Keefe To The City Podcast

Giants Podcast: Ed Valentine

Neil Keefe and Ed Valentine of Big Blue View talk about when Eli Manning will be replaced by Daniel Jones, what to expect from the new-look defense, how exactly Dave Gettleman is building the team, improvements Pat Shurmur will make in his second year as head coach and expectations for the team's record in this season preview.

Yankees Podcast: Homer Bush and John Jastremski

Neil Keefe and John Jastremski of WFAN talk about the Yankees' trade deadline decisions, if the team can beat the Astros in the postseason, Aaron Boone's bullpen management, using an opener in the playoffs and if there's any reason to be worried about the division race. Former Yankees infielder and author of Hitting Low in the Zone: A New Baseball Paradigm Homer Bush talks with Neil about choosing a baseball career over football, getting traded from the Padres to the Yankees, mastering the ...

Homer Bush and John Jastremski

John Jastremski of WFAN joined me to talk about the Yankees' trade deadline decisions, if the team can beat the Astros in the postseason, Aaron Boone's bullpen management, using an opener in the playoffs and if there's any reason to be worried about the division race. Former Yankees infielder and author of Hitting Low in the Zone: A New Baseball Paradigm Homer Bush joined me to talk about choosing a baseball career over football, getting traded from the Padres to the Yankees, mastering the ...

Yankees Podcast: Shelley Duncan and Scott Reinen

Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the Yankees-Red Sox series from the weekend, if Larry Rothschild should take responsibility for the starting pitching issues, James Paxton continuing to struggle as a Yankee, who the Yankees should trade for with Marcus Stroman off the board and which current rotation members should get postseason starts. Former Yankees outfielder Shelley Duncan talks with Neil about hitting home runs for the Yankees, the midges in Cleveland during ...

Shelley Duncan and Scott Reinen

Scott Reinen of Bronx Pinstripes joined me to talk about the Yankees-Red Sox series from the weekend, if Larry Rothschild should take responsibility for the starting pitching issues, James Paxton continuing to struggle as a Yankee, who the Yankees should trade for with Marcus Stroman off the board and which current rotation members should get postseason starts. Former Yankees outfielder Shelley Duncan joined me to talk about hitting home runs for the Yankees, the midges in Cleveland during ...

Yankees Podcast: Steve Karsay and Mike Hurley

Neil Keefe and Mike Hurley of CBS Boston talk about the Red Sox' postseason chances, if they will buy or sell at the trade deadline, the 15th anniversary of the Alex Rodriguez-Jason Varitek brawl, the state of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and what needs to happen for the rivalry to return to where it used to be. Former Yankees reliever Steve Karsay talks with Neil about setting up for Mariano Rivera, what happened in the 2002 ALDS against the Angels, what it’s like to visit Dr. James Andrews...

Steve Karsay and Mike Hurley

Mike Hurley of CBS Boston joined me to talk about the Red Sox' postseason chances, if they will buy or sell at the trade deadline, the 15th anniversary of the Alex Rodriguez-Jason Varitek brawl, the state of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and what needs to happen for the rivalry to return to where it used to be. Former Yankees reliever Steve Karsay joined me to talk about setting up for Mariano Rivera, what happened in the 2002 ALDS against the Angels, what it’s like to visit Dr. James Andrews...

Cody Eppley and Chris Shearn

Neil Keefe is joined by Chris Shearn of YES Network to talk about the Yankees’ magical run so far this season, what moves the Yankees should make at the trade deadline, why this season is different from last season despite a nearly identical roster and the biggest worry about the 2019 Yankees. Former Yankees pitcher Cody Eppley talks with Neil about how he developed his unique sidearm delivery, pitching under Joe Girardi, Larry Rothschild and Mike Harkey, becoming a setup man for Rafael Sor...

Yankees Podcast: Cody Eppley and Chris Shearn

Neil Keefe and Chris Shearn of YES Network talk about the Yankees’ magical run so far this season, what moves the Yankees should make at the trade deadline, why this season is different from last season despite a nearly identical roster and the biggest worry about the 2019 Yankees. Former Yankees pitcher Cody Eppley talks with Neil about how he developed his unique sidearm delivery, pitching under Joe Girardi, Larry Rothschild and Mike Harkey, becoming a setup man for Rafael Soriano after M...

Yankees Podcast: Ron Villone and Chris McMonigle

Chris McMonigle of WFAN and Mike’s On joined me to talk about what should worry Yankees fans about a first-place team, how the bullpen will be used in the postseason, which starting pitcher the team should trade for this month, if it's more important to get Luis Severino or Dellin Betances back and what the playoff rotation would currently be. Former Yankees pitcher Ron Villone joined me to talk about pitching for 12 major league teams in 15 seasons, pitching for the team he grew up watchin...

Yankees Podcast: Shane Spencer and Andrew Rotondi

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the Yankees clinching the division before the All-Star break, what the Yankees’ postseason rotation would be right now, which starting pitcher the Yankees should trade for this month, grading Aaron Boone’s first half, why Clint Frazier is still in the minors and being realists as Yankees fans. Former Yankee and three-time World Series champion Shane Spencer talks with Neil about growing up a Padres fan in San Diego and getting dra...

Yankees Podcast: White Sox Dave

Neil Keefe and White Sox Dave talk about the White Sox' bad start, the Yankees' surprisingly poor start, missing out on Manny Machado, watching Chris Sale win a World Series with the Red Sox, the emergence of Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada, the struggles of Lucas Giolito and when White Sox fans should expect their team to contend.

Yankees Podcast: Chris McMonigle

Neil Keefe and Chris McMonigle talk about their differences in regards to Aaron Boone’s managerial style, the scheduled off days for players in early the season, early-season overreactions from the Yankees fan base, the Yankees’ need to win the division and when to officially evaluate the season.

Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about the Yankees' disastrous start to the season, how nothing has seemed to change from last season to this season and we went through over/under predictions for individual Yankees for 2019.

Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about the Yankees’ wild-card win and the easy feeling after Aaron Judge’s first-inning home run, Luis Severino’s dominant performance, Aaron Boone’s bullpen management, if the Yankees are truly the underdog in the ALDS and the path to a series win over the Red Sox.

Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about the Yankees' wild-card win and the easy feeling after Aaron Judge's first-inning home run, Luis Severino's dominant performance, Aaron Boone's bullpen management, if the Yankees are truly the underdog in the ALDS and the path to a series win over the Red Sox.

Yankees Podcast: Erik Boland

Neil Keefe and Erik Boland talk about the differences between covering Joe Girardi and Aaron Boone, fans calling for Austin Romine to start over Gary Sanchez, what Gleyber Torres needs to do to bat higher than ninth, why Giancarlo Stanton can't hit at home, Yankees fans' biggest concern for the season and if the Yankees would really not have brought Girardi back with a World Series win last season.

Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about the Subway Series, Masahiro Tanaka being unable to run the bases, which starting pitcher they want the Yankees to trade for, the batting order, what Giancarlo Stanton has to do to avoid being a disappointment and the return of Dellin Betances.

Yankees Podcast: Jared Carrabis

Neil Keefe and Jared Carrabis talk about the Yankees-Red Sox series, A-Rod's last visit to Fenway Park, the near brawl on Tuesday night, if the Red Sox are a playoff team and what life would have been like if A-Rod was traded to the Red Sox.

Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about A-Rod's retirement announcement, Joe Girardi lying about playing A-Rod in his final four games, the A-Rod era, if the Yankees should have traded for A-Rod in hindsight and how A-Rod's time with the Yankees will be remembered.

Yankees Podcast: John Jastremski

Neil Keefe and John Jastremski talk about this disastrous Yankees season, the end of an era with Mark Teixeira announcing his retirement and A-Rod being forced into retirement, the other big-money contracts that should be bought out or moved and what the future looks like for the Yankees.

Yankees Podcast: Brian Monzo

Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo talk about the Subway Series and if it still has juice, the Jay Bruce trade, whether or not Jeurys Familia should be trusted, Mark Teixeira's aggression at the plate and on the bases and why Yankees fans are happy he's retiring.

White Sox Dave

Neil Keefe and White Sox Dave talk about the White Sox' overachieving start to the season, the dominance of AL Cy Young favorite Chris Sale and what it's like to be a White Sox fan living in Chicago during the Cubs' resurgence.

Jared Carrabis

Neil Keefe and Jared Carrabis talk about the Yankees-Red Sox series last weekend, why Yankees fans hate their own players but Red Sox fans don't, the Pablo Sandoval situation and John Farrell being on and off the hot seat in Boston.

Jared Carrabis

Neil Keefe and Jared Carrabis talk about the Yankees-Red Sox series last weekend, why Yankees fans hate their own players but Red Sox fans don't, the Pablo Sandoval situation and John Farrell being on and off the hot seat in Boston.

Andrew Rotondi

Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about the Yankees' first two games of the season, Starlin Castro's amazing start, being worried about the health of the rotation, how the lineup should be built and what to do with Brett Gardner.

Evan Drellich

Neil Keefe and Evan Drellich talk about last season's Yankees-Astros wild-card game, the emergence of Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel, the impressive Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa and how the Astros will handle being expected to win.

Bald Vinny

Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about what transpired in the offseason when it comes to the future of the House of the Tees, the fading enthusiasm and attendance in the bleachers, growing problems with Yankee Stadium and having to watch the Mets' run to the World Series.

Bald Vinny

Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about what transpired in the offseason when it comes to the future of the House of the Tees, the fading enthusiasm and attendance in the bleachers, growing problems with Yankee Stadium and having to watch the Mets' run to the World Series.

Chad Jennings

Neil Keefe and Chad Jennings talk about the Yankees' rotation and now bullpen concerns, what the plan is for Rob Refsnyder if there is one, how the top of the lineup should be constructed and expectations for this season.

Chad Jennings

Neil Keefe and Chad Jennings talk about the Yankees' rotation and now bullpen concerns, what the plan is for Rob Refsnyder if there is one, how the top of the lineup should be constructed and expectations for this season.

Homer Bush

Neil Keefe and Homer Bush talk about getting traded from the Padres to the Yankees for Hideki Irabu, mastering the role of a bench player, being part of the 1998 Yankees and the celebrations after the World Series and writing a book on hitting.

Scott Reinen

C.J. Nitkowski

Neil Keefe and C.J. Nitkowski joined me to talk about his 10-year MLB career, filling in for Suzyn Waldman and calling Yankees games with John Sterling, learning from John Smoltz and Mariano Rivera and how he made a spot for himself on the Yankees.

Mike Mottau

Neil Keefe and Mike Mottau talk about helping start the Boston College dynasty, being drafted by the Rangers and playing with Brian Leetch, Mark Messier and Adam Graves and spending time with all three of the metropolitan teams.

610 Barstool Sports New York

Neil Keefe and 610 of Barstool Sports New York talk about Alain Vigneault's odd use of his defensemen, the Henrik Lundqvist era in its 11th season and which teams should scare Rangers fans for the playoffs.

610 Barstool Sports New York

Neil Keefe and 610 of Barstool Sports New York talk about Alain Vigneault's odd use of his defensemen, the Henrik Lundqvist era in its 11th season and which teams should scare Rangers fans for the playoffs.

Brian Monzo

Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo talk about Wayne Simmonds punching Ryan McDonagh and the NHL Department of Player Safety's lack of involvement, Alain Vigneault's misuse of Keith Yandle and Chris Kreider and Kevin Hayes being busts.

Brian Monzo

Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo talk about Wayne Simmonds punching Ryan McDonagh and the NHL Department of Player Safety's lack of involvement, Alain Vigneault's misuse of Keith Yandle and Chris Kreider and Kevin Hayes being busts.

Rear Admiral

Neil Keefe and Rear Admiral of Barstool Sports Boston talk about John Scott's MVP performance at the NHL All-Star Game, the slumping Boston-born players on the Rangers, the state of the Eastern Conference and what the Boston Garden was once like.

The Clem Report

Neil Keefe and The Clem Report talk about the end of the Tom Coughlin era, the second-half collapses over the last 12 years and Super Bowl runs in 2007 and 2011 and the decision to hire Ben McAdoo.

The Clem Report

Neil Keefe and The Clem Report talk about the end of the Tom Coughlin era, the second-half collapses over the last 12 years and Super Bowl runs in 2007 and 2011 and the decision to hire Ben McAdoo.

Ryan Brandell

Neil Keefe and Ryan Brandell talk about the Blackhawks winning the Cup for the third time in six years, how you get through the regular season when you're used to winning and how Chicago will watch the banner raised along with the Cubs' wild-card game.

Ryan Brandell

Neil Keefe and Ryan Brandell talk about the Blackhawks winning the Cup for the third time in six years, how you get through the regular season when you're used to winning and how Chicago will watch the banner raised along with the Cubs' wild-card game.

Tim Duff

Neil Keefe and Tim Duff talk about the new-look Jets, how many wins can be expected this season,the perception of Rex Ryan now that he’s with the Bills and the return of Darrelle Revis.

Bald Vinny

Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about the good and bad against the Blue Jays, the emergence of Luis Severino and Greg Bird, how and why Stephen Drew and Brendan Ryan are still on the team, the Bleacher Creatures’ relationship status with Nick Swisher and celebrating Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte at the Stadium.

Bob Ryan

Neil Keefe and Bob Ryan talk about the book 'Scribe', the evolution of sports media and reporting, being able to root for team as a writer, covering Larry Bird and Bobby, the old Boston Garden, the 2004 ALCS, the opposite perceptions of A-Rod and David Ortiz and the career of Pedro Martinez.

Shelley Duncan

Neil Keefe and Shelley Duncan talk about hitting home runs for the Yankees, the 2007 ALDS against the Indians, the midges in Cleveland, playing under Joe Torre and Joe Girardi, the differences in playing at the old and new Yankee Stadium, his patented forearm bump and brawls in baseball.

Dan Shaughnessy

Neil Keefe and Dan Shaughnessy talk about the fading Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, dealing with David Ortiz, covering the Red Sox before and after 2004, the Red Sox’ fluky 2013 championship, the evolution and state of sports media, if Larry Lucchino stepping down is good for the Red Sox and how his book, Francona: The Red Sox Years, came together.

Rob Bradford

Neil Keefe and Rob Bradford talk about another last-place season for the Red Sox, if Ben Cherington is keeping his job because of one fluky season, longing for the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and whether it's better to cover a winning or losing team in Boston.