SportsVoice with Mike Formisano

SportsVoice with Mike Formisano

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SportsVoice with Mike Formisano episodes

  • NFL Week 5 Preview: Buccaneers Stun Cowboys + Guardians Force ALDS Game 5 MLB | Oct. 9, 2026

    The Guardians have forced a winner-take-all Game 5 after storming back from a 2-0 series deficit against the White Sox. Mike breaks down Cleveland’s nine-run outburst, Chicago’s bullpen collapse, and what is now the final remaining Division Series matchup before the ALCS field is set.

    Then it is on to the NFL, where Tampa Bay shocked Dallas on Thursday Night Football behind a huge performance from Bucky Irving. Mike recaps the Cowboys’ loss, Dak Prescott’s rough finish, and then previews the biggest games of NFL Week 5, including Giants–Commanders, Jets–Browns, 49ers–Seahawks, and Bills–Rams.

    College Football Week 6 is also on deck, with Texas–Oklahoma, Georgia–Alabama, Indiana–Nebraska, and several other Top 25 matchups across the Saturday schedule.

    Plus, a quick NHL check-in on the Islanders and the rest of the league as another packed sports weekend gets underway on SportsVoice.

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    32 min
  • MLB Playoffs: Yankees Eliminated, Boone Under Fire, Rays Reach ALCS & Dodgers Advance | MLB Playoffs Recap

    The Yankees’ season is over after Tampa Bay finishes off a three-game ALDS sweep with a 4-3 win in the Bronx. Mike breaks down the loss, Max Fried’s effort, Victor Mesa Jr.’s two-run homer, the controversial Anthony Volpe fan-interference call, and the ninth inning that ended New York’s season.

    Then the focus turns to the decisions that helped put the Yankees in this position. Mike unloads on Aaron Boone for batting Trent Grisham leadoff in an elimination game, questions the construction of the lineup, and looks at what has to change after another postseason disappointment.

    Around the rest of the MLB Playoffs, the Dodgers eliminate Atlanta and advance to the NLCS, Cleveland keeps its season alive against the White Sox, and Padres–Brewers continues with a possible Game 5 looming.

    It is a full SportsVoice postseason reaction episode covering Yankees–Rays, Aaron Boone, the ALCS picture, Dodgers–Braves, and the latest MLB Division Series results.

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    33 min
  • MLB Playoffs: Yankees Collapse vs Rays in Game 2 + Falcons Crush Saints on Monday Night Football | Oct. 6, 2026

    The Yankees are one loss away from elimination after a disastrous 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS. Mike breaks down New York’s four-error defensive collapse, the pressure it put on Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice’s two home runs, and why the Yankees now head back to the Bronx needing both their bats and their gloves to wake up.

    Elsewhere in the MLB Playoffs, the White Sox take a 2-0 series lead over Cleveland and put the Guardians on the brink. Mike also looks ahead to the next round of Division Series action and the Yankees’ elimination game against Tampa Bay.

    Then it is on to Monday Night Football, where the Atlanta Falcons roll past the New Orleans Saints 45-24 behind five rushing touchdowns and a huge night from thhe Robinson backfield.

    It is a packed SportsVoice episode covering Yankees–Rays, the MLB Division Series, White Sox–Guardians, Falcons–Saints, and the biggest storylines closing out NFL Week 4.

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    33 min
  • NFL Week 4 Recap: Giants Win, Jets Fall + Brewers Walk Off Padres in MLB Playoffs | Oct. 5, 2026

    The Giants are 3-1 and sitting atop the NFC East after another dramatic finish at MetLife Stadium, while the Jets fall to 1-3 after a sloppy loss in Chicago. Mike breaks down Deonte Banks’ 98-yard pick-six, Jameis Winston’s three-touchdown day, the Giants’ growing confidence under John Harbaugh, and why the Jets still look like a team searching for answers.

    Around the rest of NFL Week 4, the Patriots shock Buffalo, the Rams beat Philadelphia, the Chiefs hand the Raiders their first loss, and Carolina surprises Detroit. Mike also runs through the biggest results from across the league and what they could mean moving forward.

    Then it is on to the MLB Playoffs, where Milwaukee pulls off a stunning late comeback against San Diego to take a 2-0 NLDS lead, Atlanta evens its series with the Dodgers, and the Yankees prepare for a must-win Game 2 against Tampa Bay with Cam Schlittler on the mound.

    It is another packed SportsVoice episode covering NFL Week 4, Giants and Jets reaction, the MLB Division Series, Brewers–Padres, Braves–Dodgers, and the Yankees’ biggest game of the season so far.

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    41 min
  • MLB Playoffs: Yankees Held to One Hit as Rays Win ALDS Game 1 + College Football Recap | Oct. 4, 2026

    The Yankees opened the ALDS with a frustrating 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, managing just one hit in a game dominated by pitching. Mike breaks down Drew Rasmussen’s performance, Garrett Cole’s strong outing, the Yankees’ silent offense, and the costly Austin Wells baserunning mistake that ended their best scoring chance.

    Around the rest of the MLB Division Series, the Dodgers beat Atlanta, the White Sox shut out Cleveland, and Padres–Brewers remained tight as the episode was being recorded. Mike also looks ahead to Game 2 of Yankees–Rays and why Cam Schlittler could be exactly what New York needs to even the series.

    Then it is on to College Football Week 5, with Syracuse surviving UConn in overtime, Alabama rolling past Mississippi State, Missouri stunning Florida, Ohio State beating Iowa, and more from the Top 25 scoreboard.

    It is another packed SportsVoice episode covering MLB playoff drama, Yankees–Rays, the Division Series, and the biggest college football results of the weekend.

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    33 min
  • NFL Week 4 Preview + MLB Division Series: Yankees–Rays, Aaron Judge, Giants & Jets | Oct. 3, 2026

    NFL Week 4 is here, and Mike starts with the Giants and Jets before running through the rest of the weekend slate. He breaks down New York’s matchup with Arizona, why Giants fans may want to pump the brakes on playoff talk, and why the Jets could have their hands full against Chicago.

    Then the focus shifts to the MLB Division Series, where all eight teams are set. Mike previews Yankees–Rays, weighs the Garrett Cole rotation decision, looks at Aaron Judge’s status and postseason legacy, and explains why this October could matter so much for how Judge is ultimately remembered in New York.

    He also breaks down White Sox–Guardians, Braves–Dodgers, and Padres–Brewers, with picks for every Division Series matchup and his projected ALCS and NLCS fields.

    It’s a packed SportsVoice preview covering NFL Week 4 predictions, Giants and Jets storylines, Yankees–Rays, Aaron Judge, and the full MLB Playoffs Division Series picture.

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    34 min
  • NHL, MLB Playoffs & NFL: Rangers’ Shesterkin Scores, Braves Eliminate Phillies, Browns Beat Steelers Igor Shesterkin Goalie Goal, Braves–Phillies Game 3 & Browns–Steelers | Oct. 2, 2026

    Igor Shesterkin made Rangers history at Madison Square Garden, scoring the first goalie goal in franchise history as New York rolled past Tampa Bay 5-1. Mike breaks down the rare moment, how it happened, and where Shesterkin now fits into the short list of NHL goaltenders who have found the back of the net.

    Then it is on to the MLB Playoffs, where Atlanta eliminated Philadelphia in Game 3 of the Wild Card round to advance to the NLDS. Mike looks at the Braves’ 6-2 win, the Phillies’ pitching decisions, and the Division Series matchups now set across both leagues.

    He also recaps Cleveland’s dramatic 27-24 win over Pittsburgh, Aaron Rodgers’ late comeback attempt, and the Browns’ surprising rise to the top of the AFC North before looking ahead to the biggest College Football Week 5 matchups.

    It’s a packed SportsVoice episode covering NHL history, MLB postseason drama, NFL reaction, and the college football slate ahead.

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    34 min
  • MLB Playoffs: Yankees Sweep Red Sox, Phillies Stay Alive | Wild Card Recap | Oct. 1, 2026

    The Yankees are moving on. New York completed a two-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 9-2 win in Game 2, sending the Yankees to the ALDS for the second straight season.

    Mike breaks down another dominant pitching performance, this time from Max Fried, the big swings from Luis Garcia Jr. and Cody Bellinger, and the sixth inning that finally broke the game open. He also looks at what the Yankees showed over two Wild Card games and why their pitching could make them dangerous in the next round.

    Elsewhere, the Phillies stayed alive with a dramatic 4-3 extra-inning win over Atlanta to force a decisive Game 3, while the White Sox finished off Houston to advance. Mike also checks in on Padres-Cubs and wraps up the latest MLB Wild Card action.

    It’s a full MLB Playoffs recap with Yankees-Red Sox reaction, Phillies-Braves drama, White Sox-Astros results, and a look ahead to the Division Series on SportsVoice with Mike Formisano.

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    26 min
  • NHL Season Preview 2026-27: Rangers, Islanders, Devils & Stanley Cup Predictions | Sept. 30, 2026

     NHL season is here, and Mike breaks down what to expect from the Rangers, Islanders, Devils, and the rest of the league heading into 2026-27.

    He looks at whether the Rangers can rebound behind Mika Zibanejad, Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin, whether the Devils have enough in goal to support a talented offense, and whether Peter DeBoer can push the Islanders back into the playoffs. Mike also takes a look around the Metropolitan and Atlantic Divisions, weighs the biggest contenders in the West, and gives his early Stanley Cup prediction.

    It’s a full NHL season preview with local team analysis, playoff expectations, roster questions, and Cup contenders on SportsVoice with Mike Formisano.

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    31 min
  • MLB Playoffs: Yankees Shut Out Red Sox 9-0 | Wild Card Round Recap | Sept. 30, 2026

    The MLB postseason is underway, and Day 1 of the Wild Card round delivered plenty to talk about. Mike starts in the Bronx, where the Yankees shut out the Red Sox 9-0 behind a dominant outing from Cam Schlittler and a huge night from Ben Rice.

    He breaks down how New York took control of Game 1, why Boston’s bullpen fell apart late, and what the matchup looks like heading into Game 2.

    Then Mike checks in on the rest of the Wild Card action, including the White Sox taking down Houston, Atlanta rallying past Philadelphia, and San Diego jumping all over the Cubs.

    It’s a full MLB Playoffs Wild Card recap, with reaction, analysis, and a look ahead to the next round of games on SportsVoice with Mike Formisano.

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    29 min

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SportsVoice with Mike Formisano is a sports podcast built around informed opinions, real conversation, and the stories behind the games. Mike covers hockey, football, baseball, basketball,…