Curtain Call

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.

Flip and Justin discuss their biggest concerns with the Yankees, and which areas currently need the most fixing from outside the organization. Both believe the first series against the Red Sox exposed some deficiencies on this Yankees team, and why the Yankees have the talent to return to playing well. The hosts also wonder why the Yankees have yet to play at a higher level against division opponents.

John and Justin look back at the weekend series against the Dodgers, and why October only holds the true “statement series.” The hosts examine what the lineup is without Juan Soto, and express their level of concern over the right side of the Yankees infield. Both explain why Aaron Judge has ascended to another level among all-time Yankee greats.

Flip and Justin discuss the team’s biggest surprises through the first 50 games. Flip believes bullpen upgrades will be needed and addressed. The duo discusses what choices the Yankees will have to make once DJ LeMahieu and Gerrit Cole return from their respective injuries, and they dive into Hal Steinbrenner’s recent comments about Juan Soto and payroll sustainability.

Flip and Justin discuss the Yankees' current success without Gerrit Cole, and how it can be sustained. Does Juan Soto’s impending free agency come to mind with every great thing he does on the field? How juiced up are you for the Astros series? Plus, the Knicks and Rangers playoff run and what it does for New York City.

Flip and Justin discuss Aaron Boone’s ejection in Monday’s game vs Oakland and how little public accountability umpires have received. They give their way-too-early impressions and concerns on the Yankees season thus far, thoughts on John Sterling’s retirement, and a quick reflection on Whitey Ford.

John and Justin dissect what matters from the Yankees' four-game sweep of the Astros and what might be an overreaction. They discuss how Juan Soto’s fingerprints are all over the offense and what small details could add up over a long season. John and Justin also debate Clay Holmes in the closer’s role.