On the final Daily News Yankees Podcast of the 2016 season, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) is joined by Sweeny Murti of WFAN (@YankeesWFAN), Chad Jennings of the Journal-News/LoHud Yankees Blog (@LohudYankees) and Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record (@pcaldera) about the Yankees' season, looking at the highs and lows, the best and worst, the end of Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira's careers and the beginning of the Gary Sanchez Era. They all pick their team Most Valuable Player - and Least Valuable Player, and throw out some World Series predictions that will surely look bad later this month.
On the all-new Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down with Angels general manager Billy Eppler to discuss his first year as a GM, what he learned from Brian Cashman and the difficulties of running a team during a bad season. Ryan Ruocco of the YES Network joins Mark to discuss the emergence of Gary Sanchez, the Yankees' youth movement and what it's like to be calling Yankees games before your 30th birthday. Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record helps Mark tie a bow on Alex Rodriguez's pinstriped career as they discuss his farewell and his legacy. They also look at the impact the youth movement is having on some of the veterans still on the team.
On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down in the Yankees dugout with infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder to talk about the challenges of being a utility player, his season as a whole and the Yankees' youth movement. Mark opens the show with WFAN's Sweeny Murti and Anthony McCarron of the Daily News as they break down the trade deadline moves, what it means for the team going forward and - of course - the future of Alex Rodriguez.
On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down in the dugout with Yankees reliever Dellin Betances to discuss the trade of Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs, the impact the deal will have on the team going forward and Betances' experience at his third All-Star Game. Ken Singleton of the YES Network joins Mark to talk about the Yankees' recent hot streak, the return of Adam Warren and more. The show opens with a roundtable as Mark is joined by Sweeny Murti of WFAN and Tyler Kepner of the New York Times to talk about the Chapman deal, what to expect before the trade deadline and where - or if - Alex Rodriguez fits with the Yankees going forward.
On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) goes one-on-one with Yankees right fielder Carlos Beltran (@carlosbeltran15) about his spectacular season, what it would mean for him to be selected to the AL All-Star team, why the Yankees have struggled this season and the importance of his off-field charitable endeavors. Yankees radio analyst Suzyn Waldman joins Mark to discuss the fallout from Monday's three-hour rain delay (and the Yankees' untimely loss) and what Alex Rodriguez's new role as a platoon DH could mean for both A-Rod and the Yankees going forward. Mark opens the show with WFAN's Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) as they look at Beltran's season, Aaron Judge's recent hot streak at Triple-A, who may represent the Yankees in San Diego for the All-Star Game and more.
On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) chats with Yankees first baseman Chris Parmelee about his two-homer game against the Angels, his road from Scranton to the Bronx and his place in history as the last out of Mariano Rivera's record-setting 602nd save. WFAN's Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) and Brendan Kuty (@brendankutynj) of NJ Advance Media join the show for a Beat Writers Roundtable as they discuss the Yankees' first base situation, Mark Teixeira's future and whether or not to believe in Michael Pineda. Lastly, Mark Simon (@msimonespn) of ESPN Stats & Information calls in to discuss his new book, "The Yankees Index: Every Number Tells a Story" and a few other topics, including whether or not Mike Mussina should be in the Hall of Fame.
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On this week's edition of the Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) sits down in the dugout with Yankees third baseman Chase Headley to discuss the team's recent struggles, his roller coaster season, CC Sabathia's bounce-back campaign and more. Mark is also joined by Tom Verducci of Fox Sports, Sports Illustrated & MLB Network to talk about the Yankees' season, Luis Severino and the "Verducci Effect," whether the Red Sox are for real and his biggest surprises - positive and negative - around the majors. Lastly, Ken Singleton (@29alltime) of the YES Network chats with Mark about his view of the Yankees and their strange season from the broadcast booth. Subscribe on iTunes and leave a rating and comment!
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Produced by: Mark Feinsand
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) sits down with Blue Jays manager John Gibbons to discuss Toronto's slow start, his crazy week, what he thinks about the 2016 Yankees and more. Mark is also joined by WFAN's Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) and Chad Jennings (@LohudYankees) of the LoHud Yankees Blog/Journal News as they open the show with a beat writers roundtable. The three look at the Yankees' recent surge, Mark Teixeira's lengthy slump, Joe Girardi's use of the bullpen and more.
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Music: Friendship by Zero V
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down in the Yankees dugout with reliever Andrew Miller as they discuss the return of Aroldis Chapman, what it means for Miller's own role in the pen and what it's like to watch somebody throw 100 mph with regularity the way Chapman does. Mark is also joined by WFAN's Sweeny Murti and Anthony McCarron of the Daily News as they discuss whether the Yankees can turn things around, whether Michael Pineda will ever realize his full potential and whether fans should be as excited about Chapman's return as they have been during the first week.
Produced by: Mark Feinsand
Music: Friendship by Zero V
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On the latest episode of the Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) sits down with Yankees catcher Brian McCann in the dugout at Camden Yards. McCann talks about the Yankees' slow start, CC Sabathia's brilliant performance Wednesday and the state of the starting rotation. Mark opens the show with WFAN's Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) to break down the Yankees' horrific April and why fans don't seem to gravitate to the players in pinstripes. ESPN's Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) also joins the show to talk about next week's return of Aroldis Chapman, what that means for the bullpen and why Chapman wants to represent Team USA in the next World Baseball Classic.
Produced by: Mark Feinsand
Music: Friendship by Zero V
Edited by: Frank Posillico
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand chats with left fielder Brett Gardner about the Yankees' start to the season, getting back into a routine and the potential return of former teammate Nick Swisher. Mark also sits down with Yankees radio voice Suzyn Waldman to discuss the emergence of youngsters Johnny Barbato and Ronald Torreyes, as well as Alex Rodriguez's slow start and more. The podcast opens with WFAN's Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) and Blue Jays radio voice Mike Wilner (@Wilnerness590) about the AL East, the Yankees and Blue Jays and what to expect this season.
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On our Opening Day edition of the Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) chats one-on-one with CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) about winning the No. 5 starter competition, the excitement of another season-opener and what he expects in the AL East this season. Mark also welcomes in actor/singer Constantine Maroulis (@ConstantineM) from Los Angeles, where he's preparing for this week's series finale of American Idol. Maroulis, a die-hard Yankees fan who has performed the Star-Spangled Banner at Yankee Stadium, talks about his history with the Yankees and his time on American Idol in Season 4. Mark opens the show with a roundtable featuring Anthony McCarron (@AnthonyMcCarron) of the Daily News and Tyler Kepner (@Tylerkeper) of the New York Times as they preview the season and look at which teams could surprise people in 2016.
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand is joined by WFAN's Sweeny Murti and MLB.com's Bryan Hoch for a Beat Writers Roundtable as they wrap up another Yankees spring training. The three look at the recent injuries to Andrew Miller and Bryan Mitchell and what they mean to the bullpen, the competition between CC Sabathia and Ivan Nova, and which players will be the biggest keys to the lineup. They also look ahead at Opening Day and ask the question: Is there any way the Yankees can beat Dallas Keuchel?
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) sits down in the Yankees dugout with Jeff Nelson (@NYnellie43), a four-time World Series champion who played a key role during the Yankees' late-1990s dynasty. Nelson, now a broadcaster with MLB.com and Sirius XM, talks about the Yankees' spectacular bullpen, how it compares to the bullpens Nelson pitched with under Joe Torre and how relievers' roles have changed through the past two or three decades. Nelson also talks about the 20th anniversary of the 1996 World Series and handicaps this year's American League East race. Mark opens the show with a beat writers roundtable, talking with MLB.com's Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) and Pete Caldera (@pcaldera) of the Bergen Record about Alex Rodriguez's bizarre "retirement" announcement and whether the Yankees should be worried about Masahiro Tanaka.
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down in the dugout with Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova to discuss his battle for the No. 5 spot in the rotation, his performance thus far in spring training and the impact veterans such as CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte had on him as a young pitcher. Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown joins the show to discuss the Aroldis Chapman situation as well as what's happening around the majors. In the opening segment, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch and Ryan Hatch of the Star-Ledger/NJ.com join Mark in a beat writers roundtable to discuss what the Yankees must accomplish during the final two weeks of camp, plus their biggest surprises and disappointments of the past month.
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) sits down one-on-one with Yankees first-round pick James Kaprielian (@JamesKaprielian) to discuss his first experience in big-league camp, why he grew up rooting for the Yankees in Southern California and what it's like to pick the brains of big-league veterans at the age of 22. Pete Caldera (@pcaldera) of the Bergen Record opens the show with Mark as the two beat writers look at the state of the Yankees halfway through spring training. Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) of the Houston Chronicle also joins the show to look at whether the Astros can repeat their success with greater expectations and what to look for in the AL West this season.
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On a special bonus edition of the Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand is joined by ESPN.com's Wallace Matthews and MLB.com's Bryan Hoch to break down the 30-game domestic violence suspension handed down by MLB to Aroldis Chapman. What does it mean for the closer? What will the Yankees do to replace him? Did MLB make a statement with the suspension? Tune in!
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down in the Yankees dugout at Steinbrenner Field with third baseman Chase Headley to discuss his tough 2015 season, what he's doing to improve for 2016 and a few early impressions of some of the Yankees' top prospects. Ken Singleton of the YES Network joins Mark to break down the Yankees' powerful bullpen, the fragility of the starting rotation and why he's looking forward to his 21st year broadcasting Yankees games. Daily News baseball columnist John Harper opens the show with Mark as they discuss whether New York is a Yankees or Mets town, the Bombers' long-term plan to keep that title in the Bronx and why 2016 is a different type of year for Alex Rodriguez.
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On the Season 4 premiere of the Daily News Yankees Podcast, Daily News Yankees beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down in the manager's office with Joe Girardi to discuss the upcoming season. Girardi touches on his fragile rotation, the dominant bullpen and everything else he's watching closely during the next six weeks before Opening Day. Jack Curry of the YES Network chats with Mark about the three-headed monster of Aroldis Chapman, Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller, as well as the emergence of Luis Severino in the Bombers' rotation. Mark opens the show with a roundtable discussion featuring WFAN's Sweeny Murti and Anthony McCarron of the Daily News. The three discuss the polarizing nature of Chapman, whether the Yankees can rely on Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Carlos Beltran and much, much more.
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down with WFAN's Sweeny Murti and the Daily News' Anthony McCarron to look back at the Yankees' season, which ended with a wild card loss to the Astros. They examine what went wrong, whether anything could have been done differently and what ultimately cost them in the end. The three also look at the highs and lows of the season, what the Yankees could - or should - do this winter, as well as picking the team's Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Least Valuable Player for 2015.
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On a special Subway Series edition of the Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down in the Yankees dugout at Citi Field to chat with starter-turned-reliever-turned-starter Adam Warren as they discuss his return to the rotation, the challenge of facing the Blue Jays and what it's like to make the transition back to the rotation in mid-September. Mark opens the show with a visit from WFAN's Sweeny Murti as they break down the Yankees' next week, look at Ivan Nova's demotion and wonder when - or if - Jacoby Ellsbury will start to hit again. Mets beat writer Kristie Ackert and baseball writer Andy Martino join Mark to look at the other half of the Subway Series, talking about Matt Harvey, Yoenis Cespedes, Curtis Granderson and more.
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Edited by: Michael Sheridan
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On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down in the visitors dugout at Fenway Park with Yankees third baseman Chase Headley, who talks about the Yankees' postseason hopes, pursuing the Blue Jays, the impact of Carlos Beltran and his impressions of Greg Bird and Luis Severino. Mark also chats with WFAN's Sweeny Murti as they break down the road trip, look ahead to the home stand and discuss the latest news on Mark Teixeira's injury.
Produced by: Mark Feinsand
Music: Friendship by Zero V
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