Monument Pod: A New York Yankees Podcast

DJ LeMahieu received a qualifying offer from the Yankees, while James Paxton and Masahiro Tanaka did not. Shaun and Ryan react to the no-brainer move to offer LeMahieu, and the relatively surprising decision to not offer Tanaka the $18.9 million. Plus, if neither Tanaka or Paxton come back, how does the rotation look in 2021? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Series, and the 2020 baseball season, is officially over. Shaun and Ryan discuss the series and Kevin Cash's infamous decision to pull Blake Snell, and the news of Justin Turner's positive COVID-19 test afterward. Plus, who should the Yankees extend qualifying offers to, and will any of James Paxton, DJ LeMahieu or Masahiro Tanaka accept them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

It's time to give out grades for the 2020 season, from the front office to every contributing player on the roster. Shaun and Ryan discuss why each player received each grade, and how the team as a whole should be graded after once again falling short of the World Series. Plus, a big Happy Birthday to Shaun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season is over, management has held their postmortem press conferences, and it's time to talk about the failure of the 2020 season and what it means for the Yankees moving forward. Shaun and Ryan banter about what went wrong, what needs fixing to make 2021 a success, and the big questions that need to be answered this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After all the concern about the Yankee offense heading into the postseason, the Bombers broke out for 22 runs over two games to sweep Cleveland and advance to the ALDS. Shaun and Ryan recap all the action, from Gio Urshela's heroics and Giancarlo Stanton's encouraging at-bats to Gerrit Cole's dominance and Aaron Boone's questionable decisions. Plus, how bullpen depth will be crucial to the Yanks'...

The postseason is here, with the Yankees backing their way into the playoffs after struggling over the final week of the season. Cleveland awaits in the first round, boasting one of the best pitching staffs in the league but one of the worst offenses. Shaun and Ryan break down where the Yankees have an advantage, how much stock to take into their poor performance down the stretch, and give predict...

The regular season is quickly winding down, but there is still important matters to be settled, like where the Yankees will begin October baseball. Shaun and Ryan discuss the importance of home field, even without crowds, and who should be the team's game three starter for the first round. Plus, why the Yanks should stick with Kyle Higashioka behind the plate when Gerrit Cole pitches, even in the...

Well, last episode seems like a lifetime ago. The Yankees appear to have turned a corner in a big way, rolling along on a winning streak that has included a 20-run outburst and six dingers in back-to-back games for the first time in franchise history. Shaun and Ryan discuss it all, from the hot bats of Luke Voit, DJ LeMahieu and Clint Frazier to the strong performances from Gerrit Cole, J.A. Happ...

Another day, another blown lead by the Yankees. Shaun and Ryan try (and fail) to keep level heads about the normally reliable bullpen arms failing to get the job done, and what to make of the struggles of Gerrit Cole, Brett Gardner and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Yankees are preparing to play their first game in almost a week due to weather and COVID postponements, and Shaun and Ryan break down how crucial depth will be in this stretch of 22 games in 19 days, especially with a number of key contributors still out with injuries. Plus, is J.A. Happ getting screwed, or is he a victim of circumstance, and is Luke Voit the best first baseman in baseball? Le...

The Yankees are on Sunday Night Baseball this weekend, as they seemingly are every weekend, but this Sunday brings a welcomed addition with the Statcast broadcast airing on ESPN2. Jason Benetti, the play-by-play announcer for that award-winning broadcast, stops by to discuss what goes into that broadcast, and how they balance advanced data while still maintaining a classic baseball feel. Plus, Sha...

The Yankees still stink at the Trop, Giancarlo Stanton is still getting injured, and Gary Sanchez and Gleyber Torres are still slumping. Shaun and Ryan discuss it all while watching the Yankees take on the Braves, and freak out live as Mike Tauchman pinch hits for Aaron Judge, and impatiently await an update (though Judge was still in the dugout). Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! Learn more...

The Yankees are rolling to start the season, now in first place at 7-1 after sweeping the lowly Red Sox in the Bronx. Aaron Judge, who has homered in five straight games, is hitting dingers like it's 2017, and Shaun and Ryan discuss how much fun it is to watch Judge when he's on top of his game. Plus, what should the concern level be for James Paxton, who struggled again with low velocity? Learn m...

Rejoice, baseball is back! Actually, maybe hold the rejoicing, as reports of an outbreak in the Marlins clubhouse is already seriously threatening the MLB season. Shaun and Ryan discuss the bleak outlook of the season carrying on, but also break down the Yanks' opening series against the defending champs, including Gerrit Cole's first start with the Yanks, Giancarlo Stanton's hot start and Gleyber...

One final episode before there is actual live baseball to discuss. Shaun and Ryan rejoice the end of the long offseason by discussing the big storylines for the Yankees heading into Opening Day next week, and how the Yanks may line up defensively. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Yankees have been back on the field in Yankee Stadium for intrasquad games, as Opening Day draws closer. Shaun and Ryan discuss the latest news in Yankee camp, including Masahiro Tanaka's scary injury, and debate whether watching the intrasquad games has been enough to fill the baseball void. Plus, who will be the team leaders in key statistical categories this season? Learn more about your ad...

Players are reporting back to camp as Opening Day draws closer. But with coronavirus cases spiking in multiple states across the country, will this 60-game season even happen? Shaun and Ryan discuss their outlook, and react to the latest injury updates from Brian Cashman. Plus, why Rob Manfred should probably just stop talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The players and owners couldn't come to an agreement, but Rob Manfred's 60-game season will be implemented and will begin on July 24, meaning baseball is back. Shaun and Ryan react to the news, and how their excitement will be reserved until the season actually starts, given the discouraging trend of COVID-19 in a number of states. Plus, how will this shortened season impact the Yankees, given the...

Players and owners are still at odds about the landscape of a potential 2020 season, with the owners apparently "livid" about playing 10 extra games. Shaun and Ryan react to the news, and former Yankee Dwight Gooden also offers his take on the discord around baseball, and how the sport bounced back after the strike of 1994. Plus, his favorite Yankee memories, including his memorable no-hitter in 1...

We're approaching July, and there is no structure in place for a baseball season. Shaun and Ryan react to the MLBPA's most recent return-to-play proposal, and how the owners have been painting an ugly picture with their negotiating and claims that baseball isn't all that profitable. Plus, what long-lasting effects on the league could these unprecedented times cause? Learn more about your ad choice...

The middle of the Yankees' unforgettable three-peat isn't talked about a lot, but 1999 was a dominant team, and Shaun and Ryan are here to remember the best moments from that year. From David Cone's perfection to a dominant ALCS win over the Red Sox, there are plenty of highlights that made up the team's 25th title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun and Ryan put the seasons in review on hold to discuss some current events, including MLB owners' proposal to players about a potential July return, the latest update on Aaron Judge's rib injury, and Mark Teixeira's comments on players taking another pay cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing their season in review series, Shaun and Ryan look back on the 2009 season, covering everything from walk-off pies to the return of the villain Pedro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another memorable season to discuss. Shaun and Ryan dive into all of the top moments from the 2003 season, going in depth on the classic ALCS and the overlooked heroes from that series. Plus, quick reactions to the Red Sox punishments, or lack thereof, and discussing the latest proposal in an effort to bring back baseball this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Shaun and Ryan look back on the 2007 Yankees season, but first, an interview with Peter Botte, who recently released his new book "The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Yankees." Botte discusses a few notable entries on his Big 50, and how tough it is to confine a franchise as storied as the Yanks to just 50 slots. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! Learn more about your ad ch...