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The NephewsSky Falling in the Bronx?It's been a while since we really checked in on the Yankees and we bring our old friend Duanny B back to talk all things pinstripes. This...would have been a very different episode a month ago. While the Bronx Bombers have had a fantastic first half, the cracks are quickly beginning to show and it has our Yankees experts tearing his hair out. Are the Yankees set for another disappointing second half and an also-ran playoff run or will this year be different than the last two? We give you the good, the bad, and the ugly from 161...2024-07-0850 minThe NephewsNot Great, Bob!Welp this has not been a good week for the Mets by any stretch of the imagination. Playing against two divisional rivals, the squad was barely able to avoid sweeps in each series. Pitching hasn't been great, Edwin Diaz has been struggling, but it's the offense that has been just awful. It's another streak in a season full of them leaving us to wonder what this team truly is. After breaking down all of that dreck, we highlight a few players around the league having either really good or really starts to the year and what we expect out...2024-05-171h 03The NephewsThe Rollercoaster Rolls OnMay rolls in with another week of highs and lows for the Mets. We break down the split against the Cubs starting with the controversial Pete Alonso play at home, then move on to the dreadful performance against the Rays before talking about a promising pair of games against the Cardinals. Christian Scott's debut, the continued resurgence of Francisco Lindor, and hopefully a slump-busting performance from Alonso have us looking up just in time for a big set of divisional series. Plus it's the 8-year anniversary of one of the greatest home runs ever hit, so how could we...2024-05-101h 08The NephewsUps and DownsThe Nephews are back to break down this week in Mets land. It's been more bad than good, however with some very exciting highlights including the debut of J.D. Martinez and a pair of brilliant and sorely needed starting pitching performances. We discuss what this rotation may look like in the near future as Tylor Megill, David Peterson, and Kodai Senga are all getting healthy quickly. Finally we take a healthy trip around the majors with an in-depth look at the current standings vs our preseason predictions. Check out our IG and Twitter (I'm never calling that thing...2024-05-041h 19The NephewsMets Go Streaking ft. Doc Gooden!We've been looking forward to this episode for a long time as Mets legend Dwight Gooden was good enough to take some time for an interview with us after a very busy week. At the end of a lengthy meet and greet at Murphy's Bar in Astoria, Dr. K was gracious enough to hang around a little longer for a pair of knuckleheads with a microphone. It also helps that the Mets had an outstanding week! Come for the Doc Gooden interview, stay for the breakdown of the Pirates sweep and surprising series victory against the vaunted Dodgers. 2024-04-2357 minThe NephewsWhat a Difference a Week MakesApril is a weird baseball month. Last week the Mets looked like a 70 win team, now they look dangerous! We break down the squad taking the first series against the vaunted Braves including a game that could be remembered as a season defining win. From there we recap the Royals and look forward to the Pirates and Dodgers series. We're only a few days away from Doc Gooden's appearance at Murphy's Bar in Astoria! Friday, April 19th from 7-9pm, be there or be square! 2024-04-1747 minThe NephewsNot What You Want, But...The Mets have stumbled out of the gate, then stepped on a rake, and then stepped in dog doo. It was an abysmal start to the year for the squad, but there are some bright spots and maybe even some signs of life. We break down the struggles as well as the silver linings including a nice first turn through the rotation and nice performances from Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez. From there we spin around the league and discuss another year's worth of devastating pitching injuries. Enjoy! 2024-04-0946 minThe NephewsOpening Day Mets Preview!After a long hiatus The Nephews are finally back to preview the 2024 Mets squad! It's been a long time since we joined you but we are back just in time. There are a lot of new faces and one in particular has us pumped for the season! We also cover the massive story that has baseball's $700 million man in some hot water as well as give our picks for the major awards. Check us out on social media @nephewspod for those picks as well. Also in the episode is a major announcement. Enjoy! 2024-03-2756 minThe NephewsCharmin Soft BravesThat's a wrap on the division series and here come the fight for the pennants! Sweet Baby J and I bring you analysis of all the happenings of the 5 game sets including surprising sweeps, big time dingers, and a team and fan base that is almost too soft to believe. We also preview next week in baseball as the chase for the World Series is down to 4 teams. Enjoy! 2023-10-141h 12The NephewsWC Recaps, Mets Nonsense, and DS PreviewsWe're back in the saddle again bringing you some October Baseball analysis! 4 sweeps in the Wild Card series were a bit disappointing but they set up some bomb looking series in the Divisional round. Sweet Baby J and I break it all down for you as well as touching on another Mets GM scandal. We just cannot stay out of the news. But the focus here is on the playoffs and getting you set up with all of the tasty do-or-die matchups! We hope you enjoy! 2023-10-071h 13The NephewsMets FO moves and Wild Card PreviewIt's been a while baseball fans but we couldn't stay away forever. We bring you this episode from baseball's final regular season day! Plenty of Mets talk to be had with David Stearns getting the job to run the ship and the fresh news of Buck Showalter's departure. Spoiler alert: there are bright times ahead. From there we dive into the Wild Card round! We break down all 8 teams in the 4 short series and fill out our playoff brackets. You will not believe who Sweet Baby J has in the World Series! We'll be back throughout October because playoff...2023-10-031h 15The NephewsRanking the Playoff ContendersWe are back and it's a full house on this episode! We start by explaining the reason that the Mets are tanking, move on to talk about just how bad it is in the Bronx, and then we finally turn our attention to the teams that are actually winning games this year. We break down the playoff contenders by tier and tell you who we think is for real, who is for show, and who would be fun. Enjoy! 2023-08-231h 11The NephewsTrade Deadline RecapThere was a ton that went down during last week's trade deadline. Good teams adding, bad teams selling, the Yankees not doing anything, and the Mets just absolutely tanking. It took us a couple of days to get our emotions in check to talk reasonably and even longer to edit our marathon recap session but it is finally here! We start with the Mets of course and the new and saddening direction that the front office has taken, but then we cover the whole damn deadline. So many teams maneuvering this road in fascinating ways while the Yankees are...2023-08-071h 06The NephewsTrade Deadline Special!Hey baseball fans, it's trade season! The Nephews are back to cover all of your trade deadline questions. From buyers to sellers, big deals and small there is sure to be a lot of action in the coming days. As for the Mets, we last told you they needed to go 12-3 or 13-2 coming out of the break and...they haven't. Sometimes it's better to accept that a season won't end in a playoff run and then you can enjoy the games again! We each give some predictions here and some of them are humdingers! Be sure to...2023-07-2645 minThe NephewsAll Star Break!It's stretch time for the baseball season and we break down the state of the league starting with our Mets. Spoiler alert: it's going to be an uphill climb. The Mets did have an exciting week and a 6 game winning streak, but lost the disappointment-bowl to the Padres and, well, one of us is already out. How many games are they allowed to lose before the calendar turns to August? The answer is inside. Be sure to check out our IG @nephewspod as well as our friends @sheahello and enjoy! 2023-07-141h 05The NephewsHalfway to NowhereWe are officially through the halfway point of the season and it is just not looking great for either New York club. We have been quoting Yogi Berra and saying "it's getting late early" for a while now, well it's late. Is there hope on the horizon? We chop up what is left in this Mets season. We also welcome Duanny B back on the show for the first time in a while and talk about some Yanks! Spoiler alert: they're not as good as their record, but perfect games are cool! It's the first time in a while t...2023-07-041h 06The NephewsThe Mets Stink Right Now, Part DeuxWhat a difference a week makes...actually jk lmao there isn't much of a difference. The Mets are still bad. Errors on the field and the basepaths, unacceptable starting pitching from supposed aces, and inconsistent offense have brought this team to a 33-38 record as we are only 10 games away from the midpoint of the season. When will it end? In fact, they are so frustrating to watch and talk about that we actually spend most of the episode taking a spin around the rest of the league. If you haven't taken a look across MLB yet this year...2023-06-1958 minThe NephewsThe Mets Stink Right NowHey baseball fans, the Nephews are back after a long absence to tell you this: The Mets absolutely stink right now. We break down what is going on with this dumpster fire, who needs to stay and who needs to go, and what we expect going forward. We are also happy to announce that we are now members of the Shea Hello Media team! We are one of many Mets-loving content creators that are being brought together under this new company. Hop over to Twitter and IG and give a follow to Shea Hello for more Nephews and other...2023-06-0949 minThe NephewsWest Coast MetsThe Mets embarked on a long west coast trip and have righted the ship in many ways. The Nephews are here to recap the Oakland sweep and Dodgers series as well as react to the Max Scherzer ejection. Or maybe we should call it the Phil Cuzzi ejection. So dumb. So while there is much more good news than bad, there are still roadbumps in this early season. We also briefly check in on the Yankees and talk some airline popcorn. Check out our IG for 'Look it Up,' curveballs, standings updates and much more! 2023-04-211h 09The NephewsBaseball is Back!Baseball is back and so are The Nephews. We go over the first two weeks of Mets baseball and give our outlook on the upcoming road trip. There are plenty of good and troubling things to cover over this early portion of the season so tune in to catch up on all the action. Head over to our IG profile page @nephewspod for 'Look it Up' and enjoy! 2023-04-1439 minThe Nephews2023 NL Preview!HAPPY OPENING DAY BAY-BEEEE!!! It's finally here and games that matter will be played today. To celebrate, we have broken down the entire National League for you. We give you full predictions of dvision winners, MVP, Cy Young winners, and we guess the rrecords of every team. Grab a hot dog and a beer, put on some baseball, and listen to what you can expect in the Senior Circuit in 2023. Make sure to give us a follow on IG @nephewspod wherer we will be updating our record predictions vs. the current standings all year. Don't be afraid to tell...2023-03-301h 14The Nephews2023 AL Preview!Baseball season is only days away and that means it is time for the Annual Nephews AL Preview! We start off by recapping the epic final rounds of the WBC and the gift that was the tournament's last at-bat. From there, we jump right into it and go division by division picking the winners, the losers, and the final records of each and every team! Check out our IG @nephewspod for our record predictions as well as a bunch of WBC highlights on 'Look it Up!' Don't be afraid to sound off in the comments about how terrible...2023-03-271h 19The NephewsWBC Update and Live Reaction to the Edwin Diaz InjuryWe were recording last night and as we were espousing how awesome the WBC has been, our hearts were ripped from our chests as Edwin Diaz crumpled to the ground. Come for the tournament coverage, stay for the brutality that is Mets fandom. Head over to our Instagram @nephewspod for a quick look it up and enjoy the episode you sickos. 2023-03-1736 minThe NephewsMets Roster DecisionsHey Baseball Fans! The Nephews are back with you and this episode, it's all about the Mets. The roster has taken shape and while most of the personnel decisions are easy enough to suss out, there are still some bullpen and bench calls to make. Will the kids make the roster? Who will round out this bullpen? Keep in mind, we recorded this on Sunday night the 5th and assumed health across the board for the exercise. Feel free to hit us up on Twitter and Instagram @nephewspod to tell us how dumb we are! Hope you enjoy the...2023-03-0856 minThe NephewsAll the New Rules!Ooooh baby it is BASEBALL TIME!! With the season just over a month away, The Nephews are here to break down the biggest set of rule changes in baseball history. The pitch clock, bigger bases, shift ban, limited pitching rubber disengagements, and the balanced schedule are all coming to the big leagues this year. What in holy hell does all that mean?? We have you covered! Open up, settle in, and let us cover the new stuff from soup to nuts. We also have some fun visual aids on our Instagram @nephewspod, so head on over there and check...2023-02-241h 08The Nephews3rd Annual Hall of Fame Episode!It's that time of year again for us Nephews to act like we're important. The 2023 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown will be revealed Tuesday night the 24th so Sweet Baby J, Duanny B, and myself drew up our own ballots to get you ready. It took us three years, but we all finally agreed on a player for Hall of Fame induction! I absolutely love our HoF debates, it's my favorite episode to record each year, and this one will not disappoint. Head over to our Twitter and Instagram feeds to see our ballots and...2023-01-221h 11The NephewsCorre-Yea or Nay?Oh boy did Uncle Stevie really try and make this New Year a special one when he swept in and stole Carlos Correa from under the Giants' tree. Or did he? And should he? As of this publishing, Carlos Correa is still not officially a Met and we Nephews just have no idea what to think. We break down the possibility of Correa as well as our trepidation about the player and his possibly bum ankle. We also chat about new and returning Mets Kodai Senga, Adam Ottavino, Omar Narvaez and more. Finally we wrap up the rest of...2023-01-041h 09The NephewsMets Free Agency MadnessUncle Stevie DGAF about your luxury tax! So much to go over since we last joined you. We saw the end of the deGrom era, Steve Cohen wasting no time replacing Jake with Justin Verlander, and Brandon Nimmo signing on to be a Met for life. We cover all of that, all of the other moves from Billy Eppler, and where the team turns next. And there's more! We just had to talk about all of these crazy contracts that got handed out this week. Judge, Turner, Bogearts, all of 'em! And then for good measure, we give rapid-fire...2022-12-091h 15The NephewsWS Recap and 2023 Major AwardsHappy Thanksgiving! The Nephews are back to take you back through the 2023 Fall Classic as well as go back over our preseason MVP and Cy Young prognostications now that it's all said and done. Between the three of us, us we had both Cy Young winners predicted! Not too shabby! We also cover the Diaz and Rizzo re-signings and other notes areound the league. It's the beginning of an off-season with a ton of ramifications for both the Mets and Yanks, we will be back soon do go in depth about that. In the meantime, enjoy your turkey and...2022-11-2456 minThe NephewsRIP Yanks and World Series ThoughtsHey Baseball Fans it's time for the Fall Classic! How did we get here? Well, the Yankees fell apart at the worst possible time and lost to one of the best teams we've ever seen while one of the worst teams we've ever seen got red hot at the best possible time. We talk about what should and probably won't happen in the Bronx and give our World Series predictions. Enjoy! 2022-10-3158 minThe NephewsA Mets Tombstone and Catching Up On the PlayoffsHey Baseball Fans, The Nephews are back and ready to get back after it, even after our beloved Mets fell flat on their face in the two most important series of the year. What went wrong and how concerning is it going forward? Meanwhile, the Yankees are still in the dance making it all the way to the ALCS! We break down what this team need to do to take down the juggernaut Astros and give some thoughts on the Padres-Phillies matchup. Sorry it's been so long but one of us had to go get married! Check out our...2022-10-211h 01The NephewsMets Braves Preview and the Yankees ClinchHey Baseball fans! The Nephews are finally back together talking some Aaron Judge and the Yankees playoff outlook. The Mets play for the division starting tonight! It all comes down to this, it's pennant race baseball and there's nothing better. Check out our Instagram for Look It Up @nephewspod and be sure to subscribe, share, review, and like! Enjoy the episode and LFGM! 2022-09-3059 min
The NephewsRevisiting the Dodgers Series and the Bronx MeltdownHey baseball fans! We just had to get some coverage of the Dodgers series out there, and with the Nephews being so damn busy these days, we had the unique perspective of our good friend and die-hard Dodger fan Amanda join us with her perspective. Duanny B and I then got on the mic to discuss whatever the hell is going on in the Bronx and if there is still hope for a World Series run in Yankeesland. Be sure to hit the subscribe button since we're getting these eps out whenever we can! Also check out our IG...2022-09-061h 04The NephewsPhilly Beatdown and Subway Series Part DeuxWe just had to get back on the air to talk about the epic beatdown in Philadelphia, mention the Subway Series, and prep you for what the Mets have in front of them for the rest of the month. We won't be keeping a regular schedule going forward so make sure you hit that subscribe button to keep up to date with The Nephews! 2022-08-2528 min
The NephewsWhat Is Going On In the Bronx?Hey baseball fans, The Nephews are back with a full crew! We break down the second chapter of the Mets - Braves series and hash through the rash of injuries. We also go into the debacle uptown in a bit more depth as Duanny B joins us for the first time in a while. Be sure to check out our Instagram @nephewspod for 'Look It Up!' and enjoy! 2022-08-2052 min
The NephewsA Dream RealizedThe time has come for the Mets to unleash the two-headed monster of Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer and it would finally happen in earnest in the biggest series of the year. The Mets hosted the division rival, reigning champion Braves for 5 games and the results could not have gone better. We break down this pivotal series game by game and preview this week's upcoming 4-game set. Could the division be put away before our next episode? You'll have to listen to find out! Also, what in the world is going on in the Bronx? We cover it all. B...2022-08-1253 minThe NephewsSweeps, Trades, and Triumphant Returns.Mets fans, rejoice! What a wild week in baseball. We start with the Mets sweeping the Yankees in the Subway Series, follow that with the wildest trade deadline ever, continue with the season debut of Jacob deGrom, and finish with the biggest series of the year. We also memorialize Vin Scully, the best to ever do it. There's so much in this episode, you just have to check it out! 2022-08-051h 09
The NephewsBack From the BreakHey Baseball fans! It is time for the second half to start, and what better way for that to happen than with a Subway Series? We give a mini preview of the clash of the boroughs as well as recapping the baseball before and after the break. The real story here though is the trade deadline. What are the moves that these teams need to make to make a deep October push and why is it Juan Soto? We'll break it all down for you. Check out our Instagram @nephewspod for 'Look It Up!' and enjoy! 2022-07-2759 min
The NephewsTime for a BreakLast week, the Mets had a big test to meet in Atlanta before getting a well-deserved break over the All-Star break. The Yankees also had a four-game set in Fenway where we would see how these two AL East teams stacked up against each other. We cover how these two 1st place squads fared against their divisional rivals and preview the next few series. The Nephews are also going to take a week off for the Midsummer Classic. Who knows, next time we join you we may be talking about the return of Jacob deGrom! Be surer to follow...2022-07-1559 min
The NephewsThe Midway PointIt's officially halfway through the 2022 season! After a couple of easier series, where do the Mets and Yankees stand? Spoiler alert: pretty friggin good. We go over the last week in baseball for our beloved New York clubs and revisit our preseason predictions for each team around the league. Check out our Instagram @nephewspod to see our full predictions, the clips from Look It Up and plenty of other content. Enjoy! 2022-07-0851 min
The NephewsHouston, You Are a Problem.Ugh. Sound off if you also hate the friggin Astros. They're so good and it's so annoying. But even though they took games off of each of the NY teams this week, baseball is still looking good in NYC. As the All-Star break looms, so does the return of at least one Mets ace. The Yankees still have a ridiculous record-pacing win-loss record and we don't have to play those cheating jerks from Houston anymore. Check out our IG 2022-07-0159 min
The NephewsTexan ExposureThe Mets did plenty of good this week, but a bad series in Houston may have uncovered some flaws. As the team lost two more starters due to injury, does Billy Eppler need to make a move sooner than later? Also as we approach trading season, what is the offensive piece that will solidify this lineup into a World Series contender? We break it all down for you. In the Bronx, the Yankees just keep on beating the quality divisional opposition as they look forward to a big 4-game showdown vs. Houston in the Bronx. Check out our IG...2022-06-2456 min
The NephewsComing Home From the RoadHey Baseball Fans! The Mets finished up their grueling road trip against the Angels and finally came home to Queens to face the Brewers. While there have been some bumps on the road, all in all, the Amazins continued playing winning baseball. As for the Yankees, I guess they just don't lose anymore. Not only do they have the best record in baseball, they and Aaron Judge are on pace to shatter records. We break it all down, even from vacation! Head over to our Instagram @nephewspod for "Look It Up!" and enjoy! 2022-06-1859 min
The NephewsCalifornia Knows How To BaseballThe Mets embarked on a daunting West Coast road trip last week and survived! We break down each game of the prime-time Dodgers series and go over the less exciting happenings in San Diego. As for the Yankees, they just keep on rolling and their starting rotation just refuses to give up runs, or even baserunners! New York is still the capitol of baseball as we are approaching mid-June and it is lovely. Check out our IG @nephewspod for 'Look It Up!' and enjoy! 2022-06-1059 min
The NephewsThe Calm Before the StormThe Mets had 6 consecutive divisional series before a daunting west coast road trip and how did they do? I guess you'll have to listen to find out. Just kidding, they won every friggin game! How good are they? What can we expect this week in California? How bad are the Phillies? We cover it all. Also, the Yankees are not too shabby themselves as they earn a split in Tampa amidst a ton of injuries. Be sure to check out our IG for more content and LFGM! 2022-06-0359 min
The NephewsSquashing the Injury BugHey Baseball Fans! The Nephews are back to break down an injury riddled week. The Mets have lost Max Scherzer and remain without Jacob deGrom and Tylor Megill but keep up their winning ways while the Yankees have lost 4 big bullpen arms. Breakdowns of the Colorado and San Francisco series are inside as well as analysis of the Bronx Bombers vs. Baltimore and Chicago. Both teams are still in first place, but have wounds to lick and tough competition looming on the schedule. As always, be sure to check out our Instagram for more content and enjoy! 2022-05-2755 min
The NephewsCautiously OptimisticHey Baseball Fans! We are back after a brief Irish hiatus and what a time in New York baseball it is. Both teams continue to roll, but there is reason for concern. This episode was recorded moments after Max Scherzer pulled himself out of Wednesday's game. While we now know (spoiler alert) that he will miss significant time, we still think this Mets team is still very impressive and we break down why. Also, that team up in the Bronx ain't too shabby either. These teams are either flawed or injured, but their record is still what matters in...2022-05-2052 min
The NephewsNew York: Capital of BaseballThe calendar has turned to May and these two New York baseball clubs are still scorching hot! We give you all of the ins and outs. How sustainable is this fast start? Are we seeing the beginnings of something more than just a really good April? We break it all down for you. Make sure to check out our Instagram page @nephewspod for 'Look it Up!' and more content. Off next week, catch you later in the month. Enjoy! 2022-05-0651 min
The NephewsSix Series in a Row!!Baseball fans, the Mets have gone from having a hot start to being a genuine problem in the National League. In this episode we cover the last game against the Giants, the Diamondbacks series and the first two games against the Cardinals. The contributions are coming from all over, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. We break it all down for you. After the Mets talk we take a look at the Yankees and their improbably winning ways. Be sure to follow us on IG @nephewspod for 'Look it Up' and more #content. Enjoy! 2022-04-291h 13The NephewsThe Mets' Hot Start!Another week in baseball has transpired and our Metsies are still hot! We break down the home opener, the Diamondbacks series, and the Giants doubleheader. The news for the Yankees is not as good, we tell you what to expect there. We also have a very exciting new sponsorship to announce and some new Citi Field activities to guide you to. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram for more content. Keep up with the baseball season and the New York teams with the Nephews! 2022-04-2241 min
The NephewsOpening Week 2022!For the first time since last September we have actual live Mets baseball to cove for you! Baseball is back and it is glorious. The Mets have started the season with a bang and we break down the club's 5-2 first week. We also hop over the bridge and visit Yankeesland to analyze what has gone down and what to expect in the Bronx this year. We're thrilled to be back weekly with you, enjoy the episode and LFGM! 2022-04-1549 min
The Nephews2022 NL Preview on Opening Day!!The best day of the year is finally here! Happy Opening Day!!! To celebrate, we drop our long-awaited NL Preview. Division winners, wild cards, and records for every National League club are enclosed. We have some hot takes (wait until you hear what I say about the Pirates) and finish it off with our MVP and Cy Young picks. Go get yourself a hot dog and a beer and turn on a baseball game! It's baseball season!!! 2022-04-071h 16
The Nephews2022 AL PreviewIt's just about to be baseball season! The Nephews are here to get you ready for this year by breaking down the entire American League. From division to division we touch each and every team in the AL, even the poopy ones. Check out our Instagram page throughout the year as we'll update the standings each and every week compared to our projections. Be sure to sound off in the comments and tell us how dumb/brilliant we are and enjoy!! 2022-04-051h 08
The NephewsLockout RecapSo, funny story, we recorded this episode nearly a month ago on the last night of the lockout. We had no idea that the MLBPA and MLB would actually figure it out and end the lockout the very next day. So I've been sitting on this episode for a while now and instead of throwing it away as old news, we'll publish it now. If you're interested in what really went on during the 99-day lockout, give us a listen. We hope you enjoy! 2022-04-0132 min
The NephewsBaseball is Back!!And so are we. The Nephews return upon the lifting of the lockout and the wild condensed free agency period we just witnessed. Who plays for what team now? We touch on all of the major deals. How good can the Mets be with their three-headed rotation? Are the Yankees going to be any good? How is a team like the Dodgers possible? We break it all down. Thank you for your patience while we took the lockout fueled offseason off. We are thrilled that baseball is back and so are we! Enjoy! 2022-03-2846 min
The Nephews2nd Annual Hall of Fame Episode!Baseball fans, wake up! I know the lockout has us all bummed, but this is a very important week for the history of our game and how the last 30 seasons will be remembered. The voting for the 2022 Hall of Fame ballot is all but wrapped up and will be revealed in just a few days. This is the most controversial ballot of all time. It's the last chance for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa, and Curt Schilling to get in and the first chance for David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez. We ourselves voted and voted quite differently. Listen...2022-01-2259 min
The NephewsOur Newest UncleMerry Christmas and Happy New Year, Baseball Fans! We hope your holiday season has been great, ours was so good that we got a new uncle! The Nephews are back to present our newest family member, Uncle Buck Showalter. We also bring you up to speed on the CBA negotiations and Mages presents his CBA proposal! Let us know on Twitter and IG @nephewspod what you think of it. Finally we review the crazy week of trades and signings that went down just before the lockout started. 'Look it Up' is back so be sure to head over to o...2021-12-2759 min
The NephewsThe CBA and Uncle Stevie's BagsIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Oh last week was so great, with Uncle Stevie out there chucking money around and every Mets fan rejoicing. Marte! Escobar! Canha! SCHERZER!! And then the clock struck midnight on Wednesday and the lockout began. We review the Mets' epic spending spree of course, but we use the bulk of this installment to talk about the CBA. What are the issues on the table? What concessions do each side need to make to make progress? How long is this forsaken lockout going to last? We do our...2021-12-0659 min
The NephewsQuick Hit: Billy Eppler, Thor's Out, and Major AwardsHappy Thanksgiving, baseball fans! We took a break from our break to quickly discuss the Mets' new GM Billy Eppler and the surprising departure of fan favorite and Marvel model Noah Syndergaard. We also go over the winners of baseball's major awards that we predicted back in March. Once again, those predictions were mostly swings and misses, but there was one foretelling that came to pass. Hope you enjoy the episode, your holiday, and your early evening turkey nap! 2021-11-2520 min
The NephewsSeason Finale and Fall Classic Recap!Hey Baseball fans, we're back with our finale of season 3 and to recap the World Series. Did you miss any of the Fall Classic? Don't worry, we have you covered as we go over the events game-by-game. Who delivered the biggest performances, who didn't show up, how did Atlanta pull this off? How in the world did Mages get his MVP pick right? We cover all of it. We also want to thank you our listeners as we wrap our third season and publish our 40th episode! Stay tuned, the 4th season is not far away. Head over to...2021-11-1144 min
The NephewsPennant Series Recap!Baseball fans, the World Series is here!! Maybe it's not the matchup we all were hoping for, but if you like powerful lineups, these two teams are going to bludgeon each other for the next 10 days. We will catch you up on all of last week's ALCS and NLCS action game-by-game and discuss the wild moments, surprising decisions, and clutch performances. Be sure to check out our IG for 'Look it Up' and enjoy! 2021-10-2644 min
The NephewsDS Recaps and Pennant Series Preview!Hey baseball fans, what a wild week of baseball we just watched! If you missed any of it, don't worry the Nephews are here to recap all of it and preview the two upcoming Championship Series! We also were recording during that wild 9th inning of Game 5 between the Dodgers and the Giants, so you can listen to our live reactions to that craziness! Buckle up, it'll be a wild rest of October. Enjoy! 2021-10-1552 min
The NephewsPlayoff Baseball Has Arrived!The best time of the year is finally here, it's time for October baseball!! The Nephews are back for the second time this week to recap the Wild Card games (one of which we were watching while recording) and preview the Divisional Series. Be sure to give us a listen in a hurry as the ALDS is underway and the NLDS will start in just a couple of hours. We also cover the departure of Luis Rojas and the failed recruitment of Theo Epstien. Check out our IG @nephewspod for 'Look it Up!' and for daily playoff preview...2021-10-0847 min
The NephewsWild Card Preview!Hey Baseball fans, it's Wild Card day!! We give you a recap of baseball's final regular season day and preview tonight and tomorrow's wild card games. Yankees vs. Red Sox and Dodgers vs. Cardinals. Who's got the pitching edge? Will anyone get caught with sticky stuff? How in the world is a 106-win team in this predicament? We ask all the hard questions. The AL game is in just a few hours and the NL game is tomorrow so give us half an hour to get you ready for the wildest of the baseball playoffs! 2021-10-0535 min
The NephewsThe Final CountdownThe final week of the MLB season is here! The Mets have been eliminated from contention but there's still plenty to talk about as there are a total of 9 teams still vying for division titles or wild card spots. We recorded this last Sunday during the big Yankees-Red Sox game so you can hear our reactions to that wild game as they happened! The MVP and Cy Young contenders also only have these last 6 days to solidify their grasp on those prestigious awards. October is around the corner, we have all of your bases covered. Head over to our...2021-09-2831 min
The NephewsIt's Over, Bro.It has been a ride, but the time has come to finally call it: the Mets season is over. While not yet mathematically eliminated, the team crumbled down the stretch and have spent all of the numerous chances that they had to get hot and make a playoff push. Meanwhile the Yankees aren't quite there yet, but they too are teetering on the edge of the abyss. Sweet Baby J and Mages attempt to put together a moratorium on a disappointing season while laying out the Yankees' chances. We also lay out the likely playoff matchups that are d...2021-09-2245 min
The NephewsNot So Cakey After AllHey baseball fans, The Nephews are back! It's a packed episode as we go over what should have been a cakewalk of a stretch for the Mets and the descent to reality of the Yankees. We also assess the two New York managers, summarize the 2020 Hall of Fame class, preview this weekend's Subway Series, and recap the standings and major award races. Check out our IG page @nephewspod and keep an eye out on Saturday as Duanny B and Mages will be in attendance for the Mets vs. Yankees matchup and will go live! Click, subscribe, share, and LFGM!2021-09-1043 min
The NephewsWhat Do I Do With My Thumbs?Hey baseball fans the Nephews are back with a couple of weeks worth of baseball insight. The Mets went through the Meat Grinder portion of their schedule and couldn't buy a hit while the Yankees have surged to the top of the AL Wild Card standings. What a difference a month makes. So one could say thumbs up to the Yanks and thumbs down to the Mets...don't worry we cover that too. Be sure to check out our IG @nephewspod to follow along with 'Look It Up' and enjoy! 2021-09-0156 min
The NephewsOh, How the Turn Tables... We are living in the Uspide Down! All of the sudden, the Yankees are good and fun to watch and the Mets can't buy a hit when it matters! What in the H-E-double-hockey-sticks just happened? The Nephews are here to break it all down for you. Plus we go over all of the madness from the craziest trade deadline ever! Be sure to check us out on IG @nephewspod to follow along with 'Look It Up!' and enjoy! 2021-08-1243 min
The NephewsBaseball Becomes Un-Stuck.We're back with our newest installment! The Mets faced some pretty decent teams this week and the Yankees traveled to Boston for a consequential four-game set. How did the squads do and what does it mean for this week's trade deadline? We catch you up on all of it. We also revisit the state of offense in baseball since MLB addressed the sticky situation that had plagued the league. Which pitchers had suspicious drops in spin rates? We pull up some charts from baseballsavant.com to get to the bottom of it. Check out our IG and Twitter @nephewspod...2021-07-2855 min
The NephewsSecond Half: Commence!The second half of the season has begun! This week started with the best All-Star festivities in sports with the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game and we recap all of it. We're pretty certain that Pete Alonso was assembled in a factory specifically to hit dingers. Once real baseball returned, there was less fun as the Yankees faced a Covid outbreak and the Mets faltered against the Pirates. What does it all mean? Are these teams buying or selling? We break it all down for you. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @nephewspod for 'Look It Up...2021-07-2150 min
The NephewsOooohh, We're Halfway There...Hey baseball fans we are back to wrap up the first half! The Mets and the Yankees have continued on divergent paths and go into the All-Star break in vastly different places. Will the Yankees blow it all up? How much help do the Mets need to achieve something special this year? We cover all of it including recapping the first half and we check in on our preseason award picks! Enjoy! 2021-07-1449 min
The NephewsSubway Series and ASG preview!So the Subway Series happened and it is quite clear who the best team in New York is as the 7 train proved its dominance over the B, D, and 4 trains. We recap the whole series as well as the last week in Mets and Yankees land. We're also big fans of the All-Star Game and since the rosters have just been announced, we talk about snubs and preview the game! Be sure to check out our Instagram page @NephewsPod for 'Look It Up' and Mets game previews and enjoy! 2021-07-0754 min
The NephewsRacing Through JuneHey baseball fans, we're back with all of the Mets and Yankees recaps over the past two weeks! How have the Mets held on to first place without offense? Will the real Yankees please stand up? Why is Joe Girardi such a tool?! We'll try and answer all of these questions and more as we take you through the league. Be sure to look up our Instagram profile page to follow along with 'Look it Up!' We hope you enjoy! 2021-06-3049 min
The NephewsRewriting the UnwrittenHey baseball fans, we're back with one of our B sides! In this episode, we cover the unwritten rules of baseball, update you on the sticky situation across the game, air out our own pet peeves, and we go Under the Radar and bring you up to speed on the chase for the Stanley Cup. Be sure to check out our Instagram and Twitter accounts @nephewspod and LFGM! 2021-06-2348 min
The NephewsJacob deGrom...and everyone else.Hey baseball fans, the Nephews are back to round up the first half of June for you and there is only one place to start. Jacob deGrom has led the Mets to the top of the NL East and is in the midst of perhaps the most dominant stretch by a pitcher ever. Can he keep this up and can the Mets keep winning? We also hop over to the Bronx where the news is not as good but, hey, it's a long season. Our 'Look It Up' is stacked this week too, be sure to check out our...2021-06-1650 min
The NephewsThe Year of the Pitcher v2.0Man, what does it take to get a hit around here? Batters around the game are floundering and pitchers are having historic success. We haven't seen these numbers since 1968! That's why we've dubbed this season the Year of the Pitcher v2.0. Why is it so much harder for offenses this year? Is it that the batters are just bad or are the pitchers really this good? Is something sinister going on? Dun dun DUUUNNN!!! We STICK to the numbers, which is really the GLUE of the issue. Get it?? Hope you enjoy, be sure to head over to our...2021-06-0942 min
The NephewsThe IL All-Star 1st Place Mets!Hey baseball fans, the Nephews are back with our bi-weekly recap of all things NY baseball. The Yankees were bad, and then really good, and now bad again? The Mets are all injured, and yet still winning games. It's been a wild month leading up to Memorial Day, we cover it all. Be sure to look us up on our Instagram page to follow along with the 'Look It Up!' segment and enjoy! 2021-06-0359 min
The NephewsChemistry Til It Blows UpWe're back with one of our B-side episodes! In this chapter we discuss the magic mixture we call chemistry. Does a team need more alpha-competitors or class clowns? What's the alchemy? What do managers even do anymore? We dive into it all. We also welcome Robbie Niland back on to get you ready for the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea F.C. Enjoy! 2021-05-2648 min
The NephewsThe Critters of FlushingHey Baseball fans, the Nephews are back with our bi-weekly round-up of Mets baseball, Yankees baseball, and all of the other action around the league. Was there a rat or a raccoon or nothing at all in the tunnel in Citi Field last week? Does it matter? We think it does and explain why. Also, Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole are rising above the rest of the league and Yankees wins are pouring in. All of this and more in the episode! Be sure to head over to our Instagram profile page and follow along with our 'Look It...2021-05-1948 min
The NephewsAnalyticsThe Nephews are back to discuss the analytics revolution that is changing the game as we know it. What are analytics and what tangible effects are they having on the game? Is it a good thing or not? We go through it all! We also are thrilled to have Colin Cosell join us on Under the Radar. Colin is a man of many talents, including being the PA announcer of the Mets, Stonybrook Athletics, the New York Riptide as well as a podcaster himself as the host of "The Sport of Entertainment." Be sure to look us up on T...2021-05-1350 min
The NephewsIt's Gonna Be MayHey baseball fans, The Nephews are here to break down all of the late April action with the Mets, the Yankees, and all around the league with our newest episode! What can we make of these two teams? Can the Yankees win without hitting homers? Can the Mets win without hitting anything? Well, we discuss. Be sure to check out our Instagram profile (@nephewspod) to follow along with the "Look It Up!" segment and view the highlights. LFGM! 2021-05-0552 min
The NephewsFriggin' Instant ReplayHey baseball fans, The Nephews are back with our B-Side edition. We dive into some deeper topics around the game and this week, the topic is friggin' instant replay. We also celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, go through all of the wacky new Minor League rule experiments and dive Under the Radar into the boxing ring with one of our favorite guests, Mighty George Maldarelli. Hope you enjoy, be sure to hit that subscribe button and look us up on Instagram and Twitter @nephewspod! 2021-04-2845 min
The NephewsIt's Early, Bro. Hey Baseball fans, we're back! It's the first episode with a full slate of baseball to talk about and we cover it all from the good start from the Mets, the terrible baseball being played in the Bronx, and a myriad of other special performances and series around the game. Be sure to look us up on Instagram and follow along with all of our content, including "Look It Up!" where we post the highlights of our favorite moments from the first two weeks of the year. We'll be back next week with our B Side of this talk, a...2021-04-2143 min
The NephewsOpening Weekend!! It's finally here, the 2021 season is underway! The Nephews have you covered, we talk about all of the events of the first few series of the year with the Mets, the Yankees and around the game. We highlight some great or odd moments from the first weekend in our new segment 'Look It Up!' and you can visit our Instagram page @nephewspod to see the videos. We also give our best bets for the MVPs and Cy Youngs in each league but mostly we are here to celebrate the return of baseball that matters. Enjoy! 2021-04-0843 min
The NephewsFantasy Baseball Primer!We're sooooo close! Baseball is one week away and that means that so is your fantasy draft. 2021 may be the most difficult year ever to draft a fantasy baseball team! The Nephews let you know what you will need for draft day and give some very experienced pointers. We also go Under the Radar and catch you up on the UEFA Champions League football! Quarterfinal draws are out and they are juicy. It's our last episode before the season! Enjoy! 2021-03-251h 03
The NephewsNational League Preview!After breaking down the AL last time, The Nephews are back with a preview of the entire National League! We also go Under the Radar into the world of shuffleboard. Jonathan Schnapp from the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club joins us once again and outlines the club's plans for modified reopening! The light at the end of this pandemic tunnel is getting bigger and brighter by the day! Be sure to check out our Insta and Twitter @nephewspod to let us know how bad our predictions are. Enjoy and LFGM! 2021-03-081h 16
The NephewsAmerican League Preview!It's snowy in New York but sunny in Florida and baseball season is rapidly approaching! We catch you up on the current events from our beloved NY teams and then dive in and break down the entire American League. Who will take their divisions, who'll make the wild cards, who is just trash? We'll guide you through team by team. Under the Radar deals with the world of tennis and the Australian Open. Enjoy the preview and take notes, you'll be able to throw our predictions right back in our faces at the end of the season!2021-02-231h 11
The NephewsRemembering Hank AaronThe Nephews are back! A ton has happened since our last episode, including the loss of one of the greatest to ever don a uniform, Hank Aaron. We look back at his career and his immeasurable impact on our game as well as catching you up on all of the news around baseball. The off-season took a while to get going, but has gone into overdrive since we last joined you and we cover it all. Enjoy!"Hank Aaron - 715th Home Run - three different calls" by Rob Adams provided via archive.org, is used in...2021-02-1058 min
The NephewsHall of Fame Episode (Part II)Part 2 is here and we actually talk about the Hall of Fame! We break down the ballot and share our thoughts and votes. In fact, check out our ballots on Instagram and Twitter @nephewspod! With no slam-dunk candidates, the names of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens loom largely this year. We delve into our opinions on the Steroid Era and what to do with the stars who played in it. It is a spirited and important discussion, we hope you enjoy! 2021-01-2437 min
The NephewsHoF Part I: Mets/Yanks news and UFC 257 previewHey everyone! We're back to break down all of the news with the Yankees (good!) and the Mets (bad!). We also go 'Under the Radar' with our good friend George to get you ready for Saturday night's UFC 257. We tried to get our Hall of Fame conversation in, but there was so much to talk about that this is only part 1. Part 2 is only a few days away and we will dive deep into this year's Hall of Fame Ballot as well as our feelings on the steroid era and its players. Hope you enjoy!2021-01-2332 min
The NephewsEmergency Lindor Episode!We just couldn't wait. Mages, Duanny B and Sweet Baby J just had to react to the massive news. The Steve Cohen era has officially begun and Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco are Mets! Join us as we revel in the biggest Mets trade in over 20 years in this quick hitting mini-episode.2021-01-1316 min
The NephewsNephews Down on the FarmIt's our last pre-Lindor era episode! After the Padres lit the baseball world on fire with their trades, we take a look at what the farms systems look like for each New York squad. We also go 'Under the Radar' with shuffleboard! Jonathan and Ashley from the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club talk about the streaming Shufflinsanity tournament and some ins and outs of the game. Enjoy!2021-01-0836 min
The NephewsChristmas Episode!Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Nephews! On this episode, we cover the Mets' new GM and catcher, James McCann. We also go over some Yankees news and we look back at all the presents that our clubs have given us in December, from the great trades to the not so great signings. In Under the Radar, we preview the upcoming NHL season and the hurdles still left to clear to drop the puck. We close out 2020 remembering Al Kaline, Lou Brock and Joe Morgan, three of the greatest ever who left us this year. Enjoy and have a...2020-12-2539 min
The NephewsYankees Off-Season PrimerGreat news, fans! Season II debuts as "The Nephews" and Duanny B, the missing link of the trilogy has finally joined us! We take a look at that other team that plays in the Bronx and take a hard look at the state of the Yankees. For a team that competed tough for the pennant last year, they certainly have some issues. Who pitches after Gerrit Cole? Is DJ LeMehieu coming back? Are the Yanks morally opposed to left handed hitters? We answer all your burning questions as we also premiere our new segment 'Under the Radar' where we...2020-12-1235 minThe NephewsMets Free Agent Extravaganza Part II: the SequelMages and Sweet Baby J are back with Part 2 of the Mets Free Agent Extravaganza! This time we get to the position players. The Mets have a very good offense, a very bad defense and glaring needs at center and catcher. How do you fix it? Who will they sign? We cover all the bases and what to expect from the dawn of the Uncle Stevie era. Be sure to follow us as our name may change between now and our next episode!2020-11-2331 minThe NephewsMets Free Agent Extravaganza Part 1The off-season is here! Mages and Sweet Baby J break down the road ahead from the mound and what the Mets need to do this winter to be competitive. From starters to relievers, free agents to rostered players: who should we target and who's garbage, we leave no stone unturned. Our savior Uncle Stevie has arrived, the sky is the limit...or as Michael would say, 'the ceiling is the roof!' Enjoy part 1, part 2 (where we get to the bats) is just a few days away!2020-11-1828 minThe NephewsWorld Series Recap!We're back with a review of this year's Fall Classic between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays! What a World Series it was, If you missed a game here or there or the whole series, Mages and Sweet Baby J have you covered with a game by game summary. We'll cover the momentum swings, the managerial decisions and crucial plays that defined this instant classic championship match-up.2020-11-0535 minThe NephewsOctober Baseball!The inaugural episode of Talkin' Baseball with Mages and Sweet Baby J! We recap the busy Divisional playoff series and preview the Championship Series pitting the Atlanta Braves against LA Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Houston Asterisks, oh sorry I mean the Astros. We talk about all of this crazy baseball as well as pay tribute to late great pitchers, some of the best to ever throw a ball. Enjoy!2020-10-2933 minThe NephewsPennant Recaps and Fall Classic Preview!It's the best time of year! We go over all of the wild decisions and plays of the two great 7-game pennant series and preview the World Series. Will the Rays win their first ring? Will the Dodgers finally be the bride and not the bridesmaid? What players and decisions will swing the series? We've got it all covered for you.2020-10-2939 min