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Max Fried was outstanding during his first season in the Bronx. But is there another level he can reach? And more importantly, does he have to reach it for this rotation to truly hold up? All that and more.0:00 Intro0:26 Does Fried Matter Now More Than Ever?6:23 Stay Connected With Us!7:13 Pitcher, Not A Thrower10:01 Pitch Mix11:58 Stay Connected With Us!12:07 Through The Metrics17:21 Expectations19:18 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

In this episode, we dive into everybody's favorite Yankee. Anthony Volpe's future is uncertain. What will he look like when he returns in 2026? What counts as good enough? And what does Jose Caballero need to do to keep the job—or can he at all? All that and more!0:00 Intro0:25 What Kind Of Hitter Is Volpe?8:48 Stay Connected With Us!9:45 Value + Outlook15:53 Jose Caballero20:08 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Which specific decision do you think went wrong last night? Yep, time to beat that horse again.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts2:30 Bad Lineups + No Counters13:24 Stay Connected With Us!14:18 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT16:07 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch17:14 Up Next18:18 Trivia18:51 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

In this episode, we talk about a player who I think has developed a strangely negative perception among the Yankees fanbase, even though his contract has been perfectly fine so far. We break down Carlos Rodon's tenure with the Yankees, why it has gone pretty well, and why there are still fair reasons for skepticism moving forward.0:00 Intro0:25 Summarizing Rodon's Tenure6:05 Adding A Changeup Saved Him!10:50 Avoiding Damage Contact13:13 Stay Connected With Us!14:19 Stuff Decline?19:47 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Carlos Lagrange is one of the most fascinating arms in the Yankees' system. At 6 foot 7, 248 pounds, the #2 prospect in the organization and a top 100 prospect in baseball, he brings elite velocity, two distinct sliders, and a devastating changeup that plays off a riding four seam fastball. Let's talk!0:00 Intro0:25 Who Is Carlos Lagrange?3:44 Great Pitch Mix6:52 An Extremely Tough At-Bat!9:59 Stay Connected With Us!10:57 Starter Or Reliever?14:50 Big League ETA15:51 Final Thoughts17:36 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Well, they didn't lose. In a lackluster matchup, we break down how the Knicks managed to slip past a bad Bulls team. Brunson and Towns clicked on both ends. Let's dive in.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts3:28 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT4:29 KAT's Scoring Uptick10:18 Brunson's Reads13:46 How The Defense Has Picked Up16:59 Stay Connected With Us!17:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet19:48 Up Next20:30 Trivia20:50 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

What a win. And what a response after the Pistons loss. Plenty to unpack, but there is one topic in particular. I wonder what that could be.0:00 Intro0:28 Recap & Thoughts4:08 Suboptimal Lineups10:27 Embracing Five-Out16:16 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT17:02 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Alvarado17:59 Up Next18:57 Stay Connected With Us!19:32 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*We have all heard the line by now: the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. So let's dig into it. Mike Brown's rotations, Karl-Anthony Towns's role, the defensive concerns versus the Pistons, and everything else. Let's get into it.0:00 Intro0:28 Recap & Thoughts4:14 Got Good Offense6:54 Towns' Involvement16:16 Stay Connected With Us!17:14 What Happened On Cade PnRs?22:01 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson22:51 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet23:44 Should The Pistons Be Favorites?25:33 Up Next26:21 Trivia26:57 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Exhibition play kicks off this Friday, and excitement is in the air! For many Yankees fans, anticipation is high, but not everyone shares that enthusiasm. Let's dive into why opinions are so split and what has people feeling both optimistic and skeptical heading into the season.0:00 Intro0:26 It's Ok To Change Your Mind!7:37 Talent Doesn't Vanish In October11:03 Strikeouts + Power15:56 Judge Comments19:51 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Breaking down the Yankees bullpen heading into 2026. We discuss improvements from last year, lingering questions, and what it'll take for this pen to go from bottom-of-the-pack to a potential top ten strength.0:00 Intro0:26 What Went Wrong Last Year4:40 Matt Blake At Fault?10:06 Added Velocity12:30 Individual Improvements17:41 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*After watching the last three closers struggle, there is a lot of confidence that David Bednar is the real deal. He looked strong for the Bombers at the end of 2025, and with a full season in pinstripes, he should turn some of those lost games from last year into wins. Let's talk about it.0:00 Intro0:25 Solid Track Record!6:12 The Anti Devin Williams8:12 Stay Connected With Us!8:30 Big Fastball!10:33 Good Off-Speed Package14:23 Pitch Tunneling16:48 Season Expectations21:39 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

In this ep, we break down one of baseball's most electric players. Let's talk Jazz, why his all-in power approach, blazing speed, and fearless personality make him a perfect fit in the Bronx. From his offensive dominance to elite baserunning, highlight-reel defense, and how he impacts the Yankees' lineup construction, this episode covers it all.0:00 Intro0:26 Jazz Has Killed It Here!5:01 Too Powerful For His Own Good?12:38 Stay Connected With Us!12:58 Off-Speed + Lefties15:18 Beyond The Bat19:36 Season Expectations26:13 Stay Connected With Us!26:55 LOL Mets Sign Another Yankee27:52 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Jalen Brunson, hero ball, and late-game offense under the microscope. We break down why isolation isn't the problem, how matchup hunting works, and where nuance and structure intersect to make or break these closing time possessions.0:00 Intro0:26 Knicks Fans Are Upset4:43 Stay Connected With Us!4:48 Misconceptions About Late-Game Iso6:48 Targeting The Right Matchups8:55 Exploiting Defense + Play Design10:44 Film Analysis: Matchup Hunting13:20 Finding The Middle Ground15:44 Film Analysis: Finding KAT16:42 Why Do They Do It?19:18 Stay Connected With Us!19:55 Final Thoughts20:56 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

For our 1,000th episode, we're talking about a minor league baseball player (fitting for a pod like this). We'll dive into Rafael Montero, a journeyman reliever the Yankees are taking a chance on with a spring training invite. We unpack some intriguing metrics along the way.0:00 Intro0:28 Yanks Sign Rafael Montero4:05 Stay Connected With Us!4:57 Fading Fastball?8:19 Great Splitter11:57 Low-Usage Slider13:59 Mixed Bag Sinker15:27 Lots To Work With?18:34 Major Questions!23:04 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Knicks just signed Jeremy Sochan. Let's talk about this one..0:00 Intro0:25 Knicks Sign Jeremy Sochan3:16 Bringing Back New York Grit!7:06 Stay Connected With Us!8:03 Where Does He Fit In?14:41 Defensive Upside16:36 Final Thoughts17:26 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Pitchers and catchers are officially in camp, which means baseball is back. In this episode, we focus on one name everyone is watching closely, and one who might return sooner than expected. Let's talk Gerrit Cole.0:00 Intro0:26 Positive Update4:36 What Will Cole Look Like?11:39 Stay Connected With Us!12:40 Who Will Step Up?19:40 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

In maybe the most fun game of the season, the Knicks absolutely ran the Sixers out of their own building last night at MSG South Jersey. There is a lot to unpack, but I want to zero in on KAT and the spacing he creates, why the proper matchups matter so much for this offense, and the edge Jose Alvarado brings to the table! All-Star break is here.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts9:53 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT12:01 Film Analysis: Floor Space!20:21 Matchup Advantages22:34 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Alvarado26:48 Up Next29:27 Stay Connected With Us!30:20 Trivia30:55 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*That was some awful defense, and we break down exactly why in a quick film session. Plus, the Knicks' late game offense was not good either, but as usual, not for the reason everyone keeps pointing to.0:00 Intro0:27 Recap & Thoughts5:37 Film Analysis: ICE Coverage12:29 Alvarado Garden Debut13:54 Stay Connected With Us!14:43 Disappointing Offense Late21:40 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Hart22:45 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Huk23:27 Up Next24:06 Trivia24:39 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*How are we feeling, Yankees fans? We break down Goldy's return, what it means for Rice, whether “running it back” is actually the right move, and if that narrative even holds up. All that and more.0:00 Intro0:25 Will Rice Lose Reps?4:46 Goldy Mashes Lefties!6:58 Great Insurance8:13 Veteran Leader10:12 Promising Metrics12:45 Stay Connected With Us!13:40 Running It Back?22:32 PECOTA Projections Are Out!24:01 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Football fans can thank the Knicks for bringing the bad vibes to New England yesterday! In a fun Sunday matinee, the Knicks dominated the Celtics in every phase, especially after halftime. We break down their performance, Jose Alvarado's debut, Mo Diawara's impact, how they navigated Joe Mazulla's coverages, and more!0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts4:51 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson7:15 Connectivity + Disruption!13:57 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Diawara16:04 Exploiting Crossmatches W/ Mo19:12 Stay Connected With Us!20:09 Hart/Towns Crossmatches23:02 Jose Alvarado Debuts!25:37 Up Next26:31 Trivia27:04 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Let's talk about Ryan Weathers! The former top prospect has a pitch mix that screams Matt Blake pitching lab. Upside arm, health questions, fascinating fit for the Yankees.0:00 Intro0:26 Can Ryan Weathers Breakout?7:47 Recent Big League Success13:02 Bullet Slider + Hard Two-Seam15:58 Pitch Tunneling18:21 Plan + Projections23:02 WBC In 25 Days!!25:17 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Let's go!! That was wild. In just a half-hour, there's so much to break down—from the double-OT win over Denver to the injuries and the Knicks' trade deadline moves. That's now eight in a row, but last night was the best win of the year by far. Let's dive in.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts2:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson5:28 How The Knicks Punished Denver's Bigs9:18 Last Night's Rotations Were...11:54 Stay Connected With Us!12:33 Brunson/Towns Dynamic16:23 Bigtime Switches + Bridges Clutch!22:23 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch23:46 Alvarado Trade + Deuce Surgery27:59 Up Next28:42 Stay Connected With Us!29:06 Trivia29:56 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Your Knicks have won seven basketball games in a row. Let's talk about why.0:00 Intro0:26 Can We Relax Yet?3:21 Injuries Becoming Problematic7:04 Spacing + Matchups!10:36 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mikal11:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet13:01 Other Contributions15:35 Absurd Numbers!17:31 Up Next18:20 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

While it's a bullpen that poses some uncertainty, a question mark doesn't mean the chances of success are out the window. Sure, the Yankees might be juggling a few too many project arms, but in this episode, we dive into one of those arms that could surprise us all and might just remind us of a former fan favorite.0:00 Intro0:26 Who Is Brent Headrick?7:08 Solid Pitch Mix12:45 Weaver Comp?16:29 Stay Connected With Us!17:31 Process Over Results21:51 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*With the Cardinals rebuilding, JoJo Romero could be next to move after Brendan Donovan. Should the Yankees go after the lefty arm? He brings plenty of upside, along with some quirks, and we break down what he might look like in pinstripes.0:00 Intro0:25 JoJo Romero Traded Next?3:21 Stay Connected With Us!3:46 Filthy Movement!10:22 Soft Contact King!13:00 Too Many Lefty Arms14:10 No Fastball16:03 Stay Connected With Us!16:45 Final Thoughts18:56 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

One of my favorite wins in a long time. We despise the Lakers here (and pretty much any LA team). The Knicks defensive connectivity is really starting to pay off, and we break down why and how it showed up in this one.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts2:46 Attentive Defense!7:50 Ice Coverage On PnRs12:57 Brown Flexibility17:46 Double Bigs19:52 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG22:16 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet23:47 Up Next25:34 Stay Connected With Us!26:30 Trivia27:29 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Yankees are apparently checking in on Michael Kopech. We break down why his elite fastball and move to the bullpen make him an intriguing upside play, plus the command and injury risks that come with it. Is this a low-risk high-reward arm the Yankees should gamble on?0:00 Intro0:26 Interest In Kopech?5:49 Premier Fastball!!8:15 Pitch Mix Questions11:26 Command Issues13:24 Injury Risk15:08 Stay Connected With Us!16:05 Final Thoughts19:22 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

One of their more complete wins in a while. Strong play on both ends with the defense setting the tone. We break down Mikal's help defense, the Knicks' rebounding, and the overall defensive performance, plus why the Josh Hart de facto center minutes continue to bog down the offense and limit Mike Brown.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts4:27 No. 1 Defense In The NBA13:17 Hart/Starting Lineup Issues Remain22:23 Stay Connected With Us!23:03 Getting Brunson Open Looks26:23 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG28:20 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Diawara30:14 Up Next30:37 Stay Connected With Us!31:03 Trivia31:48 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

In this episode, we break down recent comments from Cashman, fan takes, and media chatter that have sparked conversation lately. The Yankees roster hasn't changed much. Does that matter? We weigh in on all of it. Let's dive in!0:00 Intro0:25 A Very Quiet Offseason2:53 Stay Connected With Us!3:47 Cashman's Comments5:36 Not A Roster Issue9:35 Hitting "Good Pitching"12:07 Chris Rose's Comments14:45 Judge Or Bust?17:27 Final Thoughts18:54 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Knicks struggled early against the Raptors' switch-everything defense but found a way to avoid that and use pace to take over the second half! We break down how spacing and lineup utilization continues to be key, and why their defense has been improving.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts2:04 Spacing + Switching Issues Early5:47 Stay Connected With Us!6:41 Pace + Space Second Half Offense10:27 Lineup Synergy Matters!14:00 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mikal15:26 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Kolek16:44 A Stretch Of Good Defense?18:41 Up Next19:45 Trivia20:19 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*The Yankees made another small move today in an offseason full of them. They added Angel Chivilli from Colorado. It is worth digging into this one. Lot of good, some big questions, and more.0:00 Intro0:26 Ugly On The Surface3:25 What The Yankees See11:01 Why This Fits The Yankees Pen13:54 Stay Connected With Us!14:51 Final Thoughts17:14 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*This one was pretty uninspiring. We dig into the same issue we have talked about all season and honestly for the past two years. The starting lineup with Josh Hart functioning as the de facto center just does not make sense and is not in this team's best interest. Also, Mitch Robinson remains awesome.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts2:17 Brown = Thibs?13:17 Stay Connected With Us!14:12 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson15:58 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch18:14 Up Next18:50 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Camilo Doval is a fascinating case. He has elite talent, yet last season's adjustment to the Yankees proved challenging. To some, his struggles echo familiar Yankee busts, but for others there's still reason for optimism. Here's a look at what year two in pinstripes could hold for Doval.0:00 Intro0:25 Can Doval Rebound?4:08 Too Talented To Give Up On15:40 Unhittable But So Very Walkable18:09 More Pressure?19:30 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Austin Wells' career has been a curious ride so far—never quite a sure-fire success, but far from the disaster some make it out to be. We dig into what's next.0:00 Intro0:25 Mixed Results4:30 The Promise11:27 Stay Connected With Us!12:24 Red Flags17:42 Swing Piece?22:54 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

It was ugly and sloppy at times, but the Knicks got it done in MSG South Jersey. We break down the improved defensive effort, how Nick Nurse leaned into a different crossmatch coverage, how the Knicks attacked it, and more. Two in a row!0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts3:51 Defensive Turnaround8:25 Nurse Crossmatched Who??14:50 Stay Connected With Us!15:25 Brown's Rotations21:15 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson22:03 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch23:10 Stay Connected With Us!23:38 Up Next24:36 Trivia25:11 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Today we break down what to expect this season from the promising young righty Cam Schlittler. To say he impressed in 2025 would be the ultimate understatement. With a blazing fastball and solid breaking pitches, he has a lot of upside, but also some real question marks. We dive into our biggest concern and more.0:00 Intro0:25 Time To Shine For Cam?6:01 Electric Stuff!8:59 Stay Connected With Us!9:20 Biggest Concern15:35 Stay Connected With Us!16:17 Final Thoughts20:13 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*How do you respond to a good team that's barely made any moves? We break it down in this episode!0:00 Intro0:26 The Yankees Are Very Good6:36 The Yankees Needed To Add13:44 Playoff Execution18:28 Final Thoughts20:00 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Celebrate! Your 2026 New York Knicks actually won a game. Big shoutout to the Nets, their dozen fans, and consistently abhorrent basketball team for always being ready to serve as punching bags. Feels good. Thanks, Losers! We break it all down.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts4:59 Stay Connected With Us!5:37 Leveraging KAT Matchups11:48 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Hart12:40 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet13:36 Jalen Brunson Gravity15:28 Defensive Attentiveness17:40 Stay Connected With Us!18:28 Up Next19:49 Trivia20:17 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

I'm not much for the off-court drama, and at the end of the day, the Knicks need to get back on the court and play. In this episode, we break down a simple tweak that could make a big impact on this struggling team.0:00 Intro0:26 I'm Not Good At Gossip6:41 Stay Connected With Us!7:18 Positives Of Starting Deuce12:27 Negatives Of Starting Hart16:31 Stay Connected With Us!17:02 A Mitch/Hart Second Unit!19:02 Stay Connected With Us!19:36 What The Numbers Say23:18 Start The Double Big Lineup?25:34 Final Thoughts27:32 Started Watching The Sopranos...28:20 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Cody Bellinger is set to make his decision this week, and it feels like he might be gone. What's next for the Yankees? Whatever happens, Jasson Dominguez seems to be back in the picture. At least for now. Let's talk about that.0:00 Intro0:26 Belli Is Gone3:04 Dominguez Time To Shine?5:13 Right-Handed Struggles8:46 Athleticism Is There!11:13 Stay Connected With Us!12:07 Overall Expectations16:40 Mini Rant About Payroll19:04 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Big pitching move or not, the Yankees are going to need what they have in their staff to step up until the cavalry arrives. In this ep, we break down what Will Warren can realistically be at the big-league level. I get into his struggles, flashes of success, what actually works in his pitch mix, his left-right splits, and where the upside and risks really sit going forward.0:00 Intro0:26 Will Warren Rewind5:45 Stay Connected With Us!6:07 Promising Pitch Mix9:42 Stay Connected With Us!10:01 Interesting Splits16:35 Issues Vs. Top Lineups17:35 Stay Connected With Us!17:59 Final Thoughts20:18 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*I honestly have no idea what to talk about anymore beyond the same few issues, so I guess we might as well go there again. What the f*ck is happening to the Knicks?0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts3:18 Help Defense Is Killing This Team9:44 They Keep Blitzing And It Also Kills14:08 A Defensive Positive15:42 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Deuce17:27 Towns' Three-Point Volume21:37 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch22:35 Final Thoughts25:02 Stay Connected With Us!25:59 Trivia26:36 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

More bad...0:00 Intro0:29 Recap & Thoughts6:26 Mike Brown Too Soft?9:57 Stay Connected With Us!10:54 Miscommunication12:47 Off-Screen Breakdowns14:20 Backside Help Breakdowns16:11 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG17:32 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet18:06 Up Next18:19 Trivia18:51 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Yankees are reportedly checking in on Framber Valdez. Is he a fit? We break down why he could work, the potential red flags, his pitch mix, dive into the analytics, and more.0:00 Intro0:26 Heyman Report3:49 Rock Solid Resume!5:47 Poor Character!8:27 Insane Movement!10:52 Ground Ball + Whiff Rates13:30 Run Value Vs. Results15:06 Stay Connected With Us!16:03 Peralta Or Framber?19:53 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Plenty of season left. Bigtime problems here. We discuss.0:00 Intro0:28 Recap & Thoughts10:37 Stay Connected With Us!11:35 Same Issues Vs. Switching15:45 Mikal Still Afraid Of Contact18:31 Where To Go From Here21:57 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Pitchers and catchers report in less than a month, and the Yankees have finally made a major league move. Ryan Weathers will be in pinstripes this season. What does this say about their approach to the starting pitching market? Is it a smart addition or a misstep? What does Weathers actually do well? We break it all down.0:00 Intro0:26 First Major Move!5:52 Big League Issues8:24 Stay Connected With Us!9:34 The Intrigue15:20 Where Does He Slot In?17:11 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Diving into film from the Blazers game. We split this episode into two parts. First, we break down how the Knicks are using Josh Hart more effectively this year when he is crossmatched. Then we look at a few defensive possessions and how the Knicks did a better job staying home on isolations. Enjoy!0:00 Intro0:26 Two Big Themes From Portland5:01 Optimizing Hart | Clip 15:58 Optimizing Hart | Clip 26:30 Optimizing Hart | Clip 37:28 Optimizing Hart | Clip 48:24 Optimizing Hart | Clip 59:44 Stay Connected With Us!12:04 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 112:58 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 213:28 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 313:57 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 414:44 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 515:24 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 615:50 Staying Home On Isos | Clip 716:12 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Important win for the Knicks in Portland last night, with a lot to break down. Josh Hart's return paid dividends, plus plenty to unpack in the halfcourt on both ends, some interesting lineup combinations, sharp decision-making, and more.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts4:21 Really Promising Switches8:43 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Hart9:48 Hart Halfcourt Connector16:18 Brown's Rotations22:33 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch23:49 Stay Connected With Us!24:52 Up Next26:41 Trivia27:21 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

As a cash strapped small market franchise with zero name recognition, the Yankees are at it again with another savvy winter move! This time it's Kaleb Ort! We break down the big righty, what he might bring, whether it actually means anything, and more.0:00 Intro0:26 Out On Belli (Too Broke!)1:48 Who Is Kaleb Ort?6:03 What Does He Bring?8:38 Does He Have A Role?10:30 Ineffective Changeup11:24 Stay Connected With Us!12:16 Homers + Walks14:23 Dumpster Diving (Bc We're Broke!)17:25 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

After a tough loss to the Suns, we share our unfiltered thoughts on this Knicks team, highlighting some positive takeaways while also addressing the big question marks that lie ahead.0:00 Intro0:28 Recap & Thoughts4:47 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Deuce6:25 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch7:25 Defensive Versatility17:19 Stay Connected With Us!17:52 Back To Old Habits Late19:39 Brunson/Towns Duo22:58 Up Next23:21 Stay Connected With Us!23:59 Trivia24:46 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Knicks need Jalen Brunson to improve on defense, but the situation is more complicated than it seems. We break down Brunson's defensive issues, what has to change, why it's so concerning, and more.0:00 Intro0:26 Alarmingly Bad Defense?6:32 On/Off Ball Issues9:28 Solutions16:22 Final Thoughts18:01 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio