David, Justin and James recap the Yankees ALDS victory over the Guardians, how pitching and home runs helped guide them to the ALCS and the performances from Gerrit Cole and Nestor Cortes. The crew feels Clay Holmes answered the most questions in the ALDS. They preview the ALCS between New York and Houston, examine how to pitch to Yordan Alvarez and Aaron Judge, and who could be added to the Yankees roster. The crew reflects on why the Dodgers and Braves fell short, highlighted how superstars ha...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie joins the show to discuss his breakout season, what it took for Cleveland to seize the AL Central, how he uses pitching technology during games and why he and his teammates are embracing the doubters as they gear up for the playoffs. David, Justin and James touch on Aaron Judge closing out one of the best offensive seasons we’ve ever seen, regardless of era. The crew examines what Spencer Strider’s absence means for the Braves, who could get big outs i...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 46
Two-time All-Star pitcher & current Angels broadcaster (and Coney’s former roommate!) Mark Gubicza joins the show. Gubicza watches Ohtani play every day. Coney watches Judge play every day. Need we say more? The crew also touches on the AL Cy Young award race (and why you need to watch for Ohtani in that one, too), the returns of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer and what the Yankees should do regarding Frankie Montas. Plus, the return of 59-year old Satchel Paige, Spencer Strider, Framber V...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 45
David, Justin, and James discuss the historic seasons for the Dodgers' as a team and Aaron Judge's chase for the AL home run record before talking with LAD right-hander Dustin May. They also dive into The Opener, This Week in Pitching History, and three up/three down! Visit https://betterhelp.com/SLAB today for 10% off your first order Go to https://stadiummapart.com/pages/jomboy & use code SLAB15 to get $15 off your first order over $50 00:00 INTRO 02:23 Aaron Judge 08:00 Dodgers 13:06 Dust...
Sep 15, 2022•45 min•Ep. 44
David, Justin and James are joined by the 5x All-Star and 2x World Series champion, Keith Hernandez to recap the buzz around the Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets. Keith touches on Max Scherzer, Buck Showalter, new school vs old school and what fascinates him about hitting today. David breaks down what Frankie Montas provided in his latest start for the Yankees and why it’s a great sign. The crew touches on what has made Cardinals LHP Jordan Montgomery the best pitcher in baseball since...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 43
David, Justin and James examine what it takes for teams to get through the “dog days.” David believes the Yankees calling up young players from AAA may help the struggling veterans. The crew recaps Verlander/Cease from Tuesday night, looks ahead to whether this next week will be “the week” for the White Sox, and handicaps the race in the AL Central. Do the Dodgers have enough starting pitching depth for the playoffs? Why can’t more teams operate like the Braves? Do the Giants and Red Sox still h...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 42
The Yankees All-Star catcher stops by the show and discusses his coming-of-age story in Texas, and how his longtime coach shaped his youth, paving the way for him to reach his baseball goals. He discusses several catching techniques to help pitchers and weighs in on potential rule changes, including an automated strike zone. Trevino touches on recently meeting Yadier Molina and the Yankees stretch run. David, Justin and James applaud the Padres for their great desire to improve as a small market...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 41
David, Justin and James take a look at the pitching matchups in the first installment of the Subway Series. They also break down Michael King’s injury and what it means for the Yankees bullpen near the trade deadline. Speaking of August 2, the crew explains how the Nationals hold all the chips in a potential Juan Soto trade before next week. Also, the crew wonders whether holding on to Shohei Ohtani makes sense for the Angels at this point, and who could be a potential suitor for Xander Bogaerts...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 40
David is back! Coney has returned following his hip surgery and he and the crew highlight all the great technology that was seen at the All Star Game, and what it could mean for the future fan-viewing experience. David, Justin and James dive deeper into pitchers being mic’d up during the game, and how players are programmed coming out of the break. They also dissect some of Rob Manfred’s recent comments on baseball composition & minor league pay. Then, the crew discusses whether a Juan Soto ...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 39
Michael King relieves David Cone for the week as the guys discuss All-Star voting, sinker usage on the Yankees and in MLB, pitcher deception, and more! 00:00 INTRO 06:12 All-Star voting 11:45 The Opener 25:26 Sinker usage on the Yankees and MLB 29:40 Sliders 39:43 Deception 47:08 Ebbs and flows of a pitcher going deep into games 55:51 This week in pitching history 58:00 Three up three down! 1:00:07 OUTRO That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com , and use our code SLAB https://www.marke...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
Former Dodgers' ace and current broadcaster Orel Hershiser discusses old stories with David Cone, pitching mechanics, the modern-day game, the 2022 Dodgers and more. See the Yankees hottest prospects make their way up to the big league and get your tickets today by going to swbrailriders.com. Go to https://www.GregMorrisCa rds.com to see their inventory. Follow GMC on IG, FB, and Twitter to see exclusive content and deals 00:00 INTRO 00:21 The Opener 05:02 Orel Hershiser interview 53:46 This wee...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 37
The Marlins ace joins the show to discuss his ability to pitch deep into games while getting hitters out at an elite rate. He also discusses how he’s built his arm strength, his changeup to righties and answers a question from Yankees closer Clay Holmes. David, Justin and James discuss how front-end starters are pitching deeper in games. They also touch on the College World Series, new stadium scoreboard pitching metrics and look back at how Babe Ruth punched out an umpire at the beginning of a ...
Jun 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 36
David, Justin, and James break down the latest in pitching including the current state of some teams going through some sort of streak right now (good or bad). They also dive into Walker Buehler's injury, Yankee all-stars, this week in pitching history, and more! 00:00 INTRO 01:55 The Opener 06:28 Tony LaRussa 13:21 Braves 16:12 Phillies 18:38 Brewers 23:04 Angels 28:15 Draft Kings 29:24 Blue Jays 32:50 Walker Buehler injured 38:02 How many Yankee pitchers will be all-stars? 42:27 This week in p...
Jun 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 35
Matt Blake joins David, Justin and James as the Yankees lead MLB in several pitching categories. Matt takes us through his background, dissects the Yankees increased cutter usage, and speaks to the pace of pitching, seam-shifted wake and starters pitching deeper in 2022. Blake details how he’s putting his two college degrees in philosophy and psychology to good use as a MLB pitching coach, and offers a pitcher’s perspective as to how Aaron Judge is more dangerous than ever. Plus, the crew discus...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 34
David answers questions on the Yankees rotation, PitchCom, bad bullpens, advice for young pitchers, and more! Intro 4:04 The Opener 11:28 Mailbag 11:51 Putting a bad bullpen behind you 15:30 Staying in the game mentally after a missed strike 3 call 18:00 Footwork on the mound 22:35 Do hitters ever tip like pitchers do? 25:46 Advice for a big young pitcher 29:40 PitchCom affecting rythym of a pitcher? 31:50 Backdoor slider vs a chasing slider 34:32 David's favorite pitching stat then and now 36:1...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 33
David, Justin and James review some of the biggest pitching stories as the MLB season is 25 percent complete. The crew discusses why starting pitchers around the league are seeing their workloads increase. David dives into what can be done for Aroldis Chapman to return to form. Also, whose return to health is more important to their respective clubs: Clayton Kershaw to the Dodgers, or Max Scherzer to the Mets. The hosts discuss the Red Sox and Braves perhaps rebounding after slow starts, Chad Ku...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 32
On the 24th anniversary of his perfect game, David Wells sits down with Coney, Justin and James. Wells touches on what Coney did to help keep him loose during the late innings of his perfect game, his transition to a starting pitcher at age 30 and his top-notch control of multiple pitches. Wells discusses playing for Sparky Anderson, teaching pitchers like Roy Halladay and Mark Buehrle, and the information he needed to thrive on the mound. The hosts spend time discussing Adam Wainwright and Yadi...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 31
David, Justin and James take a look at some pitching storylines with one full month of the season in the books. David wonders which teams in New York (Yankees/Mets) and LA Dodgers/Angels) are better than the other. Coney also believes Nestor Cortes Jr. is the number one pitching story throughout MLB after one month of play. The crew discusses the brutal scheduled stretches that two great pitching staffs, the Dodgers and Yankees, are currently in. Also, David’s thoughts on how to fix the last pla...
May 11, 2022•46 min•Ep. 30
David, Justin and James dive deep into several new pitches we've seen from familiar names (Gerrit Cole/Luis Severino), breakout pitchers (Tylor Megill) and pitchers back from Japan (Nick Martinez). David takes a look at how relief usage and the humidor effect may be leading to offense being down. The crew breaks down Garrett Whitlock's transition to the Red Sox rotation, why the Brewers are already proving to be the top overall rotation in MLB, and why you need to pay attention to the Mariners p...
Apr 26, 2022•54 min•Ep. 29
David, Justin and James go around MLB and discuss whether they need to see more or have seen enough. The crew touches on the Yankees offense and Nestor Cortés Jr., the Mets rotation thriving without Jacob deGrom, the Dodgers rotation, the Padres top three, Justin Verlander, Noah Syndergaard and more. Plus, thoughts on Alex Cobb, Hunter Greene, Spencer Strider, the interchangeable White Sox bullpen, early baseball composition data and Roki-Mania continues! Get 20% OFF + Free shipping with code SL...
Apr 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 28
The crew welcomes baseball's No.1 pitching prospect, Baltimore Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez, to the show in this bonus episode of Toeing the Slab! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2022•28 min•Ep. 27
David, Justin and James examine the pace of pitching with PitchCom. Coney believes the price for Frankie Montas just went up. The crew also explains why the Astros rotation deserves more love. Plus, the greatest pitching performance EVER occurred over the weekend. Did you hear about it? Download the Topps BUNT app today at https://bit.ly/ToppsBUNT22-JBM1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 26
The crew previews the 2022 MLB season by doing over/under props including Judge/Stanton/Gallo's home run total, the SF Giants win total, Shohei Ohtani's home run total, number of starts made by Max Scherzer, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 06, 2022•35 min•Ep. 25
The Braves Opening Day starter explains what he’s gained after pitching in a World Series clincher, how Atlanta is adjusting without Freddie Freeman, and his admiration for Sandy Koufax. David, Justin and James touch on the pitching injuries for the Mets and White Sox. 00:00 INTRO 04:30 The Opener 13:48 Max Fried interview 40:19 Recapping the interview 50:38 This week in pitching history 52:05 Three up! Three down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 24
The 2018 top overall draft pick touches on the new energy in Tigers spring training. He also discusses balancing his pitch mix for 2022, and reveals what he gained from discussions with Roger Clemens. David, Justin and James discuss PitchCom, new rules and the legend of Sidd Finch. Download the Topps BUNT app today at https://bit.ly/ToppsBUNT22-JBM1 Timestamps: 1:30 Big news! 4:04 Previewing Casey Mize 8:42 The Opener! 14:41 Casey Mize interview 46:28 Recapping the interview 49:06 This week in p...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 23
The godson of Joe Torre, Borzello details how he became labeled as the “secret weapon” to the 2016 Cubs championship, and how he was the first person to ever catch Mariano Rivera’s cutter. He also explains the latest in game prep for today’s MLB coaches. David and the crew reflect on the free agent shortstop class, including some of the moves that weren’t made. Plus, a look at the NL East, and an ode to Trader Joez. Intro/Mike Borzello preview 4:06 The Opener 13:40 Mike Borzello interview 1:05:4...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 22
The 3-time World Series champ discusses his pitching adjustments, hard conversations with catchers, and what he’s looking forward to in retirement. David reacts to the Yankees/Twins trade, and the crew combs through some of the finer details of the new CBA. Timestamps 2:42 Yankees trade Gary Sanchez to Twins (The Opener) 10:41 Chris Bassit traded to Mets 13:47 Carlos Rodon signs with Giants 18:26 Jon Lester interview 56:14 Recap 59:43 This week in pitching history 1:00:54 Clayton Kershaw stays w...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 21
The Yankees reliever details his workout routine during the lockout, dives into his sinker usage and touches on his plans for 2022. David thanks all of the baseball dads, and the crew wonders whether Vanderbilt’s new electronic wrist bands will eventually make it to MLB. Learn more about the Topps 1952 Mickey Mantle Card NFT at https://bit.ly/TT-MMNFT-JM1 Intro 1:20 The Opener 4:43 Previewing Clay Holmes 9:57 Clay Holmes interview 44:52 Recapping the interview 48:48 This week in pitching history...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 20
The Brewers all-star closer joins the show to talk about his arm maintenance routine, mechanics and making his own content. David, James and Justin wonder whether the CBA negotiations are moving slowly due to internal issues between small and large market owners. Timestamps: Intro 3:07 Breakdown on Josh Hader 4:25 The Opener! 15:38 Josh Hader interview 52:16 Recapping the interview 54:44 This week in pitching history! 58:58 Three up! Three down! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ToeingTheSlab ...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 19
Pitching Ninja (Rob Friedman) joins the crew to discuss some of the interesting requests he’s received from MLB pitchers, and how youth pitchers can market themselves to reach the next level. David, James and Justin also touch on the CBA talks, and how the lockout is negatively affecting charitable work. 0:27 INTRO 6:57 NFL talk 11:37 The Opener 20:53 Pitching Ninja interview 59:36 Recapping the interview 1:01:30 This week in pitching history 1:06:37 Three up! Three down! Learn more about your a...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 18
