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David Cone reacts to the Yankees firing their hitting coach, MLB All-Star week, and Shohei Ohtani's future Jul 12, 2023

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David, Justin, and James recap the highlights from MLB's All-Star Week and what stood out to them most. They also go in depth on Shohei Ohtani's future as the trade deadline approaches, potential rule changes in the postseason, and what's next for the Yankees after firing their hitting coach.

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00:00 INTRO

03:15 The Opener

06:27 All-Star Week recap

12:51 Shohei Ohtani's future

18:43 Nolan Arenado on the trade block?

21:56 Trade BOTH Trout and Ohtani?

25:44 Potential rule changes in October

29:54 Yankees talk

45:50 OUTRO

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97 | David Cone reacts to Angels losing Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani's future, and Luis Severino's struggles Jul 06, 2023

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David, James and Justin tackle the biggest questions surrounding the Angels and Shohei Ohtani with Mike Trout now out for an extended period of time with a hamate fracture. The hosts pick their starting pitchers for next week’s All Star Game and reveal the pitchers they would buy stock in for the second half of the season. In discussing the Yankees, the trio (and producer Dan!) touch on Luis Severino’s current struggles and future, as well as what to expect from Carlos Rodón, who is about to make his season debut.

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00:00 INTRO

01:57 The Opener

07:32 Real bad news for the Angels

14:58 Who should start the All-Star game from each league?

20:48 Pitcher to buy stock in for the 2nd half?

26:48 Aroldis Chapman trade and how it affects the reliever market

29:46 Luis Severino's struggles

36:21 Carlos Rodon's return

40:25 OUTRO

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David Cone reacts to Domingo German's perfect game Jun 29, 2023

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David Cone and the crew talk Domingo German throwing the 24th perfect game in MLB history.

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95 | David Cone ranks the best pitching staffs in MLB right now + Mark Mulder interview Jun 29, 2023

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David, Justin, and James discuss the game's hottest topics including Shohei Ohtani continuing his incredible season after crushing two homers and striking out 10, who the game's best pitching staff is half way through, the Yankees offense and more. Sandwiched between an interview with former MLB pitcher Mark Mulder where the guys discuss the current state of the game, pitchers now versus then, the Jeter flip play, the Oakland A's and more!

00:00 INTRO

02:05 The Opener

07:28 Shohei Ohtani's unbelievable season

12:05 Best MLB pitching staff mid-way through the season?

17:03 Mark Mulder interview

56:44 Yankees

1:03:46 OUTRO

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94 | David Cone gives his MLB contenders and pretenders + Mitch Keller interview Jun 21, 2023

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Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller joins the show to go over what has led to his filthy arsenal of pitches. David opens with contenders and pretenders as we approach the midway point. The hosts explain why they may be worried about traditional powerhouses, and which upstart contender has the pitching to take them to the postseason. David explains what might be going on inside the Yankees clubhouse amidst the main pieces struggling to hit.

00:00 INTRO

02:46 The Opener

04:50 Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros

09:41 Wild Card race

15:33 London Series

18:40 Mitch Keller interview

51:54 Yankees

1:01:36 OUTRO

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93 | David Cone explains how he would pitch to this Yankees team Jun 14, 2023

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David, Justin and James begin the show by showering some love toward the A’s as they run through their best stretch of baseball this season. The crew touches on the 156 pitch performance by Stanford’s Quinn Mathews in the NCAA Super Regional. The consensus? Not a good look by Stanford! With roughly a month to go until the All Star Game, who is worthy to start the game for both leagues? The hosts then dive into the Marlins rotation success, which rookie pitchers to pay more attention to, Aaron Nola’s baseball requests, and who could possibly be sellers out of the under-performing teams in the National League. In our Yankees chat, Coney explains how pitchers are approaching DJ LeMahieu and the rest of the lineup without Aaron Judge.

00:00 INTRO

00:28 A's fans holding a "reverse boycott"

05:34 The Opener

10:53 All-Star Game starting pitchers?

16:33 Braves (and Marlins?) atop the NL East?

23:47 Rookie pitcher standouts so far

31:15 Aaron Nola drama (requesting new baseballs)

35:50 Could one of these teams be sellers?

40:29 Yankees

41:10 DJ LeMahieu's struggles

44:05 Yankees lineup

49:15 OUTRO

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92 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Judge injury, deGrom getting Tommy John + Tanner Swanson interview Jun 07, 2023

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David, Justin and James react to Aaron Judge going on the IL again. They also react to Jacob deGrom’s second Tommy John surgery, and whether the Rangers need more pitching to make a deep run in the postseason. Coney believes Alek Manoah getting fixed at the Blue Jays Florida complex is the best course of action for the team and player. Yankees Quality Control and Catching Coach, Tanner Swanson, joins the show to discuss the latest trends at the catching position and shared stories from his father’s bar in Seattle; a place where countless players have ended up after games.

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00:00 INTRO

02:16 Aaron Judge to the IL

07:08 Jacob deGrom to undergo Tommy John Surgery

16:14 Blue Jays send down Alek Manoah

20:02 Tanner Swanson interview

54:10 Yankees talk

1:01:19 OUTRO

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91 | David Cone reacts to Harrison Bader's injury May 31, 2023

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David, Justin and James take a look at some of the pitching that’s dictating tighter than expected division races around the game as the season is a third of the way complete. The Mets and Phillies meet for the first time this week—which team can potentially hang with the Braves? The crew dives deeper into Sonny Gray’s season with the Twins. Could the Cardinals be in first place by July 4th? The hosts take a look ahead at some great pitching matchups this weekend. And in the Yankees chat, Coney touches on what he’s seen recently from Gerrit Cole, while the hosts wonder what the Yankees could do in centerfield if Harrison Bader is forced to miss time.

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00:00 INTRO

03:42 The Opener

07:45 Phillies and Mets

14:26 Sonny Gray

18:37 Cardinals

24:00 Great pitching matchups

30:23 Yankees talk

48:55 OUTRO

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90 | David Cone reacts to Yankees cutting Aaron Hicks May 24, 2023

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David, Justin and James are focusing on how relievers are still the group that offers teams the most promise. They dive into what is keeping the Blue Jays from taking off, and in the wake of The Athletic article documenting the split between Madison Bumgarner and Arizona, Coney identifies one team that may speak MadBum’s language. The crew gives their picks as to who is the best starting pitcher in the AL West right now. They examine the struggles of Corbin Burnes and Sandy Alcántara, and they look ahead to a pair of intriguing series this weekend. In the Yankees chat, the hosts explain what it means for the organization to move on from Aaron Hicks with big money left on his contract, and they give credit to all involved for the bullpen versatility.

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00:00 INTRO

03:25 The Opener

06:05 Whats going on with the Blue Jays?

15:00 More details on Bumgarner's release

21:01 Best SP in the AL West?

24:14 Corbin Burnes and Sandy Alcantara struggling

31:05 Some big series begin this weekend

36:01 Yankees talk

48:58 OUTRO

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89 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Judge cheating accusations May 17, 2023

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David, Justin and James jump right into the controversy(?) from Monday in Toronto where Aaron Judge’s eyes were…wandering. The crew touches on the pitching injuries suffered by the Braves and Rays, and dissects why the Dodgers rotation is still keeping them as the class of the National League. The trio discusses the struggles of Alek Manoah, and wonders when is the right time for the Royals to trade Aroldis Chapman. Focusing on the Yankees, David zooms in on the recent struggles of Nestor Cortes Jr., and the crew wonders where the relationship between the team and Luis Severino is at.

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00:00 INTRO

00:49 Aaron Judge accused of cheating?

07:32 More concerned about the Braves or Rays injuries?

11:29 Can the Dodgers sustain their success?

18:24 What has happened to Alek Manoah?

24:48 Aroldis Chapman

27:28 Yankees (Nestor Cortes and Luis Severino)

39:51 OUTRO

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