The Bronx Pinstripes Show - Yankees MLB Podcast

It was a busy opening weekend for the Yankees and we cover it all: Injuries to Aaron Hicks and Billy McKinney, roster depth and flexibility, Aaron Judge playing CF, Giancarlo Stanton’s monster debut, John Sterling’s HR calls, Brandon Drury’s potential, Aaron Boone’s questionable bullpen decisions on Saturday and Sunday, and the learning curve Boone is going through.  Thank you to our sponsors! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/bronx to try it for free. For a free entry into an MLB money league at Draft.com, use promo code BRONX. ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale!  Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events:  Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

We have finally made it to Yankees Opening Day! On today’s episode we discuss the Opening Day lineup, platoons that Aaron Boone might implement with Neil Walker, Tyler Wade, and Tyler Austin, Greg Bird’s surgery, and what him missing 6-8 weeks means for the Yanks. Then we recap the Thuzio event with Mark Teixeira that Andrew attended, Tex’s comments about Bird, and his playing days. Finally, we end the show with bold predictions and listener voicemails. ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale!  Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events:  Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

It’s opening week! Today we’re previewing the Rays and Orioles. **Rays:** Neil Solondz, the Rays radio pre/post game announcer, joined us to talk about all the changes to the Rays roster, why they needed a new look to compete for the next few years, losing the face of their franchise in Evan Longoria, how the fanbase is dealing with the moves, Chris Archer’s status, the Rays 4-man rotation, and a possible new ballpark in downtown Tampa. **Orioles:** Brittany Ghiroli from MLB.com joined us to talk about what we can expect from this Orioles team as they head into a pivotal year for the organization, how the team will react at the trade deadline, the improved pitching rotation, and the landscape of the Orioles minor league system. ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale! Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports #rays #orioles #tampa #baltimore

It’s opening week! Today we’re previewing the Red Sox and Blue Jays. **Blue Jays:** Arden Zwelling from Sportsnet Canada joined us to talk about new additions to the Jays lineup, if people are overlooking them in the division, Troy Tulowitzki’s injury status, trading or keeping Josh Donaldson, opening day vs the Yankees, and the loss of Jose Bautista.  **Red Sox:** Chad Jennings from the Boston Herald joined us to talk about his first year covering Boston, win-now expectations, the JD Martinez signing, the AL East being a 2-team race, Red Sox starting rotation, why they are still missing David Ortiz in the lineup and clubhouse, and new manager Alex Cora.  **ANNOUNCEMENT:** Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale!  Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events:  Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports #redsox #bluejays

First we recap our Yankees spring training trip and experiences in Tampa. A big THANK YOU to all the listeners and readers who came out to the games! Then we discuss the latest Greg Bird foot issue, the potential loss Bird is to the lineup, who might replace him at 1B if he lands on the DL, Jonathan Holder potentially winning the last bullpen spot, and the rotation the first week of the season.  JoezMcfly (@JoezMcfLy) joined us in Tampa to talk about Aaron Judge leading off, Tyler Wade making the 25-man roster, and answer Yankees mailbag questions about Wade over/unders, Ellsbury’s embarrassment factor, the 6th starter, and more!  Thank you to our sponsors! To get $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, download their app and use promo code BRONX. For a free entry into an MLB money league at Draft.com, use promo code BRONX.  ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale!  Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events:  Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

We break down the Neil Walker signing, what it means for Miguel Andujar, Tyler Wade, Ronald Torreyes and Tyler Austin, how Walker fits into the Yankees short- and long-term plans, who we think will make the Opening Day roster, Aaron Judge’s slap on the wrist from MLB, the Minor Leagues implementing dumb rules, and hating the Houston Astros.  Richard Schenck, Aaron Judge’s hitting coach, joins the show to talk about working with the Yankees slugger, the breakthrough they had with Judge’s swing, struggles he went through mid-2017, and obsessing over a hitter’s swing. Thank you to our sponsor, Audible! Go to audible.com/bronx or text 'bronx' to 500-500 for a free 30-day trial. ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale! Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast  Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!   #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

As Spring Training rolls on, we discuss Giancarlo Stanton’s first Yankees HR, his appearance on the cover of Men’s Health, Aaron Judge hinting at not doing the Home Run Derby again, injury updates on Tyler Wade, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Clint Frazier, and MLB Free Agency news and trends. Yankees mailbag questions about the bullpen, the Scranton Shuttle, the player the Yanks can not lose to injury, over/under predictions, and Don Mattingly as a Hall of Famer. Final topic: MLB dumb rules to speed up the game.  Thank you to our sponsors! Go to SleepNumber.com/Bronx to save up to $600 on their most popular mattresses. For $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, download their app and use code BRONX. ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale!  Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip:  Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday  Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events:  Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

#213 - Topics include Miguel Andujar lighting it up, Clint Frazier’s concussion, the Adam Lind signing, Russell Wilson, Giancarlo Stanton in LF, and the open infield spots. Then we discuss which players will lead key stat categories this season, updates to the pace-of-play rules, if the rotation has a higher ceiling or lower floor, and Aaron Hicks. Final topic is about Brian Cashman’s fart machine (yes, you read that right). Thank you to our sponsors! For $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, download their app and use code BRONX. To try ZipRecruiter for FREE, go to ZipRecruiter.com/bronx. ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale! Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

#212 - ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale! Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Topics include: why we like the acquisition of Brandon Drury, flexibility he provides, and how it affects guys like Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar, storylines from around Yankees spring training, the reported contract between the Red Sox and JD Martinez, and who has a better lineup: New York or Boston. Then we answer mailbag questions about which position players will make the roster, trading for Chris Archer, cutting Jacoby Ellsbury, and the lineup. We end the show talking about MLB dumb rule changes. Thank you to our sponsors! BlackBuffalo: Use code BRONX50 for 50% off your first order at blackbuffalo.com. Casper: Go to Casper.com/bronx and use code Bronx for $50 off your mattress purchase. Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

#211 - Topics include players arriving at spring training early, the Tampa Rays tanking, SP options that may be available at the trade deadline, Chase Headley’s absence, Tim Lincecum’s showcase, and we pick our Winter Olympic sports. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch joined the second half of the show to discuss the buzz around Yankees spring training, how Aaron Boone differs from Joe Girardi, the Yankees passing on Todd Frazier, the rotation, and overall expectations for 2018. Thank you to our sponsor, BlackBuffalo. Use code BRONX50 for 50% off your first order at blackbuffalo.com. Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events:  Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8:05 - Sunday Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1:05 (1998 celebration)  Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

#210 - ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the Bronx Pinstripes regular season events are now on sale! Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! First we discuss details about the BPCrew events this summer including how to purchase, prices, and pre-game party details! Yankees topics include: Todd Frazier signing with the Mets, officially retiring Thumbs Down, acquiring Russell Wilson is a publicity stunt, Yu Darvish’s comments about free agency (note: we recorded before Darvish signed with the Cubs), and Joe Girardi’s debut on MLB Network. Mailbag questions cover: seeing what we have in Miguel Andujar, HR record that might fall this season, what gimmick the team will adopt in 2018, Betances’ workload, and a pitchers-only HR Derby. We talk about David Wells writing another book as the final topic. Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 Jul 28 v. KC - Saturday, TBD Aug 11 v. TEX - Saturday, TBD Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

#209 - Topics include: Giancarlo Stanton’s comments about Jose Fernandez and the Yankees, non-roster invitees to spring training, what Danny Espinosa’s role might be, the good and the bad from Brian Cashman’s 20 years as GM, and Carlos Beltran’s impact on the Yankees over the past 4 years. We answer mailbag questions about a possible players boycott of spring training, last minute free agent options for the infield, left-handed relievers, Billy McKinney being overlooked, and baseball in London. Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 Jul 28 v. KC - Saturday, TBD Aug 11 v. TEX - Saturday, TBD Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

#208 - Topics include: the Yankees add PJ Pilittere to their coaching team, six Yankees prospects were named in MLB’s top 100, Milwaukee’s moves and how it affects the free agent market for Yu Darvish, Alex Rodriguez following in Aaron Boone’s footsteps again, CC Sabathia going vegan, and we read listener submissions for John Sterling’s Giancarlo Stanton HR call (in our best Sterling voice). Yankees mailbags include: moving Clint Frazier to 3B, reacquiring Starlin Castro, spring training battles, when will Aaron Boone get ejected from a game, the Hall of Fame, and Super Bowl predictions. Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 Jul 28 v. KC - Saturday, TBD Aug 11 v. TEX - Saturday, TBD Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

#207 - ANNOUNCEMENT: If you are interested in joining the March 24 Spring Training ticket group we are organizing, please contact @BronxPinstripes, @YankeesPodcast, or @ScottReinen ASAP. Tickets are $70 and include food and beer. Topics include: Gerrit Cole (officially) traded to Houston, why the free agent market has been so slow, and the proposed pitch clock and mound visit rules. Then we answer a full slate of mailbag questions: Will the Yankees sign Yu Darvish?, trading for Travis Shaw, taking a Tim Lincecum flyer, extending Didi Gregorius, off-loading Jacoby Ellsbury, Gary Sanchez’ defense, Aaron Judge vs Giancarlo Stanton HR race, would the Cubs trade Ian Happ?, and Aaron Boone’s personality. Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 Jul 28 v. KC - Saturday, TBD Aug 11 v. TEX - Saturday, TBD Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

#206 - Topics include: The Yankees avoid arbitration with all of their eligible players, an updated look at the 2018 salary, flexibility with the remaining money they have to spend, if they would abandon their plan to get under the tax threshold mid-season, Brian Cashman being honest about Jacoby Ellsbury, Yu Darvish contract rumors and if the Yankees should go after him, and Gerrit Cole was traded for about an hour, then not traded, and now traded again. Mailbag questions about Giancarlo Stanton DH-ing, veteran infield options, and Clint Frazier/Estevan Florial. Billy McKinney, outfielder in the Yankees system, joined us (1:12:20) to talk about his off-season workouts and hobbies, his season at Scranton and in the Arizona Fall League, his mental approach to baseball, growing up in Texas, his baseball nickname, and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Try ZipRecruiter for FREE by going to ZipRecruiter.com/BRONX. Get $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase by downloading the app and using promo code BRONX. Dates for 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Spring Training trip: Mar 23 v. BOS - Friday Mar 24 v. TOR - Saturday Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events: Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 Jul 28 v. KC - Saturday, TBD Aug 11 v. TEX - Saturday, TBD Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports