Yankees do what they do best and Mets show some bad signs
Sal says the Yankees are playing to their strengths early this season. Also, when are the Mets bats going to wake up?
Apr 04, 2023•16 min
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Episodes
While You Were Sleeping... Mets and Yankees positive weekends
Sal says pitching and power fueled the Yankees to a series win over the San Francisco Giants. He then asks if Aaron Judge is the best home run hitter he's ever seen. Plus, he says the Mets were led by solid pitching and an even distribution of offense throughout the lineup. Hour 3.
Apr 03, 2023•46 min
New York's baseball drought
Sal reminds fans that New York is in one of its longest baseball droughts in history. Plus, he touches on topics like the new Reggie Jackson documentary, the New York Rangers and length of baseball games. HOUR 2
Apr 03, 2023•45 min
The Mets' situation at third base
Sal has nothing but positive things to say after the first weekend of baseball. Mets fans have their doubts at the hot corner. HOUR 1
Apr 03, 2023•51 min
Will we see robot umpires?
Sal discusses where the sport of baseball is as the game changes and touches on the idea of automated strike zones.
Apr 03, 2023•4 min
The pitch clock is good for baseball
After a weekend of regular season baseball under our belt, Sal says the pitch clock is good for the sport. But, he hopes games don't feel rushed.
Apr 03, 2023•4 min
A positive start for the New York baseball teams
Sal opens up his show on Monday in dapper spirits after the great starts by the New York Yankees and New York Mets.
Apr 03, 2023•14 min
While You Were Sleeping...Its Opening Weekend In Baseball
Hour 5 - Reaping a successful Opening Day for both locals, Sal wonders what this season will be for both teams. Plus, food and more!
Mar 31, 2023•41 min
Opening Day Is Just Special
Hour 2 - The show goes on with more on the Mets and Yanks with their futures this season and what will be the effects these early season injuries will have on these teams. Plus, Rangers lose a tough one to the Devils and more!
Mar 31, 2023•46 min
Food, Music, Sports...The Dream
Hour 4 - Opening Day is in full effect and Sal is looking for the best food options he can. Plus, Music, Would You Rathers and more!
Mar 31, 2023•47 min
The Bettors Perspective on Baseball
Hour 3 - Adam Burke of VSIN joins the show to give the betting perspective for the MLB season and who he likes to go to the World Series. Plus, Yanks, Wrestling and more!
Mar 31, 2023•47 min
All In All, Opening Day Was A Success
Hour 1 - Sal gets the show started breaking down how good both the Mets and Yankees Opening Days were. Plus, Verlander, Volpe and more!
Mar 31, 2023•45 min
Knicks have good players now, but are not contenders yet
Sal is excited about the nucleus the Knicks are building after another breakout performance but Immanuel Quickley. But the Knicks are not back to title contention yet.
Mar 30, 2023•3 min
There is no such thing as a Mets AND Yankees fan
Sal doesn't understand how fans can say they root for both the Mets and Yankees.
Mar 30, 2023•5 min
Immanuel Quickley is a stud and Anthony Volpe has the tools to be a star
Sal tells the agonizing story of watching his Falcons lose the Super Bowl to the Patriots. Immanuel Quickley is the Knicks 3rd best player. Anthony Volpe has earned the opportunity to start at SS and has all of the tools to be great. The Mets don't have enough power in the lineup. Hour 3.
Mar 30, 2023•45 min
Why I love Opening Day and Why you can't root for both New York teamss
Sal explains why he loves MLB Opening Day. You can not root for both New York baseball teams. How Sal became an Atlanta Falcons fan. Sal says he does not care about the world series champion Astros, and the Mets and Yankees need to only worry about themselves. Hour 2.
Mar 30, 2023•53 min
Positive vibes only for opening day and why Mets and Yankees fans should be excited
Sal says Yankees and Mets fans should be excited for this season ahead of opening day. Francisco Lindor is a stud and is primed to have a big season. Sal doesn't believe there are New Yorkers who are both Mets AND Yankees fans. Hour 1.
Mar 30, 2023•57 min
Happy Opening Day! Positive Vibes Only!
Sal says it is a great time to be a New York baseball fan as the Mets and Yankees get ready for Opening Day.
Mar 30, 2023•14 min
While You Were Sleeping...The Yankees have a better shot at the World Series than the Mets
Sal says the Yankees are closer to making a World Series run than the Mets this season. John Mara was right about the NFL's ill-fated move to flex Thursday games. Sal puts to bed narratives about him being pushed on Boomer & Gio. K Korner is going to be awesome at Citi Field. The Mets were right to keep their top prospects in the Minors. Hour 5.
Mar 29, 2023•44 min
Looking back on the Lindor and Stanton trades and MLB futures bets
Sal takes a look back at the Mets trade for Francisco Lindor after Andres Gimenez signed a new deal with Cleveland. Did the Stanton trade mark a turning point for the Yankees? Sal gives his favorite MLB Futures bets. Who the heck is Pedro Grifol?! Hour 4.
Mar 29, 2023•50 min
Keep Aaron Judge 2nd in the batting order and keep the pressure off Volpe
Sal says the Yankees should not move Aaron Judge to third in the batting order. He also says it important to bat Anthony Volpe 9th to keep the pressure off of the Yankees rookie. Why the pitch clock won't have as big an impact as people think. Sal says Jason Bateman is an underrated actor after watching the new movie "Air". Hour 3.
Mar 29, 2023•53 min
The Rangers can win it all and how the rule changes will impact MLB
Sal says the Rangers have all of the pieces in place to finally win a Stanley Cup this season. Sal wonders if the MLB rule changes will lead to better baseball. Sal talks about how much he loved the new movie "Air". Hour 2.
Mar 29, 2023•35 min
Don't count on a Subway Series in October and which New York team has a better lineup?
Sal says he does not believe that the Yankees and Mets can win the World Series right now, but thinks the Yankees have an easier path to October. Sal rejects the notion that he is too negative about the Mets. Why the Yankees have a better lineup than the Mets. Plus, Marco pushes back on the idea that the Yankees are better suited for an October run than the Mets. Hour 1.
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This is the Rangers year
Sal believes the Rangers have everything in place to finally win the Stanley Cup this season.
Mar 29, 2023•5 min
What are the realistic expectations for the Mets and Yankees?
Sal and Marco Balletti debate over the realistic expectations for the Mets and Yankees this upcoming season.
Mar 29, 2023•17 min
Don't expect a Yankees-Mets World Series this year
Sal says the Mets and Yankees do not look like teams that can win a World Series right now, but thinks the Yankees have a better chance right now.
Mar 29, 2023•16 min
While You Were Sleeping... the Mets need more to win a title and debunking the Morning Show
Sal says the Mets still have issues to address after Darin Ruf's departure and that the Jets are right not to budge in their trade negotiations with the Packers. Plus, Sal sets the record straight on his recent trip to an Islanders game. The Knicks are not ready to beat the elite teams in the East come playoff time. Hour 5.
Mar 28, 2023•44 min
Don't discredit Babe Ruth and Opening Day memories
Sal says the Mets need to make more moves to make a run at the World Series. Plus, why are people dissing Babe Ruth? Sal makes the case for Starling Marte to bat 5th in the Mets batting order. Our favorite Opening Day memories and Cal Ripken's incredible consecutive games played streak. Hour 4.
Mar 28, 2023•52 min
The impact of guaranteed contracts in sports and the NBA's biggest problem
Sal wonders about the future of guaranteed contracts and it's impact in sports. Why this is the year for Aaron Boone to step up as a leader. Sal says the NBA has a problem with too many teams not putting forth their best effort in the regular season. Hour 3.
Mar 28, 2023•41 min
Keep Odell away from New York and Lamar Jackson is a bad fit for the Jets
Sal says the Jets and Giants should not be interested in signing Odell Beckham Jr. Why Lamar Jackson will never be a New York Jet. Sal says Francisco Lindor is underrated. Plus, the challenges of getting sleep while working an overnight schedule. Hour 2.
Mar 28, 2023•51 min
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