CC opens the show by slinging heat about Francisco Lindor and the New York media. Then, with the WNBA season starting this weekend, we’re joined by WNBA legend Rebecca Lobo to discuss how far the league has come and what she’s most excited for this season. Plus, she and CC share their best sports-parent stories. 

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Rebecca Lobo

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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In this bonus episode, Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka joins the show to discuss the difficulties of being drafted as a catcher out of high school, his relationships with Gerrit Cole and Gary Sanchez, the first time he ever caught CC, and his recent tear at the plate.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Kyle Higashioka

Producers: Steve Ahlman, Bobby Wagner, and Sadye Zillo

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CC and Ryan are joined by Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris to talk about his growth as a player, what it feels like to be on a team that added two former MVPs, and which Marvel personalities the Nets Big Three most closely align with (21:00). Plus: CC slings heat on the NBA play-in game, Yankees fans, and ESPN’s ‘Star Wars’ baseball broadcast (0:20).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Joe Harris

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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In this bonus episode, the guys are joined by NBA analyst Amin Elhassan to show off their deep knowledge of the Star Wars canon, discuss the future projects they’re most excited to watch, and share their ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ series predictions.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Amin Elhassan

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sadye Zillo

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This week, we’re joined by ESPN NBA analyst and former NBA All-Star Mark Jackson to discuss the recent spell of injuries in the NBA, the “New York City point guard," his best Patrick Ewing stories, whether he’ll coach again in the league, and more.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Mark Jackson

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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This week on Slingin’ Heat, CC has some advice for Yankees fans, a take on the back end of the Dodgers bullpen, and predictions for the NBA Finals (0:30). Then, we’re joined by five-time All-Star and Yankee lifer Jorge Posada to talk about the Yankees turn-of-the-century dynasty, the 2009 World Series team, catching CC, how he would’ve used analytics, and more (21:30).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Jorge Posada

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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This week, CC slings heat about the athleticism of the league’s best stars and the length of games (0:45), before we are joined by Marlins breakout star Jazz Chisholm (30:59). Jazz shares his first interactions with CC and Derek Jeter, as well as what it was like to grow up playing baseball in the Bahamas and how he felt when he got traded for Zac Gallen.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Jazz Chisholm

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In this bonus episode, CC and Ryan answer your mailbag questions on the best spots CC ate at on the road, the Yankees' 2019 London trip, Jordan Montgomery’s recent start versus the Rays, and more.

Hosts: CC Sabathia, Ryan Ruocco

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This week, CC slings heat about Shohei Ohtani, Gerrit Cole, and relievers giving away their pitches to opposing hitters too easily (0:17). Then, five-time World Series champion David Cone joins the podcast to share his insight into the advancement of pitch analytics and sequencing, the catcher-pitcher relationship, using foreign substances to get a better grip while pitching, and more (20:30).

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: David Cone

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Francisco Lindor just signed the third-largest contract in MLB history with the New York Mets, so the 'R2C2' crew invited him on to welcome him to the city. We talk the contract negotiations, his time in Cleveland, who he’s connected with on the Mets, and where he’s going to get his first slice of pizza.

Hosts: CC Sabathia, John Jastresmki

Guest: Francisco Lindor

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