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Break A Bat! where Baseball Meets Broadway
Now Batting: Neil Keefe
Still trying to make sense of what went wrong in Broadway's latest flop? The 2021 production of New York Yankees Baseball certainly goes down as one of the most polarizing and frustrating shows that loyal fans of the team have seen in recent years, going well beyond the one-sided Wild Card Game finale in Boston. Searching for many answers on what lies ahead in what will truly be a fascinating offseason, host Al Malafronte welcomes Neil Keefe to The Batter's Box for Episode 106. Keefe is the founder of the popular New York Yankees blog and podcast, Keefe To The City.
2021-10-20
43 min
The Music Challenge Podcast
Neil Young Retrospective
Neil Young is the subject of this retrospective look at his career and character through the prism of four of his great albums: Harvest, Tonight's the Night, Live Rust, and Mirror Ball. Jump down the musical rabbit hole with us as we explore this great instrumentalist and singer. Come for the Music, but stay for the conversation!
2021-01-19
1h 01
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Are Red Sox Worst Team in AL East?
Neil Keefe and Mike Hurley of CBS Boston talk about the Red Sox’ abysmal starting pitching, watching this Red Sox team for a full season, revisiting the team’s decision to not sign Mookie Betts, the career progression of Rafael Devers and decline of Andrew Benintendi.
2020-08-03
26 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Life Feels Somewhat Normal
Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the Yankees’ season-opening win over the Nationals, Brett Gardner batting fifth in the lineup, Gerrit Cole’s Yankees debut, the new-look Giancarlo Stanton, Tyler Wade’s best game in the majors and the expanded postseason field.
2020-07-24
27 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: From Minor League Outfielder to Major League Starter
Neil Keefe talks with former Yankees pitcher Brian Gordon about transitioning from the outfield to the mound after a decade in the minors, how Nolan Ryan helped him change positions, his first call-up the majors as a reliever with the Rangers, his unbelievable 2011 season in Triple-A, the June 15 opt out that allowed him to be a Yankee, making his first career start in Yankee Stadium, playing in the KBO in Korea and what his post-playing career has been like.
2020-07-23
31 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Yankees Baseball Is Back
Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the return of baseball and to do our annual individual Yankees over/unders to get ready for the start of the 2020 season.
2020-07-22
52 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: Fix the NHL Point System
Neil Keefe and Neil Paine of Five Thirty Eight talk about his recent Rangers-related playoff point article, how the Rangers' lack of overtime and shootout play has hurt their playoff chance and ways the NHL can improve their current point system and overtime format.
2020-03-11
32 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Another Day, Another Injury
Neil Keefe and Chris Stacy of NYY Sports Talk talk about the Luis Severino forearm injury, the never-ending injury problem with the team, J.A. Happ suddenly becoming the No. 3 starter, if the Yankees' core is injury prone and how worried Yankees fans should be right now about the team's health.
2020-02-21
24 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: The Four-Point Swing
Neil Keefe and Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda joined talk about the surprising play of this season's Blue Jackets, the void left by Artemi Panarin, the decision to not sign Sergei Bobrovsky, the team's never-ending injury bug in, the differences between John Tortorella in New York and Columbus and what the roster will look like after the trade deadline.
2020-02-14
26 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: The Six Years Since the Final
Neil Keefe and Jesse Cohen of All The Kings Men talk about the Kings' trade of Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford to Toronto, what's happened to the team since their last championship, the team's recent head coach carousel, if the franchise's organizational shift is the right plan, why Ilya Kovalchuk didn't work out in Los Angeles and current Kings who might not be Kings two weeks from now.
2020-02-10
39 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Spring Is in the Air
Neil Keefe and Newsday Yankees beat writer Erik Boland talk about the start of spring training, the questions Gerrit Cole will have to answer about his time with the Astros, the James Paxton injury news, the position player battles and how Clint Frazier avoided being traded for another offseason.
2020-02-10
28 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: Predicting Trade Deadline Plans
Neil Keefe and Allan Kreda of The New York Times talk about the three-goalie situation and if Henrik Lundqvist might now be the odd man out, the chances of a Chris Kreider extension, what to do with Ryan Strome, the possibility of Jacob Trouba or Brady Skjei getting traded and Vitali Kravtsov getting called up in the final month of the season.
2020-02-07
24 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: AL East Has Already Been Won
Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the possibility of Nolan Arenado becoming a Yankee, how easy it will be for the Yankees to win the division and more than 102 games, the mess the Red Sox are in, staying positive with Aaron Boone's managerial style and what Giancarlo Stanton needs to do to win back Yankees fans.
2020-02-04
43 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: The Biggest Game of the Season
Neil Keefe and Vince Mercoligano of the USA Today network talk about the Rangers' loss to the Blue Jackets, when the three-goalie situation will be resolved, the locker room mentatlity when it comes to making the playoffs, embracing an offense-first style of play, playing the Islanders three times in eight days and the biggest gripe among Rangers fans right now.
2020-01-21
22 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Joe Girardi Trying to End Phillies' World Series Drought He Started
Neil Keefe and Matt Higgins of CBS Philadelphia talk about the Phillies hiring former Yankees manager Joe Girardi, the Phillies' bullpen still being a major issue, the free-agent signings of Didi Gregorius and Zack Wheeler, looking back on the 2009 World Series and subsequent offseasons and expectations for the upcomning season.
2020-01-20
22 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: Rivalry Returns to the Coliseum
Neil Keefe and Mike Carver of the Isle Seat Podcast talk about the first meeting between the Rangers and Islanders, the Rangers rebuilding in the New York market, Artemi Panarin choosing the Rangers, Barry Trotz's style of play, watching former Islander Ryan Strome break out with the Rangers and how far the Islanders can go in the playoffs with their current roster.
2020-01-16
33 min
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Yankees Podcast: Red Sox Are a Mess
Neil Keefe and Mike Hurley of CBS Boston talk about the Red Sox "mutually parting of ways" with manager Alex Cora, the unusual press conference at Fenway Park with ownership and the front office, the team's recent history of firing general managers and managers, the Red Sox' plan to cut payroll and what expectations are in Boston for this season.
2020-01-16
35 min
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Rangers Podcast: Blowout in First Battle of New York
Neil Keefe and Arthur Staple of The Athletic talk about the Rangers' 6-2 win over the Islanders at the Garden, the former possibility of Artemi Panarin and Matthew Barzal on the same line for the Islanders, the Barry Trotz defense-first style of play, who is the Islanders' No. 1 goalie, what Lou Lamoriello will do in the next six weeks before the trade deadline and what expectations are for the team after last year's second-round exit.
2020-01-15
25 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: A Postseason Series Against the White Sox?
Neil Keefe and White Sox Dave of Barstool Sports talk about the White Sox’ heavy-spending offseason, the additions of Yasmani Grandal, Edwin Encarnacion and Dallas Keuchel, the breakout seasons from Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada, the career turnaround of Lucas Giolito, the future for Blake Rutherford, a possible Yankees-White Sox playoff series and the White Sox becoming the best baseball team in Chicago.
2020-01-14
34 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: One Goalie Has to Go
Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo of WFAN talk about the Rangers' recent play, comparing Artemi Panarin's Rangers tenure to that of Jaromir Jagr, Marian Gaborik and Rick Nash, line combinations, what to do with the three-goaltender situation and how David Quinn is doing in his second season.
2020-01-11
27 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Yankees Affected by Astros' Offseason
Neil Keefe and Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle talk about the 2019 ALCS, the Astros' failure to win the World Series despite being home for Games 6 and 7, A.J. Hinch's postseason management, covering Gerrit Cole and what type of person and teammate the newest Yankee is, if the Astros would really trade Carlos Correa, the Astros' rotation questions, what their sign-stealing penalty could be and how many years are left in the Astros' championship window.
2020-01-09
27 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: The Igor Shesterkin Era Has Begun
Neil Keefe and Kevin DeLury of Go Rangers Radio talk about the Rangers' impressive win over the Avalanche, the surprising call-up of Igor Shesterkin and his debut performance, predictions for how the Rangers will handle their goaltending situation, David Quinn's approval rating and being patient with Kaapo Kakko.
2020-01-08
38 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: New Year, New Season
Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the Gerrit Cole signing and Brett Gardner re-signing, the regrettable decision to not bring back Dellin Betances, the still right-handed heavy lineup and if the Yankees are done spending this offseason.
2020-01-07
34 min
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Rangers Podcast: Erik Erlendsson
Neil Keefe and Erik Erlendsson of Lightning Insider talk about the Lightning's recent blowout win over the Rangers, getting over last season's first-round sweep after the historical regular season, the play of Kevin Shattenkirk, the recent history of Lightning-Rangers trades, the Lightning legacies of Dan Girardi and Ryan Callahan and expectations this season.
2019-11-26
17 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Bryan Hoch
Neil Keefe and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com to talk about the book 'Mission 27' detailing the Yankees' last championship season, the similarities between the current Yankees and those Yankees, leaving championship opportunities on the table, the Yankees' inevitable re-signing of Brett Gardner this offseason, what will happen with Dellin Betances and the chances Yankees will sign either Gerrit Cole or Stephen Strasburg.
2019-11-14
24 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi
Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi of Bronx Pinstripes talk about if the pain of the ALCS loss has faded, if the Yankees need to rethink their postseason bullpen strategy, whether or not the Yankees should bring Didi Gregorius back, the Aroldis Chapman extension, the inevitable return of Brett Gardner, the chances Gerrit Cole signs with the Yankees and what will happen with Clint Frazier.
2019-11-07
51 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: Mike Knuble and Kevin DeLury
Neil Keefe and Kevin DeLury of Go Rangers Radio talk about the Rangers taking two steps forward and one step backward with their recent play, being optimistic about the rebuild and where the team is headed, evaluating David Quinn as a head coach and the possibility of Henrik Lundqvist finishing his career outside of New York.Former Ranger and NHL veteran Mike Knuble talks with Neil about growing up in Michigan and playing for and winning the Stanley Cup with the Red Wings, making his NHL debut in the memorable Red Wings-Avalanche brawl, his trade to the...
2019-11-06
50 min
Keefe To The City
Rangers Podcast: Tom Poti and Adam Herman
Neil Keefe and Adam Herman of Blueshirt Banter talk about the Rangers being unsure of whether they are trying to compete or rebuild, expectations for this season, why David Quinn's first season-plus has felt like Alain Vigneault, wasting the fourth line on players without a future and the defensive issues under Lindy Ruff.Former Ranger and 14-year NHL veteran Tom Poti talks with Neil about growing up a Yankees fan in Massachusetts, choosing Boston University, leaving college for the NHL, getting traded to the Rangers, the highs and lows of his time with the Rangers playing for...
2019-10-25
39 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Scott Reinen
Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen of Bronx Pinstripes talk about the Yankees' ALCS loss to the Astros, DJ LeMahieu's clutch home run will eventually be forgotten, the Yankees' postseason pitching strategy, the embarrassing offensive performance and how the Yankees can close the gap with the Astros for 2020.
2019-10-24
30 min
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Yankees Podcast: Chris Shearn
Neil Keefe and Chris Shearn talk about feeling confident about the Yankees heading into the playoffs, why the Yankees have the best possible ALDS opponent, what the lineup and rotation should be, trusting Aaron Boone in the postseason and what the Yankees have to do for this season to be considered successful.
2019-10-01
28 min
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Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi
Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about the possibility of Brett Gardner or Didi Gregroius batting third in the playoffs, Luke Voit being left off the postseason roster, if Aaron Boone has learned from his past postseason mistakes, the biggest worries for October, why the Yankees should easily win the ALDS and why the ALCS is essentially the World Series.
2019-09-30
58 min
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Yankees Podcast: Scott Reinen
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.
2019-09-12
31 min
Keefe To The City
Giants Podcast: Ed Valentine
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.
2019-09-05
25 min
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Yankees Podcast: Homer Bush and John Jastremski
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...
2019-08-01
1h 00
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Yankees Podcast: Shelley Duncan and Scott Reinen
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...
2019-07-29
42 min
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Yankees Podcast: Steve Karsay and Mike Hurley
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 over...
2019-07-26
44 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Cody Eppley and Chris Shearn
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 regu...
2019-07-22
46 min
Keefe To The City
Yankees Podcast: Shane Spencer and Andrew Rotondi
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 agai...
2019-07-15
1h 24
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Yankees Podcast: White Sox Dave
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.
2019-04-11
40 min
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Yankees Podcast: Chris McMonigle
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.
2019-04-08
43 min
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Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi
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.
2019-04-01
57 min
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Yankees Podcast: Scott Reinen
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.
2019-03-28
53 min
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Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi
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.
2018-10-26
50 min
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Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi
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.
2018-10-04
46 min
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Yankees Podcast: Scott Reinen
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.
2018-07-03
58 min
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Yankees Podcast: Erik Boland
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.
2018-06-19
34 min
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Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi
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.
2018-06-12
48 min
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Yankees Podcast: Jared Carrabis
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.
2016-08-10
35 min
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Yankees Podcast: Andrew Rotondi
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.
2016-08-09
43 min
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Yankees Podcast: John Jastremski
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.
2016-08-08
34 min
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Yankees Podcast: Brian Monzo
Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo talk about the Subway Series and if it still has juice, the Jay Bruce trade, whether or not Jeurys Familia should be trusted, Mark Teixeira's aggression at the plate and on the bases and why Yankees fans are happy he's retiring.
2016-08-05
32 min
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Yankees Podcast: Scott Reinen
Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen talk about the Yankees' trades at the deadline, which trades the Yankees should have made, being excited for the future, what to do with A-Rod and what the lineup and rotation could look like in 2017.
2016-08-04
37 min
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Yankees Podcast: Scott Reinen
Neil Keefe and Scott Reinen talk about if the Yankees should be buyers or sellers, believing in Michael Pineda and Nathan Eovaldi, why the team continues to screw over Rob Refsnyder and what to do with Mark Teixeira when he returns from the disabled list.
2016-06-24
33 min
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Andrew Rotondi
Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about about the Yankees’ recent hot run, Hal Steinbrenner's comments, Joe Girardi's bullpen management, if Rob Refsnyder will ever get a chance, the problem with the Yankees having two DHs and how Michael Pineda has become A.J. Burnett.
2016-05-24
52 min
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White Sox Dave
Neil Keefe and White Sox Dave talk about the White Sox' overachieving start to the season, the dominance of AL Cy Young favorite Chris Sale and what it's like to be a White Sox fan living in Chicago during the Cubs' resurgence.
2016-05-13
51 min
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Danny Picard
Neil Keefe and Danny Picard talk about the state of the Yankees and Red Sox, the perception of the Red Sox' roster in Boston, the end of the A-Rod and David Ortiz era and how long David Price has to prove himself.
2016-05-06
36 min
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Jared Carrabis
Neil Keefe and Jared Carrabis talk about the Yankees-Red Sox series last weekend, why Yankees fans hate their own players but Red Sox fans don't, the Pablo Sandoval situation and John Farrell being on and off the hot seat in Boston.
2016-05-05
37 min
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Andrew Rotondi
Neil Keefe and Andrew Rotondi talk about the Yankees' first two games of the season, Starlin Castro's amazing start, being worried about the health of the rotation, how the lineup should be built and what to do with Brett Gardner.
2016-04-07
43 min
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Evan Drellich
Neil Keefe and Evan Drellich talk about last season's Yankees-Astros wild-card game, the emergence of Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel, the impressive Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa and how the Astros will handle being expected to win.
2016-04-04
20 min
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Chad Jennings
Neil Keefe and Chad Jennings talk about the Yankees' rotation and now bullpen concerns, what the plan is for Rob Refsnyder if there is one, how the top of the lineup should be constructed and expectations for this season.
2016-04-01
34 min
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Bald Vinny
Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about what transpired in the offseason when it comes to the future of the House of the Tees, the fading enthusiasm and attendance in the bleachers, growing problems with Yankee Stadium and having to watch the Mets' run to the World Series.
2016-04-01
40 min
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Erik Boland
Neil Keefe and Erik Boland talk the Yankees' so-called "competition" for the No. 5 starter, the sudden bullpen problems, the needed rebound years from Jacoby Ellsbury, Brett Gardner and Chase Headley and which Yankee will get the first "Ladies and gentlemen" tweet of the season.
2016-03-31
41 min
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Homer Bush
Neil Keefe and Homer Bush talk about getting traded from the Padres to the Yankees for Hideki Irabu, mastering the role of a bench player, being part of the 1998 Yankees and the celebrations after the World Series and writing a book on hitting.
2016-03-31
34 min
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Bald Vinny
Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about the good and bad against the Blue Jays, the emergence of Luis Severino and Greg Bird, how and why Stephen Drew and Brendan Ryan are still on the team, the Bleacher Creatures’ relationship status with Nick Swisher and celebrating Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte at the Stadium.
2015-08-20
34 min
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Bob Ryan
Neil Keefe and Bob Ryan talk about the book 'Scribe', the evolution of sports media and reporting, being able to root for team as a writer, covering Larry Bird and Bobby, the old Boston Garden, the 2004 ALCS, the opposite perceptions of A-Rod and David Ortiz and the career of Pedro Martinez.
2015-08-12
1h 11
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Shelley Duncan
Neil Keefe and Shelley Duncan talk about hitting home runs for the Yankees, the 2007 ALDS against the Indians, the midges in Cleveland, 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.
2015-08-10
19 min
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Dan Shaughnessy
Neil Keefe and Dan Shaughnessy talk about the fading Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, dealing with David Ortiz, covering the Red Sox before and after 2004, the Red Sox’ fluky 2013 championship, the evolution and state of sports media, if Larry Lucchino stepping down is good for the Red Sox and how his book, Francona: The Red Sox Years, came together.
2015-08-05
22 min
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Rob Bradford
Neil Keefe and Rob Bradford talk about another last-place season for the Red Sox, if Ben Cherington is keeping his job because of one fluky season, longing for the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and whether it's better to cover a winning or losing team in Boston.
2015-08-04
30 min
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Bald Vinny
Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about the hype around Luis Severino's debut, believing in Didi Gregorius and not believing in CC Sabathia, missing the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and the Yankees-Mets rivalry gaining steam for September.
2015-08-03
30 min
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White Sox Dave
Neil Keefe and White Sox Dave talk about the Yankees and White Sox, the division of baseball fans in Chicago, David Robertson closing for his new team and which MLB team should be called the "Sox".
2015-07-31
52 min
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Dan Overlock
Neil Keefe and Dan Overlock, who is known as Two-a-Days from The Dan Patrick Show, talk about working for Dan Patrick, the behind-the-scenes stuff from the show, the incredible man cave in Milford, Conn. and the best guests and interviews on the show.
2015-07-30
29 min
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Bald Vinny
Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about the confidence of Yankees fans with the team in first place, the situation at second base, the good and bad of the first half and the state of Bald Vinny's House of Tees.
2015-07-21
26 min
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JJ Barstool Sports New York
Neil Keefe and JJ of Barstool Sports New York talk about the Yankees becoming the best team in the AL, what to do with the bullpen without Andrew Miller, who should be playing second base and shortshop and how to get Robinson Cano out of Seattle and back to the Bronx.
2015-06-12
42 min
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Bald Vinny
Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about meeting A-Rod and how the perception of him has changed, Bernie Williams Day at the Stadium, what to do with Didi Gregorius and Stephen Drew and missing Robinson Cano.
2015-06-09
29 min
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Sean Scanlon
Neil Keefe and Sean Scanlon talk about the Entourage series, being the perfect age for the show's run and watching a show in real time vs. binge-watching.
2015-06-05
49 min
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Brian Monzo
Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo talk about the 2014-15 Rangers, what went wrong in Game 7 against the Lightning, how the Rangers can get over the hump and win the Stanley Cup and what moves the team should make this offseason.
2015-06-04
35 min
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610 Barstool Sports New York
Neil Keefe and 610 of Barstool Sports New York talk about what the confidence level should be for Rangers fans for Game 7, how coaching and experience will factor into the game and if anything other than winning the Stanley Cup means the season is a disappointment.
2015-05-29
35 min
Keefe To The City
Adam Herman
Neil Keefe and Adam Herman talk about Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, the unpredictable efforts from the Rangers in the series, the lazy rhetoric about Henrik Lundqvist needing to win the Cup and Rick Nash's postseason performance.
2015-05-28
32 min
Keefe To The City
610 Barstool Sports New York
Neil Keefe and 610 of Barstool Sports New York talk about the the unusual calm feeling of Rangers fans this postseason, Alex Ovechkin's guarantee and role in Game 7 and what will happen in Game 7 at the Garden.
2015-05-13
21 min
Keefe To The City
Brian Monzo
Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo joined me to talk about the Kentucky Derby, which horses to bet and which to avoid, which horses have the best value, who to pick and the best sports days of the year.
2015-05-01
18 min
Keefe To The City
Brian Monzo
Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo talk about the Rangers’ first-round series win over the Penguins, Rick Nash's postseason performance and the level of confidence against the Capitals.
2015-04-30
21 min
Keefe To The City
Adam Herman
Neil Keefe and Adam Herman talk about the Rangers' easy first round, the reaction to small sample sizes in the playoffs and the confidence level of Rangers fans against the Capitals.
2015-04-30
18 min
Keefe To The City
Bald Vinny
Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about the Yankees' recent run on their 10-game road trip, Mets fans stealing Roll Call and what to expect at Yankee Stadium for the first part of the Subway Series.
2015-04-24
26 min
Keefe To The City
JJ Barstool Sports New York
Neil Keefe and JJ of Barstool Sports New York talk about the state of the Yankees after the first weeks of the season, the hype surrounding the Subway Series and why the Yankees need to put an end to the Mets fans' happiness.
2015-04-23
39 min
Keefe To The City
Adam Herman
Neil Keefe and Adam Herman talk about how the Rangers quickly built themselves from a mediocre team to an elite one, a review of the Keith Yandle trade and what should worry Rangers fans about the team in the postseason.
2015-04-15
27 min
Keefe To The City
610 Barstool Sports New York
Neil Keefe and 610 of Barstool Sports New York talk about what it's like to be the team to beat in the playoffs, why Rangers fans shouldn't be worried about the Penguins this postseason and how the playoff experience has changed for Rangers fans.
2015-04-14
32 min
Keefe To The City
Brian Monzo
Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo talk about the Rangers’ first-round matchup with the Penguins, the Stanley Cup-or-bust mentality in New York and predictions for the playoffs.
2015-04-13
29 min
Keefe To The City
Jared Carrabis
Neil Keefe and Jared Carrabis talk about the fading Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, why A-Rod is wrongfully hated by Boston fans and how Pablo Sandoval might become Carl Crawford 2.0 in Boston.
2015-04-10
56 min
Keefe To The City
Bald Vinny
Neil Keefe and Bald Vinny talk about his future as a Bleacher Creature and the future of Roll Call, what's missed most in the bleachers at the new Stadium from the old Stadium and why he roots for A-Rod and doesn't root against Mark Teixeira.
2015-04-03
31 min
Keefe To The City
Steve Karsay
Neil Keefe and Steve Karsay talk about setting up for Mariano Rivera, what it's like to visit Dr. James Andrews and have surgery, being part of Joe Torre's overused bullpen and the idea of set bullpen roles.
2015-04-03
25 min
Keefe To The City
JJ Barstool Sports New York
Neil Keefe and JJ of Barstool Sports talk about getting ready for Opening Day, what type of season A-Rod is going to have and they pick over/unders for the 2015 Yankees.
2015-04-02
45 min
Keefe To The City
Erik Boland
Neil Keefe and Erik Boland talk about Stephen Drew's status on the Yankees at second base and shortstop, the resurgence of A-Rod in spring training and what worries the front office the most about this team.
2015-04-01
18 min
Keefe To The City
John Jastremski
Neil Keefe and John Jastremski talk about what should worry Yankees fans the most about this team, why it's time to give the prospects a chance in the Bronx and predictions for the AL East along with win totals.
2015-03-31
47 min
Keefe To The City
Chad Jennings
Neil Keefe and Chad Jennings talk about the Yankees as spring training winds down in Tampa, why Joe Girardi should revolutionize baseball with his bullpen and how Yankees fans should feel about this team right now.
2015-03-30
38 min
Keefe To The City
Danny Picard
Neil Keefe and Danny Picard talk about the mood in Boston around the Bruins, if Peter Chiarelli and Claude Julien should be fired at the end of the season and if Bruins fans will root for Keith Yandle and the Rangers.
2015-03-27
37 min
Keefe To The City
Shane Spencer
Neil Keefe and Shane Spencer talk about September 1998, the 1998-2002 Yankees, the breakdown of the Flip Play and coming up through the minors with the Core Four.
2015-03-20
45 min
Keefe To The City
Ryan Brandell
Neil Keefe and Ryan Brandell talk about the Rangers becoming the class of the NHL, the comfort of knowing your team is going to the playoffs early on and what to do with the shootout and loser point.
2015-03-19
32 min
Keefe To The City
Ryan Brandell
Neil Keefe and Ryan Brandell talk about the state of the Rangers and Blackhawks following the trade deadline, what it's like to be the team to beat in the playoffs and how the playoffs will now be more business than fun after the Rangers' run last year.
2015-03-05
33 min
Keefe To The City
Brian Monzo
Neil Keefe and Brian Monzo talk about the Rangers' trade for Keith Yandle, the job Glen Sather has done at the trade deadline and which teams Rangers fans should be worried about in the playoffs.
2015-03-02
23 min
Keefe To The City
JJ Barstool Sports New York
Neil Keefe and JJ of Barstool Sports talk about the Yankees’ decision to not pay for Yoan Moncada, what to expect from A-Rod and Mark Teixeira and how worried Yankees fans should be about this season.
2015-02-26
1h 04