Joe Beningo in his weekly spot after another bad loss

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BT & Sal go off on the Veterans Committee's shocking decision to once again deny Don Mattingly election to the Hall of Fame, especially after he received an embarrassing six total votes.

Tierney, Mattingly's all-time favorite player, is perplexed and enraged, questioning how his former peers on the panel (like Ozzie Smith and Robin Yount) could overlook a player who was undeniably the best in baseball for several seasons, was a "steward of the game," and has an "incredible level of character."

The debate quickly shifts to the hypocrisy of the selection process, contrasting Mattingly's brief but brilliant career and clean record with the enshrinement of players like Jeff Kent, who lacked the same accolades, raising the central question: Why are players with "legitimate holes" in their resumes getting in while Mattingly gets disrespect? The hosts lament that Mattingly's prime is now so distant, it's becoming a reference point "40 years" in the past.

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BT & Sal go off on Giants linebacker and third overall pick Abdul Carter, discussing off-the-field issues that sources say stem from excessive drug use, which has reportedly led to him falling asleep in meetings and showing a clear lack of professional commitment.

Tierney and Licata debate the new prevalence of THC use in the NFL and argue that while the drug itself is less harmful than alcohol, Carter's problem is the "trifecta of failure": poor production (just 1.5 sacks in his rookie season), repeated disciplinary issues (benched twice for missing team obligations), and a failure to prioritize his career. They question why the Giants organization, from the previous regime to interim head coach Mike Kafka, allowed these character flaws to fester and whether this now looks like a "disastrous pick." The segment ends with a sharp comparison: Lawrence Taylor had his issues, but he was the greatest defensive player ever—Carter has zero production to lean on.

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BT and Sal dive headfirst into the heated topic of going bald. BT launches a blistering attack on men who are completely bald on top but insist on keeping the hair grown out on the sides, calling it one of the "worst looks any man can have."

Sal, who fully shaves his head, admits he is currently a "neurotic" fanatic testing three different electric shavers in his quest to find a tool that can get as close as a wet shave—a method BT champions. BT details his strict routine of being a "shower shaver" at least three to four times a week to keep his "dome" perfectly tight. The conversation concludes with a hilarious, yet brief, detour into the viral photo of "Hoff's Package," which Tierney claims he barely even noticed.

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BT and Sal are furious that the main takeaway from the Yankees' Winter Meetings is Brian Cashman's old Sonny Gray drama, where Cashman claimed Gray lied about wanting to play in New York. The hosts argue this is a self-made distraction to divert attention from the real issues: the team's inaction on critical offseason needs.

They demand to know if the Yankees are pursuing Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger and are frustrated by the vague plan for left field and the ongoing leadoff hitter void. The hosts warn that simply relying on a strong rotation (which will be vulnerable early due to injuries) and the return of Judge is not enough to win a World Series, criticizing the focus on a former player instead of fixing the lineup.

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BT & Sal dissect the Jets' "brutal" and "unwatchable" loss, condemning Brady Cook's erratic quarterback play and the receiver corps' lackluster performance. The upside? The guys pivot to the Jets' improving draft capital, discussing how Daniel Jones's Achilles injury has dramatically boosted the value of the Colts' first-round pick (now projected around #18). Sal argues the Jets must prioritize losing to secure a high-value pick to land their coveted franchise QB, Mendoza (an obvious college football comparison). They debate the scenarios of trading up and the conviction needed to go "all-in" for the right quarterback, even if it means risking massive draft capital.

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BT and Sal dive headfirst into the Mets' offseason dilemma, sparked by a report that David Stearns is "reluctant" to give long-term deals to free-agent starting pitchers like Framber Valdez.

Sal argues this philosophy is smart money, insisting the Mets should avoid overpaying for a non-ace like Valdez and instead aggressively target trade-and-extend options like Tarik Skubal. BT agrees Valdez isn't a true ace, but asks if the Mets can afford to be choosy after last year's rotation collapse. The debate heats up on the question of value: is a three-year deal for Michael King smarter than seven years for Valdez?

The discussion expands to the future of the core, with Sal advocating for the emotional release of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz if they demand reckless contracts, believing the Mets haven't won with them anyway. The hosts analyze Stearns' strategy and ask whether his dedication to player development will clash with the need to win now.

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It's the one-year anniversary of the Juan Soto signing, but the current baseball offseason has been anything but exciting! We dive into the quiet winter and take a call from listener Paul, who returns to voice his strong opinion: He does not like Steve Cohen!

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You have to see the photo Pete Hoffman posted of him and his wife in matching Christmas shirts—but the real story is what his sweatpants revealed!

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Boomer is head over heels for Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, and Gio thinks this energetic, outspoken signal-caller has the personality to make it in New York.

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