We’re back from Boston and kicking off today’s episode by recapping our trip to Fenway Park (4:21), including two games and a ballpark tour. Is Fenway the best ballpark in MLB? Then at (9:28), we dive deep into the Braves-Red Sox series—what did we learn from watching them up close, and what’s next for both clubs? Are either legit playoff contenders?

At (29:36), we break down the Subway Series in full. The Yankees took two of three, but all eyes were on Juan Soto. How was his reception in the Bronx? Is the lack of hustle a concern? Is he happy in Queens? We also look at the Yankees’ “Plan B” offseason signings and ask the question: are they better off without Soto?

At (53:16), we wrap with Rivalry Weekend highlights from around the league: the Orioles fire their manager, the Dodgers get swept at home, Jose Alvarado gets hit with an 80-game PED suspension, the Twins streak to 13 wins, and more storylines from a wild weekend in MLB.

We open the show with some gym talk—specifically the songs currently fueling our workouts (0:09). Then it’s onto MLB’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson (5:00). Should they finally be in the Hall of Fame? Were outside factors at play?

We then shift to the Yankees-Mariners series (17:32), where the Yankees took 2 of 3 to win their third straight set. We talk Oswaldo Cabrera’s tough ankle injury and what it means for the third base situation, Luis’s dream trade target, Fried’s outing, the rise of West Coast Will Warren, the resilience this team keeps showing, and Trent Grisham going ballistic.

Then it’s Yankees-Mets and Rivalry Weekend across baseball (43:00). How will Juan Soto be received in the Bronx? Luis has a hot take. We also touch on MLB’s marketing strategies (54:30) before closing with recaps of the rest of the midweek series (59:50).

We open today’s episode talking about Fenway Park food ahead of our Boston trip, then dive into the Yankees taking 2 of 3 from the A’s in Sacramento. We break down Will Warren’s dominant Friday start, Jasson Domínguez’s three-homer night, and the offense exploding again Sunday—but question if the Yanks are leaving meat on the bone after another bullpen collapse Saturday. Our main takeaway? Sutter Health Park feels a step below MLB quality, especially with the wind and outfield conditions.

At (25:34), Tigers fan Andrew Ruppert joins the show to talk Detroit’s hot start and the surprisingly strong AL Central. He shares thoughts on the lineup depth, coaching, that electric rotation, and whether it’s sustainable.

Then at (54:42), we recap the rest of the weekend around MLB: the Cardinals winning 8 straight, the Mets taking a series from the Cubs, Atlanta losing to Pittsburgh, Roki Sasaki’s continued struggles, Toronto sweeping Seattle, Bud Black getting fired after a 21–0 Rockies loss, Mother’s Day shoutouts, and more.

We kick things off by recapping the Yankees’ series win over the Padres (8:10), breaking down a gritty bounce-back effort after Monday’s collapse. We talk Devin Williams’ 8th inning meltdown on Monday and his 10th inning redemption on Wednesday, Grisham’s clutch homer, and whether this series told us more about the Yankees or Padres. Plus, will Michael King be back in Pinstripes next year?

Then, we react to Derek Shelton being fired by the Pirates (35:00), Rafael Devers refusing to play first base (39:19), and recap the rest of this week’s MLB action (46:15). Oh—and the Pope is a White Sox fan. We had to talk about it.

The Yankees dropped 2 of 3 in Tampa Bay, and the rotation concerns are starting to pile up. Outside of Max Fried and Carlos Rodón, can the Yankees keep leaning on Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco? We break down Aaron Boone’s decision to let JC Escarra hit in a big spot on Sunday, question the team’s depth after the Volpe and Jazz injuries, and discuss George Lombard Jr.’s promotion to Double-A.

Then at 37:39, we shift around the league: what does Triston Casas’ injury mean for Boston? Can Seattle’s offense keep this up? The Cubs exploded in Milwaukee, the A’s and Marlins put on a show, and many contenders are already desperate for pitching—all that and more in today’s episode.

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We open today’s show by unveiling our March/April Team of the Month—spotlighting the hitters and pitchers who’ve set the tone early in the 2025 MLB season.

Then we dive into the Yankees' series loss in Baltimore. We discuss the continued rotation concerns, what Jasson Dominguez’s role might be moving forward, the offensive fireworks from Tuesday night, and the impact of Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s injury. Is this team still built to contend, or are the cracks starting to show?

After that, we go around the league to hit the biggest headlines: the Dodgers lose yet another starter in what’s becoming a troubling trend, Luis Arraez shines in his return as the Padres sweep the Giants, the Red Sox somehow blow a 6-0 lead on Wednesday, and the Phillies bullpen continues to raise alarm bells. Plus, the Cardinals dominate in a doubleheader, and we wrap with other key storylines from a chaotic midweek slate.

We kick off today’s episode by buying or selling some of the hottest early-season storylines across Major League Baseball. Will the Mets finish with the best record in baseball? Can Aaron Judge actually hit above .350 for the season? Are the Tigers legit threats to win the AL? Will the Cubs run away with the NL Central? Could Oneil Cruz put together a historic 40/40 season? And is the AL Cy Young race truly wide open? We break it all down.

Then, we dive into a full Yankees-Blue Jays recap, including Devin Williams' blown save and demotion from the closer role — should Milwaukee consider trading him? We also touch on the Yankees’ offensive explosion on Sunday, Max Fried’s dominant outing, and why the vibes are strong heading into the Baltimore series. We wrap up the show with a quick look around the rest of MLB from the weekend.

We open the show with a recap of the Yankees’ frustrating series loss in Cleveland, adding Tuesday’s blown game to the growing list of winnable ones that got away. We dig into Anthony Volpe’s continued struggles at the plate and what the long-term solution could be at shortstop, Carlos Rodon's strong outing and what it means for the rotation, and Aaron Judge continuing to carry the offense.

At 36:06, we shift to the rest of the MLB slate, starting with William’s firsthand recap of Cubs-Dodgers at Wrigley. We talk about how Pete Crow-Armstrong has sparked the Cubs' offense—currently the best in baseball—and why they’ll need to address their bullpen soon. We also cover the Mets' sweep of Philly, Detroit staying hot, Spencer Strider landing back on the IL, Houston’s sweep of Toronto, the Orioles’ recent slide, a bizarre Angels scheduling controversy, Miami quietly surprising, and much more!