The Sports Animals - Yankees Podcast

During a game 4 rainout, Mike and Harry discuss the first three games of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees are down 2-1 in the best of 7 series. In this playoff edition, the animals discuss... The missed opportunities in Game 3 Previewing the pitching matchups for the rest of the series The emergence of Gleyber Torres as a superstar. So why is he batting 5th? How serious is the Giancarlo Stanton injury? The Washington Nationals are headed to the World Series --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the Yankees battling for home-field advantage, Harry and Mike talk about the home stretch before the postseason. Topics include: - Who is the most important piece coming back from injury? - Aaron Hicks is done for the year. Harry and Mike discuss the 7-year contract after an injury-riddled season. - D.J. LeMahieu fights for a batting title. - Plus, they revisit their preseason bold predictions including Harry's oracle-like prediction of Mike Tauchman's breakout. That type of analysis you only find on the Sports Animals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees did not make a major move. On this episode of the podcast, Harry and Mike review the big deals at the deadline and discuss how the Yankees inaction impacts the balance of power in the American League the rest of the way this season. Spoiler Alert: Mike is despondent, and Harry is wearing his therapist hat in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Harry and Mike are joined by guest "Minnesota Andy" Kahl to discuss one of the biggest surprises in baseball: the Minnesota Twins. As they watch the game of the year (AARON HICKS!), they ask are the Twins legit pennant contenders? Topics tonight: What has gotten in to the Twins this year? How good is this young core? Harry and I don't think managers matter that much but does new manager Rocco Baldelli deserve some credit? Should the Twins add pieces at the deadline? If so, what pieces do they need? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Harry and Mike record live from the infield in Cooperstown, New York ahead of Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina's inductions into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the first half of 2019 in the books, Harry and Mike look forward and talk about the home stretch to the post season. Topics include: - Trade Deadline Preview - What to do with Clint Frazier? - Is the Yankees training staff a problem moving forward? - How does the rest of the AL East stack up for the remainder of 2019? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Harry and Mike recap the first half of the New York Yankees season and give grades for the infield, outfield, starting pitching and relief pitching. We also discuss: - Harry calling home runs rainbows - Edwin Encarnacion trade - The end of the greatest streak in sports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Harry and Mike discuss the first-place New York Yankees, and their prospects for the rest of the 2019 season. - Should the Yankees sign Dallas Keuchel? - How much better can the Yankees get when they get players back from injury? - How big of a problem is Clint Frazier, actually? - If Harry can lie to David Cone, can you really trust him? - The Yankees scouting department finally recognizes the truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The ailing Yankees are finally getting healthy, with Miguel Andujar and Clint Frazier returning to the Yankees lineup. Mike and Harry break down the keys to the Yankees' continued success as they face a tough stretch of contending teams. On tonight's episode: - Domingo German is dealing and no one is talking about it. Will we see the Dominican Dandy at the all-star game this year? - DJ LeMahieu, Gio Urshella and Luke Voit - who has been the unlikely hero of the Yankees season? - And a new segment: take a trip down memory lane for the guys "Personal Yankees Moment of the Week." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The theme of the Yankees season continues to be injuries, with Aaron Judge and Clint Frazier adding their names to the IL. Down but not out, the Bronx Bombers have been hot of late, winning 11 of their last 13 games with essentially a replacement roster. The guys discuss the keys to the Yankees' surprising success. Also on tonight's episode: - Panic in Boston: Are the Red Sox actually this bad? - CC goes for 3,000 strikeouts: Is the big fella a Hall of Famer? - Previewing upcoming series with the Twins and Mariners --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Harry and Mike discuss the comically long list of injured Yankees - from Gary Sanchez to another Dellin Betances set back.  On the podcast:  Can the Yankees sustain their early season injuries?  Is this the end of Greg Bird as we know it? Scouting the first base trade market.  Should we be worried about Chad Green?  And was Harry right about Mike Tauchman?  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Harry and Mike give their way-too-early reactions to the 2019 season and the New York Yankees first week of regular season play. On the podcast: Can the Yankees sustain their early season injuries? Is this is the real Greg Bird? How good can Adam Ottavino be? Should we be worried about Aroldis Chapman? Can the Yankee infield muddle through? A heartfelt goodbye to River Avenue Blues --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The long wait is finally over! New York Yankees baseball is back and Mike and Harry are off to Stan's and Opening Day! On the eve of the best day of spring, Harry and Mike give their bold predictions for the upcoming Yankees season. Special guest appearance from T-Fed the heckler. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's the crossover episode! Harry and Mike welcome Mets fan Chris to the Sports Animals to talk about the NL East. On this episode: Can the Yankees sustain the injuries they've suffered in spring training? Yankees are Gio targeting - what Gio Gonzalez means to the New York Yankees NY Mets Chris with a delusional preview of the NL East --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Opening day is only two weeks away! This week, Harry and Mike review Vegas win totals for the 2019 season. And the guys give their reactions to the Yankees' spring training including key injuries. On the show this week: Will Clint Frazier or Greg Bird make the squad out of Spring Training? Should the Yankees try bullpenning this year? Can the Yankees survive a serious Luis Severino or Aaron Hicks injury? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the podcast, Harry and Mike clean up free agency and discuss the impact of Bryce Harper signing with the Phillies. We pick offseason winners and losers, and give our thoughts on the state of MLB free agency. In the second half of the show, we preview the 2019 New York Yankees bullpen. In this show: - The Bryce Harper fallout - Harry and Mike pick winners and losers of the MLB offseason - How good is the Yankees 2019 Bullpen? - How will Aroldis Chapman's health impact the 2019 Yankees? - Should the Yankees extend Dellin Betances? - Will the Yankees ever see 2017 Chad Green again? - Can the Yankees bullpen hold runners on base? - Is Adam Ottavino for real? - What can we expect from Tommy Kahnle this year? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Harry and Mike do a full preview of the New York Yankees starting rotation for 2019. Plus, the guys give their reactions to the Yankees extending Luis Severino and Aaron Hicks. And Manny Machado signs in San Diego. On the show this week: What can we expect from Tanaka Tuesdays this year? Are the Yankees using CC Sabathia the wrong way? James Paxton is good, but can he be great for a full season? What can the Yankees expect from 36-year old JA Happ? Severino's tale of two halves in 2018. Luke Voit vs Greg Bird in early spring training. Predicting the home run call for Troy Tulowitzki --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

New York Yankees 2019 Outfield Preview: Harry and Mike give their thoughts on the Yankees outfield and detail the storylines heading in to spring training.  In this episode:  - Will we ever see Jacoby Ellsbury again?  - Who will play left field for the Yankees? How about Bryce Harper?  - What can we expect from Giancarlo Stanton this year?  - What does AJ Pollock's contract mean for Aaron Hicks?  - What to watch for with Aaron Judge this season.  - Can we expect anything from Brett the Jet Gardner this year?  Sports Animals!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Leave the show a voicemail and we'll play it on the air: (201) 614-5664. This week, Harry and Mike discuss the latest rumors about superstar free-agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. Plus, a full breakdown of MLB's proposed rule changes including adding the DH to the NL, lowering the mound and a 3-batter minimum for relief pitchers. Also, in this episode: Mike predicts Bryce Harper will land with the Yankees. Do Aaron Judge's Harper comments mean anything? Should the National League adopt the DH? MLB changes the "disabled list" to the "injured list." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Harry and Mike preview the Yankees 2019 infield and highlight positional battles and what to watch for this season. They also continue the discussion on the 2019 Hall of Fame class, and what Mariano Rivera's unanimous selection means for the future of the Hall of Fame. In this episode: - Do the "steroid guys" ever get into the Hall? - What does a unanimous Hall of Fame selection even mean, anyway? - Who goes in the Hall with Jeter next year? - Does Tulowitzki start at shortstop on opening day? - How worried should we be about Miguel Andujar's defense? - Is Gary Sanchez as bad as we think defensively? - Who's the real Luke Voit? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

New York Yankees greats' Mike Mussina and Mariano Rivera march into Cooperstown. In this busy episode: - Harry and Mike break down the HOF ballot - Reminisce about their favorite Mussina and Mo moments - Analyze the Yankees $27 million signing of reliever Adam Ottavino - Grade the Sonny Gray trade Leave the show a voicemail: (201) 614-5664. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A surprise move in Yankee Land! The New York Yankees sign DJ LeMahieu to a 2-year, 24 million dollar deal. Does this mean the end of their pursuit of Manny Machado? In this episode: - Breaking down the DJ LeMahieu deal. - Sorting out the Yankees crowded Infield. - Are the Yankees cheap? Have they improved this offseason? - Plus, the show gets a new Twitter follower. Leave the show a voicemail: (201) 614-5664 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The hot take house is open 24/7. Chief proprietor Mike McMaster is heated that the Yankees let Robertson leave and haven't signed Harper or Machado. Harry brings reason & facts to the conversation. In this episode: - Will the Yankees regret letting Robertson walk? - The unique contract structure for Zach Britton - Yankees sign Troy Tulowitzki - Grading the Yankees offseason before it's over Call the show: (201) 614-5664 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our last episode of 2018, Mike and Harry discuss Yankees baseball including: - Andrew Miller signs elsewhere. Did the Yankees miss out? - A breakdown of the free agent reliever market. - Is tanking a problem in baseball? - Can we fix the collective bargaining agreement? - Mariano Rivera and Hall of Fame Voting. - Harry loses a bet and is forced to sing Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline. Check us out on Twitter. Please rate & subscribe: pod.link/1444100487 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Animals Harry Raymond & Mike McMaster review the moves of the baseball winter meetings. In this week's episode: - J.A. Happ signs for $34 million. Instant Analysis. - How much should the Yankees offer Manny Machado? - Are the owners colluding? - How will the Yankees replace Didi Gregorius? - Mike & Harry face off in their Fantasy Football championship. Time for a side bet. Please rate & subscribe: pod.link/1444100487 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The hot stove is heating up a week before the winter meetings. Animals Harry Raymond & Mike McMaster discuss this week's trades and free agent signings. In this episode: - Patrick Corbin signs with the Nationals for $140 million. - Will the Yankees regret not signing Corbin? - Where do they turn for starting pitching now? - Analyzing the Robinson Cano & Edwin Diaz trade. - Michael gets a golden retriever. - Harry gets a beer. Thanks for listening. Thanks to our first sponsor "the Snowflake Bash", the event of the season. Rate & subscribe: pod.link/1444100487 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Harry Raymond & Mike McMaster discuss the Yankees first offseason move. It's a big one. In this episode: - Breaking down the James Paxton blockbuster trade - Is Paxton the "ace" caliber pitcher the Yankees need? - Will the Yankees regret trading top prospect Justus Sheffield? - A sad farewell to fan favorite Ronald Torreyes - Should the Yankees trade for Corey Klueber or Madison Bumgarner? - Breaking down the top free agent starting pitchers. Who should the Yankees target? Thanks for listening. Rate & subscribe: https://pod.link/1444100487 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Two long-time Bronx bleacher creatures rekindle their college radio show to talk New York Yankees baseball. In our first episode in 8 years, the animals discuss: - Who should the Yankees target this offseason? - Biggest surprise from 2018 season - Did Red Sox Dave Dombrowski out-ninja Brian Cashman? - Should the Yankees sign Machado, Harper or neither? - The Luxury Tax Conundrum Follow us on twitter.com/thesportanimals --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app