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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about baseball’s new reigning fun fact (courtesy of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Randy Arozarena), Kade Anderson’s debut and Dan Wilson’s slow hook, a Cal Raleigh rally, and the firing of Astros GM Dana Brown, then Stat Blast (41:51) about a Phillies comeback, a strange Yankees streak, an unusual double play, getting hit by both pitched and batted balls, and consecutive same names in lineups, before finishing by discussing (58:37) follow-ups and errata pertaining to the previous week’s podcasts and (1:18:02) a sign-stealing/unwritten-rules controversy courtesy of the Cubs and Diamondbacks. Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Audio outro: Moon Hound, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to PCA/Randy fun fact 1 Link to PCA/Randy fun fact 2 Link to FG post on Anderson Link to Sheehan on Wilson/Anderson Link to Cal homers video Link to Cal homers article 1 Link to Cal homers article 2 Link to Cal slump analysis Link to MLBTR on Brown 1 Link to MLBTR on Brown 2 Link to Nightengale on Brown Link to Clemens on Brown Link to Wells gear 1 Link to Wells gear 2 Link to Schwarber homer video Link to FG Phillies post Link to Twins comeback article Link to comebacks Stat Blast results Link to Yankees scoring data Link to Stanton injury update Link to Judge injury update Link to double-play data Link to triple-Brown name game Link to Gasper clip Link to HBP/batted ball instances Link to listener emails database Link to sign-stealing article 1 Link to sign-stealing article 2 Link to Sam on unwritten rules Link to sign-stealing EW episode Link to Ben on coaching/front offices Link to Miz/Sale article 1 Link to Miz/Sale article 2 Link to Miz/Sale box score Link to Randy Johnson EW interview Link to other case of Miz-taken identity Link to Kelly/Mikolas article Link to Mikolas article 1 Link to Mikolas article 2 Link to puck-tracking tech 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
Watch the interview on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/eyS-eokvP-UEveryone laughed when Jesse and Emily Cole said they were going to save baseball by turning it into a circus. The traditionalists said it was a mockery. The investors said it wouldn't scale. Babe Ruth woulda blushed.But today, while the Red Sox and Yankees yawn in the dugout, the Savannah Bananas are selling out those very same stadiums… while on stilts.In this episode, we sit down with the husband-and-wife co-founders to uncover how they turned a struggling startup - with so much debt they had to sell their house - into a viral phenomenon with a waitlist of over 1 million people.We dive deep into their "Fans First" business model, why they refuse to take VCmoney, and how "burning the boring" let them create a new sport and disrupt a 100-year-old industry.They even got engaged in the middle of a (rainy) baseball game.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The "Anti-Business" Model: Why they refuse to take investors, sell advertising, charge for hot dogs, or collect sales taxes.Burn The Boring: How they audited every second of a baseball game to eliminate friction (goodbye, bunts and walks).The "Do The Opposite" Strategy: How a philosophy inspired by P.T. Barnum & Walt Disney helped them win in the attention economy.Metrics vs. Magic: Why Jesse and Emily ignore traditional ROI data to focus on "Return on Fan".(And why you should check the weather before proposing)TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: The "Cirque du Soleil" of Baseball2:05 - The Meet Cute: How Jesse & Emily Met5:20 - Why They Refused VC Money (Owning 100% Equity)6:48 - The Walt Disney Lesson on Control8:45 - Leaving $50 Million on the Table12:55 - Burning the Boring: Inventing Banana Ball19:00 - Failures: The "Human Pinata" Disaster24:00 - The Strategy: "Whatever is Normal, Do The Opposite"31:00 - Making Decisions on Intuition vs. Spreadsheets42:00 - The Story That Defines "Fans First"51:40 - Rapid Fire QuestionsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will the Yankees pitching continue to carry them? NBC Sports Chris Simms says he would be shocked if the Giants weren't in the playoff picture in December. Paul Finebaum says it is tough for the SEC to regulate LSU because they are a rogue institution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is it a terrible idea for Yankees fans to want Stanton released? How many games will the Jets and Giants win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the early 1970s, two pitchers for the Yankees agreed to the wildest trade in sports history: They switched wives. And children. And furniture. And pets. David Mandel laments his big-screen adaptation that never was... even though the ultimate passion project could have starred Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.(This episode originally aired April 30, 2024.)• Subscribe to PTFO on YouTube for breaking news, greatest hits and live premieres with Pablo• Subscribe to Pablo's Substack for exclusive access, documents and invites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toronto is taking shots at the Yankees again, with Blue Jays radio hosts calling them a “dumb” baseball team and essentially guaranteeing they would beat New York in the playoffs. Evan pushes back hard, arguing this Yankees team is far different from last year's version, while the conversation turns to which AL East opponents actually present the biggest postseason danger. The hour also dives into Jets and Giants optimism, whether Jets fans are jealous of the excitement surrounding the Giants, and what Aaron Glenn needs to show to keep his job. Plus, Shaun Morash takes on the debut of the Aaron Boone nickname game, fantasy football's most annoying league members get ranked, and the crew debates why drafts should be held as close to Week 1 as possible.
Toronto is talking trash about the Yankees again, with Blue Jays radio hosts calling New York a “dumb” baseball team and guaranteeing they would beat the Yankees in the playoffs. Evan pushes back on the shot, arguing Toronto is judging this Yankees team through last year's failures while ignoring how much has changed. The debate turns to which AL East teams should actually scare the Yankees most in October and why Toronto still feels like a house of horrors. The conversation then shifts to the Jets and Giants, as Shaun Morash argues some Jets fans are jealous of the excitement surrounding the Giants. Evan explains why there is still a path to Jets optimism, even after Aaron Glenn's disastrous first season.
Aaron Boone's endless Yankees nicknames finally become a game, and Shaun Morash gets put to the test on everything from “Bus” and “Izzy” to “Squid.” The results are rough, the nicknames get increasingly ridiculous, and even Boone's own family nickname enters the mix. The conversation then shifts to fantasy football, including the worst people to have in a league and why drafts should happen as close to Week 1 as possible. The hour closes with the Jets and Aaron Glenn, as the crew debates what Glenn must show to keep his job and why New York could suddenly become an appealing destination for a new head coach if things go badly again.
The Yankees-Astros rivalry just does not feel the same anymore. Houston once represented the team standing between the Yankees and the World Series, but that hatred has faded as the Astros' core has changed. Jose Altuve remains the exception, with Yankee Stadium still ready to unload on him even as the larger rivalry loses its edge.
Evan and Shaun debate if the Jets can win 8-games this season, Malik Nabers vs. Garrett Wilson, Shaun guesses the Aaron Boone nickname, no-one cares about the Yankees-Astros rivalry anymore, and much more.
This week we talk about borders, trade wars, and belligerence.We also discuss Trump's tariffs, inflation, and nationalism.Recommended Book: Vulture Capitalism by Grace BlakeleyTranscriptThe US and Canada share the longest international border in the world, totaling more than 5,500 miles, or nearly 8,900 km. The specific details of this border have changed over the decades, but the current delineation was largely in place following the San Juan Islands water arbitration of 1872, which brought a 12-year joint military standoff between the US and Great Britain, known as the Pig War, to an end, and fed into a 1908 legal framework that relied on modern mapping of the entire frontier, which led to the precise cartography of the current international border between the US and Canada.Since then, after some issues with gold rush-era land rights were figured out in Alaska, and some treaties were signed regarding the disarmament of the Great Lakes, things have been pretty calm along this massive border. Trade hasn't always been the most efficient and free—the early 20th century in particular was pretty fraught in this regard, as Anti-Americanism raged through Canada. That led to a dismissal of a proposed lowering of trade barriers by the Canadian Liberal government in 1911, anti-American sentiment flogged by the Conservatives, who rode their slogan, “No truck or trade with the Yankees,” to a Canadian nationalism-powered victory.After the US entered WWI and the Allies tallied a victory, though, the US and Canada exchanged their first ambassadors, Warren Harding became the first US President to make an official visit the confederated Canada, visiting Vancouver in 1923, and things between these two countries were looking pretty good until 1930, when the US passed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, which was a protectionist trade act that, among other things, raised tariffs on incoming Canadian goods in order to protect competing American business interests; making the local offerings artificially more competitive than the stuff coming in from Canada, basically.The Canadian government hit back with their own higher tariffs and shifted more of their trade to other Commonwealth nations, which led to a decrease in trade between the US and Canada of about 75%; and this was happening during the Great Depression, which is why that Act was enacted, the US government was hoping to bolster their own economy, but instead of helping, it furthered those economic difficulties, because of that drop in trade and international custom—Smoot-Hawley is generally considered to have been an incredibly bad economic move, and US President Hoover signed it against the advice of senior economists, because it seemed politically expedient, US businesses were clamoring for advantages because they thought it would help them, but instead it worsened the Great Depression, and this Act is now taught as a cautionary example of why protectionist trade policies, while appealing in a nationalist sense, tend to be pretty bad, almost always, economically.US-Canadian relations improved a bit in the WWII-era, and into the early decades of the Cold War. By the late-1960s, the US had become Canada's largest export market, and that's why Nixon's 1971 decision to enact a 10% tariff on all imports, including those from Canada, hit the Canadian economy so hard. Overall US-Canadian relations soured during Nixon's time in the White House, in part because the Canadian government pivoted toward Europe, rather than kowtowing to the US' economic demands, and Nixon's belligerence in the face of that pivot didn't help matters.When US President Carter stepped into office, however, things improved for a while, and though there were serious bouts of stagflation in both nations through his time in the White House, American investment in Canada increased, and relations continued to be friendly leading into the 1990s, at which point the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA was signed, in 1994. NAFTA created a common market in North America, between the US, Canada, and Mexico, and that meant the $19 trillion or so in trade between the 470 million people or so living in North America by 2014, would be entirely or almost entirely without barriers, no tariffs or very small, focused tariffs.Though imperfect by many measures, NAFTA is generally considered to have been a major success, at least in terms of raw economic productivity in North America. And in 2020, is was replaced by the USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which is often called NAFTA 2.0, which is in many ways just a modernization of NAFTA that updates many of the earlier provisions and focuses more on digital trade and intellectual property than its precursor.In July of 2026, however, the US government announced that it would not be renewing the USMCA, after Canada asked the US and Mexico to renew it for another 16 years. The pact remains in effect until it expires in 2036, though it can also be renegotiated or replaced before that. The US Trump administration pointed at rising trade deficits between the US and both Mexico and Canada as the rationale for not renewing it, and at loopholes in the agreement that allowed other nations, like China, to send car components to Mexico and then essentially get Chinese vehicles into North American markets, benefitting from the agreement despite not being a signatory of it.What I'd like to talk about today is a new trade scuffle between the US and Canadian governments, and what it might mean for the two nations in the coming years if said scuffle becomes a more persistent trade war.—In July of 2026, US President Trump threatened to invoke a provision of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, that Act from 1930, the Great Depression, which was previously unused, to impose additional tariffs on Canada, despite the continued existence of the USMCA trade agreement.Stepping back a bit, in his second administration, Trump has unilaterally imposed all kinds of tariffs on pretty much everybody, arguing that those tariffs would bring in more money and thus allow him to lower taxes on the wealthy and on businesses while still bringing in enough to reduce the federal deficit. This claim wasn't backed by economists and the deficit has continued to increase at a record rate under his administration, but he's continued to try this approach and make these claims, regardless.The Supreme Court eventually stepped in to limit Trump's ability to impose tariffs in early 2026, saying that the Presidency doesn't have the power to create a bunch of tariffs and impose them on everyone, even when he points at the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as justification. That halting of Trump's tariffs seem to have helped temper inflation in the US a bit, but now Trump is now taking another approach to try to accomplish the same, invoking this 1930, Great Depression-era act to try to give himself broad tariff-applying powers, once more, despite that Supreme Court decision.As I mentioned in the intro, the application of Smoot-Hawley tariffs worsened the Great Depression, as the US applied all these tariffs on foreign goods to try to give its own industries an advantage, and that led to counter-tariffs from most of its targets. Within a few years, the people behind those tariffs were booted from office, and the bad taste it left in the US government's mouth is part of what led to the wave of trade liberalization that happened post-WWII—everyone was done with the heavily tariffed trade environment because it kind of sucked for everyone, so free trade was the name of the game for decades.Now at the time, even though the tariffs had a net-negative impact on the US, they didn't exactly crush the US because international trade only made up about 10% of the US economy back then. Today, about 25-27% of US GDP relies on international trade. So still not a majority by any means, and the global average is about 63%, so the US is more capable of undertaking this sort of trade barrier strategy than many other nations, but that's still a pretty substantial chunk of economic activity in the US that's impacted by such efforts.This declaration by Trump that he would be using this old Tariff act to apply new tariffs on Canadian goods arrived after trade negotiations between the US and Canada fell apart, reportedly mere minutes before a deadline, with both sides claiming to the press that the other side attempted to make a last-minute change that was untenable.After Trump announced that additional 50% tariff on certain goods, the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announce that he would be matching those tariffs, dollar for dollar—a move that's likely to hurt Canada more than the US, though many US industries, including those that are already hurting because of resource shortages that have been amplified by Trump's war with Iran and the consequent shut-down of the Strait of Hormuz, not to mention all the uncertainties that have arisen because of his other tariff threats, those industries and businesses will suffer more than most; the US auto industry, for instance, relies on goods that pass back and forth across the Canadian border several times before eventually ending up in US-made automobiles. The US construction industry is likewise reliant on Canadian lumber products.It seems like Canada has generally tried to work with the US government to come to a mutually beneficial and appealing compromise, but when that happens, the US then pushes for more, then blames Canada for fighting back when the US attempts to punish them for not just giving in. And this is something the Trump administration, and Trump himself, have become fairly notorious for, so it's a decent assumption, even though we don't know all the details here, yet, that this is what happened in this case, too.And as a result, it sounds like the US will apply 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods coming into the US, including things like honey, seeds, and agricultural products, and some types of furniture, clothing, and fabric.About 72% of all Canadian exports went to the US in 2025, and many of those exports, the ones to which this new tariff will be applied, will now be more expensive, because these costs are almost always passed on to the end-consumer, not just eaten by the business, which in some cases wouldn't be able to afford to eat those higher costs and stay in business. This is part of why these sorts of tariffs often increase inflation rates.Both sides of this conflict have publicly committed to not back down, and there's political hay to be made in sticking with that sentiment; the US is not terribly popular in Canada, or in many allied countries, right now, due to the antagonistic stance the Trump administration has taken toward those relations, so the Canadian government might actually benefit from taking a hard line against the US, here. Likewise, Trump's supporters might rally around his bullying of a neighboring nation, especially if the administration can successfully frame this as an effort to reduce the deficit or support US businesses, protecting them from foreign competitors are are unfairly competing.There's still a fair bit of fog of war on all of this, and we'll know a lot more within the next few weeks, both in terms of the details of what happened, and in terms of what's likely to happen next. Right now, though, it would seem that we could be headed for a new trade war between two of the world's most deeply intertwined wealthy economies, and that could lead to a lot of global economic disruptions as some of that trade is rerouted, and as inflation continues to spiral.Show Noteshttps://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-us-trade-war-293908564c7a381ea58a61db6e9a8517https://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-tariffs-trump-857ef76b20a766e370d70176135b678ehttps://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-war-trump-carney-tariffs-4d18583fe52134ca8550652ad9772d2chttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/business/economy-trade-war-us-canada.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2026/02/20/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-illegalhttps://access.heinonline.com/HOL/LandingPagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Free_Trade_Agreementdoi.org/10.1017%2FS0022050700019549https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoot%E2%80%93Hawley_Tariff_Acthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93United_States_trade_relationshttps://www.axios.com/2026/08/22/us-canada-tariffs-trade-trump-carneyhttps://www.npr.org/2026/08/22/nx-s1-5941584/us-canada-tariffshttps://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-tariffs-trump-857ef76b20a766e370d70176135b678ehttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgvyy4x2mvohttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/world/canada/carney-trump-canada-tariffs.html This is a public episode. 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Tony Massarotti breaks down an important historical trend between the Red Sox and Yankees, examining how the 2026 Red Sox stack up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What are fair expectations for the Giants and Jets in terms of wins? Plus, Buster Olney gives the latest on the many injured members of the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When will Aaron Judge be back? Buster Olney joined the show to discuss. Plus, how many games will the Jets win this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Yankees have some pitching questions the next turn through the rotation & an edition of Cuddle, Marry, Trash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jerry starts with John Harbaugh talking about Malik Nabers and saying it's ‘reasonable to assume' that he will be ready in week 1. Jerry had some fake audio quotes from the hooker in the Jed York story. We then heard from Todd Monken on naming Deshaun Watson the starter in Cleveland. Michael Kay was on the Awful Announcing podcast and said he doesn't think he'll be alive in his 80's. Cal Raleigh hit 3 home runs against the Phillies last night.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci believe the Rays are the best team in the AL and could be looking at a World Series run. What are they doing that's making the biggest difference from other teams? After another career milestone for Jacob Degrom, Tom asks if the pitcher should be a Hall of Famer. Speaking of pitching, what pitcher is throwing the ball like we've never seen before? Plus, the Cubs name their all-time team and guess who is on it? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buster Olney recaps all of the fun from the Little League Classic, culminating with the Braves exciting win over the Brewers. Eric Hosmer then joins to go in-depth on the Ketel Marte saga and what's next for him and the Diamondbacks. They also discuss Kade Anderson's impressive debut, the latest in the PCA-Ohtani NL MVP race, the Dodgers pitching rotation and Skubal's first win, the Yankees injury setbacks, and the hottest team in baseball - the Kansas City Royals. We cap it off with Bleacher Tweets: Is Buster's real name, 'Buster?' 0:00 Little League Classic recap, Phillies walkoff 5:10 Hosmer joins, LLWS memories 8:45 The Ketel Marte saga evolves 16:18 Aaron Boone's management of George Lombard Jr 18:35 Kade Anderson's impressive debut vs Cubs 20:17 AL Wild Card drama 21:56 PCA vs Ohtani, NL MVP race 23:34 Dodgers pitching update, Skubal's first win 29:02 Yankees latest injury setback 30:57 Royals are hottest team in baseball 34:11 Bleacher Tweets: Tatis, Buster's real name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Would injuries to Stanton and Weathers affect the Yankees chances of making the World Series? How would you define Giancarlo Stanton's Yankees career so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did Michael Kay want to send down Spencer Jones? Will Spencer Jones be in the Yankees lineup next season? Does the Stanton injury hurt the Yankees chances to make the World Series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buster Olney recaps all of the fun from the Little League Classic, culminating with the Braves exciting win over the Brewers. Eric Hosmer then joins to go in-depth on the Ketel Marte saga and what's next for him and the Diamondbacks. They also discuss Kade Anderson's impressive debut, the latest in the PCA-Ohtani NL MVP race, the Dodgers pitching rotation and Skubal's first win, the Yankees injury setbacks, and the hottest team in baseball - the Kansas City Royals. We cap it off with Bleacher Tweets: Is Buster's real name, 'Buster?' 0:00 Little League Classic recap, Phillies walkoff 5:10 Hosmer joins, LLWS memories 8:45 The Ketel Marte saga evolves 16:18 Aaron Boone's management of George Lombard Jr 18:35 Kade Anderson's impressive debut vs Cubs 20:17 AL Wild Card drama 21:56 PCA vs Ohtani, NL MVP race 23:34 Dodgers pitching update, Skubal's first win 29:02 Yankees latest injury setback 30:57 Royals are hottest team in baseball 34:11 Bleacher Tweets: Tatis, Buster's real name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Ourand, sports correspondent at Puck, talks about skyrocketing sports team valuations, a new private equity investment in the Yankees, and the potential 2027 MLB lockout. Photo: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium on August 9, 2026 in New York, New York. (New York Yankees/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
With summer winding down and our two oldest boys preparing to leave for college, I could feel the familiar pull of time. The family dinners, random conversations and beautiful chaos of having four teenagers under one roof won't last forever. So, with three boys still home, still available and, somewhat remarkably, still willing to take an adventure with Dad, we did something impractical: We cashed in airline miles, called a friend for help with tickets and booked a last-minute trip to New York City to watch our Cardinals play the Yankees. Total time in New York: less than 14 hours. Flights were delayed. Traffic was brutal. The hotel wasn't ready. The weather was stifling. Lines into the stadium were long. The Cardinals won two of three games that series. Naturally, we attended the one they lost. And as if that weren't painful enough, one of my own children walked out of Yankee Stadium wearing a brand-new Yankees jersey over his Cardinals shirt, sporting a fake New York accent and an enormous smile. By almost every measure, the trip was imperfect. And yet, later that night, after gyros in Midtown, ice cream and a long walk back to the hotel, I realized something: It had been perfect. Let me explain.
The Yankees have dragged themselves right back into the AL East race, forcing Evan to admit his earlier declaration that the division was over no longer holds up. With New York just three games behind Tampa Bay, Evan still picks the Rays to win the East, but acknowledges the Yankees have made it a legitimate fight. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts. The conversation also turns to Geno Smith and quarterbacks who revived their careers with new teams, including Vinny Testaverde, Rich Gannon and Sam Darnold. Plus, the Jaxson Dart debate continues over whether the Giants quarterback is getting treated differently around the NFL.
The Dodgers' handling of Tarik Skubal has Evan Roberts convinced they have no intention of keeping the ace long term. After back-to-back starts featuring two of the highest pitch counts of Skubal's career, Evan argues Los Angeles is riding him hard because they expect him to leave, opening the door for the Mets to become the obvious landing spot. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts and pushes back on just how certain that conclusion really is. The hour also turns into a heated Deshaun Watson debate after the Browns quarterback fires back at Cleveland fans for booing him. Evan calls the Browns more dysfunctional than the Jets, while Shaun argues the reaction is partly fueled by the fan obsession with Sanders. Plus, George Lombard Jr.'s Yankees future, Anthony Volpe's role, Francisco Alvarez frustration, and a birthday-text feud with Tommy Lugauer.
John Harbaugh's message to Tyrone Tracy has Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash reading between the lines after two costly preseason mistakes. Harbaugh managed to defend Tracy while stressing the importance of his missed block and fumble, raising real questions about where Tracy stands in the Giants' running back pecking order. Evan and Shaun debate whether Najee Harris could emerge as the lead back, while Tiki Barber's earlier pick of Tracy creates a three-way split with Cam Skattebo also getting support. They also revisit Evan and Shaun's legendary 2018 Jacob deGrom versus Luis Severino argument, react to Deshaun Watson's apology to Browns fans, revisit the Jaxson Dart “Big Blue Tent” debate, and look at the Yankees' tightening AL East race. Evan also explains why the WNBA's latest culture-war controversy has turned him off from the league.
Giancarlo Stanton's latest calf injury could end both his season and his Yankees career. The debate turns to whether New York should finally move on from Stanton, how his remarkable October availability shapes his legacy, and why injuries to Ryan Weathers and Max Fried reinforce the idea that the Yankees can never have enough pitching. George Lombard Jr. then becomes one of the day's hottest arguments after a shaky defensive weekend. Shaun Morash doubles down on his belief that Lombard should eventually be among baseball's elite shortstops and reach the Hall of Fame conversation, setting off callers and plenty of pushback. The Giants also take center stage as Jaxson Dart's repeated trips to the blue medical tent become both a running joke and a legitimate concern heading toward the regular season. The show also hits Tarik Skubal's Dodgers future, the Jets' preseason flashes, Deshaun Watson and Cleveland's dysfunction, and the tightening AL East race.
Giancarlo Stanton may have played his final game for the Yankees. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash react to Stanton's latest calf injury, why his remarkable October history makes this setback different, and whether New York should finally move on this offseason. Ryan Weathers' elbow injury also reignites the debate over the Yankees' pitching depth and proves why Evan believes a contender can never have enough starting pitching. Then George Lombard Jr.'s rough defensive weekend turns into a heated argument over expectations for the Yankees' young shortstop. Shaun puts Lombard on a path toward becoming one of baseball's elite at the position, callers push back hard on the early Hall of Fame talk, and the debate quickly goes off the rails.
Deshaun Watson's response to being booed sends Evan Roberts off on the Browns, with Evan arguing Cleveland should have cut him and declaring the franchise even more dysfunctional than the Jets. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts and pushes back, arguing some of the boos are fueled by fans wanting Sanders at quarterback. The debate quickly turns into a heated argument over Watson's performance, contract, and whether Cleveland should still be giving him another chance. The conversation also hits George Lombard Jr.'s huge expectations with the Yankees, Francisco Alvarez's struggles with the Mets, Shaun's absurd birthday-text feud with Tommy Lugauer, and Evan's new “Big Blue Tent” nickname for Jaxson Dart after another trip to the medical tent.
Jaxson Dart's trips to the blue tent have become a full-blown Giants storyline, and Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash debate whether the quarterback is now under unfair scrutiny every time he takes a hard hit. They break down why Dart may need to pop right back up after contact, whether the Giants should be helping protect him from unnecessary evaluations, and why returning to the game helped kill the latest injury controversy. The Yankees have also dragged themselves back into the AL East race, forcing Evan to admit the division is no longer over with New York just three games back. Plus, the Giants' improving secondary, Odell Beckham Jr.'s roster chances, Geno Smith's Jets outlook, and the best quarterbacks to resurrect their careers with a new team.
The Dodgers' handling of Tarik Skubal has Evan Roberts convinced they have no intention of signing him long term. After Los Angeles pushed Skubal to two of the highest pitch counts of his career in consecutive August starts, Evan argues the Dodgers are treating him like a rental and riding him as hard as possible before he leaves. Shaun Morash pushes back on declaring it a done deal, but agrees the workload is strange. Evan takes the argument one step further, predicting that if the Dodgers are truly out, the Mets could become the clear favorite to land Skubal. Plus, the Yankees' future comes into focus with George Lombard Jr., Anthony Volpe's potential role at second base, and questions about how the infield could look in 2027.
Giancarlo Stanton may have played his final game for the Yankees after another calf injury likely ends his 2026 season. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash react to the bizarre setback, what it means for Stanton's Yankees legacy, and why his history of showing up in October made this injury especially stunning. Ryan Weathers' elbow injury adds another major concern to a suddenly thinner rotation. Evan argues the Yankees' latest setbacks prove you can never have enough starting pitching, while Shaun pushes back on how much the injuries really change the outlook.
George Lombard Jr.'s rough defensive weekend raises the first real questions about the Yankees' prized young shortstop. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash debate whether the miscues are anything to worry about, why his elite range still jumps off the screen, and whether Yankee fans are rushing to crown Lombard after being burned by Anthony Volpe. The conversation escalates when Shaun projects Lombard as one of baseball's future elite shortstops, while Evan pushes back on putting enormous expectations on a player this early. Plus, the Yankees' pitching injuries strengthen Evan's argument that a contender can never have enough starting pitching, and Giancarlo Stanton's remarkable postseason availability becomes part of the discussion surrounding his uncertain future.
Shaun Morash's George Lombard Jr. projection ignites an all-out fight with a Yankees caller who absolutely unloads on him. After Shaun says Lombard should eventually be in the Hall of Fame conversation, the caller rips the take, attacks Shaun personally, and sparks a fiery response that sends the show completely off the rails. Evan Roberts breaks down who won the confrontation as Shaun defends what he actually meant: Lombard has the potential to become one of baseball's elite shortstops, not that he is already destined for Cooperstown. More callers pile on, Anthony Volpe comparisons resurface, and the debate becomes a wild argument over how soon fans should crown a young Yankees prospect.
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Jerry's here and we give you his whole first sportscast. He's got Geno Smith on how things went on their first scoring drive. Deshaun Watson on getting booed at home. Dave Sims on the call as Ben Rice had a 2-run single. Jazz homered and we heard from him after the game. The Mets lost to the White Sox on a walk off HR. Enes Kanter Freedom went to a WNBA game and got thrown out for arguing with Natasha Cloud.
Jerry's final update of the day features Carlos Rodon on his outing yesterday, Jazz homering and talking about the swing & Deshaun Watson about why the fans in Cleveland are booing. Shedeur Sanders said the fans should respect Watson. Puka Nacua talked about how often he goes to McDonalds. The Moment of The Day: Hannah!
Tragic news surrounding Bills defender Ed Oliver sparks controversy over how the team and reporters handled his son's drowning, followed by Josh Allen's frustration with how the news broke. Next, the guys talk about the radio station's bathroom construction before Jerry's update covers Jazz Chisholm's 50/50 prediction, a breakdown of Yankees injuries, Jefry Yan's premature strikeout celebration turning into a home run, Rob Saleh on the Titans' lack of scoring, Todd Monken on turning Browns boos into cheers, and Enes Kanter Freedom on getting thrown out of a WNBA game. Finally, the hour ends with the Toronto Tempo's new binary mascot and its love for soft shell tacos.
Giancarlo Stanton suffers another calf setback running the bases, setting off discussions on Aaron Boone's Manager of the Year odds, Aaron Judge's status this season, the Mets' irrelevant September, and Boomer wanting a Yankees Josh Hart bobblehead. Next, Jerry's update covers Jazz Chisholm's homer in a Yankees win over the Blue Jays, audio from Ben Rice, players thanking Karl Ravech, Bruce Beck interviewing Jameis Winston, Deshaun Watson on going to Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders on getting booed, and Wyndham Clark's Tigers first pitch. Finally, Gio calls out a bad Good Good Golf and Callaway commercial, followed by a discussion on the WNBA's lack of leadership.
Boomer & Gio return to break down Geno Smith's drive with the Jets and Boomer's big offensive prediction, before Gio points out how much Cade Klubnik looks like a little kid. Next, they dive into Deshaun Watson's feud with Cleveland fans and Gio's harsh takedown of the QB, followed by Jerry's first update featuring audio from Geno, Watson getting booed, Yankees highlights from Ben Rice, Carlos Rodon, and Jazz, plus the Mets' walk-off loss to the White Sox. Finally, Enes Kanter Freedom gets thrown out of a WNBA game for arguing with Natasha Cloud, and the guys debate whether eligible NFL players could ever return to college ball.
Boomer & Gio kick off with Geno Smith's Jets performance, Deshaun Watson's feud with Cleveland fans, Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA ejection, and whether NFL players could return to college. They move on to Giancarlo Stanton's latest calf setback, Yankees and Mets storylines, a cringe golf commercial, and WNBA leadership issues. Next, the guys address the media fallout around Ed Oliver's family tragedy, radio station bathroom construction, and the Toronto Tempo's taco-loving mascot. Finally, Gio looks at potential Mets targets, debates how dogs perceive their owners, and gears up for a potentially disastrous golf trip with unseen swings.
Despite having a good weekend on the field by taking 2 of 3 from Toronto the Yankees were dealt more bad injury news with Ryan McMahon and Ryan Weathers hitting the IL. Also, Giancarlo Stanton's latest setback will likely cost him the rest of the season. Have we seen the last of Big G in Pinstripes?
Jerry returns for an update, but first we talked about the bathroom situation here at the radio station with construction going on. We heard from Jazz Chisholm after the game on his prediction of a 50/50 season. We also went through all the Yankees injuries. Jefry Yan jumped thinking he had a strikeout, but it was a ball, and then he gave up a HR.
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(0:27) — YANKEES: The Yankees find a way to win another series and deal with injury woes, including Giancarlo Stanton being sidelined for the rest of the season. (12:06) — PRESEASON: JJ recaps the Jets and Giants preseason matches this weekend. (16:17) — METS: The Mets drop their series to the White Sox, and can Nolan McLean win Rookie of the Year? (19:44) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees. (27:35)— TOP 15 NY ATHLETES: The 2022 edition of the top 15 athletes in NY concludes with nos. 5-1. (33:56) — EMMANUEL BERBARI: Yankees radio announcer Emmanuel Berbari returns to talk about the Yankees winning another series, Spencer Jones' play lately, and Giancarlo Stanton potentially playing his last game as a Yankee. We want to hear your thoughts! Call the listener line at 917-382-1151 and share your message for JJ. Subscribe to NYNY's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@NewYorkNewYorkwJJ. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski. Follow ‘NYNY' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynywjj/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Emmanuel Berbari Music: Frontier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 460: Welcome back from a weekend of baseball! Jared, Tyler, Dallas, and Jay Hay talk about every single weekend series that happened, catching you up on the latest you need to know around the league. After talking about Dallas's commute to work and concerts, the guys get into the mess the Houston Astros are becoming. Owner Jim Crane has fired GM Dana Brown, and Manager Joe Espada is not expected to return next season. Are these sweeping changes actually going to be substantive, or are they just hiding who the true puppet masters are in H-Town? We turn from manager firings to the news that former All-Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton is done for the season, with more injuries plaguing the aging superstar. The crew speculates whether this is indeed the end of Stanton's MLB career, as well as talking about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound soon. 00:00:00 - Who Greets Dallas at the Gates of Fire 00:04:26 - Concerts & Scooters 00:12:01 - The Drive-Thru Coming Soon? 00:15:38 - Weekend Series Recaps | Phillies vs. Cardinals 00:20:59 - Dodgers vs. Pirates 00:24:04 - Red Sox vs. Giants 00:26:43 - Yankees vs. Blue Jays 00:27:39 - Brewers vs. Braves 00:29:09 - Rangers vs. Angels 00:30:47 - Padres vs. Twins 00:32:44 - Cubs vs. Mariners 00:34:40 - Royals vs. Tigers 00:38:46 - Rays vs. Orioles 00:41:18 - Marlins vs. Nationals 00:42:37 - Guardians vs. Rockies 00:44:28 - Diamondbacks vs. Reds 00:47:59 - Astros vs. A's 00:55:47 - Astros Starting to Clean House 01:06:39 - Managers on the Chopping Block According to Kalshi Users 01:12:02 - Giancarlo Stanton Out for the Season 01:22:28 - Shohei Ohtani Returning to Pitch Soon 01:25:48 - All-Time Draft Poll Happening Right Now | JTN Tuesday! 01:32:52 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:37:14 - Final Thoughts | Book Club This Week! Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Despite having a good weekend on the field by taking 2 of 3 from Toronto the Yankees were dealt more bad injury news with Ryan McMahon and Ryan Weathers hitting the IL. Also, Giancarlo Stanton's latest setback will likely cost him the rest of the season. Have we seen the last of Big G in Pinstripes?
A big weekend for our boys as they head down to a New York Yankees game with some real VIP access. Will sales of baked potatoes be down this Fair as the youth are abandoning them? What are some 1-900 numbers we recall from the 80’s & so much more on a Mondee!