Breaking Balls with Emily Nyman

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Breaking Balls is a high energy, weekly baseball podcast featuring discussions on all things MLB; past, present, and future. Host Emily Nyman provides her unique and often humorous perspective on current events, hot button issues, strategy & fundamentals, MLB history, and everything in between.

Emily Nyman


    • Mar 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 132 EPISODES

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    The Breaking Balls with Emily Nyman podcast is an excellent show for baseball fans, especially those who support the New York Yankees or the New York Mets. Emily's knowledge and passion for the game are evident in every episode, making it a must-listen for any fan of America's pastime. She presents her insights and opinions with honesty and no fluff, which adds to the authenticity of the show. Emily's personality truly takes talking baseball to the next level, providing smart takes with a colorful vocabulary that keeps listeners engaged and entertained.

    One of the best aspects of The Breaking Balls podcast is Emily's infectious passion for the game. Her deep understanding of baseball and everything that surrounds it shines through in each episode. Whether she's discussing on-field strategies, player performances, or off-field drama, Emily's enthusiasm is contagious and makes you want to tune in week after week. Additionally, the chemistry between Emily and her co-host John is perfect, adding another layer of enjoyment to the show.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its informative nature. Each episode covers a wide range of topics related to baseball, leaving no stone unturned. From discussing historical moments to analyzing current events in the sport, The Breaking Balls podcast provides a comprehensive coverage that caters to all baseball fans. The inclusion of a call-in line where fans can discuss topics talked about on the show adds an interactive element that further engages listeners.

    However, one possible downside of this podcast could be its focus on the New York teams, particularly the Yankees and Mets. While this can be great for fans of these teams or those interested specifically in New York baseball, it may not appeal as much to fans from other regions or supporters of different franchises. However, even if you're not a fan of either team, there is still plenty of general baseball content to enjoy.

    In conclusion, The Breaking Balls with Emily Nyman podcast is an outstanding listen for any baseball enthusiast. Emily's knowledge, personality, and passion for the game elevate the show to another level. The combination of informative content, insightful commentary, and a touch of humor makes this podcast a true joy to listen to. Whether you're a Yankees fan, a Mets fan, or just love baseball in general, this podcast is sure to satisfy your craving for all things related to America's favorite pastime.



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    Latest episodes from Breaking Balls with Emily Nyman

    Ep 133: Out of Hibernation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 62:26


    Emily & guest host Javier Reyes (host of Locked On Padres) discuss the 2023 playoffs, Juan Soto: New York Yankee, Gerrit Cole, Alex Verdugo trade, Padres trade for Dylan Cease, teams going for it, AJ Preller, Brian Cashman, Blake Snell & Monty still on the market, the desperate loser still begging for a job (you know the one), most despised Yankee & more! 

    Ep 131: So, Your Team Missed the Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 56:37


    Emily & John discuss the end of the season, division races, playoff format, predictions, football, & more! 

    Ep 130: BACK BACK BACK BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 54:31


    Emily & John discuss the end of days for the Yankees & Mets, the Martian, playing the kids, AL West, NL MVP & Cy Young, Ohtani: still MVP?, Emily: football fan?, voicemails & more!

    Ep 129: And We're (Actually) Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 55:53


    Emily & John discuss everything that's happened over the last month! Yankees & Mets trials and tribulations, the AL West, Pete Alonso, playoff races, and much more! 

    Ep 128: Aaand We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 56:10


    Emily & John discuss Domingo Germán's perfecto, the first half, the All Star Game & Home Run Derby, Mets & Yankees issues persist, setting sights on the Wild Card, Ohtani having a Judgian season, trade deadline rumors & more!

    Ep 127: The Chicken Parm Incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 48:49


    Emily & John discuss Yankees vs TEX & SEA, Judge's torn ligament, Stanton, Donaldson, DJLM, Gleyber, accountability, dinner at Volpe's, Cohen press conference, Mets lineup regression, Manoah's 1st FCL start, Reds, asterisks & more!

    Ep 126: True Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 57:39


    Emily & John discuss the Yankees vs Red Sox in Boston, “let the kids play”, player development & differing expectations, Yankees purgatory, Mets floundering, Vientos optioned, organizational rot, expanded playoffs, Hal Steinbrenner & Manfred comment on reverse boycott, David Freese passes on Cardinals Hall of Fame, Luis Arraez MVP chatter & more!

    Ep 125: Battle of Mid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 55:27


    Emily & John discuss the Subway “Series”, Judgeless Yankees, Alonsoless Mets, Mark Vientos riding the pine, Anthony Volpe riding the struggle bus, Drew Smith hand2sticky, the beatdown in ATL, Managers: what do?, reverse boycott in Oakland, Anthony Bass DFA'd, NESN, Luke Voit chest moss in NY, voicemails & more!

    Ep 124: Look Who's Tipping

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 61:20


    Emily & John discuss Aaron Judge cheating accusations, broadcasters making something out of nothing, how anyone can just say anything now, bad blood between Yankees & Blue Jays, Domingo Germán: Certified Double-Platinum Loser, Mets tough stretch, Let the kids play?, starting pitching woes, voicemails & more! 

    Ep 123: See You Next Tuesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 51:50


    Emily discusses Yankees IL woes, last place, IKF, Bader, the Guardians, AL Pitcher of the Month, Fernando Tatis Jr., Bryce Harper, Scherzer & the Mets struggles, new rules impact, the Marly Rivera incident. 

    Ep 122: Get a Grip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 31:50


    Emily discusses Domingo Germán's close call, Max Scherzer's ejection & suspension for foreign substance use, Phil Cuzzi & Dan Bellino, career tarnishing judgement calls, Oakland A's closing up shop, Madison Bumgarner DFA'd, Cole shuts out the Twins, Clark Schmidt struggles. 

    Ep 121: It's 8th Inning Somewhere!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 60:58


    Emily & John discuss the start of the season, teams extending beer sales, nuances, Tomás Nido or Francisco Alvarez?, Emily meeting Brian Cashman, Franchy Cordero, retired numbers, Paul O'Neill, voicemails & more!

    Ep 120: Spring Training Heroes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 37:43


    Emily & John discuss Volpe, Baty & Vientos, MLB commercials, new skedge matchups we are stoked to see, bat boy & girl performance reviews, ST hero, voicemails, Cactus & Grapefruit League champs, preseason predictions for divisions, AL/NL, World Series,& end of season awards!  

    Ep 118: PIVOT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 45:40


    Emily & John discuss changes of heart about the WBC, upsets, beatdowns, 'T' from Great Britain just can't hang in the US, Puerto Rico's perfecto, John Smoltz commentary, the return of the BB curse, 19-year old pitcher vs Mike Trout, Spring Training who?, voicemails, & more!  

    Ep 117: WBC (We Be Complaining)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 56:28


    Emily & John discuss the WBC, fan reaction to rules changes, Yankees & Mets injury report, SPRINGOOOOOO, Grapefruit & Cactus League Pennants, Voicemails, Spring Training Hero front runners & more! 

    Ep 115: The Homestretch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 45:45


    Emily & John discuss Yankees winning again, Judge hits 2 jacks, Mets vs themselves, glad half full, Pujols resurgence: sus?, Aaron Boone, Gabe Kapler, Josh Donaldson, Vogelbach & Ruf, In Buck we trust?, & more! 

    Ep 114: Baby's 1st Home Run Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 50:53


    Emily & John discuss Mets holding on for dear life, IKF: power hitter, Yankees still mid, Aaron Judge, AL MVP debate, Pujols, all-time home runs hit off different pitchers, voicemails, & more!

    Ep 113: “Life Stuff”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 41:43


    Emily & John discuss Judge chasing 61, Tío Albert chasing 700, the Yankees descent into sadness, Mets vs Dodgers, the 2023 schedule, Mets Old Timers Day, retiring numbers, Timmy Trumpet, Josh Reddick, Mr. August & August Bozos are revealed, & more! 

    Ep 112: Get Lucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 55:41


    Emily & John discuss NY baseball woes, hoping for collapse, luck, prospect call ups, IKF, Tatis Jr. PED suspension, the 2022 Field of Dreams game, voicemails & more! 

    Ep 111: Trade Watch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 53:15


    Emily & John discuss the Yankees adding a few arms, trading Monty, the Mets inactivity, the San Diego Dads making the trade of the century, Brewers giving up?, Red Sox buyers?, Orioles trading Mancini, Mariners going for it, voicemails & more! 

    Ep 110: A Whole New World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 56:36


    Ep 109A: Return of the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 61:00


    Emily & John return after a 4-week break & discuss the state of the Yankees & Mets, The Reds, Hicks, Holmes, division leads, Mets vs Braves, home runs = wins, Breaking BallStars, home run derby & more!

    Ep 108: Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 34:42


    Ep 107: Pobody's Nerfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 48:33


    Emily & John discuss HBP, Yankees starters, Ohtani at Yankee Stadium, the Twinkies, Gio Urshela, Mets vs LAD, Rules, Dodger Stadium, a tale of two Joes, Rays bozo bullpen, voicemails & more! 

    Ep 106: It's Good to be the King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 46:04


    Yankees split in Tampa, Aaron Judge: Player of the week (every week), Matt Carpenter, Francisco Lindor Resurgence Bandwagon, Yankees & Mets upcoming schedules, voicemails, Mr. May & May Bozo picks, & more! 

    Ep 105: I Go To Extremes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 44:24


    Emily & John discuss John's 100th Episode (Observed), is it time to panic? (Yes), the Yankees tough weekend, Donaldson & Anderson, IL stints, the bullpen, Mets get Breaking-Ball-Cursed, the C-Ace, Barrel %, Giants fans, voicemails & more! 

    Ep 104: It's Only May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 41:56


    Emily & John discuss the best record in baseball, Aaron Judge = God?, the Camden Cutout, Joey Gallo, Francisco Lindor = Batman?, Polar Pete, Scherzer, strength of schedule, Reds vs Pirates (yes really), voicemails & more!

    Ep 103: Band of Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 44:50


    Emily & John discuss first to 21 wins, witnessing history, 7-8-9 in the lineup NY baseball still elite, ump show continues, sustainable winning, 7-run deficits, voicemails, Top 6 Reasons We Don't Have a Top 6 & more! 

    Ep 102: Coronation Station

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 48:47


    Emily & John discuss the Yankees 11-game win streak, Aaron Judge, Mets no-hit combo, Cano DFA'd, NY Baseball betta, Emily's MiLB experience, rule changes, umpire rating system, Reds down bad, voicemails & more!

    Ep 101: Tony Three Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 51:23


    Emily & John discuss the Mets already setting records, Scherzer, the Yankees on the upswing, Emily's Yay!/Eh/Yikes list, Cole back? (Never left), the Yankees letter unsealed, voicemails, Mr. April & April Bozo awards handed out & more!

    Ep 100: The Big 1-Double-Bagel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 52:06


    Emily & John discuss opening weekend, Cole's 1st start, Billy Crystal sabotage, Mets starting pitching, HBP, New Guys, pitchers return, Nike city connects 2022, Manfred offers an olive branch, Apple+ broadcast, ESPN Sunday Baseball & the KayRodCast, Breaking Balls stats, voicemails, a VERY special Top segment & more!

    Ep 99: Spring Training Heroes 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 40:29


    Emily & John discuss Opening Day Eve excitement, Mets rotation, NY on NY action, Pujols to the Cardinals, Chris Sale, Beltrán's interview, Cashman crying, our 2022 Spring Training Hero, voicemails, Division/WC/Pennant/World Series predictions & more!

    Ep 98: Under Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 48:01


    Emily & John discuss an early birthday present from an ex-CEO of the Marlins, Freeman, Story & Correa signings, Voit to San Diego, arbitration bonanza, Least $ spent in free agency, notable free agents still available, would-be phenoms, Cameron Maybin SZN, voicemails, 2022 Award Predictions & more! 

    Ep 97: Last Week Tonight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 52:33


    Emily & John discuss the end of the lockout & who to credit for saving baseball, a few details of the CBA, the Yankees off-season thus far, a few predictions, various signings & trades around the league, voicemails, Top 6 Things We Are Most Stoked For, & more!

    Ep 96: Are You There MLB? It's Us, Fans.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 57:21


    Emily & John discuss the cancellation of games, Manfred's presser, Braves release financials, Jeter's announcement, getting got by Bob Nightengale, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, voicemails, a revamped Top 8 & more!

    Ep 95: Corona Got Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 43:13


    Emily goes it alone and discusses Manfred's presser, the latest MLB/MLBPA meetings, Spring Training, SPRINGO, monobob, sports that are judged, NBC's Olympic coverage, voicemails, Top 5 Harry Potter movies & more! 

    Ep 94: Connecting the Dots

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 60:07


    Emily & John discuss the latest in CBA negotiations, Michael S. Schmidt: MLB Shill Lifer, Mike Trout getting some hitting instruction, Mets Old Timers' Day, HUGE announcement in Breaking Balls world, The Book of Boba Fett: Chapters 6 + 7, voicemails, Top 6 Reasons the Winter Olympics are Superior to the Summer Olympics & more!

    Ep 93: Hall of Very Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 45:44


    Emily & John discuss David Ortiz's 1st ballot election to the Hall of Fame, Arod's chances, MLB & MLBPA meet 2x, Amy Schneider's win streak coming to an end, The Book of What Show Is This?: Chapter 5, voicemails, Class of 2022 Breaking Balls Hall of Very Good inductees announced, & more! 

    Ep 92: MLB Yacht Rock-Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 49:37


    Emily & John discuss MLB dragging its feet, “both sides”, playoff expansion, Mets bench coach, Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider, the XXIV Olympics Winter Games, TBoBF: Chapter 4, voicemails, Top 3 Yacht Rock Songs & more!

    Ep 91: Mr. 300

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 49:22


    Emily & John discuss MLB & MLBPA finally meeting, Rachel Balkovic, Genevieve Beacom, the future of women in baseball, Jon Lester retiring, the Mets retiring Keith Hernandez's number, crossing the picket line, David Cone, The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 3, voicemails, Top 6 Pros Who…WHAT?!? & more! 

    Ep 90: Lockout Mixtape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 58:58


    Emily & John discuss MLB Network giving Rosenthal the boot, Eric Chavez: turncoat?, Zack Scott-free, Kay-RodCast on ESPN, Antonio Brown at it again (NFL Talk???!?!?!?), The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 1 & 2, voicemails, Top 3 90's Music Artists & Top 3 90's Movies, & more! 

    Ep 89: Don't Call it a Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 55:10


    Emily & John discuss the hiatus, Buck Showalter: Mets Manager, BBWAA shifts in opinion, was Arod framed? (No he wasn't, BUT..), The Book of Boba Fett, episode opening calls contest (3rd time's the charm), 2021 New Year Resolutions review, voicemails, 2022 New Year Resolutions & more! 

    Ep 88: A Show About Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 49:40


    Emily & John discuss Manfred's letter to the fans, MLB dot com wiped clean, solidarity, Buck Showalter, Gil Hodges, the Golden Days Era Committee, Roger Maris, the 2021 BBWAA ballot, H/T votes, Breaking Balls takes on Cooperstown, holiday “instant replay”, voicemails, dabbling in MLB The Show, card pack breaks, & more!

    Ep 87: Hey! Big Spender

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 55:35


    Emily & John discuss the Mets making BIG moves, Scherzer, Seager, Semien, the Rangers, the Mariners, AL West going off, who's left?, Yankees tender errybody, deadlines, THE LOCKOUT, MLB mixing baseballs, a new contest, voicemails, Top 6 Pivot Podcasts & more!

    Ep 86: Let's Get Weird

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 57:20


    Emily & John discuss Syndergaard's departure, Verlander's non-departure, Correa & Jeter, Yankees new 3rd Base Coach, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young winners, Billy Eppler, the Philly Phanatic, the Cleveland Guardians, voicemails, Top 6 Thanksgiving Sides & more!

    Ep 85: A Blowhard in a House of Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 55:06


    Emily & John discuss Braves bus drive-by, qualifying offers, Alderson & Boras, preseason award predictions from Ep. 52, the most wonderful time of the year, Chili Davis, Verlander, voicemails, Top 6 Minor Technical MLB Awards & more! 

    Ep 84: Triple Duh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 45:52


    Emily & John discuss the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves and the road to their first title in 26 years, Snitker being criticized but coming out on top, Max Fried, Gold Glove award nominees, Silver Slugger award nominees, the Fielding Bible, Mets fire Zack Scott, The 2nd Annual Postseason Classic final results, Top 3 “So Bad They're Good” Preseason Predictions, & more!  

    Ep 83: Free Range Relievers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 55:08


    Emily & John discuss the Dodgers demise, Braves v Astros, who they're rooting for, Snitker family feud, Charlie Morton, the Chop, commissioner overreach, reporters stirring up nonsense, A's fire sale, voicemails, Top 6 New Names for the Bullpen, & more! 

    Ep 82: Home Runs Win Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 54:40


    Emily & John discuss the check swing heard ‘round the world, the continuation of the ump show, Passan's magnum opus, Dodgers v Braves, Red Sox v Astros, players talking that ish, Eddie Rosario god-tier?, Boonie's back, MiLB players get some housing, Postseason Classic update, voicemails, Top 6 Shows We Are Stoked to Watch This Offseason & more!

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