The Bronx Pinstripes Show - Yankees MLB Podcast

An all-mailbag show! Andrew and Scott answer listener questions about the 2021 Hall of Fame results, Curt Schilling being big mad again, the Blue Jays making major moves this offseason, AL East outlook, the Corey Kluber price tag, Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman’s contracts, and if we should be optimistic or pessimistic about this current Yankees roster.   Do you drink coffee? —Check out Andrew’s fa...

It was a big news week for the Yankees! Andrew and Scott talk about the Adam Ottavino trade to Boston, signing of Darren O’Day, and Masahiro Tanaka returning to pitch in Japan. The guys also discuss Brian Cashman’s candid comments about Gary Sanchez being benched and the left field situation with Clint Frazier and a possible reunion with Brett Gardner.   Do you drink coffee? —Check out Andrew’s fa...

Andrew and Scott discuss the news that the Yankees traded for Jameson Taillon from Pittsburgh to bolster their starting rotation. Is this enough to give the guys confidence the Yankees can compete for a championship this year? They also discuss moves around the league, where the Yankees stack up in the American League and answer mailbag questions.    Do you drink coffee? —Check out Andrew’s family...

After agreeing to terms with DJ LeMahieu, the Yankees also added Corey Kluber to the roster. Andrew and Scott discuss this news as well as mailbag questions about a rule proposed by Jayson Stark for a revised designated hitter and DJ LeMahieu’s production over the life of his contract.    Do you drink coffee? —Check out Andrew’s family coffee company: http://richardalancoffee.com/ . Use code BRONX...

Andrew and Scott react to the news that the Yankees re-signed DJ LeMahieu for 6-years, $90 million!    Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join   Do you drink coffee? —Check out Andrew’s family coffee company: http://richardalancoffee.com/ . Use code BRONX for 25% off your first order!   Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen   Event dates TBD. Em...

Andrew and Scott kick off the show talking about the report that DJ LeMahieu is ‘dismayed’ with the way the Yankees have handled his free agency. Other topics include the Mets’ blockbuster trade with Cleveland, the pitcher “illegal” substances scandal, Trevor Bauer’s wish list for free agency, and the latest Yankees roster moves. They end the show reminiscing about Raul Ibanez’s epic 2012 ALDS her...

Live show with callers recorded on 1/8/21. Topics include Gerrit Cole being named in the illegal substances “scandal,” the Mets blockbuster trade for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco, when DJ LeMahieu will be signed and what the heck the Yankees are doing about their pitching.   Do you drink coffee? —Check out Andrew’s family coffee company: http://richardalancoffee.com/. Use code BRONX for 25...

As the MLB offseason chugs along with nothing happening, we discuss rumors surrounding the Yankees, including the team showing interest in Yasiel Puig and if the Dodgers are in on DJ LeMahieu. Will the 2021 baseball season start on time? A recent Evan Dellrich report says yes! We also answer mailbag questions about the rotation and retiring Tanaka’s number, and name the All-2000s Yankees team.   S...

Gary Sanchez did an interview with ESPN in which he said the Yankees never communicated to him why he was benched in the playoffs. We discuss takeaways from the article, the Rays trading Blake Snell, the Padres going all-in and more. Finally, we discuss “Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia Story” HBO documentary.   Today’s show is sponsored by: —Indeed: Try it today with a $75 credit at Ind...

We first talk about the little news around baseball, including more DJ LeMahieu rumors, what Brett Gardner has been doing this offseason, and MLB managers being open to the new rules introduced in 2020. Then we answer a mailbag question from Daniel about who would be on the all-2010s Yankees team. It was a weird decade of transition, but the positions were pretty clear cut.   Today’s show is spons...

DJ LeMahieu is still not signed and we are officially worried. We talk about the contract discrepancy that is being talked about, Cashman’s interview with YES last Thursday where he talked about how the team still believes in Sanchez, Gleyber’s long term potential at SS/2B, and entering next year with no new pitching. We also discuss the Cleveland Baseball Team changing their name and a scouting r...

Scott and Tanner have a great conversation about the new catching philosophies that Tanner has developed in his career and implemented within the Yankees system.  Discussion about Gary Sanchez and his move to the one-knee approach for all game situations.  What has worked and what needs to be improved upon.  All around great baseball conversation.   Today’s show is sponsored by: —Indeed: Try it to...

We discuss the latest news around from the league including Lance Lynn being traded to the White Sox, Yankees rotation news and notes, a possible Sonny Gray reunion, Gio Urshela’s surgery, Brian Cashman saying he wants “10 more years of Aaron Boone” and more.    Today was our 500th episode! That wouldn’t be possible without all the listeners out there, so THANK YOU! We take a trip down memory lane...

The arbitration deadline was Wednesday night. We talk about the Yankees decisions on key players including Gary Sanchez. Then we talk about Gary’s struggles the past three seasons, who is most to blame, if 2021 is his final shot with the Yankees, and what the catching alternatives are. We also discuss non-tendered players around the league and Corey Kluber Yankees rumors.   Today’s show is sponsor...

Re-uploaded with the correct episode #498   First Andrew and Scott talk about some recent free-agent activity. Then Andy Martino of SNY (@martinonyc) joins the show to talk about how the 2020 pandemic season was handled, analytics taking over the game and what the next wave of front office management will be, Steve Cohen officially taking over the Mets, how the dynamic of NYC baseball might change...

We talk about league awards, qualifying offer and free agent news, what other fanbases would think of signing DJ LeMahieu, rumors that the Yankees have shown interest in Yadier Molina, and a lot of GM news around the league about Kim Ng, Theo Epstein and Jeff Lunhow. The 2021 Hall of Fame ballot was announced, we give our gut reactions yay or nay on each player. Finally, we answer a mailbag questi...

While we wait for news on the qualifying offers to DJ LeMahieu and others around the league, we discuss Francisco Lindor being on the trade block and if the Yankees should go after him. How would this affect Gleyber? Would they move Voit? Does DJ still fit if the Yankees acquire another shortstop? We discuss all this plus Alex Cora being rehired in Boston and the Yankees minor league shakeup.   To...

First, we talk about the rough ending for MLB in 2020 with the Justin Turner COVID controversy and the Rays’ analytically-driven decision to pull Blake Snell in Game 6 of the World Series. Then we discuss free agency and qualifying offer news around MLB, if DJ LeMahieu might accept the QO or go for a long-term discount deal, AJ Hinch and Tony La Russa getting managerial jobs, the Yankees' decision...

In this week’s episode, Andrew and Scott give their annual offseason plans if they were Yankees General Manager. Who has the better plan? Let us know on Twitter: @YankeesPodcast, @Andrew_Rotondi, @ScottReinen.   Today’s show is sponsored by: —Indeed: Try it today with a $75 credit at Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE. —BetOnline: Get a FREE welcome bonus with promo code BLUEWIRE at BetOnline. AG   Do you drink...

After talking about the Rays/Dodgers World Series matchup, we discuss the report from last week that the Yankees entertained trading Gary Sanchez back in August and what we think the team will do with Zack Britton's contract option. Eye Test vs Nerd Test: What Jordan Montgomery needs to do next year to take the next step. Mailbag questions: hitting homers in the playoffs, qualifying offers for Mas...

The Big Three talked to the media this week: Hal Steinbrenner on Tuesday and Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman on Wednesday. We discuss takeaways from those interviews and press conferences as well as final thoughts from the Yankees’ playoff exit.   Today’s show is sponsored by: —Indeed: Try it today with a $75 credit at Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE. —BetOnline: Get a FREE welcome bonus with promo code BLUEWIR...

ALDS Game 5 Recap | Gerrit Cole pitched great on short rest but the offense couldn’t do anything against the Tampa bullpen. The Brosseau vs Chapman rematch did not end well. Season over. We talk about key people who may or may not be back next year, including Boone, LeMahieu and Tanaka. Essentially we have an hour-long therapy session about where the season went wrong and what we'd like to see hap...

ALDS Game 4 Recap | And there will be a Game 5! Montgomery and the bullpen stepped up to keep the Yankees season alive while Voit and Gleyber provided the offense. Game 5… Gerrit Cole.    Today’s show is sponsored by: —DoorDash: Our listeners can get $5 off and ZERO delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code BLUEWIRE. —BetOnline: MLB playoff...

ALDS Game 3 Recap | Tanaka wasn’t good. Stanton hit another homer but it was too little too late. Of course, the umpires played a role once again. We discuss what the Yankees' pitching plan is facing elimination in Game 4 with Montgomery "starting."    Today’s show is sponsored by: —DoorDash: Our listeners can get $5 off and ZERO delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more when you download...

ALDS Game 2 Recap | The Yankees tried to get tricky with an opener and it failed. Stanton’s power couldn’t pick up the offense that struck out 18 times combined. Also, CB Bucknor is terrible. It comes down to Tanaka in Game 3.   Today’s show is sponsored by: —DoorDash: Our listeners can get $5 off and ZERO delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and ent...