Concrete Jungle: A New York Baseball Podcast

The beginning of August is here, and the trade deadline is in the past. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo react to the trades that the Mets and Yankees made. The guys grade how each team did and what to expect for the rest of the season in New York. 

The Mets held the upper hand on the Yankees once again in the Subway Series. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the games in Concrete Jungle. The guys also dive into the latest from each team as we sit five days away from the trade deadline. They also give updates to Rochester and Syracuse as the teams return to a weekly slate of games.

The MLB trade deadline looms on July 30. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss what the Mets may do as they find themselves in the thick of the playoff picture. Next, the guys talk about the Yankees, who will be clear buyers at the deadline. They discuss the biggest needs for the team, which has struggled recently going into the All-Star break. Kyle and Paul also share their thoughts on the All-Star G...

Kyle Evans and Paul Russo return to the studio for an all-new Concrete Jungle. The guys talk about the Yankees continuing to struggle as of late. They discuss the Mets on a potential upswing and finding themselves above .500. They wrap up the podcast discussing the latest from Rochester and Syracuse.

For what feels like the first time all season, the Mets had a better week than the Yankees. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the Mets' seven-game win streak that ended. They talk about the Yankees' struggles with injuries during an important stretch of games against the Orioles and Braves. The guys finish up discussing the Red Wings adding Dylan Crews from Harrisburg and a new food option...

The calendar is officially on June and nothing much has changed for the Mets and Yankees. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo dive in on this edition of Concrete Jungle. The guys talk about the latest for each team including the Mets playing above .500 in the month and Aaron Judge's torrid pace on offense. They update the injury and roster news and preview the weekend ahead.

After a rough start to the 2024 season, the Mets have finally hit a breaking point. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the incident with Jorge Lopez during Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers. The guys talk about what the next steps may look like for the team as they search for direction for the rest of the season. The guys talk about some updates for Mets and Yankees as well as the Red Wings and S...

It's a fast paced edition of Concrete Jungle. Paul Russo discusses the Mets continued rough patch. He talks about what the rotation may look like with David Peterson nearing a return as well as Edwin Diaz stepping away from the closer role. Paul also talks about the Yankees' week as Hal Steinbrenner talked about a potential lower payroll in 2025 and the affects it may have on Juan Soto ink...

It was once again a story of different teams doing different things on this episode of Concrete Jungle. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the Yankees' continued success to start the season, taking the series in Tampa Bay and Minnesota. They discuss the struggles of the Mets as nothing seems to working at the same time. The guys talk about Steve Cohen's interesting remarks in a since delete...

Kyle Evans and Paul Russo return in person for Concrete Jungle. They discuss what has been an up-and-down week for the Mets. The guys talk about the Yankees continuing their early season successes. They update the roster news and preview the week ahead.

The pitching staffs for the Mets and Yankees continue to carry the teams. Kyle Evans and Paul Russo discuss the latest news from the world of New York baseball. They talk the week that has been and preview the weekend ahead. The guys dive in to the controversial ending to the Mets game on Wednesday.

Kyle Evans and Paul Russo return to the studio for Concrete Jungle. A month in and both the Mets and Yankees find themselves playing some good baseball. The guys discuss the past couple of weeks and what has happened to the teams. They update the injury report keying in on Francisco Alvarez and DJ LeMahieu. Kyle and Paul preview the next slate of games and discuss the Red Wings and S-Mets as they...

The 2024 season is underway, and the Mets and Yankees have gotten off to two different starts. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss what the teams have done so far. They dive into the latest news surrounding teams, preview the weekend ahead, and check in on Rochester and Syracuse.

Concrete Jungle returns for Opening Day 2024! Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the expectations for the Mets and Yankees in the season ahead. They talk about the opening series for both teams as the Mets host the Brewers and the Yankees are on the road in Houston. The guys talk S-Mets and Red Wings as their seasons begin as well in the International League.

Plenty of news is swirling around the Mets and Yankees for this edition of Concrete Jungle. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the troubling health update on Kodai Senga who will begin the year on the injured list. They also talk about the Mets' latest signings as two veterans battle for depth roles and Adam Ottavino is working on a trouble spot. Paul and Kyle turn to the Yankees where the Blak...

Pitchers, catchers, and the rest of the rosters are descending on Florida, which means baseball is returning. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans dive into the latest happenings for the New York baseball teams on Concrete Jungle. They discuss the Yankees bringing back Lou Trivino late in the off-season, Aaron Boone's comments to open spring training, and what the minor league staff will look like. For t...

In this episode of Concrete Jungle, hosts Kyle Evans and Paul Russo dive into the electrifying Winter Meetings in MLB. They analyze the groundbreaking Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers and discuss its potential impact on the league. The spotlight then shifts to the Yankees, making waves with a strategic trade for the talented Juan Soto, and they weigh in on the acquisition of Alex Verdugo fro...

In this episode, Paul and Kyle provide an in-depth analysis of the early roster moves made by the Mets and Yankees as they gear up for the offseason. Join the conversation as they dissect the strategic decisions, shedding light on the teams' preparations for the challenges ahead. The hosts delve into the world of coaching rumors, exploring the speculations surrounding potential coaching change...

Join hosts Paul Russo and Kyle Evans as they explore the hidden gems of the Yankees and Mets farm systems, highlighting the talented minor leaguers who have earned prestigious awards. Delve into the stories behind these rising stars, learning about their journeys and the impact they might make in the big leagues. In this episode, Paul and Kyle unveil a unique twist in minor league baseball. Tune i...

In this episode, Paul Russo and Kyle Evans dissect the final series of the season for both teams. They explore the Yankees' strategic move of asking back Sean Casey as the hitting coach for the upcoming year, discussing the potential impact of this coaching decision. Shifting gears to the Mets, Paul and Kyle delve into the team's managerial choices, including the noteworthy news that Buck...

Join hosts Paul Russo and Kyle Evans for an engaging episode where they dive into the latest happenings in the world of New York baseball. In this episode, the dynamic duo discusses the New York Yankees' impressive three-game winning streak, a remarkable turn of events after their postseason hopes were dashed. They also delve into the details of the upcoming third-party audit, offering insight...

Join hosts Paul Russo and Kyle Evans as they candidly dissect the Mets and Yankees both grappling with the reality of postseason elimination, reflecting on the highs and lows of their seasons. The spotlight shines on Aaron Judge's remarkable three-home run game and his insightful season comments. While the Mets may have missed the playoffs, they've embraced the spoiler role, and Paul and K...

Join hosts Paul Russo and Kyle Evans in Concrete Jungle. In this episode, they provide a comprehensive recap of recent events, including the Yankees' losing series against the Blue Jays and the Mets' victorious showdown with the Marlins. As both teams teeter on the edge of postseason elimination, Paul and Kyle deliver expert previews of upcoming matchups, with the Mets taking on the Philli...

The weekend proved to be another decent set of games for the Yankees and Mets. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans talk about the teams making one last push for the postseason. They also talk about the pitching stepping up for both teams and provide roster updates. Paul and Kyle preview the series ahead, seeing the Yankees take on Toronto and the Mets traveling to Miami. The guys talk about Rochester's...

The second week of September has brought winning back to the Mets and Yankees. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the rain-hampered series in Boston for the Yankees featuring their rag-tag bullpen squad. The guys talk about the Mets taking an early series lead over the Diamondbacks and their hire of David Stearns. They preview the weekend ahead in Pittsburgh and home against the Reds respectively a...