The Bronx Pinstripes Show - Yankees MLB Podcast

We have a very busy episode today! First we answer mailbag questions about Patrick Corbin signing in Washington, if the Yankees should have extended to 6 years, what their next step in upgrading the rotation should be, MLB possibly regulating defensive shifts, and CC not caring about the Red Sox winning the World Series. Then we are joined by Brian Stever from the Take Too Podcast to talk about th...

Patrick Corbin met with the Yankees last week and the hype is out of control. We discuss the Yankees courting Corbin, if we are over-hyping him, Ronald Torreyes leaving, the Mets trading for Robinson Cano and if the Yankees should have pursued Cano harder, if Madison Bumgarner is declining, and mailbag questions about starting LF and 1B, Marwin Gonzalez, and signing the young players on the Yankee...

The Yankees made a major trade last week, acquiring James Paxton from Seattle for Justus Sheffield, Erik Swanson, and Dom Thompson-Williams. We break down the trade, Paxton’s injury history, pitch mix and statcast metrics, and what losing top prospect Justus Sheffield means. Then we discuss the Yankees rotation for 2019, how Paxton impacts the rest of the offseason, Cashman’s comments about the ro...

Miguel Andujar was snubbed by Shohei Ohtani in AL Rookie of the Year voting, Sonny Gray’s trade market, and Brian Cashman’s comments about luxury tax and spending this offseason. Then Brad (@DugoutLegends) and Joe (@JoezMcfly) joined us to do an All-Time Yankees player draft. Our sponsor this week is Robinhood! They are giving our listeners a free stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint. Sign up at bron...

CC Sabathia re-signed with the Yankees and what it means for the rotation in 2019, Gary Sanchez’ shoulder surgery, rumors that Bryce Harper will play 1B, the Mariners potentially selling and if James Paxton and/or Robinson Cano could be a fit for the Yanks, and mailbag questions about Yusei Kikuchi, trade assets in the Yankees system, Madison Bumgarner, and more! Today’s sponsors are ZipRecruiter...

The Red Sox are trolling the Yankees, Brett Gardner will return for 2019, what Gardy’s impact will be next year, how it affects Clint Frazier, Jacoby Ellsbury, and the other outfielders, Hal Steinbrenner’s comments about luxury tax, big contracts, and possible free agents, news that the Indians might be selling some of their veteran pitchers, and mailbag questions about Corey Kluber trades, David...

World Series nightmares/thoughts, the blending of analytics and gut feeling by managers during the playoffs, and Bryce Harper and Manny Machado’s free agency value. Mailbag questions about moving Gary Sanchez to first base, Giancarlo Stanton a full time left fielder, Aroldis Chapman’s wildness, and which young pitcher will have the biggest impact next year. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Ro...

We (Andrew & Scott) each act as Yankees General Manager by laying out the full offseason plan we would take if in charge. This includes free agents, trades, re-signings, and more! Scott’s plan includes a big trade with Arizona. Andrew’s plan involves a difficult decision in the outfield. Both plans include lots of pitching. We also discuss “bad boy” Manny Machado and the upcoming World Series. Tha...

The dust has settled after the ALDS and it’s been 5 days without Yankees baseball (#prayforus). We give our final thoughts on the Yankees’ early exit, discuss Boone/Cashman’s press conference, Didi Gregorius needing Tommy John surgery, Cashman’s comments about Sonny Gray being traded, free agents, and much more. Mailbag questions about Miguel Andujar’s defense, if CC Sabathia will retire, the firs...

ALDS Game 4 Recap: This is our nightmare, the Yankees lost the ALDS at home to the Red Sox. We discuss the offense not showing up until the 9th inning, Cora out-managing Boone, Stanton having a terrible series, and much more. We play your voicemails to end the show. Thank you to our sponsors, SeatGeek and Sleep Number! For $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, download their app and enter promo co...

ALDS Game 3 Recap: The Yankees were embarrassed at home, getting blown out by Boston. We discus Luis Severino’s terrible start, the rumor that he did not know when the game was starting, Aaron Boone’s 4th inning bullpen management, Nathan Eovaldi continuing to dominate the Yankees, and a look ahead to Game 4. Voicemails end the show.  Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @Its...

ALDS Game 2 Recap: David Price is who we thought he was! The Yankees did what they had to, and tied the series 1-1. We discuss Aaron Judge setting the tone, Gary Sanchez’ monster night, Masahiro Tanaka’s clutch start, Aaron Boone’s in-game decisions continue to pay off, and a look ahead to Game 3. Listener voicemails end the show!  Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsCha...

ALDS Game 1 Recap: A very frustrating loss as the Yankees almost came back from 5 runs down against the Red Sox bullpen, but left 22 men on base and fell 1 run short. We break down the key missed opportunities in the 6th and 7th innings, JA Happ’s rough outing, Giancarlo Stanton’s golden sombrero, some positive takeaways, and keys to winning Game 2.  Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @...

The playoff series we’ve all been waiting for: Yankees vs. Red Sox! First we discuss final thoughts from the Wild Card game, then preview the ALDS including the importance of home field advantage, aggressiveness of the Red Sox baserunners, Boston’s weakness in the bullpen, pitching matchups, key individual stats, and much more!  Call the voicemail line throughout the playoffs: 646-480-0342 Get in...

The Yankees defeat Oakland in the Wild Card game! We recap the atmosphere in the Bronx, Severino’s redemption start, Aaron Judge setting the tone with his home run, Aaron Boone pushing all the right buttons, Luke Voit’s big night, and much more. Listener voicemails end the show!  Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstri...

The Wild Card game is finally here! We discuss our thoughts as the Yankees enter their third Wild Card game in the last four seasons, the decision to start Luis Severino, the roster construction, potential lineup, matchups, and much more all while integrating listener comments and questions throughout the show.  Call the voicemail line to give your gut reaction to the Wild Card game, win or lose:...

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are recording a Wild Card preview episode dissecting the rosters, lineups, and matchups on Tuesday at 8pm ET. It will stream live on Facebook and be posted to all podcast channels afterwards. On today’s episode we discuss the Yankees getting to 100 wins and setting the team HR record, if we are worried about Aaron Judge entering the playoffs, Giancarlo Stanton getting hot at the r...

The Yankees have won 2 of the first 3 games in Tampa, and are still fighting for Wild Card home field advantage. We discuss the Yankees and A’s home/road splits, the Yankees bullpening (with success!) on Monday, Luis Severino and Masahiro Tanaka’s latest bids for the Wild Card start, and Zach Britton and Andrew McCutchen’s possible future with the Yanks.  Scott Braun from MLB Network joined the sh...

The Yankees wrapped-up their regular season home schedule by winning 2 of 3 vs Baltimore. We discuss the late-breaking news that Didi Gregorius might be out for the rest of the season, the Yankees clinching a Wild Card spot and the ensuing celebration, why Aaron Boone is saying one thing and doing the other when it comes to trying to win home field advantage, the Yankees’ plans to line up either J...

The Yankees have taken the first two games from Boston, and on Wednesday started to look like their old self. We discuss the juxtaposition between Tuesday and Wednesday’s wins, Luis Severino getting his swagger back, Luke Voit’s 2 HRs off Price and Red Sox fans crying about the short porch, Neil Walker’s clutch HR, Justus Sheffield’s MLB debut, JA Happ’s success against Boston, and the Yankees try...

The Yankees have been in a funk for 2 months and cannot snap out of it, losing 2 of 3 to Toronto at home. We discuss Aaron Judge being “activated”, the current Wild Card standings, upcoming schedule for the Yanks, Masahiro Tanaka’s continued excellence, pitiful losses on Saturday and Sunday, if CC Sabathia is done, and JA Happ’s next contract. Mailbag questions about McCutchen vs Gardner, playoff...

Jam packed episode today! First, we recap the Minnesota series and Luis Severino’s encouraging performance. Wally Matthews (@OysterBayBomber) joins the show to talk about his years covering the Yankees, differences between Aaron Boone and Joe Girardi, Brian Cashman and the analytics department’s influence over in-game decisions, and who the team’s biggest disappointment has been: Sanchez, Bird, or...

The Yankees take 2 of 3 in Seattle as Tanaka dazzles on Friday night. Didi makes his return, Cutch goes yard twice, and Judge takes batting practice. ANNOUNCEMENT: To purchase tickets for the BPCrew regular season events, go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/  Upcoming Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events:  Sep 15 vs. TOR - Saturday, 4pm - Pregame at The Dugout at 2pm Get i...

The Yankees dropped 2 of 3 in Oakland and continue to struggle in all facets of the game. We discuss Severino’s struggles, how his poor start vs Oakland might affect who starts the Wild Card game, Sanchez’ inability (again) to block balls like a major league catcher, Luke ‘The Legend’ Voit giving the Yanks a much needed boost, ongoing struggles with RISP and bases loaded, and Aaron Judge finally t...

The Yankees finished a poor home stand by splitting with Detroit. We discuss the Andrew McCutchen acquisition, Gleyber Torres returning to form, Aaron Boone’s ejection, his decision to use Dellin Betances in the 9th inning on Thursday, Lance Lynn’s struggles and if Sonny Gray will get his next start, and a preview of the important 3-game series in Oakland. Mailbag questions about resigning McCutch...