World Series champ, Mike Stanton, and Bergen Record/USA Today Network Yankees beat writer, Pete Caldera talk Yankees baseball.
Lance Medow talks with former Yankees third baseman Mike Pagliarulo about the passing of Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, his tenure with the Bronx Bombers from 1985-89, Mike's first impressions of Rickey when he arrived at spring training in 85, how entertaining it was to watch him do damage on the bases, the difference between being his teammate versus having to play against him, especially when Mike was a member of the 1991 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins, how Henderson and Don Mattingly communicated regarding stealing bases given Don usually batted second after Rickey, Henderson's underrated power as a leadoff hitter, his effectiveness as an outfielder, Rickey's personality and tendency to speak in the third person, his treatment by the New York media, whether they truly understood and appreciated his personality, how Henderson would be viewed today given how much he talked trash and celebrated accomplishments, why Rickey always respected the game, Henderson's relationship with Lou Brock, who he ultimately surpassed in career steals, the dynamics of the relationship between Rickey and manager Lou Piniella, he and Henderson parting ways with the Yankees within a month of one another in 1989 and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow talks with former big league pitcher, Atlanta Braves TV analyst and MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM host C.J. Nitkowski about the Yankees offseason moves in the wake of losing Juan Soto, what Max Fried will bring to the rotation, the value of having another left-handed starter in that stadium, why Fried actually struggled against lefties in 2024, how much Max will bolster the defense, whether there's any concerns over his recent forearm injuries, why Soto wasn't worth that hefty contract, Cody Bellinger's place in the field and lineup, whether Cody could duplicate his 2019 NL MVP numbers, Jasson Dominiguez's potential role in the outfield, the 1-2 punch of Luke Weaver and Devin Williams on the back end, the risk of acquiring players with expiring contracts and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
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Lance Medow reacts to Juan Soto choosing the Yankees over the Mets, various factors as to why it wasn't just about the money, what Soto's decision says about the current state of the Bronx Bombers, how much his absence will impact Aaron Judge, where they can utilize their additional resources, the addition of Max Fried, how much he'll help the team's defense, his injury history, depth of the rotation and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow discusses the latest reports and rumors surrounding Juan Soto's future, who are the biggest threats to the Yankees, what Juan Soto is potentially looking for, money versus the chance to consistently win, Soto's value to the New York lineup, if he leaves, which uniform would be most damaging, potential timeline for his decision and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
We rip through the MLB Awards finalists and dive into a bunch of topics, such as: Dave Roberts snubbed for NL Manager of the Year finals. Paul Skenes nominated for BOTH Cy Young and Rookie of the Year.
Lance Medow recaps the World Series and discusses the numerous errors and mental mistakes that plagued the Yankees most noticeably in Games 1 and 5, why the result wasn't a surprise considering similar issues arose during the regular season, Aaron Boone's decision to turn to Nestor Cortes in Game 1, the fifth inning meltdown in Game 5, why Gerrit Cole should cover first under all circumstances, the Dodgers' track record when it comes to execution on both offense and defense, the Yankees' reliance on the long ball and why that has to be examined this offseason and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series Champions. Sean Casey gives love to the team that maybe had one of the most difficult runs through the playoffs in history by beating the Padres, Mets, and now Yankees. We dive into what makes this lineup so special and it's not just home runs and stolen bases. Stanton solidified himself as a Hall of Famer and Juan Soto made a pretty hardcore statement that there is NO front-runner regarding where he signs next year... but the question is... how much does he get paid? Aaron Judge will be motivated for 2025... will the Yankees get back? Shohei Ohtani didn't have the greatest series but he is now in elite company of greatest athletes of all time.
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Lance Medow talks with former Yankees hitting coach Alan Cockrell about Aaron Judge's postseason struggles, why his regular season production hasn't translated to the playoffs, whether it's mechanical or mental, New York's philosophy in the analytics department and how much that has come back to bite the team over the years, why the Yankees needed to adopt more of a small ball strategy, whether moving Judge in the lineup will help, pitchers getting a better read on Judge in the postseason by seeing him regularly, his experience working on the Rockies coaching staff in 2007 when they were in an 0-3 hole in the World Series and were swept by the Red Sox, discussions that took place following Game 3, why he sees similarities between Colorado and New York and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Sean Casey's dear friend, former teammate, and current Manager of the American League champion New York Yankees steps inside to talk World Series, facing the Dodgers, his guys Judge, Stanton, and Soto and much much more! If you're looking for the world's most durable hat, look no further. Go to melin.com/?view=sl-E7F50A89 that's m-e-l-i-n.com and put it to test yourself.
Lance Medow previews the World Series showdown between the two best teams in the majors: the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, why LA is cut from a different cloth from both Kansas City and Cleveland, the pressure on the Bronx Bombers' offense, Giancarlo Stanton's numerous moments/clutch hits during this postseason, why his accomplishments are different from homegrown Yankees players, takeaways from the final three games of the Guardians series, Mark Leiter Jr stepping up out of the bullpen, why the start of Game 4 was so critical, the dangerous bats of Gleyber Torres and Juan Soto, the return of Nestor Cortes and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow breaks down the first two games of the ALCS against the Guardians, how the Yankees' lineup has worn down Cleveland pitching, Carlos Rodon's impressive bounce back performance, the ups and downs of Gerrit Cole, why the New York bullpen deserves so much credit, whether Aaron Judge will turn the corner, Game 3 pitching matchup and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow discusses how the Yankees closed out the ALDS against the Royals, why their disciplined at bats and volume of walks were huge keys, the reliability of the bullpen, Luke Weaver's consistency, Giancarlo Stanton coming through with his bat in Games 3 and 4, how New York matches up with Cleveland, similarities between both teams, the Guardians showing in Game 5 against the Tigers, Gerrit Cole's strong Game 4 performance and whether that will be repeated, Anthony Rizzo's status in the ALCS, the deeper starting rotation in the next round and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow talks with former Yankees utility man and Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler about Game 2 of the ALDS, how much the Royals wore down Carlos Rodon and made him pay, why New York couldn't return the favor against Cole Ragans, the Royals small ball approach versus the Yankees reliance on power, the Kansas City bullpen and how out of character Game 1 was for that unit, Bobby Witt Jr and Aaron Judge's struggles thus far, what that means for both teams moving forward, the KC atmosphere, Rodon failing to keep his emotions in check and how much the Royals were watching that, how KC will respond to Jazz Chisholm's post-game comments, the value of Salvador Perez's leadership, how both teams will navigate having extra days off, the challenge Seth Lugo poses for New York and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow recaps Game 1 of the ALDS vs the Royals and discusses his key takeaways including Alex Verdugo silencing skeptics with his strong all-around play, why Aaron Boone made the right decision, the difference between regular season and post-season baseball, Luke Weaver embracing the closer role, some head-scratching decisions by the Royals, Yankees taking advantage of an erratic Kansas City bullpen, how refreshing New York's style of play was in comparison to previous postseason games, the Game 2 pitching matchup and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow previews the ALDS with former Royals pitcher and Bally Sports Kansas City analyst Jeff Montgomery and discusses various aspects of the matchup including the star power of Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr, how KC managed to turn things around so quickly after losing 106 games, why the Royals were able to get past the Orioles, the strength of Kansas City's bullpen, the mentality it takes to be a closer, takeaways from the regular season meetings, whether New York's path to the World Series is feasible vs the AL Central and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow discusses the Yankees winning the A.L. East for the second time in three years, takeaways from the three-game series against the Orioles, Gleyber Torres' baserunning, Jasson Dominguez versus Alex Verdugo in left field, why fielding issues can become a liability during the postseason, Aaron Judge's home run tear, how Giancarlo Stanton can be an X-factor, the void left behind by Nestor Cortes' injury, Gerrit Cole clicking at the right time, pros and cons of having a week off prior to the ALDS and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow discusses the Yankees outlook entering their three-game series against the Orioles, how much they've taken advantage of Baltimore's struggles, sweeping the A's, why Gerrit Cole, the bottom of the lineup and Luke Weaver are keys' moving forward, Aaron Judge's clutch gene and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow talks with Yankees historian, author and former public relations director Marty Appel to put Juan Soto and Aaron Judge's power display this season in perspective with the likes of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, Judge's unique skillset, the Bronx Bombers returning to the postseason, old school vs new school baseball and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow recaps the four-game series against the Red Sox, discusses the major difference between the teams' bullpens, puts Aaron Judge's home run drought in perspective, why Gerrit Cole's strategy against Rafael Devers was flawed, Luke Weaver's emergence, race with the Orioles and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow talks with Austin Wells' college coach at Arizona, Jay Johnson, about his development at that level, participating in the Cape Cod League, why the Yankees were attracted to his skillset, his fit in the organization, push for AL Rookie of the Year and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow recaps the 3-game series against the Cubs and discusses the impressive pitching performances from start to finish, why it's important for New York to win ugly at times and provides necessary perspective on the Yankees 32-season winning streak https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow chats with the Bergen Record's Pete Caldera to discuss the latest stories surrounding the Yankees from their closer issue to Alex Verdugo playing hurt to the team's struggles against sub .500 teams https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/
Lance Medow talks about the continuous Yankees struggles against .500 or lower teams, too much reliance on Aaron Judge, inconsistency of the pitching staff, mental errors, return of Anthony Rizzo, potential other reinforcements and more https://x.com/LanceMedow https://www.facebook.com/lance.medow/ https://www.instagram.com/lmedow/ Ā
Lance Medow discusses the Yankees hitting and pitching woes in the final two games of the series against the Washington Nationals, Carlos Rodon's rough outing, errors and stolen bases, who other than Aaron Judge can deliver, the inconsistency of the offense and more
Mike and Pete discuss what a month of May it has been for the Yankees winning 21 of 28 games with multiple personal award. Pete gives an update on Gerrit Cole and what his rehab process will look like.
Pete Caldera and Mike Stanton hop on the mic to recap the latest with the Yankees. Wrapping up May, the Yankees are firing on all cylinders. Mike Stanton praises Brian Cashman and company, saying they have the Midas touch right now with both hitting and pitching being spectacular. Pete gives an update on Gerrit Cole and what his return might look like.
On this episode of Bleav in the Bronx, hosts Mike Stanton and Pete Caldera dive into the latest on the Yankees. They discuss Aaron Judge, who is on fire, shaking off his slump. Pete provides an update on DJ LeMahieu, and they both speculate when he might rejoin the lineup and what roster decisions might follow. They take a trip down memory lane, with Stanton sharing stories about David Wells' perfect game and celebrating the anniversary of Joe Torre's triumphant return after prostate cancer surgery.
Pete Caldera and Mike Stanton preview the upcoming series between the Yankees and Astros. The two talk about how important the pitching staff has been at the start of the season, what to look for from the Astros, and how Aaron Judge seems to have bounced back from his slump.
Pete Caldera and Mike Stanton talk about Juan Soto's hot start tot he 2024 season, the bats that are struggling, and how the team has performed over the first month of the season.
Straight from Yankee Stadium, Pete Caldera and former Yankee player Mike Stanton discuss the recent events surrounding the team. The duo covers Aaron Boone's recent ejection from a game after five pitches where the umpire was listening to the wrong heckler. Pete gives an update on DJ LeMahieu's return, and Mike and Pete discuss Aaron Judge's recent slump and its impact on his confidence.
Mike Stanton and Pete Caldera discuss Aaron Judge's slow start, an update on DJ LeMahieu's injury, and a special tribute to John Sterling.
Mike Stanton and Pete Caldera have responded to Gerrit Cole's recent comments regarding the need for MLB to get involved with the increasing number of injuries in baseball. Mike provided his perspective on why this issue has been a problem for decades, and emphasized that it is not due to the pitch clock
Mike Stanton and Pete Caldera start the discussion by discussing the Houston Astros' recent victory. They then discuss Juan Soto's impressive performance, Marcus Stroman's pitching, and why Alex Verdugo shares the same level of passion as Paul O'Neal. During the conversation, Mike predicts something about Juan Soto's future performance and why Gerrit Cole is a true leader.
As Opening Day has finally arrived, Mike Stanton shares that it should be considered a national holiday. Pete Caldera and Mike Stanton preview what fans can anticipate in the upcoming baseball season. They talk about the team's lineup and rotation, which are affected by injuries, and also discuss the buzz surrounding the Juan Soto and Aaron Judge dynamic.
With opening day in sight, Pete Caldera and Mike Stanton hop on the mic to discuss the latest with the Yankees. They talk about the rumors of Jordan Montgomery joining the team, the latest with Gerrit Cole, Aaron Judge, and DJ DJ LeMahieu, plus updates on Spencer Jones
Pete Caldera joins Mike Caldera from Spring Training to discuss the latest with Aaron Judge's sore abs and Gerrit Cole's possible injury.
Mike Stanton gives instant reaction on what Gerrit Cole's injury means and what moves the Yankees should make.
Mike Stanton hops on to discuss Gerrit Cole's possible injury to his elbow and, if it is long-term, what move Brian Cashman needs to make.
Mike Stanton and Pete Caldera provide a spring training update, including news that Oswald Peraza has been shut down for opening day.
Three-time World Series champion Mike Stanton and Pete Caldera, a Yankees beat writer for the Bergen Record/USA Today, discuss what to expect now that Juan Soto will be in the lineup, including insights into the pitching staff and other news and notes. Be sure to follow and subscribe for the latest on all Yankees news.
In this episode, Pete and Mike discuss the future of the Yankees following Yoshinobu Yamamoto's signing with the Dodgers, a deal surpassing Gerrit Cole's. Mike explores the enigma of Yamamoto and his potential impact transitioning to MLB. They also examine other free agent prospects, including aquiring superstar Juan Soto, and what Yankees' projected lineup may look like.
3x World Series Champion Mike Stanton and Yankees beat reporter Pete Caldera from the Bergen Record/USA Today dive into MLB free agency. They start by analyzing Juan Soto's market value, discussing the optimal timing for trading him, and his expected asking price. The conversation then shifts to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, evaluating his potential for success in MLB. Finally, they explore the future of Cody Bellinger's contract, considering his career trajectory
3x World Series Champion Mike Stanton and Yankees beat reporter Pete Caldera for the Bergen Record/ USA Today team up for a season wrap up and the future for the Yankees after missing the postseason. They react to the Yankees' conducting an audit of their analytics, review the highs and lows of the season, and give their postseason predictions.
3x World Series Champ Mike Stanton and Yankees beat reporter Pete Caldera for the Bergen Record/ USA Today discuss the recent Yankees 8 game skid and emphasize the importance of the team focusing on future development. The conversation hits on standout prospects and an update on Anthony Rizzo.
3x World Series Champ Mike Stanton and Bergen Record/ USA Today Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera discuss the current mood in the clubhouse, highlighting its somber tone. They explore the team's recent underperformance and what they should do now. They also hit upon Derek Jeter joining Mike this year for Old Timers Day.
3x World Series Champ Mike Stanton and Bergen Record/ USA Today Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera discuss how the Yankees are running out of options, being 5 games out of the Wild Card. Mike analyzes Luis Severino's pitching struggles, and they discuss what moves they should make if they continue to be out of the playoff race.
Mike Stanton and Pete Caldera delve into the trade deadline, touching on the Yankees were neither buying nor selling. Pete provides insights on Anthony Rizzo going on the IL due to a probable concussion. Mike recounts Mike Matheny's experience with a concussion and the uncertainty that it brings.
Mike Stanton and Pete Caldera discuss Aaron Judge's much-anticipated return. They discuss the ripple effect of his comeback on team dynamics and the firepower he can provide to the lineup. As the trade deadline approaches, they talk about who could be the buyers and sellers.
3 x World Series Champ Mike Stanton and Bergen Record/ USA Today Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera talk about the potential trade of Shohei Ohtani, the struggles of the New York Yankees and the asking price for Cody Bellinger. Mike shares his personal trade experiences as the deadline approaches.