Full Show: New York Baseball's Losing Circus and Prospect Woes

Brandon Tierney & Sal Licata

BT and Sal opened their show with a passionate, if despairing, breakdown of the concurrent losing streaks afflicting both the Yankees and Mets, lambasting the "circus" of errors, baserunning gaffes, and anemic clutch hitting that has plagued both New York baseball teams. Sal zeroed in on the Mets' perennial struggles against the Braves, while BT meticulously dissected the Yankees' inexplicable offensive slump without Aaron Judge and their abysmal .077 batting average in extra innings, even with the ghost runner. Beyond the current woes, the hosts expressed deep concern over the Yankees' player development, particularly Anthony Volpe's struggles, questioning the organization's strategy of playing prospects out of position and stunting homegrown talent. Amidst the on-field sloppiness and management accountability questions, BT and Sal also grappled with a quintessential New York dilemma, debating whether to attend Lionel Messi's Red Bulls match or David Wright's Mets number retirement ceremony, both slated for July 19th. Despite the grim state of New York baseball, BT and Sal maintained their characteristic high energy and good vibes, promising listeners an uplifting show even in the toughest of times.