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Breaking down the Yankees bullpen heading into 2026. We discuss improvements from last year, lingering questions, and what it’ll take for this pen to go from bottom-of-the-pack to a potential top ten strength.

0:00 Intro

0:26 What Went Wrong Last Year

4:40 Matt Blake At Fault?

10:06 Added Velocity

12:30 Individual Improvements

17:41 Outro

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After watching the last three closers struggle, there is a lot of confidence that David Bednar is the real deal. He looked strong for the Bombers at the end of 2025, and with a full season in pinstripes, he should turn some of those lost games from last year into wins. Let's talk about it.

0:00 Intro

0:25 Solid Track Record!

6:12 The Anti Devin Williams

8:12 Stay Connected With Us!

8:30 Big Fastball!

10:33 Good Off-Speed Package

14:23 Pitch Tunneling

16:48 Season Expectations

21:39 Outro

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In this ep, we break down one of baseball’s most electric players. Let’s talk Jazz, why his all-in power approach, blazing speed, and fearless personality make him a perfect fit in the Bronx. From his offensive dominance to elite baserunning, highlight-reel defense, and how he impacts the Yankees’ lineup construction, this episode covers it all.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Jazz Has Killed It Here!

5:01 Too Powerful For His Own Good?

12:38 Stay Connected With Us!

12:58 Off-Speed + Lefties

15:18 Beyond The Bat

19:36 Season Expectations

26:13 Stay Connected With Us!

26:55 LOL Mets Sign Another Yankee

27:52 Outro

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Jalen Brunson, hero ball, and late-game offense under the microscope. We break down why isolation isn’t the problem, how matchup hunting works, and where nuance and structure intersect to make or break these closing time possessions.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Knicks Fans Are Upset

4:43 Stay Connected With Us!

4:48 Misconceptions About Late-Game Iso

6:48 Targeting The Right Matchups

8:55 Exploiting Defense + Play Design

10:44 Film Analysis: Matchup Hunting

13:20 Finding The Middle Ground

15:44 Film Analysis: Finding KAT

16:42 Why Do They Do It?

19:18 Stay Connected With Us!

19:55 Final Thoughts

20:56 Outro

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For our 1,000th episode, we’re talking about a minor league baseball player (fitting for a pod like this). We’ll dive into Rafael Montero, a journeyman reliever the Yankees are taking a chance on with a spring training invite. We unpack some intriguing metrics along the way.

0:00 Intro

0:28 Yanks Sign Rafael Montero

4:05 Stay Connected With Us!

4:57 Fading Fastball?

8:19 Great Splitter

11:57 Low-Usage Slider

13:59 Mixed Bag Sinker

15:27 Lots To Work With?

18:34 Major Questions!

23:04 Outro

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The Knicks just signed Jeremy Sochan. Let's talk about this one..

0:00 Intro

0:25 Knicks Sign Jeremy Sochan

3:16 Bringing Back New York Grit!

7:06 Stay Connected With Us!

8:03 Where Does He Fit In?

14:41 Defensive Upside

16:36 Final Thoughts

17:26 Outro

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Pitchers and catchers are officially in camp, which means baseball is back. In this episode, we focus on one name everyone is watching closely, and one who might return sooner than expected. Let’s talk Gerrit Cole.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Positive Update

4:36 What Will Cole Look Like?

11:39 Stay Connected With Us!

12:40 Who Will Step Up?

19:40 Outro

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In maybe the most fun game of the season, the Knicks absolutely ran the Sixers out of their own building last night at MSG South Jersey. There is a lot to unpack, but I want to zero in on KAT and the spacing he creates, why the proper matchups matter so much for this offense, and the edge Jose Alvarado brings to the table! All-Star break is here.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Recap & Thoughts

9:53 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT

12:01 Film Analysis: Floor Space!

20:21 Matchup Advantages

22:34 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Alvarado

26:48 Up Next

29:27 Stay Connected With Us!

30:20 Trivia

30:55 Outro

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That was some awful defense, and we break down exactly why in a quick film session. Plus, the Knicks’ late game offense was not good either, but as usual, not for the reason everyone keeps pointing to.

0:00 Intro

0:27 Recap & Thoughts

5:37 Film Analysis: ICE Coverage

12:29 Alvarado Garden Debut

13:54 Stay Connected With Us!

14:43 Disappointing Offense Late

21:40 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Hart

22:45 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Huk

23:27 Up Next

24:06 Trivia

24:39 Outro

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How are we feeling, Yankees fans? We break down Goldy’s return, what it means for Rice, whether “running it back” is actually the right move, and if that narrative even holds up. All that and more.

0:00 Intro

0:25 Will Rice Lose Reps?

4:46 Goldy Mashes Lefties!

6:58 Great Insurance

8:13 Veteran Leader

10:12 Promising Metrics

12:45 Stay Connected With Us!

13:40 Running It Back?

22:32 PECOTA Projections Are Out!

24:01 Outro

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