Larry Hardesty fills in for Carlin to discuss the role of professional athletes in social justice issues. He talks to Scott Burnside about the NHL, Rich Coutinho about the Mets, and Kristie Ackert about the Yankees.

3 main themes: Gerrit Cole, Aaron Judge, and Masahiro Tanaka. Oh, and a lack of hitting with RISP. And the longest losing streak in 2 yrs. And a strength & conditioning coach feeling pretty good right about now. It's all in depth analysis.

Larry Hardesty fills in for Chris to offer a very important town hall style show to discuss the NBA strike over the shooting of Jacob Blake with Stephen A Smith, State Senator Jamaal Bailey and more.

Larry Hardesty fills in for Carlin questioning who would be the key player to build a franchise around right now between Luka, Giannis and Zion. Plus, reactions to the NBA playoff action, Mets and much more.

Chris Carlin offers his thoughts on the mounting Yankees injuries specifically why this is extremely alarming for the club’s future, the Mets ownership tug of war and a fresh installment of Beat the Fat Man!

Ugly afternoon Thursday. Yankees were pounded by the Rays this week -- who were the better team. James Paxton and Gleyber Torres both headed for MRI's, after Zack Britton was put on the DL. Can they withstand this barrage of injuries like last year? maybe not, because of one key reason. Other issue -- the Rays are taking special delight in beating up on the Yankees. Next man up on goes so far -- or does it?

Gerrit Cole p[itched decent, but got pissy about being taken out even though the yankees got out of the 7th. We hear from him -- still mad after the game. Bad fielding in the 8th, plus terrible at bats in the 9th cost the Yankees. Numbers with RISP are abysmal vs. Tampa. Can they salvage one? Can Paxton pitch well? Who invented the sleeveless shirt? 2 of 3 of those questions to be answered Thursday.

Chris Carlin helps make the case for the Jets to consider getting Yannik Ngakoue on the roster with Rich Cimini and Rich takes the wind out of his sails. Plus, reacts to the Big Ten’s explanation on why they canned the season.

Masahiro Tanaka was the problem, as Harry Doyle reminds us at the beginning of the podcast (NSF kids.) Yanks had opportunities, but the RISP against the Rays is bad. They also can't hit the Tampa bullpen. Why this -- is becoming a problem the Yankees may have to contend with all year. Aaron Boone & Gerrit Cole speak out on Tatis controversy. updates on Judge & LeMahieu, and a pitching matchup Wednesday night that might not be as good as you think.

Stop making us watch the Boston Red Sox "play baseball." Are you kidding? Brutal. Ho hum night for the Yankees. Luke Voit an underrated part of Yankees' success. One concern is Gleyber Torres' defense -- he's not a shortstop. Emotional comments from Giancarlo Stanton. Good news on DJ LeMahieu. Finally, the Rays come to town red hot -- since the series with the Yankees in Tampa.