The Boys of 161st Street - Yankees MLB Podcast

The boys discuss the retirement of John Sterling, the longtime voice of the New York Yankees. They share their favorite calls and reflect on his impact on the team and the sport. They also discuss Anthony Rizzo's defensive struggles and the potential lineup changes when DJ LeMahieu returns. The hosts express concern about the Yankees' inconsistent hitting and the need for more depth in the lineup. They also mention Juan Soto's impressive performance and the importance of having a strong bench. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their thoughts on Aaron Judge's performance and potential injury concerns. They also talk about Juan Soto's impressive hitting and command of the strike zone. The conversation then shifts to the Yankees' rotation and the potential impact of Gerrit Cole's return on the pitching staff. They discuss the possibility of Luis Gil and Nestor Cortes Jr. being moved to the bullpen. The hosts analyze the performance and potential of both pitchers. They also highlight the impressive stuff and command of Luis Gil and discuss his potential as a future ace. In this conversation, Luke and Murph discuss various baseball statistics and trends. They talk about the low number of hard-hit balls in a game and the impact of pitch velocity and pitch clock on player injuries. They also touch on the unluckiness of certain hitters and the performance of catchers Austin Wells and Trevino. The conversation shifts to the Yankees' improved plate approach and the influence of hitting coach Dylan Lawson. They mention the trade between the Yankees and Pirates involving Hoy Park and Clay Holmes. The conversation concludes with a discussion about prospect development and the impact of trades on teams.John Sterling, retirement, New York Yankees, favorite calls, Anthony Rizzo, defensive struggles, lineup changes, DJ LeMahieu, hitting, Juan Soto, bench depth, Aaron Judge, injury concerns, Juan Soto, hitting, strike zone, Yankees rotation, Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, Nestor Cortes Jr., bullpen, pitching staff, stuff, command, future ace, baseball, statistics, trends, hard-hit balls, pitch velocity, pitch clock, player injuries, unlucky hitters, catchers, plate approach, hitting coach, trade, prospect development00:00 Introduction and Yankees Update06:56 Reflecting on John Sterling's Retirement14:57 Potential Lineup Changes and the Need for Depth38:31 The Impressive Stuff and Potential of Luis Gil46:09 The Yankees' Record and Unlucky Hitters52:15 Trades and Unpredictable Outcomes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys are off to a HOT start this episode is around the excitement and optimism surrounding the New York Yankees' strong start to the season. The hosts discuss the impact of players like Juan Soto and Anthony Volpe, who have brought a new energy and attitude to the team. They highlight the team's resilience and ability to come back in games, which was lacking in previous seasons. The conversation also touches on the dilemma of fitting DJ LeMahieu back into the lineup and the struggles of Giancarlo Stanton. Overall, the hosts express their excitement for the team's new identity and the potential for a successful season. The conversation covers various topics related to the New York Yankees, including the improved outfield defense, concerns about Clay Holmes in the bullpen, the team's ability to work pitch counts, the impact of Juan Soto's hitting approach, and the potential role of Luis Hill in the rotation or bullpen. The hosts express excitement about the team's performance and discuss the possibility of roster changes in the future. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the impact of trading Michael King and the bullpen situation. They also talk about the importance of signing Juan Soto to a long-term contract and the pressure on the Yankees to prove themselves as a winning team. The conversation then shifts to the ongoing investigation of Tony La Russa and the implications for baseball. The hosts end the conversation by joking about their own comedic abilities and making plans for future recordings.Timestamps: 00:00 The Excitement Surrounding the New York Yankees' Strong Start02:39 The Impact of Juan Soto and Anthony Volpe06:05 Resilience and Comeback Ability09:52 The Dilemma of Fitting DJ LeMahieu Back into the Lineup11:45 Giancarlo Stanton's Struggles and Future13:31 Excitement and Optimism for the Team's New Identity20:30 Concerns About Clay Holmes in the Bullpen22:45 Working Pitch Counts23:52 Admiring Juan Soto's Hitting Approach26:35 Excitement About Luis Hill34:06 Possible Roster Changes and the Role of Nester Cortes Jr.37:40 The Impact of Trading Michael King and the Bullpen Situation39:07 The Importance of Signing Juan Soto to a Long-Term Contract41:31 The Pressure on the Yankees to Prove Themselves43:24 The Investigation of Tony La Russa and Its Implications46:56 Joking About Comedy and Making Plans for Future RecordingsKeywords: New York Yankees, strong start, Juan Soto, Anthony Volpe, resilience, comeback, DJ LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton, excitement, potential, New York Yankees, outfield defense, Clay Holmes, bullpen, pitch counts, Juan Soto, Luis Hill, roster changes, Michael King, bullpen, Juan Soto, long-term contract, pressure, Yankees, Tony La Russa, investigation, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode the boys discuss... Spencer Jones has impressed with his performance in minor league baseball. The chemistry between Juan Soto and Aaron Judge is a positive sign for the Yankees. Re-signing Juan Soto should be a priority for the Yankees. The Yankees' outfield depth is a good problem to have. The stability of the Yankees' roster is a welcome change. Luis Gil has shown promise in his performance. Predictions for the upcoming season's bullpen are made. The addition of players like Verdugo and Stroman brings a new feel to the team and a welcome shake-up. Unleashing Aaron Judge's emotions and allowing players to play looser could lead to better performance. Possible expansion cities include Nashville, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, and New Orleans. The uncertainty of Juan Soto's contract situation adds to the all-in mentality of the team. The conversation highlights the excitement and potential of an all-in year for the Yankees. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction and Minor League Baseball01:01 The Yankees' Chemistry03:03 Juan Soto and Potential Contract Extension04:26 The Yankees' Outfield Depth06:20 The Importance of Re-signing Juan Soto07:37 Juan Soto's Age and Accomplishments09:30 The Stability of the Yankees' Roster10:26 Aaron Hicks and Catcher Platoon13:08 Luis Gil's Performance15:30 Bullpen Predictions19:35 The Strength of the Bullpen20:28 Trent Grisham as a Solid Outfielder22:21 The Impact of Bench Players23:34 Finding Diamonds in the Rough in the Bullpen24:00 The Uncertainty of Blake Snell's Signing25:02 The Possibility of Another Move26:35 The Excitement for Anthony Volpe31:52 The Impact of Alex Verdugo36:00 The New Feel of the Team37:14 A Different Approach38:17 Adding Swagger and Excitement40:19 Expansion Teams and Potential Cities42:19 The Uncertainty of Juan Soto43:26 The Excitement of an All-In Year44:24 The Potential of Expansion Drafts46:29 Possible Expansion CitiesSubscribe to the podcast!Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/161st-street/id1474726168Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O50SAkgylGtdSfRzpyelWYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNM2eFf2ByOlB97VQA9clRwGet in touch:@the161boys@Lukerella@Daminromeo@murphy_5_@chan_drakeSubmit to the mailbag by DM to Instagram or Twitter!If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Boys are BACK!! In this episode, the boys recap everything that has happened since their last episode, including player movements, team changes, and personal updates. The conversation then shifts to the potential signing of Marcus Stroman and the opinions surrounding him. The hosts also discuss the possibility of signing Blake Snell and the impact it could have on the team. Finally, they touch on the MVP odds and the Yankees' chances of contending for the World Series. The conversation revolves around assessing the Yankees' offseason moves, the need for an impact arm, the importance of balance in the lineup, excitement for young players, the potential of Austin Wells, and cautious optimism for the season.Topics:00:00 Introduction and Recap04:32 Discussion on Marcus Stroman08:05 Possibility of Signing Blake Snell13:30 MVP Odds and World Series Contention15:29 Assessing the Yankees' Offseason Moves18:03 The Importance of Balance in the Lineup19:11 Excitement for Young Players23:21 The Balanced Lineup and the Potential of Austin Wells25:52 Cautious Optimism for the Season28:07 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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