We've made it! We have reached the 2023 World Series as the Arizona Diamondbacks get ready to play the Texas Rangers. Plus some managerial news and notes, including the retirement of Dusty Baker.

The wild card series is over and we have moved on to the Divisional Series. John Stewart joined me to discuss and put a bow on the 2023 Yankees season and the MLB Playoffs. Also, we talk about the hiring of David Stearns as the new President of Baseball Operations of the New York Mets.

We are back and its time for the playoffs beginning with the Wild Card Round. Hear some thoughts on the Game 1s and predictions on how things will shake out.

After a long hiatus, Baseball Banter returns to discuss the season that's been for the Mets and Yankees and figure out what's gone wrong for both NY teams, plus a look around the league to see what's transpired throughout the 2023 season to date.

What in the world has just happened? As Carlos Correa got set to be introduced to the San Francisco media, the Giants decide to postpone the press conference due to a dispute in the medicals of Correa. Then, in the middle of the night Steve Cohen swoops in and the Mets agree to a 12 year, $315 million deal that brings him to Queens instead of the B…

The Winter Meetings are here and big name free agents are starting to sign. We break down the signings of Aaron Judge, Trea Turner, Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander. John Stewart joins me to discuss the Yankees impact of retaining Judge and where some of the other free agents might end up.

The season has ended and free agency has begu, albeit very slowly. We take a look at a few of the moves that have already been made and some of the rumors swirling around some of the biggest free agents like Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom and Trea Turner.

We have reached the final days of the baseball season. The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies will meet up in the 2022 World Series. John Stewart joins me to discuss what went wrong for the New York Yankees as they are swept out of the ALCS by the Astros. The Phillies meanwhile eliminated the Padres in 5 games.…

The final four has been set. We're down to the Yankees and Astros in the American League and the Phillies against the Padres in the National League. Also, John Stewart and I break down what went wrong for the Mets, Braves and Dodgers, 3 100 win teams who failed to make the Championship Series. We also finish off by giving our series predictions.…

The MLB Postseason has arrived and the chase for the World Series trophy is on! Who is best equipped to go win it all in 2022? Also, Aaron Judge breaks the single season AL Home Run Record passing Roger Maris' 61.

It's been 4 days but Aaron Judge is still sitting on 60 home runs for the season. Is tonight finally the night or will Judge have to take his chase on the road with him as they begin a 3 game series Monday in Toronto. Speaking of records, John and I celebrate the career of Albert Pujols who managed to hit both home runs 699 and 700 on Friday night …

John Stewart joins me as we watch the Yankees live and watch Aaron Judge's at bats as he currently sits at 60 home runs on the season. He entered tonight 1 shy of tying and 2 shy of breaking Roger Maris' Yankee and American League home run record. Is tonight the night? Plus in between we discuss our award winners and if anyone can stop the Dodgers.…

We've reached the month of September and the pennant races are heating up. The Mets and Braves dueling for first in the NL East, the White Sox and Guardians in the AL Central, the NL Wild Card race between the Phillies, Padres and Brewers. Plus, Albert Pujols is chasing down 700 and on a torrid pace at the moment. Will he get there??…

A look back at the action from this past weekend, including the Mets taking 4 out of 5 from the Braves, the Dodgers sweeping Juan Soto and the new look Padres, and the Yankees going to St. Louis and getting swept out of town. Plus, what's on tap for the coming week.

This episode is dedicated to the life and career of Vin Scully who passed away at the age of 94 last week. Vin was the Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years and called countless World Series and other major events throughout his incredible career. We'll Miss You Vin!

With the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline just a couple of days away, John Stewart joins me to take a look at some of the big names on the market and what are the Yankees looking for? Breaking down a few trades that have already been made and who else will be on the move.

The trade deadline is just 8 days away and lots of players are rumored to be on the move. Which teams will be the most aggressive heading into the August 2nd deadline? Plus, the Mets and Yankees gear up for the first installment of the Subway Series here in 2022, who is going to get the upper hand??

In this episode, we discuss the number retirement ceremony of Keith Hernandez and talk about what he has meant to the franchise and look back at the good times in Flushing from the 1980s. Also, the Mets and Braves just wrapped up a massive 3 game series in what is shaping up to be a fun NL East pennant race.…

John Stewart joins me as we discuss the first three months of the baseball season as most are closing in on the halfway point in terms of games played. What's been key to the Yankees success and what do they need to add at the trade deadline? What do we expect from them here in the 2nd half. As for the Mets, what do they need to do to keep up this …

Heavyweight matchup in the Bronx between the Astros and the Yankees, Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze, Austin Hays hits for the cycle and Oneil Cruz is a mammoth human being and is up in the big leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Angels fired manager Joe Maddon amidst a franchise record 14 game losing streak, the Yankees cannot be stopped, the NL East gap is closed by the Braves and Phillies going on long winning streaks and the Dodgers are now in trouble without Walker Buehler.

In this episode, we take a special look back at the Johan Santana no hitter that occured on this day 10 years ago. Where were you and what were you doing that night? It was the first no hitter in New York Mets franchise history.

Major injuries across baseball, big league debuts for Nolan Gorman and Adley Rutschmann, the Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson controversy a Q&A and much more on this episode.

The Yankees continue to roll after sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays, Reid Detmers throws a no hitter for the Angels and what's going on in Boston? Why are the Red Sox struggling?

John Stewart joins me to recap the first month of the new Major League Baseball season and discuss the hot starts that are sustainable and the rough starts that might linger for a while. Plus, the suspension was handed down for Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer and the New York Mets throw a combined no hitter featuring five different pitchers!…

As another weekend comes to a close, we recap what went on throughout Major League Baseball, including a Miggy milestone! His 3,000th hit on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers taking 2 out of 3 from the San Diego Padres and a look at a heavyweight matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Houston Astros, and much more especially…

Recapping the big matchup in Queens between the Mets and the Giants, looking at the embarrassing attendance numbers for the first home series for the Oakland A's and some of the unnecessary comments from Reds team president Phil Castellini in regard to the fans anger about trading away half the team and not being competitive.…

Two weeks into the season and we can see who's trending in the right direction and who's trending in the wrong direction. What's wrong with the Yankees offense, the Rangers pitching? Who's been hot out of the gate and who will be able to sustain early success?

Clayton Kershaw nearly throws a perfect game in Minnesota, another thought on the Aaron Judge contract situation and a successful first week for the New York Mets. Plus a look around the rest of the league and some of the other major storylines.

The baseball season is underway and the excitement is back! Who opened the season strong and who struggled? Plus what is the future of Aaron Judge? Will it be in the Bronx or will he play elsewhere in 2023?

Finally! We are less than a week away from Opening Day and John Stewart joins me to preview the 2022 season and who we think we make noise and play deep into October. Also, injuries already piling up. Especially in Queens with Jacob deGrom likely out until the All Star break, Max Scherzer dealing with a tweak in the hamstring. John also voices his …

With opening day just about a week away, rosters start to take shape with more free agent signings and players landing in new homes. Plus why certain teams should be concerned about their current roster makeup.

The lockout has ended after 99 days and the rest of the free agency has commenced. Big names have already signed but some still remain out there and opening day is just 3 weeks. What does the new CBA look like? And are the Mets and Yankees in trouble with the NYC Private Sector Mandate??

Sad news in Major League Baseball as Jeremy Giambi passed away at the age of 47, a tip of the hat to former Montreal Expos draft pick and future hall of fame Quarterback Tom Brady on his retirement. Then the main course! The AL WEST Mount Rushmore, the final installment of the series.

On today's episode we recap the decision by the BBWAA to elect only one new member into the Hall of Fame, and why there is major hypocrisy surrounding those who were in the discussion to make it. Then, the main attraction, who makes the Mount Rushmore for the White Sox, Guardians, Tigers, Royals and Twins.…

Who makes the list for each of the AL East teams? And why there's a separate list for the Yankees and broken up into 2 tiers. The Mt Rushmore series is now in the back half.

John Stewart joins me as we discuss the Mount Rushmore players for the Diamondbacks, Rockies, Dodgers, Padres and Giants franchises. Which players differ, and did we have the same order? Also, the current state of the game is in bad shape with no progress in sight for a new CBA between the players and owners and why MLB needs to do more marketing t…

In this episode, the Mets announce they will be retiring Keith Hernandez's number 17, Jon Lester announces his retirement after 16 seasons in the big leagues, and the main event! The Mount Rushmore for NL Central teams. Who's going to make the list and who got left off?

On this episode, with the lockout still ongoing with little progress towards a resolution for the CBA, it's time to play a game and determine each team's Mt. Rushmore. On Today's show it's the National League East and the Nationals/Expos get split up and get their own lists.

The Golden Era Committee announced 6 new members to the Baseball Hall of Fame plus we are about a month away from the BBWAA vote for the class of 2022 so we dive into who could be immortalized in Cooperstown this year. Plus a look at the Mets managerial search and why one candidate stands above the rest.…

With just a few days left until a potential labor dispute leading to a lockout Major League Baseball is seeing a major frenzy with a bunch of free agents signing early. Major names coming off the board such as Kevin Gausman, Robbie Ray, Max Scherzer, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and more. Where will others like Javier Baez and Carlos Correa end up?…

The offseason is here after the Atlanta Braves win their first World Series title since 1995. Lots of questions surrounding the local baseball teams here in New York and John Stewart joins me to break down the latest and what our offseason wish lists are for the Mets and Yankees.

A look at September baseball and how the playoff races will shape up. Plus John Stewart joins me as we discuss it all plus give our last month picks for the major awards across baseball.

There's a lot of turmoil surrounding the Mets and Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez are in the middle of it all. Getting all sensitive to the fans booing an underperforming team for the better part of 2 months.

What's it going to take for the Mets and Red Sox to turn it around? Both teams have relinquished a division lead that they have held for most of the season but now are looking up at other teams. The Giants continue on their impressive ways, how are they getting it done??

The trade deadline has passed as teams make their final adjustments for the stretch run. Discussing the winners and losers and who could have done more at the deadline. Also, a look ahead to the final stretch of the long season.

The trade deadline is just three days away and I take a look at where some of the big names are heading and who's going to make the playoff push. Max Scherzer, Joey Gallo, Trevor Story headline the trading block.

We've reached the all star break and the home run derby commenced with Pete Alonso winning a 2nd straight derby. Commissioner Rob Manfred met the media and spoke about the potential rules changes coming 2022 and more.

We've reached the actual halfway point as most teams have reached the Game 81 mark. John Stewart joins as we discuss the historic first halves of Jacob deGrom and Shohei Ohtani, the MLB and the sticky stuff, and the recent news of the Trevor Bauer sexual assault allegations. plus first half awards and thoughts on the Mets and Yankees.…

Jacob deGrom just continues to blow away hitters. Padres-Dodgers picks back up tonight with a great pitching matchup and plenty more on tap as we are closing in on the end of June.