Concrete Jungle: A New York Baseball Podcast

As the calendar moved from June to July, the Mets and Yankees both had miserable weeks. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the Yankees losing ground to Tampa Bay and more of Aaron Boone's weak comments. The guys then turn to the Mets where their struggles continued in their first full week with Andy Green at the helm and potential issues between with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor arise.

Just weeks after a vote of confidence, the Mets have a new leader for the remainder of 2026. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo react and break down the firing of Carlos Mendoza last week and where the Mets head from here for the rest of the season. Next, the guys discuss the Yankees having their June Swoon in Boston as the offense struggled all week.

The Mets and Yankees had less than glamorous weeks as they both failed to win more than three games. The Mets failed to reach .500 and were laughed off the field in Philadelphia. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap another disappointing week and discuss rehab games starting for Francisco Lindor, Ronny Mauricio, and Tyrone Taylor. The guys move to the Yankees where they dominated the White Sox but got...

Concrete Jungle returns after a week off to recap the happenings for the Mets and Yankees. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the Yankees catching back up to the Rays, Gerrit Cole's hot return, and the continuing woes behind the plate. For the Mets, the guys talk about whether they have it in them to do anything better than be a .500 team, Juan Soto leading the offense, and Kodai Senga's st...

The Mets were able to take two of three over the weekend and win the first round of the Subway Series against the Yankees in the 2026 season. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap the weekend and breakdown the biggest headlines including Max Fried dealing with an elbow injury and the Mets giving Carlos Mendoza a vote of confidence.

The Mets and Yankees didn't have the glamorous weeks they were hoping for. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap the Yankees' interesting week that was capped off with the Brewers sweeping them and Spencer Jones getting the call up to the big leagues. The guys discuss what the Mets can do at this point as they struggled to have an above .500 week. Lastly, the guys preview the Subway Series this...

News broke Monday morning that legendary Yankees radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling passed away. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo pay homage to open Concrete Jungle for the week. The guys also talk about Anthony Volpe being optioned to AAA following his activation from the IL and the Mets struggles continuing last week.

The past week once again was a tale of two different games for the Mets and Yankees. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo talk about the Mets' continued struggles and why the offense is to blame at this point. The guys discuss the future of manager Carlos Mendoza after the Red Sox fired their coaching staff. The guys talk about the offense continuing the charge for the Yankees and what moves may be done...

It was two different weeks for the Mets and Yankees last week. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the Mets' woes as the losing streak reaches 11. They talk about what can change for the team and what extreme measures they could take. The guys talk about the offense coming alive for the Yankees last week and the impacts in different ways Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm currently have made for the tea...

The Yankees and Mets had a terrible, no good week. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo review the week and discuss what both teams should do to reverse the negative trends early on this season. They take a look at the week ahead and highlight the key games coming up.

The Mets and Yankees were able to continue their good starts to the 2026 season over the past week. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap the week that was and look ahead to the week ahead as both squads have home series. The guys discuss the Juan Soto injury for the Mets and the Yankees' bullpen showing some cracks. Paul also talks about seeing Jasson Dominguez, Spencer Jones, and Carlos Lagrange p...

A new season of baseball has begun and Concrete Jungle has returned for the 2026 season! Kyle Evans and Paul Russo look at the season ahead for the Mets and Yankees. They discuss the expectations for the squads and what they expect to see throughout the season.

The Yankees came up very short in World Series battle with the Dodgers, falling in five games to their old National League foe. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo dive into what went wrong from the start of the series for the Bronx Bombers. The guys talk about if there are really any positives to take from the series. Lastly, they look to the offseason with Juan Soto headlining another strong free agent cl...

For the first time since 2009, the Yankees are back in the World Series. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo get you prepared for the Fall Classic with everything you need to know. The Dodgers await in Los Angeles for the Bronx Bombers, after beating the Mets in the NLCS. The guys also recap the Mets' postseason run and what their offseason may look like.

The Mets and Yankees have found themselves in the championship series, with the World Series mere feet away. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the series so far and what each team has done well and what they need to improve on to make it a Subway Series for the title. The guys dive into what will be ahead for the week as by the time next podcast rolls around, the outcome of the series will be dete...

The Mets red hot miracle run continues to the NLCS. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap the NLDS series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets will wait a day to see who they will face as the Dodgers and Padres head to a Game Five out west. The Yankees are in the driver's seat against the Royals in the ALCS. The guys recap the series so far before Thursday night's Game Four in Kansas City.

The calendar is in October which means it is postseason time for the MLB. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo break down the Mets in the Wild Card Round so far. A win-or-go-home Game Three awaits the team on Thursday in Milwaukee for the Mets. For the Yankees, the Royals will head to The Bronx for Game One of the ALDS on Saturday. The guys preview the series and the potential matchups that may await beyond...

The final week of the MLB season is giving fans exactly what they want. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the latest from the Mets and Yankees. The Mets are still in the driver's seat for their postseason destiny, but the weather plays the agent of chaos. The Yankees need one win for the AL East crown. The guys also talk about the latest on the injury report with just a few days left to go.

The Yankees are officially heading back to the postseason. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the team heading back to the playoffs, clinching on Wednesday night. They talk about the next steps for the team for the AL East crown and some new drama against the Red Sox. The guys talk about the Mets continuing to roll, despite a hiccup against the Phillies. Kyle and Paul discuss some health news for b...

It was a winning week for the New York baseball teams. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap another successful week for the Mets that did see their winning streak end, but a surge to the second wild card spot occurred. The guys talk about the Yankees getting back to winning and a roster shake up. They preview the week ahead and touch on Rochester and Syracuse.

The Yankees are on the struggle bus as Clay Holmes has been temporarily removed from the closer role. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss what the Yankees can do in the interim to solve the high-leverage puzzle. The Mets are riding a seven-game winning streak. The guys talk about the team's standing in the wild card race and Francisco Lindor having another spectacular season. Kyle and Paul previ...

It hasn't been the greatest week for the Mets and Yankees. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss what is happening during this important game stretch. They update the injury reports and preview the week ahead. They update things in Rochester and Syracuse as the Red Wings have their worst run of games of the season so far.

It has been another solid week for the Mets and Yankees. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo recap the Mets rolling through Miami and then Baltimore. They discuss a couple of firsts that have occurred within the team. The guys talk about the Yankees doing what they had to do for the past week. They update the Aaron Judge tracker as 60 home runs is back on the table. Kyle and Paul preview the week ahead for...

Aaron Judge is the fastest to 300 career home runs in MLB history. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the feat and what could be next for the Yankee captain. The guys discuss the rough week for the Mets but a nice rebound game on Wednesday. They update the injury and transaction report and discuss this week's Thruway Cup.

The Yankees have had a middle-of-the-road week. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the continued pitching woes for Nestor Cortes and if it's deeper with Marcus Stroman. The Mets continue to roll as they jump the Braves into the playoff picture. Kyle and Paul talk about how the expectations continue to change for the team positively. They update the injury report, preview the weekend, and check...