The ABS system is coming, and it could quietly change baseball as we know it. In Episode 26, Alec and Ed break down how the challenge system may impact framing, pitcher strategy, and big late-game moments. Is this competitive fairness… or the beginning of a very different feel to the sport?

From there, it’s classic Spring pulse check. Who’s legitimately turning heads? Whose stuff looks different (for better or worse)? And which roster battles actually matter as Opening Day gets closer?

Technology, tension, and early-camp truth serum. Episode 26 keeps it sharp and forward-looking.

Here comes the annual reset button for New York baseball. In Episode 25, Alec and Ed kick off the 2026 season by separating real takeaways from classic overreactions after just a handful of Spring Training games. It’s the ultimate early reality check — what actually matters, what absolutely doesn’t, and which subtle roster decisions might tell us more than the box score ever will.

The conversation then shifts to Opening Day projections, breaking down rotation confidence levels, early bullpen pecking orders, and the lineup construction questions that could define April. Who feels stable? Who feels like they’re still experimenting? And which early storyline deserves real attention before the season ramps up?

The episode closes with a nod to Spring’s Subway Series energy — favorite rivalry moments, underrated personal memories, and the kind of nostalgia that reminds everyone why this city hits different when both teams are playing meaningful baseball. Fresh starts, familiar pressure, and a clean slate in the Bronx and Queens. Episode 25 sets the tone for the season ahead.

With spring training almost underway, Alec and Ed are officially back in baseball mode.

Episode 24 delivers a full offseason breakdown for both the Mets and Yankees — every key addition and what it actually means heading into 2026. No recycled narratives, no panic takes — just honest evaluation of how these rosters stack up right now.

The Mets conversation focuses on whether this retooled group can turn potential into consistency, while the Yankees’ side centers on did they meaningfully improve or are they once again banking on what they already have?

The episode also zooms out to identify the most concerning division rivals and which teams quietly strengthened their position over the winter.

Spring training has begun. Expectations are forming. Baseball is back — almost.

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.

The regular season is over, and New York baseball fans are feeling every emotion possible. In Episode 20, we dive into the Mets’ official elimination from playoff contention — a crushing finish that left Alec furious and heartbroken after holding out hope until the very end. What was supposed to be a season of promise ends in disappointment, and we break down how it all fell apart.

Meanwhile, across town, the Yankees are preparing for a high-stakes Wild Card showdown against their oldest rival, the Boston Red Sox. The Bronx Bombers have momentum and swagger, but the intensity of October baseball is about to be tested in one of the sport’s fiercest matchups.

From Alec’s raw reaction to the Mets’ collapse to Ed’s cautious confidence about the Yankees’ chances, we capture the split emotions of New York fans as one chapter slams shut and another one begins.

The New York baseball rollercoaster just took a sharp turn. In Episode 19, we dive into the Mets’ brutal collapse, how they’ve fallen out of a playoff spot, and what went wrong in a season that once looked promising. Meanwhile, the Yankees are staying hot and sharpening their edge as October baseball draws near, giving fans plenty of reason to believe.

We also welcome our first-ever guest: Alec’s buddy Mikey, a diehard but pessimistic Mets fan, who brings a raw, unfiltered take on what it feels like to watch this team unravel. From bullpen meltdowns to missed opportunities, we break down the heartbreak in Queens, the momentum in the Bronx, and what it all means for New York baseball fans heading into the final push.