Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Cohen

Gio feels manly after filling his car's washer fluid, while Boomer discusses the Bears potentially building a stadium in Indiana. Jerry focuses on the Knicks' home loss to the Pistons as the post-All-Star break schedule intensifies, Kenny Albert's call of the U.S. women's hockey gold medal win. Finally, a caller discusses Tom Seaver's 1969 World Series ring auction, Dave Portnoy's Twitter spat with Steve Cohen, and a debate over whether Gio has "the yips" with his putter.

The show kicks off with reaction to the Knicks' "embarrassing" home loss to the Pistons—a season sweep that has Boomer holding Mike Brown accountable. Jerry's got travel woes and Adam Silver's got anti-tanking rule changes. We celebrate the U.S. women's hockey gold medal win over Canada and even feature a drunk Australian reporter's TV appearance. Also, Donald Trump's promised UFO file release and the Nancy Guthrie case are discussed. Knicks updates and Kenny Albert's golden calls, we cover the Mets' Bobby Valentine giveaway, the "Hawk Tuah" girl's career shift, and the Bears' potential move to Indiana. Plus, we've got Dave Portnoy's Twitter spat with Steve Cohen, the auction of Tom Seaver's 1969 ring, the debut of "Scrok," and a brainstorming session for Gio's dad's 80th birthday to wrap things up.

A Note for TP&R Listeners From time to time, it helps to talk about something other than politics in order to understand politics. Sports is one of the last shared civic spaces where identity, loyalty, disagreement, trash talk, and even tribalism can play out without destroying relationships. In other words, many of the same human instincts we explore on Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other show up in a baseball season just as clearly as they do in an election season. So today's episode comes from another show in the SCAN Media family, East Meets West Sports, co-hosted with veteran broadcaster Rick Garcia. Same curiosity about why people care so deeply about what they care about. Just with box scores instead of polling numbers. If it's your thing, great. If not, regular TP&R programming resumes next episode. Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is proud to be part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts examining what is broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. And thank you to Pew Research Center (pewresearch.org) for helping make conversations like this possible. East Meets West Sports with Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan kick off baseball season with a deep dive into the offseason moves that have everyone talking and at least one list that has Corey fuming about West Coast bias. They break down the Dodgers' superteam additions of Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker, the Mets' stacked roster and farm system, and why teams like Pittsburgh can scout great talent but can't hold onto it. They also get into the salary cap debate, Steve Cohen's "no captain" declaration, and whether meddling owners ever really help their teams. And in Pop That Culture, they tackle the biggest controversy heading into the Winter Olympics: Norway's ski jumping suits, a crotch-area aerodynamics scandal that has to be heard to be believed. Find Us On Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Rick Garcia: @RickGarciaNews on X (Twitter) Follow Corey Nathan: @coreysnathan on Substack, Threads, Instagram, X & more Key Takeaways 1. The Dodgers Just Keep Getting Better Yahoo Sports graded the Dodgers' offseason an A+, and it's hard to argue. Adding Edwin Diaz from the Mets and Kyle Tucker as a free agent gives them arguably the deepest roster in the game (even if Tucker now ranks as maybe the seventh-best player on his own team). 2. Corey Is Very Excited About the Mets (No Surprise There) Two surefire Hall of Famers in Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, a legit ace in Freddie Peralta, a deep rotation, improved defense up the middle, and a top-five farm system, even after trading prospects. Rookie of the Year candidate Nolan McLean headlines a wave of young talent coming up. Corey believes. Rick is... skeptical. 3. The "Most Improved" List Has a West Coast Bias Problem A MLB.com ranking of teams that improved most this offseason had the Giants and Rockies ahead of the Mets. The Rockies! Corey had thoughts. Many thoughts. The list is based on "projected WAR," which only raises more questions. 4. Small-Market Teams Are Wasting Their Advantages Pittsburgh has one of the best farm systems in baseball, including the top overall prospect, but keeps developing players for wealthier teams to sign away. Rick and Corey agree the game needs a salary floor, not just a luxury tax, to force lower-payroll owners to actually invest in their teams. 5. Steve Cohen Says No Captains, Ever The Mets owner drew headlines by declaring there will never be a team captain while he owns the club. Rick's take: that's exactly the kind of call owners shouldn't be making. Corey's take: Cohen is actually a good owner who trusts his front office. And Lindor leads whether he has a C on his jersey or not. 6. CrotchGate Comes to the Winter Olympics Norway's ski jumping team has been caught altering the crotch area of its suits to gain an aerodynamic edge. The physics actually make sense. A roomier suit creates lift during the V-position jump. Some athletes allegedly went further than just tailoring. Rick and Corey debate whether this is innovative gamesmanship or just cheating. There is only one correct answer. Or maybe two. The season starts. The arguments never do.

Aaron Judge's age-34 season raises urgency for the Yankees, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. sets a bold 50/50 goal that could reshape his future. Callers debate whether it's truly World Series or bust in the Bronx, and Mets fans confront a tough truth about the Steve Cohen era: big spending has not yet delivered consistent results.

How do you handle it when you screw up badly? (Like really badly.) Former hedge fund trader and Wharton graduate Tom Hardin was convicted of Securities Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud, which are felonies. In 2008, during the beginning of the great finanical crisis, Tom desperately needed to put some points on the board at his fund. And since everybody else in the industry seemed to be doing it, Tom allowed himself to trade equities on material, non-public information—something he knew was illegal. After being stopped by the FBI on the streets of Manhattan, Tom agreed to become an informant and wore a wire over 40 times to aid the agency in its investigation of big fish like Steve Cohen of SAC who paid a $1.8 billion fine and Rajaratnam of of Galleon Group who went to jail for 7.5 years. I spoke to Tom this week about his new book, Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants. A scrappy, middle-class kid from suburban Atlanta (Go Braves!), Tom willed himself into the University of Pennsylvania's famed Wharton School of Business, which launched him into the finance industry. He eventually earned a seat at a prestigious hedge fund and was on his way until the intense pressure of the gig led him to make a terrible decision that earned him only $46,000 but ended his career. Today, Tom works with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, law firms, business schools, and leadership teams, delivering keynotes and advisory engagements on behavioral ethics, culture risk, and organizational conduct. NOTE: The actor in 'Traffic' actor whose name I was trying to remember is Benicio Del Toro, not Guillermo Del Toro. Please forgive me. Please ⁠rate and review⁠ ⁠⁠Reasonably Happy⁠ HERE⁠  (DO IT!)    Read ⁠Paul's ⁠⁠Substack newsletter⁠⁠⁠ HERE  Pre-order Tom's book HERE. 

Have the Yankees missed the window to take advantage of Aaron Judge's prime years? Plus, we assess Steve Cohen's patience level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Steve Cohen starting to run out of patience with David Stearns? What about Carlos Mendoza? Plus, Giancarlo Stanton echoes Aaron Judge's thoughts about the offseason for the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring Training is officially here — and Bleed Los is back. Drea and Anthony break down a packed week around the Dodgers, including: Alex Vesia's emotional message that moved the clubhouse Vesia striking out Shohei Ohtani in Live BP Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Bryce Harper reacting to Dodgers spending — and approving Walker Buehler signs minor league deal with the Padres — what does it mean? The new ABS Challenge System — good or bad for baseball? Tony Clark stepping down and what it means for MLB labor talks Owners vs. Owners? Is a lockout brewing? Roster updates: ️ Kiké Hernández re-signs ️ Max Muncy extended ️ Evan Phillips returns (but won't be ready until post All-Star break) ️ Ben Rortvedt claimed by the Mets — coincidence? ️ Steve Cohen comments on Edwin Diaz and Dodgers spending Injury Watch: Tommy Edman confirmed out for Opening Day. So who plays second base? Hyeseong Kim vs. Alex Freeland — is this a real camp battle? Plus: “Homecoming: The Tokyo Series” hits theaters Feb 23rd/24th. Spring has arrived. The drama is building. And the road to another October is underway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss updates at Mets Spring Training. Owner Steve Cohen spoke to the media and said that the Mets will NEVER have a captain under his ownership...and a few other things. PLUS, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor speak on their relationship, and injury updates. Join us! 00:00-11:52: The Mets will NEVER have a captain under Steve Cohen's ownership. Sorry, Francisco Lindor 11:53-20:40: Other things that Steve Cohen has said at Spring Training - regarding last year's failures, what the standard is now, Kyle Tucker, and the new group 20:41-24:12: The relationship between Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlblb #springtraining #mlbspringtraining #metsbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #podcast #baseball #hotstove #lindor #juansoto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about Mets owner Steve Cohen saying he isn't scared of the Dodgers' 'formidable' spending, Cohen stonewalling a captain in the Mets clubhouse, the chances of a career revival for Walker Buehler with the Padres, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about the Miami Dolphins releasing WR Tyreek Hill, Mets owner Steve Cohen saying he isn't afraid of the Dodgers' 'formidable' spending, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: The Weeknd Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan and Tiki dig into the archives to fact-check Steve Cohen: Has the Mets owner always been against naming a team captain, or did the locker room issues force his hand? The guys debate the "bastardization" of the captaincy in MLB, leading to a heated argument about John Franco's tenure wearing the "C." Later, they decode Cohen's "good boy" comments regarding a potential MLB salary cap and why Evan is convinced the owner is just playing nice with the league. Plus, a look at the available free-agent quarterbacks for the Jets—is Derek Carr the stabilizer they need?—and Evan prepares to pressure Carlos Mendoza on batting Juan Soto leadoff.

From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): First, we heard from David Stearns. Now we hear from good ole' Steve Cohen. I'm sure he has nothing of note to say. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Cohen says the Mets will “never” have a captain as long as he owns the team, but the guys dig into the archives and compare it to what Cohen said a year earlier to see if this is a real flip or just a tone change. Then, Cohen's vague salary cap answer turns into a debate about owners, leverage, and what's coming with MLB labor tension. Plus, the phones light up with Jets quarterback talk as Evan builds his “available QB” big board with Derek Carr near the top, and the crew tees up how aggressive the Giants and Jets should be this offseason. Finally, Cinco de Luncho returns with “Top 5 Non Hall of Famers Who'd Raise Their Team's Ceiling."

Steve Cohen said there will never be a captain of the Mets while he owns the team. Is that the wrong approach? Plus, an edition of Cuddle, Marry, Trash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Cohen made it clear that he expects more winning from the Mets. What would make this season a success? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Judge isn't happy with the way the Yankees handled the start of free agency, Steve Cohen isn't happy about the lack of winning by the Mets & no one is happy about our flooded bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C-Lo's update starts with Steve Cohen loving the spring training energy but feeling "annoyed" without a championship. We hear Cody Bellinger on his free agency and Buck Showalter's simple "play better". A look way back at Chris Russo and Fran Healy discussing golfing where Joe DiMaggio plays. Plus, Jameis Winston claims he has 12 seasons left in him.

Boomer is out as Gio & Jerry discuss the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill, Miami's tank mode, Tua's status. Following updates on Aaron Judge and Steve Cohen's remarks about the off season, the guys discuss everything from Gio's 6th-grade trip and a debate erupting over Brian Cashman's remarks. The focus shifts to potential Mets blame for a bad season start. The show concludes with 2026 hot seat coaches, ending with whether Aaron Judge will become more vocal against the Yankees. We also give you the usual crazy asides that keep it interesting.

Boomer is out, so it's Gio & Jerry starting with the Dolphins releasing Tyreek Hill and appearing to be in tank mode. Gio is not a Tyreek fan at all. Before C-Lo's first update has Aaron Judge's impatience with the Yankees' slow offseason and Steve Cohen's refusal to name a captain and discussing the Dodgers. Finally, Gio discussed watching the survival show, Alone.

If the Mets stumble early, the blame game begins, with both Stearns and Mendoza in the crosshairs. C-Lo's update features Steve Cohen's annoyance at the championship drought, plus Cody Bellinger on free agency and Buck Showalter's "play better" mantra. We revisit 1991 with Chris Russo and Fran Healy discussing Joe DiMaggio's golf spots, Jameis Winston's claim of 12 seasons left, and a closing debate on which NFL broadcasters could run for President.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball! Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon. Get $25 off your first grading submission with PSA at https://bit.ly/JomboyBaseballToday with code TODAY25 Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 00:00 INTRO04:22 Aaron Judge *almost* calls out the Yankees on their offseason09:02 Steve Cohen says there will never be a Mets captain19:55 Why would Tony Vitello bring this up?32:20 Bryce Harper speaks on Dave Dombrowski's comments38:59 Have you ever heard an MLB prospect talked about this way?48:02 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Spring Training fully underway in Florida and Arizona, we're starting to hear more and more from those in the baseball world about their thoughts on this offseason. Between how New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge voiced his displeasure with his club's slow-moving offseason and Bryce Harper not being too happy with how he was spoken about by Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, things are getting spicy.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about which of these headlines are actually big deals and which aren't, including Steve Cohen saying there won't be a captain for the New York Mets as long as he owns the team and a couple of players with questionable thoughts on position changes. Then, the guys get into the San Diego Padres having a busy week that saw them bring in Nick Castellanos, along with other free agents, to fill out their roster and signing General Manager A.J. Preller to a long-term deal.Later, Jake and Jordan present the grand finale to this year's Scott Boras Scoreboard after a flurry of his players received new deals and Roman Anthony replaced Corbin Carroll on Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster. They close the show by reintroducing the 26-and-under rankings for this season after big players graduated from the list last season.0:34 - Tony Clark update3:20 - The Opener: Hot Springs Training headlines39:05 - Around the League: Padres keeping busy48:03 - Team USA roster update50:38 - Scott Boras Scoreboard finale59:41 - 2026 26-and-under rankings Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Steve Cohen had a lot to say yesterday, including that the Mets will never name someone captain under Cohen's leadership. Is their drama between Francisco Lindor & Juan Soto? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-Cohen told media yesterday that the Mets will never have a captain as long as he's owner of the team, saying the locker room shouldsort things out year in, year out-A captain usually means accountability and leadership…is that something that is overrated in sports or not?Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hour 1: Tommy talks about Steve Cohen's ownership prowess, gets into an argument with a caller about that and can't figure out the word "sherbet".

Tommy opens up his Monday evening show by talking about how much he appreciated Mets Owner Steve Cohen's comments from earlier in the day.

Mike discusses Steve Cohen's comments and offseason expectations for the Mets, MLB Labor unrest and viewer emails on the Jets, Giants and Gerrit Cole. 00:50 MLB Labor Unrest 03:30 Steve Cohen Comments 10:45 Remember Robert Duvall 14:00 Giants Success with Parcells and Young 16:19 Mets Pitching in 2026 19:06 The Winter Olympics 32:20 Expectations for Gerritt Cole #yankees #mets #giants #jets #betriversnetwork

Mets owner Steve Cohen spoke to reporters on Monday, leaving the guys with another good impression. Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor could miss Opening Day with a hamate bone injury, and Juan Soto is moving to left field? Despite it all, the Mets' Spring Training vibes are great. Chris and Jack break down all the latest Mets news on this episode of Bleav in Mets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(SHOW OPEN): Keith highlights how baseball is not the same game we are used to after hearing from Steve Cohen and Aaron Judge.

On Night 26 of 40 Days & 40 Nights, Dexter Henry of New York Post Sports joins the show to discuss All-Star Weekend and preview the second half of the season for the Knicks. Plus, Tyreek Hill gets cut by the Dolphins and Steve Cohen speaks out on Mets expectations this season.

Steve Cohens says the Mets will never anoint a captain; Robert Duvall RIP. All Star weekend was done rather well; However the Anthem was butchered. Steve Cohen owns one of two existing golden toilets. Does he actually use it? Tom Seaver's family selling off personal Mets items; Aaron Judge thoughts on brutal winter. Plus Carton claims to be the best free throw shooter in the building

Steve Cohens says the Mets will never anoint a captain; Robert Duvall RIP

Steve Cohen owns one of two existing golden toilets. Does he actually use it?

Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball season is in full swing. Not regular season. But, you get it. Rob Manfred met with the media. More CBA negations. More prediction markets. The usual for commissioners these days. (15:34) Mets owner Steve Cohen met with the media. He is tired of losing. He will never have a captain. But he will spend and spend and spend. (33:30) The Yankees MVP had problems with the team's offseason, but then he didn't. Is he really okay with the team running it back? (41:25) Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie. He's San Diego bound. The end of his tenure in Philadelphia was an absolute mess. (47:50) Casey Wasserman is selling his agency. Casey Wasserman has been asked to stepped down as head of LA28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Cohen had a lot to say about the Mets today, including on why he'll never name another Met the captain of the team. How will salary negotiations go when MLB's CBA expires after this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan admits he watched more of the NBA All-Star Game than he has in two decades and, shockingly, he kind of loved it. The early start time actually made sense, the 12-minute “all crunch-time” games kept everyone locked in, and the effort level (hello, Wemby) was way higher than expected. But the format still had flaws, especially the tired “old heads” in the final, and LeBron's comments about USA vs. the World had the guys scratching their heads. Then the conversation turns to the real post-All-Star headline: Adam Silver's growing frustration with tanking. Evan and Tiki run through some of the most creative proposals being floated, including a tournament for the No. 1 pick, playoff incentives to make players care, and even the nuclear option, abolishing the draft entirely. And on Presidents Day, the Mets take center stage too: Steve Cohen meets the media, talks expectations, admits his frustration with how long it's been since 1986, and makes one thing crystal clear, as long as he owns the team, there will be no Mets captain. Plus, the guys react to Cohen's “I feel what the fans feel” line and what it means for the current state of the franchise heading into spring training.

Did he NBA strike gold? Plus Steve Cohen addresses Mets fans and much more

Steve Cohen shut the door on the idea of a New York Mets captain, but comments from Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto about last year's clubhouse raise even bigger questions. Is there truly no need for a captain… or is it exactly what this team lacks? Lindor insists the clubhouse was united and focused on winning, while Soto's blunt remarks about “drama” suggest something very different may have been happening behind the scenes. From chemistry questions to roster turnover to lingering rumors about tension, the conversation dives into what really went wrong and whether it actually mattered on the field. Was the Mets' disappointing season about pitching and performance… or something deeper inside the room?

As spring training opens, Mets owner Steve Cohen delivers a candid, revealing message about the 2026 season and his growing frustration with the franchise's long World Series drought. He says the vibe around this year's team feels different, more optimistic, more energized, despite major departures like Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz. But should fans buy it? We break down Cohen's most important comments, including his admission that missing the playoffs again would be unacceptable, why he believes sustained contention matters more than one magical run, and whether ownership truly understands what fans are feeling. Plus, Cohen drops a bombshell on team leadership: as long as he owns the Mets, there will be NO team captain. Is that a smart clubhouse strategy or a missed opportunity for identity and accountability? From roster turnover and offseason anxiety to the realities of building a championship team in today's MLB, this conversation gets to the heart of where the Mets stand and where they must go next. Is this finally the year the Mets become a perennial powerhouse… or are fans being asked to stay patient yet again?

The good and bad from NBA All-Star Weekend and what still needs to be fixed. St. John's - Providence brawl and Steve Cohen's thoughts on Diaz and Alonso. Hour 2.

First we heard from David Stearns. Now we hear from good ole' Steve Cohen. I'm sure he has nothing of note to say. Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things got completely unhinged on the Carton Show as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the biggest question in baseball…If Steve Cohen can spend like the Los Angeles Dodgers, why hasn't he WON like them with the New York Mets?

The February 16, 2026 edition of Locked Up Sports: Starting 5 delivers the biggest New York sports stories of the day. Mike Repole is publicly pushing for St. John's to extend Rick Pitino. Pitino says he's not going anywhere — but should fans believe him? Team USA's medal count continues to develop in the Winter Olympics as USA Hockey positions itself for a run. Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor address Mets clubhouse chemistry and their relationship heading into a critical season in Queens. With NBA All-Star Weekend behind us, are the Knicks true championship contenders or just a strong regular season team? Steve Cohen comments on Mets offseason negotiations, missing out on Kyle Tucker, clubhouse chemistry, and shuts down the possibility of ever naming another Mets captain. Five stories. One show. The best New York sports talk on the internet.

Send a textErik and Brian are joined by Laura Albanese, who covers the New York Mets for Newsday. She shares her insights from spring training, including why Steve Cohen says there will be no Mets captain under his ownership.  Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts HereFree delivery on your first order over $35.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.The ED/BC Podcast. You think you hate it now, but wait until you listen to it.

Will and Steve are back, and baseball discourse is exhausting.-Did the Yankees do enough?-Relievers who move the needle-Interpreting playoff results-Why does Steve Cohen exist?-The Kyle Tucker QuestionAll that and more on the latest from Yankees Files!

This week Kevin & Patrick welcome, Craig Shapiro. They discuss, the state of macro markets, where the opportunities lie, and what it was like working with Steve Cohen. Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading:  https://secure.bigpicturetrading.com/membership/signup/jpX05srf Subscribe To Patrick's YouTube Chanell: https://www.youtube.com/@Patrick_Ceresna Visit our merch store!!! https://www.themarkethuddlemerch.com/ To receive our emails with the charts and links each week, please register at: https://markethuddle.com/

Evan makes one thing clear right away: he does not hate the move, but he is not celebrating either. The Mets are undeniably better after adding Freddy Peralta, and the rotation finally looks respectable. The problem is the price. Two top-100 prospects for a pitcher Evan believes is a one-year rental based on the track record of David Stearns. That sparks a deeper conversation about what the Mets are actually building under Stearns and Steve Cohen. Is this a smart year-to-year strategy, or a risky way to live as a fan? Evan lays out why a rental only works if it leads to a World Series run, compares the move to past Mets rentals, and asks fans the real question: what result makes this trade worth it? Plus, a hilarious and painfully real dad moment from Madison Square Garden, where Evan has to explain to his kids both Nets misery and why Jet Williams is suddenly no longer a Mets prospect.