Sal Licata Podcast

Sal says the Yankees are playing to their strengths early this season. Also, when are the Mets bats going to wake up?

Sal says pitching and power fueled the Yankees to a series win over the San Francisco Giants. He then asks if Aaron Judge is the best home run hitter he's ever seen. Plus, he says the Mets were led by solid pitching and an even distribution of offense throughout the lineup. Hour 3.

Sal reminds fans that New York is in one of its longest baseball droughts in history. Plus, he touches on topics like the new Reggie Jackson documentary, the New York Rangers and length of baseball games. HOUR 2

Sal has nothing but positive things to say after the first weekend of baseball. Mets fans have their doubts at the hot corner. HOUR 1

Sal discusses where the sport of baseball is as the game changes and touches on the idea of automated strike zones.

After a weekend of regular season baseball under our belt, Sal says the pitch clock is good for the sport. But, he hopes games don't feel rushed.

Sal opens up his show on Monday in dapper spirits after the great starts by the New York Yankees and New York Mets.

Hour 5 - Reaping a successful Opening Day for both locals, Sal wonders what this season will be for both teams. Plus, food and more!

Hour 2 - The show goes on with more on the Mets and Yanks with their futures this season and what will be the effects these early season injuries will have on these teams. Plus, Rangers lose a tough one to the Devils and more!

Hour 4 - Opening Day is in full effect and Sal is looking for the best food options he can. Plus, Music, Would You Rathers and more!

Hour 3 - Adam Burke of VSIN joins the show to give the betting perspective for the MLB season and who he likes to go to the World Series. Plus, Yanks, Wrestling and more!

Hour 1 - Sal gets the show started breaking down how good both the Mets and Yankees Opening Days were. Plus, Verlander, Volpe and more!

Sal is excited about the nucleus the Knicks are building after another breakout performance but Immanuel Quickley. But the Knicks are not back to title contention yet.

Sal doesn't understand how fans can say they root for both the Mets and Yankees.

Sal tells the agonizing story of watching his Falcons lose the Super Bowl to the Patriots. Immanuel Quickley is the Knicks 3rd best player. Anthony Volpe has earned the opportunity to start at SS and has all of the tools to be great. The Mets don't have enough power in the lineup. Hour 3. 

Sal explains why he loves MLB Opening Day. You can not root for both New York baseball teams. How Sal became an Atlanta Falcons fan. Sal says he does not care about the world series champion Astros, and the Mets and Yankees need to only worry about themselves. Hour 2.

Sal says Yankees and Mets fans should be excited for this season ahead of opening day. Francisco Lindor is a stud and is primed to have a big season. Sal doesn't believe there are New Yorkers who are both Mets AND Yankees fans. Hour 1.

Sal says it is a great time to be a New York baseball fan as the Mets and Yankees get ready for Opening Day. 

Sal says the Yankees are closer to making a World Series run than the Mets this season. John Mara was right about the NFL's ill-fated move to flex Thursday games. Sal puts to bed narratives about him being pushed on Boomer & Gio. K Korner is going to be awesome at Citi Field. The Mets were right to keep their top prospects in the Minors. Hour 5.

Sal takes a look back at the Mets trade for Francisco Lindor after Andres Gimenez signed a new deal with Cleveland. Did the Stanton trade mark a turning point for the Yankees? Sal gives his favorite MLB Futures bets. Who the heck is Pedro Grifol?! Hour 4.

Sal says the Yankees should not move Aaron Judge to third in the batting order. He also says it important to bat Anthony Volpe 9th to keep the pressure off of the Yankees rookie. Why the pitch clock won't have as big an impact as people think. Sal says Jason Bateman is an underrated actor after watching the new movie "Air". Hour 3.

Sal says the Rangers have all of the pieces in place to finally win a Stanley Cup this season. Sal wonders if the MLB rule changes will lead to better baseball. Sal talks about how much he loved the new movie "Air". Hour 2.

Sal says he does not believe that the Yankees and Mets can win the World Series right now, but thinks the Yankees have an easier path to October. Sal rejects the notion that he is too negative about the Mets. Why the Yankees have a better lineup than the Mets. Plus, Marco pushes back on the idea that the Yankees are better suited for an October run than the Mets. Hour 1.

Sal believes the Rangers have everything in place to finally win the Stanley Cup this season.

Sal and Marco Balletti debate over the realistic expectations for the Mets and Yankees this upcoming season.