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Evan Roberts, and Shaun Morash discuss George Lombard Jr.'s defensive struggles and what it could mean for the postseason. Plus: -Why won't Aaron Boone give Lombard a day off? -Chris McMonigle gives his thoughts on Lombard -Craig Carton says Yankees should have pushed Gerrit Cole back for Red Sox
Evan Roberts, and Shaun Morash discuss George Lombard Jr.'s defensive struggles and what it could mean for the postseason. Plus: -Why won't Aaron Boone give Lombard a day off? -Chris McMonigle gives his thoughts on Lombard -Craig Carton says Yankees should have pushed Gerrit Cole back for Red Sox
Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees splitting the Saturday doubleheader with Boston. Mike discusses Fried's outing, Lombard's struggles, an issue he has with Gerrit Cole and more. Plus, what he expects from Giants cut down day. 00:00 Yankees vs. Red Sox 03:00 Yankees' Offensive Struggles 10:00 Yankees' Roster and Injuries 14:00 Pitching Analysis 20:00 Baseball Scheduling Mistake 30:00 NFL Preseason Observations
The hour opens with a wild fight between an Uber Eats driver and Barstool security, debating whether an employee should have filmed the altercation or gotten help. C-Lo delivers his final update covering Gerrit Cole and the Yankees' loss to the Astros, George Lombard Jr.'s sixth straight game with an error, Rex Ryan visiting Jets camp, and Dan Campbell's message to high school players. Finally, the Moment of the Day highlights Jerry and Al's poor SAT scores before Jerry heads off to the Salt Shack for Jerry's Beach Bash.
Brian Burns is buying into the new-look Giants, calling the combination of talent and John Harbaugh a “dream come true” and insisting the team feels ready to finally start fast. Burns opens up about Harbaugh's demanding camp, Deonte Banks' turnaround, the new defense and why Giants fans should feel confident. Isaiah Likely also joins the show to explain why he chose New York, what stands out about Jaxson Dart and how Harbaugh's culture is already taking hold. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts as they debate what Odell Beckham Jr. can realistically provide in his Giants reunion and whether nostalgia is inflating expectations. Plus, Aaron Judge's possible September 8 return gains steam, and the Yankees' decision to keep Gerrit Cole out of the upcoming Red Sox series draws scrutiny.
Join PJ (@prspctvibecheck), Raj (@rajmehta.ca on BSky) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the legal issues Dodgers' owner Mark Walter is going through, what the Astros might do with their vacant GM position and what the DBacks (and dynasty managers) can do in the final 5 weeks of the season and beyond. The guys also highlight players from each position based on their performance since the All Star Break.Players Discussed: Liam Hicks, Pete Alonso, Willson Contreras, Ty France, Luke Keaschall, Bryson Stott, Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, Luis Rengifo, CJ Abrams, Fernando Tatis Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong, Griffin Conine, Gerrit Cole, Cam Schlittler, Jesus Luzardo, Noah Cameron, Trevor Rogers, Brandon Pfaadt, Brent Headrick, Grant Taylor, Samy Natera Jr., Didier Fuentes
The Yankees bullpen is becoming a real strength, and Evan Roberts finally admits he wasn't the first to come up with the “Head to Bed” nickname. Even without their top late-inning arms available, the Yankees still finished off Baltimore behind strong work from Gerrit Cole and Ryan Yarbrough. Then things take a sharp turn on National Men's Grooming Day. Jaxson Dart's training camp mustache leads Evan and Tiki Barber into a full ranking of the coolest facial hair styles, from goatees and mutton chops to the Fitzpatrick beard and handlebar mustache.
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.
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.
The Yankees swept the Orioles, Gerrit Cole had another good start and Jerry says this is the formula for the Yankees winning the World Series.
Jerry and C-Lo step in for Boomer & Gio on a Feel Good Summer Friday. After the Yankees swept the Orioles behind a strong Gerrit Cole start, Jerry outlines the team's World Series formula as the offense wakes up and Aaron Judge works his way back. Both hosts agree only the Rays can stop New York in the AL. Peter Schwartz arrives for his first update, fielding a question about his Jets coverage days before delivering sounds from the Yankees' victory. Tensions heat up at a joint Giants-Dolphins practice until Jaxson Dart steps in, the Islanders unveil their third jersey winner (leaving both Peter's design and Boomer's fish stick dream out in the cold), Jerry tests C-Lo on an AL dark horse threat, and Jacob deGrom hits a major milestone.
Gerrit Cole was fantastic again for the Yankees, passing Roger Clemens to move into 12th on the club's all-time K list. Not to be outdone, the Rangers' Jacob deGrom became second-fastest pitcher in history to reach 2,000 strikeouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Orioles have been swept by the Yankees and last night's 6-1 loss was maybe the worst of the three. The offense had no answers for Gerrit Cole and that New York pitching staff.
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Thursday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open the Thursday, August 20, 2026 edition of Cash That Ticket on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed by looking back at a one and one showing from the previous best bets episode, then work through a full night of MLB action before closing out their season long NFL win total series with the Los Angeles Rams. The headline matchup is Yankees at Orioles in Baltimore, where Gerrit Cole opposes Kyle Bradish with Baltimore sitting as a home underdog near plus 111 and the total at seven and a half. Dave, at 2:36, explains why he nearly stuck with the Orioles again after their bullpen coughed up a competitive game the night before, praising Bradish for three straight starts with two or fewer earned runs allowed. Munaf, at 4:39, backs the pitching duel theory with hard numbers, noting Cole has gone to the under in all eight of his road starts this season and that the Yankees are 5-2 to the under in the first five innings on the road, leading both hosts to the first five under at four and a half. The conversation then shifts to Nationals at Rangers in Arlington, Andrew Alvarez against Jacob deGrom, where Dave, at 6:08, points out how rarely Washington has faced deGrom this year despite his strong overall track record, while Munaf, at 8:28, lays out deGrom's split of a 2.93 road ERA against a bloated 5.01 mark at home. With Washington's bullpen a season long weakness, both hosts land on the first five under, which Dave later calls his best bet of the day. The night's finale is Angels at Astros in Houston, Grayson Rodriguez against Peter Lambert, with Houston a heavy home favorite and the total at eight and a half. Dave, at 10:11, walks through Lambert's turnaround from early season struggles to five straight starts allowing exactly two earned runs, while Munaf, at 12:27, adds that Rodriguez has been especially rough pitching in Anaheim, pushing both hosts toward the Astros run line in the first five innings. Dave also runs through several early getaway day games at 14:30, leaning toward the Royals over the Athletics, staying cautious on Guardians at Giants despite liking Cleveland starter Gavin Williams, and singling out Mariners at Brewers as his favorite look behind Brewers starter Robert Gasser. Munaf, at 16:20, flags a surprising trend for Mariners starter George Kirby, who has struggled on the road all season even as Seattle keeps winning those first five innings anyway. The back half of the show turns to the Los Angeles Rams, who open the 2026 season with an 11.5 win total after finishing 12-5 a year ago. The Rams enter this season after acquiring reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns and adding cornerback Trent McDuffie, with persistent rumors surrounding a possible Aaron Donald return. Dave, at 18:45 and 19:29, breaks down a demanding schedule that opens with a trip to Australia against the 49ers, continues with a Monday night home opener against the Giants, and includes road trips to Denver and Philadelphia before Buffalo visits, ultimately landing on the over given the talent around Matthew Stafford. Munaf, at 21:17, goes a step further, projecting 13 wins and a division title behind the continued production of Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, and Kyren Williams on offense, paired with a defense that could feature both Myles Garrett and a returning Aaron Donald. The show wraps with the day's best bets, Dave riding the Nationals-Rangers first five under four and a half while Munaf backs the Yankees-Orioles first five under, both hosts tying the picks back to bullpen concerns and starting pitching form across the card. Before signing off, the two point listeners toward a busy day of action that includes golf playoff coverage, a full baseball schedule, and NFL preseason football in the evening, with the next episode of Cash That Ticket set for Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gene breaks down the Bills' joint practice with the Browns in Cleveland. Betting analyst PJ Glasser shares his tips for wagering on MLB playoff futures and college football, with a surprise pick mixed in. Plus, should quarterbacks engage in PDA on the practice field?
Betting analyst PJ Glasser joins Gene to discuss who he likes in MLB's pennant races. Plus, PJ has high hopes for Penn State football.
Gene breaks down the Bills' joint practice with the Browns in Cleveland. Plus, betting analyst PJ Glasser gives his thoughts on MLB's playoff races and college football, including a bold take on Penn State.
Pete Alonso becomes the centerpiece of a bigger debate over whether teams are too afraid of the ugly final years of long-term contracts. Evan and Tiki argue that if a star delivers several elite seasons, the deal can still be worth it even if the back end turns bad, with Gerrit Cole serving as a prime Yankees example. The conversation also examines David Stearns' risk-averse approach with the Mets and whether avoiding long commitments can cost a team championship-caliber talent. Then the focus shifts to the Jets, where Geno Smith's return inspires a grim prediction about another losing season, an eventual quarterback change and New York once again searching for its long-term answer.
Max Fried is headed back to the injured list with a recurrence of the left elbow bone bruise that already cost him more than two months, putting even more pressure on a Yankees roster that can't afford another major loss. Evan and Tiki debate which Yankees are now the most indispensable, with Ben Rice, David Bednar, Gerrit Cole and George Lombard Jr. all entering the conversation. Lombard's immediate defensive impact and the energy he has brought to the Yankees make a strong case for the top spot, while Bednar's dominance at the back end of the bullpen could make him even more important in close games. The hour also touches on the Jets' need to finally produce a top-half offense and Jose Iglesias returning to Citi Field to throw out the first pitch.
Gene liked what he saw from the Bills in their preseason opener. Plus, he gives his first impressions of the new Highmark Stadium and Spectrum's Andy Young joins the show to discuss Buffalo's tough roster decisions.
Gene is excited about what he saw from the Bills in their first preseason game. Plus, he experienced the new Highmark Stadium for the first time and the AL wild card race is less than appealing.
Gene is not pleased with the quality of teams fighting for the final playoff spot in the American League, and some injured Yankees are working their way back.
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Monday morning recapping the Blue Jays' series victory over the New York Yankees. The guys dive into Toronto's performance against elite starters Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler, the Yankees' defensive struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s concussion and what his return from the IL could mean, and the Jays' strong pitching efforts over the weekend. They also look ahead to this week's upcoming series against the Rays, discuss the team's renewed positive vibes and Max Scherzer's unique fantasy football draft-order selection, and assess whether the momentum can carry Toronto into the playoffs. Finally, they discuss the American League Cy Young race, Dylan Cease's performance, and the Jays' chances of securing the final Wild Card spot. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman (2:55) joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss the confidence John Schneider and the coaching staff have in putting Brett Bateman leading off the order, how Shane Bieber can learn from his start against the Phillies now against the visiting New York Yankees, the clubhouse's mood against a division rival, the Jays' struggles with using the ABS, Jesús Sánchez's future playing everyday, Paul Sewald's deployment, and if Gerrit Cole has a upper hand in facing Toronto for the first time since 2024. Then, Yankees radio colour commentator Suzyn Waldman stops by (27:00) to chat about what has changed for Cole since Tommy John surgery, if George Lombard Jr. has solidified his spot as New York's shortstop of the future, how Ben Rice has adjusted his hitting without Aaron Judge around him, when Yankees fans can expect Judge will return, and if Aaron Boone has navigated his way in securing AL Manager of the Year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' crucial upcoming stretch, starting with a weekend set against the New York Yankees. They discuss the Jays standing in the Wild Card race, the team's 7-0 series-closing loss against the Red Sox, what Paul Sewald brings to the bullpen, and more. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show (27:40) to discuss the team's keys to success against Gerrit Cole, a different feel in the clubhouse, the plan for Sewald, whether he'd consider moving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. down the order, Brett Bateman's early success, and what Kazuma Okamoto has learned through his rookie season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode of The FAN Morning Show with a look ahead to this weekend's series between the Blue Jays and Yankees. The guys preview the elite starting pitching taking the mound in Toronto including Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler, while expressing their disappointment that we won't see a Cy Young duel with Dylan Cease not scheduled to pitch. Ben and Brent also chat about Major League Baseball's proposed salary cap and floor, before weighing in on last night's Field of Dreams game between the Twins and Phillies. Later, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (22:05) stops by to share his takeaways from the Jays' four-game battle with Boston and help set the stage for tonight's clash with the Bronx Bombers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays by Tony T. Gerrit Cole enters with a 3.35 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 14 appearances and 14 starts. Shane Bieber carries a 5.48 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 9 appearances and 9 starts. Gerrit Cole owns the higher strikeout rate at 26.4%. Gerrit Cole has the lower walk rate at 5.2%.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a quick hook for Keith Foulke in the WPBL and Stat Blast about the historic outcome of a series between two streaking teams before analyzing an update on Giancarlo Stanton’s status, the effect of era on Jacob Wilson’s errorless streak, the significance of baseball’s resurgence in Hollywood (as evidenced by a Netflix Yankees series, three upcoming baseball movies, and a baseball tangent on Ted Lasso), Mike Krukow and the best team scenario for a beloved broadcaster’s farewell tour, Max Scherzer’s small-sample resurgence, and the latest on Hunter Greene, Paul Skenes, and Gerrit Cole. Audio intro: Justin Peters, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Dak quote Link to Dak Wookieepedia page Link to Hobbie’s Hoth fate Link to Boston Hunters announcement Link to Hunters tweet Link to WPBL standings Link to Weeks hiring story Link to story about A’s streak snapping Link to story about Sox streak-snapping Link to Stat Blast streaks data 1 Link to Stat Blast streaks data 2 Link to harmonic mean wiki Link to so over/so back meme Link to FG preseason predictions Link to Boone/Stanton quote 1 Link to Boone/Stanton quote 2 Link to Casas swinging exchange Link to Casas swinging article Link to Casas surgery Link to Stanton chips quote Link to Stanton/Panterra video Link to Stanton/Panterra post Link to Stanton ESPN photo shoot Link to Wilson story 1 Link to Wilson story 2 Link to errorless leaderboard Link to 2025 Wilson fielding game log Link to 2026 Wilson fielding game log Link to 2002 Bordick fielding game log Link to Korach tweet Link to annual fielding averages Link to leaguewide batted-ball stats Link to leaguewide K rate stats Link to 2002 team batted-ball stats Link to 2026 team batted-ball stats Link to Sam on errors Link to Stat Blast on errors Link to dill-flavored Liquid I.V. Link to Netflix Yankees series Link to Gehrig movie news Link to Glen Powell’s IMDb Link to Cooper story 1 Link to Cooper story 2 Link to The Catch movie info Link to Hanks movie news Link to Stone as Padres fan Link to Stone as Mets fan Link to EW baseball movies episode Link to Lasso NLBM story Link to Lasso NLBM scene Link to recent Kendrick EW appearance Link to B-Ref career pitching WAR Link to FG career pitching WAR Link to Eephus on Prime Video Link to Eephus EW interview Link to Josef Suk wiki Link to Olympics art awards Link to Suk’s Scherzo Fantastique Link to fantastic scherzo explainer Link to more fantastic scherzo info Link to Johnson strikeouts discrepancy Link to Scherzer vs. Johnson story Link to Jay on Scherzer and Cole Link to Ryan SABR bio Link to MLBTR on Greene’s surgery Link to White Sox Kwan call Link to previous Skenes discussion Link to Skenes leaderboard Link to Cole leaderboard Link to BaseRuns standings Link to George injury update Link to Lasko injury update Link to Trout birthday fun fact Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
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.
George Lombard Jr. has given the Yankees something their lifeless offense desperately needed: energy, confidence and a potential new table setter. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber, and Shaun argues the rookie should immediately move to the top of the lineup while Tiki warns that the Yankees remain a .500 team without Aaron Judge. They debate whether dominant outings from Gerrit Cole, Max Fried and Cam Schlittler can carry a lineup that still cannot consistently score, plus the possibility of a brutal Wild Card matchup with the Red Sox and whether Jazz Chisholm has played himself out of guaranteed everyday at-bats. The Giants also get a major NFC East opening after Laremy Tunsil's injury weakens Washington's offensive line. Tiki believes the Giants now have an edge over the Commanders, while Shaun says those division games have become must-wins for a team trying to stay relevant deep into the season.
Tampa Bay Rays starter Griffin Jax has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort. Corey Pieper breaks down a major wave of injury updates, high-profile returnees, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The health wire continues to shift active rosters across Major League Baseball as Griffin Jax hits the injured list with right elbow discomfort, Endy Rodriguez manages a hip injury, Hunter Greene remains sidelined, and Cooper Pratt lands on the injured list. Meanwhile, Joey Ortiz is dealing with upper back and neck tightness, Andrew Vaughn is seeing reps at third base, and Kaelen Culpepper continues to make waves, while Clay Holmes, Jose Ramirez, Mike Soroka, and Blake Snell are all returning to active duty. Daily performance slates feature dominant efforts in the studs column from Payton Tolle, Jac Caglianone, Eugenio Suarez, Gerrit Cole, George Lombard Jr., Gage Jump, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bubba Chandler, Brice Turang, Jackson Holliday, Jacob deGrom, Jake McCarthy, Brandon Pfaadt, Josh Naylor, Jackson Chourio, Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, Griffin Conine, Bo Bichette, Jesus Luzardo, Cam Schlittler, Eduardo Rodriguez, Fernando Tatis Jr., and a marquee pitching duel where Jackson Jobe matched up with Landen Roupp. On the other hand, Chase Burns, Walbert Urena, Zach Neto, Gavin Williams, Esmerlyn Valdez, and Jared Jones all landed in the duds section. Our weekly Waiver Wire segment delivers essential free-agent recommendations to fortify your active roster and secure late-season category leads. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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.
Chris McMonigle reacts to all the latest trade deadline drama, including the Yankees parting with four prospects for Nationals slugger Luis Garcia Jr. C-Mac gives his thoughts on the move and where Garcia will fit when/if the Yanks are fully healthy. Plus, reactions to the Camilo Doval trade, Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and what it means for baseball moving forward, and breaking down the Yankees taking a series from the Cubs in Chicago despite the offense continuing to struggle.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS6:20 - Reacting to the Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr., who boasts the highest slugging percentage in the National League. Is he a perfect positional fit? No, but the offense desperately needed his bat.19:50 - Breaking down Bob Nightengale's report that the Padres rejected a deal sending Will Warren to San Diego for rental reliever Adrian Morejon.28:10 - An honest, frustrating look at Jazz Chisholm's terrible at-bats, his constant swinging and missing at breaking balls in the dirt, and why his struggles are a huge problem for the team right now.33:30 - McMonigle goes off on the Brewers, Rays, and the rest of the league for letting the Dodgers swoop in and trade for Tarik Skubal without putting up a real fight.46:00 - Calling out the Toronto Blue Jays as absolute "frauds" for selling off ace Kevin Gausman to the Cubs after claiming they had built a championship-caliber roster.49:25 - Exploring the Yankees' dire need for a catcher, looking at the numbers for potential targets like Tyler Stephenson and Adley Rutschman.54:25 - A breakdown of the excellent starting pitching against Chicago, featuring Will Warren, Max Fried, and Gerrit Cole. Plus, why Spencer Jones needs to play every day and why Jasson Dominguez is struggling in the outfield.
C-Lo's first update of the day includes the Yankees beating the Cubs and Gerrit Cole talking about the wind affecting pitching. Aaron Boone was asked about Garcia Jr and said, ‘he rakes'. We talked about the ‘86 Mets who were in town and which guys looked good and which guys didn't. We heard from Tarik Skubal about leaving Detroit.
WFAN's hallway construction brings loud on-air drilling and a chaotic weekend pipe break that flooded the station with brown water, followed by a chat about a naked man surviving a jump off the Brooklyn Bridge. C-Lo returns for an update right after Gio recalls Joe B waking him up in tighty whities, leading into Dave Sims calling the Yankees' win over the Cubs, Gerrit Cole forgetting he ever faced Luis Garcia Jr., and a fan offering to drive Geno Smith. To close out the hour, Gio brings up rare tick-borne diseases on Long Island before the guys tackle women's love for wearing spandex.
With Boomer out today, Gio & Jerry kick off the show breaking down the Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr., followed by Gio poking fun at the Mets shipping Peralta to a contending Rays team. They dive right into Tarik Skubal's cheap trade to the Dodgers and the wild conspiracy that owners engineered it to help trigger a lockout. C-Lo takes over for updates with the Yankees beating the Cubs, Gerrit Cole blaming the wind, and Aaron Boone declaring Garcia Jr. "rakes." To wrap up the hour, the guys rank how the visiting '86 Mets are looking, hear from Skubal on leaving Detroit, and react to Boomer texting the group that he was in a "four day viral coma."
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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a massive deadline blockbuster. Corey Pieper breaks down a frantic deadline news cycle, high-stakes injury updates, the weekly Waiver Wire segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The transaction wire is completely exploding with blockbuster trade moves and major health updates across the league. On the injury front, Shane McClanahan hits the injured list with a back issue, Luke Raley lands on the shelf with a left forearm strain, Ryan O'Hearn will miss six to eight weeks with a left quad strain, and Will Smith requires three to four weeks to ramp up. Conversely, Corey Seager is back from the injured list, top prospect Quinn Mathews made his MLB debut, and Tatsuya Imai has been moved to the bullpen. In an unprecedented wave of trades, Tarik Skubal heads to the Dodgers, Luis Castillo joins the White Sox, Freddy Peralta moves to the Rays, Luis Garcia Jr. lands with the Yankees, Jameson Taillon and Jose Soriano head to the Blue Jays, Kevin Gausman goes to the Cubs, Luis Arraez joins the Phillies, Lane Thomas moves to the Braves, Dean Kremer is traded to Minnesota, and Camilo Doval goes to the Pirates. Daily performance slates feature strong outings in the studs column from Will Warren dueling Shota Imanaga, Jake Mangum launching a home run and swiping a bag, Sal Stewart, Dylan Cease, Andrew Painter, Drew Rasmussen facing Noah Schultz, Josh Naylor swiping bases, Kevin Gausman, Kevin McGonigle, Hunter Goodman, Max Clark homering, Cristopher Sanchez, Martin Perez, Spencer Jones, Bryce Eldridge batting leadoff, Yoshinobu Yamamoto facing Tolle, Ceddanne Rafaela, Teoscar Hernandez, Framber Valdez, Geraldo Perdomo, Keider Montero, George Kirby, Kyle Freeland, Matthew Liberatore, Matt Olson, Max Scherzer, Gavin Williams, Chase Burns, Tyler Stephenson, Anthony Kay facing Griffin Jax, Gerrit Cole battling Colin Rea, and Walbert Urena matching up with Jacob Misiorowski. On the other hand, notable names fell into the duds section, with Nick Martinez, Foster Griffin, Paul Skenes, Hunter Greene, Jonathan Aranda, Nathan Eovaldi, Jacob deGrom, Kyle Schwarber, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Esmerlyn Valdez, Gage Jump, Landen Roupp, Emmet Sheehan, and Jarren Duran all taking heavy hits. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gregg Giannotti has had enough of the Aaron Boone criticism when it is never followed by any kind of praise. He says Boone's critics who also rip the Yankees' use of analytics need to be consistent in their arguments. Plus, Evan Roberts says vintage Gerrit Cole has returned, and the rest of the American League should be scared. Chris McMonigle calls for Brian Cashman to stack the deck with pitching if there isn't a significant bat available at the trade deadline, and Boomer and Gio wonder why Boone doesn't have better odds to win Manager of the Year.
Gregg Giannotti has had enough of the Aaron Boone criticism when it is never followed by any kind of praise. He says Boone's critics who also rip the Yankees' use of analytics need to be consistent in their arguments. Plus, Evan Roberts says vintage Gerrit Cole has returned, and the rest of the American League should be scared. Chris McMonigle calls for Brian Cashman to stack the deck with pitching if there isn't a significant bat available at the trade deadline, and Boomer and Gio wonder why Boone doesn't have better odds to win Manager of the Year.
Cam Schlittler's emergence has created a high-stakes Yankees playoff debate: Has he done enough to take the Game 1 start from Gerrit Cole? Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash weigh Schlittler's current dominance against Cole's postseason experience and explain why Aaron Boone's decision will face intense scrutiny.
Cam Schlittler may already be the Yankees' ace, but should he take the ball over Gerrit Cole in Game 1 of a playoff series? Evan Roberts argues Schlittler has earned the biggest assignment right now, while Shaun Morash leans on Cole's experience and proposes saving the young star for potential elimination games. Tiki Barber explains why Cole can mentor Schlittler while still desperately wanting to remain the man. The debate expands into Aaron Boone's looming decision, Max Fried's place in the rotation and the backlash the Yankees could face if they choose wrong. Evan, Tiki and Shaun also test their NFL offseason knowledge in “New Team, Who Dis,” examine Breece Hall's contract compared with the exploding running back market.
Evan Roberts refuses to believe Mason Miller is truly available, setting off a battle with Shaun Morash over the Yankees' biggest potential trade deadline prize. Evan accepts a double loss if Miller is traded to New York, while Tiki Barber weighs in on a bullpen that has already become one of baseball's best. Gerrit Cole's dominant return, Jazz Chisholm's game-changing defense and a vulnerable American League leave the Yankees looking increasingly dangerous. The conversation turns to the Jets using artificial intelligence, whether AI can ever be trusted with football decisions and why organizational history makes that especially terrifying. Evan, Tiki and Shaun also debate whether the Mets are cursed, Juan Soto returning for meaningless September games, the threat of no baseball in 2027 and a daylight-saving argument that becomes one of the most heated fights of the hour.
Geno Smith addresses the media after an up and down off season, can the Jets lean on him to surprise the NFL world? Plus the Yankees get a dominant Gerrit Cole.
Gerrit Cole looks like himself again, and Evan Roberts believes that could make the Yankees' rotation dominant when October arrives. Jazz Chisholm's defense, a surprisingly strong bullpen and an unimpressive American League field only add to the growing optimism, but the trade deadline sparks the biggest fight.
Jerry returns with Geno Smith talking about Jets training camp and his eventful offseason. Jerry Jones was asked about Maxx Crosby. Jim Harbaugh said God first, family next, yourself after that and then maybe the team. We heard the sounds of the Yankees beating the White Sox as Max Schuemann had a 2-run double. Gerrit Cole threw six shutout innings. Draymond Green talked about LeBron and the Sixers and what his role will be.
Gio gets anxiety over Al Cintron's overnight dead air on WFAN before we revisit Rami taking more time off just two months into the job. Jerry returns with updates on Geno Smith at Jets camp, Jerry Jones on Maxx Crosby, and Jim Harbaugh's life priorities. We then hear sound from the Yankees beating the White Sox behind Max Schuemann's two-run double and Gerrit Cole's six shutout innings, alongside Draymond Green's take on LeBron and the Sixers. Finally, Kyle Shanahan admits fault for his car crash, video from Tony Romo's OWI leaves Gio stunned by his living grandparents, and we ask whether Aaron Rodgers' wife actually exists.
A sick Boomer powers through to discuss summer illnesses, Geno Smith, Darren Mougey, Giants optimism, Aaron Rodgers' 2026 retirement plan, a Yankees win, and Rami's concert trip. Gio then reacts to overnight WFAN dead air, Rami taking more time off, Jim Harbaugh's priorities, Gerrit Cole's shutout, Kyle Shanahan's crash, Tony Romo's OWI video, and Rodgers' mystery wife. Next, Boomer prepares for a Chicago signing trip with Phil Simms before we touch on Caleb Williams, Justin Herbert's playoff pressure, and Matthew Schaefer's record contract. Finally, we break down Draymond Green's Warriors deal and his shock over Jalen Brunson's discount, dining with vegans, Ray Martel's budget soda switch, and the Gotham sports app moving to DAZN.
Gerrit Cole just racked up a ton of whiffs (2:55). ... Max Fried made his return and looked great (8:00). ... Time to drop Gage Jump (9:55)? ... News (19:38): Bobby Witt went on the IL with that back injury. ... Let's rank a bunch of SP (28:07). ... Should these hitters be more rostered (37:00)? ... Beat the waiver wire for these two-start SP (50:45). ... Let's show some love to Casey Schmitt and Brooks Lee (1:00:50). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:45).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters