Locked On Yankees - Daily Podcast On The New York Yankees
1,318 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★ - 289 ratingsLocked On Yankees podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Bronx Bombers and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Stacey Gotsulias, who has written for Baseball Prospectus and The Baseball Times, and joined by co-host and producer Steve Granado, the Locked On Yankees podcast provides your daily Yankees fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Yankees franchise, including trips back in time to revisit the great Yankees teams of the past. Locked On Yankees takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Yankees locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Yankees podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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The Yankees are off to their best start in over 30 years
April 02, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThe New York Yankees opened up their series with the Diamondbacks with a 5-2 victory on Monday night! Luis Gil looked good in his four-plus innings of work, Anthony Volpe had his first four-hit night, and the bullpen stood on their business and kept the Diamondbacks from making a comeback. Stacey discusses the 2024 Yankees' 5-0 mark to start the season and who shares this mark with them. Plus, we’re now a full turn through the rotation, so once again, all eyes will be on Nestor Cortes and Ca...
The Yankees sweep the Astros to start the season
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe New York Yankees completed a four-game sweep of the Houston Astros to open the 2024 season. Shocking? Yes. Fun? Also yes! Stacey recaps the weekend, focuses on specific plays and performances, and celebrates this rare occurrence (because four-game sweeps are not easy, especially against a team like Houston). Carlos Rodon’s first start of 2024 was definitely better than his last start of 2023, but he still has things to improve upon. Still, Stacey discusses how fans were a little too hard...
The Yankees are 1-0 to start the season! (Q&A)
March 29, 2024 17:45 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe New York Yankees won their first game of the season against Houston in Houston! And on this edition of Fanmail Friday, Stacey answers questions about ideal all time lineups and rosters, celebrity first pitches, bold takes for the 2024 season, possibilities for more series in Japan, Korea and Mexico, plus Anthony Volpe in the lead off spot, fearing more Yankees injuries and more. And Stacey recaps Thursday’s victory in Houston and previews the rest of the series. Carlos Rodon starts Frida...
The Yankees are ready to start the 2024 season
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThe New York Yankees are ready for Opening Day in Houston. Nestor Cortes will be facing off against Framber Valdez in a lefty/lefty matchup and Stacey previews the game. Plus, what’s Stacey’s ideal lineup for Opening Day? Well, there’s more than one. There’s 1A and 1B. Plus, the Yankees made a trade that helped them out in a couple of ways by alleviating the three catcher problem by shipping Ben Rortvedt to Tampa and by getting a proven infielder from the Marlins in Jon Berti. Stacey tells y...
Spring Training is over but is the roster set?
March 26, 2024 04:25 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThe New York Yankees are done with Spring Training, but are they done with their roster? Some guys were told they were making the team and going to Houston, while others may go to Houston but get sent down when injured players come back. Stacey discusses all the moves and names we know right now. The situation is fluid and can change between now and Thursday's opener. Clarke Schmidt made his final start of the Spring and looks ready for the regular season. Clay Holmes, Caleb Ferguson, and Lu...
The Yankees have their fifth starter!
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThe New York Yankees had a busy weekend, complete with naming the fifth starter, traveling to Mexico and playing a few split-squad games! First up, Luis Gil was named the fifth starter in the Yankees’ rotation. The news was revealed on Sunday but Gil found out after he pitched on Friday against the Mets. He had a dazzling Spring and earned the spot. We discuss that and the chances of Will Warren also making an impact at some point in 2024 after impressing the Yankees with his performance thi...
Who will be the Yankees' third baseman on Opening Day? (Q&A)
March 22, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe New York Yankees are only a week away from Opening Day, and third base is up in the air. Who’s playing? Who’s the backup? On this edition of Fanmail Friday, Stacey tries to answer that question along with other questions about Jordan Montgomery, pitching velocity, Blake Snell, and which coach would you prefer to be: manager, hitting coach, or pitching coach? Plus, if Cole isn’t ready on time, who could come up from the minors, or who could the Yankees get? Is anyone even available anymor...
MLB SEASON PREVIEW: Will the Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox, Rays or Blue Jays win the AL East?
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB host on our network debating who take the top spots in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central and NL West. Will we see the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twin, the Houston Astros, the Atlanta Braves, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers repeat their 2023 success? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Righ...
Aaron Judge returns to the lineup!
March 21, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe New York Yankees were happy to have Aaron Judge back on Wednesday night, and Giancarlo Stanton stole the show. Judge made his much-awaited return to the Yankees’ lineup against the Pirates and he hit a double and worked a walk. He also made a nice catch in CF and just missed making a nice play on a ball that ended up being a ground-rule double. Aaron Boone told us about Judge’s upcoming schedule, and everything seemed fine on Wednesday night. Stanton hit three home runs in the game. Yes,...
Rodon looks better but LeMahieu could miss Opening Day
March 20, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe New York Yankees are just over a week away from Opening Day, and they have another potentially important injury to deal with but first, Carlos Rodon looked a lot better in his latest start for the Yankees on Monday. Maybe he’s turned a corner, and maybe he can step up in Gerrit Cole’s absence. No pressure! Plus, MLB’s regular season kicked off in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday morning, and some former Yankees made their Padres’ debuts. Jhony Brito, Wany Peralta and Tyler Wade all playe...
Gerrit Cole's elbow and the 2024 Yankees
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe New York Yankees were relieved to find out that Gerrit Cole didn't need Tommy John surgery, and Stacey discusses that relief with Sully from Locked On MLB in a special crossover episode of Locked On Yankees. They talk about Cole's injury and how lucky it was that it wasn't more serious. They rate the Yankees' offseason in light of the Cole development. They discuss how they think the Yankees lineup should look, and they predict how they think the Yankees will do in 2024. Join the LOY I...
The future looks bright for the Yankees
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe New York Yankees have a bright future! On Saturday after the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 10-9, some of the Yankees prospects took on some of the Blue Jays prospects in the new Spring Breakout game that MLB introduced this Spring, and they won 9-1. Spencer Jones showed why he’s the number one prospect in the Yankees system and also showed why they don’t want to give him away. Lefty Brock Selvidge made the start and looked great, and Stacey recaps how the rest of the kids did on Saturday. T...
Answering your Yankees questions for Fanmail Friday
March 15, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe New York Yankees are only two weeks away from the start of the 2024 season, and many questions need to be answered. That's why we have Fanmail Friday! (Note: this was recorded and edited BEFORE the news about Gerrit Cole came out on Thursday night) Among the questions asked in this week's edition: Jose Trevino and Austin Wells seem to be the top two catchers so what about Ben Rortvedt? Is there a Yankees tax on trades? Will they trade for Jesus Luzardo? What do you make of the rumors abo...
Gerrit Cole's season hangs in the balance
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThe New York Yankees could be without Gerrit Cole for a couple of months or more, depending on how his doctor’s appointment goes in Los Angeles on Thursday. Cole is seeing world-renowned sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. The doctor requested an in-person visit from Cole so they could do more tests after the initial MRI didn’t diagnose a tear. Cole had an MRI, X-ray, and CT scan done. So, as Yankee fans hold their collective breath and w...
Injuries are piling up again for the Yankees
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe New York Yankees have a big problem. When it comes to injuries, do you trust the team when they tell you what’s wrong with someone? Stacey discusses the Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge injuries and how the Yankees shouldn’t get the benefit of the doubt anymore when it comes to letting the fans know about a player’s injury. It’s been years of lying, omitting, and then ultimately telling everyone what’s really going on, leading to the fanbase never believing anything Aaron Boone says about a p...
Can the Colorado Rockies learn from the New York Yankees?
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThe New York Yankees and Colorado Rockies are very different franchises. One has a long, storied history, and the other celebrated its 30th anniversary with the worst record in its short history. On today's crossover episode of Locked On Rockies and Locked On Yankees, hosts Paul Holden and Stacey Gotsulias discuss the differences between the two teams, talk about what's happening so far in Spring Training, and, yes, they talk about the Gerrit Cole MRI, and they talk about their teams' reputa...
Oswald Peraza’s Yankee career took a TERRIBLE turn
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe New York Yankees played three games this weekend, and Stacey will tell you all about them, but first, infielder Oswald Peraza has been shut down for 6-8 weeks as he battles a shoulder strain. Stacey tells you about the injury and wonders about the timeline of Peraza’s recovery and how it will affect his Yankees career. The timing couldn’t be worse for him, but the Yankees have options. Then, Stacey recaps the weekend. From Nestor Cortes’ iffy start in his jeats to Clarke Schmidt leaving ...
Will a team throw at Juan Soto because of the shuffle? (Q&A)
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe New York Yankees traded for Juan Soto over the winter and signed Marcus Stroman, but what other offseason is our favorite? Stacey answers that and more on this week’s edition of Fanmail Friday. What song would you choose for your walk-up song? Could we see Spencer Jones up in 2024? Would a team throw at Soto and start a brawl because of his showboating? Should the Yankees still go for an extra arm in free agency like Mike Clevinger? If Cole opts out, what could we see his AAV be? (Spoile...
Everyone needs to calm down about Carlos Rodón
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe New York Yankees dropped their game on Wednesday to the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3, and the big story was Carlos Rodón’s performance on the mound. Stacey discusses the outing and the response to it and begs everyone to chill out. Then, a question posed by the guys on Talkin’ Yanks actually united Yankee fans on Twitter in an odd way. Stacey talks about that unification and gives her answer to the question, which is the same as Yankees Twitter and not the same as Jake and Jomboy. Also, the Yanke...
Gerrit Cole is the number one ace in baseball
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe New York Yankees dropped their game on Tuesday to the Mets, 5-4 in Port St. Lucie. Stacey recaps some of the action from the game including Tanner Tully’s performance, a couple of good plays by Anthony Volpe and an interesting interview in the booth of Brian Cashman. It was an ESPN game so the big guns were there, including former Yankee and Met David Cone who was in the booth. Then, the Yankees made more roster moves and sent Spencer Jones plus three others down to minor league camp. It...
Is Stanton in the clean-up spot advisable?
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe New York Yankees are in full swing at Spring Training and only three weeks from Opening Day. So of course, media outlets are trying to predict the 2024 roster, including the lineup, rotation, bullpen, and bench. Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner of The Athletic revealed their Yankees roster, and Stacey discussed it. One part of it flummoxed Stacey, and Stacey wants to know how you feel about Kuty and Kirschner’s lineup, specifically. Then, the list of the Top 30 Yankees Prospects was rele...
Which Yankees should we worry about
March 04, 2024 05:38 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe New York Yankees played three games over the weekend, and they lost two out of three, but don’t panic; it’s only spring training. On today’s episode of Locked On Yankees, Stacey recaps the weekend, which saw Gerrit Cole’s first Spring performance, Juan Soto crushing the ball, Marcus Stroman showing why the Yankees acquired him, and Nestor Cortes making strides. Then Stacey wonders if some overreacting is warranted during Spring Training and tries to figure out what you should be paying a...
Answering TONS of Yankees questions for Steve’s LAST EPISODE!
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe New York Yankees play baseball in the Bronx and on today’s Locked On Yankees, we say goodbye to Steve. And in his final Fanmail Friday, Steve answers some questions (and so does Stacey) about MLB collusion, possible trades/signings to make before Spring Training ends, and DJ LeMahieu being a key to the Yankees' success in 2024. Plus, Steve is asked if he’s become a Yankee fan deep down inside after covering them the past two seasons and what’s caught his eye so far in Spring Training. St...
JUAN SOTO: Expect an MVP season? + Smoltz’s wrong takes on him
February 29, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe New York Yankees had an off day on Wednesday, but there are things to discuss, like Juan Soto being an MVP candidate. Is that too much to expect from Soto in 2024, or is it a fair challenge for the outfielder? Soto also did a Q&A with The Athletic (linked below) in which he talked about a few things, but Stacey and Steve focused on some of his answers. Like how he was used to batting third but was batting second in 2023 with San Diego and how he wishes he could have stayed in Washington....
Snell rumors continue, Juan Soto endorses signing him
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe New York Yankees are still connected to Blake Snell. We’re two weeks into Spring Training, games are being played, Opening Day is a month away, and Snell is still unsigned, but the Yankees seem to be the only team that has made an offer. Stacey and Steve discuss how ludicrous it is that after all this time, Snell is still unsigned but also linked to the Yankees. And adding fuel to the fire, so to speak, is Juan Soto, who played with Snell in San Diego and spoke about how great it could b...
Boone non-committal for Oswald Peraza roster spot
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe New York Yankees don’t have a great track record regarding how they treat some of their prospects. Last season, Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza were battling for the starting shortstop position, and Volpe won it out of Spring Training, with Peraza starting the year in Triple-A. But now, in 2024, it seems Peraza might not even have a chance to make the roster as a backup infielder, according to quotes by manager Aaron Boone in an article in The Athletic (linked below). Stacey and Steve di...
Biggest takeaways from first Spring Training games
February 26, 2024 17:05 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe New York Yankees have played three games so far in Spring Training and on today’s Locked On Yankees, Stacey and Steve tell you their three biggest takeaways from those three games. The Yankees so far are 2-1 in Spring Training games. They won Saturday 22-10 against the Tigers, and number one prospect Spencer Jones had a big game. On Sunday, the Yankees split their split-squad games. They beat the Blue Jays in Tampa and lost to the Phillies in Clearwater. More importantly, Carlos Rodon ma...
Rumors: Another move coming? + Answering your questions!
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe New York Yankees are about to start playing Spring Training games and it’s Fanmail Friday! Stacey and Steve answer your questions about Aaron Judge’s proclamation that the Yankees have another move on the way; which teams around baseball do we think will be surprises in 2024—both positively and negatively, is it too early to be excited about Nestor Cortes’ spring so far, and how much better can Clarke Schmidt be in his second full year as a starter. They also answer questions about conce...
Judge talks analytics, lineup, toe injury + Spring updates
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBNew York Yankees captain Aaron Judge spoke to the media at a press conference in Tampa this week, and he was asked about the addition of Juan Soto, where he’d like to bat, and how his toe is feeling. Stacey and Steve react to some of Judge’s statements, including a soundbite in which he discusses how he likes to pick the brains of his teammates, pitchers included. Then, an article about DJ LeMahieu on The Athletic talked about how LeMahieu prepared for 2024 after a not-so-stellar 2023 in whi...
Stanton bounce back? Arrives at Spring slimmer, why we’re skeptical
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe New York Yankees were no doubt disappointed in the performance of Giancarlo Stanton in 2023—so was Stanton. He reported to camp noticeably thinner, hoping for a resurgence in 2024, but how realistic is it to expect? Stacey and Steve discuss their expectations when it comes to Stanton. Spoiler alert: They’re in opposite camps. Next, Austin Wells made it to Spring Training fully healthy, unlike in 2023, when he missed it and missed most of the month of April because of a broken rib. Stacey...
Juan Soto talks extension, short porch at Spring Training
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe New York Yankees held an in-person press conference on Monday to re-introduce Juan Soto to the media—his first one was a Zoom call. In the press conference, Soto talked about many things, including his impending free agency, the Yankees’ possible 2024 lineup, playing at Yankee Stadium and playing with Aaron Judge, and what he can learn from Judge. Stacey and Steve break it down for you. Then, Clarke Schmidt hopes to build on his 2023 campaign in 2024. He said he changed some things in th...
Carlos Rodon’s Spring is off to a good start + Cole talks future
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe New York Yankees are in Tampa for Spring Training, and one of the guys everyone has their eyes on is Carlos Rodon. After a disastrous 2023, the lefty is looking to rebound and become the reliable number two starter who signed up to be. Well, it seems he’s taking steps toward that goal. According to the people down in camp, like pitching coach Matt Blake, Rodon is already throwing harder than he was at this time last year. He’s also trimmed down, and they figured out some of the pitch del...
Should DJ LeMahieu lead off? + Q&A!
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe New York Yankees had a problem with their leadoff position in 2023, and on Thursday, manager Aaron Boone discussed his thoughts and hopes for 2024. One of those hopes is that DJ LeMahieu will be the lead-off hitter for the Yankees. Stacey and Steve discuss DJ’s past numbers as the lead-off hitter. His best season was 2019–obviously, but he has had a lot of at-bats in the top of the order during his tenure with the Yankees. Then they look at other guys who could possibly hit there, like A...
Effross, Trevino injured to start Spring, NYY make trade
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe New York Yankees pitchers and catchers have reported to Tampa, and there are already injuries to discuss. Would it be Yankees’ Spring Training without at least one injury? Aaron Boone spoke to the media in Tampa and let them know that Scott Effross, who was recovering from Tommy John surgery, had a back problem crop up in the fall, and he elected to have surgery for that injury in early December. Boone says Effross is expected back in the summer. Next, Jose Trevino injured his calf while...
Yankees claim INF Jordan Groshans, DFA Matt Krook
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe New York Yankees DFA’d pitcher Matt Krook and claimed INF Jordan Groshans on Tuesday. Stacey and Steve discuss the move and what it could possibly mean. Is this the last move the Yankees make going into Spring? Plus, Steve lets you know about Groshans, who last played for the Marlins and was a Blue Jays prospect. Then, Stacey and Steve talked with Brice Paterik of the Locked On (Texas) Rangers podcast about the similarities between the Yankees and Rangers heading into the 2024 season and...
Six things to look for as Pitchers and Catchers report
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe New York Yankees are heading to Tampa for Spring Training this week. Pitchers and catchers report on Thursday, February 15, and Stacey and Steve reveal six things to look out for from those pitchers and catchers in February and March. From the health of Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortes to Gerrit Cole’s newest pitch and the possible ‘battle’ between Cortes and Marcus Stroman for the #3 spot in the rotation, what should you look for once the games begin? Also, what about the backup-catching ...
Anthony Volpe talks offseason, goals for year two
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThe New York Yankees named Anthony Volpe their starting shortstop in 2023. After a mixed bag of a first season, Volpe sat down with the YES Network, talked about his rookie year, and how he’s preparing for his sophomore season as Yankees shortstop. Stacey and Steve broke it down and revealed their realistic expectations for Volpe in 2024 and what they think he should work on in the upcoming season. Then, Aaron Boone discussed the newest addition to the Yankees’ rotation, Marcus Stroman, and ...
Drafting a new MLB franchise with only Yankees + Q&A
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThe New York Yankees have a pretty good group of players to select from if you want to have a mock draft, and that’s what Stacey and Steve did on this week’s edition of Fanmail Friday. A Locked On Yankees insider asked them which five players they would choose to start a new franchise, so Stacey and Steve held a draft for their imaginary expansion squads. One team seems like it will be better sooner, while the other is built better for the future. Then Stacey and Steve answer questions about...
There are still Gio Urshela rumors. Why? + Prospect preview
February 08, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe New York Yankees are rumored to be in on Gio Urshela again. Stacey and Steve discuss the return of the rumors and wonder where he could possibly fit on the roster. They also discuss how to look at these rumors from a player’s perspective. Is it good for them? Is the team good? Will they play every day? Then, it was reported by Jon Heyman that the Brewers wanted Spencer Jones for Corbin Burnes, which made the Yankees say, ‘Thanks, but no thanks.’ to a trade. Was this a good thing? Was the...
Yanks release non-roster Spring Training invites
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe New York Yankees released their 2024 Non-Roster Invitee list for Spring Training, and some familiar names are on it. Stacey and Steve talk about the players who stick out to them on the list and why this Spring Training may be important for some of the guys on the list. Then, PECOTA projections came out for 2024, and the Yankees were ranked somewhat surprisingly—first place in the AL East, ahead of Toronto, Baltimore, Tampa, and Boston. The more shocking projection is where Baltimore lan...
Breakdown of trade for LH reliever Caleb Ferguson
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe New York Yankees made a trade on Monday which sent LHP Matt Gage and RHP prospect Christian Zazueta to the Los Angeles Dodgers for LHP Caleb Ferguson. Stacey and Steve discuss the move and how it seems like a big win for the Yankees and a move to clear roster space for the Dodgers, who signed reliever Ryan Brasier after the trade. Stacey and Steve also discuss what the Yankees’ roster looks like right now with all the bullpen moves the Yankees have made this offseason. Then, the Yankees ...
Orioles are a LEGIT problem + Girardi returns to NY
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe New York Yankees already had to worry about the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East division but after the O’s traded for Corbin Burnes, the competition has gotten even more intense. Stacey and Steve discussed what this means for the Yankees, what this means for the Orioles in the division and how much did the Yankees worry about the Orioles in 2024? Then, it was announced over the weekend that former Yankees manager Joe Girardi will be part of the US network broadcast crew. It’s not clear ...
Replacement for Wandy Peralta? Signs with Padres + Q&A
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe New York Yankees will no longer have Wandy Peralta in the bullpen because he signed a four-year/$16.5MM contract with the San Diego Padres. Peralta has reunited with Michael King, Kyle Higashioka, and the rest of the guys who were part of the Juan Soto trade. Stacey and Steve discussed the contract (which has three opt-outs) and losing Wandy. They also discuss the left-handed options the Yankees have remaining in the bullpen for 2024. Then, it’s Fanmail Friday! Stacey and Steve, answer y...
We react to YOUR MLB rule changes! + Greg Allen re-signed
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe New York Yankees signed Greg Allen to a minor league deal and claimed lefty reliever Matt Gage, Stacey and Steve discuss those moves, and more importantly, they discuss your MLB rule changes. On Monday’s show, Stacey and Steve went through their own realistic and ridiculous MLB rules changes, and on today’s show, they sound off on your suggestions for realistic and ridiculous MLB rules, from extra umps to managers having the ability to throw umps out of games, we go through them all and ...
Are Yankees signing Matt Chapman? Why?
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe New York Yankees are rumored to be interested in third baseman Matt Chapman. Stacey and Steve discuss those rumors and wonder what scenarios would make it possible for the Yankees to make that move. Would it be a bad one? Not necessarily but it seems a lot would have to happen in order to facilitate signing him. Then, Stacey and Steve tell you their ideas on how to fix Major League Baseball. They have three realistic ideas first that they go through and debate, and then they have three r...
Should you be HAPPY with the 2024 Yankees? (Q&A)
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThe New York Yankees had a busy offseason, but was it enough? On today’s Fanmail Friday episode, Stacey and Steve answer your questions about the offseason. Should Yankee fans be happy with how the team looks heading into 2024? How did Oswald Peraza do in the Venezuelan Winter League? How will the Yankees do in the division in 2024? Will Gleyber Torres be shopped if the Yankees need to make a trade for pitching at the deadline, and would they go with Peraza? And what about Giancarlo Stanton?...
Michael King SURPRISED at Soto trade. Is he right?
January 24, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe New York Yankees made a blockbuster trade for Juan Soto in December, and now, one of the key pieces of the trade, Michael King, told the New York Post how he feels about the trade that sent him, Kyle Hiagshioka, Randy Vazquez, Jhony Brito, and Drew Thorpe to the Padres. It’s the first time we’ve heard from a former Yankee about the trade, and he had some interesting things to say. Stacey and Steve discuss what King said and whether they agree with King or not regarding his assessment of ...
Here’s what Carlos Rodon needs to do in 2024
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe New York Yankees had a few players who had rough seasons in 2023. One of them was Carlos Rodón, who had signed a six-year contract before the season began and was brought in to be the number two starter. In today’s episode, Stacey and Steve go down the Carlos Rodón rabbit hole. What went wrong for Rodón in 2023? Which pitches worked, and which didn’t? Was there a major difference in his stats between his successful ‘21-22 seasons and his abysmal ‘23 season? Could injuries have been a fac...
What Cashman has done right & wrong in last decade
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBNew York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman has been with the team since the 1990s, and for Wednesday’s edition of Locked On Yankees, Stacey and Steve looked at the last ten years of Yankees’ trades, transactions, and drafts to evaluate Cashman’s performance. They look at draft classes, who the Yankees’ picked, who they passed on, and what trades some of the prospects have been part of. They also look at some good trades, bad trades, good signings, and bad signings. They start back in lat...
Are Yankees done after Marcus Stroman signing?
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe New York Yankees struck a two-year deal with free agent starter Marcus Stroman late last week, but are they done making moves? Stacey and Steve discuss the possibilities from signings to trades. BIake Snell is still out there. They’re still in the Dylan Cease trade scenario talks, and even Josh Hader is still out there. Is it realistic to think the Yankees will make more moves, or have they made it so they can’t actually do much more to improve the 2024 squad? Oh, there’s also talk of th...