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Keith and Marco break down what went wrong for the Yankees. Anthony Volpe had a disaster of a series.

This week's Yankee highlights are all about Cam Schlittler and the Bombers rallying to advance past the hated Red Sox in the Wild Card Series. Boomer and Gio talk with Boston fan Lucy Burdge about being trolled by Schlittler after game three, while BT and Sal discuss the strong showing by Anthony Volpe in the playoffs.

This week's Yankee highlights are all about Cam Schlittler and the Bombers rallying to advance past the hated Red Sox in the Wild Card Series. Boomer and Gio talk with Boston fan Lucy Burdge about being trolled by Schlittler after game three, while BT and Sal discuss the strong showing by Anthony Volpe in the playoffs.

This week's Yankee highlights are all about Cam Schlittler and the Bombers rallying to advance past the hated Red Sox in the Wild Card Series. Boomer and Gio talk with Boston fan Lucy Burdge about being trolled by Schlittler after game three, while BT and Sal discuss the strong showing by Anthony Volpe in the playoffs.

Winner-take-all, Yankees vs. Red Sox, Game 3 — and the Bronx Bombers came out on top. Matt breaks down the Yankees' 4-0 shutout victory that punched their ticket to the ALDS. From rookie Cam Schlittler's historic 12-strikeout masterpiece, to the fourth-inning rally sparked by Amed Rosario and Anthony Volpe, to Ryan McMahon's highlight-reel catch crashing into the dugout, we cover all the big moments that defined this instant classic. Plus, thoughts on Boston's missed opportunities, Connelly Early's tough assignment, and what's next as New York heads into a heavyweight matchup with the Blue Jays.Tap in to Episode 614 of the Productive Conversations Podcast—available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube.#MLB #baseball #baseballplayer #mlbtheshow #sportsbetting #podcast #news #trending #trends #targeting #sports #sportsnews   Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.comThis show has been brought to you by our friends at MAGIC MIND. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code PCMB20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/pcmb Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations  Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversationsGoogle Podcasts: (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3Byb2R1Y3RpdmUtY29udmVyc2F0aW9ucy13aXRoLW1hdHQtYnJvd24) TuneIn Podcasts ( https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy-Podcasts/Productive-Conversations-with-Matt-Brown-p1375381/ ) Stitcher Podcasts: ( https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown ) Pandora: (https://www.pandora.com/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/PC:45250?part=PC:45250&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC45250:podcast_organic_external_site)Audacy https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown-46824Amazon Music:https://www.amazon.com/Productive-Conversations-with-Matt-Brown/dp/B08K5841P9/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=productive+conversations+podcast&qid=1607346936&s=audible&sr=1-1 Audiblehttps://www.audible.com/pd/Productive-Conversations-with-Matt-Brown-Podcast/B08K55X439?qid=1607347069&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=Z2JBMK9TRPY8CXZRPYPZiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-productive-conversations-w-74852464/ PocketCasthttps://pca.st/dt6mtz29 Bullhornhttps://www.bullhorn.fm/productiveconversationswithmat Podcast Addict:https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3149084 Transistor: ( https://feeds.transistor.fm/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown )

Sal and BT were ecstatic over Anthony Volpe's stellar performance in the Yankees' recent series win, noting that the young shortstop chose an absolutely crucial time to play his best baseball. They highlighted his "big picture" contributions, particularly a key double play and an RBI hit, which helped the Yankees win without relying solely on their power hitting. For a player who has faced criticism for inconsistent play, Volpe's clutch hitting and clean defense in the high-pressure environment of the postseason were praised as an encouraging sign of balance and accountability for the entire team.

Cam Schlittler delivered an "otherworldly" eight-inning, 12-strikeout masterclass against the Red Sox, an "all-time" performance that clinched the series for the Yankees. BT and Sal celebrated the exhilarating win, noting that the biggest takeaway wasn't just Schlittler's dominance, but the fact that the Yankees won by playing clean, crisp baseball and not beating themselves—a stark contrast to previous years. They highlighted Anthony Volpe's crucial defensive play and the team's ability to win with base hits, proving they are no longer a one-trick "home run or bust" pony. Sal challenged the notion that Schlittler is the next great ace, saying they must live in the moment and see if he can back it up against the Blue Jays. The discussion ended by briefly touching on the excitement around the Giants' rookie QB Jaxson Dart, but the hosts questioned how far the team can realistically go without key receiver Malik Nabers.

BT and Sal dove into Anthony Volpe's recent uptick in performance, particularly during the playoffs, with a caller suggesting he has been an under-the-radar asset since receiving a cortisone shot for a shoulder injury. While acknowledging his improved play—especially his defensive consistency, which was a major liability earlier in the year—Sal remained skeptical about his long-term ceiling, questioning what the "excuse" was for his first two years of inconsistency. Ultimately, both hosts agreed that if Volpe can maintain his defensive competence, his speed and occasional power make him a viable, high-upside option at the bottom of the lineup, but the key is him not being a defensive screw-up.

Sal and BT dissected the Yankees' Game 2 win, praising the team's resilience and the performance of young players like Anthony Volpe, who is shining in the postseason. However, the hosts remain critical of Aaron Boone's managerial decisions, specifically his perceived lack of "feel for the game" and his reliance on analytics, which led to key players like Ben Rice being benched in Game 1. The biggest point of contention now shifts to the elimination Game 3 lineup, with the hosts demanding that Boone keep the team's best offensive players, including Rice, on the field, regardless of the matchups, to secure the series win.

Game 1 of the Wild Card series had everything October baseball promises—tension, drama, and heartbreak in the Bronx. In front of 47,000-plus fans at Yankee Stadium, Max Fried delivered a gem and Anthony Volpe provided an early spark with a solo shot. But the night unraveled in the seventh inning when the Yankees' bullpen faltered, giving the Red Sox the opening they needed.Garrett Crochet turned in a historic performance for Boston, striking out 11 Yankees over 7.2 innings, while former Yankee Aroldis Chapman slammed the door in the ninth. Despite loading the bases with no outs in their final at-bat, the Yankees couldn't cash in. Chris breaks down the pivotal moments, from Luke Weaver's missed chance to Yoshida's clutch pinch-hit and Bregman's insurance RBI. With Carlos Rodón set to start Game 2, the Yankees are now fighting for survival in this best-of-three series.Key Topics Discussed:Anthony Volpe's early home run gives Yankees a 1–0 leadMax Fried delivers 6.1 shutout innings, earning a standing ovationSeventh inning collapse: Weaver's walk, Sogard's hustle, Yoshida's clutch singleGarrett Crochet's dominant postseason debut: 7.2 IP, 11 K, 0 BBNinth inning heartbreak: Story's single and steal, Bregman's RBI doubleYankees load the bases in the ninth but Chapman slams the doorMissed opportunities: 5 left on base, bullpen inconsistenciesBoone's questionable lineup and bullpen management decisionsGame 2 preview: Carlos Rodón vs. Brayan Bello—win or go homeBullpen Q&A ☎️You have opinions just like we do so we want to hear from you!Email us at feedback@chasefor28.comConnect with us on Twitter @chasefor28podConnect with us on Instagram @chasefor28podSend a voicemail http://chasefor28.com/voicemailMerch

Show notes provided by Joe PelusoChris and Joe are back at the Mint Sports Desk for another update on the impending end of the MLB season, and the forthcoming playoffs.Who's going to have the best record, win their divisions, and capture a wild card. And as the season heads to the warning track, seconds guesses abound, injuries continue to mount and confound (Have you heard the one about Anthony Volpe?), and some awesome baseball recordsare challenged.    The guys touch briefly on the NFL, and ask the $64,000 question: When will the Giants start Jaxson Dart? Joe has a better question: When will the Giants win another football game?    Remember being a sports fan tests your patience, so put thatremote down when the Yankees go to the bullpen, or the Giants and Jets come out of their tunnels. Your large screen TV is too big a target.

Judge, Jazz and the Yankees have their eyes on bigger prizes. Throwing Jaxson Dart into the fire and Anthony Volpe has responded.

Sam & Ryan take YOUR questions including Carlos Rodon's status as a top 10 pitcher in the AL, Devin Williams' success, Anthony Volpe's surge, and the Yankees' World Series chances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's Yankee highlights include debates on the Boomer and Gio show and Evan and Tiki over whether Aaron Judge is the MVP over Cal Raleigh. Plus, Sal Licata's strong thoughts on Anthony Volpe as well as the Yankees inconsistencies, and Evan says Devin Williams deserves some credit.

This week's Yankee highlights include debates on the Boomer and Gio show and Evan and Tiki over whether Aaron Judge is the MVP over Cal Raleigh. Plus, Sal Licata's strong thoughts on Anthony Volpe as well as the Yankees inconsistencies, and Evan says Devin Williams deserves some credit.

This week's Yankee highlights include debates on the Boomer and Gio show and Evan and Tiki over whether Aaron Judge is the MVP over Cal Raleigh. Plus, Sal Licata's strong thoughts on Anthony Volpe as well as the Yankees inconsistencies, and Evan says Devin Williams deserves some credit.

Sal passionately defends Anthony Volpe, arguing that despite a rough season, his recent performance and past postseason success show he is the Yankees' best option at shortstop. While acknowledging Volpe's "awful" year, Sal highlights his encouraging signs from the previous night, including key hits and sound defense. He contrasts Volpe's high-upside potential with the "stable" but less impactful performance of other options like Caballero, asserting that to win a World Series, the Yankees need to play their most talented players, and that's Anthony Volpe.

Sal dissects the emotional rollercoaster of being a fan of both the New York Yankees and New York Mets this season. He highlights the maddening inconsistency of both teams—the Yankees nearly blowing a 10-1 lead and the Mets' constant ups and downs. Despite all the frustrations, Sal insists that both teams have the potential to make a legitimate run at the World Series, especially given the current MLB playoff format. He praises the Mets for finally "piggybacking" pitchers to overcome their starting rotation's weaknesses and notes that Anthony Volpe's past playoff experience could make him a valuable asset for the Yankees in October. Ultimately, Sal argues that the regular season's flaws will be forgotten if either team can "just get there" and catch fire in the playoffs.

Sal dissects the maddening and inconsistent seasons of both the Yankees and Mets, expressing frustration with their unpredictable ups and downs. Despite both teams driving fans "nuts" all year long, he argues that all is not lost and that their ultimate goal of winning a World Series is still very much attainable. He praises the Mets for finally "piggybacking" their pitchers, a strategy he's been calling for, and highlights Anthony Volpe's postseason experience as a reason for hope for the Yankees. He concludes by saying that the regular season's frustrations will mean nothing if either team can "just get to October" and make a run.

The Yankees have inserted their prized shortstop back into the lineup

What will Steve Cohen do if the Mets miss the playoffs? And is Anthony Volpe's time as a starter coming to an end? Plus, Aaron Glenn's approach needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This segment is a whirlwind tour through the emotional and on-field struggles of New York sports, framed by Sal's personal life updates. The show opens with a frustrated discussion about the Yankees likely losing the division due to their loss, questioning their ability to succeed in the postseason with a struggling Anthony Volpe at shortstop. The conversation then shifts to the New York Giants and Jets, with insider Brian Baldinger dissecting their week two losses and highlighting glaring issues in both teams' performances. Interspersed throughout the serious sports analysis are comedic anecdotes from Sal, including a disastrous family dinner and his decision to go to an Adam Sandler concert alone, a detail that becomes a running joke and serves as a humorous contrast to the week's grim sports news.

Welcome to Episode 104 of Tablesetters. Devin and Steve are back to capture the drama, joy, and heartbreak of a September week that revealed everything we love and fear about baseball. In Los Angeles, the Phillies turned fatigue into fuel, clinching their second straight NL East crown in a game that began after a sleepless night of travel and ended in extra innings with Bryce Harper's fist-pumping eighth-inning home run and J.T. Realmuto's sacrifice fly. When the champagne popped, it wasn't just about celebration — it was about perspective. Garrett Stubbs made sure Harper could join the party with apple juice, and Harrison Bader's mantra rang through the room: “What a gift.” For a club that has known nothing but heartbreak since 2022, that phrase has become the soul of the team: gratitude, joy, and belief that this year can be different. Contrast that spirit with the Bronx, where Anthony Volpe has been grinding through a partially torn labrum since May, hitting just .197 with his defense slipping. Brian Cashman insists this is merely a “tough stretch,” but José Caballero's hot bat and steady glove have complicated the conversation. Caballero is hitting .314 since mid-August, and his emergence is forcing Aaron Boone to consider whether loyalty to Volpe is holding the team back. North of the border, the Blue Jays found a new reason to believe. Trey Yesavage, their top prospect, debuted with nine strikeouts in five innings, a franchise record, his splitter producing an absurd 11 whiffs on 14 swings. His 19 total whiffs put him in Kevin Gausman territory, and for a team already leading the AL East, his arrival feels less like the future and more like a weapon for right now. Toronto hasn't won a World Series since 1993, but Yesavage's debut makes that drought feel vulnerable. The Giants are also leaning into youth, promoting Bryce Eldridge, a 20-year-old, 6-foot-7 slugger ranked the No. 15 prospect in baseball. With 25 homers across Double-A and Triple-A and elite exit velocity numbers, Eldridge is being thrown straight into the fire of a Wild Card chase, where San Francisco sits just 1 ½ games back. With their first basemen producing a meager .614 OPS, Eldridge isn't just a curiosity — he's an immediate solution. In Detroit, fear gave way to relief when Tarik Skubal, the frontrunner for the AL Cy Young, exited his last start with side tightness. Initial panic subsided after imaging revealed no structural damage, and he's slated to pitch Thursday against Cleveland. His numbers speak to his dominance: 13–5, 2.26 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 224 strikeouts in 185 innings. In a franchise that hasn't seen an ace like this since Hal Newhouser, Skubal is the difference between a quick October exit and a run that could echo through history. Out in Arizona, the Diamondbacks are embracing the stars — literally. Blaze Alexander's joke about undergoing a “horoscope” on his bruised elbow became a clubhouse rallying cry, and suddenly the D-backs are aligning at the right moment. Zac Gallen notched his 1,000th career strikeout, joining Randy Johnson and Brandon Webb, while a six-run sixth inning powered them to an 8–1 win over San Francisco. With Jordan Lawlar's RBI double, Geraldo Perdomo's five times on base, and James McCann's homer, Arizona is playing like a team that refuses to fade. In Milwaukee, the Brewers clinched their own ticket to October in a celebration filled with laughter and tenderness. After the fireworks and walk-off, manager Pat Murphy read aloud a letter he pretended came from the late Bob Uecker. Players laughed at the imagined line about being God's “third catcher,” but the tribute brought misty eyes too. Christian Yelich captured the moment perfectly: enjoy it, but don't forget — the job isn't done. And then there's Juan Soto, whose brilliance continues to collide with the Mets' collapse. His 40th home run put him in Barry Bonds and Jeff Bagwell's company with a 40–30–100 season, the first of its kind in Mets history. He is the ninth player to hit 40 for different teams in consecutive years, joining legends like Griffey, A-Rod, and Ohtani. Yet while Soto shines, the Mets stumble, 21–30 in the second half, their Wild Card lead slipping away. His season is a masterpiece, but without October, it may be remembered as a monument to wasted potential. From Philadelphia's “what a gift” mantra to Soto's historic swing in Queens, from rookies Yesavage and Eldridge redefining futures to Skubal and Gallen reminding us of aces past and present, Episode 104 is the story of September baseball. It's belief, heartbreak, and joy — colliding night after night as October looms. Follow us on Instagram and X @TablesettersPod, and join us as we set the table for another unforgettable week in the game we love.

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 14, 2025Microsoft Teams:PodcastSunday, September 14, 20253:00 PM - 4:30 PM1.The Angels fire Phil Nevin after deciding to not pick up his option for next season. The Angels are in a spiral and are just not getting better. Do you see that changing anytime soon?2.Connelly Early got the call this week for the Red Sox and shoved it against the Athletics. He pitched five shutout innings, striking out 11.a.Thoughts on him for the next few weeks to end the season.b.Payton Tolle has not been very good since he burst onto the scene two weeks ago. Could the same thing happen to Early?c.Jonah Tong also fell back to earth on his second outing against the Reds, giving up four runs in six innings with 6 strikeouts and four walks. And then, got annihilated over the weekend with six earned runs in 2/3 of an inning.d.Order these three young pitchers for the rest of the season and next season?3.Speaking of young pitchers, Cade Horton has been very good this season. He won his 10th game this week, posting a 2.70 ERA but is only striking out just over seven per nine – he has 89 strikeouts in 110 innings. How do you view him for next season? He's a Top ___________ pitcher.4.First, it was Jasson Dominguez losing playing time for the Yankees, and now Anthony Volpe. Who do you feel more confident rostering for next season – Dominguez or Volpe?5.Kyle Tucker hits the IL at the worse time. Moises Ballesteros gets the call. Any interest?6.Rhys Hoskins is finally back but has only gotten one at-bat over his first two games. Is he going to play full-time or just be a guy off the bench with the recent play of Andrew Vaughn?7.Arizona Fall League Previewa.I wrote a large post on Thursday of all the ranked players attending. We will discuss some of the players and who you are looking forward to seeing how they do?8.Listener Questions:a.Mac - Hey Rich, I'd be interested in yalls thoughts on Elly De La Cruz second half of the season? While he has been known to be streaky player the lack of home runs and even his normal stealing pace (past week he has started to get some again) during the second half has been bit confusing. Thanks!b.Collins - Should the Dodgers let Ohtani just come in as a RP in the playoffs and be a shutdown backend bullpen arm? c.Collins - FYPD: Roki was the consensus top pick last year. Of course, I took him. The next two top picks a year ago were Condon and Bazzana. How's that working out? Not great so far. With so many more top picks performing in the top round last year, how did a lot of us miss this, just bad luck or what? (Thinking of Kurtz, Burns, Cam, Cags, etc)d.David - Is O'Neil Cruz a bust at this point?e.Hoppy - Who's your favourite (and least favourite) fantasy baseball player of all time?f.Hoppy - find my interest levels go through natural ups and downs during the season, but no matter what happens in season I always seem come back with renewed vigour preseason, when prospect lists are published and drafts start again. Do you have the same experience and have you ever had thoughts about (gasp!) giving up fantasy baseball?g.Nick - When working a Dynasty League where you can keep anyone you want for any amount of time, what is the cut off of your rankings that you are willing to throw them back into the draft to see what else you can get? Top 300? Top 15 at position? And does that differ slightly on age, like willing to keep someone who is a lot younger or not so much older?i.Context: I am in a 12 team Dynasty league with normal roster positions, with a 15 person minor league roster in CBS. I find myself sometimes keeping too many players so I really only change over 1 or 2 on the active roster, then struggle to figure out who to cut when a prospect gets called up and wonder if I should cut more people out the gate to take some risks, to be willing to cut them for prospects.h.Tim - What are you doing with these last couple of faab periods to prepare your team for next year? 9.What one or two hitters are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?10.What one or two pitchers are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?

Today's word of the day is ‘nightsweats' as in Jerry Jones as in Micah Parsons as in the Cowboys as in the Packers. Micah Parsons is a beast for the Packers through two games. He's been everything the team wanted. The Packers are 2-0 and last night made the Commanders look like a bad football team. Jayden Daniels could do nothing! (8:15) Lamar Jackson will not be fined or suspended by the NFL for pushing a fan. A Bills fan slapped him in the helmet, Jackson pushed back. Case closed. (20:20) What is going on with the Dolphins and Tyreek Hill? He has now been accused of his ex-wife of eight different occasions of being physical with her. This is not good. The team also had a players only meeting! It was one week! (32:10) Review: Honey Don't. (35:20) NPPOD. (43:00) Anthony Volpe has a labrum tear. It happened back in May! Why has he been playing? He's had multiple shots in his shoulder. Huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘nightsweats' as in Jerry Jones as in Micah Parsons as in the Cowboys as in the Packers. Micah Parsons is a beast for the Packers through two games. He's been everything the team wanted. The Packers are 2-0 and last night made the Commanders look like a bad football team. Jayden Daniels could do nothing! (8:15) Lamar Jackson will not be fined or suspended by the NFL for pushing a fan. A Bills fan slapped him in the helmet, Jackson pushed back. Case closed. (20:20) What is going on with the Dolphins and Tyreek Hill? He has now been accused of his ex-wife of eight different occasions of being physical with her. This is not good. The team also had a players only meeting! It was one week! (32:10) Review: Honey Don't. (35:20) NPPOD. (43:00) Anthony Volpe has a labrum tear. It happened back in May! Why has he been playing? He's had multiple shots in his shoulder. Huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets got swept, Anthony Volpe is hurt & Dave has no faith in the Giants. Also, we chat with Jordan Raaanan as well as Rich Cimini, make our picks & have Ray's Plays of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Knicks sign Malcolm Brogdon, the Mets get swept and Anthony Volpe is hurt. Oh, and we make our Week 2 NFL picks and have Ray's Plays of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the Jets offense look as good as it did last week, and will the Giants offense look as bad? The Jets were the better team Sunday and looked different than they have in the recent past. We talked about Aaron Glenn cutting Xavier Gipson and the Giants picking him up. Gio explains what it means when they say there's a ‘package of plays' for Jaxson Dart. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Packers beating the Commanders. Nick Sirianni talked about going to Kansas City this week. The Mets lost yet again to the Phillies. Jeff McNeil talked about the mood in the clubhouse. Aaron Judge homered twice and Stanton also went deep as the Yankees beat the Tigers. Aaron Boone talked about playing at home on 9/11. Anthony Volpe talked about his shoulder injury. In the final segment of the hour, Gio played Shinnecock yesterday.

Hour 1 The Mets lost again, getting swept by the Phillies. The Mets have a 1 ½ game Wild Card lead with 15 games to play. Even if they get in, are you confident they can do anything? They don't have the same chemistry and confidence that they had last year. They finish up the season against the Marlins, just like in 2007. Tonight they face Jacob deGrom, and Boomer thinks he might throw a no-hitter. Gio said Yankees fans must be loving this after Juan Soto chose the Mets. Jerry is here for his first update of the day and starts with the sounds of the Yankees beating Detroit as Aaron Judge hit 2 home runs. He passed Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees all-time HR record. We heard Howie Rose on the call as the Mets lost again in Philadelphia. The final 25 Mets were retired. The Packers are now 2-0 as they beat the Commanders. The crowd was chanting ‘Thank you Jerry' as Micah Parsons had a great game. In the final segment of the hour, a Yankee fan is loving the Mets karma after all the Juan Soto talk in the off-season. Hour 2 Mike Tyson joins us in the studio and Boomer immediately has Gio do an impression of him to his face. We talked to him about his upcoming live shows at Hard Rock venues around the country and his upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the Packers beating the Commanders last night. The Mets lost again in Philly. The Mets scored 4 runs in the first and then the last 25 hitters did not reach base. Aaron Judge hit two more home runs as they beat the Tigers. Peter Schwartz had another mispronunciation in his overnight update. In the final segment of the hour, Mac Jones is starting this week for an injured Brock Purdy and we're only in week 2. Hour 3 Will the Jets offense look as good as it did last week, and will the Giants offense look as bad? The Jets were the better team Sunday and looked different than they have in the recent past. We talked about Aaron Glenn cutting Xavier Gipson and the Giants picking him up. Gio explains what it means when they say there's a ‘package of plays' for Jaxson Dart. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Packers beating the Commanders. Nick Sirianni talked about going to Kansas City this week. The Mets lost yet again to the Phillies. Jeff McNeil talked about the mood in the clubhouse. Aaron Judge homered twice and Stanton also went deep as the Yankees beat the Tigers. Aaron Boone talked about playing at home on 9/11. Anthony Volpe talked about his shoulder injury. In the final segment of the hour, Gio played Shinnecock yesterday. Hour 4 Gio does not think we're coming in here on Monday talking about a Giants win over the Cowboys or a Jets win over the Bills. The Jets game could be close in the first half, but not by the end. Joe Flacco is going into Baltimore for the first time as an opposing player this week. Jerry returns for his final update of the week and starts with the sounds of the Packers beating the Commanders. Fans were chanting ‘Thank you Jerry' after Micah Parsons' big game. We heard the sounds of Aaron Judge as he hit 2 home runs as they beat the Tigers. The Mets scored 4 runs in the first, and then their last 25 batters did not reach base. We heard a clip from Mike Tyson on the show earlier this morning. The Moment of The Day: Boomer has Gio do a Mike Tyson impression to his face. In the final segment of the week, our NFL picks.

Jerry starts with the sounds of the Packers beating the Commanders. Nick Sirianni talked about going to Kansas City this week. The Mets lost yet again to the Phillies. Jeff McNeil talked about the mood in the clubhouse. Aaron Judge homered twice and Stanton also went deep as the Yankees beat the Tigers. Aaron Boone talked about playing at home on 9/11. Anthony Volpe talked about his shoulder injury.

As we enter the final stretch of the 2025 regular season, teams are making a push to lock up their spots in the postseason. With so much on the line—including divisional crowns and potential byes—there are a few players who need to step up for their clubs to have the best chance in October.Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman make their picks for which players are X-factors for their teams heading into the playoffs. This includes a few starting pitchers that the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies need to perform, a seasoned veteran for the Houston Astros whose prime may be nearing its end and a high-profile free agent who has disappointed for the Toronto Blue Jays.Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake & Jordan discuss the Phillies mopping the New York Mets, the Yankees revealing injury news about Anthony Volpe—and whether that's the reason behind his down season—the Washington Nationals closing in on a general manager and an alarming report of misconduct within the Detroit Tigers organization. They wrap up the episode with their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.01:34 – The Opener: Postseason X-Factors29:22 – Phillies Mop the Mets32:16 – Sorry For Your Mentions38:57 – Around the League: Yankees-Volpe News43:53 – Nationals Search for a GM53:28 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

A plot twist in Anthony Volpe's disappointing season. The Mets are a house of cards with a glass jaw.

Ryan and Kris discuss the upcoming Red Sox-Yankees series, the Yankees checking in on Paul Skenes, Anthony Volpe's injury and whether he should be benched, and provide updates on the farm system! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe begins the podcast by discussing the Anthony Volpe injury, why they let Volpe go so long, and why the Yankees season is on the line in Boston this weekend (1:03). Then, he talks about the Steve Ballmer-Aspiration allegations and why the NBA needs to get this right (16:57). Finally, Gordon Damer comes back on to give the Week 2 Lock$ in the NFL (32:50), & SO much more!

Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata tore into the Mets after their sweep in Philadelphia, questioning whether the players have any fight left. They lamented the team's "lifeless" performance after a promising start in the final game, saying the Mets look like a "dead team walking" and that it's "unacceptable" for a team with their payroll to be collapsing. The hosts also discussed the Yankees' big win against the Tigers, giving their NFL Week 2 best bets, and analyzed the surprising news about Anthony Volpe's injury and the Yankees' handling of it.

An Anthony Volpe injury is revealed, Aaron Rodgers throws shade, Mendy irks Evan, and much more

The Yankees reveal their maligned shortstop got hurt in May, something Morash speculated happened throughout the summer

Today's word of the day is ‘Jurassic Park' as in dinosaurs as in Raptors as in Toronto Raptors as in Kawhi Leonard as in Uncle Dennis. What am I talking about? Well, a week after the Kawhi and Clippers and Ballmer news dropped, we have a story about his time with the Raptors. A report was released yesterday about what Kawhi's Uncle Dennis requested from the team that is so absurd that it has to be true! (17:30) Jalen Carter will not get anymore games of suspension. Just the game he was ejected from. A fined his game check. Was that enough? (25:30) The Denver Broncos, city and state officials, announced a new stadium project yesterday. Well, that's not true. There are so many things that still need to be done, but the Broncos didn't say that part! (35:00) Review: Highest 2 Lowest. (38:00) The New York Mets are in panic mode. The losing continues. The bad pitching continues. The lack of hitting continues. Uh oh. (45:00) The Yankees blow it again. Just imploded against the Tigers. Anthony Volpe was bad bad bad. Just another game of bad. (49:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘Jurassic Park' as in dinosaurs as in Raptors as in Toronto Raptors as in Kawhi Leonard as in Uncle Dennis. What am I talking about? Well, a week after the Kawhi and Clippers and Ballmer news dropped, we have a story about his time with the Raptors. A report was released yesterday about what Kawhi's Uncle Dennis requested from the team that is so absurd that it has to be true! (17:30) Jalen Carter will not get anymore games of suspension. Just the game he was ejected from. A fined his game check. Was that enough? (25:30) The Denver Broncos, city and state officials, announced a new stadium project yesterday. Well, that's not true. There are so many things that still need to be done, but the Broncos didn't say that part! (35:00) Review: Highest 2 Lowest. (38:00) The New York Mets are in panic mode. The losing continues. The bad pitching continues. The lack of hitting continues. Uh oh. (45:00) The Yankees blow it again. Just imploded against the Tigers. Anthony Volpe was bad bad bad. Just another game of bad. (49:10) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Aaron Boone ever admit defeat when it comes to Anthony Volpe?

Caleb Williams is using the same nail technician as Angel Reese. Gio's not sure if Chicago Bears fans want to read something like that. Boomer said he needs to get his head out of his ass and start listening to his coaches. A caller said this Mets season is karma for all the trash talking the fans did after they got Juan Soto from the Yankees. Jerry returns for an update, but first Boomer shows a picture from a Ryder Cup event he played in 20 years ago with a bunch of celebrities. Jerry starts with the sounds of the Yankees loss to the Tigers as they gave up 9 runs in the 7th. Sean Manaea had a rough outing in Philadelphia where the Mets lost again. Carlos Mendoza was asked after the game about the possibility of them not making the playoffs. The critics are out in Chicago as JJ McCarthy looked better in game 1 of his career than Caleb Williams did in start number eighteen. Ben Johnson talked about his struggles. Deion Sanders was asked about his starting quarterback for this weekend. In the final segment of the hour, C-Mac, who loves the Yankees, has officially given up on Anthony Volpe. A caller has a wager for Gio for this weekend's boxing match on Netflix.

Hour 1 It feels like we are in the middle of a complete collapse by the Mets. The Mets are on the verge of not making the playoffs, and if they do make it, it will be short lived. To not get as far as last year after adding Juan Soto would be insane. They cannot let Sean Manaea pitch another game this season. Gio said they stink and have stunk for months. Jerry is here for his first update of the day and starts with Kyle Schwarber hitting his 50th HR last night as the Phillies beat the Mets. The SF Giants won, also not good for the Mets. The Yankees had a very rough 7th inning and lost to the Tigers. Aaron Judge passed Yogi Berra as 5th all time in Yankees HRs. Buck Martinez had quite the critique of the Yankees during the Blue Jays broadcast. Chris Long talked about feeling old while watching the YouTube NFL broadcast. In the final segment of the hour, we took calls from Mets fans who have come to expect this type of season. Hour 2 Caleb Williams is using the same nail technician as Angel Reese. Gio's not sure if Chicago Bears fans want to read something like that. Boomer said he needs to get his head out of his ass and start listening to his coaches. A caller said this Mets season is karma for all the trash talking the fans did after they got Juan Soto from the Yankees. Jerry returns for an update, but first Boomer shows a picture from a Ryder Cup event he played in 20 years ago with a bunch of celebrities. Jerry starts with the sounds of the Yankees loss to the Tigers as they gave up 9 runs in the 7th. Sean Manaea had a rough outing in Philadelphia where the Mets lost again. Carlos Mendoza was asked after the game about the possibility of them not making the playoffs. The critics are out in Chicago as JJ McCarthy looked better in game 1 of his career than Caleb Williams did in start number eighteen. Ben Johnson talked about his struggles. Deion Sanders was asked about his starting quarterback for this weekend. In the final segment of the hour, C-Mac, who loves the Yankees, has officially given up on Anthony Volpe. A caller has a wager for Gio for this weekend's boxing match on Netflix. Hour 3 Who is more likely to win this week, the Giants over the Cowboys or the Jets over the Bills? Will the Jets offense look anything like week 1 or was that an anomaly? If the Jets can run the ball like week 1, they will be in every game this year. Gio wonders if Boomer was into the UAP video of a missile being shot at an orb and it bouncing off. We took many calls on the UAP orb. Jerry returns for an update, but first Gio asks him about the alien orb. The Jets are cutting Xavier Gipson because of his fumble this past weekend. Daniel Jones was on Pat McAfee and talked about his big game with the Colts and his poor play with the Giants. Micah Parsons talked about his move to Green Bay after camp. The Yankees had a terrible seventh inning and lost to the Tigers. In the final segment of the hour, a caller wonders if this Mets collapse will be worse than 2007. Hour 4 We talked about the Ryder Cup with Jimmy Roberts from NBC. The event is taking place at Bethpage Black in Long Island. Jerry returns for his final update of the day and starts with audio of Aaron Nola talking to the media and somebody farts and people laugh. Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th HR of the season as the Phillies beat the Mets again. The Yankees had a terrible 7th inning and lost to the Tigers. Daniel Jones was on with Pat McAfee and asked him what he learned in his short time with the Vikings. The Moment of The Day: Jerry talking like a space alien. In the final segment of the show, yesterday was 20 years ago that Gio walked in to WFAN to start the first day of his internship.

What will the Yankees do with Anthony Volpe? Sideline to Sideline featuring Glenn cutting Gipson, Jalen Carter fine and non-suspension, Cowboys trying out Jadeveon Clowney, and 49ers injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the Yankees holding on to with Anthony Volpe? Are you worried about how the Mets have been trending? Mike Tannenbaum says there were some positives to build on with the Jets on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees are putting Anthony Volpe over the organization and fans. The Jets graded out well in week 1 and the Yankees have SS alternatives.

Keith talks about the Mets loss to the Phillies, the Yankees loss to the Tigers and the Anthony Volpe experience takes a very bad turn.

On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman are joined by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Pete talks discusses the biggest factor that has led to the Mets inconsistent season, the future Hall of Famer that Nolan McLean reminds him of & if he wants to remain with the Mets going forward. Plus, Joel & Jon breakdown Anthony Volpe's terrible stretch, if it's time to make the switch to Jose Caballero and who's most to blame for the Mets disappointing season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘two' as in Cal Raleigh as in Mickey Mantle as in history as in home run race as in MVP race. Raleigh became the first catcher in MLB history to hit 50 home runs. He became the second switch-hitter to do so. Is he the MVP? Is Aaron Judge the MVP? The race is HOT! (11:30) Anthony Volpe has been bad all season. The Yankees have defended him all season. Until now. He's been benched. (21:40) Trey Hendrickson got a $14 million raise for this season from the Bengals. Why? Why would every player not hold out now? The NFLPA must love this! Teams must hate this! (30:00) The Browns traded Kenny Pickett. Now the team is down to three. Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are on the team. (35:40) Review: Amy Bradley is Missing. (39:00) The Orioles signed a new catcher in Samuel Basallo to a longterm deal before he has played a game. Why? How do the other core players feel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘two' as in Cal Raleigh as in Mickey Mantle as in history as in home run race as in MVP race. Raleigh became the first catcher in MLB history to hit 50 home runs. He became the second switch-hitter to do so. Is he the MVP? Is Aaron Judge the MVP? The race is HOT! (11:30) Anthony Volpe has been bad all season. The Yankees have defended him all season. Until now. He's been benched. (21:40) Trey Hendrickson got a $14 million raise for this season from the Bengals. Why? Why would every player not hold out now? The NFLPA must love this! Teams must hate this! (30:00) The Browns traded Kenny Pickett. Now the team is down to three. Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are on the team. (35:40) Review: Amy Bradley is Missing. (39:00) The Orioles signed a new catcher in Samuel Basallo to a longterm deal before he has played a game. Why? How do the other core players feel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices