Evan & Tiki

Cinco de Luncho, sparked by the news that CC Sabathia’s No. 52 is headed for Monument Park. The guys draft the next five New York athletes most likely to have their numbers retired, sparking debates across all four major sports.

On the list: Carmelo Anthony’s complicated Knicks legacy, Chris Kreider’s Rangers records and playoff heroics, Jacob deGrom’s emotional Mets case despite finishing elsewhere, and the glaring omission of Darrelle Revis — arguably the greatest Jet ever — whose No. 24 still isn’t retired. Callers weigh in on whether team success should matter, how fan emotion shapes these decisions, and why some franchises move faster than others.

The conversation expands into what makes a number-retirement truly meaningful, how rivalries and late-career moves affect legacies, and whether teams sometimes wait for the “right moment” to celebrate former stars. It’s a passionate, cross-town debate to close the hour, mixing nostalgia, hot takes, and a little disbelief at who’s still waiting for the call.

CC Sabathia’s No. 52 will be retired on the final Saturday of the regular season, and the reaction is pure excitement… mixed with disbelief that anyone would object. The guys explain why a first-ballot Hall of Famer going in as a Yankee automatically qualifies, why the “only one championship” argument doesn’t hold up, and how CC embodied the post-dynasty era of Yankees greatness.

Callers weigh in with comparisons to Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and other retired numbers, sparking a larger debate about what the true criteria should be in the Bronx. The conversation also veers into legacy talk, Cy Young arguments, and just how much Sabathia meant to the 2009 title run and the franchise’s identity for more than a decade.

A passionate defense of CC closes the segment, along with a quick look at the broader landscape of retired numbers across New York sports and who could be next.

St. John’s gets embarrassed by UConn, and the reaction swings between “flush it” and “this is exactly what can sink you in March.” The guys break down how a team that dominated the Big East can look completely unrecognizable on a cold shooting night, and why that is what makes the tournament so terrifying. Is it a one off anomaly, or a warning sign that the Johnnies are one bad stretch away from an early exit?

Plus, CC Sabathia’s number is officially headed to the rafters, and it sparks a bigger conversation about legacy, peaks, and what it means to be forever tied to New York.

The segment also circles back through the morning’s hottest topics with calls pouring in, including more Jets trade talk and what building in the trenches actually says about a team’s plan.

A wild morning in New York sports as the Jets execute a defensive shakeup and the Yankees face a bizarre health update. The guys react to the Jets trading Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat is Aaron Glenn building a brick wall or just treading water? Plus, we dive into the "Andy Dalton to the Jets" rumors: Is the 38-year-old veteran a viable bridge or a sign of desperation for Frank Reich’s offense? On the diamond, Giancarlo Stanton’s goal is a full season, but his inability to "open a bag of chips" has fans calling for Jason Dominguez. We take your calls on whether Kirk Cousins is the only real answer and why Hendon Hooker is suddenly the most talked-about name on the practice squad.

The Stanton “can’t open a bag of chips” saga takes another turn as the conversation shifts from tennis elbow to a scarier possibility: could this be an arthritis-style issue that requires constant warming up just to function? The guys debate what it means for Stanton’s season, why he’s always the first one on the field, and whether the Yankees should treat him like an October-only investment.

Then it turns into a baseball nerd fest in the best way: a caller dives into the strike zone math, and the show unpacks the ABS challenge system, why players want it in big moments, why umpires may want it even more, and how it could change in-game strategy. Is “best of both worlds” the right approach, or does full ABS feel inevitable?

Plus, the quarterback conversation heats up. A Giants fan calls from Florida to question Jaxson Dart’s durability, sparking a bigger debate about availability, concussions, wear-and-tear, and what young QBs need around them to survive in New York.

Stanton’s elbow, ABS chaos, and QB risk all in one stretch of radio.

The Jets make a bold defensive move, sending Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee and bringing in massive nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat as the franchise pivots toward a new scheme. With Robert Saleh reunited with Johnson and Aaron Glenn installing his vision, Shaun and Tiki break down what this deal says about the Jets’ long-term plan.

Are the Jets shifting to a 3–4 front? Does this lock in a defense-first draft strategy with the No. 2 pick?

Plus, the quarterback question still looms. Should the Jets focus on building an elite defense now and target the loaded QB class next year, or is that too risky in today’s NFL?

A deep dive into the trade, the scheme change, the draft implications, and whether this finally gives the Jets a clear identity heading into the season.

Just weeks after a clean bill of health, Giancarlo Stanton’s shocking admission about his elbow pain has Yankees fans on edge. If he “can’t open a bag of chips,” how can he swing a bat for a full season? Evan and Tiki react to Stanton’s revealing quotes, Aaron Boone’s defense of his toughness, and what this really means for the Yankees’ lineup plans.

Plus, the Yankees quietly add veteran Randal Grichuk to the mix. Is it simple bench depth, or a sign the team is bracing for Stanton to miss significant time? The conversation expands to Jason Domínguez, Spencer Jones, and whether this injury could fast-track the youth movement in the Bronx.

Is Stanton being heroic… or is this a warning sign the Yankees can’t ignore?

Evan has thoughts on the Jets regime speaking, plus baseball controversy in Spring Training

In this segment, we dive deep into the ultimate tale of two New York franchises, tackling the growing frustration surrounding the Jets and the behind-the-scenes drama brewing with the Giants. We unpack why Aaron Glenn’s “superpower” rhetoric is falling completely flat with diehard fans who are exhausted by the "fake it before you make it" mentality, while contrasting it with the quiet, proven confidence of GM Darren McGee. Plus, we pull no punches reacting to the latest media leaks regarding Joe Schoen and Giants ownership, break down why a veteran like Kirk Cousins might just be a "bridge to nowhere," and even take a detour for a legendary caller with a jaw-dropping physical feat. Are the Jets actually turning a corner, or are we just buying into the same old grandiose promises?

It was a loaded hour of basketball drama and sports philosophy. The Knicks’ offense stalled again, Karl-Anthony Towns disappeared, and the finger-pointing is officially underway. Is it on KAT for not demanding the ball, on the coach for not forcing the issue, or on Jalen Brunson for slipping into hero ball instead of running the team? Plus, a major playoff wrinkle: Mitchell Robinson’s impact raises a real question about whether the Knicks’ starting lineup needs to change when games actually matter.

Then the focus shifts to Cleveland, where the addition of James Harden suddenly has people rethinking the Eastern Conference hierarchy. Are the Cavaliers finally a legitimate threat, or is this just another chapter in Harden’s long history of regular-season hype and postseason disappointment? Knicks fans weigh in on whether they fear Cleveland at all and how the East really stacks up right now.

The conversation takes a surprising turn into a heated debate about legacy and loyalty: what matters more to athletes, winning for their country or winning for their franchise? With Olympic baseball on the horizon and the World Baseball Classic looming, the guys ask how New York would react if a star like Aaron Judge ever said a gold medal meant more than a World Series. The answer might not be pretty.

From lineup decisions to contender credibility to the emotional divide between fans and players, this hour covers everything fueling the current sports conversation.