Podcast appearances and mentions of Pete Alonso

Bryce Harper's viral comments about the Mets sound insulting until the full context reveals something far more damaging. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash explain why Harper was actually showing respect for the rivalry while accurately criticizing how the Mets lost their identity after moving on from Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo. Harper's praise for Don Mattingly also sparks a major debate about the Mets' next manager. Could Carlos Beltran or Albert Pujols command more respect from stars like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto because they understand the pressure of performing in New York? Plus, a Giants fan predicts a top-10 defense under improved coaching and argues that Deonte Banks could finally reach his potential.

Gio and Jerry start by pondering potential Mets trade deadline sales, Aaron Boone's wishlist, and the expectation that Aaron Judge won't return this season, before Gio warns of a pending anti-Pete Alonso hit piece. Next, C-Lo brings an update starring Evan & Tiki's "how about that" montage, triggering memories of classic voice-changer slip-ups and Gio's early producer work. To wrap up, President Trump hosts the Dodgers at the White House before their matchup with the Mets, the Yankees return to face the Phillies following Dennis Santana's DFA, Salvador Perez pleads for a fan who jumped in a fountain for a home run ball, and a caller reveals a Boomer shoutout in a new rap track.

With Boomer out, Gio & Jerry take the wheel to recap a boring, strikeout-heavy 4-0 All-Star game before looking ahead to Pete Alonso and the Orioles visiting Citi Field. Next, C-Lo fills in with updates on MVP Cody Bellinger's two-run single and the controversy surrounding Patti LaBelle's National Anthem. Finally, Paul in Yonkers checks in on Steve Cohen's Mets, followed by Richard in Manhattan's take on Pete Alonso.

With Boomer out, Gio and Jerry recap a boring All-Star Game and Pete Alonso's upcoming Citi Field return before diving into the bizarre, Netflix-worthy crash saga of NFL draft analyst Matt Miller. The conversation then turns to Tim Hardaway Sr.'s podcast ban, Howard Stern's new schedule, Stefon Diggs' latest lawsuit, and the annual Canadian wildfire smoke. Finally, we tackle mind-boggling MetLife World Cup ticket prices, C-Lo's updates on Chuck Schumer and a drunk Evan Roberts, Maddog's legendary back rubs, and expectations for tonight's ESPY awards.

Do the Orioles have a leadership problem? Nolan and Vinny are asking themselves if this is already Pete Alonso's team.

Hour 3: Judge's unknown return date, Tommy's Pete Alonso epiphany and Giant expectations for John Harbaugh and Big Blue. Tommy misses his best friend and congrats to the Spurs on their summer league revenge.

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Boomer Esiason got the attention of Mets fans when he declared that the team needs to trade Francisco Lindor before the deadline. That led to Evan and Tiki debating if trading Lindor would really make sense for the Mets, and if it is even possible. Plus, reactions to Mike Francesa claiming that a Lindor/Juan Soto feud was sparked by the lack of a welcome message after Soto signed, and Boomer and Jerry believe there has to be more to the team's decision to let Pete Alonso walk.

Boomer Esiason got the attention of Mets fans when he declared that the team needs to trade Francisco Lindor before the deadline. That led to Evan and Tiki debating if trading Lindor would really make sense for the Mets, and if it is even possible. Plus, reactions to Mike Francesa claiming that a Lindor/Juan Soto feud was sparked by the lack of a welcome message after Soto signed, and Boomer and Jerry believe there has to be more to the team's decision to let Pete Alonso walk.

Boomer and Jerry covered several notable topics this week, from Boomer declaring that the Mets should trade Francisco Lindor to pondering the real reasons why the team let Pete Alonso leave in free agency. Plus, forecasting where LeBron James will sign and who the Super Bowl favorites will be this year, and lamenting the sad state of the Yankees and Mets, who have made watching baseball in New York a chore over the past month.

Boomer Esiason got the attention of Mets fans when he declared that the team needs to trade Francisco Lindor before the deadline. That led to Evan and Tiki debating if trading Lindor would really make sense for the Mets, and if it is even possible. Plus, reactions to Mike Francesa claiming that a Lindor/Juan Soto feud was sparked by the lack of a welcome message after Soto signed, and Boomer and Jerry believe there has to be more to the team's decision to let Pete Alonso walk.

HOUR 4. More on the Yankees, and while this has been a nightmare season, Tommy implores Met fans to move on from losing Pete Alonso, and Brandon Nimmo.

A fan ended up on the field at Camden Yards during Pete Alonso's at bat

The Yankees offense has reached a historic low, but finding a solution is far more complicated than identifying the problem. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether Cody Bellinger deserves the most blame, how much Aaron Judge's absence has damaged the lineup and whether Aaron Boone can do anything to create urgency before the season slips away. The guys pull a new Yankees lineup out of a hat, examine Paul Goldschmidt's decline and weigh the latest Anthony Volpe controversy. They also enter the Mets alternate universe, revisiting the decisions involving Zack Wheeler, Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, while rejecting a wild proposal to send Francisco Lindor across town.

The Yankees keep falling into the same prolonged summer slumps, leaving Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber searching for an explanation. Is Aaron Boone failing to provide the right leadership, has Brian Cashman's approach grown stale, or is the lineup simply too dependent on Aaron Judge? The conversation also turns to the Mets and their long term roster puzzle. Evan predicts Juan Soto will eventually move to first base, while the guys assess the decision to let Pete Alonso leave, Francisco Lindor's troubling mental mistakes, and whether the Mets can build around their promising young outfielders.

Hour 4: Mets fans can't let go of Pete Alonso. How the Yankees can improve and still make it to the World Series.

Headlines and the Decision Part II No, this decision won't be like the first one. No 30 minute TV specials, thank goodness, but the sports world is still very much by where LeBron will end his basketball career. :30- ABC's of the Mariners - U is for Unacceptable: going home with both challenges is unacceptable. - V is for Verlander: Justin Verlander is retiring after this season. - W is for While we are waiting: while we wait for Brendan Donovan to get healthy, can we call up Laz Montes? :45- Could Willson Contreras be a good fit for the Mariners? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: David Stearns doesn't regret letting Pete Alonso walk and why Tommy is not losing confidence in the Yankees making the World Series. The best trade deadline approach for the Yankees and Mets bright spots.

The Yankees are chasing Tampa Bay, but does a rivalry with the Rays generate any real emotion? Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate why the matchup lacks the atmosphere, history and intensity of the Yankees battles with Boston, Baltimore and Toronto. The conversation also examines whether the Yankees should replace Austin Wells, how Anthony Volpe should be used and why one misleading statistic fails to tell the full story. Plus, the Mets face questions about Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and David Stearns, while the Knicks weigh the value of Mitchell Robinson and the future dominance of Victor Wembanyama.

Orioles at Reds by Tony T. Baltimore has right-handed power in Taylor Ward, Pete Alonso and Coby Mayo, while Cincinnati's switch-heavy group starts with Elly De La Cruz and adds run-producing bats behind him.

Shop Back to School at Amazon – and spend less on your kids! https://www.amazon.com Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/dugoutsquare.com/go/dugout! #squarepod This week Chris sits down with two-time Home Run Derby champ Pete Alonso. The two talk about Pete celebrating his first father's day, his all time Home Run Derby field and his upcoming return to Citi Field. After that, we see if his teammates Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser can get on the same page in the latest edition of teammate test. 0:00 6 days of California taxes 0:48 Pete celebrating his first Father's Day 2:20 Coach your son and the importance of coaching with love 4:00 When was the moment you realized you were great at baseball? 4:50 The first time Pete hit a ball over the fence 5:20 Where does Pete keep his HRD spinners 5:45 New Home Run Derby format 7:08 Pete not sure if he'd do the Home Run Derby if he's not an All Star 7:55 Pete's all-time HRD field of 4 10:05 Who Pete rooted for growing up 11:00 Seeing his old idols become his peers 12:20 Assimilating in Baltimore 13:40 Why should fans feel good about the Orioles? 15:25 Returning to Citi Field 17:00 Rapid fire questions 20:30 Teammate test Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com Join us in Philadelphia for the 2026 All-Star Game https://shop.jomboymedia.com/products/all-star-party-philadelphia?_pos=1&_sid=4b05bf2fa&_ss=r&variant=45899062345926 JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson, Colton Cowser Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week was NOT short on Mets rants, as Boomer and Gio sounded off on how poorly the team has played this season, with Boomer comparing these Mets to Phil Jackson's Knicks. Plus, Evan Roberts ripped the team for being "awful," and called on Steve Cohen to speak about the state of the franchise. Craig Carton did the same, while he and Chris McMonigle broke down the embarrassment the front office must have felt when Pete Alonso chants broke out at Citi Field.

This week was NOT short on Mets rants, as Boomer and Gio sounded off on how poorly the team has played this season, with Boomer comparing these Mets to Phil Jackson's Knicks. Plus, Evan Roberts ripped the team for being "awful," and called on Steve Cohen to speak about the state of the franchise. Craig Carton did the same, while he and Chris McMonigle broke down the embarrassment the front office must have felt when Pete Alonso chants broke out at Citi Field.

This week was NOT short on Mets rants, as Boomer and Gio sounded off on how poorly the team has played this season, with Boomer comparing these Mets to Phil Jackson's Knicks. Plus, Evan Roberts ripped the team for being "awful," and called on Steve Cohen to speak about the state of the franchise. Craig Carton did the same, while he and Chris McMonigle broke down the embarrassment the front office must have felt when Pete Alonso chants broke out at Citi Field.

The Mets have officially hit rock bottom. A four-game sweep at the hands of the Cubs. Six infield errors in one game. Twenty runs allowed in a disastrous doubleheader. David Peterson traded to Chicago. Fans chanting for Pete Alonso. Steve Cohen nowhere to be found. How did a team that spent all offseason talking about “run prevention” become one of the worst defensive teams in baseball? Tonight we break down everything that has gone wrong, where David Stearns deserves blame, whether Carlos Mendoza can survive, and whether the Mets are now the worst team in Major League Baseball.

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The Mets dropped a doubleheader to the Cubs while the Yankees beat the Tigers again. Gary Cohen declared the Mets in the "depths of despair" during a game that "causes reevaluations." Fans chanted for Pete Alonso—though Gio claims he wouldn't make them any better. C-Lo starts his first update with the Yankees' win behind two Paul Goldschmidt home runs. Plus, Ryan McMahon hits the IL with a throat abscess, we hear the sounds of the Mets giving up 10 runs in each game, and a NY Times article reveals how Dianna Russini FaceTimed a head coach to get out of a police ticket.

After a disastrous Mets collapse, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the fan who started the viral "Pete Alonso" chant and explain why September could become a full-blown nightmare for David Stearns and the Mets front office. Will Mets fans give Alonso a hero's welcome when he returns to Citi Field with Baltimore? Could it become the loudest anti-management statement in franchise history? Carton and Big Mac break down the growing frustration in Queens and why the fan base may have officially reached its breaking point.

After surrendering 20 runs in a disastrous doubleheader and committing SIX infield errors, Mets fans are fed up. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the growing outrage at Citi Field, the chants for Pete Alonso, the backlash against David Stearns, and whether Steve Cohen's biggest gamble has completely blown up in his face.

Carton and Big Mac dissect the New York Mets' historic defensive failure and the fan base's growing frustration with President of Baseball Operations David Stearns. They discuss the significance of the Pete Alonso chants and evaluate the team's trade assets as the season slips away. Additional topics include Nike's marketing of Victor Wembanyama and controversial rumors surrounding Hollywood legends. 02:15 - Mets Doubleheader Disaster 05:42 - Chants For Pete Alonso 10:04 - Steve Cohen Era Woes 14:31 - Stearns Evaluation Mistakes 20:00 - Bo Bichette Contract Discussion 26:56 - Drew's Viral Chant Success 30:54 - Alonso Returns With Orioles 35:16 - MLB Contract Proposals 48:32 - Jeff Wilpon Martini Rumor 28:56 - Pregnancy Scare Prank 34:41 - 74-Year-Old Fan's Reality 38:26 - Knicks Season Ticket Controversy 42:44 - Reselling Tickets Offline 20:41 - Statue Of Liberty Sneakers 27:00 - Wemby vs Knicks Sneaker Irony 32:05 - Jamie Lee Curtis Urban Legend 36:33 - Caitlin Clark Poster Snub 40:55 - Marilyn Manson Rib Myth 46:10 - JP Morgan Executive Firing 24:37 - Yankees Run Differential Lead

Craig and Big Mac vent about the New York Mets' embarrassing doubleheader loss, focusing on a historically bad six-error performance and the subsequent fan revolt. They discuss the viral Pete Alonso chant, criticize the front office's roster construction, and debate if a leadership change is necessary to salvage the franchise's culture. 01:45 - Mets Hit Rock Bottom 05:02 - The Pete Alonso Decision 10:51 - Cohen's Hiring Record 20:20 - Fans Demand Stearns Firing 26:30 - Viral Pete Alonso Chant 36:10 - Proposed MLB Contract Caps 41:15 - Hiring Wally Backman 49:20 - Jeff Wilpon's Revenge

Round 1 of the NHL Draft is tomorrow night in Buffalo, can we get The DanDalorian in? Plus Gene looks at what the Sabres can do with pick 4? What about Alex Tuch, Bo Byram & Connor Hellebuyck? We'll talk to Sabres reporter Paul Hamilton.....And how about Gene's NY Mets LOL.

Rob, Ed, and Jeremy discuss who is to blame for the Orioles costly error in extra innings yesterday.

Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash open Wednesday's show by reacting to the Mets' loss last night, Kodai Senga's performance, and putting the final touches on what they said is a "dead" season from the guys in Queens.

The Mets' disastrous season takes center stage on WFAN as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to furious fans demanding answers from Steve Cohen and David Stearns. Is this one of the biggest roster-building failures in Mets history? The guys break down Nolan McLean's meltdown, the decision to let Pete Alonso walk, Bo Bichette's struggles, and whether the Mets should SELL at the trade deadline.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Award Wining Radio. New head coach Troy Cordingley joins the program to talk all things Knighthawks lacrosse. plus Timmy shares his take of the day.

Happy Friday! Gene is pumped for tonight to throw out the first pitch at the Rochester Red Wings game. Also Gene shares an accolade. We will speak to the new head coach of the Knighthawks & Gene makes some suggestions for the MLB Home-Run Derby.

Oneil Cruz is headed to the injured list with a broken left hand and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, the Rankings segment, and previews the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Will Smith is ticketed for the injured list, while Kodai Senga and Ryan Helsley are resuming rehab assignments. Garrett Crochet admits his strain is worse than expected, and Seth Lugo leaves early after being hit by a comebacker. Brent Rooker sits with knee soreness, and Matthew Boyd will not start this weekend. Today's performance listings feature Matt Chapman, Tyler Callihan, Caleb Durbin, Logan O'Hoppe, Byron Buxton, Davis Martin, Drew Rasmussen, George Kirby, Reid Detmers, Jesus Luzardo, and Shota Imanaga as studs. Jake Bauers, Trea Turner, Riley Greene, Zach Neto, Michael Harris II, Ryne Nelson, Max Scherzer, Robbie Ray, Parker Messick, and Framber Valdez are listed as duds. In the weekly Rankings segment, Hunter Goodman, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena, Josh Hader, and Logan Webb emerge as risers. Meanwhile, Trey Yesavage, Spencer Strider, and Jose Soriano are sliding down as fallers. 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.

It's World Cup Day and Seattle is showing out! A lot of times people use the term “choke job” far too often, but the Spurs game 4 collapse last night was absolutely a choke job. Yes, the Knicks deserve some credit, but more of the blame needs to be pointed in San Antonio's direction. Can they possibly come back after that? It's doubtful. :30- Mariners Morning After George Kirby started off great and the game was scoreless into the 6th and then it all fell apart, resulting in a 7-2 loss for the Mariners. The M's seemed determined not to waste any bullpen arms and let Kirby go 6 before bringing in Gonzalez who had just been called up and letting him finish up. :45- It's World Cup Day and while Seattle doesn't have any games in town today, the city is gearing up for the first game on Monday and there's watch parties all around town. Team USA plays Paraguay tomorrow and we have some very excited co-workers who will join us tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime New York Radio personality and host of Baseball Night in New York Sal Licata stays on to talk some baseball including, where he is with the New York Mets, will they be sellers at the trade deadline, should David Stearns be on the hot seat, and should the team be regretful in not bringing back Pete Alonso?

Blue Jays manager John Schneider (1:05) joins Jeff Blair following the team's series-opening win over the Baltimore Orioles. The skipper shares his expectations for recent call-up Charles McAdoo ahead of his MLB debut, what it would mean to finish May with a .500 record, how he's navigated significant injuries in the rotation, why the outfield defence has dropped off, and Brandon Valenzuela's growth as a catcher. Later, former MLB infielder and co-host of the B-More Baseball Podcast, Mike Bordick, stops by (26:02) to discuss what the Jays can expect from Orioles starter Brandon Young, why the O's have failed to meet expectations placed on their young core, Pete Alonso's fit, and the future at catcher between Adley Rutschman and Sammy Basallo. 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.

On this episode, we dive into a loaded MLB and NBA slate packed with hot takes, blockbuster trade ideas, and player debates. Josh opens with a True or False segment asking whether at least 10 pitchers legitimately have a shot to win the NL Cy Young Award this season. Then we revisit the biggest MLB free-agent signings and decide whether each move has been a good sign or a bad sign for their new teams — featuring stars like Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Dylan Cease, and more. On the NBA side, we break down a massive three-team blockbuster sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Wizards, Anthony Davis to Golden State, and a mountain of picks changing hands. We debate who wins the deal long-term and what it means for the future of all three franchises. Plus, in another edition of “Who Would You Rather Have For The Next 3 Seasons,” we put OG Anunoby head-to-head with some of the NBA's biggest names including Austin Reaves, James Harden, Derrick White, De'Aaron Fox, Amen Thompson, Steph Castle, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Thursday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler take on a focused Thursday card on Cash That Ticket, covering Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Finals and three all-divisional MLB matchups on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed. The Oklahoma City Thunder arrive in San Antonio holding a 3-2 series lead with Jalen Williams listed as questionable, Ajay Mitchell officially ruled out with a right soleus calf strain, and Thomas Sorber also unavailable, while the Spurs enter with a clean injury report for an elimination game at home. The Spurs open as 3.5-point favorites at a total of 219.5, and both hosts target the under as the primary play. Dave makes the case from Game 5 numbers he considers unsustainable, including OKC shooting 48 percent from three, 70 combined free throws, 26 Spurs fast break points, and 241 total points in a San Antonio loss. He expects the Spurs to slow the pace and play one possession at a time to force a Game 7, while also noting that eight of the last nine Spurs games went over yet this total is the highest they have faced in months. Munaf goes further by also laying the 3.5 points with San Antonio, using Game 4's 103-82 result as his stylistic template, and identifies the first half total of 106.5 as a secondary under spot. On props, Dave targets Stephon Castle at plus 116 for two or more threes made, backed by five-plus attempts in four of his last five games and a Thunder defensive focus on Wembanyama that consistently opens the perimeter for Castle. Munaf backs De'Aaron Fox rebounds plus assists over 9.5 on FanDuel after the number cashed easily in Game 5, and reads Wembanyama as more likely to impact the game through scoring than rebounding given OKC box-out adjustments over the last three games. The baseball card features three 6:35 to 6:40 Eastern divisional matchups. In Baltimore, Patrick Corbin faces Chris Bassitt, who takes on his former team at Camden Yards with a sharp home-road split showing a 3.46 ERA at home against an 8.02 on the road. Dave leans Toronto at the underdog price, while Munaf backs the Orioles and over 8.5, noting Pete Alonso as a home run prop candidate and Corbin's career struggles against Baltimore. In Pittsburgh, Paul Skenes draws the Cubs in a spot where the data runs against his reputation. In four home starts against Chicago, Skenes has never completed five innings, owns a 5.60 ERA, and has allowed 11 earned runs and five home runs in 17.1 innings against Cubs bats. Winds blow out at 13 miles per hour at PNC Park and both hosts back the over 7.5 with the Cubs first five innings money line as a supporting play. The rubber match between Houston and Texas closes the card with Spencer Arrighetti facing Nathan Eovaldi. These starters combined for more than 14 innings and zero runs when they each faced these same opponents roughly two weeks earlier. Dave makes the Astros first five innings plus 0.5 runs at minus 120 his official best bet, keeping Houston's struggling bullpen out of the equation while the half-run cushion protects a tie after five. Munaf takes the first five under, citing Eovaldi's streak of six-plus innings in five straight starts and a seven-inning Astros shutout on May 17th as reasons the total stays low early. Best bets for Thursday are the Astros first five plus 0.5 runs from Dave and Cubs-Pirates over 7.5 from Munaf. Use promo code NERD50 at pregame.com to save $50 on Munaf's Sports Nerd All Access to All Star Break package and get every pick across every sport through the MLB All Star break for $199, approximately 48 days of full coverage at the price of a standard 30-day subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are fans most upset about with this Red Sox team? Is it the production of the team or the general management of the front office? Would you rather have kept Alex Bregman or gotten Pete Alonso?

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into a loaded New York sports hour, with the Knicks inching closer to a potential Eastern Conference Finals matchup and confidence growing around their path to the NBA Finals. The conversation turns into a passionate debate over whether Cleveland or Detroit would be the better opponent, with James Harden doubt, Knicks belief, and playoff expectations all coming into focus. The guys also break down the latest Yankees concerns heading into the Subway Series, including their recent struggles, Max Fried worries, bullpen questions, and Austin Wells at the plate. Plus, they react to Suzyn Waldman's Pete Alonso comments, the Mets' challenge issues, fan frustration over emotional attachment to the roster, Nets draft possibilities, Giants primetime leaks, and A.J. Ewing's early opportunity in center field.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber open with Suzyn Waldman's surprising praise of Pete Alonso's defense, debating whether she was giving fair analysis or taking a subtle shot at Mets fans who doubted him. That leads into a larger Mets conversation about poor challenge decisions, umpire frustration, Carlos Mendoza's missed chance to fire up the team, and why this roster still feels difficult for fans to emotionally connect with. The guys also dig into the Yankees' recent struggles ahead of the Subway Series, weighing whether a rough stretch is just normal baseball or the beginning of something more concerning. They discuss Max Fried as the biggest worry, the difference between a true road trip and playing across town, A.J. Ewing's early opportunity with the Mets, and whether the Nets should be aggressive in trying to trade up for a potential franchise player in the NBA Draft.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the Mets calling up A.J. Ewing and debate whether the move is a smart spark or a sign of desperation for a team searching for answers. With the offense struggling and the season already feeling urgent, they break down why Ewing's arrival brings excitement, pressure, and plenty of risk. The conversation also hits Yankees small ball frustrations, bullpen decisions, Pete Alonso fantasy trades, Nets draft lottery disappointment, and the many ways fans cope when their teams let them down. Plus, Posted and Toasted brings old tweets, LeBron debates, meat on the bone, and a hilarious detour into the mystery behind Evan's name.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the Mets calling up A.J. Ewing and use it as a jumping off point for a bigger question about desperation in New York baseball. With the Mets struggling and the Giants reportedly looking to move expensive contracts, the conversation turns to whether Rafael Devers or Matt Chapman should interest either the Mets or Yankees. The strongest debate centers on Devers, whose bat could transform the Yankees lineup but whose contract, defense, and long term fit create real concerns. The Mets side feels even more complicated, as taking on another massive deal would clash with their recent approach to Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso, making any move for Devers feel difficult to justify.

Pete Alonso nearly injures his pitcher at first base, a caller questions why the American League has so many bad teams, and Al's lack of a Dukes Mayonnaise endorsement is addressed. Jerry details the Yankees' fourth straight loss to the Orioles, President Trump's comments on Curt Cignetti, and the Cavaliers even their series with the Pistons. Boomer finishes the hour doubling down on sheep for Eddie's retirement as Gio labels Tom Brady "so cheesy" at the Kevin Hart roast.

The Mets have won consecutive series, but entered Friday tied for the worst record in baseball. Could this team really be in a "competitive rebuild" with a $386 million payroll? Boomer and Gio sound off on the terminology used by team brass, while Craig Carton hated the vocabulary used by Gary Cohen to describe Carson Benge's sparkling catch. Plus, Evan Roberts sounds off on the New York Post report about the meeting between Stearns and Pete Alonso.