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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Football fans can thank the Knicks for bringing the bad vibes to New England yesterday! In a fun Sunday matinee, the Knicks dominated the Celtics in every phase, especially after halftime. We break down their performance, Jose Alvarado’s debut, Mo Diawara’s impact, how they navigated Joe Mazulla’s coverages, and more!

0:00 Intro

0:26 Recap & Thoughts

4:51 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

7:15 Connectivity + Disruption!

13:57 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Diawara

16:04 Exploiting Crossmatches W/ Mo

19:12 Stay Connected With Us!

20:09 Hart/Towns Crossmatches

23:02 Jose Alvarado Debuts!

25:37 Up Next

26:31 Trivia

27:04 Outro

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Let's talk about Ryan Weathers! The former top prospect has a pitch mix that screams Matt Blake pitching lab. Upside arm, health questions, fascinating fit for the Yankees.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Can Ryan Weathers Breakout?

7:47 Recent Big League Success

13:02 Bullet Slider + Hard Two-Seam

15:58 Pitch Tunneling

18:21 Plan + Projections

23:02 WBC In 25 Days!!

25:17 Outro

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Let's go!! That was wild. In just a half-hour, there’s so much to break down—from the double-OT win over Denver to the injuries and the Knicks’ trade deadline moves. That's now eight in a row, but last night was the best win of the year by far. Let’s dive in.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Recap & Thoughts

2:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

5:28 How The Knicks Punished Denver's Bigs

9:18 Last Night's Rotations Were...

11:54 Stay Connected With Us!

12:33 Brunson/Towns Dynamic

16:23 Bigtime Switches + Bridges Clutch!

22:23 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch

23:46 Alvarado Trade + Deuce Surgery

27:59 Up Next

28:42 Stay Connected With Us!

29:06 Trivia

29:56 Outro

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Your Knicks have won seven basketball games in a row. Let's talk about why.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Can We Relax Yet?

3:21 Injuries Becoming Problematic

7:04 Spacing + Matchups!

10:36 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mikal

11:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet

13:01 Other Contributions

15:35 Absurd Numbers!

17:31 Up Next

18:20 Outro

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