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Rick Stroud doesn't sugarcoat it: losing at home to Deshaun Watson and a Cleveland Browns team most didn't think could compete is a genuine crisis. Rick and Steve break down exactly how it happened — settling for four field goals, another Baker Mayfield turnover, missed tackles, blown coverage, and a shaky offensive line that was supposed to be top-five in the league. Watson, written off after Cleveland's Week 1 blowout, outplayed Mayfield by a wide margin (24-of-30, 238 yards, two touchdowns, no picks), and a two-hour-plus lightning delay did the Bucs no favors on their final drive. Rick singles out the pass rush's continued no-show — including a near-invisible outing from rookie Rueben Bain Jr. — and doesn't hold back on Baker, questioning whether a $165 million quarterback is playing like one just weeks after signing his extension.They also get into the fallout: a tense, near-empty locker room after the game, a new (and controversial) media policy shielding players from reporters on their way off the field, and why Rick doesn't expect a midseason coaching change yet — but says everything could be on the table if 0-2 turns into 0-5, starting with two brutal home games against Minnesota and Green Bay before a short week in Dallas.On a much brighter note, the Rays keep rolling — a walk-off from Palacios and another Yankees loss have the magic number down to two, meaning one win in New York will clinch the AL East. The Lightning opened their preseason with a win over Nashville, with an eye-catching, visibly slimmed-down Victor Hedman. They close with a look back at the weekend's college football, including Florida's statement win at Auburn and a wild LSU-Ole Miss shootout that ended in an emotional loss for Lane Kiffin.Segments:Bucs fall to 0-2 with a home loss to Cleveland: turnovers, a stagnant offense, and a defense that can't get off the fieldDeshaun Watson outplays Baker Mayfield; questions mount about Mayfield's $165M extensionReuben Bain Jr.'s vanishing act and the Bucs' pass-rush strugglesLocker room mood, new media restrictions, and whether a coaching change is realisticWhat's ahead: brutal upcoming schedule (Vikings, Packers, Cowboys)Good news: Rays' magic number down to two after a walk-off win; Lightning's preseason openerWeekend college football recap: Florida upsets Auburn, LSU-Ole Miss thrillerSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview Sunday's Bucs home opener against Cleveland, and Rick doesn't hold back: this is a game the Buccaneers should win comfortably against a young, still-finding-itself Browns team under first-year head coach Todd Monken. They dig into Monken's history with Baker Mayfield in Cleveland, why last week's four fumbles (not interceptions) have to be cleaned up, and how a broken communicator in Baker's helmet contributed to the Week 1 mess. Rick's bottom line: turnovers are the only thing that beats the Bucs in this one.Then it's all Rays, and there's a lot to celebrate. Tampa Bay swept the Sacramento A's to push their winning streak to six, trimming the magic number over the Yankees to single digits with a five-game division lead and just ten to play. Drew Rasmussen picked up his 15th win a day after Nick Martinez got his — both with ERAs under three, an eye-popping stat line for one rotation. The Chandler Simpson-versus-Jordan Alvarez batting title race is a game-to-game swing, Taylor Walls is back and delivering in clutch spots, and the guys openly wonder whether a 100-win, historically great Rays regular season could still hit a wall against better postseason pitching. They close with a look at the weekend's college football, headlined by LSU-Ole Miss, Florida at Auburn, and USF hosting Delaware State.Segments:Bucs-Browns preview: why Tampa Bay should win big, turnovers as the only threat, Monken's Baker Mayfield historyRays sweep the A's, six-game win streak, shrinking magic number over the YankeesRasmussen and Martinez both notch win No. 15; the case for AL Cy Young supportSimpson vs. Alvarez batting race and whether the Rays' offense holds up in OctoberTaylor Walls back and contributing; lineup depth beyond CamineroCollege football weekend preview: LSU-Ole Miss, Florida-Auburn, USF-Delaware StateSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 3: Knicks fans vs Jets fans. Will Jets fans show their great passion on Sunday at MetLife? The Jets don't even have the most passionate fans in their own stadium. The Yankees can still win the AL East and should go for it.

Pete Alonso's emotional return to Citi Field ends with a comment that rubs Evan Roberts the wrong way. After Alonso says New York feels like a homecoming whether he's at Citi Field or Yankee Stadium, Evan argues that lumping the two ballparks together diminishes the love Mets fans just showed him. Tiki Barber sees it as a harmless, if awkward, remark as the debate over Alonso's relationship with New York continues. The Yankees also have decisions to make with October approaching. With the AL East essentially gone, Evan and Tiki debate whether this is the time to experiment with Luis Garcia at second base and even give Anthony Volpe a look at third.

Yankee fans criticizing Mets supporters for cheering Pete Alonso have a problem: history shows the Bronx did the same thing for Reggie Jackson. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash revisit Jackson's 1982 return to Yankee Stadium, when fans gave him a huge ovation after he homered off Ron Guidry, and Shaun unloads on anyone trying to lecture Mets fans now. The crew also debates the Jets' first-ever whiteout against Green Bay, with Evan refusing to ditch his green jersey just because the team asked fans to wear white. Plus, the Yankees' fading AL East hopes hinge on Tampa Bay finally losing, and Sterling Shepard's return to New York inspires a look at some of the strangest crosstown reunions in local sports.

Aaron Judge's latest injury scare has the Yankees staring at a major October concern. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate how worried fans should be after Judge exited with lower-body tightness, whether he can possibly be fully healthy for the postseason, and why protecting him as the designated hitter may now be necessary. That decision could force major lineup changes involving Ben Rice, Luis Garcia, George Lombard Jr. and Anthony Volpe. With the AL East slipping away, the Yankees' priority shifts toward getting ready for October. Plus, Evan unloads on Pete Alonso's surprising Yankee Stadium comment after his emotional return to Citi Field, while the crew examines why the Mets' failure to properly replace Alonso made his homecoming even more painful for fans.

Aaron Judge's latest injury scare has the Yankees facing an uncomfortable question just before the postseason. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate how concerned fans should be after Judge left with a lower-body issue, with Evan believing the early signs suggest this is not a season-ending injury while Tiki warns that Judge has only recently returned and may not be fully ready for the grind. The bigger concern is October. With the AL East effectively gone, the Yankees need Judge healthy more than ever, and there's no guarantee they'll get an uncompromised version of their superstar. If the injury happened in the field, moving Judge to designated hitter could quickly become part of the postseason plan.

We break down the AL East playoff picture, Aaron Judge's leg injury, a 13-inning Yankees loss to the Twins, and Pete Alonso's latest homer before previewing NFL Week 2 with sound from Dan Campbell, Geno Smith, Jaxson Dart, and a look at Lions-Bills at Buffalo's new stadium. Next, we tackle Rams-Giants, pressure on the Packers against the Jets, and updates on Joe Burrow, C.J. Stroud, and Matt LaFleur. Plus, we cover James Franklin ahead of Virginia Tech vs. Maryland, Deshaun Watson's expectations, Pete Crow-Armstrong's huge night, and Boomer's deep investment in Frank Reich's Jets.

We open with the AL East playoff picture and Aaron Judge leaving early with leg tightness, before touching on Bill Belichick's man boobs and Sam Darnold's butt injury. Jerry brings the update with the Twins' 13th-inning walk-off over the Yankees, reaction from Carlos Rodon and Clarke Schmidt, Spencer Jones' five strikeouts, Pete Alonso's latest homer, and the Orioles broadcast roasting the Mets' payroll. To wrap up, Dan Campbell recalls the old Veterans Stadium, Geno Smith and Jaxson Dart preview Week 2, we break down tonight's Lions-Bills game and Buffalo's new stadium, and Gio questions who the actual "stars" are on Dancing With The Stars.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick open with the Rays' magic number dropping to seven to clinch the AL East over the Yankees, then dig into Baker Mayfield's much-hyped return to Cleveland — the viral moment of Baker walking into his press conference in Michigan gear (repping Troy Bowles after Oklahoma's loss) and the tangled history between Baker, the Browns, and new Bucs OC Todd Monken. They also revisit Alex Anzalone's rough Week 1 and Josiah Trotter's historic NFL debut before turning to the Rays' 4-3 win over the A's, Nick Martinez's under-the-radar Cy Young-caliber season, and the never-ending Caminero-vs-Alvarez AL MVP debate, with Chandler Simpson now leading the league in batting average.The back half is a deep-dive interview with Tampa Bay Times Lightning writer Eduardo Encina on media day: the uneasy state of Nikita Kucherov's contract talks (and why the new CBA's seven-year max complicates things), Victor Hedman's dramatic offseason transformation after a brutal, injury-and-anxiety-plagued year, injury news on Yanni Gourde and Dominic James, Brandon Hagel's case as a future captain, and what really derailed Braden Point's production last season — plus his summer skill-building sessions with Kucherov. They close with a look at the weekend ahead: Bucs prep for Cleveland, and a loaded college football slate led by LSU-Ole Miss, Florida-Auburn, and USF hosting Delaware State.Segments:Rays' magic number at 7; Nick Martinez's quiet ace-caliber seasonBaker Mayfield's emotional return to Cleveland, Bucs' Week 1 fallout (Anzalone, Trotter)Chandler Simpson's batting title chase and the Caminero/Alvarez MVP debateEduardo Encina interview: Kucherov contract standoff, Victor Hedman's comeback, Gourde/James injuries, Brandon Hagel's leadership, Braden Point's bounce-back planWeekend preview: Bucs vs. Browns, LSU-Ole Miss, Florida-Auburn, USF footballSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 17, 2026 Hour 1. Judge leaves game early, does that dash the Division hope for the Yankees. Rays have won five in a row, lead AL East by 4.5. Bill and Lions tonight, what side are you on? The Starting Five.

Junior Caminero does it again. Rick and Steve open with last night's walk-off thriller — Caminero's second walk-off homer in four games, this one a 100-mph fastball flicked out to right field to beat the A's. That kicks off a full-throated MVP case for Caminero over Houston's Jordan Alvarez, and a look at how the surging Rays stack up historically, including a shot at 100 wins and the payoff of finishing first in the AL East rather than fighting through the wild-card round.From there, the guys turn to Chandler Simpson's breakout season — the speed-and-contact game that separates him from burner busts like Billy Hamilton — before shifting to football. The Bucs' loss to the Bengals gets a second look through a fan mailbag: listener Bob's blistering critique of rookie edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.'s rough debut prompts a discussion of tough NFL matchups, Todd Bowles' rare public criticism, and why nobody should be written off after one game (see: Ronde Barber, Warren Sapp).The back half previews Lightning training camp, kicking off today with media day. Steve and Rick preview what to watch for — Nikita Kucherov entering the final year of his deal, Brayden Point's bounce-back summer, and the open questions on the blue line and power-play personnel ahead of the October 1st season opener.Segments:Junior Caminero's walk-off heroics and the case for AL MVPRays' playoff math, magic number, and why winning the division mattersChandler Simpson's unexpected All-Star-caliber yearMailbag: fallout from the Bucs' loss to Cincinnati, Reuben Bain Jr.'s debutLightning training camp preview: Kucherov's contract, Point's reset, D-pairing questionsSponsor: Breitling Boutique, International Plaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Mac reacts to a devastating extra-innings loss to the Minnesota Twins and the news of Aaron Judge leaving the game with a lower-body injury. He critiques the organization's decision to rehab the captain at the major league level and discusses the impact on the pursuit of the AL East. (00:01:07) Heartbreaking Loss to Twins (00:03:27) Aaron Judge Injury Update (00:09:34) Questioning Judge's Rehab Process

The playoff-bound Yankees can party for a day after clinching and then get back to chasing down the Rays for the AL East crown.

Hour 1: The Yankees can party for a day and then get back to chasing down the Rays. Even 4 games back the Yankees still control their AL East hopes. Aaron Judge hit his first HR since returning. The Chiefs are scary again and other Week 1 thoughts from around the NFL.

The Giants stunned Dallas 28-20 behind Jaxson Dart, a physical offense and a dramatic return from Malik Nabers, whose status remained uncertain until the weekend. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down John Harbaugh's bizarre attempt to prove Nabers was healthy, the Giants' dominant ball control, Dak Prescott's costly interception and Tyrone Tracy's fumble that quickly buried him in the backfield rotation. The Jets also opened with a convincing 23-10 win, but Evan spots late-first-half mistakes from Aaron Glenn and Geno Smith that better teams could punish. Plus, the Sauce Gardner trade suddenly looks even sweeter if Indianapolis struggles, the Yankees' Subway Series win still leaves their AL East hopes hanging by a thread, and Cameron Scattabo's backflip sparks another celebration debate.

The Yankees took two of three from the Mets, but their AL East outlook somehow got worse. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why Tampa Bay's relentless winning has put the Yankees in a position where they may need to sweep a four-game series against the Rays to keep realistic division hopes alive. Attention then turns back to a huge New York football weekend. The Giants controlled Dallas with long, physical drives that kept Dak Prescott on the sideline after his costly interception, while callers celebrate what looked like a completely transformed offense. The Jets' dominant opener has fans dreaming too, but Evan warns that one win over Tennessee is nowhere near enough for any “I told you so” declarations about Aaron Glenn.

With two weeks left in the regular season, the postseason picture is starting to become a little clearer. However, in the American League, the picture is still a little murky, with multiple teams still in the mix in the division and Wild Card races. As five teams look to finish the season strong, which two will be the ones to get the coveted trip to the October dance?On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at the current state of the MLB postseason picture in the American and National Leagues. Will the Chicago White Sox be able to close out the AL Central, or will the Cleveland Guardians swoop in and take it from them? Can the Toronto Blue Jays, with a strong finish, find a way to make it four AL East teams in the postseason as they sit one game back in the Wild Card?Later in the show, Jake and Jordan examine the case for New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler to win the AL Cy Young and AL MVP. After Yankees captain Aaron Judge made a comment about pitchers having their own award, is the MVP an award that pitchers should win? Also, can Cam hold off other strong candidates like the Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez and the Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero? 1:59 - The Opener: AL postseason update32:56 - Who will miss out in the NL?48:30 - We Need To Talk About: Schlittler for MVP?58:26 - Turbo Mode: Weekend recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Yankees are making a last-ditch push to win the division, narrowing the gap to three games this past week with a sweep of the Rockies. Aaron Judge is back, Anthony Volpe is a hero, and there's plenty more excitement in the air. Let's discuss!0:00 Intro0:41 It's Back To Three!2:18 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts4:19 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler6:37 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts10:57 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts14:08 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Schreiber14:53 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Garcia Jr.16:03 Follow Me On Social Media16:43 Judge Has Returned!19:48 Have The Bats Found It?20:34 Volpe?24:58 The Yankees Can't Develop Talent26:44 Thirty-Four Straight Seasons29:54 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Hour 2: The AL East race is not over. Tommy will be locked in to SNL to watch the King of New York host the show. Tommy spent his afternoon focused on Sydney Sweeney and John Harbaugh.

John Harbaugh's critics come under fire as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber reject the idea that the Giants should pump the brakes on their new coach. Harbaugh's playoff disappointments are compared to the résumés of Andy Reid, Mike Tomlin, Sean Payton and other top coaches, with the argument that players have too often failed to execute in his biggest losses. The Yankees are also running out of room in the AL East race as Tampa Bay keeps winning and a four-game series with the Rays starts to look like a must-sweep. Aaron Judge's return sparks another debate over his postseason struggles, whether a fresher Judge can finally change the October narrative, and why this Yankees roster may not need him to carry the entire offense.

Baker Mayfield just got paid — Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick break down every angle of his stunning new deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Five days before kickoff in Cincinnati, the quarterback who swore he was done negotiating got a call from the Bucs' front office and agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension through 2029 that lands him right in the Stafford-Lawrence-Allen tier of starting quarterbacks. Rick and Steve unpack how the deal is structured, why cooler heads prevailed after Baker's training-camp "disrespectful offer" comments, and why the real pressure starts now — Baker has just one playoff win as a Buc, and it's time for the wins to start piling up if he wants to be remembered for more than the paycheck.Then it's over to the Rays, who took game one in Atlanta 7-1 behind a strong start from Freddy Peralta and a monster night from the lineup: Junior Caminero's AL-leading 39th home run (in his literal hometown), Chandler Simpson's 40th stolen base, and homers from Yandy Diaz, Richie Palacios and Liam Hicks. Tampa Bay's magic number is down to 15 with an 18-games to play with a four-game lead over the Yankees, even as Taylor Walls heads to the IL. Plus: the NFL season finally kicks off tonight with a rematch of last year's Super Bowl, LSU's wild standoff with the SEC over roster rules, and Jameis Winston's new (and very self-aware) commercial.In this episode:Baker Mayfield's 3-year, $165M extension — deal structure, market comparisons, and what it means going forwardWhy Rick says the winning has to start now for BakerRays 7-1 win over the Braves: Caminero's homecoming homer, Simpson's 40-steal milestone, Peralta's hot streakTampa Bay's magic number, AL East lead, and where the Rays rank across MLBTaylor Walls to the IL, and how the Jorge Mateo pickup is paying offNFL Kickoff Night: Patriots-Seahawks previewLSU vs. the SEC: fallout from a wild roster showdownJameis Winston's DoorDash ad and his broadcasting future#TampaBayBucs #BakerMayfield #TampaBayRays #NFL #MLB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aaron Judge is finally back, and the Yankees now have 19 games to turn survival into a legitimate October push. After going 45-39 without their MVP, the Yankees stayed afloat, but Tampa Bay remains four games ahead and Boston is still lurking. The debate turns to whether Judge can shake off three months without real game action quickly enough to change the AL East race. The bigger priority may be getting Judge fully ready for the postseason, especially with Aaron Boone planning to pull him early from games. Should Judge lead off to maximize his plate appearances, or should the Yankees rethink how they use him late? Plus, the lineup looks deeper with Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, Luis Garcia and others surrounding Judge for the stretch run.

Aaron Judge is back after missing 84 games, and the Yankees somehow survived his absence with a 45-39 record. Now comes the real challenge: can Judge shake off three months without game action quickly enough to help New York chase down Tampa Bay in the AL East? The Yankees enter the final stretch four games behind the Rays, with Boston also refusing to disappear. Judge's return should immediately strengthen a lineup that struggled badly without him, but expectations need to be realistic. The priority is getting Judge comfortable and fully ready for October, even if the Yankees' chances of stealing the division remain slim.

(SHOW OPEN): Aaron Judge may take time to fully ramp-up as the Yankees try to chase down the Rays but his return gives them the final piece they need to accomplish a more important goal than winning the AL East.

Kris and Ryan discuss the Yankees' series loss against the Padres, Aaron Judge updates, 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.

Chris McMonigle and Nick Kostos on the Yankees' chances of catching the Rays and winning the AL East. Plus: -Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber on the Yankees' window to catch the Rays -CMac and Antony Gallo on the Yankees' pitching staff needing to go deeper into games -Shaun and Tiki on Cam Schlitter's home/road splits and possible playoff dilemma -Gio on Yankees fans seemingly disliking this year's team -Gio and Bobby Berger from Bob Does Sports discuss if the Yankees are overachievers

Chris McMonigle and Nick Kostos on the Yankees' chances of catching the Rays and winning the AL East. Plus: -Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber on the Yankees' window to catch the Rays -CMac and Antony Gallo on the Yankees' pitching staff needing to go deeper into games -Shaun and Tiki on Cam Schlitter's home/road splits and possible playoff dilemma -Gio on Yankees fans seemingly disliking this year's team -Gio and Bobby Berger from Bob Does Sports discuss if the Yankees are overachievers

Jeremy Mahy and Shaun Kernahan wrap up our 2026 MLB Draft recap series with Part 3, as they run through each team's best selections from the NL and AL East.

Chris McMonigle and Nick Kostos on the Yankees' chances of catching the Rays and winning the AL East. Plus: -Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber on the Yankees' window to catch the Rays -CMac and Antony Gallo on the Yankees' pitching staff needing to go deeper into games -Shaun and Tiki on Cam Schlitter's home/road splits and possible playoff dilemma -Gio on Yankees fans seemingly disliking this year's team -Gio and Bobby Berger from Bob Does Sports discuss if the Yankees are overachievers

(0:00) Chris Gasper and Kendra Middleton - in for Jim Murray - begin the final hour of the show with Gasper diagnosing red flags for the playoff-bound Boston Red Sox. Are the Red Sox built to go through the AL East?(13:07) Mike Vrabel and Christian Gonzalez both spoke to the media. Gasper and Kendra offer their takeaways from both of their press conferences. Should Mike Vrabel be doing more to vouch for a Gonzalez contract extension?(28:02) 5 Questions with GasperSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This hour: UMass FB HC Joe Harasymiak joins live; The Bill Belichick situation continues to get wilder & wilder; How many QB/HC combos are better than Maye & Vrabel; Can the Sox run down the Yankees in the AL East race

Dan and Jordan switch to the Yankees and discuss whether or not the Yankees can win the AL East, who is the odd man out when Judge comes back, and some interesting lineup questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:30) — BAR A RECAP, SHOW UPDATES: JJ recaps his time at Bar A and new updates for the show. (9:23) — YANKEES: The Yankees win their series against the Angels after an extra-innings barrage and try to get closer to the top spot of the AL East. (23:53) — NFL SEASON: JJ previews the Jets and Giants' upcoming season. (35:08) — CALLS: Callers ask JJ a variety of questions. We want to hear your thoughts! Call the listener line at 917-382-1151 and share your message for JJ. Subscribe to NYNY's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NewYorkNewYorkwJJ. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski. Follow ‘NYNY' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynywjj/ Host: John Jastremski Music: Frontier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baker Mayfield opens up to Rick Stroud about why he shut down contract talks during Training Camp, and more importantly, why he believes this Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster finally has the "killer instinct" that's been missing. Rick and Steve break down how veteran additions like A'Shawn Robinson and Rakeem Nunez-Roches have reset the locker room's attitude, why Baker — the ultimate underdog — is feeding off a roster full of players with chips on their shoulders, and whether that edge can actually fix a team that blew too many fourth-quarter leads a year ago.The guys also preview a wide-open NFC South, break down why the Cincinnati Bengals are a brutal Week 1 test for a suspect Bucs secondary, and look ahead to next week's can't-miss interviews with Mayfield and Todd Bowles. Plus: Greg Schiano's stunning loss to UMass at Rutgers, Alex Golesh catching heat for trashing USF on his way out the door to Auburn, a loaded college football weekend, and the Rays' rough start to a road trip in Texas as the AL East race tightens down the stretch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With or without Aaron Judge, will the Yankees be able to catch the Rays & win the AL East? Does not winning the division change your thinking about how far the Yankees will go in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers football has become the laughingstock of college football after an absolutely disastrous loss to UMass. Chris McMonigle and Zach Gelb break down the embarrassing performance, the 30 unanswered points, and why they believe Greg Schiano's time in Piscataway may have finally come to an end. The guys also hear from Rutgers fans who are fed up with the program and debate whether Rutgers can realistically compete in the Big Ten. Then, the conversation shifts to the Yankees, as New York continues its push to chase down Tampa Bay for the AL East crown. Is it time to stop talking about the Wild Card and start thinking about winning the division? Zach Gelb is filling in for Craig Carton alongside Chris McMonigle on WFAN's Carton Show.

Big Mac and Zach Gelb break down the national embarrassment of Rutgers football losing to UMass as 29-point favorites. They also analyze the Yankees' chances of catching the Rays in the AL East and recount legendary stories from WFAN history, including a wild encounter involving Don Imus. (00:01:21) Rutgers Embarrassment Against UMass (00:06:25) Schiano's Coaching Future (00:08:15) Yankees AL East Chase (00:14:24) Giants and Jets Outlook (00:20:05) Boomer and Carton Anniversary (00:23:54) Legendary Don Imus Stories

Rutgers football suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in program history, falling to UMass after entering the game as a massive favorite. Chris McMonigle and Zach Gelb break down the disastrous performance and question whether Greg Schiano's time at Rutgers has finally come to an end. Then, the conversation turns to the Yankees. After Tampa Bay's recent struggles and New York getting healthier, the Yankees are suddenly just three games back in the loss column with a huge series against San Diego on deck. Are the Yankees about to make a serious run at the AL East and the No. 1 seed? Zach Gelb is filling in for Craig Carton on the Carton Show with Big Mac.

John Harbaugh's impact on the Giants is already impossible to ignore. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber as they react to Isaiah Likely describing a dramatically different training camp and debate whether Harbaugh's professionalism, structure and demanding approach are being underrated before the season even begins. The Yankees also get a major boost from the Mets taking two of three from Tampa Bay, keeping the AL East race within reach. Shaun and Tiki break down the Yankees' path to the division, Austin Wells' resurgence, Cam Littler's performance and the growing belief that Aaron Judge could soon return to the lineup.

The Mets just gave the Yankees exactly the help they needed by taking two of three from Tampa Bay, pulling the AL East race back within striking distance. Now the pressure is on the Yankees to keep winning, survive a difficult San Diego series and make sure their upcoming four-game showdown with the Rays still matters. There is also growing excitement around Aaron Judge's potential return. The conversation turns to how Judge's presence could energize the entire lineup for the September push, even if he needs time to regain his form after a long absence. Plus, Austin Wells' recent improvement offers another encouraging sign as the Yankees try to build momentum for October.

After another series win, is the division still winnable for the Yankees! Plus, Stuff You Missed and Three Stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris McMonigle and Nick Kostos analyze the New York Yankees' chances of overtaking the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. They discuss the impact of Aaron Judge's return and Cam Schlittler's bid for the Cy Young Award following a dominant performance. (00:01:00) Nick Kostos Joins Big Mac (00:02:55) Mets Beat The Rays (00:03:22) Cam Schlittler's Cy Young Run (00:05:13) Aaron Judge's Impending Return (00:09:55) Yankees' AL East Chances

Michael has a stat that brings into question whether or not the Yankees are capable of catching the Rays to win the AL East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick recap today's media avail with Bucs GM Jason Light, who revealed the call to make Jalen Daniels the number two quarterback was essentially made before he ever took a preseason snap — how quickly he absorbed the offense in practice sealed it, and his comeback wins over the Jets and Chiefs only confirmed it. Rick and Steve dig into just how rare, and risky, this is: undrafted rookie quarterbacks have started only 0.5% of possible games over the last decade, going a combined 10-19, and the move says as much about how unimpressed the Bucs were with the still-unsigned Jake Browning as it does about their faith in Daniels. They also cover the day's brutal roster churn — undrafted linebacker Caden Fordham made the 53, then was released hours later to open a spot for cornerback Kevin Knowles (claimed off waivers from the Chiefs), while pass rusher Jack Pyron, who'd racked up two sacks in the preseason finale alone and looked like their best defensive standout in camp, got scooped up by Kansas City. Plus, Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan sat out a bonus practice (nothing to worry about, per the team), and Rick previews a potential shootout at Cincinnati against Joe Burrow, teasing — again — the "weaker than you'd think" position group he'll finally reveal tomorrow.Then the Rays cruised past the Mets behind a strong start from Freddy Peralta, who shook off a leadoff homer to his old team's Francisco Lindor and settled in from there, allowing just two more hits. Tampa Bay's offense keeps rolling — Yandy Diaz, Chandler Simpson, Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda all sit among the AL's top nine hitters, and the Rays' team batting average leads all of baseball, four points better than the Dodgers and 11 points better than the next-closest AL club. Their magic number is down to 11 for a playoff spot and 20 to clinch the AL East, with the Yankees lead sitting around four and a half to five and a half games depending on how New York's late West Coast game with the newly-sold Angels shakes out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Yankees may have slammed the door on Boston's playoff hopes, but the Rays are suddenly creating a new problem. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether the Yankees have effectively locked up the top wild-card spot, why Tampa Bay's bizarre late-game wins feel dangerous, and whether the AL East race is truly over. They also revisit Aaron Boone's controversial lineup choices against Boston, David Cone seemingly predicting Elliott Ramos' three-run homer moments before it happened, and the bigger problem with MLB replay. The hour closes with a debate over position players pitching in blowouts and whether baseball is eventually headed toward a mercy rule.

Boston is furious over the controversial Rafael play, but Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash aren't buying the excuses after the Yankees demolished the Red Sox 16-1. They break down why the replay call stood, why Boston still had every chance to survive the inning, and why the outrage over Jazz Chisholm stealing bases only made the Red Sox look worse. The Yankees took three of four, claimed the season-series tiebreaker and strengthened their grip on the top wild-card spot. The hour also turns to the Jets' shaky backup quarterback situation, the return of Juan Soto, David Cone seemingly predicting an Elliott Ramos home run, and whether the red-hot Rays have enough momentum to threaten the Yankees in the AL East.

Jake breaks down the biggest winners and losers of MLB this month Read alongside us here: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49773653/mlb-2026-august-winners-losers-watch-september-playoff-race-wild-card-pca-ohtani-alvarez Booking.com the easiest way from where you are to where you want to be. Go on, book that trip - it's easy. https://www.booking.com Book your next trip at https://www.bestwestern.com +++++++++++ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:40 Award Races 8:50 Biggest Winners of August 13:40 AL East 15:10 NL MVP 16:28 Biggest Losers of August (Dodgers Offense) 20:25 Pirates 22:40 Mariners 29:25 Most Astounding Stats 30:35 Lombard Stats 33:00 What to Watch for in September 35:45 Biggest Series the Rest of the Season 44:00 Bonus Winners of the Month Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The American League this season hasn't had a completely impressive showing from a wins perspective. While there are many teams under .500, there is one division that has three teams with winning records, as well as two teams that are within two games of reaching the .500 mark, which means we will surely get a dogfight down the stretch. The question now is: how many of the teams in the AL East will make the postseason? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap an impressive showing this weekend from almost every team in the AL East, which saw the leading Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles all sweep their weekend series, as well as the New York Yankees taking three of four from the Boston Red Sox. With the Yankees and Red Sox seemingly locked into a wild-card spot at the very least, and the Blue Jays and Orioles less than two games out of the final spot, it's a real possibility the postseason will feature four of these teams. Later on the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers' weekend at Comerica Park against the Detroit Tigers, where Tarik Skubal made his emotional return to the team that traded him just a few weeks ago, as well as how it seems manager Dave Roberts is prioritizing Shohei Ohtani's bat over his pitching for the rest of the season. They then talk about Pete Crow-Armstrong's impressive day, which might have just solidified his first-ever National League MVP trophy, as well as recap all the other action in baseball from this weekend. 1:25 - The Opener: AL Beast 18:59 - Yankees beat the Red Sox 29:35 - Big takeaways from the AL East 32:30 - Field Report: Skubal's return 46:31 - Around The League: PCA for MVP 55:19 - Turbo Mode: Weekend Recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app: