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A lot to cover in this week's show. From going to a Sox/Jays game at Fenway, to trades that need to be made to the lack of communication by MLB to The Yankees on a "rules change" and more.

No need to type out a bunch of stuff here in the description when you can just listen to what I have to say. Let's do it!

What do I expect from The Yankees for the rest of the 2026 season? Let's talk about it.

I'll get into what I feel needs to be done with the team. Moves that need to be made with the roster and the coaching staff/front office.

Enough typing, let's talk Yankees baseball!

Let's chat about the ups and downs of the 1st half of 2026 season, shall we.

What I liked about it, what I didn't like about it. I can tell you this, it felt a lot like many seasons past under Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman. Yes, I get into that on the pod, so you'll have to listen.

That's jump in and talk Yankees baseball.

It goes without saying that Aaron Boone will not lead this team to a World Series Title. But it's deeper than Aaron Boone. Changes need to be made in the front office. Cashman needs to go. Boone needs to go. Honestly, I think Hank and Hal need to go as well. The franchise seems to be ok with being a "middle of the pack" type of team. The urgency that we saw earlier this season is gone. The accountability is gone. The team is back to being ok with just being ok.

Let's get into the rant...

Let's talk about some Yankees baseball.

From All-Star voting to Contreras being a clown in Boston, to the "Yankees suck" chants in Beantown to Will Warren having 4 bad starts in a row.

I'm going to talk about it all.

Let's jump into it!

First and foremost, Happy Father's Day to all the dads!!

Let's talk some Yankees baseball shall we? Vople is doing his job, Will Warren is still struggling, but the team is finding ways to continue to win (most of the time).

I do address the Pride hat/uniform "issue" that came about this past week. Speaking as a Christian, I think you'll be surprised by how I feel about the whole thing. Yes, it's just my opinion but it's my podcast so that's what you get.

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Whether he does it on purpose or not, Aaron Boone literally talks about his team like we aren't able to watch every single game. I don't think he can help himself at this point. Let's talk about his obsession with Anthony Volpe. Let's talk about Jazz not being able to challenge balls and strikes anymore.

Is it all bad? Nope! Let's talk about how good Cam was against Toronto. How good Goldy has been for us this year. How good Bellinger is at baseball.

We cover a lot in a short period of time so...

Let's talk about Aaron Judge's injury. Let's talk about the medical staff that The Yankees have. Let's talk about playing hurt. Let's talk about how back Austin Wells is. Let's talk about Anthony Volpe reverting back to his old ways. Let's talk about how this team has gone right back to who they've been since Aaron Boone became manager.

They refuse to make adjustments. They're back to playing comfortable baseball. Is the lack of urgency gone? Why is Austin Wells a MLB starting catcher? What are The Yankees doing? Is the season over for The Yankees?

Coming into this podcast after watching The Yankees finally get a win against Tampa, my emotions were running high. Aaron Judge gets the job done in the bottom of the 9th with a 2 run walk-off homer was amazing.

That being said, the win doesn't negate the fact that the offense has been dormant for well over a week. The approach that the team has at the plate has been horrific. They've gotten away from doing the little things on offense which is alarming. They seem to be back to living and dying by the homer and the...

Why that title for this episode? I totally understand why Yankees fans get in a panic when the team plays poorly, we're all traumatized from seasons past. But what we've seen from this team and the organization in 2026 appears to be a totally different mindset. Look at the title of last weeks episode. They're moving different.

So let's talk about the past week and what's been happening in The Yankees Universe, shall we? Fried is on the I.L. - Volpe still can't hit a breaking ball - Spencer Jones is showing signs of improvement - our...

This week, I'm dedicating the show to Matt Hallock. Why you ask? Listen to the episode and you'll understand.

Let's talk about what the 2026 Yankees are doing different than they have in past seasons. Making moves right away. Sending guys down, calling guys up, not riding with a guy due to past service....stuff like that. There is a different sense of urgency this year and I'm here for it! I talk more about that in the episode.

Let's get after it. Hope you enjoy the show!

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Another week of Yankees baseball is in the book and we're here to talk about it!

The starting pitching is the focus of this episode, and with good reason. Our starters have all been doing their jobs and keeping the Yanks in every single game. Even in the games that we lose, our starters are able to keep it close. The Yankees have a chance to win every game because of what our starters are doing!

I get into some Ben Rice talk as well and how good he's been so far this season. I'll...

Watching The Yankees play this past week has been very enjoyable! Coming off a sweep of The Royals and The Red Sox and taking the 1st two against Houston, the team has been on a serious roll!

Let's talk about all the great things that we saw this past week and show some well deserved love to the team that we all love to watch!

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The Yankees series against The Angels was a tough one, entertaining, but tough to watch. Yes we were able to split the series but what we saw brought to light was how ineffective our bullpen can be. The series really brought to the forefront how uncertain our middle and late inning guys really are on the mound.

Let's talk about that, let's talk about Ryan McMahon finally getting his 1st XBH of the season (a game winning 2 run HR) and what Paul O'Neil said about Ryan's swing. We'll talk about the fun we had watching Judge and...

Almost on cue the Yankees have decided to do exactly what I had hoped they wouldn't and that's go completely cold at the plate. So what happened? Why are they struggling to score runs? Why are they struggling to put hit the ball hard? Why are they ALL swinging like they want to hit the ball through the Moon?

Let's talk about the offensive struggles. Let's talk about the IBC. Let's talk about our pitching. Let's talk about all of it.

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We are only 8 games in for the 2026 Regular Season but The Yankees are looking like the team we've wanted them to be all along. They griding at the plate, they're not relying on the long ball, starting pitching seems to be living up to it's reputation. Are there still some things that need work? Yes, but overall they look fantastic. They're beating teams they should.

Let's talk about all the good stuff that's going on. Let's talk about some of the holes in the team. Let's talk about all of it. That's what we're about to do.<...

Baseball is back and we have lots of great stuff to talk about on this episode. Yankees coming off a sweep of San Fran is a great way to start the year. Let's talk about all the great stuff that we've seen so far. Let's talk about the foolishness that we all heard about Aaron Judge after the 1st game. Let's talk about the "talking heads" in the sports talk world.

Let's also sing the praises of the amazing gentlemen that are going to be a part of my wedding!

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What are my thoughts about The Yankees and their Spring Training so far? Let's talk about that. We'll get into Spencer Jones being optioned to AAA, a post that I saw on X about Tatis Jr. and the WBC as well.

Plus a lot of other Spring Training stuff that I think looks good as we inch closer to the 2026 season getting started soon.

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Let's chat about why I'm sore, the progress we've made with wedding planning, the W.B.C. and of course The NY Yankees on this episode.

Judge is looking like he's ready to go for not only the W.B.C. but also the regular season.

Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy this weeks show.

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It would seem that the NY Yankees have a different approach at the plate so far and I like it. They're not all trying to hit the ball out of the ball park, they're putting the ball in play and being very selective at the plate (at least most of them). Let's chat about that and some of the other positives that I've seen in Spring Training so far.

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Spring Training games have officially started and I couldn't be happier about that. The Yankees started a little shaky in their 1st game but turned it on huge in their 2nd game. Let's talk about that shall we? I'll also get into the comments that Aaron Judge made about the off-season, Ryan McMahon getting reps at SS and Jazz Chisolm says he's going to be in the 50/50 club this year.

I'll give my thoughts on all of that in this episode.

Thank you for listening!

Spring Training has officially begun!! We got mostly good news about the team heading into Spring. Cam is dealing with a "back thing" but the concern is super low about that. However, there's still a lot of questions. What's the plan for Jasson Dominguez? What will the lineup look like. Will the teams approach be any different at the plate this season? When will we have Cole and Carlos back?

Let's talk about all of that and more.

Why can't the front office of the New York Yankees just be honest with the fanbase? Let's talk about it. It's ok to admit that you're just running it back with basically the same team as last season, just say that. Let's chat about Jasson Dominguez possibly starting the season in AAA. Let's talk about bringing Goldy back. Let's talk about the changes that need to be made with the coaching staff and why.

Then we'll dive into some deeper conversation about this year's Super Bowl and the highly debated half-time show that we're getting, yes both...

Let's talk about how Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone love to tell Yankees fans stuff that we know isn't true. They do it all the time as if we don't watch games or have knowledge of things that are going on with the team.

Also, I'm going to talk more about Lebron James and his constant campaign of being the GOAT. He's trying SO hard to put himself in that conversation.

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Belli is back in pinstripes!! Let's talk about his deal and what he means to the team heading into the 2026 season. I'm also gonna get into what I think needs to change with The Yankees offense and how they could be a better team with pretty much the same lineup as last year (if that's what we're going to have at the start of the season). I'll also get into the way Yankees fans act online and just in general. Sure, it's not all Yankees fans but certainly a section of them.

Another week with The Yankees doing next to nothing this off-season. They traded for Ryan Weathers and that's it. Kyle Tucker is off the board, Bo Bichette is off the board. Oh and both are making more money per year than Aaron Judge, which is wild.

Let's talk about all of that, shall we?

Another week, another show! This episode I'll give my thoughts on who I think is actually ruining baseball. Here's a hint, it's not The Dodgers or any organization. I'll also talk about The Yankees and Cody Bellinger. Plus some other stuff.

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When the off-season started I was patient but as we keep moving forward, my patients are starting to wear a little thin. The front office has done nothing to really improve the lineup or starting rotation. What are they waiting for? Are they simply content with what they already have? What are The Yankees doing? Let's talk about it.

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It's the final episode of 2025 so let's take some time to reflect on the year that way and the evolution of what this podcast has become over the past few months.

Thank you to everyone that takes time to listen to what I have to say week after week. Without you and your support, it's just me sitting in a room talking to myself for an extended period of time.

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Happy Holidays to all!

Not a whole lot of baseball stuff going on with The Yankees at the moment, there is some and that will be discussed on the show, but I thought I'd chime in on the GOAT discussion when it comes to the NBA this week.

Is it Jordan? Is it Lebron? I'd say the title of this episode gives my answer away at this point. But let's talk about the impact that Jordan had on the game when he played and how his presence is still felt many years later. If you're...

Not a whole lot going on in the world of the Yankees right now. Nothing happened at The Winter Meetings for the team. Nothing really goin with any of the MLB teams out side of a few free agent signings.

That being said there are a few things to talk about like Jeff Kent getting into the HOF, Yankees fans being spoiled and more. Oh and the talk of a possible Jazz trade. I'll give my thoughts on what might happen with that.

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Winter meetings are starting today so let's hope that The Yankees make some moves and don't just sit back and let everyone else cook. Other than that, this week I'm talking about Devin Williams signing with The Mets, Sonny Gray and his foolish comments and also Josh Reddick saying that Altuve didn't use "the system" that The Astros had in place during the 2017 season.

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It's the post Thanksgiving show. So let's talk about what Hal Steinbrenner had to say about The Yankees and their financial "situation". Apparently it's not fair for us to think that the team is turning a profit? Alriiighty??

I also talk about some moves that the team could make in the off-season and some possible trades that may come about.

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Let's talk about some of the off season action that's already been happening for The Yankees! From Trent accepting the QO bringing him back to the Bronx for 2026 to the guys that the team is letting walk to a few of the guys that the team is holding on to for next season.

I'll talk about some possible trades that may or may not happen as well.

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As I predicted, Aaron Judge won the 2025 American League MVP. It was close but at the end of the day the right person won. Let's break down what I think happened and why Judge won the award. I'll dive into the NL MVP and give some thoughts about what happened there and also compare the NL award and the AL award.

I'll also break down what MVP actually means, historically.

Overall, it's a really fun episode. Hope you enjoy it!

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What Cal Raleigh did this season was absolutely amazing and historic BUT so is what Aaron Judge did. The 2nd part of that sentence seems to be forgotten and not talked about all that much. Judge was able to do something that only 2 other MLB players have ever done in the history of the game. Yet all the conversations that you hear are about Cal hitting 60 HR's as a catcher. Amazing? Yes. MVP worthy? Sure, IF Aaron Judge didn't have the season that he had.

Let's talk about it!

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It's another episode of the pod and we're talking about my trip to NYC for my birthday weekend, we're talking about the end of the 2025 MLB Season, we're talking about what the off-season looks like for The Yankees and more.

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Let's talk some baseball!!!

Chatting about The Dodgers, The Blue Jays, The Mariners and their fans and of course The Yankees!

We'll chat about what LA and it's ownership is doing right for the team. We'll talk about The Blue Jays and their arrogance. The fact that people seem to forget that George Springer was on the Astros team that was cheating. I'll talk about Othani and his amazing performance in Game 4 of the NLCS (also his overall performance in the Post Season). Then I'll get into what Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman told us...

The 2025 season ends in the same fashion that the 2024 season did, with disappointment. The Yankees were exposed by The Blue Jays. They were out played in damn near every aspect of the game.

Changes need to happen this offseason. I'll talk about what changes I think we need to see. I'll break down the weaknesses of the offense, the coaching and more. Yes, I do have some positive things to say about the team but it's only about a few players. I'll also talk about the fans and their expectations.

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The Yankees were able to take out Boston in a 3 game Wild Card series and aside from the game 1 loss, the boys looked great! Let's talk about the series as a whole. The things that I loved about it and some of the not so great stuff as well. Of course I have to talk about the amazing pitching performance in Game 3 by Cam Schlittler!

Hope you enjoy the episode.

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