The Donaldson Dugout

The Donaldson Dugout

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  • Postseason and Postmortem

    The stage is set for the American League Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium! We discuss pitching matchups and superstar injury woes. The Mets' season might be over, but a new manager and individual performances signal hope for 2027. Plus, we pay tribute to Howie Rose's career, celebrate our fantasy teams making the postseason, and reminisce about attending historic games of the past. 

     

    This episode was pre-recorded on September 27, 2026. 

    31 min
  • Yankees Whiz Tom Visits the Dugout

    Apologies to our Mets fan listeners -- this episode is Yankees-heavy! Our friend and lifelong Yankees fanatic Tom Caraccio visits the Dugout to share Yankees insights and heartfelt anecdotes while we anticipate the return of Judge. Do not fear, we also discuss why the Mets are allowed to be so unserious now. Plus, we debrief the trade deadline and pay our respects to Tommy John. 

    This episode was pre-recorded on September 6, 2026, prior to Aaron Judge's activation off the IL. 

    57 min
  • Zozo Visits the Dugout for Trade Deadline Chaos... and Frustration

    Glen Cove's own John "Zozo" Zozzaro -- whose rabid Mets fandom is known second only to his pizza -- visits the Donaldson Dugout to wait for trade news with our hosts... with 28 minutes left until the deadline. The Yankees disappoint, the Mets are still bad, and endless anecdotes ensue. Plus, we finally get to discuss the history of Curt Flood and his case for Free Agency. 

     

    This (long) episode was pre-recorded on August 3, 2026. 

    57 min
  • The June Swoon

    The darkest days of New York Baseball in 2026 have arrived. Carlos Mendoza fired! Mets still can't hit! Yankees slumping without Judge and Stanton! Starting pitching is human! Once we survive all of the dreadful news, we share a few All-Star Game predictions and Yankees history fun facts... anything to think about the good times, right? 

     

    Production note: This episode was pre-recorded on June 28, 2026. 

    40 min
  • Distracted by the Knicks (Like Everyone Else in New York)

    Basketball took center stage in New York this week, which didn't leave much time for baseball... but we made it all work. We talk Judge's injury and its ripple effects, the sad State of the Mets, and some Knicks crossover/all-over sports fan nostalgia. 

    This episode was pre-recorded on June 14, 2026. 

    33 min
  • The Official Donaldson Dugout First Subway Series Recap!

    The first 2026 Subway Series is history, and we talk all about it... plus our own Subway Series history. Gerrit Cole is back in the rotation, Gio Urshela announced his retirement, and our Special Guest Trivia Host returns! 

    Production Note: This episode was pre-recorded on May 24, 2026. 

    36 min

About The Donaldson Dugout

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Meet your hosts of the Donaldson Dugout -- Bob who goes by Gus (or Dad) and Mary Grace who goes by Gracie -- or M... parental nickname only. You'll hear us use all of them depending on our moods and humor that day.