Keefe To The City

Neil Keefe and Chris Stacy of NYY Sports Talk talk about the Luis Severino forearm injury, the never-ending injury problem with the team, J.A. Happ suddenly becoming the No. 3 starter, if the Yankees' core is injury prone and how worried Yankees fans should be right now about the team's health.

Neil Kefefe and Chief of Barstool Sports talk about the Blackhawks trading Artemi Panarin and all the roster decisions made by Stan Bowman over the last few seasons, the Blackhawks' front office dynamics, wasting the remaining prime years of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, the future for Brent Seabrook and when the Blackhawks will be back to being both a playoff team and a contender.

Neil Keefe and Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda joined talk about the surprising play of this season's Blue Jackets, the void left by Artemi Panarin, the decision to not sign Sergei Bobrovsky, the team's never-ending injury bug in, the differences between John Tortorella in New York and Columbus and what the roster will look like after the trade deadline.

Neil Keefe and Jesse Cohen of All The Kings Men talk about the Kings' trade of Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford to Toronto, what's happened to the team since their last championship, the team's recent head coach carousel, if the franchise's organizational shift is the right plan, why Ilya Kovalchuk didn't work out in Los Angeles and current Kings who might not be Kings two...

Neil Keefe and Newsday Yankees beat writer Erik Boland talk about the start of spring training, the questions Gerrit Cole will have to answer about his time with the Astros, the James Paxton injury news, the position player battles and how Clint Frazier avoided being traded for another offseason.

Neil Keefe and Allan Kreda of The New York Times talk about the three-goalie situation and if Henrik Lundqvist might now be the odd man out, the chances of a Chris Kreider extension, what to do with Ryan Strome, the possibility of Jacob Trouba or Brady Skjei getting traded and Vitali Kravtsov getting called up in the final month of the season.

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the possibility of Nolan Arenado becoming a Yankee, how easy it will be for the Yankees to win the division and more than 102 games, the mess the Red Sox are in, staying positive with Aaron Boone's managerial style and what Giancarlo Stanton needs to do to win back Yankees fans.

Neil Keefe and Vince Mercoligano of the USA Today network talk about the Rangers' loss to the Blue Jackets, when the three-goalie situation will be resolved, the locker room mentatlity when it comes to making the playoffs, embracing an offense-first style of play, playing the Islanders three times in eight days and the biggest gripe among Rangers fans right now.

Neil Keefe and Matt Higgins of CBS Philadelphia talk about the Phillies hiring former Yankees manager Joe Girardi, the Phillies' bullpen still being a major issue, the free-agent signings of Didi Gregorius and Zack Wheeler, looking back on the 2009 World Series and subsequent offseasons and expectations for the upcomning season.

Neil Keefe and Mike Hurley of CBS Boston talk about the Red Sox "mutually parting of ways" with manager Alex Cora, the unusual press conference at Fenway Park with ownership and the front office, the team's recent history of firing general managers and managers, the Red Sox' plan to cut payroll and what expectations are in Boston for this season.

Neil Keefe and Mike Carver of the Isle Seat Podcast talk about the first meeting between the Rangers and Islanders, the Rangers rebuilding in the New York market, Artemi Panarin choosing the Rangers, Barry Trotz's style of play, watching former Islander Ryan Strome break out with the Rangers and how far the Islanders can go in the playoffs with their current roster.

Neil Keefe and Arthur Staple of The Athletic talk about the Rangers' 6-2 win over the Islanders at the Garden, the former possibility of Artemi Panarin and Matthew Barzal on the same line for the Islanders, the Barry Trotz defense-first style of play, who is the Islanders' No. 1 goalie, what Lou Lamoriello will do in the next six weeks before the trade deadline and what expectations are...

Neil Keefe and White Sox Dave of Barstool Sports talk about the White Sox’ heavy-spending offseason, the additions of Yasmani Grandal, Edwin Encarnacion and Dallas Keuchel, the breakout seasons from Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada, the career turnaround of Lucas Giolito, the future for Blake Rutherford, a possible Yankees-White Sox playoff series and the White Sox becoming the best baseball team in...

Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo of WFAN talk about the Rangers' recent play, comparing Artemi Panarin's Rangers tenure to that of Jaromir Jagr, Marian Gaborik and Rick Nash, line combinations, what to do with the three-goaltender situation and how David Quinn is doing in his second season.

Neil Keefe and Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle talk about the 2019 ALCS, the Astros' failure to win the World Series despite being home for Games 6 and 7, A.J. Hinch's postseason management, covering Gerrit Cole and what type of person and teammate the newest Yankee is, if the Astros would really trade Carlos Correa, the Astros' rotation questions, what their sign-stealing pe...

Neil Keefe and Kevin DeLury of Go Rangers Radio talk about the Rangers' impressive win over the Avalanche, the surprising call-up of Igor Shesterkin and his debut performance, predictions for how the Rangers will handle their goaltending situation, David Quinn's approval rating and being patient with Kaapo Kakko.

Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the Gerrit Cole signing and Brett Gardner re-signing, the regrettable decision to not bring back Dellin Betances, the still right-handed heavy lineup and if the Yankees are done spending this offseason.

Neil Keefe and Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider talk about the Lightning's recent blowout win over the Rangers, getting over last season's first-round sweep after the historical regular season, the play of Kevin Shattenkirk, the recent history of Lightning-Rangers trades, the Lightning legacies of Dan Girardi and Ryan Callahan and expectations this season.

Neil Keefe and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com to talk about the book 'Mission 27' detailing the Yankees' last championship season, the similarities between the current Yankees and those Yankees, leaving championship opportunities on the table, the Yankees' inevitable re-signing of Brett Gardner this offseason, what will happen with Dellin Betances and the chances Yankees will sign eithe...

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes talk about if the pain of the ALCS loss has faded, if the Yankees need to rethink their postseason bullpen strategy, whether or not the Yankees should bring Didi Gregorius back, the Aroldis Chapman extension, the inevitable return of Brett Gardner, the chances Gerrit Cole signs with the Yankees and what will happen with Clint Frazier.

Neil Keefe and Kevin DeLury of Go Rangers Radio talk about the Rangers taking two steps forward and one step backward with their recent play, being optimistic about the rebuild and where the team is headed, evaluating David Quinn as a head coach and the possibility of Henrik Lundqvist finishing his career outside of New York. Former Ranger and NHL veteran Mike Knuble talks with Neil about growing...

Neil Keefe and Adam Herman of Blueshirt Banter talk about the Rangers being unsure of whether they are trying to compete or rebuild, expectations for this season, why David Quinn's first season-plus has felt like Alain Vigneault, wasting the fourth line on players without a future and the defensive issues under Lindy Ruff. Former Ranger and 14-year NHL veteran Tom Poti talks with Neil about g...

Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the Yankees' ALCS loss to the Astros, DJ LeMahieu's clutch home run will eventually be forgotten, the Yankees' postseason pitching strategy, the embarrassing offensive performance and how the Yankees can close the gap with the Astros for 2020.

Neil Keefe and Chris Shearn talk about feeling confident about the Yankees heading into the playoffs, why the Yankees have the best possible ALDS opponent, what the lineup and rotation should be, trusting Aaron Boone in the postseason and what the Yankees have to do for this season to be considered successful.

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about the possibility of Brett Gardner or Didi Gregroius batting third in the playoffs, Luke Voit being left off the postseason roster, if Aaron Boone has learned from his past postseason mistakes, the biggest worries for October, why the Yankees should easily win the ALDS and why the ALCS is essentially the World Series.