It’s Walk-off Wednesday! Jeff and Kevin share their thoughts on Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame induction speech and the Blue Jays’ 5-1 win over the Yankees on Tuesday. Former MLB GM Pat Gillick stops by to chat about today’s Hall of Fame ceremony, Walker’s Canadian roots, and Derek Jeter’s iconic career (16:04). Jeff Nelson, former MLB pitcher and co-host of the New York Post’s Pinstripe Podcast, checks in from Yankee Stadium to discuss his experience playing with and against Jeter, the Yankees’ current offensive woes, and Gleyber Torres’ struggles this season (27:25). Brad Lidge, former MLB closer and co-host of Inside Pitch on MLB Network Radio, weighs in on the Yankees’ strikeout issues and Jordan Romano thriving as a closer (46:27). Ben Wagner joins the guys in studio to discuss Steven Matz’s recent success, how Alek Manoah matches up against the Yankees, and Julian Merryweather’s long-awaited return to the bullpen (1:07:17). The guys also incorporate your calls and texts throughout the show!
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