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After getting crushed online for his “next numbers to be retired” Cinco, Shaun opens this segment by admitting he missed some obvious names, most notably Carlos Beltrán, a future Hall of Famer likely to go in as a Met. That sparks a quick cleanup of the list, including the realization that Aaron Judge's No. 99 will almost certainly be retired long before some of the earlier picks. From there, the show pivots to fresh intel out of the NFL Combine, where reports suggest the Jets are open to listening on additional trades beyond Jermaine Johnson. The guys try to figure out who that could realistically be, why accumulating assets might be the strategy, and whether the roster even has enough desirable talent to move. Giants free agency chatter also surfaces as top agents meet with teams in Indianapolis.
The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge's size will benefit him with ABS, how he's instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with umpires will change now that he has the ability to challenge balls and strikes, Gerrit Cole's progression, and his assessment of the team's offseason. Later, Buster previews the Sacramento Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Welcome! :47 Hembo 19:51 Yankees manager Aaron Boone 34:50 Headlines 36:01 Athletics preview 36:57 San Francisco Giants preview 38:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge's size will benefit him with ABS, how he's instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with umpires will change now that he has the ability to challenge balls and strikes, Gerrit Cole's progression, and his assessment of the team's offseason. Later, Buster previews the Sacramento Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Welcome! :47 Hembo 19:51 Yankees manager Aaron Boone 34:50 Headlines 36:01 Athletics preview 36:57 San Francisco Giants preview 38:16 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When a two-time Stanley Cup champion says Olympic gold meant more, fans lose their minds. After Team USA hero Matthew Tkachuk revealed the gold medal experience topped his NHL titles, the crew dives into a question that hits especially hard in New York: what would happen if a superstar like Aaron Judge said the same thing about Olympic gold vs a World Series? Is representing your country the ultimate achievement… or does nothing top a championship for the team you bleed for? From Olympic glory to Stanley Cup obsession, World Series hypotheticals, and the emotional gap between athletes and diehard fans, this conversation exposes a brutal truth: players and fans do not value success the same way. Plus, the guys debate whether Yankees fans could ever forgive Judge for prioritizing Team USA, why Mets fans may soon face the same dilemma with Juan Soto and the WBC, and whether sports loyalty is more about identity than trophies. If you've ever lived and died with a playoff run, this one will hit home.
Aaron Judge's spring training appearance came with a side of controversy as MLB's Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system took center stage. After a Yankees game featured a staggering number of challenges, the debate exploded: Is this tech fixing baseball or ruining its flow? While reviews are lightning fast, the constant interruptions, delayed celebrations, and strategic gamesmanship have some fans furious. Should every pitch just be called automatically by technology instead of turning balls and strikes into a challenge circus? The crew breaks down why this system feels choppy, why spring training may be skewing the numbers, and whether MLB is overthinking a problem that already has a simple solution. If this is baseball's future, not everyone is ready for it.
It was a loaded hour of basketball drama and sports philosophy. The Knicks' offense stalled again, Karl-Anthony Towns disappeared, and the finger-pointing is officially underway. Is it on KAT for not demanding the ball, on the coach for not forcing the issue, or on Jalen Brunson for slipping into hero ball instead of running the team? Plus, a major playoff wrinkle: Mitchell Robinson's impact raises a real question about whether the Knicks' starting lineup needs to change when games actually matter. Then the focus shifts to Cleveland, where the addition of James Harden suddenly has people rethinking the Eastern Conference hierarchy. Are the Cavaliers finally a legitimate threat, or is this just another chapter in Harden's long history of regular-season hype and postseason disappointment? Knicks fans weigh in on whether they fear Cleveland at all and how the East really stacks up right now. The conversation takes a surprising turn into a heated debate about legacy and loyalty: what matters more to athletes, winning for their country or winning for their franchise? With Olympic baseball on the horizon and the World Baseball Classic looming, the guys ask how New York would react if a star like Aaron Judge ever said a gold medal meant more than a World Series. The answer might not be pretty. From lineup decisions to contender credibility to the emotional divide between fans and players, this hour covers everything fueling the current sports conversation.
Evan and Tiki keep digging into the Team USA gold medal win and hit the fan question that drives everyone nuts: does an Olympic championship hit the same as a title with your real team, or is it a “cheap championship” you move on from in an hour? The debate gets spicy fast when the guys bring up Aaron Judge, the Yankees, and the brutal reality of New York fandom. If Judge becomes an Olympic hero but still never wins a World Series, would Yankee fans shrug and say “cool, now bring me the ring”? Meanwhile, Devils fans might treat Jack Hughes like a legend forever, even if New Jersey never raises the Cup. Then it turns into a full-on loyalty war: can Rangers fans ever truly love a Devils player, even if he just delivered gold for the USA? Evan says no. Tiki says you can hate the sweater and still respect the player. Shaun argues fans are trained to boo rivals, not frame their photos.
From 'NYYST' (subscribe here): Aaron Judge is already looking like he's in midseason form with two home runs in his spring debut. Also, what does Anthony Volpe need to do to be the starting SS in 2027. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aaron Judge is already looking like he's in midseason form with two home runs in his spring debut. Also, what does Anthony Volpe need to do to be the starting SS in 2027. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(SHOW OPEN): How much longer will Aaron Judge perform at this unmatched level of greatness and will the Yankees capitalize on it?
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Spring Training games have officially started and I couldn't be happier about that. The Yankees started a little shaky in their 1st game but turned it on huge in their 2nd game. Let's talk about that shall we? I'll also get into the comments that Aaron Judge made about the off-season, Ryan McMahon getting reps at SS and Jazz Chisolm says he's going to be in the 50/50 club this year.I'll give my thoughts on all of that in this episode.Thank you for listening!
Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.
Gio and Jerry Recco on how John Harbaugh could've went to the Titans over the Giants. Plus, will Aaron Judge speak out against the Yankees' organization more (9:24) ? How the Tony Clark scandal could impact MLB labor negotiations (17:40); Boomer returns and talks Olympic hockey and MLB (28:41); Gio on Mark Cuban's take on the NBA's tanking problem (44:07); Gio gives his top-five NBA players of all time (
Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.
Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.
C&R are back in the PM Drive saddle! There's another U.S. Gold medal & they talk about the Olympic names that we all remember. Pablo Torre is at again... this time a "rigged" Draft for the Mavericks? 'OLD-SCHOOL WHEN 50 HITS' celebrates a special day for Mr. Rogers & nerds! Plus, 'SHOW-and-TELL,' & Aaron Judge is being argued for, again!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Covino & Rich dive into 'OLD-SCHOOL WHEN 50 HITS!' Tons of participation, as they celebrate a special day for Mr. Rogers & nerds! Plus, 'SHOW-and-TELL,' & Aaron Judge is being argued for, again!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring training has finally arrived, and we are breaking down the absolute best (and most boring) storylines as the Mets and Yankees hit the diamond in Florida. For the Mets, all eyes are on top prospect Carson Benge as he fights for a job. For the Yankees, the real excitement isn't the games themselves—it's watching Gerrit Cole throw live batting practice to Aaron Judge and the big bats. But the most important conversation heading into 2026 isn't about the rosters; it's about MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System. We discuss how managers will handle the new rules, why Juan Soto's incredible eye makes him the ultimate weapon, and the incredibly frustrating reason MLB is hiding the TV strike zone box from fans. Plus, a hilarious live reminder of why you shouldn't blindly trust AI to look up your NBA stats.
The Major League Baseball Players Association had a major shakeup this week after union head Tony Clark resigned from his position following an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law. This shocking news has caused a ripple effect with collective bargaining agreement discussions set to begin next offseason. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why this controversy is such a big deal as the players' union looks for strong leadership ahead of upcoming negotiations. They then dive into the newly elected leader, Bruce Meyer, and why he is an interesting choice to lead the players at a crucial moment as the league prepares for 2027 and beyond. Later, Jake and Jordan are joined by Yahoo Fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski, who gives his expert opinion on whether Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani or Bobby Witt Jr. should be the number one overall pick in your draft — and which sleepers you should have your eye on. Then, the guys discuss the Milwaukee Brewers giving Pat Murphy an extension and why Tony Vitello felt the need to clarify his move to the majors. To close the show, Jake and Jordan make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 2:02 – The Opener: MLBPA drama 13:33 – Who is Bruce Meyer? 29:03 – Fantasy baseball advice 49:26 – Around the League: Murphy extension 52:35 – Tony Vitello clears things up 58:02 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Join PJ (@Prspctvibecheck) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss news around MLB including surgeries to two Braves starting pitchers and the resignation of Tony Clark and what it might mean for labor negotiations. They spend the majority of their time breaking down the talent-rich outfield position and the many ways you can utilize the position to build a winner in dynasty.Outfielders discussed: Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Corbin Carroll, Ronald Acuna Jr. Fernando Tatis Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Kyle Tucker, Jackson Chourio, James Wood, Roman Anthony, Ramon Laureano, Sal Frelick, Oneil Cruz, Mike Trout, Jac Caglianone, Randy Arozarena, Jesus Sanchez, Daylen Lile
SHOW OPEN: Danielle breaks down Aaron Judge's comments on the Yankees offseason and much more.
ICE, Noem and The War on Free Elections. Ukraine Won the Olympics. Prince Andrew Arrested in England Over Epstein Ties. Hegseth, Tuberville Continue to Embrace Dumb Ideas. Spring Training a Homerun. The drumbeats of war are growing louder. In this solo episode of Independent Americans, host Paul Rieckhoff reports that President Trump has signaled the U.S. military could strike Iran within ten days — with zero congressional authorization, zero public debate, and zero accountability. Congress is rolling over, America's sons and daughters are in harm's way, and the American people deserve a vote. Meanwhile at home, Paul holds nothing back on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who reportedly pulled a Coast Guard search-and-rescue aircraft away from a missing 21-year-old service member to prioritize a deportation flight, and on ICE's escalating cruelty — including a nine-year-old girl detained in San Antonio for eight months and the heartbreaking death of Ophelia Torres, a 16-year-old who fought cancer while her father was held by ICE. These are not statistics. Paul refuses to let their stories disappear. Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth's culture war rages on. Paul breaks down Hegseth's move to block military members from enrolling at Harvard, Duke, Johns Hopkins, and dozens more elite universities — followed by the VA's decision to strip veterans of their post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at those same schools. Denmark, one of America's most steadfast NATO allies, now views the U.S. as an adversary, with 60% of Danes saying so. Paul also covers Venezuela strikes without congressional approval, the staggering losses in Ukraine, and a personal word about the courage of Stephen Colbert and the growing chorus of ordinary Americans pushing back. Paul closes on something good: spring training. He was at Yankees practice in Tampa Bay this morning, where his boys got balls signed by Aaron Judge — proof that community, access, and joy are still very much alive. Episode 445 ends with a clear mission: country over party, people over politics. If you're among the 45% of Americans who call themselves independent, this is your show. Stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on our YouTube channel. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon Connect: Instagram • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. And now part of the BLEAV network! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aaron Judge's age-34 season raises urgency for the Yankees, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. sets a bold 50/50 goal that could reshape his future. Callers debate whether it's truly World Series or bust in the Bronx, and Mets fans confront a tough truth about the Steve Cohen era: big spending has not yet delivered consistent results.
The break is over and the pressure is on. With the NBA back tonight and the Knicks getting one more crack at the Pistons, the conversation starts with the simplest question in town: what counts as success? For the Knicks, the answer feels brutal and obvious: get to the NBA Finals, anything less is a disappointment. From there, the bar gets debated across the whole New York sports board. Are the Yankees officially “parade or failure” no matter who they run into, even the Dodgers? How much does Aaron Judge's window change the urgency? And why are the Mets the most complicated team to define right now, with some fans setting the floor at “real playoffs” (Division Series) while others still aren't sure what to expect? Plus: the Giants outlook and what a “winning season” really means, and a sharp rant on why fans lose their minds when former Mets GM Steve Phillips dares to criticize the team.
Aldana, a smart hot woman, joins the show and shines like a perfect angel. We get into Bad Bunny, homosexuality in Latin culture, theology, big butts, the dawters, tattoos, Aaron Judge and so much more. Derek and Geo are also here. Air Date 2.16.26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kris, Ryan, & Jacob discuss the Yankees' latest with Aaron Judge's honest comments, Carlos Lagrange's elite-level fastball, and MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Is Steve Cohen starting to run out of patience with David Stearns? What about Carlos Mendoza? Plus, Giancarlo Stanton echoes Aaron Judge's thoughts about the offseason for the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Whether it's fair or not, Aaron Judge needs a title to be considered a true an all-time Yankee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Have the Yankees missed the window to take advantage of Aaron Judge's prime years? Plus, we assess Steve Cohen's patience level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
So many strong fantasy targets in the outfield, but there are also landmines galore. Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) and Mike Mager (@BronxYankees23) walk you through all the outfielders, by tiers, in the top 400 ADP. News and NotesKonnor Griffin, Pablo Lopez, Twins starters, Mets slow-playsOutfielders by TierTier 1Difference between Julio and TatisWhere to draft Corbin CarrollThoughts on Kyle Tucker and Jackson ChourioTier 2PCA and James Wood: target or fade?Roman Anthony hypeMike's GuyTier 3Buxton and Robert Jr.Jarren Duran, sneaky?Mike's every-year targetThoughts on BellingerTier 4Some batting average killersKyle Stowers and Jakob MarseeBrandon Nimmo in TexasTeo underrated?Tier 5Dylan Crews and Brenton DoyleBoring but solid guysThoughts on Andy Pages, Alec Burleson and Daulton VarshoTier 6Jose Caballero with a full season in pinstripesWilyer Abreu hypeColton Cowser and BAL OF playing timeHeliot Ramos worth it?Tier 7-9The Yankees outfieldersMatt WallnerChase DeLauterTJ Friedl undervalued?Jordan Walker DrivelineThe speed guysCastellanos in San DiegoJoin FTN FANTASY BASEBALL for 2026 as we help you crush your fantasy leagues! In addition to our Custom Projections, Roto and Underdog Rankings and incredible tools and content, we will be introducing amazing, new stuff such as our Top 500 Dynasty Rankings, Points Rankings, Customizable PDF Cheat Sheets and various versions for different formats of Vlad's popular GRID RANKINGS.Draft Content Hub: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-draft-content-hubRankings: https://ftnfantasy.com/fantasy/mlb/rankingsProjections: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/custom-rankings-and-projectionsCheat Sheets: https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/fantasy-baseball-cheat-sheetsUse promo code GUT26 for 10% off at FTN FANTASY today! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Yankees' slugger speaks out about his frustrations about the offseason, two big fighting returns, and the odd interaction between Michael Jordan and the Daytona 500 winner's son in the Arcand Fire.
Tommy kicks off the Tuesday show by talking about what he says was Aaron Judge's hidden message to Yankees fans from Monday afternoon's press availability.
Let's take a macro look at the outfield for 2026 (2:30). ... What is our strategy in 3 OF leagues vs. 5 OF leagues (10:25)? ... Let's get into ADP starting with Aaron Judge (16:53). ... How do we project Juan Soto in 2026 (21:09)? ... How much will Ronald Acuña run (26:20)? ... Where do we rank Corbin Carroll now (30:03)? ... Julio Rodriguez did his usual slow start and then picked things up (36:04). ... Fernando Tatis Jr. and Kyle Tucker are going in the early second round of ADP (40:30). ... Jackson Chourio looks a lot like J-Rod (47:18). ... Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood both had rough second halves (50:00). ... Is Brent Rooker worth a fourth-round pick (1:01:47)? ... What to expect from Wyatt Langford and Roman Anthony (1:04:17)? ... Are Riley Greene and Jarren Duran overvalued (1:18:25)? ... What do we do with Byron Buxton and George Springer (1:33:20)? ... We wrap up with sleepers, breakouts and busts inside the Top-200 ADP (1:41:40). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aaron Judge wanted to see moves early in the offseason. What moves did you want to see the Yankees make? Are you alright with them running it back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did Aaron Judge really blast the Yankees' offseason, or did everyone hear what they wanted to hear? After one viral quote from spring training set social media on fire, we break down the FULL context of Judge's comments, including the positive answer most people ignored. Was his frustration about the team's direction, or simply the long wait to re-sign Cody Bellinger and key pieces? The debate gets heated as opinions clash over leadership, loyalty, expectations of “Yankees baseball,” and whether fans are projecting their own frustrations onto the captain. Does Judge actually support “running it back,” or was he subtly calling for more moves? And how much freedom has a three-time MVP earned to speak his mind?
Aaron Judge said “we're the New York Yankees” and the internet ran with it. But did everyone cherry-pick the quote, or was Judge actually calling out the Yankees' offseason approach? We play the full context of what Judge said at spring training, compare the “frustrated” clip to his more positive “running it back” answer, and debate what he really meant about waiting on Cody Bellinger, adding “other pieces,” and how much of this is fans projecting their own frustrations. Then it takes a wild turn. Judge reveals what he's specifically trying to add to his game in 2026, and it might change the entire Yankees' offense. Stolen bases. Yes, stolen bases. We make predictions on how many he'll swipe, argue about the risk vs reward, and why Juan Soto's surge may have inspired all of it. Plus: the infamous group text blows up, the phones light up, and the conversation somehow detours into a spicy Jeter and Bernie defense debate that turns the studio upside down.
Aaron Judge is already the most feared hitter in baseball… and now he might be coming for the basepaths too. After revealing a specific area he wants to improve, Judge hints that he plans to dramatically increase his stolen bases, potentially turning walks into instant scoring threats and making the Yankees' offense even more dangerous. The crew reacts, makes bold predictions for his 2026 steal total, and debates whether aggression on the bases is worth the injury risk for a superstar of his size. Did Juan Soto's sudden speed surge inspire Judge? Can a player with Judge's frame realistically swipe 30 or more bags in today's game? Plus, a caller sparks a heated throwback argument about Yankees teams of the past, defensive strength up the middle, and whether legends like Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams are remembered more fondly than they actually played in the field. Is nostalgia clouding reality, or are analytics missing what made those teams great?
Aaron Judge voiced his displeasure with how the winter started for the Yankees. So how good will these Yankees be in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aaron Judge isn't happy with the way the Yankees handled the start of free agency, Steve Cohen isn't happy about the lack of winning by the Mets & no one is happy about our flooded bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Boomer is out, so it's Gio & Jerry starting with the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill and appearing to be in tank mode. Gio is not a Tyreek fan at all. Before C-Lo's first update has Aaron Judge's impatience with the Yankees' slow offseason and Steve Cohen's refusal to name a captain and discussing the Dodgers. Finally, Gio discussed watching the survival show, Alone.
That includes being more critical of the Yankees.
Boomer is out as Gio & Jerry discuss the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill, Miami's tank mode, Tua's status. Following updates on Aaron Judge and Steve Cohen's remarks about the off season, the guys discuss everything from Gio's 6th-grade trip and a debate erupting over Brian Cashman's remarks. The focus shifts to potential Mets blame for a bad season start. The show concludes with 2026 hot seat coaches, ending with whether Aaron Judge will become more vocal against the Yankees. We also give you the usual crazy asides that keep it interesting.
C-Lo's here with Aaron Judge on his frustration with the Yanks offseason. Steven Cohen chimes in on why he's against having an official team captain and on competing with the Dodgers.
Gio recalls being an ‘a-hole' on a sixth-grade trip to DC. C-Lo has more from Aaron Judge, Brian Cashman sparking a debate between Evan Roberts and Morash that required McMonigle to weigh in. Dan Hurley is unhappy with empty seats at UConn, Wendy's claims a rebuilding year, and the final Long Island Hooters closes. Finally, the guys discuss Stephen A. Smith's presidential interests, a potential Kevin Burkhardt run, and Al's theory on why Hooters fails locally.
We talk NFL coaches on the hot seat heading into the 2026 season before Gio accidentally spilled water into his bag, forcing him to empty out all his wet belongings. C-Lo returns starting with Carton & McMonigle on Aaron Judge calling the early Yankees offseason "brutal." Big Cat enjoyed Jon Gruden's dinner stories. After the Moment of the Day regarding Al's theory on Hooters' decline, we closed by questioning if Aaron Judge will become more vocal and critical of the Yankees.
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball! Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon. Get $25 off your first grading submission with PSA at https://bit.ly/JomboyBaseballToday with code TODAY25 Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 00:00 INTRO04:22 Aaron Judge *almost* calls out the Yankees on their offseason09:02 Steve Cohen says there will never be a Mets captain19:55 Why would Tony Vitello bring this up?32:20 Bryce Harper speaks on Dave Dombrowski's comments38:59 Have you ever heard an MLB prospect talked about this way?48:02 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices