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Anthony is brandless, David Brand-less, but the show goes on. Anthony gets you ready for the AL WildCard Series against the Boston Red Sox.  Anthony debates whether rolling out a less-than-100% Aaron Judge genuinely sparks the offense or becomes a tactical liability in a do-or-die, three-game series. Neutralizing the Southpaws: A breakdown of how Aaron Boone should construct the optimal batting order to counter Boston’s heavy left-handed pitching attack. Circle of Trust: An audit of the Yankees' bullpen hierarchy, pinpointing the specific relievers Boone must lean on when late-inning outs matter most. Finally, Anthony lays out his official series prediction on who punches their ticket to face Tampa Bay in the ALDS, wrapping up with rapid-fire picks for the remaining Wild Card matchups around the league.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​We recorded an episode last week but due to some technical difficulties it never was able to be published. But we're back! Anthony and Dave break down the crushing news of Aaron Judge heading right back to the IL with a strained calf, debating how this lineup can survive October if the Captain is sidelined. ​The guys vent about a frustrating series loss in Arizona, diagnosing the bullpen’s late-inning hiccups and the team’s ongoing, maddening inability to execute in extra frames. ​The fellas take a bird's-eye view across both leagues, dissecting the current American and National League playoff pictures and debating which potential matchups favor New York. ​The Schlittler MVP Case: The hosts examine whether rookie sensation Cam Schlittler’s dominant, rotation-carrying campaign legitimately warrants AL MVP consideration. ​The episode wraps with Anthony and Dave previewing the pivotal regular-season home stand against Tampa Bay, outlining what they desperately need to see from the Yanks before the playoffs begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

nthony and Dave break down the Yankees taking three of four from Boston, highlighted by an explosive 16-run eruption that hopefully woke up the offense. ​The guys debate what this lineup looks like at full throttle when Aaron Judge returns. ​The fellas examine Aaron Boone’s handling of a chaotic, injury-riddled summer and debate whether he has quietly built a legitimate Manager of the Year resume. ​The hosts discuss George Lombard Jr.’s knee injury and his six-game error streak, diving into baseball history to compare the rookie’s defensive growing pains to 1915 Yankee Roger Peckinpaugh. ​Anthony and Dave wrap things up by mapping out how the rotation and bullpen will navigate high-leverage innings for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 2 weeks since the Trade Deadline and the call-up of George Lombard Jr., Anthony and Dave analyze how newcomers Luis García Jr. and Heliot Ramos have settled into their roles and evaluate whether Brian Cashman's deadline strategy is actually fixing the offense's run-production woes. The guys audit the top prospect's first two weeks as the everyday shortstop in the Bronx, breaking down his defensive poise and offensive maturity. ​The fellas examine the AL East and Wild Card standings heading into the home stretch, sizing up the playoff picture and how the Yankees stack up against the surging Red Sox. ​The hosts check in on the starting rotation with Max Fried heading to the DL while identifying which bullpen arms Aaron Boone genuinely trusts in high-leverage spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Dave evaluate Brian Cashman's trade deadline moves, analyzing how additions like Luis García Jr. and right-handed outfielder Heliot Ramos fit into a slumping lineup still searching for answers. The hosts look around the league at rival moves, focusing on the Red Sox making massive deadline upgrades while AL East rivals like the Blue Jays and Orioles officially threw in the towel. The Next Wave: Middle of the episode, the fellas break down live news that top prospect George Lombard Jr. is officially getting called up to take over at shortstop, and what optioning Anthony Volpe to Scranton means for the franchise moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Dave break down the Yanks first week of the 2nd half of the season against the Dodgers, Pirates, and the series opener against the Phillies. The guys highlight Cam Schlittler regaining his elite form after a rare tough outing, while venting about the offense’s ongoing inability to produce run support. The hosts analyze Max Fried’s return from the IL and discuss what his presence adds to an already formidable starting rotation. While acknowledging the bullpen's recent steady play, they debate how those improved late-inning results shift the team's needs at the deadline. With the trade deadline just 10 days away. Anthony and Dave lay out their ultimate trade wish list for Brian Cashman to patch the team's remaining holes. The episode wraps with a look around the AL landscape, including the scorching Red Sox and their 15-game winning streak that has injected chaos into the division race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​Anthony and Dave break down the Yankees' recent four-game split with the Rays, evaluating the temperature of the team as they look to snap out of a frustrating 6-14 midsummer skid. ​The guys put a microscope on the stagnant offense, debating what tactical shifts need to happen to jumpstart the bottom half of the order. ​The fellas analyze a shaky month from the starting rotation and audit the turbulent, up-and-down performance of the bullpen over the last few weeks. ​With July flying by, the hosts debate how aggressive Brian Cashman needs to be ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Anthony and Dave celebrate the announcement of the Yankees' four All-Star representatives heading to Philadelphia—Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Ben Rice, and rookie sensation Cam Schlittler. ​The episode wraps up with a nostalgic trip down memory lane as Dave recalls his absolute favorite Gerrit Cole start in Pinstripes, reminding fans of exactly what the ace is capable of at his peak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Dave dissect a disastrous, soul-crushing four-game sweep at Fenway Park, debating whether this sudden wake-up call officially inserts the Red Sox back into the wild-card conversation. ​The guys vent their frustrations over a stagnant, strikeout-heavy offense that looked toothless over the weekend, leaving the pitching staff with zero margin for error. ​Anthony and Dave react to Aaron Boone’s increasingly defensive, "villainous" post-game quotes and wonder if the manager is finally losing his grip on reality as the losses mount. ​The fellas wrap up the show by projecting what to expect from the rotation and bullpen moving forward as Brian Cashman faces immense pressure to fix the roster before the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Dave break down the Yankees’ strong 10-game stretch, analyzing how the team has managed to dodge their historical June struggles by leaning on their veterans and starting rotation. With Trent Grisham joining the injury list, the guys discuss what the outfield depth chart looks like moving forward and how Aaron Boone plans to keep the lineup clicking. The fellas take a bird's-eye view of the American League landscape, sizing up the competition and mapping out where the Yankees truly stand in the postseason hunt. The conversation gets painful as Anthony and Dave react to Jazz Chisholm Jr. exiting the White Sox game after a foul ball bounced directly into his jewels, before shifting gears to share their excitement for the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Dave react to the devastating news of Aaron Judge’s right-rib stress fracture and debate if this 2026 lineup has enough horsepower to survive an absence that could stretch into August. The guys look at who needs to shoulder the load in the Bronx. ​The conversation shifts to the pitching staff as Gerrit Cole makes his highly anticipated return to the rotation, giving the Yankees a massive emotional and statistical lift. The fellas fawn over the absolute dominance of Cam Schlittler alongside the incredibly steady, under-the-radar presence of Will Warren anchoring the middle of the rotation. Anthony and Dave wrap up the episode by projecting the bullpen hierarchy, looking at the heavy usage to map out what this relief staff will look like when the games matter most in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Dave dissect the latest late-inning bullpen meltdowns against the Mets, forcing an urgent debate over who actually belongs in the "Circle of Trust." The guys turn their attention to the hard-fought Toronto series, tracking the lineup's production and grading the offense's ability to manufacture runs against a tough Blue Jays pitching staff. ​Panic or Can It?: The fellas play another round of their signature game, separating genuine concerns from minor, mid-May blips on the radar. ​With Gerrit Cole’s rehab assignment winding down, the hosts break down the major roster crunch looming in the Bronx and who gets the boot when the reigning Cy Young winner reclaims his throne. The episode wraps on a lighter note as Dave checks in with updates of his adventures down in Nashville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Dave break down a difficult stretch for the Bronx Bombers, dissecting the rough weekend in Milwaukee and the series loss to the Orioles that has fans questioning the team’s momentum. ​The guys discuss the mounting concern surrounding Max Fried’s health and what Anthony Volpe’s official return from Scranton means for the lineup’s spark. ​With recent late-inning struggles, the fellas debate which arms in the bullpen they actually trust when the game is on the line. ​Panic or Can It?: The hosts play a high-stakes game of "Panic or Can It," deciding which recent team trends are genuine causes for alarm and which are just mid-May blips on the radar. ​The episode wraps with a deep dive into the upcoming clash with the Mets, highlighting the key matchups and storylines as the crosstown rivalry takes center stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony from the Monument Pod and Brian from Home Run Applesauce are joined by Apple TV+'s Heidi Watney to preview tonight's Game 1 of the Subway Series. Follow Heidi on Instagram and Twitter @HeidiWatney, and thanks as always for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Dave break down the absolute clinic the Yankees just put on, sweeping the Orioles and securing a home series win against the Rangers. The guys discuss the surprising decision to option Anthony Volpe to Triple-A following his rehab assignment and what the arrival of Spencer Jones—replacing an injured Jasson Domínguez—means for the outfield depth. The episode turns heartfelt as Anthony and Dave pay tribute to the legendary John Sterling after his passing this week. The fellas share their favorite "Sterling-isms" and recount the signature calls that defined their lives as fans, reflecting on how the broadcast booth will never sound quite the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​Anthony and Dave break down the Yankees' recent tear, including a satisfying sweep in Boston and series wins against the Astros and Rangers. ​The guys fawn over the dominant starting rotation and highlight rookie Cam Schlittler, who has been the early season’s biggest revelation.  The conversation shifts to the impending return of Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón and how their presence will reshape an already elite rotation. ​The fellas discuss the massive shake-up in the AL East following the Red Sox’s decision to fire Alex Cora and most of his staff.   ​Producer Brian joins the show to share the agony of being a Mets fan, as the guys track the struggles of former Yankees who defected to the team across town. With Carlos Mendoza on the hot seat, Anthony, Brian, and Dave discuss potential fits for the Mets' dugout and other looming managerial changes around MLB. ​The hosts dive into recent Yankees moves, including Luis Gil’s demotion, George Lombard’s promotion to Scranton, the impact of Giancarlo Stanton’s move to the IL and the return of SS Anthony Volpe. ​The episode wraps with a look at Star Wars Weekend at Yankee Stadium and all the themed food and merchandise hitting the Bronx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices