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*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* There is interest in bringing back an old friend! Michael King has made some big changes since leaving the Yankees. His lower arm slot and adjusted angle have boosted his fastball, while his sweeper gives righties serious trouble. We break down how he tunnels his pitches to lefties, the role of his changeup and sinker, and why his approach makes him so tough to hit. Sh...

Brunson dominates as the Knicks eliminate the loser Magic in Vegas! We break down Brunson's 40 ball, KAT cooking Wendell Carter, how the Knicks punished Orlando’s switching, and why the offense looks more dynamic. Plus, some defensive adjustments, and what to watch heading into the Cup Final vs Spurs. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 3:40 Stay Connected With Us! 4:02 Towns Dominates Anothe...

Breaking down why Freddy Peralta makes so much sense for the Yankees. Prime age, ace production, elite underlying metrics, a deep swing-and-miss pitch mix, and a team friendly expiring deal. From dominant regular season and postseason experience to how he fits the current rotation and trade market. This why Cashman should be all in! 0:00 Intro 0:27 Pitching Over Hitting! 3:11 Quick Profile 7:48 Pi...

The Knicks are off again today! In this show, we are breaking down how Mike Brown is evolving the Knicks’ offense, navigating the Hart/KAT duo, and what the team’s defensive ceiling looks like this season. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 2:51 Difference In Overall Offense 8:51 Stay Connected With Us! 9:19 Hart/Towns Dynamic 17:23 Defensive Ceiling 23:11 Final Thoughts 24:17 Stay Connected With Us! 25:00 Trivia...

The Knicks survived a wild first quarter, then clamped down and held the Raptors to 13 points in the second to take over the game. The wings cleaned everything up in help, KAT did some nice switching and controlled the paint, and the Knicks handled Toronto's defensive coverages pretty well. New York settled in on both ends nicely. Vegas!! 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 4:12 Defense Flipp...

Does this young, talented lefty with ace upside make sense in the BX? We break down MacKenzie Gore, his stuff, pitch mix against both lefties and righties, fastball location and changeup, and how New York’s pitching development could unlock his full potential. Also, a look at possible trade packages and what the Yankees would give up to get controllable MLB talent like Gore. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Yanks...

Another big one at MSG as the Knicks beat Orlando to stay hot at home. Strong nights from OG and the bigs to hold it down without KAT. We also discuss a potential Brunson trend? The Knicks head to Toronto next for the NBA Cup quarterfinal. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Recap & Thoughts 5:55 Brunson Screening Trend? 11:22 Held It Down Without Towns 14:38 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Huk 16:42 Bing Bong Ga...

That was a nice rebound win. Brunson responded, Mikal steady again, Deuce scorching from three, and KAT dominated on every level! We hit on the Giannis chatter and why the idea just isn’t realistic for the Knicks in a couple of ways, then break down how good their pinch post offense looked with KAT as the hub. We also touch on the defensive issues that still popped up despite holding the Hornets t...

Rough outing in the worst city in the world. There were a few bright spots, mostly in the first half, but Boston really capitalized on the Knicks’ spacing issues on offense and took advantage of some poor pick-and-roll defense. Speaking of, this was not Mike Brown's best game, lineup wise. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 1:55 Exploiting Ghost Coverages Early 4:02 Stack Defense & Bridg...

Could the Yankees be about to land Sandy Alcantara? We break down how this potential blockbuster trade could flip the rotation, shake up the playoff race, and change the future of the team. Don’t miss the full breakdown -- pros, cons, and everything in between! 0:00 Intro 0:26 Bowden's Comments 3:57 Quick Profile 6:44 Potential Cost 13:01 Pitch Mix 15:31 Major Concern? 18:49 Pitching Reality C...

Your Knicks are now 10-1 at MSG to kick off the season! In this episode, we dive into their latest victory over the Raptors. Finally nice to see a New York team beat Canada since the one from the Bronx couldn't do the honors. Let’s break it down! From KAT’s tale of two halves, to Mike Brown tinkering, to Mikal shutting things down on defense, and everything in between! 0:00 Intro 0:25 Recap &a...

Quarterfinals it is. That was a smart and steady approach to beat the Bucks last night, built around the Brunson/Hart short pick-and-roll. The Knicks kept punishing the Bucks hedges by putting Hart in the pocket and letting Brunson read every tag and rotation. Add in Brunson's big third quarter scoring burst and you get a game where the Knicks controlled the pace and the matchup all night. Tun...

A look at why the Yankees are eyeing Tatsuya Imai and what he could bring to their rotation. I break down his pitch mix, his fit in New York, and whether he is worth the investment. Plus some context on who he is and why his game is starting to explode overseas. Tune in for a full scouting style breakdown and what this move would mean for the Yanks in the big pic! 0:00 Intro 0:25 Hal Speaks And I...

Fun! A dominant win in Buzz City! The Knicks put together one of their cleanest two-way games of the season. Hart set the tone in a spaced out, cut-heavy offense, Mikal was everywhere, and Brunson put up 33. We break down how the NYK attacked crossmatches, pushed in transition, and created easy looks all night, plus what’s ahead. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 6:14 The Best Version Of This O...

Nice little home win. Ugly first half, but the Knicks locked in during the third quarter. KAT dominated in two-man action with Brunson and Kolek. In this episode, we break down how KAT sliced up the Nets, how his spacing and gravity keep boosting the offense, and why these motion offense sets help Mikal and everyone else. 0:00 Intro 0:29 Recap & Thoughts 4:03 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KA...

The Yankees have expired relievers and non-tendered relievers! In this show, we're breaking down their bullpen needs, recent departures, free agent targets, and returning arms. Who should the team add to bolster the late-inning roster? Let's discuss. 0:00 Intro 2:29 Bullpen Needs 6:51 Williams & Weaver 10:16 Non-Tendered Relievers 15:57 PROMO BREAK 17:01 Cheaper Relievers 21:04 Brand N...

Concerning. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 2:34 Quitter's DNA 4:35 So Far From Perfect 9:30 Defense Is Grotesque 14:21 PROMO BREAK 15:19 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson 16:43 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Clarkson 17:23 Up Next 19:26 Trivia 19:52 Outro *SUPPORT THE POD* https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28 Audio🎧: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bd4/id1498281...

A win is a win? Wow, that was brutal. Knicks defense is under the microscope! In this show, we break down their aggressive help scheme that’s been giving opponents open threes while not really stopping drives. We dive into the drawbacks, how it’s affecting matchups like this game, and what it means for their offense. All that and plenty more! 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 2:34 Gap Help Sche...

Trent Grisham is back, and we are all confused. Let's talk. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Grisham Re-Signs! 4:45 Offseason Implications 13:29 PROMO BREAK 14:26 Dominguez Future 22:31 PROMO BREAK 22:57 Final Thoughts 25:13 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%3D4 Blog📝: https://bd4blog.wordpress.co...

The Knicks still have not won on the road. In this one, KAT struggled, their zone help kept surrendering open threes, and suddenly Mike Brown is a villain? 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 6:00 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mikal 8:04 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Clarkson 9:08 Zone Help: Torched On Threes 14:58 Bad Mike Brown Game? 20:53 Towns Decision-Making 23:59 PROMO BREAK 24:54 Up Ne...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* That was a fun one. The Knicks bounced back from a tough loss to the Magic with a solid win over the Heat. Quick episode today, but we will be back at full strength in the next one. Did someone say zone coverage? Let's talk! 0:00 Intro 0:25 Recap & Thoughts 3:30 Equal-Opportunity Offense 5:07 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT 6:56 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserve...

Very concerning. Let's talk. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 4:41 Where Were Their Counters?? 10:57 PROMO BREAK 12:01 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson 14:05 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet 15:07 Up Next 16:07 Trivia 16:39 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%3D4 Blo...

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* The Knicks have won five straight and are also undefeated at home to start the season! From the offense clicking to Brunson’s brilliance and the overall energy shift, let’s break this one down. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Recap & Thoughts 2:56 In The Lows Too... 7:22 Offensive Flow: System In Motion 12:30 Energy Wavered 17:27 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson 19:56 Bing...

That was fun! The Knicks took care of the lowly Brooklyn Nets at The Garden last night. In this episode, we dive into the offense, talk about the value of spacing, break down some film, and more. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Recap & Thoughts 8:02 Brunson/KAT Gravity 12:11 Clip 1: Brunson/KAT Empty PnR 14:23 Clip 2: Brunson/KAT Empty PnR 15:52 Clip 3: Mikal/KAT Empty PnR 18:18 Clip 4: Brunson/KAT Slot Hando...

On this day off, we dive deep into the Knicks’ performance against the Wolves. From defensive schemes to offensive flow, we break down in film what worked, what didn’t, and how key players are impacting the team’s 2025 identity. 0:00 Intro 2:15 Coaching Emphasis & Philosophy 6:48 PROMO BREAK 7:12 Exploiting Crossmatches 9:28 Clip 1: Brunson/Hart PnR 10:50 Clip 2: McBride/Anunoby PnP 12:52 Gett...