Ahead of Opening Day 2025, Flip and Justin weigh the strength of the current Yankees roster, identify three players they feel have to take a step forward for the team to succeed and give their reasons why this year will be better than the last. The pair touch on Juan Soto’s latest comments on his free agent decision and wrap it up by giving their World Series predictions.
In the wake of Giancarlo Stanton’s immediate future being uncertain, Flip and Justin discuss why the Yankees need to bring in more offense. They size up the challenge of the Yankees winning the AL East now that the Red Sox added Alex Bregman. Plus, thoughts on hair policies and postgame stadium songs.
John and Justin weigh in on the offseason silence throughout baseball and what can be done to spice up the activity in the winter months. The hosts examine the pros and cons of the Yankees having an in-house solution at third base. Lastly, with the NBA trade deadline approaching, Justin has Flip blind rank five of the biggest trades in Yankees history.
John and Justin discuss what the Yankees still need to add this offseason, the options to fill a spot in the infield, Alex Bregman’s future, and why the AL East is seemingly in decline.
John and Justin break down what “tomorrow” looks like for the Yankees and baseball in New York following Juan Soto’s reported signing with the Mets.
Flip and Justin try to pick up the pieces after the Yankees performance in Game 5 of the World Series. They wonder what the fundamental shortcomings stem from, and how to address it for next year. Speaking of next year, the hosts look to what comes next following Juan Soto’s comments after Game 5.
Flip and Justin reflect on the first three games of the World Series, and how the Yankees should have never been in a 3-0 hole. They discuss the residual results of an epic Game 1, and how and why the Yankees' strengths have not shown up in the Fall Classic.
Flip and Justin size up a massive World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers. Both look back at the journey the Yankees have been on from a year ago until now, and they explain what needs to go right for the Yankees in a World Series that’s made for everyone. The hosts also discuss how this matchup impacts the business of the sport.
Flip and Justin look back at the first two games of the ALCS and wonder what Aaron Judge’s first home run of October could lead to. The Yankees are on the doorstep of a pennant despite not playing their best brand of baseball. Can it hold up? Plus, both explain why they would make lineup changes ahead of Game 3 in Cleveland.
Flip and Justin discuss what they saw from the first two games of the ALDS between the Yankees and Royals, wonder if momentum is still with the Yankees, and whether the supporting cast of each team will decide this series.
Flip and Justin get set for the Royals-Yankees ALDS matchup, and explain why Kansas City might be the biggest obstacle the Yankees face the entire month of October. The hosts detail what areas of this Yankees team excite and worry them as the team gets ready for Game 1 on Saturday. Pre and postgame coverage of every postseason game is on YES Network and the YES app!
With less than three weeks to go, are the Yankees primed to peak at the end of the regular season? Have the recent moves given us the best version of the Yankees roster all season? John and Justin answer those questions, their concerns (or lack there of) regarding recent cold streaks for Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, and give us their projected playoff series rotations. Plus, John tries to guess what Justin has in common with Brad Pitt (hint: not much)!
John and Justin try to gauge the fans’ satisfaction level of the first-place New York Yankees. They discuss whether Aaron Judge’s home run chase in 2024 is more exciting than 2022. They also wonder which pursuit has more juice: Judge’s home run pursuit or Shohei Ohtani’s pursuit of a 50/50 season? Lastly, the hosts try and figure out the most optimal Yankees bullpen over the final month and into the postseason.
John and Justin give their biggest takeaways from the Yankees 5-1 road trip through Boston and Philadelphia. They examine whether Alex Verdugo and Gleyber Torres have turned a corner on offense and look at the emergence of Austin Wells. Then, the hosts examine the Yankees' moves at the trade deadline and whether they made enough additions. Plus, 26 Emmy nominations!
John and Justin feel like it’s time for what’s become the annual question out of the All-Star break: just who are the Yankees?! The hosts wonder if the Yankees are good enough to be the most aggressive team ahead of the trade deadline. And with the deadline itself, both believe it is crucial for MLB to start pushing the deadline date back to mid-August.
Flip and Justin discuss their biggest concerns with the Yankees, and which areas currently need the most fixing from outside the organization. Both believe the first series against the Red Sox exposed some deficiencies on this Yankees team, and why the Yankees have the talent to return to playing well. The hosts also wonder why the Yankees have yet to play at a higher level against division opponents.
John and Justin look back at the weekend series against the Dodgers, and why October only holds the true “statement series.” The hosts examine what the lineup is without Juan Soto, and express their level of concern over the right side of the Yankees infield. Both explain why Aaron Judge has ascended to another level among all-time Yankee greats.
Flip and Justin discuss the team’s biggest surprises through the first 50 games. Flip believes bullpen upgrades will be needed and addressed. The duo discusses what choices the Yankees will have to make once DJ LeMahieu and Gerrit Cole return from their respective injuries, and they dive into Hal Steinbrenner’s recent comments about Juan Soto and payroll sustainability.
Flip and Justin discuss the Yankees' current success without Gerrit Cole, and how it can be sustained. Does Juan Soto’s impending free agency come to mind with every great thing he does on the field? How juiced up are you for the Astros series? Plus, the Knicks and Rangers playoff run and what it does for New York City.
Flip and Justin discuss Aaron Boone’s ejection in Monday’s game vs Oakland and how little public accountability umpires have received. They give their way-too-early impressions and concerns on the Yankees season thus far, thoughts on John Sterling’s retirement, and a quick reflection on Whitey Ford.
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