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The Kids Are Alright: A New Era in NYC Sports
Marc Malusis is excited by the emergence of young talent in New York sports. He highlights the success of rookie pitchers like the Mets' Nolan McLean and the Yankees' Cam Schlittler, who have been unexpectedly thrust into key roles and are delivering impressive results. Malusis sees this youth movement as a positive turning point, a departure from relying on veterans and big-name acquisitions. He argues that this focus on homegrown or newly acquired young players is not just a temporary fix but a potential foundation for future success, and the fans are responding with renewed energy and excitement.

The Mets' Statement Sweep: We're Not Done Yet
Marc Malusis believes the Mets' sweep of the Phillies was a major statement, a turning point for a team that has struggled this season. He highlighted the contributions of young players like Nolan McLean, whose brilliance on the mound has been a major confidence boost, and Mark Vientos, who is finally living up to his potential at the plate. Malusis pointed out that this series win brings the Mets within striking distance of the division lead, and with key players finding their rhythm, the team is becoming a legitimate threat as they head into the final month of the regular season.

Moose's Kids' 'Crispy' Catchphrases
Marc "Moose" Malusis shared his personal "Power Up" list, a fiery breakdown of the top five phrases his three sons use that drive him crazy. From his youngest son's obsession with the word "crispy" to the constant and infuriating "my guy" and "why?" from his other boys, Moose vents his frustration with modern kid lingo. He also laments the never-ending blame game of "he started it," highlighting the parental struggles of dealing with constant arguments and a lack of accountability in his household.

The Anthony Volpe Problem: A Shortstop at a Crossroads
Marc Malusis addressed the ongoing struggles of Anthony Volpe, arguing that the Yankees need to be proactive in finding a solution to his slumping performance. He pointed out that Volpe's offensive woes, including his low batting average and poor on-base percentage, are now affecting his play in the field. Malusis suggested that while the Yankees' front office and coaching staff have publicly defended Volpe, a more pragmatic approach is needed, potentially even giving him a "reset" to help him regain his form, because his current level of play is simply not good enough for a team with World Series aspirations.

Jets: Stop Selling Merch, Start Winning!
Marc Malusis sounded off on the new Jets uniforms, calling them "not bad" but ultimately a meaningless distraction. He dismissed the uniform unveil as a marketing ploy, suggesting the team is prioritizing merch sales over building a winning organization. Malusis pointed out that while the new coach has the right message about accountability and culture change, the team's true focus on the field—specifically with an inconsistent quarterback—shows they're still the same old Jets, regardless of what they wear.

The Yankees Are Wasting the Wrong Superstar
Marc Malusis argued that the New York Yankees are wasting Giancarlo Stanton's prime years, not just Aaron Judge's. He pointed out that while Judge is a phenomenal regular-season player, Stanton has consistently been the more clutch and impactful player in the postseason, showing up when it matters most. Malusis believes that the Yankees' inability to win a World Series since acquiring Stanton, despite his MVP-level performances in October, is a massive disappointment. He emphasized that the focus on Judge and the team's overall struggles have overshadowed Stanton's exceptional contributions, especially in high-pressure situations, making his best years a casualty of the team's failures.

Big Blue's New Era: The Culture Has Changed
Marc Malusis believes the New York Giants have finally established a winning identity for the upcoming 2025 season. He points to the excitement and confidence surrounding the team, which he attributes to a number of factors, including the leadership of Russell Wilson, the development plan for rookie QB Jaxson Dart, and a defense that he feels will be the team's strength. While acknowledging the Giants might not win the NFC East, Malusis is confident that the team is ready to compete and has a plan for success. This new sense of hope and a clear identity is something he feels has been missing for years, and he believes it is a direct result of the front office and coaching staff staying the course and making smart, long-term decisions.

The Next Derek Jeter? More Like the Next Gary Sanchez
Marc Malusis took aim at the Yankees' handling of Anthony Volpe, arguing that the team's "foxhole" mentality and refusal to be critical of their young shortstop are holding the team back. Malusis questioned whether Volpe, despite winning a Gold Glove, is actually getting better as a player, pointing to his offensive struggles and poor on-field decision-making. He compared Volpe to other Yankee prospects who were overhyped and ultimately failed to live up to expectations, suggesting that the organization's misguided loyalty to its "golden boy" is a major issue and a classic example of prioritizing narrative over reality.

A Pitcher Who Actually Pitches: The McLean Difference
Marc Malusis praised Nolan McLean for his refreshing and "old-school" approach to pitching, which stands in stark contrast to the modern trend of using multiple bullpen arms to get through a game. Malusis highlighted McLean's recent eight-inning, 95-pitch gem as a perfect example of a pitcher who is not afraid to push through a lineup multiple times, something he believes is missing from today's game due to an over-reliance on analytics. He emphasized that McLean’s efficiency and competitive drive are what set him apart, and that this mentality is injecting a much-needed jolt of energy into the Mets.

The New Ace of Queens Is Here
Marc Malusis heaped praise on Nolan McLean, calling the rookie a "stud" and highlighting his exceptional start to his MLB career. Malusis noted that McLean has provided a much-needed shot of energy for the Mets and could be a key piece as they push for the postseason. He emphasized that McLean's command and "electric stuff" have made a significant impact on the team, particularly during their recent three-game sweep of the Phillies, showing that his early success is more than just a flash in the pan.

Mets Find a Fear Factor, Yankees Only Bully the Bad
In his fiery monologue, Marc Malusis contrasted the New York Mets and Yankees, arguing that the Mets have developed a "fear factor" with the emergence of young star pitcher Nolan McLean and a resurgent lineup. Meanwhile, he claimed the Yankees are merely "bully teams," padding their stats against inferior opponents. Malusis expressed his frustration that despite a recent winning streak, the Yankees have shown nothing to suggest they can compete with elite teams, while the Mets are becoming a genuine threat to contend in the National League.

Yankees Rewind (8-25-2025)
Emmanuel Berbari takes you through all the key highlights in the Yankees 10-5 win over the Nationals.

Al Cintron:Yankees Path To Success Is Right In Front Of Them
The Yankees still have everything in front of them when it comes to making a run in the American League but Al says they need to turn things around now.

Lori Rubinson: Yankees Bounce Back
SHOW OPEN. Lori talks about the Yankees avoiding the sweep against the Red Sox but wonders if this win changes anything. SHOW OPEN.

Yankees Rewind (8-24-25)
Emmanuel Berbari takes you through all the key highlights as the Yankees avoid a sweep against the Red Sox snapping a 3-game losing streak in Yankee Stadium.

Jerry Recco with Rickie Ricardo
Jerry is joined by Spanish Voice of the Yankees, Rickie Ricardo, to make sense of one of the most baffling Yankees teams in recent memory. Can they play clean, consistent baseball long enough to fuel a postseason run—or will their lingering flaws keep holding them back against top-tier competition?

Jerry Recco with Pat Ragazzo
SI Mets Insider Pat Ragazzo joins Jerry to discuss the current state of the Mets rotation, what to make of the inconsistent offense, and the team's playoff hopes, plus more.

Jerry Recco: The Yankees Have Hit Rock Bottom, The Mets Continue to Puzzle Us
Show Open: A Yankee team that has been mediocre most of the season has now hit rock bottom as they continue to get dominated by the Red Sox. Meanwhile the Mets inconsistency continues to be confounding.

Talkin' Golf with Ann Liguori
Ann talks about the season finale Tour Championship, the upcoming Ryder Cup, the CPKC Women's Open, the U.S. Senior Women's Open, The Ally Challenge, and connects with Adam Schupak, Sr. Writer, GOLFWEEK and USA Today and Mark Cannizzaro of the NY Post.

Adam Schupak joins Talkin' Golf
Ann talks with Adam Schupak, Senior Writer, Golfweek and USA Today, and author of 'Deane Beman : Golf’s Driving Force,' about the Tour Championship leaderboard, all the sub-plots involving the leaders, and his thoughts on whether US Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley will pick himself to play.

Mark Cannizzaro joins Talkin' Golf
Ann talks with NY Post's Mark Cannizzaro about his visit with US Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley and his recent visit to Bethpage Black, handing out Ryder Cup tickets; who he thinks Keegan Bradley will choose to be his 6 Captains Picks (which will be announced Wednesday at 10 AM), and whether Bradley can handle duel roles as a Captain and a Player.

Al Cintron: Yankees Are Dead In The Water
SHOW OPEN. Al opens up his show talking about the Red Sox destroying the Yankees and that the Yankees have an organizational problem. SHOW OPEN.

Marco Balletti: The Embarrassment of the Yankees Franchise -- Sad But True
Marco Baletti unloads on the Yankees franchise after getting routed by the Red Sox 12-1 in the Bronx on Saturday, marking their 3rd consecutive loss to their rivals.

Yankees Rewind (08-23-25)
Emmanuel Berbari takes you through the highlights of the Red Sox 12-1 rout of the Yankees at the Stadium in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon.

Tommy Lugauer:The Yankees Country Club Isn't Working
The Yankees have become a country club and Lugie thinks the time has come for changes because it's not working anymore!

Pat Boyle:Now Or Never For The Yankees To Make Things Happen Vs The Red Sox
The Yankees have once again allowed the Red Sox to bully them over the course of a season series and Pat says its now or never for the Yankees to get their act together and get a W vs their rivals.

Best Buchanan of all time
Pete Hoffman hears one of the best Buchanan of all time

Hoff is frustrated at the Mets pitching
Pete Hoffman rips into the Mets Pitching because some of the players in the bullpen are not making the team any better

Danielle McCartan interview with Lindsey Berra
Danielle talks with Lindsey Berra about her grandfather Yogi Berra and the event that she is having.

Danielle McCartan is tired of the Yankees
Danielle McCartan reacts to another miserable Yankees loss to the Red Sox and she is tired of the same miserable play by the Yankees.

Yesterday's Price Is Not Today's Price
On this episode of She's Got Next with Jordan Robinson, Jordan is joined by James Hansen - Senior Writer for the Athletic. Jordan and James discuss the current state of Tennis and, more importantly, the upcoming U.S. Open. They continue their conversation in Jordan's "Let's Get Down To Business" segment, as they discuss how the prize money for the tournament continues to rise.

Anthony Gallo:The Mets Are A Disgrace
Gallo had been keeping his hopes up with the Mets, but todays loss to the Nationals might have been the one to break him.

Danielle McCarten:The Giants Have Some Major QB Decisions To Make Before The Season Starts
The Giants QB room got very crowded very quickly and Danielle thinks there going to need to make some space for Jaxson Dart to be the #2 QB.

Anthony Gallo: The Mets have a Kodai Senga problem
(SHOW OPEN): The Mets need much more from Kodai Senga, whose struggles continued in Wednesday night's loss.

Yankees Rewind (08-20-2025)
Emmanuel Berbari takes you through all the key highlights as the Yankees win their 5th straight game and go 5-0 on their road trip in an extra innings 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees are clicking at the right time
(SHOW OPEN): The Yankees are firing on all cylinders at the right time. They will run away with the first wild card and make a push for the AL East crown.

Yankees Rewind (08-19-25)
Emmanuel Berbari takes you through all the action as the Yankees hit nine home runs and clobber the Rays 13-3 in Tampa.

Anthony Gallo: Why can't the Yankees go on a run?
(SHOW OPEN): The Yankees had a great off day with teams ahead of them in the AL playoff race all losing. They have all of the necessary pieces to go on a run in the final weeks of the regular season and into the postseason.

Anthony Gallo: The Mets are building something
(SHOW OPEN): The Mets established the foundation for a run with their series win this weekend. Now they have to build on it.

Lori Rubinson and Andrew Tredinnick on the Mets and the Little League Classic
Andrew Tredinnick from The Record and northjersey.com joins Lori from Williamsport to recap the Mets win in the Little League Classic. They also discuss Nolan McLean's debut and what the team has to do to hold on to a playoff spot.

Lori Rubinson with Ryan Dunleavy
Lori is joined by Ryan Dunleavy of the NY Post to get his thoughts on the Snoopy Bowl, Jaxson Dart, Justin Fields, and more.

Lori Rubinson with Brendan Kuty
Lori is joined by Brendan Kuty of The Athletic to get the latest on the Yankees after their sweep of the Cardinals.

Lori Rubinson: Belief Remains a Powerful Quality in Sports
Lori opens her show discussing the belief Yankees fans are beginning to have in their team, along with Giants fans in Jaxson Dart, and more.

Yankees Rewind (08-17-25)
Emmanuel Berbari runs you through all the action as the Yankees complete a sweep of the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Megha Ganne joins Talkin' Golf
Ann shares her conversation with Megha Ganne, winner of the U.S. Women's Amateur, how she got through the grueling week of competition, how she balances golf, studies, and her social life at Stanford, her wish to turn pro after she graduates from Stanford and more.

Bob Harig joins Talkin' Golf
Ann talks with veteran golf writer Bob Harig, SI Golf, about the Fed Ex Cup playoff format, the BMW Championship, the excellent play of several top European players, US Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley and speculates on Captain's picks for US Ryder Cup team.

Talkin Golf with Ann Liguori
Ann talks BMW Championship, Ryder Cup Captain's picks speculation, US Men's Amateur, LPGA Standard Portland Classic, connects with Bob Harig, veteran golf writer, SI Golf, and shares her conversation with Megha Ganne, who won the U.S. Women's Amateur in Bando Dunes.

Anthony Gallo: Yankees Finally Have Momentum
SHOW OPEN. Gallo opens up his show talking about the Yankees winning 4 of their last 5 games and why Yankees fans should feel hopeful again of a deep postseason run. SHOW OPEN.

Yankees Rewind (08-16-25)
Emmanuel Berbari takes you through the key highlights of the Yankees big offensive performance and win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their road trip.

Benigno Roasts the "Stiffs" and "Boy Genius" Behind the Mets' Woes
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.