Locked On Yankees - Daily Podcast On The New York Yankees

New York Yankees explode for 12 runs against the Tampa Bay Rays, shattering Drew Rasmussen’s dominance and snapping a historic scoring drought. Ben Rice belts two home runs to climb within striking distance of Yordan Alvarez atop the AL leaderboard, while Austin Wells finally breaks his extra-base hit slump. Was this offensive outburst a turning point or just another unpredictable twist in a rolle...

Ben Rice hit two homers and drove in five runs, Austin Wells also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-4 Thursday to split a four-game series between the AL’s top two teams. Junior Caminero connected for the Rays, who have a four-game lead over the Yankees in the East. Both Rice and Caminero will compete in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night. The injury-rid...

New York Yankees’ historic offensive slump raises urgent questions about the team’s direction. Can Gerrit Cole and the rest of the rotation rescue a lifeless lineup before the playoff hopes vanish? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon dissect the Yankees’ latest shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, spotlighting baffling lineup decisions, record-setting futility at the plate, and a team-wide lack of fi...

Jonathan Aranda drove in three runs, Shane McClanahan pitched 6 1/3 innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Wednesday night to extend their AL East lead to five games. McClanahan (8-5) scattered four hits and struck out five without a walk on 85 pitches. He had his longest outing of the season and his second consecutive start without giving up a run. Bryan Baker struck out...

New York Yankees set a dubious MLB record with back-to-back 17-strikeout games—can Aaron Boone’s squad break out of their midsummer slump? Offensive woes mount as questions swirl about starter reliability and the team’s approach at the plate, especially facing dominant arms like Shane McClanahan. Gerrit Cole’s next outing looms large as the Yankees seek momentum against the Tampa Bay Rays. The con...

Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night. Victor Mesa Jr. also homered, and Richie Palacios had two hits, scored twice and drove in a run for the Rays, who extended their lead in the AL East over the Yankees to four games. Seymour (6-1) allowed three runs on five hi...

New York Yankees break their Tropicana Field curse as Ben Rice earns a spot in the Home Run Derby—can this young slugger handle the spotlight and maintain his swing all season? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon recap the Yankees’ much-needed win over the Tampa Bay Rays, spotlighting Cam Schlitler’s gritty eight-inning performance and his fiery postgame comments. The hosts debate the risks and rewa...

New York Yankees spiral as defensive miscues and cold bats fuel a 1-5 homestand against under .500 opponents. Can Aaron Boone’s club turn things around, or is their midseason slump spiraling out of control? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon spotlight a rash of unearned runs, persistent first-inning deficits, and glaring struggles from key hitters like Ben Rice, Anthony Volpe, and Austin Wells. The...

Joe Ryan scattered three hits in seven scoreless innings and the Minnesota Twins won a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014 with a 6-1 victory that sent New York to its ninth loss in 10 games on Sunday. Ryan (6-5) walked one and tied his season high with nine strikeouts. The Twins outscored the New York Yankees 17-5 in the final two games of the series after going 1-for-12 with r...

New York Yankees’ pitching staff reshuffles again as Carlos Rodón hits the IL with left elbow inflammation. Can Gerrit Cole and the rotation hold the line, or will mounting injuries derail their postseason push? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon tackle hot topics like the "Boone Swoon," the ongoing debate over Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman’s future, and whether Juan Soto could someday return to pi...

New York Yankees hit the midseason mark with question marks and controversy. Who stands out as the Bronx Bombers’ MVP—and who’s dragging the team down? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon go head-to-head, spotlighting Cam Schlittler's Cy Young candidacy and Ben Rice’s steady bat as potential season saviors, while Austin Wells’s struggles at the plate and Aaron Judge’s lingering injury woes spark deb...

New York Yankees spiral as offensive woes and lifeless play spark fan outrage. Can someone spark a turnaround, or is the team doomed to another midseason collapse? The conversation focused on the Yankees’ historic slump, dissecting recent losses to the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers, failures with runners in scoring position, and a stunning lack of energy in the clubhouse. One concept discussed...

The New York Yankees’ losing streak stretched to seven, their longest in three years, as Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk to Spencer Torkelson in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Detroit Tigers a 6-2 victory Wednesday. New York rallied with two runs in the ninth and stranded runners at second and third in the 10th when Keider Montero (5-5) struck out Ali Sánchez...

Tarik Skubal pitched six innings of one-hit ball and Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss. The Tigers hit five homers overall against the Yankees for the first time since Aug. 30, 2018. Skubal (4-4), making his fourth start since returning from...

New York Yankees hit rock bottom with a lifeless 7-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, sparking questions about organizational complacency and clubhouse leadership. Have manager Aaron Boone’s postgame messages lost their impact, or is the team’s culture too comfortable with prolonged slumps? Brian McKeon breaks down the Yankees’ alarming losing streak, highlighting critical defensive lapses, lack of urg...

It was a painful night for the Yankees on Monday at Yankee Stadium. New York lost to the Tigers, 7-3, its fifth straight defeat and eighth in its past 10 games. Worse, the Yankees lost second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was nearly knocked out after colliding with right fielder Jasson Domínguez in the fourth inning. New York continued to struggle offensively, recording three hits or fewer for th...

New York Yankees collapse at Fenway, raising urgent questions about their playoff aspirations. Swept by the Boston Red Sox after a disastrous extra-innings loss, the Yankees’ bullpen mismanagement, lackluster offense, and ongoing reliance on Aaron Judge leave fans frustrated and searching for answers. Has this storied franchise finally hit rock bottom, or is worse to come? Stacey Gotsulias and Bri...

For a while, the story was Sonny Gray’s near no-hitter, which ended with one out in the eighth. Then, the focus shifted to Aroldis Chapman blowing his second save in a week and Wilyer Abreu having some rare defensive breakdowns in right field. But in the end, it was all about a walk-off pile – just the second this season for the Red Sox, who capped off a rare four-game sweep of the rival Yankees i...

New York Yankees stumble with costly errors in Fenway, sparking questions about roster stability and postseason potential. Paul Goldschmidt’s resurgence powers the offense, while young talent like Jason Dominguez impresses, but defensive lapses and catcher concerns threaten the team’s momentum. Is a trade for Minnesota’s Ryan Jeffers the solution the Yankees need behind the plate? Stacey Gotsulias...

Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning, Connelly Early allowed two runs over six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night. Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman bounced back after two losses for his 15th save of the season. Nate Eaton and Ceddanne Rafaela each drove in a run for Boston, which beat the Yankees at Fenway Park for the first ti...

New York Yankees stun Detroit Tigers as Ryan Weathers outduels Tarik Skubal—just as nobody predicted. Can the Yankees leverage this momentum for a run in the AL East? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon break down New York’s surprising series win, highlighting Paul Goldschmidt’s power display, Jasson Dominguez’s veteran-like at-bats, and the bullpen’s resilience despite shaky moments. Key discussion...

Paul Goldschmidt had two home runs and Jasson Domínguez hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-2 series-winning victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Skubal (3-4) tied a career high by giving up three home runs, allowing that many in a game for the first time since 2021. The two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner gave u...

New York Yankees break their three-game losing streak with a thrilling comeback win over the Detroit Tigers, but Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s lollipop antics steal the spotlight. Can the Yanks maintain momentum as controversy swirls? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon highlight Carlos Rodon's gritty start, Austin Wells' clutch double, and Anthony Volpe's recent resurgence at the plate, all while debating Vo...

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday night. Chisholm scored on Jose Caballero's RBI groundout in the fourth inning before hitting a two-run homer in the sixth as New York ended a three-game losing streak and stopped Detroit's four-game winning streak. Carlos Rodón (4-2) picked up the win, allowing three runs a...

New York Yankees stumble as Gerrit Cole’s adjusted schedule backfires, fueling doubts about Aaron Boone’s strategy. Can the Yankees rediscover their rhythm before the stretch run slips away? The conversation focused on Boone’s decision to push Cole’s start against the Detroit Tigers for extra rest—a move that led to one of Cole’s roughest outings in two years. The discussion explored the Yankees’...