In this episode of SportsBash, Peter Schwartz dives into a packed New York sports lineup as baseball officially returns and hockey history is about to be made.

Yankees Spring Training Begins
SI.com’s Joe Randazzo joins the show in studio to break down the Yankees reporting to Tampa. Are they truly “running it back” after last season’s playoff disappointment? The conversation covers Aaron Judge’s expectations, Gerrit Cole’s impact, Anthony Volpe’s development, Aaron Boone’s leadership, and what this season really means for the franchise. The looming MLB labor situation and how it could shape roster decisions is also discussed.

Sirens Set for Madison Square Garden History
New York Sirens forward Casey O’Brien joins the show ahead of the first-ever PWHL game at Madison Square Garden on April 4. She shares what it means to play at MSG, the growth of women’s hockey, her transition from Wisconsin star to pro, and the significance of expanding the women’s game in the New York market.

SportsBash Flash
The Knicks respond with a historic bounce-back win, Olympic hockey storylines heat up, and Team USA prepares for Latvia.

The episode also includes:
– SportsBash Media Poll Question of the Day
– What’s Hot at Ticketbash.com
– Coach’s Collectibles Item of the Week
– A tribute to James Van Der Beek and the impact of Varsity Blues on sports culture

Baseball is back. Hockey is growing. And New York sports never slow down.

Listen now on SportsBash.