In this episode, we talk about a player who I think has developed a strangely negative perception among the Yankees fanbase, even though his contract has been perfectly fine so far. We break down Carlos Rodon’s tenure with the Yankees, why it has gone pretty well, and why there are still fair reasons for skepticism moving forward.

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0:25 Summarizing Rodon's Tenure

6:05 Adding A Changeup Saved Him!

10:50 Avoiding Damage Contact

13:13 Stay Connected With Us!

14:19 Stuff Decline?

19:47 Outro

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Carlos Lagrange is one of the most fascinating arms in the Yankees' system. At 6 foot 7, 248 pounds, the #2 prospect in the organization and a top 100 prospect in baseball, he brings elite velocity, two distinct sliders, and a devastating changeup that plays off a riding four seam fastball. Let's talk!

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0:25 Who Is Carlos Lagrange?

3:44 Great Pitch Mix

6:52 An Extremely Tough At-Bat!

9:59 Stay Connected With Us!

10:57 Starter Or Reliever?

14:50 Big League ETA

15:51 Final Thoughts

17:36 Outro

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Well, they didn’t lose. In a lackluster matchup, we break down how the Knicks managed to slip past a bad Bulls team. Brunson and Towns clicked on both ends. Let’s dive in.

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0:25 Recap & Thoughts

3:28 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT

4:29 KAT's Scoring Uptick

10:18 Brunson's Reads

13:46 How The Defense Has Picked Up

16:59 Stay Connected With Us!

17:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet

19:48 Up Next

20:30 Trivia

20:50 Outro

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What a win. And what a response after the Pistons loss. Plenty to unpack, but there is one topic in particular. I wonder what that could be.

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0:28 Recap & Thoughts

4:08 Suboptimal Lineups

10:27 Embracing Five-Out

16:16 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT

17:02 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Alvarado

17:59 Up Next

18:57 Stay Connected With Us!

19:32 Outro

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We have all heard the line by now: the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. So let’s dig into it. Mike Brown’s rotations, Karl-Anthony Towns’s role, the defensive concerns versus the Pistons, and everything else. Let’s get into it.

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0:28 Recap & Thoughts

4:14 Got Good Offense

6:54 Towns' Involvement

16:16 Stay Connected With Us!

17:14 What Happened On Cade PnRs?

22:01 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

22:51 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet

23:44 Should The Pistons Be Favorites?

25:33 Up Next

26:21 Trivia

26:57 Outro

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Exhibition play kicks off this Friday, and excitement is in the air! For many Yankees fans, anticipation is high, but not everyone shares that enthusiasm. Let’s dive into why opinions are so split and what has people feeling both optimistic and skeptical heading into the season.

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0:26 It's Ok To Change Your Mind!

7:37 Talent Doesn't Vanish In October

11:03 Strikeouts + Power

15:56 Judge Comments

19:51 Outro

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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