Concrete Jungle: A New York Baseball Podcast

The Mets and Yankees have handled business over the course of the past week. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the headlines and major news of each team. The guys preview the weekend as the Mets host the Toronto Blue Jays and the Yankees take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Paul and Kyle take a look at the Red Wings and S-Mets are they clash this week in Rochester.

It hasn't been the best start to the baseball week for the Mets and Yankees. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans talk about the games so far and discuss two headlines they feel are bubbling to the surface. They look ahead to Memorial Day Weekend as the Yankees host the Padres and the Mets head to Colorado. The Red Wings are red hot in Toledo and Syracuse is slugging with Louisville.

The Mets and Yankees could not have asked for a better weekend of games. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans talk about the sweeps over the Guardians and Reds. The guys talk about some notable roster moves over the weekend, such as Aaron Hicks being designated for assignment and Gary Sanchez returning to a big-league roster. Paul and Kyle look ahead to the mid-week series for the teams and look at Rochester...

It has been a crazy week so far for New York baseball. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans recap the Yankees north of the border which has been dominated by pettiness. The guys discuss the Mets finally calling up Mark Vientos while the team struggles against the Rays. They preview the weekend against the Reds and Guardians respectively before talking about the Red Wings and S-Mets.

The MLB season is already a quarter of the way through the season. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the Mets and Yankees weekend series and update some key injuries for the teams. They talk about the season so far and what they feel each team needs moving forward. Paul and Kyle preview the week ahead for the teams and look at Rochester and Syracuse and how they did last week.

It may turn out to be a mostly positive podcast as opposed to the recent ones. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans talk about the Yankees sweeping the A's as the offense really came alive. Aaron Judge returned and the guy discuss the impact he's already made while Oswald Peraza heads to the injured list. The Yankees host the Rays for a four-game series and the guys preview what to expect. While the...

Losing is on the menu once again for our New York baseball teams. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans recap the weekend for the Mets and Yankees. They look at the Mets lineup as adjustments and tweaks appear to be needed for the team. The guys discuss the latest chapter in the rivalry that is simmering once again between the Yankees and the Rays. They preview the series ahead and take a look at the Red Wing...

It's been a rather interesting week for the New York baseball teams. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the comments made by Yankees GM Brian Cashman amid the struggles of the team. They also talk about Aaron Boone's continued questionable decision-making that affected the team during the Guardians series. Paul and Kyle talk about Harrison Bader returning only to get hurt and Oswald Peraza...

It wasn't a great weekend of baseball for the Mets or Yankees but for completely different reasons. The Yankees skidded in Texas, losing three games to the Rangers. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans talk about what they feel went wrong in the series. They also talk about where the team stands as the calendar moves to May. The guys talk about the injuries the team is facing as they return home to play...

It hasn't been sunshine and rainbows for baseball teams in New York. The Yankees lost their second straight series and the Mets have lost four in a row. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans look at what is plaguing the teams at the moment and the similarities between them. They also discuss the injuries for the teams and news surrounding the respectively with Harrison Bader and Carlos Carrasco. The guys...

The weekend proved to be the tale of two different storylines for the Mets and Yankees. The Bronx Bombers struggled with the Blue Jays and the bats just went silent. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans take a look at the possible problems for the offense. They also discuss some key stats that prove that this wasn't just a one-series issue for the Yankees. Paul and Kyle also talk about the positive news...

The MLB has a problem. Rosin is a legal substance to help pitchers grip the ball, so why are the umpires going after pitchers? Paul Russo and Kyle Evans get to the bottom of it. Max Scherzer was ejected and faces a 10-game suspension for using a sticky substance on the mound. The substance was allegedly rosin, the same as the Yankees' Domingo German over the weekend. The guys discuss the conti...

It was a great weekend across the board for New York baseball. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the Yankees splitting the series with the Twins. They focus on Gerrit Cole's complete game shutout and his hot start. The guys dive into Domingo German's best career start, but the main headline is the issue with Rosin on his hand. They look ahead to the series against the Angels that begins to...

The second full week of the MLB season has been a good one for New York teams. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans dive in first with the Mets as they took the series against the Padres. They look at Max Scherzer rebounding Monday, Pete Alonso finding his power stroke, and how David Robertson is the replacement for Edwin Diaz. Paul and Kyle look at some recent comments made by Diaz regarding his knee injury...

The Mets and Yankees both took series victories over the weekend. For the Yankees, Aaron Judge powered the lineup over Baltimore, but he wasn't alone. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the games against the Orioles and what they thought was more positive, the offense or the pitching. They also talk about a potential problem with the rotation for the Yankees, but there is some positive news. Th...

This week as been a tale of two teams in the Big Apple. The Mets were swept in Milwaukee by the Brewers. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss what is possibly going wrong for one of the early season favorites. They look at Max Scherzer's start and whether or not he is tipping pitches. The guys talk about an update on Justin Verlander and look ahead to the weekend series against the Marlins. The Y...

Paul Russo and Kyle Evans are in the studio to discuss all things Opening Day and series. The Yankees took their series against the Giants. Paul and Kyle talk about team records falling and what to expect against the Phillies. They also discuss Estevan Florial being designated for assignment. The Mets handled business in Miami against the Marlins. Paul and Kyle talk about wins and what stood out i...

It is one of the best days of the year, Opening Day in the MLB! Paul Russo and Kyle Evans are ready to discuss all the late breaking news ahead of first pitch. The Mets have been dealt a slight blow as reliever Bryce Montes de Oca will miss an extended period of time due to surgery on his elbow. The guys discuss the issue and what it means for the club already down a key bullpen piece. Across town...

We're only a few days away from the start of the 2023 MLB regular season. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the final decisions out of camp. They start with the Yankees, where top prospect Anthony Volpe will begin the year with the big-league club. The guys talk about the decision which will see Volpe be the Opening Day shortstop. On the other end of the decision, Oswald Peraza will start in A...

The final days of Spring Training are upon us in the baseball world. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans get ready for the final major headlines before the Mets and Yankees head north for the season. The Mets have sent top prospect Francisco Alvarez back to Syracuse to start the season after struggling all spring. The guys react to the news and what it could mean for the future of Alvarez, while also talkin...

Spring Training is well underway for baseball.  Paul Russo and Kyle Evans break down the recent news for the Mets and Yankees.  The injury bug has been biting both squads.  Free agent signees Carlos Rodon for the Yankees and Jose Quintana for the Mets will miss time.  The guys discuss what it means for both teams and who to expect to replace them on the roster.  They also...

Baseball is right around the corner as pitchers and catchers have officially reported to camps in Arizona and Florida.  Paul Russo and Kyle Evans have all the latest and more in Concrete Jungle.  The Yankees' camp has been rocky so far as Frankie Montas now appears to be out longer than expected.  The guys discuss the main problem this presents the team with the off-season already o...

Paul Russo and Kyle Evans return to the FingerLakes1.com Studio for the first time in 2023 to talk all things on the back burner of the hot stove.  The guys discuss the Frankie Montas health news that has the Yankees trying to fill his spot in the rotation.  The Mets signed Tommy Pham earlier today, Paul and Kyle look at how he fits into the roster and who could be the odd man out. &nbsp...

Paul Russo and Kyle Evans return to the desk for an all-new Concrete Jungle.  The guys have plenty to talk about as the hot stove has been on fire.  Paul and Kyle discuss the big contracts dished out to Aaron Judge to remain a Yankee, as well as the Mets bringing in Justin Verlander as they say goodbye to Jacob deGrom.  They also talk about the other signings for the squads as the r...

Concrete Jungle goes for a different look today as Paul Russo and Kyle Evans preview the World Series.  Led by Bryce Harper at the plate, the Philadelphia Phillies square off against Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros.  The guys breakdown the key players that will make an impact.  They also look back at how each team got to the fall classic and their different paths.  Lastly t...