Curtain Call

John and Justin are back in 2024 with not much changing in the Yankees offseason. When it comes to pitching needs, John thinks two starters could be added on top of a dynamic reliever. With the names being reported (Snell, Montgomery, Burnes, Cease, Bieber, and Luzardo), the hosts outline their list of moves the Yankees can make from least to most enticing.

John and Justin quickly react to Yoshinobu Yamamoto choosing to sign with the Dodgers and where the Yankees go from here.

John and Justin discuss Juan Soto’s arrival to the Bronx, whether the Yankees are done adding to the offense, and how Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s list of deep-pocketed teams is making this a fascinating free agent story. Plus, what does Shohei Ohtani’s deal mean for Soto a year from now?

Ahead of the Winter Meetings and with rumors swirling, John and Justin discuss the number one move the Yankees need to make. The hosts go through the landing spots for the top free agents and touch on Luis Severino staying in New York with the Mets.

John and Justin discuss the direction the Yankees may be going in after hiring James Rowson as their hitting coach. Does Juan Soto or Cody Bellinger make more sense for the Yankees? Which three teams will be driving the MLB offseason?

John and Justin size up the World Series and explain why they’re both rolling with the Diamondbacks to win over the Rangers. Plus, how much should Yankees fans read into reported talks for the Padres Juan Soto?

With four teams left standing, John and Justin go back and forth on whether the new playoff format is good for baseball. Will the team with the championship DNA still rise above the tournament style that the sport has ushered in? Has Bryce Harper’s career exceeded everyone’s expectations? Also, John reveals his favorite offseason hobby!

On Episode 100, John and Justin dissect the end-of-season comments made by Aaron Judge and why people should be listening closely to Judge’s words. Also, John and Justin touch on the departure of Buck Showalter from the Mets, and they take a look at the Wild Card games that are getting underway.

Ahead of the Yankees' final homestand of the regular season, John and Justin wonder whether there is anything left to see in order for us to fully evaluate the 2023 Yankees. Will how the team finishes affect how deeply the organization evaluates itself? Which teams will capture the final two AL Wild Card spots? Plus, a look at Shohei Ohtani and the recent front office moves made by the Mets and th...

John and Justin examine the realistic chances the Yankees have to grab the final wild card in the AL. They explain why Jasson Domínguez’s abilities are real and why you should buy into “The Martian.” Both think Michael King’s progress as a starting pitcher is one of the most important storylines to watch the rest of the way. Plus, a look at 2023 Old-Timers' Day.

Former Yankees reliever and YES analyst Jeff Nelson joins John and Justin to discuss what changes we may see with the Yankees moving forward. They also focus on the bunched-up Wild Card races in each league and look ahead to Old-Timers' Day on September 9.

John and Justin recap an interesting week for the New York Yankees on and off the field. The cure to the issues on the field is simple: just win. The hosts also weigh in on the lack of big trades at the deadline.

With a week before the trade deadline, John and Justin give reasons as to why the Yankees can turn it around, even with the soft portion of their schedule ending. Why have key hitters with proven track records collectively struggled all at once? Two former players in Sean Casey and Andy Pettitte have joined the Yankees staff within the last three weeks—why? What other teams are fooling themselves...

John and Justin discuss the struggles of the recent Yankees homestand, the dismissal of Dillon Lawson, Shohei Ohtani, Ellly De La Cruz, and more.

John and Justin revisit the state of the Yankees offense following the Subway Series and believe great pitching has nothing to show for its wonderful work. YES Network’s lead producer for Yankees broadcasts, Troy Benjamin, joins the show to discuss watching Yankees baseball, and sports in general, through the eyes of a TV producer.

Within the ultra-competitive AL East, Flip and Justin wonder if the Yankees season is currently at a crossroads with Aaron Judge being out. The hosts also dive into the state of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and whether fewer divisional matchups are a good thing for the sport.

As the Yankees get set for a series with the Padres, John and Justin take the temperature of the Yankees with the MLB season reaching its first unofficial time-mark on Memorial Day Weekend. The overall consensus? Could be better, could be worse. The hosts look around at the stacked AL East, analyze what holds the Blue Jays back and wonder if the Rangers and Dbacks can hang around.

John and Justin preview round two of Rays-Yankees in the Bronx and whether the AL East is still attainable and a priority for the Yankees. John believes the Yankees showed a lot in last weekend’s series in Tampa Bay. The hosts talk about the value that Yankee players who grew up in the tri-state area have from a marketing perspective. They discuss the Astros' vulnerability, the Braves' model of su...

NY Times bestselling author and YES Network analyst Jack Curry joins John and Justin to discuss his new book: The 1998 Yankees; The Inside Story of the Greatest Baseball Team Ever. Jack lets us know what he learned about the team while writing the book, and who gave him the most dirt! The trio then discusses the current issues involving the Yankees of 2023. They look at the depth of teams competin...

John and Justin discuss the recent success of all the pro teams in New York City, with all five local NBA/NHL teams making it to the postseason. The hosts go through what matters in the Yankees' start to the season and discuss why the Rays are a legit threat in the AL East.

Yankees TV voice Michael Kay joins the show to discuss Anthony Volpe, pitching depth, and other topics surrounding the Yankees ahead of opening day. John touches on how the TV broadcasts could look and sound different with baseball’s new rules.

Flip and Justin react to what they saw over the first several spring training games where new rules were enforced. Flip feels the pitch clock adds a crispness to the game that has been sorely missed. Justin wonders how the new rules will be explained and presented via TV production. The hosts try and solve the Yankees infield puzzle, while also wondering whether Anthony Volpe can do anything that...

John and Justin react to Scott Rolen being voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and the overall mood around the current voting process. John feels the Hall of Fame is becoming more acceptive of borderline players while Justin feels Rolen is worthy. The duo wonders whether the Yankees need to address certain questions hovering over a handful of positions prior to the start of spring training, and t...

Flip and Justin ring in the new year by discussing whether everyone who will be in the Yankees opening day lineup is currently on the team. The news of Carlos Correa signing back with the Twins broke while the hosts were discussing…Carlos Correa. They react. Also, was there a mandate for the Yankees to add people like Brian Sabean and Omar Minaya to their front office? And a look at the Brooklyn N...

John and Justin return after Aaron Judge was named the 16th captain in Yankees history. John explains the impact Judge’s return and captaincy has on the business side of the Yankees, why the MVP is the perfect choice for this honor and what the Yankees need to continue to do to get closer to a championship this off-season. The hosts wonder what has led to MLB owners spending more and committing lo...