Will and Whipple are back, and their brains are mildly scrambled. Whipple has law school finals as an excuse, Will's just not smart. -How confident are we Judge is coming back? -Who's starting on Opening Day? -Is DJ healthy? -Is Gleyber getting traded? -Is Frankie Montas Carl Pavano? -Does Harrison Bader exist? All that and more on the first episode of season 3 of Yankees Files. Make sure to keep up with the blog and follow us on Twitter !...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Will and Whipple are back, and they're not happy. -What went wrong in the ALCS? -Are the prevailing narratives correct? -Was this team fundamentally flawed? -Put JD on the Ellsbury plan -Thank you the fans Make sure to check out Will's article and follow us on Twitter !
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Will and Whipple are back after a riveting ALDS victory over the Guardians, but the job is not done. The Yankees go to Houston on Wednesday night to begin the ALCS and try to get over the hump against the opponent that has dashed their World Series hopes twice recently. -Love for the pitching staff -Boone is a quick study -Judge and G came through when it mattered -What's the formula for beating Houston? -Is this team making it to the World Series? All that and more on the first ever episode of ...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Will and Whipple are joined by Ryan and Nick from Fireside Yankees for a playoff preview, and it was a wild one. -Do you leave DJ off the roster? -How would you use Matt Carpenter? -Cal Quantrill doesn't scare us -Clowning the Rays, Jays, and Mets -Luis Severino is going to dominate -Who are the Yankees beating in the World Series? It was a truly crazy episode, and we hope it's as fun to listen to as it was to record. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Will and Whipple are back, to give out awards and see how well their preseason predictions aged. -Yankees won the division -Will chokes (in honor of the Mets) -End of season awards -Love for Oswald(o) -Vibes are good, confidence is high It was a fun one, and we are ready for playoff baseball! Make sure to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Will and Whipple are back for a fun one as the Yankees went undefeated between podcasts. -The AL East is the toughest division in baseball, and the Yankees are about to win it -Oswaldo Cabrera's playoff roster fate -How do you structure a playoff pitching staff? -Cavalry on its way? -Confidence trending up It was a fun one as the Yankees look to clinch the AL East this week. Make sure to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Will and Whipple are back, but this episode is all about Aaron Judge. -Does the AL HR record fall this week? -Have we ever seen a season this good? -If the Yankees let Judge walk I will never watch them again -Gleyber Torres is good too -So is Gerrit Cole -Playoff roster math This is one of the best episodes yet, because we realized what it must've been like to watch Mantle, Mays, and Ruth. As always, keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and be sure to follow us on Twitter ....
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Will and Whipple are back after the best week in recent memory for the Yankees. -Taking the season series from Tampa -Is the division race over? (No) -The cavalry is coming -Projecting the playoff roster -Reflecting on the trade deadline -Goodbye Aaron Hicks Remember to follow us on Twitter and keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com !
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Will and Whipple are back after a short hiatus, and there's a ton to discuss. -What do the Yankees see in IKF? -Is this regression or underachieving? -Everyone is hurt -Awful trade deadline -The Twins stole #HotGarySummer -All time low confidence All that and more on one of the most exhaustive episodes in a while. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Will and Whipple are back, and though they look like they're headed for a fight, (see episode title). -Is Andrew Benintendi actually any good? -IKF is an albatross -So is Marwin -The pitching has been good! -Effross is injured -Just go win games All that and more on a not-as-contentious-as-feared episode. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !...
Aug 22, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Will and Whipple (and Whipple's dad) are back for another episode, and there's trouble in paradise. -Is it time to be concerned about this team? -Did the Yankees fool us? -Is the lineup actually bad? -Will the Yankees ever score again? -Dad Take or Bad Take All this and more on the most negative episode of the year. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter!...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Will and Whipple are back and tensions are HIGH on the latest episode of Yankees Files. -Is Andrew Benintendi even good at baseball? -Questions on roster management -#FreeClarke and #FreeRon -How much has our confidence taken a hit? -Upcoming Dad Take or Bad Take All that and more on a very contentious episode. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter!...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Will, Whipple, and Will's dad are back again to discuss the best team in baseball and the upcoming trade deadline. -Who should the Yankees target by Tuesday? -How much longer can we tolerate IKF? -Whipple's DJ and Gleyber article -Will Judge beat 61 homers? -Is Will a disappointment to his father? -The Benintendi deal All this and more on one of the widest ranging episodes of Yankees Files yet. Remember to keep up with us at Y ankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Will and Whipple are on the train back from Eli Fishman's podcast night at the Somerset Patriots game but they're still here to discuss all manner of Yankees news from the week. -Trade deadline targets -Disappointing doubleheader in Houston -Aaron Judge is the MVP -Mike King goes down, but the Yankees are an elite reliever factory Remember to check out Will's new article at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !...
Jul 25, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The nominal first half of the season is over, and Will and Whipple are back to recap it! -Putting this performance in context -First half awards -Breakout candidates -A look back at preseason projections This team has been a ton of fun to talk about for 92 games, and we can't wait for the next 70. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The title says it all, some of you are freaking out. Twitter / YankeesFiles
Jul 12, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Hoodie Allen ( insta , twitter ) joins Will to talk all things Yankees on the newest episode. -Growing up with the dynasty -Clay Bellinger -Should Roger Clemens be in the HOF? -Friendship with Clint Frazier -New music and upcoming tour All this and more on one of the most special episodes of Yankees Files yet. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !...
Jun 29, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Will and Whipple are back to discuss the 52-20, best team in baseball, New York Yankees. -Teams that get no-hit win the World Series -Aaron Hicks is clutch now -Yankees need a shortstop -Fun Index -WHO is our next guest??? All that and more on another fun episode. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter
Jun 25, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Will and Whipple are back to discuss the best team in baseball. Nuff said. YankeesFiles.com Twitter
Jun 20, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Will and Whipple are back to talk about the historically good start the Yankees are off to. -How good is 44-16? -Whipple's ridiculous baseball dreams -Appreciating the pitchers -Crazy comeback in Minnesota -Destroying the Cubs All that and more on this week's episode. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter!
Jun 13, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Jordan Levine (Will's high school golf teammate and @xwoba_woba on Twitter) to discuss the best team in baseball - Who's getting particularly lucky or unlucky? - Have we ever seen pitching this good? (spoiler: no) - Could we see a deal between the Cubs and Yankees? - Is Kyle Higashioka good? (spoiler: also no) - Does this team's best lineup include Joey Gallo? - Miguel Castro??? Keep up with us as always at YankeesFiles.com and be sure to follow us on Twitter!...
Jun 06, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Will and Whipple are back with the most somber podcast of the season… which still takes place after a winning week and a split in Tampa - Which lineup holes can the team tolerate? - Can the pitchers sustain their success? - Who do we trust in the bullpen? - Is this 2021 all over again? - Can you stay at 10/10 confidence? - I love you Miguel Andujar
May 30, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Will and Whipple are back, but things are not so good in Yankee Land! - Chad and Gil need TJS - Whipple's recordkeeping - Get IKF and Marwin off this team - Can Flo establish himself? - Let the Oswald(o)s play? - Sevy and Jamo have been nails It was a fun one. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter !
May 24, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Ryan Garcia joins Will and Whipple to celebrate the pod's first birthday. The boys talk about the 25-9 start the Yankees are off to, look into some catchers, shortstops, and outfielders that may be available, debate Estevan Florial's place on the team, and reflect on the podcast's first year. This gets VERY interesting at the confidence rating portion of the show. Remember to follow us on Twitter and keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Will and Whipple are joined by Gabe AKA @PlayoffTanaka_ to discuss going viral on baseball Twitter, his namesake, some Yankees memories, and just how good this year's team is. After a great conversation with Gabe, Will and Whipple get into some spoiled fan problems and complain about lineup construction and a lack of slugging. The boys are all very confident in this team. Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter! Gabe's YouTube...
May 10, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Will and Whipple are back in the midst of a 10-0 stretch to talk about everything that's going RIGHT for the best team in baseball. -Anthony Rizzo continues his legendary play -Aaron Judge has already earned his next deal -IKF might be for real with the bat -Mike King is a lethal weapon - Gerrit Cole is back on his game -Some fun guests coming? All that, confidence ratings, and more on a really fun episode....
May 03, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Will and Whipple are back to celebrate a 5-1 week and discuss the resurgence of Gerrit Cole and the offense. - You should read Whipple's article about Gerrit Cole - A weird series win in Detroit - Dominating the Guardians - Is IKF for real? - OPS over/unders All this and more on a fun new pod! Remember to keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com and follow us on Twitter!...
Apr 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Will and Alec are back and in spite of the 3-4 week, they have a lot of positives to take away from the first 10 games of the Yankees’ season. - A celebration of Sevy and Nestor - If you think this team is going to hit, you’re right - Hal Steinbrenner’s complacency (and Will’s new article) - A-Rod is a disingenuous and bad broadcaster - Are we any less confident in the team? As always, make sure to follow us on Twitter and keep up with us at YankeesFiles.com
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Will and Whipple are back for another episode, and get to discuss real, meaningful baseball games again after far too many months away. This was a ton of fun, and we’re so excited to be back in the swing of things. -Giancarlo Stanton is the Mayor of Boston -Luis Severino is back and looks terrific -IKF is a major liability -The team needs to slug to win (evergreen) -Does Whipple have to like Manoah for being named Alek? -Over/Unders on OPS -A discussion of low-average hitters All that and more o...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Will and Alec are back to run down their predictions for the season, but first, check out Alec's article on why you might be disappointed with the offseason the Yankees had. -Joey Gallo leads the league in home runs? -Josh Donaldson wins the MVP? -Jonathan Loaisiga becomes the closer? -Gleyber wins the Home Run Derby? All that and more on this episode!...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 10
