The Yankees are reportedly checking in on Framber Valdez. Is he a fit? We break down why he could work, the potential red flags, his pitch mix, dive into the analytics, and more.

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0:26 Heyman Report

3:49 Rock Solid Resume!

5:47 Poor Character!

8:27 Insane Movement!

10:52 Ground Ball + Whiff Rates

13:30 Run Value Vs. Results

15:06 Stay Connected With Us!

16:03 Peralta Or Framber?

19:53 Outro

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Plenty of season left. Bigtime problems here. We discuss.

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0:28 Recap & Thoughts

10:37 Stay Connected With Us!

11:35 Same Issues Vs. Switching

15:45 Mikal Still Afraid Of Contact

18:31 Where To Go From Here

21:57 Outro

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Pitchers and catchers report in less than a month, and the Yankees have finally made a major league move. Ryan Weathers will be in pinstripes this season. What does this say about their approach to the starting pitching market? Is it a smart addition or a misstep? What does Weathers actually do well? We break it all down.

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0:26 First Major Move!

5:52 Big League Issues

8:24 Stay Connected With Us!

9:34 The Intrigue

15:20 Where Does He Slot In?

17:11 Outro

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Diving into film from the Blazers game. We split this episode into two parts. First, we break down how the Knicks are using Josh Hart more effectively this year when he is crossmatched. Then we look at a few defensive possessions and how the Knicks did a better job staying home on isolations. Enjoy!

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0:26 Two Big Themes From Portland

5:01 Optimizing Hart | Clip 1

5:58 Optimizing Hart | Clip 2

6:30 Optimizing Hart | Clip 3

7:28 Optimizing Hart | Clip 4

8:24 Optimizing Hart | Clip 5

9:44 Stay Connected With Us!

12:04 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 1

12:58 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 2

13:28 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 3

13:57 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 4

14:44 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 5

15:24 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 6

15:50 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 7

16:12 Outro

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Important win for the Knicks in Portland last night, with a lot to break down. Josh Hart’s return paid dividends, plus plenty to unpack in the halfcourt on both ends, some interesting lineup combinations, sharp decision-making, and more.

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0:26 Recap & Thoughts

4:21 Really Promising Switches

8:43 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Hart

9:48 Hart Halfcourt Connector

16:18 Brown's Rotations

22:33 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch

23:49 Stay Connected With Us!

24:52 Up Next

26:41 Trivia

27:21 Outro

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As a cash strapped small market franchise with zero name recognition, the Yankees are at it again with another savvy winter move! This time it’s Kaleb Ort! We break down the big righty, what he might bring, whether it actually means anything, and more.

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0:26 Out On Belli (Too Broke!)

1:48 Who Is Kaleb Ort?

6:03 What Does He Bring?

8:38 Does He Have A Role?

10:30 Ineffective Changeup

11:24 Stay Connected With Us!

12:16 Homers + Walks

14:23 Dumpster Diving (Bc We're Broke!)

17:25 Outro

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After a tough loss to the Suns, we share our unfiltered thoughts on this Knicks team, highlighting some positive takeaways while also addressing the big question marks that lie ahead.

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0:28 Recap & Thoughts

4:47 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Deuce

6:25 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch

7:25 Defensive Versatility

17:19 Stay Connected With Us!

17:52 Back To Old Habits Late

19:39 Brunson/Towns Duo

22:58 Up Next

23:21 Stay Connected With Us!

23:59 Trivia

24:46 Outro

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The Knicks need Jalen Brunson to improve on defense, but the situation is more complicated than it seems. We break down Brunson’s defensive issues, what has to change, why it’s so concerning, and more.

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0:26 Alarmingly Bad Defense?

6:32 On/Off Ball Issues

9:28 Solutions

16:22 Final Thoughts

18:01 Outro

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Thank God. Deuce should start every game. Let’s break it down.

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0:25 Recap & Thoughts

6:40 Five-Out Remains Their Best Look

12:25 Targeting James Harden

16:07 Stay Connected With Us!

17:18 Exploiting Help With Pace

20:56 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

21:58 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Kolek

23:07 Up Next

23:55 Trivia

24:38 Outro

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Ryan McMahon put up some poor numbers for the Yankees last year. But a lot of the underlying stuff show a player who can drive value in multiple ways. From his hard-hit rates to his on-base skills to his glovework, we break down why he could be an underrated asset if managed smartly. Deep dive into his bat, his versatility, and why the Yankees fan should give The Mc a second chance.

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2:58 McMahon's First Stint

7:06 Stay Connected With Us!

7:30 Offensive Profile

10:46 What's Holding McMahon Back?

14:07 Cash Is Good At Finding Value

16:04 McMahon Expectations

18:08 Stay Connected With Us!

18:55 Edward Cabrera To Chicago

26:28 Outro

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