R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

This week, Ryan is joined by former Yankee pitcher and current YES network analyst David Cone to discuss the Yankees' playoff hopes down the stretch of this season. Ryan and David review Luis Severino’s first MLB appearance since 2019, discuss the Bombers’ best lineup, preview this weekend’s Red Sox series, and talk about how dangerous the Blue Jays have become in the AL wild-card race.

Host: Ryan Ruocco

Guest: David Cone

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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This week, we welcome Ryan’s baby daughter into the ‘R2C2’ family (0:30) before CC discusses his trip to Cooperstown for Derek Jeter’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction (14:00) and what Jeter meant to the Yankees over the last two and a half decades.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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CC slings heat about the recent Mets thumbs-down controversy, Justin Fields, and Cody Bellinger’s 2021 struggles (0:30). Then, the guys are joined by White Sox star Tim Anderson to discuss his walk-off in the MLB 'Field of Dreams' game, why he doesn’t mind making enemies among his rival MLB cohorts, what it takes to hit .300 in the modern game, and how he’s drastically improved his defense at the MLB level (29:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Tim Anderson

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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This week, CC and Ryan discuss the continued Yankees hot streak and they TV shows they’re most enjoying right now (0:31) before inviting on Yankees shortstop Andrew Velazquez to talk about his magical run since being called up, growing up in the Bronx and playing for the Yankees, how positive self-talk helped him get to this point, and more (18:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Andrew Velazquez

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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We open with another week of positive Yankees results and speculate whether or not this team is starting to look like a World Series contender (0:45) before reacting to the Mets’ recent skid and Steve Cohen’s critical tweet (30:00). Finally, we discuss Shohei Ohtani’s MVP-worthy 2021 campaign and where this season ranks among the all-time greats (41:00). 

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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We open this week’s show by breaking down whether or not the Yankees' post–trade deadline hot streak is real (0:30). Then, we take the temperature of the NBA after the flurry of offseason moves last week (37:30) before answering listener questions (45:00).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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We talk to Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler about his days at Vanderbilt, the key to success in the playoffs, his game day rituals, and much more (29:00). Plus, CC slings heat about the New York Giants fighting in training camp, NBA free agency, and his suggested change for the MLB CBA.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Walker Buehler

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah

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We talk to Drew Robinson, who used to play for the Giants and is now a mental health advocate with the team, about his struggles with mental health and why it’s so important to address this topic in athletics. Drew also talks about how he has gotten help and what drove him to help others.Please note that this episode contains discussion about suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Drew Robinson

Producer: Steve Ahlman and Sadye Zillo

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We talk to ESPN MLB reporter Jeff Passan about the biggest dominoes to fall at the trade deadline, including the Joey Gallo trade. Plus, CC slings heat about Aaron Rodgers, Kendall Graveman, and more. 

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Jeff Passan

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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CC is off this week, so Ryan flies solo, talking Bucks-Suns reactions and Yankees second-half plans (1:00). Then we open the mailbag to answer your questions on Brook Lopez, the best games Ryan has called, Yankees legends, and more (21:00).

Host: Ryan Ruocco

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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