Three Inning Fan - The Podcast with Kelley Franco

In this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show with Kelley Franco, YES Network analyst and respected baseball journalist Jack Curry joins the show to talk Yankees — past and present. From what the team needs to reignite their season to whether an October run is in the cards, Jack offers sharp insights and behind-the-scenes stories, including his time as a beat reporter during the George Steinbrenner...

In this episode of the Three Inning Fan Show with Kelley Franco, Liz Benn, former Director of Major League Operations for the Mets and current analyst on SNY’s “Baseball Night in New York” joins Kelley Franco to pull back the curtain on how MLB front offices operate. From scouts to analytics to all-nighters, Liz breaks down the job behind the game. But that’s just the first inning. As a philosophy...

In this episode of the Three Inning Fan Show with Kelley Franco, Dan Roberts, Editor in Chief of Front Office Sports, dives in deep on the business side of MLB. Dan uses his expertise on sports revenue and valuations to delve into MLB franchise valuations and why they lag other sports, and links it to MLB revenue versus other professional leagues. He talks about Commissioner Manfred’s changes to t...

In this episode of the Three Inning Fan Show with Kelley Franco, Jared Diamond, sports columnist for the Wall Street Journal, discusses his recent piece on The Battery in Atlanta, the most envied stadium setup in MLB. The Battery is not just a ballpark, but a mixed-use development that has become a model for other sports organizations. It contains apartments, offices, hotels, restaurants, a concer...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan: The Podcast with Kelley Franco, legendary Mets radio voice and Mets Hall of Famer Howie Rose joins the show for a candid, humorous, and often poignant conversation. Howie reflects on his decades-long journey with the Mets—sharing kind words about the Wilpon era, his positive thoughts on the current Cohen ownership, and why he believes this is the most unified M...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan the Podcast with Kelley Franco, she is joined by Hall of Famer Mike Piazza, a New York icon whose legacy extends far beyond Shea Stadium. Crack open a beer and settle in for an informal, humorous, and wide-ranging conversation covering everything from whether Mike will manage the Italian World Baseball Classic team again in 2026, to his family’s Italian heritage...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan the Podcast with Kelley Franco, she is joined by the incomparable Chris “Mad Dog” Russo of Mad Dog Unleashed as he brings his hallmark high-energy style to the show. They discuss the blockbuster Rafael Devers – Jordan Hicks trade between the #RedSox and the #SFGiants. We then focus on some of the hottest financial topics in #MLB right now, including the renegoti...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan the Podcast with Kelley Franco, she is joined by Mark Kolier of the podcast Almost Cooperstown. We discuss the Mets and Yankees at this pivotal point in the season. Are they overperforming or underperforming in pitching, bullpen, offense and defense? Who is carrying the load and who needs to step up? What players returning from injury will create roster crunches...

In this informing and entertaining episode of Three Inning Fan - The Podcast, Kelley Franco covers everything you need to know about MLB in under 30 minutes. We talk about little names coming up big for the Mets and the Yankees. The Mets’ pitching staff is the best in MLB and it features David Stearns’ bargain signings and homegrown talent. The Yankees are being bolstered by Rice, Grisham, and Gol...

In this jam-packed show, Kelley Franco covers everything you need to know about MLB in 30 minutes. We talk about the first-place Mets, and how Soto is slow to launch but will likely prove the doubters wrong; how Baty or Acuna will be demoted after McNeil’s return; and who will play centerfield in Siri’s absence. We also talk about the first-place Yankees, how Aaron Judge is on fire but so is Ben R...

In this tremendous first show of the 2025 baseball season, Kelley Franco covers all the hot MLB news in about 20 minutes. We talk about the Mets, and how Alonso is reminding fans who he is. We also talk Baty and Vientos, and how guys like Torrens are making a difference. We talk Yankees and their home run barrage, who is stepping up, and whether Volpe is turning into a slugger. We cover the Torped...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, it’s a spring training wrap up for the New York teams and then a tour around MLB. First we take a look at the Yankees’ rotation and who the wild cards are who have to come up big. Then we discuss Austin Wells hitting leadoff – the pros and cons, and how it’s worked in spring training so far. We talk about the Mets and how their...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we check in on our favorite New York teams. First we take a look at the Yankees’ big spring training injuries: LeMahieu, Stanton, and Gil and now possibly Gerrit Cole, and how they should cope with each of them. We discuss the Mets’ strong offensive offseason, but take a look at their possible Achilles heel – their starting rota...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan the Podcast with Kelley Franco, she is joined again by MLB X personality NotGaetti. Together they talk about Pete Alonso’s deal with the Mets, NotGaetti’s perspective on Alonso as a player, and Kelley’s insights as an attorney into the art of the negotiation of his contract. They discuss the Yankees’ bleak options for third base and Brian Cashman’s recent commen...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we check in on our favorite New York teams. First we get Kelley’s take on Steve Cohen’s comments directed to Pete Alonso at Amazin’ Day, and why they were genius. We do a quick check-in with the Yankees, and then we explore some hot topics in MLB: namely, the use of robo-umps in MLB spring training and the idea of a hard salary...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we catch up with Clint Hurdle – pennant winning player, pennant winning manager, and now, with his new book “Hurdle-isms”, an inspirational writer. In this podcast, get to know Clint in a way you haven’t before. He opens up about the lessons he learned the hard way – as a young MLB Player coronated on the cover of Sports Illustr...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we meet Twitter/X baseball personality NotGaetti, live and out from behind his avatar. You know him from his posts that highlight his MLB acumen, underrated ballplayers over the years, and Hall of Fame insight. And we see that side of him today. But Kelley gets him to open up about his secret identity, some surprises about his p...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we are all about the state of the New York baseball offseason. First we get Kelley’s lowdown on the Mets – has the market for Pete Alonso gone soft? Is bullpen help on the way? Will the Mets need a new starter too? We then discuss the Yankees’ infield plans and what their options are, be they signings, trades or in-house. We als...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we are all about the breaking offseason news. First we get Kelley’s lowdown on the Winter Meetings in Dallas last week, which she attended. Then we talk about how the Mets snagged Soto, and whether the record-setting contract redeems Scott Boras from his lackluster offseason last winter. We’ll discuss whether the Mets are done....

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we are on with all of the developments of the offseason to date. Commissioner Manfred talked about a rule proposal called The Golden At-Bat that makes Kelley delirious with anger. But Manfred is also putting together a national streaming package that could be useful for fans tired of cable bills and blackouts – for sometime arou...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we discuss how the Hot Stove has really been a lukewarm burner waiting for Juan Soto to sign. Always with our focus on the New York teams, we examine all of the free agents who are in the on-deck circle and will emerge once the Soto suitors know where they are putting their money. We take a closer look at the pitching free agent...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – the Podcast with Kelley Franco, we dive right into the Yankees’ and Mets’ Hot Stove Season, talking about the Juan Soto Sweepstakes, Pete Alonsoand what the Mets could do if they don’t re-sign him, the state of the Mets’ starting rotation, Gerrit Cole and the first Scott Boras miss of the offseason, how the Yankees need to build a stronger secondary, and how b...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we do a full League Championship Series preview. With the Mets versus the Dodgers, we look at whether the Mets’ magic can continue. Can the postseason legacies of Alonso and Lindor help them advance, and can aces Manaea and Severino get them back on track after a Game 1 loss? We explore the Dodgers’ starting pitching woes but th...

In this episode of Three Inning Fan The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we do a full Wild Card Series Preview with the best story lines to follow this week – including whether the Orioles offense can resurge; will the Royals prevail and face the Yankees this weekend in the ALDS; AJ Hinch, manager of the Tigers faces his old team, the Astros, who have a great set of starters for a short series; the Pad...

Today in Three Inning Fan The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we discuss The Yankees eyeing the AL East Title, the four-fingered drama with the Red Sox last weekend, how the Yankees closer situation has evolved for the better, and which of their starters will go to the pen. For the Mets, we talk about their aggressive play putting them into the heart of the Wild Card race, tied with the DBacks and ahe...