The Bronx Pinstripes Show - Yankees MLB Podcast

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #132: After a dominant home stand, the Yankees dropped their weekend series in Pittsburgh. We discuss missed opportunities vs the Pirates, why the Yanks have struggled on the road, and we air grievances of things that have bothered us so far in 2017. Then we talk about Starlin Castro's hot start, how Austin Romine and Ronald Torreyes have performed in place of Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius, and what's going on with Tyler Austin. Yankees mailbag questions about Austin Romine's value, fan altercations at road ballparks, upcoming series vs Boston, and the most frustrating players over the years. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: If you are hiring, try ZipRecruiter for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/BRONX. Get your first month of Dollar Shave Club razors and Dr. Carver's Shave Butter for only $5 with free shipping by going to DollarShaveClub.com/BRONX. GET IN TOUCH: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #131: The Yankees wrapped-up an 8-1 home stand; we discuss why Aaron Judge has been the most exciting player so far this season, Chase Headley's surprising performance has vaulted him to the top of the lineup, Yankees starters feeding off one another, and injury updates to Gary Sanchez, Didi Gregorius, and Gleyber Torres. Shane Hennigan (@RailRidersTT) joined us for an update on the minors (30:20) . We talk about the youth movement in the organization, Scranton's Triple A championship last year, Clint Frazier's personality and unwarranted negative attention, Jordan Montgomery's impressive big league starts, Tyler Wade's ceiling, and other pitchers that will make an impact in 2017. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call: 646-480-0342

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #130: The Yankees have swept two consecutive series and won 7 games in a row; we discuss what the keys to their streak have been, starters going deeper into games, winning despite RISP struggles, stolen base stats, and surprising veterans who are succeeding. Then we talk about Greg Bird busting out of his slump, Matt Holliday's stiff back, Luis Severino's 11 strikeout performance, and the homering Aaron Hicks. Yankees mailbag questions asking if the win streak is a fluke, jinxing Pineda's perfect game, Chase Headley doing everything right, Austin Romine's game calling, and more. Thank you to our sponsor, Dollar Shave Club. To get your first box of razors and Dr. Carver's Shave Butter for only $5, go to DollarShaveClub.com/BRONX. GET IN TOUCH: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call: 646-480-0342

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #129: We discuss the electric atmosphere at Yankee Stadium this week, Aaron Judge's hot streak, poise, and exit velocity, Greg Bird's illness and when we will see him back on the field, Chris Carter's unimpressive play, Gary Sanchez news, Michael Pineda's perfect game bid and why he isn't more consistent, Jordan Montgomery's MLB debut, and the Yankees comeback win on Wednesday. We preview the weekend series vs St. Louis with John Fleming from the Viva El Birdos Cardinals podcast (33:35). Topics include the Cardinals' slow start, young pitching staff, rivalry with the Cubs, Matt Holliday's days as a Cardinal, and feelings towards Albert Pujols and Mark McGwire. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call: 646-480-0342

ANNOUNCEMENT: We will release two episodes per week during the 2017 Yankees season! Podcasts will be released on Monday and Thursday. The Bronx Pinstripes Show #128: We discuss the Yankees rough start to the season, including why their record could actually be worse than 2-4, Greg Bird's struggles and nagging injury, why a Gary Sanchez injury is the worst thing for this team, Masahiro Tanaka's struggles and opt-out clause, 2-out Michael Pineda, CC Sabathia being the only strong starter so far, and Luis Severino's encouraging outing vs Baltimore. Yankees mailbag questions about Chase Headley, Austin Romine and the catching situation without Sanchez, 5th starter competition, John Sterling HR calls, and Suzyn Waldman's comments about Clint Frazier. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call: 646-480-0342

ANNOUNCEMENT: We will have two episodes per week for the 2017 season! Episodes will be released on Monday and Thursday. Subscribe to the podcast so you get the episodes as soon as they’re released. The Bronx Pinstripes Show #127: Yankees rebound from their Opening Day loss, Chase Headley’s surprising hot start, expectations for CC Sabathia this season, the “Gleyber Torres Rules,” and why people need to get off Clint Frazier’s back. Then, Yankees pitcher Justus Sheffield (@Topsheff42) joined us. Justus was part of the Andrew Miller trade last summer and, coincidentally, the third piece of that trade we’ve had on the podcast (in addition to Clint Frazier and Ben Heller). We talk about his first big league spring training, being new to the Yankees organization, pitching in Double-A Trenton, looking up to CC Sabathia and other veterans, his high school days pitching with his brother, Jordan, who is a member of the Dodgers organization, and why he was a Red Sox fan growing up. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call: 646-480-0342

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #126: Even though the Yankees had a disappointing Opening Day, it’s still great to have real baseball back! Topics: Why it’s now or never for Luis Severino as a starter, who we think will win the ongoing battle for the 5th starter, and Aaron Judge being named the right fielder has saved us from suffering through Aaron Hicks (for now). Opening Day (over)reactions including Masahiro Tanaka’s terrible start, Tanaka and Gary Sanchez looking out of sync, the blown call on Matt Holliday in the first inning, and Chase Headley having three cheap hits. Yankees mailbag questions about Sanchez expectations, Ronald Torreyes at third base, and more! EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mark your calendars – Bronx Pinstripes is hosting an event around the June 10 game vs Baltimore. More details to come! Also, we are shifting to twice per week podcast starting next week. GET IN TOUCH: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast 646-480-0342

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #125: It is the final week of spring training so we start to gear up for the regular season. Topics: what the Yankees are doing with Rob Refsnyder, which pitchers we think will make the roster, excitement for Greg Bird's potential breakout season, and why some criticism aimed at Clint Frazier is unwarranted. Yankees mailbag questions about Tyler Austin's role on the team once he's healthy, how Joe Girardi has dealt with the influx of young talent, predictions for 2017, and the most underrated and under-appreciated Yankee of our lifetime. We recorded half of this episode in Tampa where we made a bet involving Bird and Matt Holliday's stats, discussed Chris Carter looking unimpressive, meeting Nick Swisher, and the fun atmosphere at spring training. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast 646-480-0342

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #124: Ben Heller (@BenHeller21), pitcher for the Yankees, joined us on this episode of the podcast. Topics: Ben's spring training experiences, the differences between major and minor league spring training, his development of a changeup and how pitchers go about working on a new pitch, growing up in a Wisconsin small town as a Brewers fan, the first time he met CC Sabathia and his memories of him as a Brewer in 2008, his major league debut, how pitchers kill time in the bullpen, pace of play in MLB, playing darts with JP Fiereisen, and enjoying 90s nostalgic video games. @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast 646-480-0342

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #123: Scott is back from his hiatus so we recap his trip to Taiwan and preview our trip to Tampa on March 24-25. Topics: what does the Yankees excellent spring training record mean, why we are much more confident in the offense this year than the pitching staff, Luis Severino's up-and-down performance, and who we think will win the 4th and 5th starter battle. Then we talk about Didi Gregorius' shoulder injury and some improvements the World Baseball Classic should make. Mailbag questions about what Didi's injury means in the short- and long-term, Tyler Wade's value, Jordan Montgomery, ETA for Clint Frazier and Gleyber Torres, Jorge Mateo in CF, a hypothetical about bringing players out of retirement, and the best time of year for watching sports. REMINDER: Our Bronx Pinstripes Yankees spring training trip is on March 24-25. We are hosting a meetup at Southern Brewing & Winemaking (4500 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL) on Friday, Mar. 24, at 6:00 PM. Join us for some drinks and Yankees talk! @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Email: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call: 646-480-0342

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #122: Barstool JJ guest hosts while Scott is away. Topics: reflections on the Yankees offseason, their decision to not trade Brett Gardner and if it will block key prospects, wide-ranging expectations for 2017, Clint Frazier’s hair being a “distraction,” if the Yankees old-school hair rules should be abolished, and Alex Rodriguez making headlines. Mailbag questions about A-Rod managing, cutting CC Sabathia, Chris Carter’s K-rate, and trades Cashman could make at the deadline. REMINDER: The Bronx Pinstripes Yankees spring training trip is on March 24-25. We are hosting a meetup at Southern Brewing & Winemaking (4500 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL) on Friday, Mar. 24, at 6:00 PM. Join us for some drinks and Yankees talk! @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen bronxpinstripes.com/podcast 646-480-0342

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #121: We kick-off the episode talking about the Bronx Pinstripes Yankees spring training trip on March 24-25. We are attending the Friday and Saturday games and having a fan meet-up at Southern Brewing & Winemaking (4500 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL) on Friday, Mar. 24, at 6:00 PM. Join us for drinks and Yankees baseball talk! Topics: Brian Cashman had $4M to spend after signing Aroldis Chapman and Matt Holliday, why the Yankees working within a budget for a change is actually a good thing, Greg Bird's power stroke, Aaron Judge's improvements, Luis Severino's newly found confidence, and some Yankees who are struggling so far this spring. Then we discuss Gary Sanchez' throwing arm and the Yankees catching 'wolfpack', David Price scaring Red Sox fans, and more MLB rule changes. Mailbag question about Gary Sanchez batting second in the lineup. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Call: 646-480-0342 Email: http://bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/

The Yankees kicked off their spring training schedule over the weekend, which means only one thing -- time to overreact! We break-down Girardi's lineup choices, why this spring training is unlike years prior, Aaron Judge's massive home run, why Gleyber Torres seems to be a can't miss prospect, who we would rather go to dinner with Derek Jeter or Alex Rodriguez, and the Yankees/Jose Quintana rumors that won't die. Mailbag questions about the starting rotation competition and why Luis Severino is a key to the Yankees future, how much longer we have to endure Chase Headley at third base, wearing non-Yankees gear, and stadium renovations. REMINDER: The Bronx Pinstripes Show will be in Tampa for Yankees spring training on March 24 and 25. There will be a meet-up in Seminole Heights at a local bar or brewery, stay tuned for more details! Tweet us @YankeesPodcast if you're going to be there.

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #119: This week we cover a bunch of news coming out of Yankees Spring Training, including: Tyler Austin’s broken foot and what it means for the Opening Day roster, Mason Williams’ injury, comments Rob Refsnyder made about his place on the team, and the Yankees signing of Jon Niese. Then we dive into the Yankees vs. Dellin Betances saga, Randy Levine’s asinine comments, and why Yankees execs won’t stop making fools of themselves. Yankees mailbags about Steinbrenner reprimanding Levine and Lonn Trost and nicknames for players. REMINDER: The Bronx Pinstripes Show will be at Yankees Spring Training on March 24 and 25. We will have a fan meet-up at the stadium and possibly at a local bar/brewery. Stay tuned for details! If you are going, let us know by tweeting @YankeesPodcast. Follow us: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Get in touch: http://bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ 646-480-0342 #Yankees #NYY #NewYork #NewYorkYankees #YESNetwork #Tampa #Bronx #Betances #Cashman

The Bronx Pinstripes Show #118: Reactions to the #Yankees signing Chris Carter; Scott thinks it’s a low-risk move and Andrew thinks it’ll take away from what the Yanks are really trying to accomplish in 2017. We also discuss more Yankees committing to play in the WBC and MLB’s foolish ploy to improve pace of play. Yankees mailbag questions about alternative options to Carter, Aaron Hicks and the backup outfield positions, walk-up music, “buying” championships, and more! #YankeesPodcast REMINDER: If you plan to attend Yankees Spring Training this year, March 24-26 is the weekend to go. The Yankees have 3 home games and the Bronx Pinstripes team will be in Tampa. We plan on having a fan meet-up that weekend — stay tuned for details! If you are going, let us know by tweeting @BronxPinstripes and @YankeesPodcast. GET IN TOUCH Submit mailbag questions here. Call the voicemail line to leave your 30-second hot take: 646-480-0342 Subscribe to the podcast. If you like the show, please give us a rating and review. Follow @ScottReinen | @Andrew_Rotondi | @YankeesPodcast