Curtain Call

Flip and Justin try to pick up the pieces after the Yankees performance in Game 5 of the World Series. They wonder what the fundamental shortcomings stem from, and how to address it for next year. Speaking of next year, the hosts look to what comes next following Juan Soto’s comments after Game 5.

Flip and Justin reflect on the first three games of the World Series, and how the Yankees should have never been in a 3-0 hole. They discuss the residual results of an epic Game 1, and how and why the Yankees' strengths have not shown up in the Fall Classic.

Flip and Justin size up a massive World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers. Both look back at the journey the Yankees have been on from a year ago until now, and they explain what needs to go right for the Yankees in a World Series that’s made for everyone. The hosts also discuss how this matchup impacts the business of the sport.

Flip and Justin look back at the first two games of the ALCS and wonder what Aaron Judge’s first home run of October could lead to. The Yankees are on the doorstep of a pennant despite not playing their best brand of baseball. Can it hold up? Plus, both explain why they would make lineup changes ahead of Game 3 in Cleveland.

Flip and Justin discuss what they saw from the first two games of the ALDS between the Yankees and Royals, wonder if momentum is still with the Yankees, and whether the supporting cast of each team will decide this series.

Flip and Justin get set for the Royals-Yankees ALDS matchup, and explain why Kansas City might be the biggest obstacle the Yankees face the entire month of October. The hosts detail what areas of this Yankees team excite and worry them as the team gets ready for Game 1 on Saturday. Pre and postgame coverage of every postseason game is on YES Network and the YES app!

With less than three weeks to go, are the Yankees primed to peak at the end of the regular season? Have the recent moves given us the best version of the Yankees roster all season? John and Justin answer those questions, their concerns (or lack there of) regarding recent cold streaks for Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, and give us their projected playoff series rotations. Plus, John tries to guess what Justin has in common with Brad Pitt (hint: not much)!

John and Justin try to gauge the fans’ satisfaction level of the first-place New York Yankees. They discuss whether Aaron Judge’s home run chase in 2024 is more exciting than 2022. They also wonder which pursuit has more juice: Judge’s home run pursuit or Shohei Ohtani’s pursuit of a 50/50 season? Lastly, the hosts try and figure out the most optimal Yankees bullpen over the final month and into the postseason.

John and Justin give their biggest takeaways from the Yankees 5-1 road trip through Boston and Philadelphia. They examine whether Alex Verdugo and Gleyber Torres have turned a corner on offense and look at the emergence of Austin Wells. Then, the hosts examine the Yankees' moves at the trade deadline and whether they made enough additions. Plus, 26 Emmy nominations!

John and Justin feel like it’s time for what’s become the annual question out of the All-Star break: just who are the Yankees?! The hosts wonder if the Yankees are good enough to be the most aggressive team ahead of the trade deadline. And with the deadline itself, both believe it is crucial for MLB to start pushing the deadline date back to mid-August.