Yankee Nation Podcast

Pitchers and catchers have reported to Yankees camp, and Brian and Ryan are here to talk about it. They also talk about Nestor Cortes' injury, Aaron Judge taking grounders at first, number changes, and more.

The Yankees have announced their non-roster invitees for spring training. Brian and Ryan dive into all of that as well as the World Baseball Classic rosters.

The Yankees settled with Gleyber Torres, and avoided arbitration with everyone who was eligible on the roster. They also hired Brad Wilkerson as an assistant hitting coach. Brian and Ryan talk about all of that as well as Kyle Higashioka's comments on Oswald Peraza and Carlos Rodon.

Brian Cashman spoke on MLB Network Radio recently, and he discussed the left field situation. He said while Aaron Hicks is the starter as things stand, the team is still looking for a left-handed left fielder to balance out the lineup. Brian and Ryan also react to Scott Rolen's induction to the hall of fame, and look into the cases for Gary Sheffield, Carlos Beltran and Don Mattingly.

For the first time in weeks, we have actually Yankees news. It isn't good news, as it seems Frankie Montas will miss the first month of the season due to a lingering shoulder problem. Brian and Ryan also talked about all of the arbitration eligible players, and what going to arbitration with Gleyber Torres could mean.

The MLB offseason has been quiet, but there have been some front office hires and rumors swirling over the last week. Brian and Ryan talk about that and check in around the league. They also talked about what past Yankee (non-hall of famer) they would choose to put on the 2023 team.

Other than the Yankees bringing in Brian Sabean, the offseason has been quiet since the Yankees brought in Carlos Rodon. Most of the big moves seem to be done around the league. Brian and Ryan got into the possibility of a Bryan Reynolds trade, and also whether the Yankees could roll with Oswaldo Cabrera in left field to start the season.

Over the last week, the Yankees formally introduced Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon with press conferences. Brian and Ryan recap both of them, and they also discussed who the Yankees will go with in left field. The Michael Conforto signing and Daulton Varsho trade means options have come off the board. Will the Yankees make a trade or go with an in-house option? Brian and Ryan weigh the possibilities...

Since we have last recorded, Carlos Rodon has signed with the Yankees. The starting rotation seems set. We were also recording while Aaron Judge's press conference took place, in which he was named the 16th captain of the team. Lastly, we try to figure out who the left fielder will be in 2023, the position is up in the air as Andrew Benintendi signed a deal with the White Sox.

Not much has happened since the Yankees re-signed Aaron Judge a week ago. They have been heavily connected to starting pitcher Carlos Rodon, and are viewed as the favorites. Brian and Ryan also talked about the rumor of the Yankees working on "something big" and speculated about what that move could be.

Aaron Judge has re-signed with the Yankees on a 9-year $360 million deal, leaving money on the table to return to the Bronx. Brian and Ryan recap the whirlwind of emotions that Yankees fans experienced over the last couple of days, including the false flag that Judge was heading to San Francisco. They also talked about where the Yankees go from here. Carlos Rodon, Andrew Benintendi and other optio...

The MLB Winter Meetings are taking place over the next week. There hasn't been much activity in the offseason so far, but there is speculation that moves will happen over the next week. That includes a possible Aaron Judge signing. Brian and Ryan talk about that, as well as Jon Heyman's article outlining what is supposedly the organization's plan for this offseason.

After winning the MVP for the American League, the rumors are starting to head up in Aaron Judge's free agency. He has taken a visit with the San Francisco Giants, and and Brian and Ryan are here to talk about it.

Anthony Rizzo is back with the New York Yankees, and although it was expected, Brian and Ryan are happy about it. They discuss the implications of his return as well as Owner Hal Steinbrenner's comments on how the Yankees will approach the offseason. Will the Yankees spend big? It seems like there's a bigger chance of that than we initially thought.

GM Brian Cashman and Manager Aaron Boone held their usual end-of-season press conference, and Brian and Ryan have many thoughts. Whether it is how the Yankees will approach filling holes in the outfield or if Kiner-Falefa will still be the shortstop next year, there was a ton to talk about.

There hasn't been too much buzz surrounding the Yankees in the last week, but Brian and Ryan are back with another episode. They talk about some of the articles that have circulated Yankees Twitter, Cashman and Boone's status, and preview the 1st base position for the upcoming offseason.

The 2022 Yankees season has come to a close, and they were eliminated by the Houston Astros once again. This time, the Yankees couldn't even win a game. Brian and Ryan are here to discuss the series and the outlook for the franchise as Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone are expected to be retained.

The Yankees have won the ALDS over the Cleveland Guardians in five games. They have a quick turnaround and are facing the hated Houston Astros in the ALCS once again. Will the third time be the charm for the Yankees, or will they get their hearts broken by Houston again? Brian and Ryan are here to dive into it.

Game one of the ALDS is the books, and the Yankees have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. Gerrit Cole stepped up, Harrison Bader and Anthony Rizzo made an impact with home runs, and the bullpen looked good. Brian and Ryan are here to recap it all as well as dive into the playoff roster.

It took a bit longer than we expected, but Aaron Judge is the new American League home run king. Brian and Ryan previewed the playoffs, discussed Judge's home run and Cole setting the franchise record for strikeouts in a single season in the latest episode of the Yankee Nation Podcast.

Despite struggling in August, the Yankees have clinched the AL East and home-field advantage in the ALDS. Brian and Ryan are here to talk about the last game against the Pirates, the four-game sweep of the Red Sox and the first two games against the Blue Jays. They also touch on what the Yankees will do over the last week of regular season games.

Aaron Judge has hit his 60th home run and Brian and Ryan are here to talk all about it. They also recap the last Red Sox game, the series in Milwaukee and talk about some potential players returning from injuries soon.

The Yankees have just played a crucial stretch of baseball in the first half of September, and they did what they needed to do. Brian and Ryan are here to talk about the Twins and Rays series' along with the crazy first game in Boston. They also talk about some key pieces hopefully returning to the lineup soon.

After losing two out of three in Tampa, the Yankees are officially battling to keep their lead in the AL East. Brian and Ryan discuss the last game against the Angels, a frustrating series in Tampa, and the first game against the Twins. They also touch on prospect Oswald Peraza getting the call to the big leagues and how they think his playing time should be handled.

We are just about to head into September, and the Yankees still have a bit of business to take care of. They still have a firm grasp on the AL East, but things can get interesting if the next week of games don't go their way. Brian and Ryan are here to discuss it all along with the last week of games.