The Short Porch

The Short Porch has officially joined the Barstool Sports podcast network. Hubbs and Tommy Smokes intro the show for any new listeners before discussing the latest storylines from Yankees Spring Training: Severino's shoulder, Hicks' back, Betances' velocity, Jacoby Ellsbury is actually alive (?) and more. After that, they're joined by legendary Yankees radio announcer John Sterling for an awesome...

Hubbs and Tommy Smokes are down in Tampa for Yankees Spring Training. They start with the team’s latest storylines: Severino‘s injury, CC’s health, Sonny Gray’s comments, A-Rod’s engagement and more. Top 10 prospect Michael King joins for a fascinating interview on the art of pitching, how he’s become a top prospect, and tells a funny story about using Giancarlo Stanton to get girls. The show wrap...

Spring Training is in full throttle. The Luke Voit vs. Greg Bird battle is one for the ages. Aaron Hicks got a 7 year contract extension, and we're all about it. Tulo is electric, but let's not fall in love just yet. We make odds for him making it to Opening Day. Aaron Judge hit a ball so hard it went off someone’s glove and over the fence. We have riveting updates on Shane Robinson and Jacoby Ell...

Yankees baseball is back ... sort of. Luke Voit hit a ball out of Florida. Greg Bird is doing Spring Training Greg Bird things. Aaron Hicks dropped the greatest quote of all time. CC Sabathia lost a ton of weight, much to Stephen A Smith's dismay. "STAY ON THE CRUNCH BERRIES!!" Also, the Manny Machado saga finally came to an end after talking about it for 30 straight episodes!  You can find every...

Hubbs and Tommy are back to discuss the early stories from Yankees Spring Training. Luis Severino agreed to a team-friendly deal, CC Sabathia will retire after 2019, and Jacoby Ellsbury is hurt again. They unveil a groundbreaking theory on Ellsbury's abscence. The guys also touch on Jasson Dominguez, Aaron Judge leading off, Harper/Machado latest, and Hubbs talks going on WFAN!  You can find every...

Baseball is finally (almost) back! Pitchers and catchers report this week, and Hubbs and Tommy preview all the major storylines. They discuss Voit vs. Bird, Clint vs. Gardner, Miguel Andujar's defense, and more. They also answer DMs and discuss the current free agent market and why so many big free agents remain unsigned!  You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTu...

Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier joins the show and starts off talking about his long battle back from his concussions. He tell us what the recovery process was like and if he’s 100% put it behind him. Clint also discusses hitting off of a 103 mph pitch machine, how much he HATES the nickname Red Thunder, and his upcoming position battle with Brett Gardner in left field. We talk about how awful a...

Our prayers have been answered - Mariano Rivera is the first unanimous Hall Of Famer in baseball history. Plus, Mike Mussina is in as well! We reminisce about both players and their careers. Also, The Sonny Gray project is officially (and thankfully) over. We have Josh Stowers, the man he was basically traded for, on the show to talk about becoming a Yankee and already being a hero. Adam Ottavino...

The Yankees have signed an infielder! Spoiler: it’s not Manny Machado. The guys dissect DJ LeMahieu and get analytical. What is the infield going to look like? Does this close the book on Manny? They give their opinions on Dan Clark for the final time and wish him well (not). They both get heated about Severino’s arbitration situation and how ugly it is. Midway through you get a live listen to Hub...

The waiting game continues. Manny Machado has to yet to sign, but hey we got Tulo! Manny’s wife loves NYC and a happy wife leads to a happy life. A-Rod is thirst trapping Manny, but will it work? The guys talk about certain delusional White Sox fans and wonder why on Earth you would choose to play for them. An MLB strike is coming soon because of how messed up the CBA is for players. Zach Britton...

It’s a new year and we’re officially in “refresh twitter” mode for Manny Machado’s decision. WFAN’s John Jastremski joins the show to debate the possible signing and discuss if it’s worth it. We also talk about Andujar’s future, our relief options, and Greg Bird. JJ also talks about his rise at the FAN lately and his relationship with Mike Francesa! You can find every episode of this show on Apple...

The Manny Machado sweepstakes are in full force. Hubbs and Tommy preview the Yankees meeting with Machado and discuss how they'd like to be courted if they were a big free agent. They also talk about Beltran, Andujar-Beltre, Didi Gregorius, and more. The show wraps up with DMs - including what 3 players would you guarantee health for this season???  You can find every episode of this show on Apple...

The Winter Meetings are underway so Hubbs and Tommy break down all the latest rumors, starting with how the insufferable Noah Syndergaard might become a Yankee. Other topics include Happ, Machado, Harper, Indians pitching, and the Red Sox wanting to save some money. Hubbs and Tommy end the show discussing The 20 Most Dominant Athletes List which is a total joke!  You can find every episode of this...

Patrick Corbin did not sign with the Yankees. Tommy hates him, while Hubbs is more relaxed than when Ohtani rejected us. The guys break down the deal and who the Yankees should target next. How does this impact Harper/Machado? They also react to the Cano-Mets trade and do a few DMs to end the show!  You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can li...

Robinson Cano to the Yankees is a real life 2018 trade rumor being discussed. Hubbs and Tommy aren’t having any of it. The guys break down why this makes no sense. They also say goodbye to Ronny Torreyes ,who was traded to the Cubs. Corbin is meeting with the team, so how long until he’s a Yankee? Also the Yanks were very cheap with their playoff shares, which wasn’t the greatest look! You can fin...

It's a special trade edition of The Short Porch. Hubbs and Tommy discuss the James Paxton trade and bid farewell to Justus Sheffield. They talk about other offseason targets including Patrick Corbin, Corey Kluber, Bryce Harper and more. They also talk about the latest on Scooter Gennett and Adrian Beltre's retirement! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. P...

The offseason is moving slow and we want things to happen. The guys discuss the Sonny Gray rumors, Miguel Andujar losing Rookie Of The Year, and how did Scooter Gennett get his name? Also, it looks like Tommy’s plan for boosting his Instagram followers worked out okay. Hear it all in this all over the place episode of The Short Porch! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spot...

Hubbs and Tommy are back to give you a full breakdown of what is to come this offseason for the Yankees. They talk about CC returning for one more year and what role he’ll fill. They choose between Harper and Machado. What pitchers are we getting and what cost? Hint: We want Corey Kluber. Hubbs rants about Greg Bird because it was his birthday. Luke Voit is the future. They also both give their fu...

Hubbs has survived The Dunce Tour and is back from Boston and LA to tell the tale. The guys talk about the World Series and break down if it’s still worth it to go after Manny Machado. What about Kershaw? How much do we now hate Dave Roberts and Ryan Madson? They end the show with some DMs about the offseason, hating the Red Sox, and more! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts,...

Hubbs is back from Boston and is somehow still living. He tells Tommy about his weekend in Boston and his punishment. They also talk about the Didi injury, possible trade options, and Hubbs has a hypothetical!  You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/theshortporch

The Yankees season is over, and we are sad as can be. What went wrong against Boston? Bonehead moves, lifeless bats, and more. How much do we wish Aaron Judge didn’t play "New York, New York"? What needs to change in the offseason to get this team back on track? Who stays? Who goes? What happens with Voit, Bird, Gardner, CC, Andujar, etc.? What big fish are we going after in the winter? Preview of...

The Yankees split in Fenway, and Hubbs and Tommy are here to recap the first two games of the ALDS. Game 1 got off to an ugly start, but left us feeling cautiously optimistic. Game 2 was awesome and the Yankees are officially David Price's daddy. Topics include Tanaka's start, Judge's tear and playing "New York, New York", bullpen trust tree update, Gary's huge night, Hubbs' trip to Boston, and mo...

We wanted Boston. We got Boston. Hubbs and Tommy celebrate the Wild Card victory over the Athletics. Severino did his job, Judge was clutch, Luke Voit is a God, and the bullpen shut it down. They also preview the first Red Sox playoff series in 14 seasons and give their predictions!  You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on...

The. Playoffs. Are. Here. A very nervous Hubbs and Tommy give a full Wild Card Game preview. Luis Severino has been named the starter and the guys weigh in on if it was the right move. How long is Sevy’s leash? What is the plan for the bullpen? What is our current trust tree status? Others topics include Gary's importance, the A's bullpen, possible unsung heroes and what the Yankees need to do to...

With the regular season about to end, the Yankees have finally shown a pulse. Hubbs and Tommy recap a great series against the Rays. CC is the man, Andujar is the ROY, and Voit is unstoppable. The guys also give their thoughts on the bullpen game and their decisions on who should start the Wild Card game!  You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members...