The Subway Series taught us one thing: the Mets and Yankees STINK
Sal's biggest takeaway from the Subway Series split is that both of the New York teams stink...but especially the Mets.
Jun 15, 2023•15 min
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While You Were Sleeping...Scherzer is cooked and the culprit
Max Scherzer is the person most responsible for the Mets struggles. Tuesday's win was a good one for the Yankees but it came with some concerns about Luis Severino. How should they organize their infield moving forward. Plus, MLB's handling of sticky stuff is a disaster. Hour 3.
Jun 14, 2023•43 min
The Mets are paying for mistakes made years ago and a mixed bag for the Yankees
Losing faith in Severino, life from DJ and a vote of confidence for Volpe. The Mets are paying for mistakes made years ago. Are they done in 2023? Plus, the Rangers have a new head coach. Hour 2.
Jun 14, 2023•51 min
Scherzer is cooked and the Yankees reign supreme
Max Scherzer is done and is the biggest reason the Mets are in this mess. The Yankees proved once again they are superior to the Mets in every way. Hour 1.
Jun 14, 2023•50 min
Life from LeMahieu and a vote of confidence for Volpe from Hal
DJ LeMahieu had a big hit on Tuesday night and the Yankees will need him moving forward. Plus, Anthony Volpe received a vote of confidence from Hal Steinbrenner but Sal says the Yankees should consider a slight tweak to their plan for the rookie shortstop.
Jun 14, 2023•4 min
The Yankees are superior to the Mets in every way
Sal says there's no way anyone can argue that the Yankees are, by far, the top baseball organization in town.
Jun 14, 2023•2 min
Max Scherzer is done and is the biggest reason the Mets are in this mess
Max Scherzer is cooked. He is the biggest reason the Mets failed late last season and is the biggest reason the Mets are failing this season.
Jun 14, 2023•16 min
While You Were Sleeping...The Yankees and Mets are limping into the Subway Series
The Yankees have some problems heading into the Subway Series this week and the Mets have nothing but problems. Sal wants a few Yankees off the team next year and says anyone calling for Buck Showalter's job is a fool. Hour 3.
Jun 12, 2023•48 min
Saquon and the Giants are BOTH right
Sal explains why Saquon and the Giants are both correct. Plus, a look at where the Mets went wrong vs. where they simply were unlucky. Hour 2.
Jun 12, 2023•40 min
Yankees mistakes and the Mets failing stars
Aaron Boone and the Yankees made too many mistakes over the weekend. The Mets are soft and failing this year because their highest-paid players are letting them down. Hour 1.
Jun 12, 2023•52 min
How was Giancarlo Stanton not in the lineup Sunday?
It is inexplicable that the Yankees put out a lineup for Sunday night without Giancarlo Stanton penciled in.
Jun 12, 2023•3 min
The Mets are the softest team money can buy
The Mets had another bad weekend and Sal explains why he agrees with Steve Cohen.
Jun 12, 2023•6 min
The Yankees are going backwards and the problem with Aaron Boone's managing
Sal reacts to the Yankees dropping their second straight home series, this one to the Red Sox, and has some critiques of how Aaron Boone handled things this weekend.
Jun 12, 2023•14 min
While You Were Sleeping...The Mets made everyone sick
The Mets were swept in such a way that made all fans furious and even made some others sick. The team is not good enough but it isn't Buck's fault. Are expectations too high? Hour 3.
Jun 09, 2023•47 min
The World Series is off the table for the Mets, so what now?
The Braves are winners. Their fans are not. What would Mets fans have done differently in building this team? Plus, now that they aren't a legitimate contender, what is next for the Mets in 2023? Hour 2.
Jun 09, 2023•47 min
Nobody hurts their fans like the New York Mets
The Mets doubled down on a losing formula and continue to torture their fans. Sal explains why their philosophy was a losing one. Mets fans are talking crazy with Buck and the Yankees need more from Severino. Hour 1.
Jun 09, 2023•53 min
The Yankees are in a holding pattern and need more from Severino
The Yankees are still waiting on Aaron Judge to return and while he's out, Luis Severino needs to pitch better than he did on Thursday.
Jun 09, 2023•2 min
Back off Buck
Sal explains how Mets fans are too hard on Buck Showalter and missing the point when critiquing the manager's postgame comments.
Jun 09, 2023•3 min
The Mets doubled down on a losing formula and continue to torture their fans
Sal explains what was wrong with the Mets philosophy after the Braves complete the sweep.
Jun 09, 2023•18 min
While You Were Sleeping...Assigning blame for the Mets
The Braves ended the Mets season again and their stars are better than the Mets stars. Who is to blame for the position the Mets are in? Hour 5.
Jun 08, 2023•45 min
Why are the Mets doing things that make no sense?
Sal can't make sense of some Mets decisions and won't be fooled into believing if the team starts playing better. Hour 3.
Jun 08, 2023•45 min
Someone, maybe Steve Cohen, needs to shake things up for the Mets
The Mets desperately need to shake things up. Will that responsibility fall on Steve Cohen? Hour 2.
Jun 08, 2023•50 min
Put a pin in the Mets
Sal destroys the Mets and says their season is over. Enough of Vogelbach and it's time to shake things up. Plus, the team still hasn't recovered from how last season ended or losing Edwin Diaz in March. Hour 1.
Jun 08, 2023•50 min
Nobody can make any sense of the Mets obsession with Daniel Vogelbach
The Mets are committed to playing Daniel Vogelbach and nobody on the planet can comprehend why.
Jun 08, 2023•8 min
Is it time for Steve Cohen to step in?
The Mets might need Steve Cohen to pull a George Steinbrenner.
Jun 08, 2023•3 min
The 2023 Mets season is OVER
Sal unloads on the Mets following their second consecutive loss and blown 3-run lead in Atlanta.
Jun 08, 2023•26 min
While You Were Sleeping...The Mets began their series with a crushing loss
The Mets lost their first game in Atlanta in brutal fashion and the Yankees will have to find ways to win without Aaron Judge for an unknown period of time. Hour 3.
Jun 07, 2023•47 min
All eyes on Giancarlo
Giancarlo Stanton needs to carry the Yankees while Aaron Judge is out. Exactly how long will that be? Plus, the Jacob deGrom news was unfortunate but felt inevitable. Hour 2.
Jun 07, 2023•46 min
The loser Mets and banged-up Yankees
The Mets are losers until proven otherwise. Daniel Vogelbach isn't the mets biggest problem. Analytics are ruining rain delays too. Jeff McNeil was awful on Tuesday night. The Yankees were no-hit for 6 innings and Lucas Giolito should have stayed in the game. Hour 1.
Jun 07, 2023•51 min
Giancarlo Stanton needs to carry the Yankees while Aaron Judge is out
The Yankees best hitter is on the shelf for the time being and Sal says the Bronx Bombers need their second slugger to step up and carry the offense while the team is without Aaron Judge.
Jun 07, 2023•2 min
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