The Bronx Pinstripes Show - Yankees MLB Podcast

The guys discuss the Yankees voting to stay in camp, Coronavirus impact on the league, players, workers, and more, things MLB can experiment with in 2020, silver lining for the Yankees injuries, and how the short season will help AL East teams. Call the voicemail line and leave your Out of Left Field story: 646-480-0342. Today’s show is sponsored by: —BetOnline: Go to BetOnline and use promo code...

We react to the news that MLB has suspended spring training and pushed opening day at least two weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We discuss the weekend events being canceled, the escalation of everything in the past 24-hours, MLB contingency plans that have been talked about, and video games (surprisingly).  2020 Events: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/collections/events —May 9: vs Red Sox...

Guess what? More Yankees are injured this week. Andrew and Scott discuss Aaron Judge’s fractured rib and how the Yankees medical team missed yet another injury, Giancarlo Stanton won’t be ready for opening day, Gerrit Cole’s first hiccup (relax!), Gary Sanchez’s sore back, standout players in spring training, and MLB news lightning round. Mailbag questions about Judge’s injury history, signing Yas...

Andrew and Scott discuss the fallout from the Severino injury, Stanton’s calf strain, Judge not taking swings yet, Andujar vs Frazier in the outfield, and a lighting round of MLB news stories. Mailbag questions about filling the rotation hole left by Sevy, Cashman’s bad contracts, when the last time the Yankees rotation went to plan, and what Yankees player would have a side job like Bumgarner’s r...

Scott is traveling this week so Andrew is joined by BP Show Producer, Ryan Sherman, to give their reactions to the terrible news that Luis Severino needs Tommy John surgery. They discuss rotation short- and long-term ramifications, the injury epidemic continuing, updated playoff odds, and more. 2020 Events: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/collections/events —Mar 14: Spring Training —May 9: vs Red...

Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs (@DSzymborski) returns to the podcast to discuss the Yankees 2020 ZiPS projections, areas of strengths and weaknesses, player comps, ZiPS top 100 prospects, and of course — the cheating scandal! Today’s show is sponsored by: —BetOnline. AG: Go to BetOnline. AG and use code BLUEWIRE for a 50% welcome bonus. 2020 Events: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/collections/even...

Another day, another Yankees injury. We discuss Severino being shut down with forearm soreness, but in a stunning turn of events, we’re trying to stay optimistic! Other topics include Judge’s shoulder issue, the first spring training game, Manfred vs the players association, Teixeira’s quotes about how the Yankees used video replay in 2014-16, Ortiz’s stupid comments, and mailbags about Frazier, A...

Spring Training is officially underway and everyone is talking about… the Astros, still. Andrew and Scott discuss Boone’s opening press conference, Paxton’s return timeline, player comments about the Astos scandal, PECOTA 2020 MLB standings projections, the new postseason proposal that would radically change the game, and other negative headlines around the league. Seriously, isn’t the start of sp...

The Yankees were one week away from having the perfect off-season, but it was announced that James Paxton underwent back surgery. Andrew and Scott discuss this surprising news and the ramifications heading into spring training. A new segment called ‘Make the Case’ brought to you by BetOnline. AG: Is the Betts/Price trade good or bad for the Yankees? We also discuss the fallout from the Mookie Bett...

Andrew is back from vacation, he and Scott recap his trip to New Zealand and all the chaotic news over the past couple of weeks including Astros punishments and Jeter 1 vote short of unanimous. Then the guys discuss Nolan Arenado rumors, Miguel Andujar playing new positions, MLB umpires mic’d up, Red Sox close to trading Mookie Betts, Curtis Granderson retiring, and Dusty Baker as the new Astros m...

Ben Badler of Baseball America joins Scott to talk about the newly released Yankees top ten prospect list. Nick Kirby of BP also joins the front of the show to rundown the week’s news and Jeter getting voted into the HOF. 2020 Events: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/collections/events —Mar 14: Spring Training —May 9: vs Red Sox —Jun13: Trenton Thunder event —Jun 26: vs Cubs —Aug 22: vs Blue Jays...

In honor of Derek Jeter being voted into the MLB Hall of Fame (announced on January 21), Andrew and Scott discuss the greatest moments of his career — including closing-out the old stadium, being named World Series MVP, his 3000th hit, The Flip, and much more. Let us know on social media (@BronxPinstripes & @YankeesPodcast) what your Jeter list is. 2020 Events: —Mar 14: Spring Training —May 9: vs...

With Andrew out of the country, Scott has JJ from George's Box come on to discuss everything surrounding the Astros' sign stealing scandal that has swept the sports world. 2020 Events: —Mar 14: Spring Training —May 9: vs Red Sox —Jun13: Trenton Thunder event —Jun 26: vs Cubs Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @sherman_ryan Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast...

Yankees arbitration updates. Sign stealing scandal news: Red Sox implicated, Astros punishment timeline, and Yankees links. Mailbag questions about the manager of the year award, trading Andujar, Judge/Gleyber, and if the Yankees can add one more piece, what would it be? Out of Left Field: wishing someone a Happy New year. Today’s show is sponsored by UntuckIT 2020 Events: —Mar 14: Spring Training...

Topics: Domingo German’s suspension details and how it affects the roster. The Yankees have overhauled their strength-and-conditioning department, hiring Eric Cressey to oversee everything. Yoenis Cespedes fought a wild boar. 20 important questions facing the 2020 Yankees. Out of left field: Andrew’s adventures with wedding registry. 2020 Events: —Mar 14: Spring Training —May 9: vs Red Sox —Jun13:...

Yankees pitcher Michael King joined the show to discuss all things pitching, his MLB debut, spring training, throwing to Kyle Higashioka, his work with Cressey Sports Performance, and much more. 2020 Events: —Mar 14: Spring Training —May 9: vs Red Sox —Jun13: Trenton Thunder event —Jun 26: vs Cubs —Jul 25 vs Red Sox (details TBD) —Aug: 22 vs Blue Jays (details TBD) Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @A...

Dellin Betances signed with the Mets. How will the Yankees round-out the bullpen? American League outlook with Kluber in Texas and Ryu in Toronto. MLB juiced ball controversy ongoing. Mailbag questions about Gerrit Cole, DJ LeMahieu contract, and building the perfect statistical lineup. Out of Left Field: Scott airs his holiday decorations grievance and Andrew airs his Star Wars grievance. Today’s...

Gerrit Cole had his press conference and it went perfectly. Can Tyler Wade be the backup shortstop? Rumors about the Yankees interest in Joe Panik and Brandon Belt. Chance Adams was DFA’d. Mailbag question about Aaron Judge not being “clutch.” Out of Left Field: Snapback vs Fitted hats. 2020 Events: —Mar 14: Spring Training —May 9: vs Red Sox —Jun13: Trenton Thunder event —Jun 26: vs Cubs —Jul 25...

Brett Gardner is back with the Yankees. Now that Cole and Gardner are signed, what’s left for the Yankees to do? The Yanks are rumored to be interested in Josh Hader. Where will Dellin Betances go? Can Kyle Higashioka handle the backup catcher duties? Mailbags about the Yankees luxury tax, future contracts, Gerrit Cole, first base, and more. Out of Left Field: JJ’s crazy dog adoption story. 2020 E...

We give our reactions to the Yankees signing Gerrit Cole to a record-smashing $324M contract and Didi Gregorius signing in Philly. Listener voicemail reactions to the Cole and Didi news. 2020 Events: —Mar 14: Spring Training —May 9: vs Red Sox —Jun13: Trenton Thunder event —Jun 26: vs Cubs —Jul 25 vs Red Sox (details TBD) —Aug: 22 vs Blue Jays (details TBD) Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Ro...

The Yankees met with Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg this week, there is a lot of smoke around Cole signing with the Yankees, what the Yankees plan B is if they don’t get Cole, Winter Meetings rumors, Wheeler’s contract with Philly, Matt Blake Q&A article in The Athletic, a trade hypothetical with Pittsburgh, and Out of Left Field: Scott vs Squirrels Part II. Today’s show is sponsored by: —Roman...

Topics: the slow MLB hot stove, Yankees vs Ellsbury, how the dispute might affect negotiations with Scott Boras/Gerrit Cole, Blake Treinen rumors, a look back on the last 10 years of Yankees baseball, Astros cheating update, mailbags about success/failure this winter and Treinen, and a new segment called Out of Left Field. Today’s show is sponsored by: —Indochino: Go to Indochino.com and enter pro...

The Yankees released Jacoby Ellsbury and are now trying to avoid paying him for the final year, impact the Ellsbury grievance has on the Yankees luxury tax and free agency plans, Greg Bird DFA’d, the moment Bird lost Yankees fans, Larry Rothschild’s failure with “new school” pitching coach technology, update on the cheating Astros, and a mailbag question about Derek Jeter and his HOF candidacy. To...

Bronx Pinstripes writer Max Wildstein (@MaxWildstein) joins the show to talk about Miguel Andujar trade scenarios, his potential value this offseason, and what the Yankees should do with him in 2020. Read Max’s articles on Andujar here: —Is a Miguel Andujar, Kyle Schwarber trade a possibility? http://bronxpinstripes.com/featured-column/is-a-miguel-andujar-kyle-schwarber-trade-a-possibility/ —Why M...

Carlos Mendoza as Yankees new bench coach, Phil Nevin vs the Astros, Yanks/Didi relationship coming to an end, Lindor rumors, MLB awards, Free Agency, and mailbags about the Astros cheating, ways to prevent it, penalties, and more! Thank you to today’s sponsors: —UNTUCKit: Visit untuckit.com and use code BLUE for 20% off at checkout. —Sleep Number: Save 50% on the Sleep Number 360 Limited Edition...