BD4

The Yankees took two of three from the Pirates this week as we discuss the state of the team, Gerrit Cole's dominance, expectations at shortstop, George Lombard Jr.'s timeline, the pressure surrounding him, a Jazz Chisholm comparison, and the harsh nature of the Yankees fanbase!

0:00 Intro

0:22 Two Games Back!

3:34 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

9:41 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

12:12 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Headrick

14:49 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Cole

20:33 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

23:38 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Belli

24:59 Jazz/KAT Parallel

28:54 Still Not Satisfied W/ Volpe?

31:13 George Lombard Expectations

38:10 Outro

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Well they lose to the Dodgers, but there's a lot more to unpack than the final results. In this episode, we talk about the division race, Gerrit Cole's encouraging outing, standout pitching overall, the lineup's struggles without Aaron Judge, the growing need for right-handed bats, and why home runs continue to drive success.

0:00 Intro

0:21 No Need To Doom!

7:01 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

9:56 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Cole

17:01 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

21:24 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

23:19 Yankees Pitching + Matt Blake Gems

29:17 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Headrick

30:51 Homers Are Paramount (Obviously)

35:21 Struggling Without Judge

38:31 Left-Handed Pitching

42:06 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Jazz

43:10 Up Next

43:32 Outro

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We're back. The podcast is back, and more importantly, the Yankees are back to winning. Let's break down this past week and where the team stands heading into the All-Star break.

0:00 Intro

0:23 Getting Hot Again

2:02 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

8:52 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

9:57 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Bednar

11:23 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler

14:37 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

18:21 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Rice

19:55 How Are We Feeling?

22:08 Why The Bats Went Cold

27:21 Offensive Philosophy

32:40 Best Bullpen In Baseball?

35:28 Getting Camilo Right

37:47 Shortstop Is A Non-Issue

40:53 Up Next

41:43 Outro

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Trying to see this through but it's getting tough.

0:00 Intro

0:22 Still Alive, But Slipping

17:38 Outro

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The series isn't even over yet, but it may as well be. We're getting a head start breaking down a miserable weekend at Fenway Park. The injuries have finally caught up to the Yankees, and it shows. But how long will the struggles last? Let's talk about it.

0:00 Intro

0:22 Team Is Struggling!

1:37 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

7:55 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

11:14 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

16:08 Not Ok But Will Be

23:46 Volpe Derangement Syndrome

28:27 Outro

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That was an impressive series, especially the way the Yankees won the two games they took. Let's break it down.

0:00 Intro

0:23 Bouncing Back Strong!

5:37 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

12:57 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

16:19 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

17:52 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Cruz

21:13 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Weathers

24:53 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Goldy

26:33 Dominguez + Power Hitting

34:37 Volpe Hot Hitting Sustainable?

37:12 Up Next

37:57 Outro

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This was a frustrating series to lose at home. They will be fine and if you think otherwise, there's no saving you, but there are still a few things that need to be addressed. Let's do it.

0:00 Intro

0:22 Bad Series From A Good Team

2:13 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

3:42 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Bednar

7:37 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler

11:48 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

15:51 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

19:57 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Rice

21:55 Skubal + Trade Stuff

27:37 Spencer Jones Looks Good

30:28 Being Reasonable And Respectful

37:04 Jazz + Playoff Approach

41:33 Up Next

41:57 Outro

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They may not have gotten the sweep, but the Yankees just keep winning baseball games despite the injuries and tired narratives surrounding this team. Let's talk about how they're doing it. From a starting rotation that's been more than good, to a lineup that's among the best in baseball, to a certain controversial figure from New Jersey who might be heating up?

0:00 Intro

0:21 Yanks Keep Rolling!

1:55 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts

6:01 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Yarbrough

6:56 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts

8:41 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts

10:21 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Weathers

13:19 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Volpe

19:57 Dominguez + Jones

22:01 Production + Value At First Base

25:10 Say No To Singles!

27:45 Up Next

28:30 Outro

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The Knicks are NBA champions and I am all over the place right now. Enjoy whatever this episode is.

0:00 Intro

0:22 How I Became A Knicks Fan

5:39 Thank You, Leon

13:43 New York Is United Again

15:51 When It Happened

18:21 What This Means To Me

20:28 Outro

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Despite the injuries continuing to pile up, the Yankees just keep winning and producing on both sides of the ball. We talk about the team taking five of six on the road and continuing to find ways to win.

0:00 Intro

0:25 An Impressive 5-1 Road Trip

5:19 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts (CLE)

9:14 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts (CLE)

14:36 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Cruz (CLE)

17:08 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts (CLE)

18:32 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Rodon (CLE)

21:52 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Goldy (CLE)

23:49 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts (TOR)

26:50 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts (TOR)

27:51 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler (TOR)

31:24 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts (TOR)

33:19 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Doval (TOR)

35:27 Bullpen Stabilizing

40:43 Volpe Vs. Cab Discourse

42:36 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Jazz (TOR)

45:18 Up Next

46:06 Outro

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