Keefe To The City Podcast

Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the Yankees' recent lineups and bullpen management if they're trying to win home-field advantage in the postseason, which ALDS opponent would be the easiest for the Yankees, the return of Luis Severino, Dellin Betances and Giancarlo, who should be in and out of the postseason lineup and what Yankees fans should be worried about the most heading into October.

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.

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 role of a bench player, being part of the 1998 Yankees championship team and the celebrations after the World Series, getting traded to the Blue Jays, making his own return to the Yankees, being part of Old Timers’ Day and writing his book on hitting.

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 the ALDS, 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.

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 and have surgery, being part of Joe Torre’s overused bullpen, the idea of set bullpen roles and being the only person to play under Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox.

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 Mariano Rivera’s knee injury, what happened in the 2012 ALCS, the difference between pitching in the regular season and postseason, why he couldn’t replicate his success in 2013 and Number 42’s presence in the bullpen.

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 watching in the Yankees, pitching three and four days in a row under Joe Torre, what happened to the Yankees in the 2006 ALDS, the way relief pitchers are handled in today's game and transitioning his career to pitching coach with the Cubs.

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 drafted by the Yankees, his memorable September 1998, his approach at the plate, winning the World Series against his hometown Padres, the 2001 World Series, his success against Curt Schilling, the breakdown of the Flip Play, his relationship with Paul O’Neill, coming up through the minors with the Core Four and how the team changed in 2002.

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.

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.

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.

Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen talk about how they got through the offseason, the Yankees' decision to not sign any of the top free agents, the organization putting an end to the no-extension policy, the worrisome starting rotation, expectations for Aaron Boone in his second season as manager and the Yankees' need to get off to a good start.

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.

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.

Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen talk about trusting CC Sabathia, what to do with Sonny Gray, Luis Severino becoming the best pitcher in baseball, if Aaron Hicks is good or not, second-half expectations for Giancarlo Stanton, how to best utilize the 25-man roster, what should worry Yankees fans and which starting pitcher the Yankees should trade for this month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.