Sal Licata Podcast

Hour 5: Sal resets the show and drives home his point that the Knicks must grab Jalen Brunson or else Leon Rose should be fired. Also, Sal insists that even though the Braves are on the Mets' tails, the NL East is still over.

Hour 4: Sal says the Yankees need more depth because Joey Gallo and Aaron Hicks continue to be problems in the lineup, despite the Yankees steamrolling through the rest of the American League.

Two more callers (one calling Sal out for saying the NL East is over, one calling Sal out for complaining about the Knicks) set Sal off yet again, a popular theme during Thursday's show.

Hour 3: Sal talks with John Schmeelk about Knicks free agency, more callers challenge him on recanting his "NL East is Over" declaration, and Marco Balletti and Sal long for the days when the Knicks were championship contenders.

John Schmeelk joins the show to discuss the Knicks moves in free agency, if they will land Jalen Brunson, and other moves they could make once the window opens on Thursday evening.

Another caller decides to blame Sal for claiming the NL East is over, and Sal blows up on him.

Hour 2: When discussing their upcoming free agency window, Sal says every year the Knicks are not good enough to be a legit playoff team, and not bad enough to have a top 3 pick, and it is the last place you can be in the NBA.

After battling with a caller, Sal declares, once again, that the NL East race is over!

Hour 1: Sal weighs in on what the Mets need to do to address their glaring issues and avoid blowing the division lead. He also talks about the Knicks free agency plans, and how they must sign Jalen Brunson now to avoid being the laughing stock of the league.

Sal kicks off his 5-hour show by reading some rather unpleasant "fan" mail...then says how the Knicks have whiffed on Dejounte Murray, which means they absolutely better get Jalen Brunson now. Also, the Mets have lost 3 in a row for the first time all year, and Sal says it is time to stop waiting to address their 2 glaring issues.

The Knicks have cleared the way for Jalen Brunson and the Mets have no answer for the Astros. Hour 3.

The Yankees found a winning catcher in Jose Trevino.

The Knicks cleared enough cap space for Jalen Brunson and Sal is not happy with the Mets. Hour 1.

Carlos Carrasco has a problem with Tuesday night's umpiring, the Yankees got it right behind the plate and the Knicks make a move with plans for even more. Hour 2.

Sal is getting very annoyed by the Mets recent performance.

The Knicks have cap space for top target Jalen Brunson after a Tuesday night trade that sent Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel to the Pistons.

Trysta breaks down what each team did on draft night and whether or not any of the moves make sense to the astute observer. She also examines the latest rumors out of Brooklyn regarding Kyries Irving. Matt McEwan is on the show to discuss how crazy the night was from a betting perspective and the factors that lend itself to what went on. Subscribe to Heat Check with Trysta Krick HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees pulled off another great comeback win and the Knicks botched draft night once again. Plus, it's pay day for Aaron Judge. Hour 3.

A caller thinks he has a point on the 11th pick in the NBA Draft but Sal immediately dismantles it.

The Knicks have no idea how to build a winning team, the Mets are close but have some work to do and the Yankees can not be stopped. Hour 2.

The Knicks bothered Sal and many fans with their confusing decisions on draft night.

The Knicks screwed up another draft but the Yankees won one of the best games in baseball this season and walked-off against the Astros.

Sal and Evan discuss their love of Buck Showalter. Keep your pants on please. Subscribe to Rico Brogna HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3: Sal says he can't convince himself that the Yankees would ever let Aaron Judge walk, he says he is STILL not worried about the Mets shrinking NL East lead, and says who he wants the Knicks to select in the NBA Draft.

Hour 2: Sal talks about Judge's historic pace to break Maris' Home Run record, and how that could further affect his upcoming monster free agency contract. Plus, Matt Youmans from VSIN talks NBA Draft and Sal says who he wants the Knicks to draft tonight.

Matt Youmans from VSIN drops in to get us ready for the NBA Draft later tonight. He and Sal discuss all possible options for the Knicks, who currently have the #11 pick, but could trade up to #4 to take Purdue's Jaden Ivey.

Hour 1: Even after the Mets got swept for the first time this season, and their division lead shrunk to 4.5 games, Sal said he still is not worried about the Atlanta Braves simply because the Mets are a better team. Plus, Judge's looming free agency and some fireworks on the phone.

Edwin in Queens thinks Sal is a miserable Yankee hater, so they drop the gloves on the first call of the show.

Sal opens his show by recapping another tremendous Yankee win, during which Aaron Judge played hero again. However, Sal says the one big issue with this Yankee team this year is what will happen after the season: paying Aaron Judge the big contract he deserves, or letting him walk.

The Mets lose in Houston and need Max Scherzer back ASAP. The Yankees lose in Tampa but made everyone think they were about to tie the game. Aaron Judge has a big arbitration hearing coming up. Hour 3.

The Mets need more production from whoever is playing DH and whether it's with the 11th pick or one they trade up for, the Knicks need to add a big-time player. Hour 2.

The Astros beat the Mets, who need Max Scherzer and some production at DH, while the Rays finally got the better of Nestor Cortes. Plus, NBA Draft talk. Hour 1.

Sal discusses Aaron Judge's contract drama and rolls right into a call from a very biased fan.

Will the Knicks trade up for Jaden Ivey and will Kyrie Irving actually leave the Nets?

The Mets lost to the Astros but Max Scherzer's needed return is close. The Rays made Nestor Cortes look human.

Resist temptation because the Knicks are better off without Kyrie Irving. Plus, The Yankees and Mets continue to run through their divisions and a caller wants the Yankees to trade Aaron Judge.

Gerrit Cole dominates the Rays and the Mets style of play doesn't need a nickname. It's old-fashioned baseball, plain and simple.

After losing on Sunday, both local baseball teams came back with wins over division rivals on Monday. Plus, Sal is not worried about the Braves catching the Mets. Hour 2.

What do the Knicks need to do with the 11th pick?

The Knicks would be crazy to go after Kyrie Irving. Plus, the Yankees and Mets bounce back with victories on Monday. Hour 1.

The Knicks trading for Kyrie Irving would be a disaster.

Sal made a rookie move on Saturday. Plus, the Yankees and Mets lost on Sunday but still had winning weekends. Hour 3.

Sal and Fliegs had very, very different experiences Saturday at Citi Field.

Sal tells some Yankee fans that their team can't win every single game and also wants the rest of the baseball world to show Pete Alonso some respect! Hour 2.

The Yankees and Mets both lost on Sunday but won on Friday and Saturday. They each remain atop their respective divisions and leagues, but have some room to improve. Hour 1.

Pete Alonso is one of the best players in baseball and it's time non-Mets fans acknowledge that.

The Yankees and Mets both lost on Sunday but it doesn't matter because they still had winning weekends.

The Yankees sweep the Rays, the Mets take two of three from the Brew Crew and Sal loves what he is seeing from both teams. Hour 3.

Changes are all around us in sports and more are coming to baseball, but maybe not as soon as we thought a few days ago.

The Yankees and Mets are rolling and the Warriors are back on top. Hour 2.

The Warriors win their fourth title in eight years and Steph Curry still doesn't get enough respect.