As 2025 comes to a close, Alec and Ed hit pause on the chaos and look ahead — breaking down New York baseball’s New Year’s resolutions for 2026 based on where the Mets and Yankees actually stand right now. No fantasy rebuilds, no hindsight bias — just honest, roster-driven goal-setting with a little optimism and a lot of perspective.

The Mets’ conversation centers on identity, continuity, and turning raw talent into sustained belief, while the Yankees’ focus shifts toward balance, accountability, and getting more out of a roster that’s been knocking on the door. From lineup construction to clubhouse tone, each team gets a resolution rooted in reality — and framed through the lens of growth rather than panic.

The episode widens into a holistic look at what “success” really means for both franchises in 2026, touching on pressure, expectations, fan trust, and the fine line between patience and urgency. As always, the rivalry stays alive, the banter stays sharp, and the takes stay honest. A year-end reflection, a forward-looking reset, and a classic Battle for the Big Apple send-off — Episode 23 closes out 2025 the only way we know how.

The offseason spotlight shifts to the Winter Meetings, and New York baseball is once again at the center of the chaos. In Episode 22, Alec and Ed break down how the Mets and Yankees are approaching the stove — comparing big moves, notable non-moves, and what each front office is actually trying to fix heading into the new season. From roster trust to organizational intent, the Subway Series rivalry finds new life in December.

The conversation widens as league-wide dominoes begin to fall, with trades and signings that could quietly reshape the playoff picture — and directly impact both New York teams’ paths forward. Who’s winning the Winter Meetings so far, who’s getting boxed out, and where are the real opportunities hiding? The episode closes with a classic Battle for the Big Apple twist: outrageous ideas that just might work, sneaky moves that could age beautifully, and one pure chaos scenario that could flip a division on its head. Rumors, rivalry, and offseason overreactions — Episode 22 has it all.

The tides have turned in New York baseball, and not in the Yankees’ favor. In Episode 21, the Bronx Bombers find themselves down 2-0 in the ALDS to the Toronto Blue Jays after a grueling Wild Card win over the Red Sox that briefly reignited hope in the Bronx. Ed breaks down what’s gone wrong so far — from missed opportunities to shaky bullpen moments — while Alec, whose Mets are long out of the picture, takes every chance to twist the knife and root for Toronto to finish the job.

It’s rivalry energy at its peak, with Alec’s petty glee meeting Ed’s frustrated optimism as we dissect what’s left for the Yankees to fight for — and what it would mean for New York if the city’s October dreams end this early. From dugout decisions to dug-in banter, Episode 21 captures the essence of every Mets fan’s favorite pastime: watching the Yankees sweat.