Inside The Mind Of D. Scott

Short answer to the question posed in the title is, yes. They can play with The Rays. Game 1 was not a disaster like people are making it out to be. Clearly The Yankees need to be better offensively but sometimes you have to tip the cap to the opposing pitcher.

We knew this wasn't going to be an easy series.

Let's get into my thoughts on Game 1 and what we need to do in Game 2 (which I like their chances of winning - I explain in the episode).

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Had to drop a bonus episode this week due to The Yankees ending Boston's 2026 season with 2 crushing defeats.

Let's talk about the way they played. What I loved seeing and what got me a little nervous as we head to Tampa Bay for the ALDS.

Here we go!

Today is the final day of the 2026 season so let's recap the year, shall we?

The good, the bad and the ugly. It's all in here. From "The June Swoon" to our pitching staff, what I liked about the offense to what I don't like about our philosophy. And more!

Plus some thoughts on ABS and the replay system for on field calls, and the way the postseason is put together.

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Let's talk about Judge going back to the IL and if I think we're going to see him again at all this year. The injury he has scares me a bit if they're going to try and "rush" him back on the field. I'll explain more but you have to listen to the show.

Let's get into is, shall we?

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GO YANKEES!!!!

How great is it to see Aaron Judge back in The Yankees lineup?? Even crazier is that with Jazz getting hurt, Anthony Volpe is back in the lineup and now playing 2nd.

Let's talk about the impact of having Judge back in the lineup means and let's chat about what Volpe has done since making his return. Both have been positives for our beloved Yankees.

I'll also get into the game between The Yanks and Mets on 9/11, which in my opinion should be an annual thing. I'll talk about the ceremony before the game and the game itself.

Let's get into the show....

And now I'm signing off and changing gears to Honeymoon mode.

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The title pretty much says it all. They need to just keep winning games and hope that Tampa goes on a mini losing streak or a prolonged losing streak, either is fine.

Let's talk about Grisham going to the I.L. and "The Martian" getting called back up. Plus I'm pretty sure that we're on the brink of getting Judge back in the lineup.

Yes, there's some stuff to unpack but not too much.

Let's do it!

Had to hop in the studio and get some things off my chest about the "catch" or in this case "no catch". Allow me to speak directly to the Red Sox fans that claim that this one play cost them the game. Let's address the lack of offense from Boston. Let's address the fact that Boston gave up on the game. See, none of that is actually being talked about by anyone. They're concerned with the umps ruling and it being upheld by the review. I'll also talk about the lack of professionalism by the Red Sox broadcaster that said that Jazz is busch league and that the Sox should send a message and drill Austin Wells with a pitch.

There are 27 outs for both teams in every game and you have to play them all out.

Hope you enjoy this one Yankees fans!

Has the Yankees offense finally figured out that doing the little things at the plate actually helps you win games? Do they finally have the correct approach at the plate? More importantly, will they stick with it?

Let's talk about it.

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I'm trying really hard to not get ahead of myself but are The Yankees actually better that we've given them credit for, for most of the season? It's been frustrating, yes, but all things considered and with Judge and Stanton (done for the season) not being in the lineup for a huge portion of this year, they have the 2nd best record in the AL.

Yes, the offense hasn't been what we hoped for. But the pitching is stellar, the bullpen is insane, and the offense has given them enough production to win games. They currently have 74 wins. Sure, it hasn't been ideal and key guys haven't stepped up like we hoped, but they've still managed to win more ball games than you would think....especially with the way we ALL talk about them. Don't get it twisted, I'm not happy with the production we've seen at the plate but winning is winning.

Let's talk about it. They just swept Baltimore and took 2 out of 3 against Toronto. Plus they won the season series against The Blue Jays.

Ok, let's get into this weeks show! Hope you enjoy it!

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Saw a quote that said that the Yanks won't win a World Series because their defense is bad. That's only partially true. However, the team's defense isn't the issue or the reason they won't win a WS. The defense has actually been pretty good as of late minus a hiccup here and there. The team's issue is poor preparation and poor fundamentals. I talk about it in the episode so that's as far as I'll take it in the description.

Let's talk about coaching, the little things that aren't done and some other stuff.

Want to get going? Me too....

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