Keefe To The City Podcast
461 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsNeil Keefe talks New York Yankees and New York Rangers. New episodes after every game.
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Yankees Podcast: Free Fall
August 16, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Yankees are going to the postseason. But what they do when they get there is all that matters. For the last two months, they have done nothing to suggest they won't endure yet another early exit.
Yankees Podcast: Eight Weeks of Bad Baseball
August 11, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThe Yankees blew a late two-run lead to the Mariners on Wednesday to lose the three-game series in Seattle. After ending their five-game losing streak on Monday, the Yankees have started a new losing that currently sits at two straight. They have lost 25 of 47 since June 19 and have successfully blown a nine-game lead over the Astros for the 1-seed in the American League.
Yankees Podcast: Big Win, But Bigger Loss in Seattle
August 09, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7 MBThe Yankees won for the first time in a week, beating the Mariners 9-4 in Seattle on Monday. But the big night from Josh Donaldson and the end of the Yankees' five-game losing streak was dampened by the loss of Matt Carpenter who fouled a ball off his foot, which could end his season.
Yankees Podcast: Foreshadowing Familiar Postseason Disappointment
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Yankees blew a late lead on Friday night to the Cardinals, were shut out on Saturday and blew a three-run lead on Sunday. They have now lost five straight and 16 of their last 25 games, having gone 21-23 since June 19. The Yankees are falling apart from a production and health standpoint, and it's foreshadowing another disappointing end to a season.
Yankees Podcast: Joey Gallo Can't Play Another Game for This Team
July 29, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBAaron Boone inexplicably played Joey Gallo on Thursday night, and Gallo went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. The worst everyday player in Major League Baseball can't play in another game for the Yankees.
Yankees Podcast: Andrew Benintendi Needs to Be First Move of Many
July 28, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBThe Yankees traded for Andrew Benintendi late on Wednesday night, and it was a solid move. But it can't be the only move. The Yankees need a lot of help if they want to win the World Series, and they need to acquire that help by Tuesday afternoon.
Yankees Podcast: Disastrous Doubleheader in Houston
July 22, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MBThe two most important games of the second half for the Yankees came in a doubleheader on Thursday in Houston, and they lost both games. With the 0-2 day, the Yankees’ lead in the loss column over the Astros for the best record and 1-seed in the American League is now at just two games.
Yankees Podcast: Can Gerrit Cole Ever Be Trusted Against Boston?
July 08, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThe Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-5 on Thursday in the first game between the rivals in three months. The Yankees had a supposed enormous advantage on the mound with Gerrit Cole, but the Yankees' "ace" allowed five runs, all on two Rafael Devers home runs. The two teams could very well meet in the ALDS or ALCS, and with Cole's issues against the Red Sox, how can he be trusted against them in October?
Yankees Podcast: Can't Stop Thinking About Astros
June 28, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBThe Yankees won the first game of their three-game series against the A's on Tuesday 9-5, and even though they are not playing the Astros, I can't stop thinking about that. That's how important and telling the series over the weekend was.
Yankees Podcast: Best Win of Special Season
June 24, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Yankees overcame two three-run deficits to beat the Astros with a 7-6 walk-off win on Thursday night at the Stadium. Aaron Hicks had his biggest hit and biggest moment of the season in the bottom of the ninth, and Aaron Judge ended the game with a single on the eve of his unnecessary anticipated arbitration battle with the Yankees. This season has to end with a World Series win.
Yankees Podcast: Rally Against Rays
June 23, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBThe Yankees trailed the Rays 3-0 and 4-1 and managed to come back to win 5-4, thanks to a two-home run night from Aaron Judge and a clutch, two-run home run from Jose Trevino. The Yankees won yet another series and are now 7-3 against the Rays this season.
Yankees Podcast: Rays Remain Reeling
June 21, 2022 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.54 MBThe Yankees beat the Rays for a fourth straight game on Monday, winning 4-2 at Tropicana Field. Gerrit Cole was dominant, the offense did just enough and Wandy Peralta closed the door in the ninth as the Yankees improved to a ridiculous 50-17.
Yankees Podcast: Not Upset They Lost, Upset with Way They Lost
June 20, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThe Yankees needed to go to Toronto and win one game. They won two and won the three-game series, but they could have won all three, blowing a five-run lead in the series finale. I'm not mad the Yankees lost a game. I'm mad with the way they lost since it's possibly another precursor to what Yankees fans could see in October.
Yankees Podcast: Rays No Longer an Issue
June 17, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBThe Yankees beat the Rays 2-1 on a walk-off home run from Anthony Rizzo, completing the sweep of their division rival. The Yankees won all three games in the series despite only scoring eight runs on 12 hits, thanks to their league-best pitching staff. At 12 games back in the division, you can cross the Rays off as a threat to the Yankees.
Yankees Podcast: 30 Games Over .500
June 16, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBThe Yankees won their sixth straight game on Wednesday, beating the Rays 4-3 at the Stadium. Nestor Cortes was once again superb, Aaron Judge hit his 25th home run and Kyle Higashioka hit a three-run home run. The Yankees have now won 13 straight home games and 13 of their last 14 games overall.
Yankees Podcast: 'Gerrit Cole Did What He's Supposed to Do'
June 15, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThe Yankees beat the Rays 2-0 on Tuesday behind six scoreless innings from Gerrit Cole and some sloppy defense from their opponent. It was one of Cole's best starts as a Yankee given his past struggles against the Rays, and Jose Trevino summed up Cole's start nicely by saying, "He did what he's supposed to do."
Yankees Podcast: Entire Offense Saves Gerrit Cole
June 10, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBGerrit Cole allowed back-to-back-to-back home runs to begin Thursday night's game and allowed five home runs and seven earned runs in 2 1/3 innings in what was the worst start of his career. Thankfully, the entire Yankees' offense stepped up to erase his miserable performance and lead the Yankees to a 10-7 win.
Yankees Podcast: First Lopsided Loss in 56th Game
June 09, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThe Yankees suffered their first lopsided loss of the season on Wednesday, losing 8-1 to the Twins. It took until the fifth inning of their 56th game of the year to play what an unwinnable game as the starting pitching was bad, the relief of the starting pitching was bad and the offense provided just one run on four hits. These are the types of games that happen over the course of a 162-game season, and the Yankees managed to play one-third of their season without having one happen.
Yankees Podcast: Still Own the Twins
June 08, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThe Yankees did what they always do to the Twins on Tuesday, beating them 10-4. Jameson Taillon wasn't good and Aaron Boone was atrocious, but Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo powered the Yankees to their seventh straight win.
Yankees Podcast: Spring Training Lineup Wins Again
June 01, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThe Yankees are still without two everyday bats in their lineup, but that didn't stop them from beating up on Noah Syndergaard and the Angels in a 9-1 win on Tuesday. Matt Carpenter and Jose Trevino each provided two-run home runs as the Yankees managed to win another game with a spring training-esque lineup.
Yankees Podcast: Win One More at Trop
May 27, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBThe Yankees went into this four-game series needing to win just two of four against the Rays in Tampa. They won one of those on Thursday in the series opener to extend their division lead to five in the loss column over the Rays. Now they are set up to potentially have a big weekend at Tropicana Field even with their spring training-esque lineup.
Yankees Podcast: Just Win Two at Trop
May 26, 2022 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBThe Yankees ended their three-game losing streak by beating the Orioles in back-to-back games. Now they embark on the biggest series of the season with an injury-depleted lineup and an underperforming bullpen and offense. The goal at the Trop is simple: win two of the four games.
Yankees Podcast: The Jose Trevino Game
May 25, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBThe Yankees found themselves in another close game and battle with the last-place Orioles on Tuesday at the Stadium. Thankfully, they were able to avoid a fourth straight loss with a 7-6 win in 11 innings. Jose Trevino was the hero of the game.
Yankees Podcast: Here Comes Adversity
May 24, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBFive days ago, the Yankees were flying high with the best record in baseball. They still have the best record in baseball, but they have lost four of five and their AL East lead is down to four games in the loss column. A bad rest of the week against the Orioles and Rays and they could lose both.
Yankees Podcast: Only Lose Winnable Games
May 20, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Yankees lost for just the 10th time in 38 games on Thursday, and like their other nine losses, it was a winnable game. The Yankees blew two different two-run leads before getting walked off on in the bottom of the ninth. A crappy day and game that's bound to happen over 162.
Yankees Podcast: Aaron Boone Nearly Ruins Aaron Judge's Big Night in Baltimore
May 18, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThe Yankees improved their major-league-best record on Tuesday with a 5-4 win over the Orioles. Aaron Judge carried the offense with two home runs, a double and three RBIs, Jameson Taillon was solid for five innings and Michael King was perfect for three innings, but Aaron Boone nearly let Aroldis Chapman ruin the game.
Yankees Podcast: Two in a Row, Seven of Eight, 20 of 24, 26 of 35
May 17, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBThe Yankees beat the Orioles 6-2 on Monday night in Baltimore. With a 26-9 record through 35 games, the Yankees’ ability to win is utterly ridiculous.
Yankees Podcast: Another Series, Another Sweep
May 12, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MBIt might have only been a two-game series, but it was an important two-game series against the Blue Jays. The Yankees won 6-5 on Tuesday and 5-3 on Wednesday to improve to 22-8 on the season and extend their loss column lead over the Blue Jays to seven.
Yankees Podcast: How Long Can Pitching Carry Offense?
May 10, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBThe Yankees have the best record in baseball because they have the best pitching staff in baseball. The team has benefited from outstanding production from their arms and unbelievable health, but at some point the offense will need to show up consistently.
Yankees Podcast: Will They Ever Lose Again?
May 04, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBIf the Yankees aren't going to lose when they face Alek Manoah they might not lose again. Of course they're going to lose again, but with the way they have played and their upcoming schedule, this winning streak could keep going for a while.
Yankees Podcast: Gleyber Torres' Best Game Since 2019 ALCS
May 03, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThe Yankees beat the Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday night in Toronto thanks to Gleyber Torres having his best game since Game 1 of the 2019 ALCS. The Yankees' winning streak is now 10 as they continue to separate themselves from the rest of the AL East.
Yankees Podcast: I Love Baseball (Right Now)
May 02, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBThe last two weeks have been nearly free of frustration. Outside of getting shut out in Detroit, the Yankees have done nothing other than win. I love the Yankees right now.
Yankees Podcast: A Big Series Against a Bad Baltimore Team
April 26, 2022 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBThe Yankees have to beat up on the Orioles this week at Yankee Stadium. After losing two of three in Baltimore a couple of weeks ago, the Yankees have to stack wins against the team the rest of the division will stack wins against. Some thoughts on the Yankees coming out of the day off following the sweep of the Guardians.
Yankees Podcast: Concerned About Gerrit Cole?
April 20, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBGerrit Cole hasn't pitched like himself since the end of last August. Over his last nine starts, he has turned in one good one, and he didn't even get past the fifth inning in that one. On Tuesday against the Tigers, Cole lasted 1 2/3 innings, walked a career-high five batters, including the Tigers' 7 through 9 hitters consecutively. The pitcher who was supposed to be the one sure-thing in the Yankees' rotation has become their least reliable and worst starter.
Yankees Podcast: No Surprise There's No Offense
April 19, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThe Yankees essentially brought back the same team from last season that failed miserably to meet expectations, and they're failing to meet expectations again. When you take the 10th-best offense in the American League and only add 36-year-old Josh Donaldson and .670-career-OPS Isiah Kiner-Falefa, you get an offense that just scored six runs in 29 innings at Camden Yards.
Yankees Podcast: Bullpen Is Aaron Boone-Proof
April 13, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBA night after getting shut out, the Yankees shut out the Blue Jays 4-0 to even the series at a game apiece. Nestor Cortes provided the Yankees with the best start they have received one turn through the rotation, and the bullpen pitched another 4 2/3 scoreless innings. With the bullpen depth the Yankees have, there's never a bad option entering the game. Gone are the days of fringe-to-bad major-league relievers trying to get outs for the Yankees, while praying the line drives hit by opponen...
Yankees Podcast: It's Not Early, It's Same Offense
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThe 2022 Yankees have only played four games, but these Yankees have played much more. The Yankees brought back the same offense plus Josh Donaldson and are getting the same results, especially when Donaldson isn't in the lineup like he inexplicably wasn't on Monday night. After the recap, Cam Lewis of Jays Nation joined me to talk about the excitement in Toronto for this Blue Jays team, having the expectations of being the American League favorite and the state of the team to begin the se...
Yankees Podcast: It's Not Early, It's the Same Offense
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThe 2022 Yankees have only played four games, but these Yankees have played much more. The Yankees brought back the same offense plus Josh Donaldson and are getting the same results, especially when Donaldson isn't in the lineup like he inexplicably wasn't on Monday night. After the recap, Cam Lewis of Jays Nation joined me to talk about the excitement in Toronto for this Blue Jays team, having the expectations of being the American League favorite and the state of the team to begin the se...
Yankees Podcast: Opening Weekend and Contract Extensions
April 11, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThe Yankees opened the season with a series win over the Red Sox, and it should have been a series sweep. Mike Hurley of CBS Boston joined me to talk Yankees-Red Sox and about contract extensions since like the Yankees with Aaron Judge, the Red Sox have unsuccessfully tried to extend Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers.
Yankees Podcast: 2022 Over/Unders
April 06, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBYankees baseball is back and so is the annual Yankees over/unders podcast. Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes joined me to go through our annual over/unders for the Yankees' roster.
Yankees Podcast: Optimism for 2022 Season?
April 04, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThe Yankees had the opportunity to put together a clear favorite roster in the American League for 2022. They instead chose to put together a roster that could be really good if an abundance of things go their way. Frank Marco of Bronx Pinstripes joined me to talk about the Yankees' offseason moves and why there is optimism for the roster and team they have built.
Yankees Podcast: Hal Steinbrenner Says He's 'Doing Everything to Field Championship-Caliber Team'
March 17, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Yankees are a mess. The front office has taken a roster that wasn't good enough to clinch a postseason berth until the final at-bat of the regular season last year, and a roster whose postseason lasted nine innings, and they have made it worse. Hal Steinbrenner doesn't think that's what happened, and he said as much on Wednesday. After breaking down Steinbrenner's comments to the media, White Sox Dave of Barstool Sports joined me to talk about the offseason and his perspective of the Ya...
Yankees Podcast: Another Superstar Free-Agent Class Passed Up
March 15, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBA day later I still feel the same way about the Yankees' trade for Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, which has only created more questions about the state and direction of the roster.
Rangers Podcast: Who Shouldn't Be Traded?
March 04, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe Rangers are headed to the postseason. The final 28 games are about playing well and staying healthy going into the playoffs. March is about using the trade deadline to upgrade the roster for those playoffs. Adam Rotter of NY Rangers News joined me to talk about the Rangers' win over the Blues, Gerard Gallant's first season as head coach, if the Rangers should go for it at the deadline and who would they should avoid trading.
Rangers Thoughts: Who Shouldn't Be Traded?
March 04, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe Rangers are headed to the postseason. The final 28 games are about playing well and staying healthy going into the playoffs. March is about using the trade deadline to upgrade the roster for those playoffs. Adam Rotter of NY Rangers News joined me to talk about the Rangers' win over the Blues, Gerard Gallant's first season as head coach, if the Rangers should go for it at the deadline and who would they should avoid trading.
Rangers Podcast: Igor Shesterkin Steals Two More Points Against Bruins
February 16, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Rangers had two weeks off between their most recent game on Feb. 1 and Tuesday's game against the Bruins, and it showed. The Rangers were held shotless for more than half of the first period, mustered a single goal in regulation and then needed to win a wild nine-round shootout to come away with two points. Once again, the two points earned were a product of the play of Igor Shesterkin, the way it has been all season. Michael Hurley of CBS Boston joined me to talk about the Rangers' 2-1...
Yankees Podcast: Who Should Play Shortstop?
February 14, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThere's no Yankees baseball because there's no baseball right now. The lockout is now more than 10 weeks old and there's no end in sight or optimism that the season will begin on time. But there's going to be baseball at some point (I think), and when there is, the Yankees have a lot of work to do to their roster. Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes joined me to talk about the offseason and lockout, what the Yankees' plan should be once there is baseball again and who should play shortstop i...
Yankees Podcast: Need a Lot More Than Just a Shortstop
November 30, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBSix weeks ago, Brian Cashman said the Yankees need a shortstop for 2022, and they still don't have one. Their actual options are now down to Carlos Correa or Trevor Story, and if they choose to not sign either, it's going to be a very bad scene.
Rangers Podcast: Winning Is Fun
November 29, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBAfter having their recent four-game winning streak end, the Rangers have put together a new and current three-game winning streak. The first seven weeks of the season have been full of wins. Brian Monzo joined me to talk about the Rangers' impressive first quarter of the season, noticeable differences between Gerard Gallant and David Quinn, realistic expectations for Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko this season and what to do with Alexander Georgiev.
Yankees Podcast: Losing Is Not Only Acceptable, It's Rewarded
October 19, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThe Yankees proved they don't care about winning when they announced Aaron Boone's new contract, so now I have to decide if I want to care about the Yankees anymore.