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*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* That was some awful defense, and we break down exactly why in a quick film session. Plus, the Knicks’ late game offense was not good either, but as usual, not for the reason everyone keeps pointing to. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Recap & Thoughts 5:37 Film Analysis: ICE Coverage 12:29 Alvarado Garden Debut 13:54 Stay Connected With Us! 14:43 Disappointing Offense Late 21:40 Bi...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* How are we feeling, Yankees fans? We break down Goldy’s return, what it means for Rice, whether “running it back” is actually the right move, and if that narrative even holds up. All that and more. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Will Rice Lose Reps? 4:46 Goldy Mashes Lefties! 6:58 Great Insurance 8:13 Veteran Leader 10:12 Promising Metrics 12:45 Stay Connected With Us! 13:40 Running...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Football fans can thank the Knicks for bringing the bad vibes to New England yesterday! In a fun Sunday matinee, the Knicks dominated the Celtics in every phase, especially after halftime. We break down their performance, Jose Alvarado’s debut, Mo Diawara’s impact, how they navigated Joe Mazulla’s coverages, and more! 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 4:51 Bing Bong...

Let's talk about Ryan Weathers! The former top prospect has a pitch mix that screams Matt Blake pitching lab. Upside arm, health questions, fascinating fit for the Yankees. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Can Ryan Weathers Breakout? 7:47 Recent Big League Success 13:02 Bullet Slider + Hard Two-Seam 15:58 Pitch Tunneling 18:21 Plan + Projections 23:02 WBC In 25 Days!! 25:17 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD* https://acco...

Let's go!! That was wild. In just a half-hour, there’s so much to break down—from the double-OT win over Denver to the injuries and the Knicks’ trade deadline moves. That's now eight in a row, but last night was the best win of the year by far. Let’s dive in. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 2:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson 5:28 How The Knicks Punished Denver's Bigs 9:18 Last Night...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Your Knicks have won seven basketball games in a row. Let's talk about why. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Can We Relax Yet? 3:21 Injuries Becoming Problematic 7:04 Spacing + Matchups! 10:36 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mikal 11:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet 13:01 Other Contributions 15:35 Absurd Numbers! 17:31 Up Next 18:20 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD* https://account....

While it's a bullpen that poses some uncertainty, a question mark doesn’t mean the chances of success are out the window. Sure, the Yankees might be juggling a few too many project arms, but in this episode, we dive into one of those arms that could surprise us all and might just remind us of a former fan favorite. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Who Is Brent Headrick? 7:08 Solid Pitch Mix 12:45 Weaver Comp?...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* With the Cardinals rebuilding, JoJo Romero could be next to move after Brendan Donovan. Should the Yankees go after the lefty arm? He brings plenty of upside, along with some quirks, and we break down what he might look like in pinstripes. 0:00 Intro 0:25 JoJo Romero Traded Next? 3:21 Stay Connected With Us! 3:46 Filthy Movement! 10:22 Soft Contact King! 13:00 Too Many...

One of my favorite wins in a long time. We despise the Lakers here (and pretty much any LA team). The Knicks defensive connectivity is really starting to pay off, and we break down why and how it showed up in this one. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Recap & Thoughts 2:46 Attentive Defense! 7:50 Ice Coverage On PnRs 12:57 Brown Flexibility 17:46 Double Bigs 19:52 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG 22:16 Bing...

The Yankees are apparently checking in on Michael Kopech. We break down why his elite fastball and move to the bullpen make him an intriguing upside play, plus the command and injury risks that come with it. Is this a low-risk high-reward arm the Yankees should gamble on? 0:00 Intro 0:26 Interest In Kopech? 5:49 Premier Fastball!! 8:15 Pitch Mix Questions 11:26 Command Issues 13:24 Injury Risk 15:...

One of their more complete wins in a while. Strong play on both ends with the defense setting the tone. We break down Mikal’s help defense, the Knicks’ rebounding, and the overall defensive performance, plus why the Josh Hart de facto center minutes continue to bog down the offense and limit Mike Brown. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 4:27 No. 1 Defense In The NBA 13:17 Hart/Starting Lineup I...

In this episode, we break down recent comments from Cashman, fan takes, and media chatter that have sparked conversation lately. The Yankees roster hasn’t changed much. Does that matter? We weigh in on all of it. Let’s dive in! 0:00 Intro 0:25 A Very Quiet Offseason 2:53 Stay Connected With Us! 3:47 Cashman's Comments 5:36 Not A Roster Issue 9:35 Hitting "Good Pitching" 12:07 Chris R...

The Knicks struggled early against the Raptors’ switch-everything defense but found a way to avoid that and use pace to take over the second half! We break down how spacing and lineup utilization continues to be key, and why their defense has been improving. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Recap & Thoughts 2:04 Spacing + Switching Issues Early 5:47 Stay Connected With Us! 6:41 Pace + Space Second Half Offense...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* The Yankees made another small move today in an offseason full of them. They added Angel Chivilli from Colorado. It is worth digging into this one. Lot of good, some big questions, and more. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Ugly On The Surface 3:25 What The Yankees See 11:01 Why This Fits The Yankees Pen 13:54 Stay Connected With Us! 14:51 Final Thoughts 17:14 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD* h...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* This one was pretty uninspiring. We dig into the same issue we have talked about all season and honestly for the past two years. The starting lineup with Josh Hart functioning as the de facto center just does not make sense and is not in this team’s best interest. Also, Mitch Robinson remains awesome. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 2:17 Brown = Thibs? 13:17 Stay...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Camilo Doval is a fascinating case. He has elite talent, yet last season’s adjustment to the Yankees proved challenging. To some, his struggles echo familiar Yankee busts, but for others there’s still reason for optimism. Here’s a look at what year two in pinstripes could hold for Doval. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Can Doval Rebound? 4:08 Too Talented To Give Up On 15:40 Unhittabl...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Austin Wells’ career has been a curious ride so far—never quite a sure-fire success, but far from the disaster some make it out to be. We dig into what’s next. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Mixed Results 4:30 The Promise 11:27 Stay Connected With Us! 12:24 Red Flags 17:42 Swing Piece? 22:54 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD* https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28 Audio🎧: https://pod...

It was ugly and sloppy at times, but the Knicks got it done in MSG South Jersey. We break down the improved defensive effort, how Nick Nurse leaned into a different crossmatch coverage, how the Knicks attacked it, and more. Two in a row! 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 3:51 Defensive Turnaround 8:25 Nurse Crossmatched Who?? 14:50 Stay Connected With Us! 15:25 Brown's Rotations 21:15 Bing...

Today we break down what to expect this season from the promising young righty Cam Schlittler. To say he impressed in 2025 would be the ultimate understatement. With a blazing fastball and solid breaking pitches, he has a lot of upside, but also some real question marks. We dive into our biggest concern and more. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Time To Shine For Cam? 6:01 Electric Stuff! 8:59 Stay Connected With...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* How do you respond to a good team that’s barely made any moves? We break it down in this episode! 0:00 Intro 0:26 The Yankees Are Very Good 6:36 The Yankees Needed To Add 13:44 Playoff Execution 18:28 Final Thoughts 20:00 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD* https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28 Audio🎧: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bd4/id1498281767?ign-mpt=uo%3...

Celebrate! Your 2026 New York Knicks actually won a game. Big shoutout to the Nets, their dozen fans, and consistently abhorrent basketball team for always being ready to serve as punching bags. Feels good. Thanks, Losers! We break it all down. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 4:59 Stay Connected With Us! 5:37 Leveraging KAT Matchups 11:48 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Hart 12:40 Bing Bong G...

I'm not much for the off-court drama, and at the end of the day, the Knicks need to get back on the court and play. In this episode, we break down a simple tweak that could make a big impact on this struggling team. 0:00 Intro 0:26 I'm Not Good At Gossip 6:41 Stay Connected With Us! 7:18 Positives Of Starting Deuce 12:27 Negatives Of Starting Hart 16:31 Stay Connected With Us! 17:02 A Mitc...

Cody Bellinger is set to make his decision this week, and it feels like he might be gone. What’s next for the Yankees? Whatever happens, Jasson Dominguez seems to be back in the picture. At least for now. Let’s talk about that. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Belli Is Gone 3:04 Dominguez Time To Shine? 5:13 Right-Handed Struggles 8:46 Athleticism Is There! 11:13 Stay Connected With Us! 12:07 Overall Expectations...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Big pitching move or not, the Yankees are going to need what they have in their staff to step up until the cavalry arrives. In this ep, we break down what Will Warren can realistically be at the big-league level. I get into his struggles, flashes of success, what actually works in his pitch mix, his left-right splits, and where the upside and risks really sit going for...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* I honestly have no idea what to talk about anymore beyond the same few issues, so I guess we might as well go there again. What the f*ck is happening to the Knicks? 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 3:18 Help Defense Is Killing This Team 9:44 They Keep Blitzing And It Also Kills 14:08 A Defensive Positive 15:42 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Deuce 17:27 Towns'...