It took a bit longer than we expected, but Aaron Judge is the new American League home run king. Brian and Ryan previewed the playoffs, discussed Judge's home run and Cole setting the franchise record for strikeouts in a single season in the latest episode of the Yankee Nation Podcast.

Despite struggling in August, the Yankees have clinched the AL East and home-field advantage in the ALDS. Brian and Ryan are here to talk about the last game against the Pirates, the four-game sweep of the Red Sox and the first two games against the Blue Jays. They also touch on what the Yankees will do over the last week of regular season games.

Aaron Judge has hit his 60th home run and Brian and Ryan are here to talk all about it. They also recap the last Red Sox game, the series in Milwaukee and talk about some potential players returning from injuries soon.

The Yankees have just played a crucial stretch of baseball in the first half of September, and they did what they needed to do. Brian and Ryan are here to talk about the Twins and Rays series' along with the crazy first game in Boston. They also talk about some key pieces hopefully returning to the lineup soon.

After losing two out of three in Tampa, the Yankees are officially battling to keep their lead in the AL East. Brian and Ryan discuss the last game against the Angels, a frustrating series in Tampa, and the first game against the Twins. They also touch on prospect Oswald Peraza getting the call to the big leagues and how they think his playing time should be handled.

We are just about to head into September, and the Yankees still have a bit of business to take care of. They still have a firm grasp on the AL East, but things can get interesting if the next week of games don't go their way. Brian and Ryan are here to discuss it all along with the last week of games.

The Yankees have been bad in August, but they have shown signs of live with three straight wins. Trade deadline acquisitions Andrew Benintendi and Frankie Montas played big roles in the two wins against the Mets. The Yankees should also get Giancarlo Stanton back as they head out to the west coast. Brian and Ryan are here to discuss it all.

The Yankees have struggled mightily as of late, and they are searching for a spark. Brian and Ryan discuss where that could come from and recap the series against the Red Sox and Rays.

On this week's episode, Brian and Ryan welcome on a special guest. They talk all things stats with Katie Sharp. Whether it is some interesting stats regarding the bullpen or an explanation of popular modern day baseball stats, there are plenty of valuable lessons to learn.

Interview starts at 6:26.

The trade deadline has come and gone. Ryan is flying solo this week to give you everything you need to know. Benintendi, Effross, Montas, Bader. From the players the Yankees gave up to how these moves impact the postseason, he covers it all.