Podcast appearances and mentions of Cody Bellinger

Chris McMonigle is back from vacation with Boomer suspecting a buffet was involved, right before Al calls 9-1-1 over a dead bear in a Bradley Beach lake—prompting callers to debate whether it was actually a beaver. Gordon finally delivers his update, featuring John Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo's practice situation, Jeff Fisher recalling Vince Young misspelling his name in a letter, and Cody Bellinger's two-run double in a Yankees win over the Astros.

Gio refutes Joe Schoen's claim that he ignores criticism, followed by a look at the Vikings' snap split between JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz, NFL teams projected to improve, and whether Gio is a "top 5 guy." Jerry's final update covers Boomer asking John Harbaugh if Jaxson Dart will play Friday or stay in bubble wrap, Kyle Shanahan addressing Jed York, Bill Belichick praising a North Carolina reporter, a Yankees loss featuring a Cody Bellinger homer, and Francisco Lindor leading the Mets over the Brewers. Finally, we discuss Robby Berger's ten-month battle with the shanks, the "sex on screen" Moment of the Day, building construction noises and smells, and sponsors pulling out of the Callaway and Good Good Golf controversy.

We start with the Yankees' loss to the Astros despite a Cody Bellinger homer, followed by a caller asking Boomer what type of quarterback he'd target as a GM. Next, John Harbaugh joins the show to discuss Jaxson Dart's playing status, Malik Nabers' Week 1 potential, team social media policies, and his secret to staying fit. Finally, Jerry updates us on Frank Reich praising a dialed-in Geno Smith and Mike McDaniel's ignored philosophical moment, before closing with a breakdown of Jed York's prostitution legal situation.

Paul Williamson delivers the Fantasy Baseball Weekend Update.He dives into the key news and performances from over the weekend with the end of the fantasy season fast approaching. Paul explains how now is the time for managers to be aggressive and realize that the 'safe' veteran is not going to help a middle of the pack team move up the standings (Cody Bellinger). Now would be the time to target lottery tickets off the wire (Luis Robert Jr.) to give your team real league-winning upside.. The key phrase in this episode is 'assess your team'. Don't be paralyzed. Make moves that are going to help you win. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Yankees are suddenly back in the AL East race, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber are split on whether this surge is real enough to catch Tampa Bay. Tiki reverses course after four straight wins and an improving lineup, while Evan refuses to abandon the larger sample without Aaron Judge. Gerrit Cole's dominant outing also sparks a major Yankees debate over whether he has actually been better in pinstripes than CC Sabathia. They also get into Michael Kay's eyebrow-raising “offensive orgy” call, Anthony Volpe's move to second base in the minors, Pete Alonso's potential Hall of Fame path, and the roster decision looming for Spencer Jones when Cody Bellinger returns. Plus, the wild New York-area storms and tornado videos lead to a debate over what anyone is actually supposed to do when a tornado hits.

Pete Alonso's Hall of Fame future sparks a fascinating Mets debate, as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber wonder whether enough success in Baltimore could eventually make Alonso more closely associated with the Orioles than the Mets. Evan argues that reaching 500 home runs would likely be necessary to put Alonso on a Cooperstown path, with postseason success potentially influencing which team defines his legacy. The Yankees also face a looming roster crunch with Cody Bellinger nearing a return, and Evan insists Spencer Jones cannot be the player sent down after his recent surge. They also discuss Anthony Volpe's move to second base, the possibility of catching Aaron Judge on a minor-league rehab assignment, and Evan's mission to land the Howie Rose retirement-day Mets giveaway.

The Yankees have won four straight and cut Tampa Bay's AL East lead to four games, forcing Tiki Barber to reverse his earlier declaration that the division race was over. Evan Roberts isn't convinced, arguing that the Yankees' lengthy stretch without Aaron Judge still shows a team only slightly above .500 despite the recent surge. They debate whether Cody Bellinger's return, improved offense from Elliott Ramos and Luis Garcia, and dominant pitching can change the race. Gerrit Cole's latest gem also sparks a bigger argument, with Evan making the case that Cole has actually been a better Yankee than CC Sabathia, even if CC remains the more beloved figure.

Gene shares what he will be watching for in Saturday's preseason game between the Bills and Browns. Plus, Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay's colorful language.

Gene has five key storylines he is watching for in Saturday's preseason game between the Bills and Browns. Plus, Spencer German from 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland joins the show to preview the Browns' season and Fernando Mendoza's personality may not be working in the NFL.

Gene details which players he will be keeping his eye on in the Bills' second preseason game against the Browns. Plus, Yankees' broadcaster Michael Kay made an interesting comment and Fernando Mendoza has a unique personality.

How fascinating is the investigation involving Mark Walter? What will the Yankees do when Cody Bellinger is activated? The Athletic's Melody Gutierrez says the Dodgers are not rumored to be sold but neither were the Lakers so nothing is off the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Alonso's return puts the Mets' biggest offseason decision back under the microscope. Evan Roberts says David Stearns should show some humility and literally wear an “L” when Alonso comes back to Citi Field, while Evan and Tiki Barber wonder why Steve Cohen wasn't directly asked whether letting Alonso go was a mistake. Evan also owns his bad Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker take after dismissing Bellinger, while Tiki explains why Bellinger's defense and ability to handle New York matter so much. Plus, Tiki revisits the Giants' infamous 2005 loss in Seattle, and a historic 22-0 blowout sparks a debate over whether fans should ever leave a game early.

Max Fried is back on the injured list with the same elbow issue that already cost him nearly two months, and Evan Roberts has zero confidence the Yankees will see him pitch again this season. Evan and Tiki Barber debate whether Fried can realistically return for October, why Carlos Rodon suddenly carries even more pressure, and how the injury reinforces baseball's harshest lesson: you can never have enough pitching. The Yankees also face a difficult roster decision when Cody Bellinger returns, with Spencer Jones looking like the likely casualty. On the Mets side, Evan refuses to call their four-game winning streak a playoff push but is enjoying the young talent and looking toward 2027. Plus, David Stearns leaves the door cracked for Andy Green's managerial future, and the guys debate whether winning down the stretch could change the Mets' plans.

Cody Bellinger's return could force the Yankees into a roster decision fans will hate. Evan Roberts lays out the limited options, with Spencer Jones looking like the most likely player to be sent down despite showing promise. Tiki Barber ultimately agrees that Jones may be the move, while Evan argues the Yankees should consider carrying one fewer pitcher instead of sacrificing a young bat. The conversation then takes a lighter turn into baseball walk-up music and whether sponsorships could eventually invade one of the sport's best traditions. Evan and Tiki celebrate the connection between players, fans and iconic songs, including memories of Mets music that became permanently tied to baseball.

Craig Carton called out Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber for supposedly ignoring the biggest question about Jaxson Dart returning to a preseason game after a blue-tent evaluation. There was just one problem: they had already debated it. Evan brings the receipts, while Tiki explains why a young quarterback like Dart still needs valuable preseason reps. The conversation also turns to Breece Hall's groin injury and why Tiki worries missed practice time could affect his Week 1 readiness. Plus, the Yankees face a difficult decision with Spencer Jones when Cody Bellinger returns, Evan makes the statistical case for batting your best hitter leadoff, and the Jets debate whether winning now matters more than chasing future draft position.

Craig Carton called out Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber for supposedly failing to question why Jaxson Dart returned to a preseason game after a blue-tent evaluation. Evan fires back with the receipts, proving they not only asked the question but debated it extensively, while Tiki explains why Dart still needs those valuable preseason reps. The first 20 minutes also bring encouraging news on Breece Hall's groin injury, though Tiki raises concerns about what missed practice time could mean for his Week 1 sharpness. Plus, Evan argues the Yankees must keep giving Spencer Jones opportunities when Cody Bellinger returns, and a Mets caller pushes for Kodai Senga to embrace “Ghostbusters” as his bullpen entrance music.

The Bills' open practice at Highmark Stadium brought injury news and more questions about the playing surface. Plus, Matt Parrino from The Syracuse Post-Standard and the “SHOUT!” podcast joins Gene to break down the state of the Bills.

Gene discusses the Bills' open practice at Highmark Stadium, including the state of the field and both positive and negative injury news. Plus, Aaron Judge has been cleared to swing and Tim Schneider is a fan of Pat McAfee.

Aaron Judge is getting closer to returning to the Yankees' lineup. Plus, Syracuse basketball playing St. John's this season gives Gene flashbacks to the old Big East.

Shaun Morash hosts solo and is suddenly buying back into the Yankees. After another stirring comeback, he argues this team feels different, with George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones injecting life into the lineup while Trent Grisham and Ryan McMahon heat up around them. The frustration with Brian Cashman's deadline remains, and Morash warns that Spencer Jones could still become the odd man out when Cody Bellinger returns. The Giants create an entirely different debate as John Harbaugh addresses the possibility of adding Terrion Arnold. Morash says that if the Giants' background work and the NFL's plans leave a realistic path for Arnold to play, the secondary is too vulnerable for New York to simply walk away. Malik Nabers' Week 1 outlook also gets a boost, while Jayden Daniels gets blasted for the terrible optics of fighting LSU over another quarterback wearing No. 5.

The Yankees' biggest problem may soon be figuring out who actually plays. Shaun Morash explains why the returns of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger could create a brutal lineup crunch, especially with Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. forcing their way into the conversation. Shaun believes Jones has shown enough to deserve a major role and argues the Yankees may even need to consider unconventional October lineups to keep their best bats on the field. Shaun also refuses to give up on the AL East despite Tampa Bay's surge, pointing to the Yankees' remaining head-to-head opportunities. With the Bronx energized by its young players and the pitching staff built for a short series, he sees a legitimate path to a deep postseason run.

The Yankees suddenly look alive, and Shaun Morash is buying back in. After another dramatic comeback and a surge fueled by George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones, Shaun argues this team feels different from the stale Yankees of recent Octobers. The pitching remains dominant, struggling bats are waking up, and the Bronx has rediscovered its energy. Shaun hosts while Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber are away and explains why a healthy return for Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger could make the Yankees a legitimate World Series threat. He also tackles the looming Spencer Jones roster crunch, whether New York can still chase down Tampa Bay, concerns about the bullpen, and Major League Baseball's maddening TV maze. The next big test is whether this momentum survives once the Yankees' stars return.

Chris McMonigle evaluates the New York Yankees' offensive woes despite their elite pitching rotation. He engages with callers to debate Aaron Boone's leadership style and explores the possibility of Cody Bellinger taking over the leadoff spot to spark the lineup. 01:13 - Yankee Offense Struggles 06:54 - Leadoff Hitter Solutions 14:00 - Aaron Boone Debate 10:21 - High School Football

Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster's interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Jorge Castillo 1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact 4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle 7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge's return 9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays? 11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor's frosty relationship 16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor? 18:13 Karl Ravech 18:23 Mariners remain a mystery 21:48 Ravy's top-3 teams in baseball 22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant? 25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino 29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar 31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster's interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston. 0:00 Welcome 0:42 Jorge Castillo 1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact 4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle 7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge's return 9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays? 11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor's frosty relationship 16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor? 18:13 Karl Ravech 18:23 Mariners remain a mystery 21:48 Ravy's top-3 teams in baseball 22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant? 25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino 29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar 31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red Sox EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees may have a major October lineup problem brewing. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber as they argue Luis Garcia Jr.'s bat has become too valuable to sit once Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return. That could leave Jazz Chisholm Jr. as the odd man out, with Garcia potentially moving to second base to keep the Yankees' strongest offense on the field. Ryan Weathers also keeps forcing his way into the playoff rotation conversation, potentially ahead of Carlos Rodon. The Jets bring a rare dose of optimism after Aaron Glenn openly admits that not calling the defense last season was a mistake. Tiki praises Glenn's self-awareness and willingness to change, while Shaun says the answer gave him renewed hope that Glenn can grow into the head coach the Jets need despite lingering concerns about the quarterback situation.

The Yankees finally have a good problem, but it could force a brutal decision. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber as they argue Luis Garcia Jr.'s bat has become too important to remove once Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return. Their solution could mean Garcia at second base and Jazz Chisholm Jr. losing his everyday role.

The Yankees failed to sweep the Braves as their lifeless lineup once again could not generate runs. Chris McMonigle sounds off on the same old story, from a brilliant Cam Schlittler outing going to waste, to the lack of hope that this offense can break out without Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. Plus, George Lombard Jr. continues to impress in his first taste of the majors, but is that enough to get this stacked pitching staff enough run support?EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS4:14 - A deep dive into how the lack of run support is completely exhausting relievers like Bednar, Blackburn, and Cruz by forcing them into constant high-leverage, one-run games.16:03 - Why Jazz Chisholm has become the face of the offensive issues, struggling heavily and bordering on becoming a platoon player.19:55 - Recapping Max Fried's excellent start and praising rookie George Lombard's incredibly clean, Carlos Correa-esque defense.35:50 - A passionate rant on Caballero's infuriating 10th-inning at-bat, which Chris declared the worst he's ever seen.42:27 - Gerrit Cole looks brilliant, Chris Sale gets tossed pregame for dugout chirping, and Austin Wells continues his hot 15-game stretch.48:04 - Debating Trent Grisham's place at the top of the order against righties, and why it might be too early to put leadoff pressure on Lombard.52:01 - Cam Schlittler dominates, but the offense wastes solid contact and falls to Atlanta in the series finale.58:00 - Why catching the Rays is slipping away and why avoiding a 3-game Wild Card series at Fenway Park is the team's new main priority.1:01:42 - Caballero rightfully earns the "Shame" for his offensive disaster, while Max Fried takes home the "Shill" for his clutch Friday start.

The Yankees finally have the dominant starting pitching they've been missing, but their lifeless offense threatens to waste it. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber, and Shaun sees reasons for optimism after the Yankees took two of three from Atlanta, especially with George Lombard Jr. injecting energy, defense and confidence into the lineup. Tiki remains far more concerned about a team that has played .500 baseball without Aaron Judge and still struggles to score. The debate turns to whether Lombard should already be hitting leadoff, how much patience Aaron Boone should have with Jazz Chisholm and Trent Grisham, and whether the Yankees can survive a potential Wild Card showdown with the surging Red Sox. Even with Judge and Cody Bellinger potentially returning, the Yankees may need their pitching to carry them in October.

The Yankees failed to sweep the Braves as their lifeless lineup once again could not generate runs. Chris McMonigle sounds off on the same old story, from a brilliant Cam Schlittler outing going to waste, to the lack of hope that this offense can break out without Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. Plus, George Lombard Jr. continues to impress in his first taste of the majors, but is that enough to get this stacked pitching staff enough run support?EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS4:14 - A deep dive into how the lack of run support is completely exhausting relievers like Bednar, Blackburn, and Cruz by forcing them into constant high-leverage, one-run games.16:03 - Why Jazz Chisholm has become the face of the offensive issues, struggling heavily and bordering on becoming a platoon player.19:55 - Recapping Max Fried's excellent start and praising rookie George Lombard's incredibly clean, Carlos Correa-esque defense.35:50 - A passionate rant on Caballero's infuriating 10th-inning at-bat, which Chris declared the worst he's ever seen.42:27 - Gerrit Cole looks brilliant, Chris Sale gets tossed pregame for dugout chirping, and Austin Wells continues his hot 15-game stretch.48:04 - Debating Trent Grisham's place at the top of the order against righties, and why it might be too early to put leadoff pressure on Lombard.52:01 - Cam Schlittler dominates, but the offense wastes solid contact and falls to Atlanta in the series finale.58:00 - Why catching the Rays is slipping away and why avoiding a 3-game Wild Card series at Fenway Park is the team's new main priority.1:01:42 - Caballero rightfully earns the "Shame" for his offensive disaster, while Max Fried takes home the "Shill" for his clutch Friday start.

Evan Roberts has reached his breaking point with the Yankees and officially declares their American League East chase over. Their lifeless offense, mounting injuries and growing deficit behind the Rays have convinced him there is not enough time to recover, even with Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger potentially returning in September.

Evan Roberts has finally surrendered on the Yankees winning the American League East. After two months of lifeless offense, mounting injuries and a growing deficit behind the Rays, Evan declares the division race over and predicts the Yankees are headed for the wild card. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts, and he refuses to concede, arguing that Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and a softer September schedule could fuel one final charge. The frustration explodes over Aaron Boone's decision to remove Luis Garcia Jr. from a close loss, leaving Ali Sánchez to bat with the game on the line. Evan and Shaun debate whether Boone misunderstood Brian Cashman's plan for Ben Rice, whether Cashman failed to add enough offense at the deadline and why Trent Grisham cannot remain the leadoff hitter. Plus, Evan makes a stunning prediction about the next New York team to win its division.

George Lombard Jr.'s explosive Yankees debut immediately raises questions about Anthony Volpe's future at shortstop. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether Lombard can take the job for good, how he compares with Mets prospect A.J. Ewing and whether his arrival can help spark a postseason run. The Yankees still need Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger back, while Evan admits Cam Schlittler's latest start left him worried about the pitcher's health and workload. Plus, Keith Hernandez calls the Mets' traded players “garbage,” quickly apologizes and nearly launches into another uncomfortable debate during a memorable broadcast. Shaun also unveils his best John Sterling-style calls for Lombard's first major league home run.

George Lombard Jr.'s electric Yankees debut immediately puts Anthony Volpe's future at shortstop under the microscope. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether Lombard can seize the job, how his ceiling compares with Mets prospect A.J. Ewing and whether his arrival gives the Yankees legitimate playoff hope once Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger return. The crew also questions whether Cam Schlittler is healthy or beginning to wear down, imagines John Sterling's call for Lombard's first home run and battles over a controversial Derek Jeter comparison. Plus, Keith Hernandez calls the Mets' traded players “garbage” before issuing an apology, Davante Adams reveals how he took No. 17 from Malachi Corley, and a debate erupts over how much a fan should demand for a prized home run ball.

The Yankees are running out of healthy impact bats, and Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber to explain why the pressure is rising before the trade deadline. With Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger already unavailable, Jazz Chisholm's latest injury scare could force the Yankees to reconsider every possible move.

The Yankees are depleted, inconsistent and desperate for help before the trade deadline. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber as they explain why injuries to Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger and potentially Jazz Chisholm have left the offense unable to survive. With fundamental mistakes piling up and every game feeling like the same frustrating coin flip, the Yankees need players who can keep the season afloat until their stars return.

Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash debate the timeline for Cody Bellinger's return from injury and potential Yankees trade targets like Lane Thomas. They also analyze the likelihood of stars like Tarik Skubal being moved before the deadline while reacting to the postponement of the Mets game. They shift to lighthearted topics including the viability of a WFAN basketball team and stadium voucher loopholes. 01:50 - Chicago Road Trip Logistics 04:55 - Cody Bellinger Return Predictions 08:03 - West Coast Road Trips 11:14 - Yankees Trade Deadline Outlook 17:04 - Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors 24:07 - Vita Vea Trade Demands 27:53 - Mets Stadium Voucher Strategy 33:36 - WFAN Lineup Basketball Debate 42:46 - Alien Life Space Debate

Cody Bellinger's grade two hamstring injury could keep him out until September, creating another brutal setback for a Yankees lineup already missing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate how aggressively Brian Cashman must respond, why outfield help is now the deadline priority and whether realistic additions like Tyrone Taylor, Tyler Stephenson or George Springer could keep the Yankees in the AL East race. The pressure also shifts to the organization's young talent. Shaun argues George Lombard Jr. should be promoted immediately, while Anthony Volpe's dropped pop-up sparks a clash over whether one disastrous mistake erased an otherwise strong game. Plus, the crew pitches professional mini golf as television's next great attraction and brings back Posted and Toasted.

It is camp report day and Evan has serious Giant expectations. Plus the Yankees big bat depth is officially non existent.

Cody Bellinger's grade two hamstring injury could keep him out until September, turning an already battered Yankees lineup into Brian Cashman's biggest deadline crisis. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate why outfield help has become the priority, whether George Lombard Jr. should be promoted immediately and which realistic additions could keep the Yankees in the AL East race. They also clash over Anthony Volpe after his dropped pop-up overshadowed an otherwise productive game, with Evan showing rare sympathy and Shaun arguing the mistake erased everything positive. Plus, the crew explains why track and field struggles to create lasting interest and pitches televised mini golf as a surprisingly compelling alternative.

The Yankees may have survived without Aaron Judge, but Shaun Morash warns their current lineup still has far too many dead spots to win in October. Evan Roberts points to the offense's dominant production before Judge went down, while the debate turns to whether Brian Cashman needs a major bat or a realistic addition such as Lane Thomas. Evan, Tiki Barber and Shaun also predict Cody Bellinger's return date before making their biggest trade deadline calls.

The Giants and Jets report for camp today! Plus, we chat with Buster Olney about how aggressive Brian Cashman will be at the deadline following the Cody Bellinger injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees picked up yet another win last night, but found out they'll be without Cody Bellinger for 4-6 weeks. What's that mean for Brian Cashman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss how Hos has been through every trade deadline experience imaginable during his MLB career. Then, they talk about another electric afternoon from Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Salvador Perez breaking George Brett's home run record for the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox and Nationals making the first big trade of the season, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hitting the IL, and the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026 featuring Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:18 Eric Hosmer joins 3:41 Hosmer's been through it all at the deadline 9:50 Another Jacob Misiorowski marvel 11:35 Salvador Perez is the HR king in Kansas City 14:01 First big trade of deadline season 16:17 Yankees Cody Bellinger to the IL 20:15 Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent inducted into the HOF 23:09 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How enormous is the Cody Bellinger injury? What moves do the Yankees need to make? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss how Hos has been through every trade deadline experience imaginable during his MLB career. Then, they talk about another electric afternoon from Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Salvador Perez breaking George Brett's home run record for the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox and Nationals making the first big trade of the season, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hitting the IL, and the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026 featuring Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:18 Eric Hosmer joins 3:41 Hosmer's been through it all at the deadline 9:50 Another Jacob Misiorowski marvel 11:35 Salvador Perez is the HR king in Kansas City 14:01 First big trade of deadline season 16:17 Yankees Cody Bellinger to the IL 20:15 Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent inducted into the HOF 23:09 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees won two of three against Philadelphia, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber are alarmed by an offense that has become nearly unrecognizable. With Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger sidelined, Evan calls the current lineup one of the worst the franchise has fielded in decades and argues that elite pitching is the only thing keeping the season afloat. The weakness of the American League only increases the pressure on Brian Cashman to be aggressive before the trade deadline. Evan and Tiki debate which bats the Yankees need, whether Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. should be part of the solution and why multiple moves may be necessary. Plus, they defend Jose Caballero after an umpire ruled that he intentionally dropped a line drive.

The Yankees won two of three against Philadelphia, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber cannot ignore the brutal reality of an offense decimated by injuries to Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and now Cody Bellinger. Evan calls Sunday's group one of the most pathetic Yankees lineups he has ever seen, while Tiki warns that the organization cannot waste an elite pitching staff simply because it cannot score. Plus, Jose Caballero gets robbed by an umpire, and Reggie Jackson's mysterious social media activity sparks an unforgettable investigation.

The Yankees lost Cody Bellinger and now trade deadline desperation is even higher. Plus the Mets asked a fan to move for a Hollywood story.

Aaron Judge's brief “I got nothing for you” injury update leaves Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber wondering whether the Yankees truly have no timetable or are hiding bad news before the trade deadline. With Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger unavailable, the pressure on Brian Cashman to transform the offense has reached a breaking point. Evan and Tiki argue that the mediocre American League should push the Yankees to be more aggressive, not less. They compare the situation to the 2015 Mets, debate whether one blockbuster bat or several smaller upgrades could change everything and predict Cashman will make multiple major league trades.