WFAN Baseball Insiders

NFL Network host and lifelong Yankees fan Rich Eisen joins Sweeny Murti to break down the Yankees after the first round of the Subway Series and the trade for Andrew Benintendi.  

On the latest WFAN Baseball Insiders, Sweeny Murti and SNY's Anthony McCarron chat about Subway Series Round 1, remember trade deadline madness of years past, and discuss how Aaron Judge's run at 61 home runs will shine a spotlight again on Roger Maris and his great career.

Ahead of the Yankees-Pirates series, Sweeny Murti is joined by Darren Mazeroski, son of Pirates 1960 World Series Hero and Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski. Darren is also the Pirates scout who signed Pittsburgh's 9th round pick in 2011, pitcher Clay Holmes.

After an exciting 4-game split with the Astros, Sweeny Murti and Bob Klapisch from NJ.com discuss what it means for Aaron Judge and the Yankees. 

The latest WFAN Baseball Insiders takes a look at the Yankees and Mets and the potential stumbling blocks to a Subway Series with Mark Feinsand, MLB.com reporter and author of "The Franchise," a new history of the New York Yankees available now from Triumph Books.

Off a big series-opening win against Tampa Bay, Sweeny Murti and Jack Curry evaluate the Yankees at the quarter pole of the season.  Also, a conversation about Jack's new book with Paul O'Neill, "Swing And A Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me," available now.

SNY's Anthony McCarron joins Sweeny on the latest WFAN Baseball insiders to discuss the hot Aprils of both the Yankees and Mets, and debate which of baseball's "unbreakable" records is the most difficult to reach in today's game.

Happy 30th Birthday to Aaron Judge! Sweeny Murti is back with a special Judge's Birthday edition of the WFAN Baseball Insiders podcast. 

On the Yankees' first off-day of 2022, Sweeny Murti takes a look back at the Yankees' series loss in Baltimore and the issues behind their 5-5 start.

One last time, it's Me and Eddie C! Sweeny Murti has a farewell conversation with the recently retired Ed Coleman, who reflects on 30 years on the Mets beat and one memorable night in Chicago. 

Ed Coleman and Sweeny Murti take a look at the Mets and Yankees, who returned to the field this week in Florida.  A discussion on Josh Donaldson, Gerrit Cole, Jacob deGrom, Robinson Cano, and more.

Sweeny takes a look at top prospects Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez, and more in a conversation with Yankees Special Assistant to the GM and Vice President of Awesomeness Nick Swisher.

Pitchers and catchers should have reported this week, but we still have no baseball. Crunch time is arriving in the MLB lockout, so Sweeny Murti and The Athletic's Evan Drellich break down the latest in this episode of WFAN's Baseball Insiders.

Ed Coleman and Sweeny Murti discuss the election of David Ortiz to the Hall of Fame, the last hurrah for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Curt Schilling, and a look at next year's ballot chances for Scott Rolen, Todd Helton, Billy Wagner and newcomer Carlos Beltran.

Sweeny talks with Yankees VP of Player Development Kevin Reese about the recent hiring of Rachel Balkovec as a minor league manager, and about some of the Yankees' top prospects - like Jasson Dominguez and Anthony Volpe - entering the 2022 season.  

Ed Coleman and Sweeny Murti discuss the six newest members elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the latest WFAN Baseball Insiders podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mets have hired Billy Eppler as their new GM, and the Yankees are beginning their off-season shopping. Ed Coleman and Sweeny Murti break it all down in the latest WFAN Baseball Insiders podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweeny Murti wraps up the World Series with 17-year veteran Rich Hill. Plus, thoughts on free agents Corey Seager and Carlos Correa, both legit targets for the Yankees as they search for a shortstop this winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweeny Murti previews the Astros-Braves World Series with 17-year veteran Rich Hill, who pitched with the Rays and Mets in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Yankees bring back Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman makes plans for an off-season overhaul, Sweeny breaks down a big day with Yankees beat writer Lindsey Adler from The Athletic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Yankees are letting go three coaches from Aaron Boone's staff: hitting coaches Marcus Thames and P.J. Pilittere and third base coach Phil Nevin. Sweeny Murti spoke to all three men on Thursday and got their thoughts on being fired after the disappointing end to the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Baby Bombers era is over. It's time for the Yankees to make some hard decisions on their future. Sweeny Murti discusses some possibilities as the Yanks begin their offseason plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweeny Murti previews the Yankees' pivotal Wild Card matchup against Boston on Tuesday night, including the matchups he believe will determine who moves on to the ALDS. Plus, a discussion with Bucky Dent, the hero of the last time these two teams faced off in a one-game playoff. The full interview with Dent can be heard on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. on WFAN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the calendar flips to October, Sweeny Murti looks at the Yankees' increasing odds to clinch the first Wild Card spot, and what to make of this team as they continue on a hot streak following a lull earlier in the month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After sweeping the Red Sox at Fenway, the Yankees now hold a one-game lead for the top Wild Card spot with six games to go, but a huge series against the Blue Jays awaits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The calendar still says September, but the Yankees are playing October baseball starting tonight.  Yankees-Red Sox is the start of a 9-game dash to the finish line.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 12 games to play will the real Yankees show up? Or is this who the real Yankees are now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14 - Gleyber Torres moved off shortstop as the Yankees try to make one final push for the playoffs.  Can Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge carry them some more? And are Aroldis Chapman and Chad Green capable of getting the big outs? All that and more… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7 - In the immortal words of Butch Cassidy, who are these guys? Are the Yankees the team that won 13 in a row, or are they the team that lost 7 out of 9 since then? Here's a closer look at how they stack up with 25 games to play in the regular season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2 - Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge are peaking at the right time. They are positioned to lead the Yankees into October.  Thoughts as the Yankees wrapped up their road trip with Cole and Judge starring in a 4-1 win in Anaheim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28 - The Yankees have won 13 in a row with power and pitching. They are a different team than a month ago. They are at this moment a playoff team, and a very dangerous one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23rd - Yankees are running hot with a 9-game winning streak. Plus, Sweeny gives some thoughts on Luke Voit, Andrew Velazquez and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20 - A conversation with Tampa Tarpons manager David Adams about the struggles of Yankees super prospect Jasson Dominguez at the start of his professional career. "He's experiencing a little adversity, and I think it's the best thing for him, honestly.  The earlier he can experience that and figure out how to overcome it, the better off he's going to be once he reaches those higher levels."--Tampa Tarpons manager David Adams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug  16 - The Yankees won a series against another playoff team. Are they starting to look like a playoff team?  Getting closer, and now getting healthier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14 - Wrapping up the Field of Dreams Game. It was a disappointing end, but are there signs the Yankees might finally start to slug the way they were supposed to? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9 - The Yankees had a great homestand, but the injuries and COVID issues are still major challenges to overcome in the final 50 games of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rizzo and Gallo Show rolls on as the Yankees ride their best streak of the year while continuing to battle injuries and COVID absences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4 - Today Eddie C. discusses the Mets starting pitching problems, Michael Conforto's struggles and unnecessary Steve Cohen tweets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2 - Sweeping the Marlins has the Yankees and their new additions feeling good. Now it's time to get on a roll and show they are true playoff contenders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another devastating loss for the Yankees - that's five of them in less than a month. The Yankees have been punched in the face enough, and it's time to start punching back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 19 - The Yankees have some life after finally winning a series against Boston. And Gerrit Cole's resurgence means this team has to be in buy mode. The playoffs are still reachable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 15th - Eddie C. begins the podcast recapping the Mets draft selections and then previews the second half of the season and the NL East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.