Evan & Tiki

Opening Weekend is in the books, and the reactions are already getting loud. After just three games, the Yankees are being talked about like a dominant force with elite pitching and a lineup firing early, while the Mets are already facing questions despite a winning series. It is the perfect mix of excitement and overreaction that only baseball’s return can bring.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber lean into the early storylines, breaking down why the Yankees’ hot start feels both real and exaggerated, and why Mets fans are already uneasy about certain performances. They explore standout pitching, early offensive trends, and the natural urge to draw big conclusions from a tiny sample size as the season gets underway.

Hear from the best guests of the week on WFAN, including Keith Hernandez, Steve Schirripa (14:54), Ron Darling (47:21), Nick Swisher (1:01:17), and Ian Eagle (1:11:02).

The Mets started off the season with a bang, and our hosts have all the instant reaction to a memorable Opening Day, from Carson Benge's MLB intro to the new-look lineup rallying against Paul Skenes. Plus, Evan's journey to finding his wallet that he lost en route to the game!

From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): Opening day never gets old, especially when you can almost guarantee a Mets win. In a day where the Mets knocked out Paul Skenes in the first, the biggest excitement may have come off of Carson Benge's first hit of his career. What a start!

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The Mets had a succesful Opening Day, Ian Eagle joins us ahead of St.Johns-Duke, and much more

Opening Day delivers everything optimism, overreactions, and just enough weirdness to remind you baseball is truly back. The Mets kick off their season with a win that highlights a new identity at the plate, sparking excitement about what this team could become. From patient at-bats to manufacturing runs in multiple ways, there’s plenty to feel good about even if it’s only one game.

The conversation dives into standout performances, early impressions of the revamped roster, and why this version of the Mets feels different from years past. Along the way, things take a turn into the bizarre with a dead bird incident in the outfield, a breakdown of the infamous 9-9-9 challenge, and a wild lost-and-found story that perfectly captures the unpredictability of Opening Day.

Opening Day gave Mets fans more than just baseball—it offered a glimpse into a possible power shift inside the clubhouse. Observations from the pregame introductions spark a bigger conversation: has Juan Soto already become the face and leader of the team, and what does that mean for Francisco Lindor and the Mets moving forward?

Evan and Tiki break down the subtle but telling dynamics between Soto and Lindor, the reaction of younger players, and how roster changes may have paved the way for Soto to take control. They also touch on whether chemistry really matters, reflect on past clubhouse tensions across baseball, and react to Opening Day moments—from anthem controversy to fan overreactions—while weighing what actually matters as the season begins.

The Yankees may have struck out at the trade deadline, but a bigger story could be brewing. Evan and Tiki break down reports that New York already has its eyes on Paul Skenes as a future must-get star, debating whether the Yankees are quietly planning their next massive pitching investment and how it fits into their long-term financial outlook.

Plus, the show takes a chaotic turn with the return of Bad Tiki, bringing wild accusations, over-the-top antics, and a completely unhinged segment that spirals into parody and absurdity. Along the way, the guys touch on early season baseball storylines, fan reactions, and the quirks that make Opening Day and the start of the season so entertaining.

The 4th and final hour of WFAN’s Evan & Tiki is absolute Opening Day chaos!

Baseball takes center stage as the guys dream up the ultimate New York doubleheader and react to early season Yankees lineup decisions that already have fans questioning strategy. The energy builds around what these choices mean long term and how quickly opinions can shift once the season gets underway.

They also break down the buzz around Tom Hanks starring in a new baseball movie and whether it can revive a genre that has been quiet for years, while debating what truly makes a great sports film. The show wraps with a hilarious round of Idiots with Idioms, highlighting the week’s most ridiculous on air slip ups and keeping things light with plenty of laughs.