BD4

Yanks hit the All-Star break with four invitees. We break down standout moments, letdowns, and what’s next.

0:00 Intro

1:25 How This Works

3:31 Team Grade

7:51 Austin Wells

10:25 J.C. Escarra

11:38 Paul Goldschmidt

13:02 Ben Rice

14:19 Jazz Chisholm Jr.

16:33 Anthony Volpe

18:25 Oswald Peraza

19:38 Jasson Dominguez

21:30 Trent Grisham

22:49 Aaron Judge

23:58 Cody Bellinger

25:08 Giancarlo Stanton

26:12 PROMO BREAK

26:50 Max Fried

28:46 Carlos Rodon

30:03 Will Warren

31:08 Rest Of Rotation

31:50 Fernando Cruz

33:16 Devin Williams

34:43 Luke Weaver

35:54 Mark Leiter Jr.

36:50 Tim Hill

37:54 Ian Hamilton

38:56 Jonathan Loaisiga

40:05 Outro

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The Yankees drop another series—this time to the Cubs—and it’s flat-out unacceptable. We dig into whether they’re officially entering “pretender” territory, examine their abominable bullpen, and talk trade rumors, rotation standouts, and more!

0:00 Intro

1:25 Contenders Or Pretenders?

8:23 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

10:49 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

13:31 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

17:58 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Rodon

20:31 Bullpen Makeover Needed!!

28:13 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Effross

29:20 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Belli

30:53 Outro

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Is the misery finally over? Unless the Yankees just pulled off the most convincing fake-out of the century, it looks like tides are turning. The front office is speaking with urgency, the on-field energy is real, and decisions seem way more deliberate. We’re breaking down the shift in vibes as the Yanks swept the Mariners—and the spark that might be fueling this turnaround. Plus, Russ Lichti from ⁨@nyyankeedad⁩ joined us on Sunday, July 6th to vent, reflect, and talk through the Yankees’ struggles leading up to this series. Tap in.

0:00 Intro

1:24 Reemerging As Contenders

10:47 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

13:57 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

16:26 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

18:58 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Stanton

21:12 Bench Depth

25:11 Consistent, Confident Offense

31:18 PROMO BREAK

32:18 Any Hope At All For The Pen?

38:25 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Williams

40:23 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Warren

42:20 Cam Schlittler Awesome Debut!

47:43 Up Next

48:12 PROMO BREAK

48:34 Trivia

49:58 Russ Lichti Joins Us!

1:25:52 Outro

Trivia: Name the five different Yankees who’ve hit leadoff home runs this season.

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We’ve hit a pivotal stretch in the season, and honestly, I’m not sure where I stand with this team anymore. It’s starting to feel like another year where the Yankees just don’t have what it takes. I’m not out on them—but yeah, I’m officially concerned. Remember entering the season when it was all about pitching and defense? That mantra feels like a distant memory. Let's talk.

0:00 Intro

1:24 Fundamentals!

9:38 Way Too Relaxed

13:40 Bullpen Still Needs Velo

21:00 Can This Be Fixed?

25:51 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Fried

26:18 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Hill

26:30 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Belli

27:20 PROMO BREAK

28:42 Up Next

30:43 Trivia

31:14 Outro

Trivia: Which Yankees slugger from 2010 to 2013 later played for the Blue Jays in 2018?

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The Yankees finally woke up! In Episode 880 of BD4, we break down the Bronx Bombers’ much-needed series win over the A’s. From Jazz Chisholm’s electric bat to Will Warren's five shutout, we cover it all.

0:00 Intro

3:13 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

4:58 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

7:06 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

10:58 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Jazz

21:20 Bats Wake Up (As Expected)

26:29 Catcher Platoon?

31:45 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Warren

34:46 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Hill

37:02 Up Next

38:27 PROMO BREAK

39:41 Trivia

40:28 Outro

Trivia: Which Yankee holds the franchise record for most 150-game seasons?

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Yanks drop another series, and with the division lead slipping to just half a game, it’s time to get serious. In this episode, we dig into everything from lineup inconsistencies and situational hitting struggles to extra-inning woes. Plus, we check in on Jasson Dominguez’s rookie campaign at the halfway mark—what’s working, what’s not, and what comes next!

0:00 Intro

1:25 Division Lead Dwindling!

3:36 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

9:27 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

15:18 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

17:04 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Fried

19:40 Boom Or Bust Offense?

27:14 PROMO BREAK

27:53 Situational At-Bats & Extras

35:08 PROMO BREAK

35:34 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Cruz

39:33 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Dominguez

45:16 First Base Platoon

47:05 Yanks Need Another All-Star

51:41 Up Next

52:16 PROMO BREAK

52:40 Trivia

53:27 Outro

Trivia: Paul O’Neill was selected to five All-Star games in his career. How many were with the Yankees and how many with the Reds?

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Finally! A series win! The Bombers rebound to take two from the Orioles in a thrilling series! Dominant pitching and a resurgent lineup - let's break it all down!

0:00 Intro

1:24 So They Don't Suck?

5:13 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

8:45 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

11:01 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

18:46 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Jazz

22:10 Making Them Pay For Walking Judge

25:43 Too Many Good Hitters

31:57 Yankees Pitching Lab

38:06 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schmidt

42:36 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Cruz

44:54 Up Next

46:20 PROMO BREAK

47:33 Trivia

48:55 Outro

Trivia: Which of his Yankees teammates finished second to Don Mattingly in the 1984 American League batting race?

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Figure it the fuck out.

0:00 Intro

2:48 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

4:07 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

9:15 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

10:17 Game 4 Recap & Thoughts

12:26 Aaron Boone's Yankees

17:30 Worried About The Bats?

21:20 Judge Needs A Robin

24:56 Volpe Looks Atrocious

31:19 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Stanton

32:33 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schmidt

34:02 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Williams

35:27 Up Next

36:10 PROMO BREAK

37:31 Trivia

38:08 Outro

Trivia: With which American League team did the Yankees negotiate a 17-player trade in 1954?

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Yanks sweep the Royals. Volpe & Wells look really good right now.

0:00 Intro

3:07 In-House Stuff

10:12 Dominguez Has To Play

12:35 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

15:56 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

18:20 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

20:12 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Williams

21:41 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schmidt

24:36 Chicken Parm Bros Raking!

32:50 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Wells

33:54 Start Respecting This Lineup!

35:41 PROMO BREAK

36:53 Up Next

37:33 Trivia

38:24 Outro

Trivia: Which two Yankees pitchers won their 200th career games in back-to-back games in 2004?

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A disastrous showing on the mound—Yankee pitching was nowhere to be found. But is that really anything new? A breakdown of the abominable mess they call a pitching staff in this episode.

0:00 Intro

1:24 Should We Be Concerned Now?

6:46 PROMO BREAK

7:07 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

9:26 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

14:01 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

16:54 Some Red Sox Random Hates The Yankees

18:02 Aaron Boone Decision-Making

22:06 Bullpen Kind Of Sucks

27:13 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): De Los Santos

31:22 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Warren

34:37 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Judge

35:57 Weaker Bats Heating Up?

42:21 Up Next

43:38 Trivia

45:19 Outro

Trivia: Who managed the Yankees to 8 pennants and 7 World Series wins before retiring, only to unretire and almost manage the Red Sox to a pennant?

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