Toeing The Slab with David Cone

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What's Toeing The Slab with David Cone about?

Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Hosted by David Cone, Justin Shackil, and James Smyth.

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Toeing The Slab with David Cone episodes:

11.22.2023
David Cone reacts to Zack Britton's Yankees criticism
David, Justin and James discuss what’s next for the Phillies pitching staff now that Aaron Nola is returning, and whether they need more rotation help. What could the Braves be up to with their recent activity? The group also touches...
11.16.2023
116 | David Cone reacts to Gerrit Cole's Cy Young, Shohei Ohtani rumors, A's to Vegas
David, Justin, and James react to MLB's Cy Young award announcements and dive into what's to follow long-term and short-term with Gerrit Cole and Blake Snell being the winners. Does this cement Cole's Hall of Fame case? How much does...
11.06.2023
115 | David Cone wants the Yankees to sign THIS foreign star
David, Justin, and James put a bow on the World Series along with diving into some early offseason news including Clayton Kershaw undergoing shoulder surgery, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's posting, opt-outs and options, and more. The crew also dives into three foreign...
10.30.2023
114 | David Cone reacts to Juan Soto Yankees trade rumors
David, Justin and James examine the first two games of the World Series and wonder if we’ll see another seven inning performance from any pitcher the rest of the series like we did from Merrill Kelly. What should we realistically...
10.25.2023
113 | David Cone previews the World Series
The gang reviews the pitching decisions of NLCS Game 7, and the emergence of Brandon Pfaadt, whom Coney believes is a star in the making. Looking ahead to the World Series, James sizes up two bullpens who have proved many...
10.24.2023
112 | David Cone can't call the Astros a dynasty after ALCS loss
David, Justin and James react to the Rangers winning Game 7 in Houston to reach the World Series, how short a leash Max Scherzer may have in the Fall Classic, and whether they consider this era of Astros baseball “dynastic.”...
10.18.2023
111 | David Cone reacts to the MLB postseason so far
David, Justin and James wonder out loud what the Astros and Dbacks can do to get back in their respective series. Arizona will have to be the more creative team with their pitching moving forward. Who has been the best...
10.10.2023
110 | David Cone gives his Yankees offseason plan
David, Justin and James try and catch their breath after an amazing Game 2 between the Braves and Phillies. Despite one heart-breaking defeat, Coney remains bullish on the Phils. While none of the hosts feel the layoff for teams with...
10.04.2023
109 | David Cone critiques the Yankees offensive approach and Giancarlo Stanton
David is in Philadelphia for Phillies/Marlins. James is in Minnesota for Twins/Blue Jays. The postseason is here! The hosts touch on whether they’d take the momentum of a Wild Card team or the rest of a team on a bye...
09.27.2023
108 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Judge's comments
David, Justin and James put out an S.O.S. for Coney’s iPad at LaGuardia Airport. They open the show by touching on the passing of Brooks Robinson. Then, is the Braves pitching staff in trouble? How close will the voting be...
09.19.2023
107 | David Cone gives his best MLB playoff rotation and breaks down what's next for the Yankees
David, Justin and James open by saluting Adam Wainwright for his 200th career victory. Coney gives his short-list of expansion cities now that the Rays seemingly have their new stadium. Shohei Ohtani will have missed a full month to end...
09.13.2023
106 | David Cone reacts to George Kirby's comments, Alek Manoah going MIA, Mets hire David Stearns
David, Justin and James weigh in on reports of Alek Manoah not reporting to Toronto's AAA affiliate. They also deep dive on the comments made by George Kirby last week, and how they represent where pitching conditioning/development has been and...
09.05.2023
105 | David Cone reacts to Jasson Dominguez and the new Yankees, Rangers bullpen, Julio Urias
David, Justin, and James discuss all things pitching and more in another episode of Toeing the Slab! In today's show the crew talks the latest from Shohei Ohtani's camp, the Dodgers rotation after Julio Urias' arrest, Rangers bullpen, Jasson Dominguez...
08.29.2023
104 | David Cone reacts to the Yankees releasing Josh Donaldson
David, Justin, and James discuss all things pitching and more in another episode of Toeing the Slab! In today's show the crew talks how the Angels handled Shohei Ohtani ahead of his devastating UCL tear, the Brewers and Mariners pitching...
08.22.2023
David Cone reacts to Yankees calling up the kids, Mike Trout's return, Astros' pitching woes
David, Justin, and James discuss all things pitching and more in another episode of Toeing the Slab! In today's show the crew talks Boston's chances at making the playoffs, the Astros pitching woes of late, Mariners surging to an AL...
08.15.2023
102 | David Cone on how to fix Luis Severino, the Braves lineup, MLB Wild Card races
David, Justin and James examine why several pitchers are thriving early with their new teams following the trade deadline. The trio believes the Mariners can continue to win, and they look at other teams in the wild card hunt who...
08.09.2023
101 | David Cone on the Dodgers rotation, Shane McClanahan's injury, Yankees' fate
With the expanded playoff format, David, Justin and James wonder whether the trade deadline needs to be extended by two weeks. The hosts size up the Rays chances without Shane McClanahan, the Dodgers chances with an improving Julio Urias, and...
08.02.2023
100 | David Cone reacts to the MLB trade deadline
After the trade deadline, all the focus is on the AL West race in Texas. David believes Max Scherzer will make the biggest impact for his new team, the Rangers. James and Justin believes it will be Justin Verlander for...
07.25.2023
99 | David Cone reacts to the Yankees hiring Andy Pettitte, MLB trade deadline, Shohei Ohtani
David, Justin and James tackle some big topics with a week before the trade deadline. Have we seen the Rays at their low point, and what deals can they swing to put them over the top? The hosts do their...
07.18.2023
98 | David Cone reacts to Shohei Ohtani vs the Yankees and his future
David, Justin and James go all in on Shohei Ohtani! Will he break Aaron Judge’s AL home run record? How do the Angels separate business from baseball with Ohtani’s impending free agency and the trade deadline two weeks away? Do...
07.12.2023
David Cone reacts to the Yankees firing their hitting coach, MLB All-Star week, and Shohei Ohtani's future
David, Justin, and James recap the highlights from MLB's All-Star Week and what stood out to them most. They also go in depth on Shohei Ohtani's future as the trade deadline approaches, potential rule changes in the postseason, and what's...
07.06.2023
97 | David Cone reacts to Angels losing Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani's future, and Luis Severino's struggles
David, James and Justin tackle the biggest questions surrounding the Angels and Shohei Ohtani with Mike Trout now out for an extended period of time with a hamate fracture. The hosts pick their starting pitchers for next week’s All Star...
06.29.2023
David Cone reacts to Domingo German's perfect game
David Cone and the crew talk Domingo German throwing the 24th perfect game in MLB history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06.29.2023
95 | David Cone ranks the best pitching staffs in MLB right now + Mark Mulder interview
David, Justin, and James discuss the game's hottest topics including Shohei Ohtani continuing his incredible season after crushing two homers and striking out 10, who the game's best pitching staff is half way through, the Yankees offense and more. Sandwiched...
06.21.2023
94 | David Cone gives his MLB contenders and pretenders + Mitch Keller interview
Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller joins the show to go over what has led to his filthy arsenal of pitches. David opens with contenders and pretenders as we approach the midway point. The hosts explain why they may be worried...
06.14.2023
93 | David Cone explains how he would pitch to this Yankees team
David, Justin and James begin the show by showering some love toward the A’s as they run through their best stretch of baseball this season. The crew touches on the 156 pitch performance by Stanford’s Quinn Mathews in the NCAA...
06.07.2023
92 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Judge injury, deGrom getting Tommy John + Tanner Swanson interview
David, Justin and James react to Aaron Judge going on the IL again. They also react to Jacob deGrom’s second Tommy John surgery, and whether the Rangers need more pitching to make a deep run in the postseason. Coney believes...
05.31.2023
91 | David Cone reacts to Harrison Bader's injury
David, Justin and James take a look at some of the pitching that’s dictating tighter than expected division races around the game as the season is a third of the way complete. The Mets and Phillies meet for the first...
05.24.2023
90 | David Cone reacts to Yankees cutting Aaron Hicks
David, Justin and James are focusing on how relievers are still the group that offers teams the most promise. They dive into what is keeping the Blue Jays from taking off, and in the wake of The Athletic article documenting...
05.17.2023
89 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Judge cheating accusations
David, Justin and James jump right into the controversy(?) from Monday in Toronto where Aaron Judge’s eyes were…wandering. The crew touches on the pitching injuries suffered by the Braves and Rays, and dissects why the Dodgers rotation is still keeping...
05.09.2023
88 | David Cone talks Carlos Rodon's absence, Astros are vulnerable, Max Fried
David, Justin and James are back after Coney experienced baseball’s best current rivalry on Sunday Night Baseball: Dodgers-Padres! The crew dives into the Cardinals mess with catcher Willson Contreras, and David believes St. Louis pitchers need to take a harder...
05.02.2023
87 | David Cone on the Yankees' closer situation, Justin Verlander's return, Astros' rotation
David, Justin and James open the show touching on Bryce Harper’s return for the Phillies and discuss what April told us about where the game is going when it comes to pitching. The Rays are pitching and hitting at a...
04.26.2023
86 | David Cone on MLB's rosin drama and the Yankees offensive struggles
David, Justin and James are all over the rosin saga that has caught the attention of every team. How does MLB establish a firm level of an allowable substance for pitchers? David touches on his Sunday Night Baseball experiment with...
04.18.2023
85 | David Cone reacts to Giancarlo Stanton's injury, Shohei vs Judge, Jacob deGrom
David, Justin and James look toward Shohei vs Judge over the next few days in New York. Coney highlights the trend of so much young talent being given a chance by their respective teams. The trio talks about the best...
04.12.2023
84 | John Smoltz responds to fans who say he hates baseball
David, Justin and James are joined by HOF pitcher & FOX Sports analyst John Smoltz, who touches on the evolution of the strike zone, the starter/closer dynamic, Shohei Ohtani and whether he actually hates the current game of baseball. The...
04.04.2023
83 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Hicks' comments + is THIS the best starting rotation in baseball?
David, Justin and James explain what jumps out to them from MLB’s opening week, what matters after a small sample size and what big trends may subside as the season progresses. The crew wonders if the Rays could be an...
03.29.2023
82 | David Cone previews the 2023 MLB season (WS prediction, Cy Young picks, Yankees)
David, Justin and James get you set for the very start of the season by giving their juiciest opening day pitching matchups. Once the games actually begin, David believes the balanced schedule is going to be just as big a...
03.22.2023
81 | David Cone reacts to Ohtani Vs Trout + Yankees big meeting
David, Justin and James look back at everything that made this year’s WBC the coming-out-party for the tournament, and what MLB can do to build on that momentum. Is there added pressure on the Angels to make the playoffs based...
03.14.2023
80 | David Cone reacts to Yankees' injuries! Ranking pitchers in AL/NL Central
David, James and Justin react to Team USA’s victory over Canada and wonder if anything can be done for American baseball fans to show the kind of energy we’ve seen from other countries in the World Baseball Classic. Was Mike...
03.08.2023
79 | David Cone believes Anthony Volpe is ready! Most important pitchers in the AL/NL West
David, Justin and James go over the gamesmanship they’ve observed with the pitch clock and whether it should lead to rules being tweaked. They feel not everything Max Scherzer is doing with the pitch clock is correct. The trio discusses...
03.01.2023
78 | David Cone reacts to new rules with MLB on-field executives Raúl Ibanez and Joe Martinez
David, Justin and James are joined by the people who put the new rules in motion for 2023, Raúl Ibanez (MLB Sr. VP of On-Field Operations) and Joe Martinez (MLB VP of On-Field Strategy). The guests discuss what has stood...
02.22.2023
77 | Which pitchers have the most to prove in 2023? What's next for Corbin Burnes and Max Fried?
David, Justin and James are scratching their heads wondering why we are hearing from so many MLB owners at the start of spring training, which should only produce happy thoughts. David pays tribute to the late Tim McCarver, who was...
02.15.2023
76 | David Cone is concerned about the Yankees starting rotation
Fresh off his Chiefs Super Bowl win, David is back with Justin and James and they react to the PECOTA projections that were released just before recording. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, each host gives the one pitch he...
02.08.2023
75 | Is Gerrit Cole underrated? Which young pitchers could become aces in 2023?
David, Justin and James take a look at several promising pitchers who have the potential to elevate themselves and pitch like an ace in 2023. The trio discusses the current list of aces that MLB Network recently ranked on its...
02.01.2023
74 | David Cone ranks his most improved pitching staffs
With Spring Training around the corner, David, Justin and James each give their three most improved bullpens and/or starting rotations. The hosts discuss where the Rays starting rotation ranks among American League contenders and how that affects the state of...
01.25.2023
73 | David Cone talks Yankees question marks and Hall of Fame results; Sweeny Murti joins the show
David, Justin and James react to the 2023 Hall of Fame voting results that led to Scott Rolen being elected into Cooperstown. The trio discusses how much the Twins rotation has improved after the addition of Pablo Lopez. The hosts...
01.18.2023
72 | David Cone reacts to Yankees' Frankie Montas injury; Max Fried’s status in Atlanta
David, Justin and James discuss the concern over the news that Yankees pitcher Frankie Montas will miss time with shoulder inflammation and how nothing has gone right for Montas since he perhaps returned from the IL prematurely in July of...
01.10.2023
71 | David Cone talks Dodgers pitching depth and Yankees front office moves
David, Justin and James break down the state of the Dodgers pitching staff after they designated Trevor Bauer for assignment and wonder if 2023 is the first time in nearly a decade that LA is not the preseason favorites to...
01.03.2023
70 | David Cone on what could come next with Trevor Bauer and Carlos Correa
David, Justin and James usher in 2023 by taking a look at what may happen with Trevor Bauer’s immediate future as a MLB pitcher. David and James believe the poison of the entire situation will be too much for other...
12.20.2022
69 | David Cone breaks down the Yankees addition of Carlos Rodón
David, Justin and James fully cover the six year agreement between Carlos Rodón and the Yankees. David breaks down what makes Rodón an ideal fit for the Yankees at this moment in time. The crew goes over his increased K-rate...

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Toeing The Slab with David Cone episodes:

David Cone reacts to Zack Britton's Yankees criticism

116 | David Cone reacts to Gerrit Cole's Cy Young, Shohei Ohtani rumors, A's to Vegas

115 | David Cone wants the Yankees to sign THIS foreign star

114 | David Cone reacts to Juan Soto Yankees trade rumors

113 | David Cone previews the World Series

112 | David Cone can't call the Astros a dynasty after ALCS loss

111 | David Cone reacts to the MLB postseason so far

110 | David Cone gives his Yankees offseason plan

109 | David Cone critiques the Yankees offensive approach and Giancarlo Stanton

108 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Judge's comments

107 | David Cone gives his best MLB playoff rotation and breaks down what's next for the Yankees

106 | David Cone reacts to George Kirby's comments, Alek Manoah going MIA, Mets hire David Stearns

105 | David Cone reacts to Jasson Dominguez and the new Yankees, Rangers bullpen, Julio Urias

104 | David Cone reacts to the Yankees releasing Josh Donaldson

David Cone reacts to Yankees calling up the kids, Mike Trout's return, Astros' pitching woes

102 | David Cone on how to fix Luis Severino, the Braves lineup, MLB Wild Card races

101 | David Cone on the Dodgers rotation, Shane McClanahan's injury, Yankees' fate

100 | David Cone reacts to the MLB trade deadline

99 | David Cone reacts to the Yankees hiring Andy Pettitte, MLB trade deadline, Shohei Ohtani

98 | David Cone reacts to Shohei Ohtani vs the Yankees and his future

David Cone reacts to the Yankees firing their hitting coach, MLB All-Star week, and Shohei Ohtani's future

97 | David Cone reacts to Angels losing Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani's future, and Luis Severino's struggles

David Cone reacts to Domingo German's perfect game

95 | David Cone ranks the best pitching staffs in MLB right now + Mark Mulder interview

94 | David Cone gives his MLB contenders and pretenders + Mitch Keller interview

93 | David Cone explains how he would pitch to this Yankees team

92 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Judge injury, deGrom getting Tommy John + Tanner Swanson interview

91 | David Cone reacts to Harrison Bader's injury

90 | David Cone reacts to Yankees cutting Aaron Hicks

89 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Judge cheating accusations

88 | David Cone talks Carlos Rodon's absence, Astros are vulnerable, Max Fried

87 | David Cone on the Yankees' closer situation, Justin Verlander's return, Astros' rotation

86 | David Cone on MLB's rosin drama and the Yankees offensive struggles

85 | David Cone reacts to Giancarlo Stanton's injury, Shohei vs Judge, Jacob deGrom

84 | John Smoltz responds to fans who say he hates baseball

83 | David Cone reacts to Aaron Hicks' comments + is THIS the best starting rotation in baseball?

82 | David Cone previews the 2023 MLB season (WS prediction, Cy Young picks, Yankees)

81 | David Cone reacts to Ohtani Vs Trout + Yankees big meeting

80 | David Cone reacts to Yankees' injuries! Ranking pitchers in AL/NL Central

79 | David Cone believes Anthony Volpe is ready! Most important pitchers in the AL/NL West

78 | David Cone reacts to new rules with MLB on-field executives Raúl Ibanez and Joe Martinez

77 | Which pitchers have the most to prove in 2023? What's next for Corbin Burnes and Max Fried?

76 | David Cone is concerned about the Yankees starting rotation

75 | Is Gerrit Cole underrated? Which young pitchers could become aces in 2023?

74 | David Cone ranks his most improved pitching staffs

73 | David Cone talks Yankees question marks and Hall of Fame results; Sweeny Murti joins the show

72 | David Cone reacts to Yankees' Frankie Montas injury; Max Fried’s status in Atlanta

71 | David Cone talks Dodgers pitching depth and Yankees front office moves

70 | David Cone on what could come next with Trevor Bauer and Carlos Correa

69 | David Cone breaks down the Yankees addition of Carlos Rodón