Podcasts by FANBASE: A Deep Dive Into the Greatest Rivalry in Sports
What began as a podcast about the Red Sox and Yankees has become so much more. Whether it's focused on the legendary Sox-Yanks rivalry, Sabermetrics or sobriety, Brian Shactman and John Senecal elevate the conversation. These two SuperFans -- one Boston, one New York -- have been in the stands or press box for some of sports' greatest moments, and their perspective will give you plenty to think and talk about.
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#136: Verdugo Never in Stripes? from 2023-12-06T14:57:55
Why Alex Verdugo may never play in New York and Juan Soto is the reason. Also, Shohei is being kinda brutal.
Listen#135: BJ Finnell from 2023-11-21T14:53:19
The name sounds like a pesky second baseman for the Twins. But he's an ex-sports junkie who happened to hire both John and Brian. Unfortunately for Brian, and fortunately for John, he's a Yankee...
Listen#134: Cash, Tips, and Rants from 2023-11-17T15:24:27
Brian Cashman making his life more difficult or easier? Plus, we rant on everything from tickets to tips. We're grumpy so you don't have to be!
Listen#133: The Guy from 2023-11-03T13:45:09
Hear about the ex-convict who got a ring? Brian had NO IDEA. More on Craig Breslow and handicapping landing spot for Ohtani. Enjoy!
Listen#132: Mad Dog and Glory from 2023-10-25T14:02:26
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo won't retire but man, did he step in it by predicting a guaranteed Phillies win. Craig Breslow a great hire? And our WS picks.
Listen#131: Picks, Harper, and a Blaze of Glory from 2023-10-13T13:42:19
We make our pics for the next round. Bryce Harper's genius and STICK AROUND for the end -- great conversation on mental health.
Listen#130: Playoff Edition from 2023-10-03T13:48:24
We make our picks, Yanks/Sox wrap, Wakefield goodbye, retirees and more.
Listen#129: Castellanos' Big Balls from 2023-09-22T14:00:26
Listen and find out.... Sox and Yankees are done, so we have a lot of fun with other stuff. First pitches. Montreal. And yes, Castellanos.
Listen#128: Bloom and Prison from 2023-09-15T14:13:47
Chaim is gone. Who's Next? Plus we talk about the keys to a successful prison escape.
Listen#127: Martian Magic from 2023-09-07T13:47:47
So you're sayin' we've got a chance! Yankees in the mix? We talk incredible rookie stories and Brian's review of Dodger Stadium and its $20 beers.
Listen#126: The Martian Has Landed from 2023-08-31T13:52:53
The Yankees season is a bust, but the youth invasion can save it. The last month will be wild. Which teams are we picking to be playoff bound. Plus a special guest Co-Host!
Listen#125: Loving Last.......Place from 2023-08-25T14:12:45
Brian doesn't care if Sox make the playoffs. Just make sure the Yankees finish last. Plus, would you still pay Shohei? And a good vacation story as a bonus!
Listen#124: Fire? But Hire Who? from 2023-08-18T14:29:56
Big Yankees-Sox weekend but all the talk is Boone and Cashman. Fire them? Probably. But who gets those jobs?!?! We throw some spaghetti at the proverbial baseball wall.
Listen#123: Fights and Rants from 2023-08-08T13:54:50
The Orioles announcer suspension, of course, is a joke. But more importantly, it speaks to larger issues of independence. Oh, and John has an epic Yankees rant. It's perfect.
Listen#122: Judging Domingo and Oddly Pleased With Deadline from 2023-08-03T13:42:39
There is WAY more than meets the eye with Domingo German. Also, will people coming back from injury be enough? Surprising optimism from at least one of us. Can you guess who?
Listen#121: On The Road from 2023-07-28T13:49:32
John's on a baseball trip and got lucky in Philly. Brian finally tries to turn positive -- especially with a lot of returning players -- and we both prepare for Aaron Judge's return.
Listen#120: Losing Hope? from 2023-07-21T14:52:57
Matt Sirois joins the Yankee pity party. As for Boston, it's nice to be out of the cellar -- just ask Baltimore. Plus, John has an interesting concept for Shohei Ohtani.
Listen#119: Second Half! from 2023-07-12T14:19:54
A scenario where Yankees DON'T make playoffs? Sean Casey is a thumbs up, the next 10 days will dictate Sox season, and a bunch of fun stuff this week.
Listen#118: Baseball is Back!? from 2023-06-27T14:05:37
We are already talking trade deadline because what are the Yankees going to do if Judge remains out? Go for it? Sell? Regardless, there are great stories outside NY and Boston, and we love it.
Listen#117: Too Sour? from 2023-06-19T13:42:39
Too harsh on the Sox? Panic button for the Yanks? Maybe ... and yes. Plus, some league-wide post-Daddy's Day banter.
Listen#116: No Judge No Offense from 2023-06-12T14:06:51
The Yankees have seemingly NOTHING without Aaron Judge and now it's REALLY time to send down Anthony Volpe. And oh, no one is catching Tampa.
Listen#115: Rookie Blues from 2023-06-06T13:37
Anthony Volpe, Tristan Casas -- send them down? And why good pitching may be unavailable at the deadline.
Listen#114: AL East Fun!! from 2023-05-24T13:25:17
Find a better division in sports. Plus, John contemplates life without Giancarlo Stanton, and Brian just contemplates.
Listen#113: Temp Check from 2023-05-15T13:50:16
Yankees and Sox battling it out for the basement! But it could make for one heck of a weird and compelling Wild Card race that could heat up WAY EARLIER than usual.
Listen#112: John on Edge from 2023-05-02T14:45:25
The Yankees are struggling, and John is freaking out. Kind of amazing that two teams can be next to each other in standings yet the "feel" is so different.
Listen#111: Clint Hurdle from 2023-04-19T14:11:28
You may know the name. Managed the Pirates. Even led Colorado to a World Series. But he is WAY more than that. From SI cover to how and why he's still in baseball. Perhaps, our best conversation...
Listen#110: Early Returns from 2023-04-13T13:50:25
Franchy rakes, Rays make Chaim look bad, and we talk beer and how Astros cheating may NEVER get old.
Listen#109: In Season! from 2023-04-04T14:02:35
Pitch clock thumbs up and thumbs down to Sox pitching. We look at the season's great start!
Listen#108: Baseball Season! from 2023-03-29T14:47:35
Let the games begin! We predict all the divisions, call the World Series and also chime in on the pitch clock's impact.
Listen#107: WBC Needs To Be WC from 2023-03-22T14:39:59
As great as the drama was in the World Baseball Classic, we discuss why baseball MUST make the tournament bigger, just like soccer's World Cup.
Listen#106: Chaim Bloom from 2023-03-16T14:24:17
The Red Sox boss on nervously watching the WBC and why Sox fans shouldn't be so glum. You can judge whether you are convinced!
Listen#105: FRED FREAKIN' LYNN!! from 2023-02-22T16:07:16
The former Sox great talks about getting drafted by the YANKEES. Sure, there's the historic '75 season and what he's doing now... but there's also his time in Bristol, CT and his fishing "incide...
Listen#104 : Cheaters and Winners from 2023-02-15T15:51:02
Evan Drellich has a new book out on the Astros cheating scandal. But it hits hard for both Yankee and Red Sox fans. Big time.
Listen#103 Pre Pre-Season Vibes from 2023-02-02T20:55:46
Boos on one side ... sighs of relief on the other. Can you guess? Plus, Super Bowl picks!!
Listen#102: Raffy Worth It? from 2023-01-05T16:48:23
Rafael Devers gets his $300 Million. Is it a good deal? Which mega deal IS the best? We break it all down!
Listen#101: Jackson Olson is Bananas from 2022-12-21T16:37:12
A college baseball career was supposed to turn into a pro career. Instead, Jackson Olson is a full-time TikTok-er and a Savanah Banana. And doing GREAT. An amazing story.
Listen#Ep 100: Judging (and) Xander from 2022-12-08T15:55:17
Two huge deals. Two franchises with wildly different approaches. Is Brian done with Boston? Are Yankee fans good now?
Listen#99: MVP and Money from 2022-11-18T14:46:35
Aaron Judge gets the MVP, but when will we know the AAV? All quiet on the signing front.... but for how long?
Listen#98: Season Done, Time to (for) Judge from 2022-11-07T14:53:14
We put a ribbon on the season and find some reason to like the Astros win. But really, it's all about Aaron Judge and our evolving views on what could (or should) happen.
Listen#97: R.I.P. NYY from 2022-10-24T13:51:24
The Yankees are done. Is Brian Cashman done, too? Aaron Boone? And of course, we talk about Aaron Judge's next move, as well as our World Series predictions!
Listen#96: Onward! from 2022-10-19T14:33:26
Down to four teams, we pick the winners. As for losers, what was up with the Cleveland Guardians? Cradling babies and missing calls. We tip our cap to Bryce Harper and shake our heads with Ferna...
Listen#95: Judge-ing and Playoffs from 2022-10-06T14:17:17
We put a ribbon on Aaron Judge's record and pick winners for every Wild Card series. Fear the Rays...feel bad for the Mets.
Listen#94 Waiting.... Judge-ing from 2022-09-26T13:48:10
Yankees playoff plans are set, so all that's left is for Aaron Judge to hit his dingers. Plus, we put Albert Pujols' 700 HRs in proper perspective.
Listen#93 Judge Judge Judge from 2022-09-22T14:56:16
Will he do it? When will he do it? Will the Sox pitch to him? Who will be able to see it? Oy, so many questions! But it IS exciting.
Listen#92: Yankees All Good? from 2022-09-12T14:12:48
It looks the Red Sox could play spoiler for Yankees. IF ... IF the Yankees implode, might Derek Jeter take over? Also, we talk rule changes and Albert Pujols. We all agree on what he'll do. Tune...
Listen#91: Judge vs Maris from 2022-08-31T15:13:13
If Aaron Judge hits 62, what does that mean? Would he be the TRUE Home Run King? YES! Fire Bloom and Cora? And we discuss John's trip to High-A Ball.
Listen#90: It's Unofficially Official from 2022-08-24T14:50:42
The Red Sox are done. They can't win more than 75% of their remaining games. No way. Plus, the ghost of John Senecal on the most recent Subway Series.
Listen#89: New York, We Have a Problem from 2022-08-15T15:37:44
Can't hit. Can't pitch. Can't win. Not the Sox. The Yankees! Can Giancarlo Stanton come back already? Plus, the disgrace of Fernando Tatis, Jr and the grace of Albert Pujols (should he come back...
Listen#88: Sound the Alarm! from 2022-08-11T13:56:32
The Red Sox and the Yankees are in trouble. However, only one has a future. We delve into both, and also the magic of Aaron Judge and the upstart Baltimore Orioles.
Listen# 87: Trade Deadline Extravaganza from 2022-08-03T15:05:54
Some big deals and some head scratchers. Brian is on the verge of dropping season tickets while John wonders whether Jordan Montgomery was a problem off the field. We break down a pretty crazy M...
Listen#86: Minor League Career, Major League Life from 2022-07-29T12:31:45
Tim Restall runs one of the most successful minor league teams in the country, the Hartford Yard Goats. How did a guy who started his career selling fried dough get here? Listen and find out.
Listen#85: Papi and the Playoffs from 2022-07-26T16:25:48
Recap HOF weekend, as well Brian's rough visit to Fenway, and why NY is third best team in baseball.
Listen#84: Second Half! from 2022-07-19T17:35:09
We break down needs and wants for the Yankees and Red Sox. A closer for NY? Juan Soto? Will Boston do ANYTHING? And a special guest IN STUDIO!
Listen#83: Here We Go Again from 2022-07-16T02:13:01
The Yankees look tired and the Red Sox look terrible. By the end of this latest series, one team will feel a whole lot better. Quick listen (from a cool recording spot!) ... and enjoy!
Listen#82: Split Shoulda Been A Sweep from 2022-07-11T14:56:46
How did the Red Sox manage a split against New York? Good question! Plus, no Yankee gear in Aruba, and Sean McDonough changes things.
Listen#81: Big Weekend! from 2022-07-06T17:12:09
Red Sox-Yankees baby! Can the Sox catch them? No. But they can go into the All Star break with a lot of mojo. We break it down and lament that Joey Gallo has no value and Chaim Bloom probably wo...
Listen#80: Chasing the Dream from 2022-06-21T13:48:29
What if you worked your whole life for one thing? What if you were inches away from achieving it when you were told it may not happen after all? Meet Connecticut's Will Yahn, UCONN great who wa...
Listen#79: Special Guest and Temperature Check from 2022-06-16T13:52:51
Could the Yankees be a historically great team? Are the Red Sox actually a Playoff Team? Plus a special guest who use to recreate Red Sox - Yankees fights.
Listen#78: The Yanks Don't Need Much. from 2022-06-01T16:03:24
It's never too early to think October. The Yanks will need to add & the Sox will struggle to get there. Kody Clemens sparks a deep dive into kids of former MLB players. Plus the "slap" heard...
Listen#77: Thumbs Up/Down + "Jackie": from 2022-05-24T18:52:14
Yankees aren't as good as we thought. Sox aren't as bad. Plus, hashing out some fantasy issues and Josh Donaldson.
Listen#76: From An Umpire's Eye from 2022-05-16T15:07:26
We sit down with an umpire with over 30 years experience to break down: Robots, respect and what comes next. A perspective we don't get enough as viral-video conflicts are on the rise and number...
Listen#75: What's Wrong, What's Right from 2022-05-10T18:35:35
The Yankees are the best, and the Sox are the worst. So bizarre. We also break down the great mistake in Trevor Story, and who is to blame.
Listen#74 Half Full or Empty from 2022-05-03T14:10:43
Are the Yankees that good? Are the Sox that bad? Plus, John goes off on Trevor Bauer (it's worth the wait).
Listen#73 FANning the Flames from 2022-04-25T14:59:38
What's the long-term impact of fans behaving badly? Even more distance from fans. Angel Hernandez is a problem, just not the only problem. And will we ever see another hitter get to 3,000?
Listen#72: Being Frank About Fenway from 2022-04-20T16:15
The Red Sox rarely sell out now. Should they be doing more to make it more appealing to people? (Ahem, prices!). Also, worried about Gerrit Cole? And imagine playing on a good team that NO ONE w...
Listen#71: I @&%! Hate This Place from 2022-04-12T18:16:42
Don't mess with Philly and assessing Yanks and Sox out of the gate. Good decision not sign ANYONE before first pitch? Short answer: NO!
Listen#70 Finally from 2022-04-07T17:10:20
Baseball is back. Besides breaking down the two teams, we talk renewed interest I fantasy and probably the most interesting conversation: Theo Epstein and his effort to change the game.
Listen#69 Joan's Arc from 2022-04-01T09:29
Joan Ryan is a pioneer for women in sports journalism. She's covered it all, written books and now serves as a media consultant for the SF Giants. Recounting her first foray into a pro locker ro...
Listen#68: Moonlight Graham from 2022-03-28T14:43:26
Not really. But Earl Snyder has some stories to tell. And the receipts to prove it. His baseball life, which includes a cup of coffee with the legendary '04 Red Sox.
Listen#67: The Story on Story from 2022-03-21T13:46:29
As spring baseball ramps up, we break down the new Red Sox deal and continue to lament the 12-team playoff format.
Listen#66 Sterling Is Gold! from 2022-03-16T18:32
John Sterling has been calling Yankee games for 33 years. But he's been loving them his whole life. His stories, thoughts and maybe some hints on new home run calls.
Listen#65 Yankee Blockbuster? Yeah Right! from 2022-03-14T13:56
Yankee fans scratching their heads, and we're trying to answer why. And it's not just Josh Donaldson and his $50 million. Plus, why Brian is calling for a boycott!
Listen#64 Opening Day is Toast from 2022-03-02T15:45
Who to blame? Will we (the real fans) come back? Hint: We're pretty upset. That, plus why the lockout may be why Jeter bailed on the Marlins.
Listen#63: The Sports Cards&Collectibles Craze. from 2022-02-09T17:06
Gone are the days of putting a baseball card in the spokes of your bike. Sports cards and collectibles are BIG business. We sit down with lifelong collector and hobby store owner Ken Asal to tal...
Listen#62: Big Papi Big Pass from 2022-01-27T00:43
Why does David Ortiz get a pass into the HOF when the likes of Bonds and Clemens don't? Good question. The answer may lie in the fact that no one cares that A-Rod was at the Packers game! We wil...
Listen#61: Good Fight, Bad Fight from 2022-01-21T21:04
Dan Shaughnessy vs. David Ortiz is a good fight. MLB vs. MLBPA is not. We discuss. Plus, women in baseball and baseball in Montreal. Check us out.
Listen#60: Taking A Turn from 2022-01-04T15:17
We celebrate a year of John being alcohol free. He tells his compelling story of how he got to 2022 and how it relates to his love of baseball and family. It's an episode to make us all think.
Listen#59: Dominic Rivers Is A Baseball Lifer from 2021-12-21T13:02:01
From watching Reds games with his grandparents to being in the room for real-life arbitration hearings, he joins us to talk baseball -- everything from his Roto baseball past and defense of data...
Listen#57: Wander, HOF, A-Rod and the Death of Starters from 2021-11-25T00:09:41
We break down the incredible deal for Wander Franco, what the Sox/Yanks have/haven't done and what the heck will happen in the Hall of Fame voting.
Listen#56 Episode: And the Winner Is? from 2021-11-11T17:14:01
What in tarnation (yes tarnation!) is going on when none of the MVP finalists even made the playoffs. We pick all the winners from MVP to the Cy Young. And THE BEST nugget segment we've ever had...
Listen#55: One Season Ends, Another Begins from 2021-11-03T16:00:35
World Series wrap-up, free agents to watch from series and Ian Anderson's origin story (Good up-state NY talk!)
Listen#54 Red Sox ribbons, Gerrit Cole and the wave's OG story from 2021-10-25T16:39
We say goodbye to the Red Sox, hello to a story of why maybe the Yankees didn't work. And stick around for a nugget any fan would want. Oh, and we handicap the World Series
Listen#53: Rivalries Compared ... and a Guest! from 2021-10-18T15:02
We welcome in long-time reporter -- and Dodgers fan -- Doug Greene. Carlos Correa to Yankees? And what's better, Yankees-Red Sox or Dodgers-Giants?
Listen# 52: Red Sox Magic! from 2021-10-12T14:44
We break down the unlikely surge that has Boston in the ALCS, and Brian talks about being at Fenway for Game 4.
Listen#51: Yankees Clean House? from 2021-10-06T14:41:28
A great scene at Fenway ends with, well, the end of the Yankee season. It leaves us with two questions: Who gets fired and can the Sox beat the Rays? We answer both.
Listen#50: Emergency Wild Card Edition from 2021-10-04T15:02
Of course, it's Red Sox-Yankees in a 1-game playoff. At Fenway and yes, a lot of Yankee fans will be there. Perfect. We put a ribbon on a gift of a final regular season weekend, and tell you who's ...
Listen#50: Emergency Wild Card Edition from 2021-10-04T15:02
Of course, it's Red Sox-Yankees in a 1-game playoff. At Fenway and yes, a lot of Yankee fans will be there. Perfect. We put a ribbon on a gift of a final regular season weekend, and tell you who...
Listen#49 Fenway Park or Maybe Yankee Stadium North? from 2021-09-27T14:57:58
Yankees sweep the Sox! More shocking? How many NY fans were at Fenway. We break down how it's Brian's fault that Stanton hit that granny. Plus, great attendance stats and handicapping the rest o...
Listen#48: Tension Spills Over from 2021-09-20T15:18
Whether it be Fernando Tatis, Jr vs Manny Machado or vaccinated players vs. unvaccinated, tension is high in the playoff race right now. Plus, why the World Series may have to go through Toronto...
Listen#47 " Way Back, Way Back" from 2021-09-13T16:42
Episode 47:Like in "Jerry Maguire" when Tom Cruise "had her at hello", Don Laviano had us at "Satin Silver Yankee jacket". We go deep into the way back machine with our Donny Baseball. How many ...
Listen#46: Jeter, 9/11 and September Swoons from 2021-09-09T16:52
Love him or hate him, Derek Jeter is a classic Hall of Famer. Does that mean non-Yankee fans have to like him? Plus, how both teams may well miss the playoffs and 9/11 remembrances...
Listen#45 Down the stretch we come! from 2021-09-02T18:00
Inside of 30 games, we debate whether anything will change in the standings. Plus, hot takes on Covid, Reds vs. Brewers and John’s short-lived love affair with A-Rod. Is it over betwee...
#44 "What's in Your Closet?" from 2021-08-27T22:57
Say it like a Capital One ad! We judge your fandom by how much swag you own. Radio Producer and Yankee SuperFan Matt Sirois has LOTS of pinstripe gear. He joins us to tell his story & break ...
Listen#43 Panic Button Crosses State Lines from 2021-08-19T14:57:16
The debate is how much credit do the Yankees deserve for their comeback. One says no, the Sox have handed it to them. The other calls that classic Yankee hating. Plus, the ambidextrous Little Le...
Listen#42 Can Yanks Actually Do This? from 2021-08-10T17:01
It already FEELS like they've caught the Red Sox. In reality, they're not quite there, but can they finish the job? Our answers, plus comparing NL West with AL East and how Toronto may be the mo...
Listen#41 Back From the Deadline from 2021-08-03T16:09
What a difference a week makes! Add Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees, and suddenly they're legit again? As for Red Sox Nation, absolutely deflated not to get more help. The question: Will this last?...
Listen#40 The Coffin's Been Nailed from 2021-07-26T14:38:54
The Red Sox took three of four from the Yankees and two of those games were absolutely heartbreakers for the Yankees. We break the series down and John gives the 411 on baseball in Florida!
Listen#39 "Does Yankee Series Win Change Anything?" from 2021-07-20T00:13
The Red Sox lose two of three in New York? Does it matter? For the Red Sox, we now know what they need to win it all (answer in the podcast). For the Yankees, there's disagreement as to whether ...
Listen#38: A Much Needed Break? from 2021-07-13T19:55
It's the unofficial midway point of the 2021 season and the Sox are clinging to the lead in the east while the Yankees still can't get out of their own way. We share our first half MVP's, bigges...
Listen#38: A Much Needed Break? from 2021-07-13T19:55
It's the unofficial midway point of the 2021 season and the Sox are clinging to the lead in the east while the Yankees still can't get out of their own way. We share our first half...
Listen#37: The Yankees Officially Suck from 2021-06-28T14:00
After getting swept by the Sox AGAIN. It's now officially time to push the panic button. Talkin to you Brian Cashman & Aaron Boone! Who can fix this mess? Can it even be fixed? Who needs to ...
Listen#36: A Sticky Situation from 2021-06-24T19:00
No more Pitching Under The Influence! The Sticky police are out and pitchers are not happy, well atleast some of them. We cover the new MLB sticky spot checks, the roller coater Yankees and the ...
Listen#35: SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL from 2021-06-14T18:00
MLB tries to make the best of a sticky situation that some say they created. The unwatchable Yankees continue their downward spiral in the AL East. Are the winds of change blowing in New York? ...
Listen#34: A TALE OF TWO TEAMS from 2021-06-08T19:00
Approximately 60 games into the MLB season the Yankees and Red Sox are exact opposites. Boston is near the top of the AL East while the Yankees ship is sinking in the Harlem River. Who is to bl...
Listen#33: Sox, Yanks&Rays... OH MY! from 2021-05-25T12:00
There's a log jam a top the American League East with a dogfight shaping up. MLB pitching is off to a record setting start, but what's behind those records and do things need to change...
Listen#32: The Past is the Past from 2021-05-12T17:00
New York and Boston grow closer in the standings with an early June showdown looming. MLB is telling the city of Oakland to "Put up or Shut up". One budding superstar eyes a longer fut...
Listen#31: One Down. Five to Go... from 2021-05-04T13:00
One month in: Where do we stand? The Sox may not be a legit first-place team but the Yankees assuredly are not a last-place team. And Bryce Harper--getting hit in the face with a 97 mph is more ...
Listen#30: Too Soon For Finger Pointing? from 2021-04-22T01:00
Yankess are at the bottom and Red Sox at the top. Crazy. Blame Yankee bats and credit Red Sox stars on offense? Not so simple. Actually, maybe it's the managers? Either way, it may be the l...
Listen#29: BASEBALL IS BACK! from 2021-04-13T23:00
The season has finally started and after 10 games the Sox are defying expectations while the Yanks are clawing to be a 500 team. What was Opening Day at Fenway like and why are the Sox so hot? I...
Listen#28: PLAY BALL! from 2021-04-01T01:00
A full season of Major League Baseball is upon us and we're breaking down the Yanks & Sox rosters. Who made it and why? Is someone going to step up and lead the Sox? Can El Gary keep hi...
Listen#27: Spring Ahead or Fall Back from 2021-03-19T13:00
The start of the MLB season is right around the corner. The Yankees have battles for the 5th rotation spot & an extra bat while at Red Sox camp it's all about improving a team that trad...
Listen#26: SPRING&SPAC from 2021-03-03T14:00
Baseball is back and so are the fans, although at smaller capacity. How are the Yankees & Red Sox shaping up so far in Florida? What are these new "Spring Training" rules? What d...
Listen#25: What Are The Odds? from 2021-02-22T18:00
Brett Gardner back with the Yanks? JBJ still jobless? Johnny Damon the first DUI of Spring Training? Chris Sale's All Star break return? We cover them all plus our Over/Under predictions fo...
Listen#24: Spring Is In The Air? from 2021-02-11T13:00
Players report to Spring Training in less than a week. What are the new COVID protocols and can MLB function in a bubble setting? Curt Schilling wants off the HOF ballot, but did he deserve to ...
Listen#23: Our Favorite&Least Favorite Part Two: RED SOX from 2021-01-29T11:00
It's time to flip the scrip and do our Top 3 Red Sox. Will we agree on any players? What's the reasoning behind our picks? And what are the chances Curt Schilling's name comes up?...
Listen#22: Our Favorite&Least Favorite Part One: YANKEES from 2021-01-24T19:00
With so much history, tradition & championships it's hard to pick just 3 favorite players. So we picked our 3 favorite and least favorite Yankees of all time. You will be shocked to hea...
Listen# 21: New Year. New Look. New Sound... from 2021-01-15T23:00
We've made it thru 2020 and MLB is poised to play a full season in 2021. Yankees fans are high on DJ but more work needs to be done. We talk playing games at the backend of a pandemic. Mov...
Listen#20: Year in the Rearview from 2020-12-31T11:00
Let's be honest 2020 is a year that basically everyone would like to forget. In Episode 20 we look back at this past year, how we started and some memorable moments/guests.
Listen#19: Happier Holidays from 2020-12-21T13:00
It's the most wonderful time of the year! There is new hope with the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccines, but will it be in time to save the start of the 2021 season? What is on the Yankees ...
Listen#18: Thanksgiving from 2020-11-27T00:00
No matter what team you root for we can all agree on one thing...Turkey on Thanksgiving. What we are thankful for this year and some talking baseball in the latest episode.
Listen#17: The 2020 OFF Season from 2020-11-16T16:00
A shortened regular season gives way to an interesting OFF Season. The Red Sox have already made waves bringing back Cora and they could use a marquee free agent outfielder. The Yankees still ne...
Listen#16: World Series Throw Back from 2020-10-22T12:00
We revisit the stories that made the World Series memorable to us over the years. A private jet to Game 6 of the 2013 WS. A roommate just burned what in 1996? And how does Carl Pavano's Mo...
Listen#15: Rico Brogna: Part Two from 2020-10-12T18:00
Sometimes, a choice in life can determine so much. For Rico Brogna, ever the ideal teammate, one choice brought him from a low point to, perhaps, a career high point-with his childhood team the ...
Listen#14: Rico Brogna: Part One from 2020-10-02T01:00
What's it like to be a first round pick? How about being a rookie backing up Cecil Fielder? That was Rico Brogna. A high school legend, he passed up being a quarterback at Clemson to play p...
Listen#13: THE BOMBERS ARE BACK! from 2020-09-18T12:00
The Yankees are back in business and the Sox still stink. The rivalry may be flat this year, but baseball never disappoints. Why the MLB strike zone has changed. Why 2 young Red Sox players are ...
Listen#12: NOT THE NEW NORMAL?! from 2020-09-03T17:00
After the trade deadline, we KNOW the Red Sox have given up, but why didn't the Yankees do anything? And why was JBJ untouchable? It goes beyond baseball. That plus much more including, how...
Listen#11: The Rain Delay... from 2020-08-18T14:00
It's the final game of a 4 game series between the Yankees & Red Sox and the rain starts to fall. What do you do with an 1 hour & 23 minute rain delay? You talk 5 Tool Players, ARod...
Listen#10: IF YOU'RE NOT FIRST, YOU'RE LAST from 2020-08-14T15:00
Red Sox-Yankees are up for a 4 game set, and it's first place against last. The TBD Sox pitchers will square off against the Bombers (and Not Very Scary Gary Sanchez). We break down "L...
Listen#9: The Gerry Brooks File from 2020-08-11T16:00
Millennials? Gen X? If you want to know what Red Sox-Yankees REALLY means, you need to go back. Way back. We sit down with Connecticut broadcasting legend Gerry Brooks, who was there when guys y...
Listen#8: Going Down In Flames from 2020-07-29T11:00
The Yankees & AAA caliber Red Sox are scheduled for their first series of the season, but COVID-19 is tossing a wrench in the works. The Marlins are in the midst of trying to contain an outb...
Listen# 7: The Rest from 2020-07-08T03:00
Everyone just assumes the Sox closed out the 2004 ALCS with ease after Game 4. They remember a Game 7 romp. But Games 5 and 6 would be considered pretty memorable had it not been for the iconic ...
Listen#4: The Dickerson File Part Two from 2020-06-25T17:00
As a coach, Bobby Dickerson has been on the field at Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium many times. His thoughts on the rivalry, being on the field for Derek Jeter's dramatic final game and Big...
Listen#3: The Dickerson File Part One from 2020-06-23T11:00
San Diego Padres Bench Coach Bobby Dickerson has been in pro ball for more than 30 years -- many of them in the Yankees system. Even though he never made the bigs, he played with a bunch who did...
Listen#1.5: THE BASEBALL EMERGENCY from 2020-06-17T17:00
The best way to save baseball might be to cancel the season? Yes-if done the right way. Brian Shactman and John Senecal break down the embarrassment of Major League Baseball right now and what&a...
Listen#6: What Just Happened? from 2020-06-05T12:00
How much had Red Sox Nation given up hope going into Game 4 of the ALCS down 3-0? They couldn't even fill Fenway Park to capacity. Think about it. Even if Boston won Game 4, no one thought ...
Listen#5: The Pain Continues from 2020-06-04T13:00
After the devastation of 2003 and yet another second-place finish to New York, losing the first three games of the 2004 ALCS truly left fans (with select exceptions) with absolutely no hope. Aft...
Listen#2: Aaron Bleepin' Boone from 2020-06-04T12:00
Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series solidified the sense that Red Sox Nation was destined to lose and certainly destined to remain in the shadows of the mighty New York Yankee...
Listen#1: How It All Began from 2020-06-02T00:00
The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry was odd. They had almost no playoff history together. Just the history of Babe Ruth and decades of Boston looking up at the Yankees in the standings. But in the early...
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