Colin runs through the opening series solo this week, running down the boxscore for each game. The Yankees came out firing on all cylinders on Opening Day then lay an egg the following two games. The team's offensive approach gets analyzed, and individual performances are highlighted. Then, Giancarlo Stanton's injury is discussed and the upcoming series against Detroit is looked at.

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Outro: "That's Life" By: Frank Sinatra

We've made it to Opening week and on this episode we break down the confirmed Opening Day roster and analyze which names might come as a surprise. We discuss the trade for Mike Tauchman and how it impacts Tyler Wade. We also talked about the new book "Inside the Empire" and its claims to pull back the curtain on the inner workings of the Yankees. 

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Outro: "Gucci Gang (remix)" By: Joyner Lucas

We're back with a packed episode where we break down the latest injury news regarding Luis Severino and CC Sabathia. We talk about the state of the rotation, Sonny Gray not keeping his mouth shut, and Aaron Boone's comments on Luke Voit and the lineup spots for the season. We also discuss the new MLB rule changes and how baseball is alienating their most loyal fans.

 

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This week we broke down all of the highlights from the last few spring games and talked about who has stood out so far. We also get into the awesome 1st Base competition and discuss whether it's feasible to have Voit and Bird on the opening day roster. We then got into Clint Frazier, his approach at the plate, and Boone's comments about him starting in AAA.

 

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This week we breakdown the new contract extensions for Luis Severino and Aaron Hicks. We dive into the numbers and discuss the pros and cons of both signings. We also talk about the first set of spring training games and who's impressed us so far as well as who we're still looking forward to seeing. 

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ESPN's Coley Harvey called in from the Yankees' facility in Tampa as Spring Training continues to heat up. We talked about his time at ESPN including his general assignment reporting, time with the Cincinnati Bengals and adjusting from the NFL to the MLB, and asked him his thoughts on the Kyler Murray situation. We then discussed some Yankees storylines heading into their first game in Ft. Myers.

Spring training is finally here. This week we talk about which under the radar guys we're looking forward to seeing, who has a chance of getting a roster spot, and some annual spring training storylines. We also talk about the position battles at first base and left field, as well as hint as things to come for 161st & River.

Baseball is around the corner as groups of players have begun reporting to Spring Training early. We talk about Clint Frazier breaking out in 2019, a possible trade with San Francisco involving Jacoby Ellsbury, and what a full offseason means for Aaron Judge. We also break down the proposed rule changes in MLB and how we feel about them, and we wrap up by giving you some Yankees prop bets for the 2019 season.

This week we discuss the 2019 Hall of Fame class including former Yankees Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina. We dive into Mariano's numbers and why he deserved to be the first ever unanimous selection. Then we answer listener questions about the AL West and Oakland A's, as well as about our personal playing days which sparks a trip down memory lane.

This week we break down the D.J. LeMahieu signing, analyze the Adam Ottavino deal, and discuss the potential for a legendary bullpen. We prematurely discuss the Sonny Gray trade and then talk about Luis Severino's upcoming arbitration hearing. Finally, we welcome on everyone's favorite news breaker, Dan Clark, to talk about his turbulent winter with Yankees fans.