Memorial Day break
11:05 Mike lays out his case to Bobby on why he is concerned about the Yankees and Mets
17:45 Are the Mets pitching issues solvable?
23:17 Should the Mets hang on to Escobar, or look for his replacement?
26:10 How does playing in New York affect player performance?
29:25 The NL has its favorites, but will the Braves make a run at the Mets?
34:03 Mike and Bobby discuss Aaron Judge
38:58 Bobby's thoughts at this point in the MLB season
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Mike Francesa weekend recap: NY Rangers, Justin Thomas' victory, Yankees & Mets, Preakness, Celtics May 23, 2022

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Mike Francesa welcomes former Mets manager Terry Collins to the show to talk about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and what it takes to really make it in New York. Also, Mike and Terry discuss the state of the baseball and how there is currently a transition in the MLB to an older style of play.
00:00 Mike Francesa talks baseball with former Mets manager Terry Collins
03:51 What happened with Matt Harvey
06:47 Historically, infielders don't do well with the Mets, is Francisco Lindor different?
08:56 Max Scherzer has an old-school attitude
11:55 Jacob deGrom performance breakdown
16:39 Mets bright spots for the 2022 season
19:34 Edwin Diaz is electrifying
20:30 How about those Yankees
24:00 The Giants are revolutionizing the way you develop a player
27:04 Is the MLB transitioning to an older style of play?
29:12 Balls are flying out of Yankee Stadium, but Citi Field, not so much
31:19 A lot of pitchers are off to fast starts
35:08 Terry Collins' managing philosophy
37:30 The Mets are in a good spot but can they overcome their issues
38:44 The Yankees have been on fire this season, but how should you bet on them
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Mike Francesa & Terry Collins talk Mets, Matt Harvey and playing baseball in NY May 19, 2022

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Mike Francesa welcomes former Mets manager Terry Collins to the show to talk about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and what it takes to really make it in New York. Also, Mike and Terry discuss the state of the baseball and how there is currently a transition in the MLB to an older style of play.
00:00 Mike Francesa talks baseball with former Mets manager Terry Collins
03:51 What happened with Matt Harvey
06:47 Historically, infielders don't do well with the Mets, is Francisco Lindor different?
08:56 Max Scherzer has an old-school attitude
11:55 Jacob deGrom performance breakdown
16:39 Mets bright spots for the 2022 season
19:34 Edwin Diaz is electrifying
20:30 How about those Yankees
24:00 The Giants are revolutionizing the way you develop a player
27:04 Is the MLB transitioning to an older style of play?
29:12 Balls are flying out of Yankee Stadium, but Citi Field, not so much
31:19 A lot of pitchers are off to fast starts
35:08 Terry Collins' managing philosophy
37:30 The Mets are in a good spot but can they overcome their issues
38:44 The Yankees have been on fire this season, but how should you bet on them
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Mike Francesa & Brad Thomas break down the Preakness Stakes field May 19, 2022

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Mike Francesa 2022 Preakness predictions. Brad Thomas joins Mike as they break down the field for the 147th running of The Preakness. Is Epicenter the favorite? Should Secret Oath even be in the Preakness? All this and more on this edition of The Mike Francesa Podcast.
00:00 Mike is disappointed in the sport -- for now
01:12 Mike and Brad review the blistering pace of the Kentucky Derby
04:24 In the Preakness, Epicenter will most likely be the favorite
06:38 Thoughts on Early Voting
08:54 Should Secret Oath be in the Preakness
11:39 A look at the rest of the field in the Preakness
14:01 Any excuses for Kentucky Derby non-winners
19:47 The Preakness has two horses that are above the rest
21:43 Thoughts on The Black Eyed Susan Stakes
23:04 Mike and Brad look ahead to the Belmont
25:32 NHL: how far will the Rangers go
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Mike Francesa talks PGA Championship, Yankees surge, NY Rangers chances, Mets trajectory May 18, 2022

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Join Mike Francesa as he breaks down the PGA Championship and gives his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's absence. Yankees and Mets are already starting to separate from the path, but are the championship teams? Mike also reads your emails.
00:00 All eyes are on the NY Rangers
03:00 NY Rangers need better defense versus the Carolina Hurricanes
04:30 PGA Championship: Southern Hills
04:50 PGA Championship: Tiger Woods is playing
05:28 PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson won't defend his title
07:25 PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler is favored
08:00 PGA Championship: Other top contenders
10:55 NY Yankees will probably win 100 games
12:20 NY Mets have two big advantages but also major weaknesses
20:00 Mike answers reader emails
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Mike Francesa reacts to the Rangers' Game 7 win & reads your emails May 16, 2022

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The NY Rangers won a thrilling Game 7 Sunday night, and Mike Francesa looks at how they got there and where they go from here. Mike also discusses the Phoenix flop, the Preakness Stakes, and reads your emails.
00:00 NY Rangers defeat Pittsburgh Penguins in OT
01:15 NY Rangers won in spite of flaws
02:38 Phoenix Suns' "stunning" collapse vs. Dallas Mavericks
05:00 Suns Devin Booker's superstar status at risk
09:50 Rich Strike not running the Preakness Stakes
13:00 The Triple Crown letdown
19:47 Mike responds to reader emails
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Bobby Valentine joins Mike Francesa to talk Mets/Yankees | Rangers, NBA Playoffs, Knicks need a path forward May 12, 2022

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Mike Francesa gives your the rundown to get you ready for this weekend in sports. The Yankees have righted themselves to a meaningful pace. The Mets still have room to grow. The Rangers have to attack & take advantage of a weak Pittsburgh goaltending situation. How will this round of the NBA Playoffs play out? Bobby Valentine joins the show to give his baseball insights.
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Mike Francesa Kentucky Derby Reactions, Plus Yankees, Mets, Rangers & the NBA Playoffs May 09, 2022

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How did Rich Strike win the Kentucky Derby? Mike Francesa reacts to the shocking Kentucky Derby upset. The Yankees & Mets are rolling, and Mike reacts to the weekend's games, including some thoughts on whining about the size of Yankees Stadium.
00:00 Kentucky Derby Reaction
08:55 Yankees & Mets weekend recaps
11:25 Yankees traps on the horizon, Mets can go up from here
13:35 NY Rangers need to find consistency to take advantage of the Pens' backup goalie
15:30 NBA title is up for grabs for anybody, except Memphis
26:50 The Preakness is right around the corner
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