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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

The Yankees have underachieved, Aaron Boone's message is falling flat, and it appears he's lost the team. Chris says it's not the lack of accountability he has a problem with, it's the lack of urgency that's costing them. For the first time, C-Mac admits, it's time for the Yankees to part ways with 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

It was another wasted weekend for the both the Mets and ESPECIALLY the Yankees... but at least their was a great distraction at Metlife as WWE Summer Slam took over! For More follow @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 General Manager joined Evan and Tiki following the Trade 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 Cowboys star has declared he wants to be traded 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 lively studio discussion, WWE's Michael Cole joined BT & Sal to share his passionate New York Mets fandom and offer insights into the upcoming two-night SummerSlam event at MetLife Stadium. Cole, a self-proclaimed "massive Mets fan," expressed mixed feelings about the team's trade deadline moves, praising the bullpen acquisitions but lamenting the lack of offensive help. The conversation also delved into Cole's extensive career as a WWE commentator, highlighting the unique challenges and joys of his role, including surprising moments like Brock Lesnar ending The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak and John Cena's heel turn. He shared his personal take on wrestling legends, naming Hulk Hogan and John Cena as his top two, and revealed how he prepares for major WWE events like SummerSlam, emphasizing the storytelling and character development aspects of his job. 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 their post-deadline analysis, BT and Sal gave the New York Mets and Yankees a "solid" grade for their trade deadline moves, though neither felt the teams truly "crushed it." While acknowledging both clubs addressed critical bullpen needs and secured important position players (Mullins for the Mets, McMahon for the Yankees), they expressed a slight disappointment that neither team made the "over the top" blockbuster moves that would have earned them an A+ in their eyes, particularly the Yankees not landing a top-tier starter or Kwan, and the Mets settling for Mullins instead of a "splashier" center field option like Robert. Both hosts agreed that while improved, neither team went "all in" at the expense of top prospects. 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 gives Brian Cashman credit for a great trade deadline. The Yankees got 3 back-end relievers. Gio says it was fun to watch both the Yankees and Mets be aggressive without giving up top prospects. Boomer takes a look at the schedule and says the Yankees are about to take off. Boomer is mad at Gio for a bet he made on whether or not Boomer would eat a fried cannoli. The guys agree that both teams did what they needed to at the deadline. 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 made their fair share of trades. How did they do compared to other playoff contenders? Follow @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

Giants rookie running back, Cam Skattebo, joins the show live from Giants Training Camp. 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

Giants rookie pass rusher, Abdul Carter, joins the show live from Giants Training Camp. 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

Giants WR, Malik Nabers, joins the show live from Giants Training Camp. 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

Giants General Manger, Joe Schoen, joins the show live from Giants Training Camp. 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

Giants rookie QB, Jaxson Dart, joins the show live from Giants Training Camp. 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

Hour 1: The guys start the show by saying the Yankees have been too quiet during today's trade deadline, followed by the initial reaction to the Yankees acquisition of relief pitcher David Bednar. 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 this engaging interview, Cody Rhodes joins BT & Sal to discuss the historic two-night SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium, his highly anticipated street fight with mentor John Cena, and the indelible legacy of his father, Dusty Rhodes. Cody opens up about his journey from a slow start in WWE to becoming a main event staple, the unique dynamics of the wrestling world, and his surprising affinity for getting "beat up" in the ring. He also shares candid insights into his relationship with his father's legacy, the evolution of the locker room culture, and the challenges and triumphs of being a top-tier WWE superstar. 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 made significant waves at the trade deadline on Wednesday, acquiring Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley to bolster their bullpen without giving up any top prospects. This strategic move addresses a major weakness, transforming the Mets' bullpen into a formidable force for a deep postseason run, complementing their already strong offensive lineup, and positioning them as serious World Series contenders. 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

Stu Feiner and Frank the Tank join Boomer and Gio. Boomer asks Frank about the Mets trade deadline moves so far. Stu feels good about the Mets. Frank is a Dolphins fan but appreciates the Giants for defeating the undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. He is not optimistic about his own team. Stu is optimistic about the New York teams exceeding expectations this year. They are at Giants camp to run a play with Eli Manning today. Eli will throw a button hook to Frank as Stu tries to cover him. 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

Jevon Holland was one of the prized free agent signings in March and he joins Boomer & Gio. Gio asks Boomer what comes to mind first when he hears “Jevon Holland” and Boomer says it’s that Holland is Canadian. For Gio, it’s that Holland returned Tim Boyle’s “Fail Mary” 100 yards for a TD in that infamous Jets Black Friday game. Holland thinks the Giants have the bones to be a great defense. 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

Giants head coach Brian Daboll joins us next to discuss leading his QB room and preparing for the season. Daboll says he has a great relationship with John Mara and does not feel any added pressure this season beyond his usual drive to win games. Daboll tells the guys what he likes about Jaxson Dart. Daboll is also excited about coaching Abdul Carter. Daboll wants an update on whether or not the guys are going to Streamsong in September. 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

Dexter Lawrence joins the show to discuss his excitement for the season. Lawrence says the D-line leads the team and speaks about adding a player as talented as Abdul Carter. 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 joins us to talk about being the new Giants starting QB. Russ talks about coming into a new locker room and establishing himself as a leader as well as how important it is to him to get involved in the local community. He does not regret the “Mr. Unlimited” video and does it for Gio in person. 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

Jameis Winston is our first guest at Giants camp. He is loving the New Jersey/New York culture and how people are straight to the point here. He also loves Italian culture. All he knew about New Jersey before joining the Giants was the TV show “Jersey Shore”. Gio was the sideline reporter for Pitt during Winston’s first start for Florida State. Winston preaches to be aggressive, not reckless. Winston adds that Malik Nabers is capable of being the best receiver in the NFL. 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