Monument Pod: A New York Yankees Podcast

This past week of Yankees baseball had it all, from epic managerial tirades to the top candidate for Game of the Year. Shaun and Ryan discuss it all, and revisit the starting pitching market ahead of the trade deadline. Plus, as the 40th anniversary of his tragic passing approaches, former Yankees PR Director and author of 'Munson: The Life and Death of a Yankee Captain' Marty Appel joins the show...

On Episode 8, Kenny and Matt talk Yogi Berra and Yoo-hoo (1:02), the how new thing to yell at Yankee Stadium (6:02), Mariano Rivera's new gate at JFK airport and his dedicated Boeing 757 (9:37), the rise of Aaron Hicks (11:07), Aroldis Chapman's possible opt-out (13:51), the addition of Terrence Gore (19:48), and—due to a technical difficulty—the first-ever out-of-context quotes segment (22:44). L...

The Yankees followed up a deflating loss with an incredible win, and Shaun and Ryan are here to offer their reactions to one of the team's most thrilling victories of the season so far. Plus, an analysis of Aaron Judge's new approach at the plate, CC Sabathia's latest chapter in keeping fans entertained with his fiery escapades on the mound, and Ryan Ruocco stops by to talk CC, R2C2 and filling in...

Clint Frazier joins the podcast to talk about his season and how he's viewed his time away from the big leagues; plus a bonus interview with former Heisman Trophy-winner and current Syracuse Mets OF Tim Tebow: 3:17 -- Weekly highlights 6:32 -- Hitting Coach Phil Plantier Interview 10:48 -- Broadcast Banter      *Wild ride for All-Stars getting back from El Paso      *Debut of 20-year old RHP Deivi...

The All-Star break is just about over, and the Yankees are set to continue their quest for the division title. Shaun and Ryan discuss who is poised to storm out of the break with a big second half, who they would like to see added before the trade deadline, and look back on the best moments from the first half of the season. Plus, Graig Kreindler stops by to discuss his baseball artwork that has b...

We catch up with Ben Heller and Jonathan Holder about where they are on their roads back to New York. Also, Kyle Higashioka joins the podcast to discuss his front-row seat to all the happenings with the Yankees in the London Series: 2:31 -- Weekly highlights 8:26 -- C Kyle Higashioka Interview 12:35 -- RHP Ben Heller Interview 17:38 -- RHP Jonathan Holder Interview 21:47 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A...

The Yankees went across the pond and won two wacky games against the Red Sox, and have now won five straight. Shaun and Ryan recap the weirdness that ensued in London, and address the seemingly regularly scheduled injury news, this time to Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Severino. Plus, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic joins the show to talk about 'Little Big League' and the film's 25th anniversary, which D...

On Episode 7, Kenny and Matt chat the hawk that's been flying around Yankee Stadium (3:09), Giancarlo Stanton's newest injury (5:46), the looming return of Domingo German (9:28), and the Yankees heading to London to dump all their tea into the River Thames (11:04). Kenny then sits down with Yankee organist, Paul Cartier, to discuss carpooling with Bob Sheppard and why steak and potatoes is the bes...

The Yankees just completed their most successful home stand in 10 years, and now head across the pond to kick off the inaugural London Series. Shaun and Ryan discuss the team's offensive success and the efficiency of the opener, while addressing the bad news of Giancarlo Stanton's knee injury, as well as the struggles of J.A. Happ, James Paxton and Jonathan Holder. Plus, Sweeny Murti of WFAN and S...

RHP J.P. Feyereisen, a piece in the 2016 Andrew Miller trade with the Cleveland Indians, is knocking down the door to the big leagues with a standout season in Triple-A 1:49 -- Weekly highlights 6:46 -- RHP J.P. Feyereisen Interview 10:59 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco      *First week with OF Clint Frazier on the roster      *Last week with INF Logan Morrison on the roster? 27:36 -- Baseball...

This week, Matt and Kenny talk the lie that is AROD 3.0 (2:47), the Rays having a summer home in Montreal (5:05), the anniversary of the signing of Gary Sanchez and his comparisons to Jesus Montero (8:20), why Hal Steinbrenner is suddenly ready to spend (10:04), the additions of Edwin Encarnación and Giancarlo Stanton (12:02), and the big week for Cameron Maybin at the right time (16:31). We then...

The Yankees' 3-8 stretch seems like a long time ago. The Bombers have now won five straight, including a sweep of the Rays to create some separation in the AL East. Shaun and Ryan recap the series that was, including the promising uptick in production from the starting rotation. Plus, reactions to the arrival of Edwin Encarnacion and the return of Giancarlo Stanton, as well as the pending return o...

Aaron Judge joins the podcast for a 1-on-1 interview as he continues his rehab from an oblique strain 1:46 -- Weekly highlights 6:47 -- OF Aaron Judge Interview 10:33 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco      *How Giancarlo Stanton looked on rehab      *What do we expect from the rest of Aaron Judge's rehab assignment      *OF Clint Frazier optioned to Triple-A for the first time this year      *C...

This week, the boys talk what foods to get and avoid at the ballpark—hint: don't get spaghetti (2:14), Clint Frazier as possible trade bait (7:03), and an injury update with a look to the upcoming returns of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton (14:50). We then jump over to the important stuff like whether Matt would rather trade Judge or only eat Papa Johns until he retires (22:48), how A League of...

Dallas Keuchel is a Brave, Domingo German is hurt, and Masahiro Tanaka and James Paxton are struggling. Shaun and Ryan discuss what the team needs to do to absorb these hits, and how the team missed a big opportunity to upgrade by missing out on Keuchel. Plus, Ben Lindbergh of the Ringer stops by to talk about his new book 'The MVP Machine,' which provides an inside look into a new era of baseball...

The Yankees SS rehabbed for over a week with the RailRiders on his way back up to the majors 2:50 -- Weekly highlights 11:06 -- INF Didi Gregorius Interview 15:14 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco      *Thairo Estrada returns from his time with the Yankees      *Anyone breathing down the neck of Kendrys Morales?      *Pitching turnaround for the RailRiders 23:14 -- Pitching Coach, Tommy Phelps I...

The Yankees have lost their first series in over a month, so it's panic time, right?! Shaun and Ryan try to discuss the big picture, and look ahead to the reinforcements that are close to returning. Plus, Bob Klapisch joins the show to discuss his book 'Inside the Empire,' and discusses the Yankees' player development tactics, the innovative mind of Brian Cashman, the relentless positivity of Aaro...

The offense kicks into high gear across Triple-A as Minor Leaguers get to use the newer, more tightly-wound baseballs in 2019. 2:27 -- Weekly highlights 9:32 -- INF Breyvic Valera Interview 13:00 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco      *INF Breyvic Valera continues to hit      *New baseballs in 2019 for Triple-A are hard to ignore      *Didi Gregorius mid-rehab update 24:21 -- Hitting Coach, Phil...

In the fourth installment of Monument Talk, the boys talk about how overrated Bull Durham is (0:50), people who don't want Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, or Didi Gregorius to come back and ruin the Yankees "mojo" (5:30), a Nickelback would you rather (9:52), Dallas Keuchel's landing spots (12:51), the Yankee Jumbotron Subway Race (15:17), and all the darkness that lies within Derek Dietrich (17:4...

Another week, and another pair of series wins for the Yankees, who have now claimed eight series in a row. Shaun and Ryan welcome Katie Sharp to discuss how the Yankees have done it despite all the injuries that have plagued the roster. From Gio Urshela's bat to the team's success with RISP, Sharp breaks down what trends are sustainable, and if continued regression for Domingo German should be exp...

We catch up with one of the newer members of the RailRiders who spent the first 34 games of his season with the Yankees. 0:41 -- Weekly highlights 7:58 -- LHP Danny Coulombe Interview 13:22 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco      *INF Breyvic Valera named IL Player of the Week      *Didi Gregorius set to begin Triple-A  rehab assignment      *Logan Morrison finding his 2017 form 26:38 -- OF Mike...

Kenny and Matt start this episode by correcting a mistake from last week after they find out that there actually is a weather man in the Perfect Storm and it's a familiar face (1:38). Then, they move onto the injuries of Giancarlo Stanton and CC Sabathia (2:40), a Jacoby Ellsbury curse conspiracy (10:26), and the realization that Matt hates marriage and love (12:31). Finally, they move onto the aw...

The Yankees are still hurt, but still winning, now in first place thanks to another series win against the Rays and an all-out bashing of the Orioles. Shaun and Ryan react to the unreal performances of Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres against the O's (much to the dismay of Gary Thorne), and discuss the latest on the injury front, from Giancarlo Stanton's setback to CC Sabathia's annual knee drainag...

A quarter of the way through the 2019 season, Jay Bell shares his thoughts on the Triple-A season so far. 2:00 -- Weekly highlights 8:52 -- Manager, Jay Bell Interview 14:22 -- Broadcast Banter with Adam Marco      *Gosuke Katoh/Mandy Alvarez sent down      *A pair of hot-hitting catchers      *Revolving door in the SWB bullpen 24:43 -- INF Gosuke Katoh Interview 30:47 -- Charleston RiverDogs (A)...

In this episode, Kenny and Matt discuss Miguel Andujar opting to have surgery and end his season (1:42), the Yankees picking up Kendrys Morales (4:03), Ji-Man Choi's long history with ghosts (6:18), a new survey claiming Boston has the second sexiest accent in America (12:12), and of course the 7th Inning Stretch Awards—highlighted by the Big Bastad of the Week (14:28) and the Shirsey of the Week...