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The official podcast of the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots. Patriots Play-by-play Broadcaster and Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting, Steven Cusumano brings you insight and comments from top prospects and personnel throughout the Yankees organization, while telling the stories behind the next generation of Patriots in Pinstripes.

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    • Apr 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Gatewood, Gabrielson, and Jasso Talk April Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 43:15


    After a road trip to Altoona and a home series with Hartford, Steven Cusumano and Joe Puccio catch up with Jake Gatewood, Cole Gabrielson, and Dylan Jasso to discuss the start to the 2025 season.12:37 Jake Gatewood22:38 Dylan Jasso29:46 Cole Gabrielson

    Home Opener Happenings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 44:17


    Steven Cusumano and Joe Puccio recap the home opening series for the Somerset Patriots. Hear from Clarke Schmidt who made his second rehab outing with Somerset, and Brendan Beck who pitched for the first time since 2023 on Opening Day.

    Opening Day 2025 + Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 50:16


    Steven Cusumano and Joe Puccio get you prepped for the 2025 season. Hear from manager Raul Dominguez, hitting coach Mike Fransoso, and key members of the Patriots Spencer Jones, Rafael Flores, Cam Schlittler prior to Opening Day.

    RHP Colby White, RHP Joey Gerber, and LHP Josh Maciejewski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 64:27


    In this episode we highlight the Somerset Patriots bullpen, which has the lowest ERA in the Eastern League during the second half of the season. Steven and Eli sit down with RHP Colby White to discuss his journey back from Tommy John Surgery with the Rays, RHP Joey Gerber describes what makes the Yankees player development special and his major league comeback, and LHP Josh Maciejewski takes us through his seven year minor league journey to the majors and his MLB debut with the Yankees earlier this season. TIMESTAMPS: Colby White Interview: 3:03 Joey Geber Interview: 23:12 Josh Maciejewski Interview: 40:42

    Yankees Defensive Coordinator Aaron Gershenfeld, Player Development Advisor Derek Dietrich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 36:07


    In this episode of the Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast, Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman sit down with New York Yankees Defensive Coordinator Aaron Gershenfeld. Plus, Steven chats with former Patriot, and current Yankees Player Development Advisor Derek Dietrich.

    Patriots Infielder Max Burt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 53:12


    Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman sit down with Somerset Patriots Infielder Max Burt to discuss his career, winning mentality, and leadership.

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    Yankees Sr. Director of Pitching Sam Briend, OF Aaron Palensky, C JC Escarra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 42:35


    In this episode of the Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast, Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman sit down with New York Yankees Sr. Director of Pitching Sam Briend to discuss his coaching career and developing the future stars of the Yankees. Plus, Steven chats with OF Aaron Palensky and Eli sits down with INF JC Escarra.

    Pitching Coach Brett DeGagne and RHP Bailey Dees

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 35:39


    In this week's episode, Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman are joined by Patriots Pitching Coach Brett DeGagne, and Eli sits down with RHP Bailey Dees to discuss converting to a starter for the 2024 season.

    Opening Weekend 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 29:33


    Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman recap Opening Weekend and summarize the Patriots' Break Camp roster, previewing the road to come in the 2024 season!

    Mario Garza, Yankees Director of Baseball Development Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 25:15


    In this week's episode, the Yankees' Director of Baseball Development Mario Garza joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to talk about his role in the Yankees organization, his assessment of the season to this point and how he closely he works with coaches, players and coordinators throughout the organization.

    Joe Migliaccio Joins The Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 52:15


    Somerset Patriots broadcasters Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman update you on all things Patriots baseball and New York Yankees prospects, as they sit down with New York Yankees hitting coordinator Joe Miglaccio, and bring you sound bites from Ben Rice and Richard Fitts on the latest episode of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast.

    Trey Sweeney Joins, Recapping Patriots' First Half Championship!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 34:10


    Amidst his June heroics, Trey Sweeney joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to discuss his thoughts on the Somerset Patriots' 2023 playoff push, after the Patriots clinched the First Half Championship for a second consecutive season.

    Grayson Crawford Joins the Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 42:31


    Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman discuss the Patriots rivalry matchup with Portland and tell you about a few new faces on the roster, as well as sit down with Somerset Pitching Coach Grayson Crawford.

    Opening Day 2023 Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 60:01


    Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman are joined by several members of the 2023 Somerset Patriots ahead of Opening Day at TD Bank Ballpark, including Jasson Dominguez, Trey Sweeney, Anthony Seigler, Clayton Beeter, Will Warren, Richard Fitts and manager Raul Dominguez.

    Spring Training Summary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 28:45


    Following a trip to Tampa for Yankees Spring Training, Patriots Play-by-play Broadcaster Steven Cusumano caught up with incoming Somerset Manager Raul Dominguez, as well as former Patriots Oswaldo Cabrera, Anthony Volpe, Trey Sweeney, Brandon Lockridge, Will Warren and Clayton Beeter.

    Carson Coleman Joins the Show to Kick off 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 37:09


    Baseball is officially back in the air! Yankees RHP prospect Carson Coleman joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to kick off 2023. Coleman relives throwing the final pitch of the 2022 Eastern League Championship, looks back on his journey to the pros and more.

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    We Are the Champions! 2022 Somerset Season Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 27:45


    The Somerset Patriots are your 2022 Eastern League Champions, for the first time since becoming the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate! Steven Cusumano helps re-live the Patriots' magical playoff run with a postseason highlight recap, topped with closing comments from Patriots Manager Dan Fiorito and a brief preview of the Patriots' 2023 season.

    Eastern League Playoffs Preview: A Special Season in Somerset

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 37:20


    As the Somerset Patriots embark on their first ever playoff run as the Yankees' Double-A affiliate, Steven Cusumano is joined by Eli Fishman to wrap up the Patriots' historic 2022 regular season and preview Somerset's upcoming playoff series with the Red Sox-affiliated Portland Sea Dogs. While looking back on some of Somerset's shining moments in the second half, we also reflect back on Anthony Volpe's time in Somerset and get to know the newest members of the team.

    Post Trade Deadline; Volpe, Wells, Fiorito, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 26:40


    Eli Fishman and Steven Cusumano discuss the Double-A Subway Series, who has had a hot start to the second half of the season, the implications of the trade deadline on the Patriots roster, and hear from Dan Fiorito, Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, and Brett Baty.

    Volpe, Wells, and Fiorito join the Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 30:03


    Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman discuss the conclusion of the first half of the season and storylines entering into the second half, as well as hear from Yankees #1 Prospect Anthony Volpe, #4 Prospect Austin Wells, and Patriots manager Dan Fiorito on the latest Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast.

    Brandon Lockridge Joins the Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 19:58


    Somerset Patriots outfielder and Yankees outfield prospect Brandon Lockridge joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman on the Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast.

    Breakout Studs: Chad Bell & Nick Ernst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 28:43


    Two of the Yankees' breakout prospects in 2022 with the Somerset Patriots, INF Chad Bell and RHP Nick Ernst join the voice of the Patriots, Steven Cusumano on this edition of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast. Coming off their first two-week road trip of the season, we take a comprehensive look at some of the top performers of the trip, recapping the action. Patriots Hitting Coach Jake Hirst also offers insight on some of the Patriots' top hitters this season. Finally, previewing the Akron RubberDucks ahead of the Patriots' first home stand in June!

    Eli Fishman Joins the Patriots!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 42:04


    Joining Patriots Media Relations and Broadcasting Manager Steven Cusumano on this week's podcast is Eli Fishman: renown Yankees Minor League reporter and the newest member of the media relations department! Joining the team as an intern for the 2022 season, Eli lends insight on some of the top Yankees prospects we've seen in Somerset, along with some that we may see in a Patriots uniform by the end of the year. After recapping the Patriots' series win in Altoona, Steven also previews the road ahead, as Somerset opens a series with the Reading Fightin' Phils at TD Bank Ballpark.

    Elijah Dunham & MiLB's Top Pitching Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 24:57


    In this week's Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast with Steven Cusumano, Yankees No. 27 prospect and Patriots outfielder Elijah Dunham takes center stage, as we hear about his journey to Somerset since joining the Yankees organization. We also begin by highlighting last week's series at home vs. the Blue Jays affiliated New Hampshire Fisher Cats and hearing from Yanks No. 6 prospect, LHP Ken Waldichuk after his career-high 12 strikeout performance. Patriots Pitching Coach Gerardo Casadiego chimes in on Somerset's near-top ERA in Minor League Baseball.

    Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 36:55


    Patriots Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting and Play-by-play Voice, Steven Cusumano brings you up to speed with everything to know coming out of the Somerset Patriots' latest series victory over The Portland Sea Dogs. MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra joins the show to talk all things Minor League Baseball, Somerset Patriots and New York Yankees!

    Meet the Patriots: The 2022 Season Is Underway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 28:33


    The 2022 season is here! Patriots Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting and Play-by-play Voice, Steven Cusumano brings you up to speed with the latest in Somerset Patriots Baseball heading into the third week of the season. In a comprehensive recap of the first two weeks, we hear from Patriots Manager Dan Fiorito, Yankees Coordinator of Baseball Development Mario Garza and top Yankees prospects Anthony Volpe, Ken Waldichuk, Brandon Lockridge and Elijah Dunham.

    A Crushing End to a Remarkable Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 44:57


    On this week's episode - the final episode of 2021 - Marc and Brandon recap the high drama of the Somerset-Akron series and the stunning conclusion that left the Patriots on the outside of the playoff picture. They also recap the 2021 season and share some of their favorite memories from the year. Plus, a quick preview and prediction of the Double-A Northeast League championship series between Akron and Bowie.

    One Week to the Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 47:53


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap Somerset's sweep of the Hartford Yard Goats and the team's current eight-game win streak. Plus, a look at how the Double-A Northeast League playoff picture is shaping up. Also, they look back at some of the standout players so far in the 2021 season.

    Two Weeks To Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 45:24


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon provide an update on the Double-A Northeast League playoff picture with two weeks to play in the regular season after Somerset's big series win in Bowie. Plus, a preview of the upcoming Hartford series and an update on TD Bank Ballpark.

    Biggest series of the season: Bowie Baysox

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 46:56


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap a back-and-forth week against the Akron RubberDucks and preview the biggest series of the year upcoming against the Bowie Baysox. Brandon also chats with Patriots pitching coach Daniel Moskos.

    RubberDucks coming to town

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 50:48


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the split of the Altoona series and look ahead to a huge week at home against the first-place Akron RubberDucks. Plus, a review of the Double-A Northeast League ballparks!

    Initiate Playoff Push

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 46:54


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the Patriots' tough series against the Portland Sea Dogs and dive in to what it means for playoffs as they gear up for the final five weeks of the season. Plus, a preview of the upcoming series against the Altoona Curve.

    No-No in Bridgewater

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 41:21


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon go over an eventful series between the Somerset Patriots and Bowie Baysox, including a number of rehab assignments and the team's first no-hitter in franchise history. They also preview the important upcoming series against the Portland Sea Dogs and take a look at how some past Patriots are doing with the New York Yankees.

    Trade Deadline Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 50:21


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon take a look back at a crazy week for the Somerset Patriots and the New York Yankees, including the fallout from all of the Yanks moves at the MLB trade deadline. Plus, a preview of the upcoming series against the Bowie Baysox featuring No. 2 prospect in baseball Adley Rutschman.

    Trouble with the Curve ft. Isiah Gilliam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 39:38


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon dissect the last week against the Altoona Curve, including a pair of tough losses and a pair of shutouts. The two also preview the upcoming series against series against the Reading Fightin' Phils. Plus, an interview with Patriots outfielder Isiah Gilliam.

    No Fly Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 42:19


    On this week's episode, team broadcaster Marc Schwartz recaps what went wrong for the Somerset Patriots in their most recent road trip to Virginia against the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Plus, a preview of the Altoona Curve and a look at what some of the New York Yankees prospects are doing in their new homes.

    Check in at the halfway point

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 53:22


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon check in on the status of the Patriots halfway through the 2021 season, including a recap of the most recent series against Erie and a preview of the upcoming Richmond series. Plus, a look back at some of the most memorable moments of the first half of the season.

    The Future(s) is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 48:08


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the ending of the Patriots' last 12-game road trip of the season, with the pitching staff finishing off the Harrisburg series with back-to-back shutouts. The two also discuss an incoming Erie SeaWolves squad that boasts two top-10 prospects in all of baseball. Plus a look at what Luis Medina's selection to the All-Star Futures Game means.

    Best in Double-A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 53:12


    On this week's episode, Brandon and Marc recap the team's recent series in Portland and discuss how they have gotten to the best overall record among all Double-A teams. They also preview the upcoming series in Harrisburg and take a closer look at how some players who began the year in Somerset are playing with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

    Shipping up to Portland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 43:08


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon have all of the insight from how the Patriots took five of six from the Richmond Flying Squirrels, plus a look back at Luke Voit's rehab assignment. Later, the two preview the huge upcoming series against the Portland Sea Dogs and also discuss some prospects to watch with the Low-A Tampa Tarpons.

    New pitchers in town?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 47:36


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon discuss the rumors of some major pitching call-ups to Somerset, and the potential impact they could have on the team. They also recap the most recent series against Erie and preview the upcoming set against Richmond.

    A deeper dive on the Yankees organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 46:19


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon analyze what went right for the Patriots after taking four of six games from Reading. They also preview the big upcoming series against the Erie Seawolves and take a deep look into some New York Yankees prospects to watch at all levels of the team's organization.

    Zack Britton joins the Patriots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 42:38


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the last series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, including Zack Britton's rehab assignment with the team from last Saturday. The two also preview the upcoming week's series against the Reading Fightin' Phils.

    How 'sweep' it is!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 52:37


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon discuss the significance of the Somerset Patriots' recent six-game sweep of the Hartford Yard Goats, including the team's offensive outburst. The two also preview the upcoming series at home against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Plus, right-handed relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio joins the pod to talk about his New Jersey upbringing and his strong start to the season.

    Road trippin' through New England

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 51:30


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the team's last week in New Hampshire, including the loss of Estevan Florial, the emergence of Dermis Garcia and the recent hot streak for Oswaldo Cabrera. They also preview the upcoming series in Central Connecticut against the Hartford Yard Goats and check in with broadcasters from the other New York Yankees minor league affiliates.

    Recapping the first week of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 49:07


    On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon go over the main takeaways from the first week of the Somerset Patriots season, including an offensive explosion from Estevan Florial and dominant relief pitching. The two also preview the upcoming series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and take a look around the rest of the New York Yankees farm system.

    Rosters Announced + Harrisburg Series Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 51:51


    On this week's episode, it's finally time for the season to begin! The New York Yankees have announced the Break Camp roster for the Somerset Patriots, igniting a deep dive into both the position players and the pitchers. Later in the episode, Harrisburg Senators broadcaster Terry Byrom joins the show to discuss the Washington Nationals farm system and Somerset's first opponent of the 2021 campaign.

    Hitting Coach Joe Migliaccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 47:17


    On this week's episode, new Somerset Patriots hitting coach Joe Migliaccio joins the pod to discuss the New York Yankees organizational approach to hitting and analytics. He also discusses a couple of players to look out for in Somerset this year, along with a Jasson Dominguez teaser. Plus, Marc and Brandon give their top storylines so far for the 2021 MLB season.

    Catching up with Mike Ashmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 53:27


    On this week's episode, longtime Somerset Patriots beat reporter Mike Ashmore joins the pod to discuss his perspective on the Patriots new affiliation with the New York Yankees, the differences between covering independent baseball vs. affiliated baseball, and his plans for coverage during the 2021 season. Plus, Marc and Brandon debate the merits of the shift in baseball and the influx of analytics in managing the game.

    Baseball America's J.J. Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 55:06


    On this week's episode, Baseball America executive editor J.J. Cooper joins the pod to discuss a number of subjects ranging from more details on the early stages of the Patriots becoming a New York Yankees affiliate, how COVID-19 will impact the 2021 minor league baseball season and a teaser into the Bronx Bombers farm system.

    The New Pitching Coach, Daniel Moskos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 43:15


    On this episode, host Marc Schwartz is joined by Daniel Moskos, the team's new pitching coach and a former Major Leaguer with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The two discuss Moskos's road to the coaching ranks and look back at some time he spent in the Atlantic League with the Lancaster Barnstormers. Also in this episode are the latest renovation updates from TD Bank Ballpark and the impact that the New York Yankees' recent Rougned Odor trade will have on the Patriots roster in 2021.

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