The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike Francesa & Bobby Valentine talk about the Yankees and their sky-high World Series hopes, as well as NY Mets postseason possibilities. The analyze MLB developments throughout the league and ask which clubs need to make serious trades before the deadline. Mike also talks about PGA player defections -- including Brooks Koepka --  to the LIV Golf Tour. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so yo...

Mike Francesa recaps the U.S. Open, talks Yankees & Mets with Mark Feinsand, and reads your emails. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 US Open recap - Matt Fitzpatrick wins05:45 Stanley Cup - Tampa Bay wins Game 307:54 Mark Feinsand, the Yankees & “The Franchise”14:30 Don Mattingly is an icon19:15 Is a Subway Series in the works?26:00 Yankees strategie...

Mike Francesa dives into the first round of the US Open, the turnovers in Game 6 of NBA Finals, Yanks & Mets weekend, and answers some of your emails.00:00 US Open 2022: No clear favorite, but don't get left behind05:00 NBA Finals: Celtics could not control their turnovers07:35 MLB: Yankees have never looked this good12:30 MLB: Mets now have some competition for the NL East15:15 Mike responds to y...

Join Mike Francesa as he previews the 2022 US Open golf tournament at the Country Club at Brookline. Rory McIlroy is favored to win following last weekend's triumph at the RBC Canadian Open. Phil Mickelson, embroiled in the LIV Golf drama, is an incredible 250-1 to win.00:00 US Open 2022: Rory McIlroy favored03:40 Brookline course preview: Deep rough, tiny greens06:35 LIV Golf vs. PGA controversy...

Mike says the NY Yankees are so hot that they must win the World Series, and the NY Mets are on fire, too. And speaking of fire, he thinks the Golden St. Warriors could take their fourth quarter momentum in Game 4 and keep pressing the Boston Celtics in Game 5 tonight.   Against a grueling postseason schedule, the NY Rangers simply ran out of gas versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay looks to...

Join Mike Francesa and Brad Thomas as they break down the final leg of the Triple Crown. Favorites at the Run for the Carnations include We the People, Mo Donegal, and Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, who skipped the Preakness. Other contenders include Skippylongstocking, Nest, Creative Minister, Golden Glider, and Barber Road. Mike and Brad also analyze Belmont betting strategies.00:00 It's an...

Mike looks ahead to Game 5 between the NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning and analyzes the weekend in NY baseball. You'll hear updates on the NY Mets and their efforts to keep the red-hot Phillies at bay. But the big story is LIV Golf and the seismic shifts it is causing pro golf -- the PGA is officially scrambling as stars like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson flee to the fledgling golf league....

Mike Francesa talks Rangers game 3 against Tampa Bay, the epic Mets-Dodgers series this weekend, Yankees' perfect pitching and more.

Mike says the NY Rangers have been tremendous so far in the 2022 NHL playoffs -- and they keep getting better. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Warriors and Celtics duked it out from the three-point line, and Boston won in spite of a terrible game from Jayson Tatum. He digs into NY Mets and NY Yankees updates and also responds to your emails.00:00 NY Rangers are getting better by the game02:30 NBA...

Mike previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors with guest Brian Geltzeiler. The Warriors are favored to win but Mike sees this one going the distance. The NY Rangers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Easter Conference Finals. Joe Micheletti and Mike analyze the matchup.00:00 NBA Finals: Warriors favored - Tatum and Curry are MVP favorites01:...

In this special episode of The Mike Francesa Podcast, Mike reflects on Memorial Day & the events in Texas. On the sports side, Rangers face a tough task in game 7 on the road in Carolina. At the quarter pole, Yankees have a 4.5 game lead and Mets 8.5 in their divisions. Mike reacts to the Celtics-Heat game 7.  Mike also answers your emails.

Mike Francesa talks Mets and Yankees, and while there are a lot of smiles in New York, there are reasons for concern. Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine weighs in. In the NHL, the Rangers have tied things up against Carolina and look to stick to their winning ways. Mike also talks NBA; Celtics and Warriors. 00:00 Intro and reasons for concern in New York00:30 Rangers are heading to game 5 and are...

Mike Francesa welcomes former Mets manager Terry Collins to the show to talk about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and what it takes to really make it in New York. Also, Mike and Terry discuss the state of the baseball and how there is currently a transition in the MLB to an older style of play.00:00 Mike Francesa talks baseball with former Mets manager Terry Collins03:51 What happened with Matt Harvey06:4...

Mike Francesa welcomes former Mets manager Terry Collins to the show to talk about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and what it takes to really make it in New York. Also, Mike and Terry discuss the state of the baseball and how there is currently a transition in the MLB to an older style of play.00:00 Mike Francesa talks baseball with former Mets manager Terry Collins03:51 What happened with Matt Harvey06:4...

Mike Francesa 2022 Preakness predictions. Brad Thomas joins Mike as they break down the field for the 147th running of The Preakness. Is Epicenter the favorite? Should Secret Oath even be in the Preakness? All this and more on this edition of The Mike Francesa Podcast.00:00 Mike is disappointed in the sport -- for now01:12 Mike and Brad review the blistering pace of the Kentucky Derby04:24 In the...

Join Mike Francesa as he breaks down the PGA Championship and gives his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's absence. Yankees and Mets are already starting to separate from the path, but are the championship teams? Mike also reads your emails.00:00 All eyes are on the NY Rangers03:00 NY Rangers need better defense versus the Carolina Hurricanes04:30 PGA Championship: Southern Hills04:50 PGA Championship:...

The NY Rangers won a thrilling Game 7 Sunday night, and Mike Francesa looks at how they got there and where they go from here. Mike also discusses the Phoenix flop, the Preakness Stakes, and reads your emails.00:00 NY Rangers defeat Pittsburgh Penguins in OT01:15 NY Rangers won in spite of flaws02:38 Phoenix Suns' "stunning" collapse vs. Dallas Mavericks05:00 Suns Devin Booker's superstar status a...

Mike Francesa gives your the rundown to get you ready for this weekend in sports. The Yankees have righted themselves to a meaningful pace. The Mets still have room to grow. The Rangers have to attack & take advantage of a weak Pittsburgh goaltending situation. How will this round of the NBA Playoffs play out? Bobby Valentine joins the show to give his baseball insights. Subscribe to The Mike Fran...

How did Rich Strike win the Kentucky Derby? Mike Francesa reacts to the shocking Kentucky Derby upset. The Yankees & Mets are rolling, and Mike reacts to the weekend's games, including some thoughts on whining about the size of Yankees Stadium. 00:00 Kentucky Derby Reaction08:55 Yankees & Mets weekend recaps11:25 Yankees traps on the horizon, Mets can go up from here13:35 NY Rangers need to find c...

It's Kentucky Derby time, and Mike Francesa welcomes Brad Thomas from to preview the run for the roses. The biggest horse racing weekend of the year is covered right here.00:00 Kentucky Oaks preview: Nest is the horse to beat1:43 Brad picks Nostalgic to win6:17 High Oak update7:33 Bob Baffert is at the Derby14:43 Messier's chances to win17:35 Brad picks Zandon as the horse to beat22:26 Epicenter c...

Mike Francesa digs into recent NY Mets & NY Yankees play with Bobby Valentine and asks whether Mike Trout is rounding back into form. Then, Mark Schlereth joins the show to offer NFL Draft reactions and discuss what it really takes to build an NFL offensive line. They also analyze recent QB moves, including Matt Ryan to the Colts and Russell Wilson to the Broncos. But the show all starts with Mike...

Mike Francesa dives in with his 2022 NFL Draft Round 1 reactions. The NY Jets used their #4 pick on Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, a cornerback from Cincinnati, while the Giants used pick #5 for Kayvon Thibodeaux, a defensive end from Oregon. Hear Mike's take on those picks and more right now!00:00 The Jets & Giants excelled in the first round01:40 NY Jets - Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, CB, Cincinnati03:58 NY J...

Mike answers your emails, then talks with Albert Breer joins Mike to talk about this week's NFL Draft. Brian Geltzeiler also joins the show to talk about the current state of the NBA playoffs and the ousting of the Nets.  00:00 Intro and listener emails 07:33 Albert Breer joins the show to talk NFL Draft18:50 Jets and Giants draft predictions33:30 Quarterbacks and the 2022 NFL Draft43:10 Brian Gel...

The NFL Draft is approaching, and Mike Francesa welcomes Mike Tannenbaum to the show to break down the 2022 draft.00:00 Intro and how the NFL Draft became a marketing event 02:08 Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk NFL Draft42:45 How big of an embarrassment are the Nets?44:36 Joey Gallo needs a change of scenerySubscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Follow Mi...

Mike Francesa interviews Jim Kaat, MLB Hall of Fame inductee, broadcaster and author of "Good as Gold." Kaat discusses his Hall of Fame career and the makeup of current pitching staffs. Mike and Jim also talk about other MLB legends, from Sandy Koufax to Frank Robinson to Carl Yastrzemski and Jack Buck, the famous announcer.00:00 Intro02:10 Jim Kaat was a great fielder (for a pitcher)04:30 Kaat is...