Mike Francesa comments on the red-hot NY Yankees and says that the NY Mets could be unstoppable in the NL East once Max Scherzer and Jacob DeGrom return. The NY Knicks desperately need a point guard like Jalen Brunson but they're relying on cooperation from the Dallas Mavericks. Also, the New York Giants and NY Jets are hopeful as the start of NFL training camp approaches. Finally, Mike responds to your emails. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode....
Jun 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 37
Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees getting no-hit by the Astros and escaping with a series split. The Yankees bullpen is elite, but the Astros showed how to neutralize the Yankees bats. The Red Sox have somehow snuck into second place. Atlanta is starting to put the pressure on the Mets. Mike also reads your emails. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Yankees vs. Astros is a great matchup 05:25 Red Sox are red hot & Mets keep winning 10:40 Can Me...
Jun 27, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Mike Francesa welcomes Brian Geltzeiler to talk about what to expect at the NBA Draft. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Wiggins was the key to Golden State's championship 09:15 Several options at the top of the draft 14:40 Expected pick order from Geltzeiler's sources 19:00 Will the Nets sign Kyrie Irving long-term? 22:10 How do the Lakers get better? 27:45 Can Phoenix rebound from their playoff loss? 31:25 Brian's top 10 draft board Follow Mike Fr...
Jun 23, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Mike Francesa & Bobby Valentine talk about the Yankees and their sky-high World Series hopes, as well as NY Mets postseason possibilities. The analyze MLB developments throughout the league and ask which clubs need to make serious trades before the deadline. Mike also talks about PGA player defections -- including Brooks Koepka -- to the LIV Golf Tour. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Yankees are hot – what about other AL teams? 07:00 Analysis ...
Jun 22, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Mike Francesa recaps the U.S. Open, talks Yankees & Mets with Mark Feinsand, and reads your emails. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 US Open recap - Matt Fitzpatrick wins 05:45 Stanley Cup - Tampa Bay wins Game 3 07:54 Mark Feinsand, the Yankees & “The Franchise” 14:30 Don Mattingly is an icon 19:15 Is a Subway Series in the works? 26:00 Yankees strategies for the postseason 33:32 Mike answers your emails Follow Mike Francesa & BetRiver...
Jun 21, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Mike Francesa dives into the first round of the US Open, the turnovers in Game 6 of NBA Finals, Yanks & Mets weekend, and answers some of your emails. 00:00 US Open 2022: No clear favorite, but don't get left behind 05:00 NBA Finals: Celtics could not control their turnovers 07:35 MLB: Yankees have never looked this good 12:30 MLB: Mets now have some competition for the NL East 15:15 Mike responds to your emails Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Follo...
Jun 17, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Join Mike Francesa as he previews the 2022 US Open golf tournament at the Country Club at Brookline. Rory McIlroy is favored to win following last weekend's triumph at the RBC Canadian Open. Phil Mickelson, embroiled in the LIV Golf drama, is an incredible 250-1 to win. 00:00 US Open 2022: Rory McIlroy favored 03:40 Brookline course preview: Deep rough, tiny greens 06:35 LIV Golf vs. PGA controversy is all about ______ 12:00 US Open picks & contenders 18:20 Mike responds to your emails Subsc...
Jun 15, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Mike says the NY Yankees are so hot that they must win the World Series, and the NY Mets are on fire, too. And speaking of fire, he thinks the Golden St. Warriors could take their fourth quarter momentum in Game 4 and keep pressing the Boston Celtics in Game 5 tonight. Against a grueling postseason schedule, the NY Rangers simply ran out of gas versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay looks to be in prime form entering the Stanley Cup Finals against the Colorado Avalanche. 00:00 The NY Yankees ...
Jun 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 30
Join Mike Francesa and Brad Thomas as they break down the final leg of the Triple Crown. Favorites at the Run for the Carnations include We the People, Mo Donegal, and Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, who skipped the Preakness. Other contenders include Skippylongstocking, Nest, Creative Minister, Golden Glider, and Barber Road. Mike and Brad also analyze Belmont betting strategies. 00:00 It's an 8-horse field at the Belmont 06:30 Rich Strike returns in prime form 10:40 Mo Donegal is a lot like...
Jun 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 29
Mike looks ahead to Game 5 between the NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning and analyzes the weekend in NY baseball. You'll hear updates on the NY Mets and their efforts to keep the red-hot Phillies at bay. But the big story is LIV Golf and the seismic shifts it is causing pro golf -- the PGA is officially scrambling as stars like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson flee to the fledgling golf league. Mike also responds to your emails. 00:00 NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Game 5 preview 03:30 NY...
Jun 09, 2022•24 min•Ep. 28
Mike Francesa talks Rangers game 3 against Tampa Bay, the epic Mets-Dodgers series this weekend, Yankees' perfect pitching and more.
Jun 06, 2022•35 min•Ep. 27
Mike says the NY Rangers have been tremendous so far in the 2022 NHL playoffs -- and they keep getting better. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Warriors and Celtics duked it out from the three-point line, and Boston won in spite of a terrible game from Jayson Tatum. He digs into NY Mets and NY Yankees updates and also responds to your emails. 00:00 NY Rangers are getting better by the game 02:30 NBA Finals: 83 three-point attempts in Game 1 08:20 NY Mets get blanked for the first time in 53 game...
Jun 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 26
Mike previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors with guest Brian Geltzeiler. The Warriors are favored to win but Mike sees this one going the distance. The NY Rangers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Easter Conference Finals. Joe Micheletti and Mike analyze the matchup. 00:00 NBA Finals: Warriors favored - Tatum and Curry are MVP favorites 01:40 Controversial Max Strus three pointer erased 04:00 More fallout among the Phoenix Suns playoff ...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 25
In this special episode of The Mike Francesa Podcast, Mike reflects on Memorial Day & the events in Texas. On the sports side, Rangers face a tough task in game 7 on the road in Carolina. At the quarter pole, Yankees have a 4.5 game lead and Mets 8.5 in their divisions. Mike reacts to the Celtics-Heat game 7. Mike also answers your emails.
May 30, 2022•34 min•Ep. 24
Mike Francesa talks Mets and Yankees, and while there are a lot of smiles in New York, there are reasons for concern. Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine weighs in. In the NHL, the Rangers have tied things up against Carolina and look to stick to their winning ways. Mike also talks NBA; Celtics and Warriors. 00:00 Intro and reasons for concern in New York 00:30 Rangers are heading to game 5 and are looking for more 01:43 One step away from Boston-Golden State final 04:34 The Yankees are headed t...
May 26, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Mike Francesa welcomes former Mets manager Terry Collins to the show to talk about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and what it takes to really make it in New York. Also, Mike and Terry discuss the state of the baseball and how there is currently a transition in the MLB to an older style of play. 00:00 Mike Francesa talks baseball with former Mets manager Terry Collins 03:51 What happened with Matt Harvey 06:47 Historically, infielders don't do well with the Mets, is Francisco Lindor different? 08:56 Max ...
May 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 22
Mike Francesa 2022 Preakness predictions. Brad Thomas joins Mike as they break down the field for the 147th running of The Preakness. Is Epicenter the favorite? Should Secret Oath even be in the Preakness? All this and more on this edition of The Mike Francesa Podcast. 00:00 Mike is disappointed in the sport -- for now 01:12 Mike and Brad review the blistering pace of the Kentucky Derby 04:24 In the Preakness, Epicenter will most likely be the favorite 06:38 Thoughts on Early Voting 08:54 Should...
May 19, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Mike Francesa welcomes former Mets manager Terry Collins to the show to talk about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and what it takes to really make it in New York. Also, Mike and Terry discuss the state of the baseball and how there is currently a transition in the MLB to an older style of play. 00:00 Mike Francesa talks baseball with former Mets manager Terry Collins 03:51 What happened with Matt Harvey 06:47 Historically, infielders don't do well with the Mets, is Francisco Lindor different? 08:56 Max ...
May 19, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Join Mike Francesa as he breaks down the PGA Championship and gives his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's absence. Yankees and Mets are already starting to separate from the path, but are the championship teams? Mike also reads your emails. 00:00 All eyes are on the NY Rangers 03:00 NY Rangers need better defense versus the Carolina Hurricanes 04:30 PGA Championship: Southern Hills 04:50 PGA Championship: Tiger Woods is playing 05:28 PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson won't defend his title 07:25 PGA C...
May 18, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The NY Rangers won a thrilling Game 7 Sunday night, and Mike Francesa looks at how they got there and where they go from here. Mike also discusses the Phoenix flop, the Preakness Stakes, and reads your emails. 00:00 NY Rangers defeat Pittsburgh Penguins in OT 01:15 NY Rangers won in spite of flaws 02:38 Phoenix Suns' "stunning" collapse vs. Dallas Mavericks 05:00 Suns Devin Booker's superstar status at risk 09:50 Rich Strike not running the Preakness Stakes 13:00 The Triple Crown letdown 19:47 M...
May 16, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Mike Francesa gives your the rundown to get you ready for this weekend in sports. The Yankees have righted themselves to a meaningful pace. The Mets still have room to grow. The Rangers have to attack & take advantage of a weak Pittsburgh goaltending situation. How will this round of the NBA Playoffs play out? Bobby Valentine joins the show to give his baseball insights. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Follow Mike Francesca & BetRivers Network o...
May 12, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
How did Rich Strike win the Kentucky Derby? Mike Francesa reacts to the shocking Kentucky Derby upset. The Yankees & Mets are rolling, and Mike reacts to the weekend's games, including some thoughts on whining about the size of Yankees Stadium. 00:00 Kentucky Derby Reaction 08:55 Yankees & Mets weekend recaps 11:25 Yankees traps on the horizon, Mets can go up from here 13:35 NY Rangers need to find consistency to take advantage of the Pens' backup goalie 15:30 NBA title is up for grabs f...
May 09, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
It's Kentucky Derby time, and Mike Francesa welcomes Brad Thomas from to preview the run for the roses. The biggest horse racing weekend of the year is covered right here. 00:00 Kentucky Oaks preview: Nest is the horse to beat 1:43 Brad picks Nostalgic to win 6:17 High Oak update 7:33 Bob Baffert is at the Derby 14:43 Messier's chances to win 17:35 Brad picks Zandon as the horse to beat 22:26 Epicenter candidate for a fade 25:45 Mo Donegal may have some space to operate 28:22 Happy Jack breakdow...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Mike Francesa digs into recent NY Mets & NY Yankees play with Bobby Valentine and asks whether Mike Trout is rounding back into form. Then, Mark Schlereth joins the show to offer NFL Draft reactions and discuss what it really takes to build an NFL offensive line. They also analyze recent QB moves, including Matt Ryan to the Colts and Russell Wilson to the Broncos. But the show all starts with Mike responding to listener emails! 00:00 Mike responds to your emails: Yankees, Jay Wright & NB...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Mike Francesa dives in with his 2022 NFL Draft Round 1 reactions. The NY Jets used their #4 pick on Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, a cornerback from Cincinnati, while the Giants used pick #5 for Kayvon Thibodeaux, a defensive end from Oregon. Hear Mike's take on those picks and more right now! 00:00 The Jets & Giants excelled in the first round 01:40 NY Jets - Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, CB, Cincinnati 03:58 NY Jets - Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State 04:20 NY Jets - Jermaine Johnson II, DE, Florida State 0...
Apr 29, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Mike answers your emails, then talks with Albert Breer joins Mike to talk about this week's NFL Draft. Brian Geltzeiler also joins the show to talk about the current state of the NBA playoffs and the ousting of the Nets. 00:00 Intro and listener emails 07:33 Albert Breer joins the show to talk NFL Draft 18:50 Jets and Giants draft predictions 33:30 Quarterbacks and the 2022 NFL Draft 43:10 Brian Geltzeiler joins the show to talk NBA playoffs 01:20:20 Mets & Yankees short-term looks Subscribe...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The NFL Draft is approaching, and Mike Francesa welcomes Mike Tannenbaum to the show to break down the 2022 draft. 00:00 Intro and how the NFL Draft became a marketing event 02:08 Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk NFL Draft 42:45 How big of an embarrassment are the Nets? 44:36 Joey Gallo needs a change of scenery Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Follow Mike Francesca & BetRivers Network on Twitter: 🐣 Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) https://twitte...
Apr 25, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Mike Francesa interviews Jim Kaat, MLB Hall of Fame inductee, broadcaster and author of "Good as Gold." Kaat discusses his Hall of Fame career and the makeup of current pitching staffs. Mike and Jim also talk about other MLB legends, from Sandy Koufax to Frank Robinson to Carl Yastrzemski and Jack Buck, the famous announcer. 00:00 Intro 02:10 Jim Kaat was a great fielder (for a pitcher) 04:30 Kaat is finally going to the MLB Hall of Fame 06:15 Were the 1960's the golden age of pitching? 08:19 Ka...
Apr 21, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Mike Francesa breaks down NBA playoff developments, including the Devin Booker injury and the huge number of three-point shots that players are shooting. Bobby Valentine joins the show and they discuss the MLB ball, as well as the trend of low-scoring games so far this season. Plus, how will sports betting affect MLB games? Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Phoenix Suns & Devin Booker injury 03:13 Atlanta Hawks struggling against Mia...
Apr 20, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Mike Francesa and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com talk Yankees history and Mets predictions. They analyze the Yankee's pitching rotation and its weaknesses and the Mets' roster moves in hopes of ruling NY. Plus, why Mike wouldn't pay Aaron Judge, along with tributes to Tom Seaver and Elston Howard. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Big home opener for the NY Mets! ⚾ 01:30 Mets pitching rotation is worrisome 02:17 Yankees' pitching issues could be problemat...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
