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Evan and Shaun kick off the show by debating if the Yankees handling of Anthony Volpe is enough to wake up the young shortstop. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and former Jets great Nick Mangold agreed on the major issue plaguing the team: a fundamental lack of leadership and accountability. Mangold explained that the constant player turnover and absence of long-tenured veterans has prevented the team from building a winning culture. He praised new coach Aaron Glenn for emphasizing that the players themselves must drive the team's success, a stark contrast to previous regimes. BT echoed the sentiment, highlighting the team's chronic penalty problem as a clear symptom of their lack of attention to detail and discipline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT ripped into the Yankees for their abysmal series against the Boston Red Sox, arguing that the team has no heart, grit, or toughness. He proclaimed that the days of opponents fearing the Yankees are long gone, replaced by a "Bronx Country Club" mentality. BT expressed his frustration with the team's reliance on home runs and their overall lack of competitive spirit, pointing out that players show no outward emotion or frustration after losses. He concluded by saying the Yankees have become a predictable, uninspired, and lifeless team that has drained him of his passion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry Recco and Willie Colon fill in for Boomer and Gio. The Yankees salvaged their last game against the Red Sox but need more from Aaron Judge and better performance against strong pitchers. The Red Sox excel at manufacturing runs, unlike the Yankees' reliance on home runs. They agreed Anthony Volpe's break is a good decision, despite his terrible throw in Saturday's ugly game, which Willie felt was a "tap out." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Boone joined BT and Sal last week. Boone challenged Sal to make a lineup and also discloses that Stanton is an unspoken leader in the clubhouse. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees stop the bleeding against the Red Sox as Carlos Rodon shuts down the Boston offense. Mets, however, had a real chance to win three games in a row, and decided to blow it, again! Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy and Tiki are in this week, and the guys say there will be no magic carpet to come save the Mets this season, but the team is good enough to get the season back on track without the bells and whistles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things get heated yet again between Sal and BT when comparing Kyle Tucker and Juan Soto. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys open a monday morning show with the Mets as they seem like a team who has turned a corner. Do you trust Nolan Mclean now? Helsey does not seem to be holding up since arriving in Queens To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer & Gio are back together and we started with Jaxson Dart’s performance this weekend against the Jets. Boomer is impressed so far, but he’s not calling for him to start for the Giants. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Funeral for the Mets It's a funeral, my friends. That's what it is. A complete and utter disgrace. This franchise, from the owner to the players, is rotten to its core. This team is a pathetic excuse for a baseball team, a dumpster fire that's burning bright for all of New York to see. After losing 14 out of 16 games, there is no sugarcoating it anymore. The Mets are an embarrassment, and the worst team money can buy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Benigno's scorching takedown of the Mets wasn't just a critique; it was a furious, caffeine-fueled sermon delivered to the masses. With the passion of a true New York fan, he lit into every aspect of the team's woes, from a disgraceful bullpen filled with "stiffs" to the "delirious" managerial decisions. He saved his most venomous barbs for "Boy Genius" David Stearns, blaming the front office for the team's abysmal state and an inability to acquire a competent starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Benigno’s rant was a raw, unfiltered cry of disgust, perfectly capturing the agony of a fan watching his team self-destruct. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has the Mariners home run king become a draw to fans? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT put the blame squarely on Mets manager Carlos Mendoza for the team's latest loss, calling out his "scared" and "gutless" managing. The critical error, according to BT, was pulling a well-pitching Kodai Senga with 93 pitches, a move that BT believes was a clear sign of a manager lacking trust and conviction. This decision, combined with Mendoza's repetitive and uninspiring postgame interviews, is symptomatic of a larger issue within the team's coaching staff, which is failing to properly lead a talented but underperforming roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the Mets miss the playoffs it will be one of the most disappointing seasons, and maybe the most disappointing, in their history. Losing is contagious and the Mets feel like they have some sort of loser virus infecting the team. The season is turning into a nightmare. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back to back games where they have the lead against the lowly Braves and they LOSE! How's the bullpen looking? How's the starting pitching looking? How's the offense looking? ALL LIKE A PILE OF POOP! Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees manager for once should not take heat for a loss To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a conversation about Pete Alonso breaking his all-time Mets home run record, Darryl Strawberry showed his championship pedigree, focusing not on the individual accomplishment but on the importance of winning. Strawberry insisted that while records are nice, they are ultimately hollow without championships. He passionately recalled the "hate to lose" mentality of the 1986 Mets and urged the current team to adopt that same fierce, competitive spirit to deliver a winner for the long-suffering fan base. While classy and appreciative of Alonso, Strawberry's message was clear: individual accolades are secondary to team success and bringing a championship back to Queens. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal tore into the Mets for what they deemed an "unacceptable" and "disgraceful" loss, a stunning collapse that saw the team blow a six-run lead to the Atlanta Braves. The hosts expressed outrage that the Mets' pitching staff, led by All-Star David Peterson, could not hold a significant lead, a recurring issue that has plagued the team for months. They criticized the organization for its inability to fix the pitching problem and questioned whether the Mets have what it takes to be a serious contender, arguing that the constant breakdowns are a sign of a team with a low ceiling and a frighteningly low floor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gio and Jerry are back from California and they want to discuss the trip but have to start with last night’s Mets debacle. They both woke up and couldn’t believe the Mets blew a 6-0 lead. They are surprised and disappointed that David Peterson fell apart in the 4th inning. The Mets are drawing big crowds and playing poorly. The pitching staff has been among the worst in baseball lately. Neither of them can believe how far the Mets have fallen the last two months. Gio doesn’t believe they will go on a run and wonders where it ends with the pitching staff. The Mets need a good start from Kodai Senga tonight but Jerry isn’t counting on it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the Yankees dip their toe's in the Pete Alonso market? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal, still hot after ripping into a recent Mets' broadcast call for being "corny" and "pre-meditated," brought on the legendary John Sterling to discuss his most historic home run calls. The fiery duo celebrated Sterling's ability to capture the moment with unscripted passion and unique flair, a stark contrast to the broadcast calls they had just criticized. Sterling's appearance turned into a masterclass on the art of broadcasting, with the iconic voice of the Yankees sharing the stories behind his most memorable and spontaneous home run calls. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Pete Alonso officially became the Mets' all-time home run leader, BT and Sal got into a fiery debate about his future with the team. Sal believes that this historic moment, combined with Alonso's strong performance, makes it impossible for Steve Cohen to let him walk in free agency. BT, however, argued that it's a sentimental take that ignores the business side of baseball, citing Alonso's age and the team's past hesitation to sign him long-term. Both hosts agreed that the fans would revolt if the Mets let their homegrown home run king leave, but they couldn't agree on whether the team's front office will prioritize this emotional connection over cold, hard business logic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Alonso is the Mets new home run king and last night was a get right night for the Mets and Yankees. C-Mac is still unsure if David Stearns will want to sign Pete Alonso after the season but he’s coming around to believe Steve Cohen will make sure that Pete is a Met for life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees hit 3 home runs, Mets hit 6, two of which were by now home run king of the New York Mets Pete Alonso! Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the wrong New York team being criticized after the Sheduer Sanders performance last weekend? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT and Sal are refusing to get excited about the Yankees' latest win, arguing it's just another instance of "bully ball" that gives a false sense of hope. They dismiss the victory against a struggling Twins pitcher as a meaningless, temporary fix that doesn't address the team's fundamental problems. The co-hosts insist that this win, built on home runs and against weak competition, is a distraction from the larger issues of a flawed roster, poor baserunning, inconsistent pitching, and a broken organizational culture that has persisted for years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees got back on track last night. C-Mac says it’s nice to win but other than Will Warren, there’s nothing to really make anyone feel more confident in the Yankees. C-Mac is annoyed that every team has to be compared to teams of the past that have no connection other than wearing the same uniform. C-Mac says there’s too much focus on comparing teams to past champions when the focus should instead be on current competition. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It didn't hurt that the Yankees also had 4 solo homeruns, but Will Warren was on a different level Monday night! Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Shaun talk about whether or not the Yankees and Mets seasons are over and both believe that they can bounce back and sneak into the postseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BT unleashes on the Yankees after another lost weekend in The Bronx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer & Gio are in Pebble Beach and so is Jerry so today we have Chris McMonigle and Willie Colon. It was a miserable baseball weekend with the Mets getting swept and the Yankees losing 2 of 3 to the Astros. Both teams are falling apart and barely holding on to playoff spots. C-Mac says the stars of both teams are failing them right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets look terrible, Yankees look terrible, Giants and Jets on the other hand.... JUST GET ME TO WEEK ONE OF THE NFL SEASON! Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a highly-anticipated segment, Sal was joined by the legendary Mike Francesa, marking a significant reunion on the airwaves of WFAN. The two sports talk hosts discussed a wide range of topics, from Francesa's viral Giants' podcast with Eli Manning to the current state of the Yankees and Mets. Francesa, never one to mince words, offered his characteristically fiery takes on New York sports, including his blunt assessment of the Yankees' roster and the Jets' new coaching staff, while also giving a rare glimpse into his personal life and a good-natured jab at Sal's on-air style. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you thought being swept at home by the Guardians was bad enough, the Mets were a Juan Soto home run away from being NO HIT! But at least the bullpen looks good. New York Yankees decided to show a little fight and beat the Rangers on the road to end a losing streak. Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a revealing conversation, former Mets GM Zack Scott was pressed about the infamous 2021 trade that sent a young Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Cubs for Javier Báez. Scott candidly explained the front office's thought process at the time, admitting that while they valued Crow-Armstrong's defense and makeup, they fundamentally missed on his offensive potential, specifically his power. He detailed how the team, in a "win-now" mode under new ownership, prioritized a veteran bat for a playoff push, and how the industry as a whole underestimated Crow-Armstrong's future stardom. This discussion offers a rare glimpse into the complex and often unforgiving world of baseball front office decision-making. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal Licata sits down with former Mets acting general manager Zack Scott to discuss the true story behind his highly publicized 2021 arrest and subsequent termination. Scott, who was recently exonerated of all charges, shares his account of the event, explaining that he was tired, not intoxicated, and that video evidence presented in court confirmed his innocence. He reveals that despite being cleared and even being asked to return to his role, the Mets still fired him without a clear explanation, a decision he believes was influenced by the team's "zero tolerance" climate at the time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal held a direct and fiery conversation with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza about the team's recent struggles, which have seen them lose seven of their last eight games. Sal pressed Mendoza on the team's frustrating inconsistency, particularly with their star-studded offense. While Mendoza acknowledged the team's struggles and the need for more complete games, he maintained confidence in his roster, emphasizing that the players are working hard and will eventually turn things around. Sal ended the interview by reminding Mendoza that King Cohen had done his part by providing the talent, and now it's up to the manager and players to "get the job done." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees lost again and rumors of Aaron Boone getting fired are growing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Boone lost his clubhouse and helped his team lose a game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Mets & Yankees have won a combined 1 game since the trade deadline on Thursday. They've played 5 games each. That's not good. Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith talks about how the Yankees and Mets struggles continue with their losing streaks and how both teams need to be criticized heavily. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Shaun discuss Evan's opinion that the Yankees need to fire manager Aaron Boone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sal lit into the Yankees for their latest loss, blaming the team's culture of prioritizing a player's feelings over winning. He was especially incensed by the decision to let Devin Williams close out the game, a move that he believes was made to avoid hurting Williams' feelings after he had already proven to be unreliable. Sal argued that this "soft" approach and lack of accountability are at the heart of the team's ongoing struggles, leading to a frustrating and predictable loss. He insisted that the Yankees' management and coaching staff are afraid to make tough, performance-based decisions, and it's costing them games they should be winning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets' frustrating loss prompted Gio to liken them to the Knicks: good but inconsistent in the regular season. Boomer noted the constant "gut punches" for both the Mets and Yankees. Aaron Judge returns tonight as DH, keeping Giancarlo Stanton out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday's blown save in Texas has to be the last time the Yankees ask Devin Williams to close a game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets and Yankees both lose in extra innings. Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Wilson gets booed at summer slam. Shaun and Tommy react. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees' biggest problem isn't their recent losing streak or a few bad plays, but a deep-seated culture of complacency and a lack of accountability that has been festering for years. Sal argues that this is by design, stemming from the front office's decision to move on from a disciplinarian manager like Joe Girardi in favor of a more "player-friendly" approach with Aaron Boone. He points to repeated on-field blunders, from Austin Wells walking off a base to Jazz Chisholm getting doubled off, as evidence of a team that doesn't face repercussions for its mistakes. Sal believes this systemic issue, where players are coddled and managers are protected, is a direct result of a front office that doesn't feel pressure to win it all, creating a chain reaction of low expectations and sloppy play that permeates the entire organization. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a beautiful weekend in the area except for where the baseball teams are concerned. The Yankees were swept by the Marlins and Gio says this is the most pressure Aaron Boone has faced as the manager. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices