It's a new year! Yamamoto has signed with the Dodgers. What moves can the Yankees make post Yamamoto? How will the Yankees look to fill their rotation for 2024? Should the Yankees look to target free agents like Jordan Montgomery, Shoto Imanaga and Marcus Stroman? What starting pitchers are available via the trade market, and what will they cost? W…

The winter meetings are about to start! Entering the 2024 season, what moves can the Mets make to build a competitive rotation? Should David Stearns look for short term back of the rotation rentals? Is Yamamoto a feasible option? How will the luxury tax affect the amount of signings the Mets can make? Can the Mets be competitive in 2024? We cover i…

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys discuss what both the Yankees and Mets can learn from the 2023 playoff teams. Is building your team around free agents sustainable and a recipe for success? Given the expanded playoff format, should teams be more apt to "go for it"? What moves have teams made in the past to supplement their homeg…

Part 3 of our first annual Prospect Gut Check - The guys break down Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez and Oswald Peraza!

Part 2 of our first annual Prospect Gut Check! The guys break down Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells!

It's our first annual Prospect Gut Check! In part 1, Nick flies solo and breaks down a number of prospects on both the Mets and Yankees. Is Ronny Mauricio the upside player we think he is, or do some red flags tell a different tale? Is it finally time for Ronny Mauricio to live up to his once great potential? What is Nick's take on Brett Baty's ear…

A heartfelt rant on the state of the New York Mets, post Deadline. Enjoy!

A heartfelt rant on the state of the New York Yankees, post Deadline. Enjoy!

We're back! On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys break down the unfortunate series of events that has led to an unexpected trade deadline for both the Yankees and the Mets. Should the Yankees sell or buy? What area of needs should the Yankees focus on? The guys give their opinions on the urgency of the Yankees front office and go th…

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys are back to discuss certain question marks surrounding the Yankees entering the new season. What will the Yankees do for the 5th spot in their rotation? How will Montas's injury impact the team? Is the Yankees infield too crowded? What will the Yankees do with Donaldson and IKF? Plus, an update o…

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys start off the episode with discussing Trevor Bauer and give thoughts on his future in MLB. Then, the guys review what went wrong with Correa and the Mets and jump back into their heated debate from last episode, discussing how owners across the league will respond to Steve Cohen's massive spendin…

NOTE: this episode was recorded prior to the Correa *potential* signing with the Mets. Steve Cohen has spent a lot of money this season, more than any team in MLB. The guys debate how the rest of the owners around the league will respond and whether or not they will try and institute a salary cap during the next CBA. Then, the guys recap some of th…

It's our second annual free agency prediction episode! In part 2, the guys cover the remainder of the free agents (best Catchers, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, and Relievers) and give their best guess as to where they'll end up. May the best man win!!

It's our second annual free agency prediction episode! In part 1, the guys cover all of the top free agent Starting Pitchers and Outfielders, and give their best guess as to where they'll end up. May the best man win!!

Back like we never left! In this episode, the guys break down what felt like an insane season for the New York Yankees. Were the early offseason predictions correct? What would you have done differently if you were Cashman? How did the trade deadline moves pan out for the Yankees? What went wrong, and what do the Yankees need to do in order to fina…

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys discuss the hot start from both the Mets and Yankees. Are these the best Yanks\Mets teams of our lifetime? Is it safe or too early to say that these teams are postseason locks? Plus, we revisit our preseason debate surrounding Francisco Lindor and Gleyber Torres. Who do the guys think will have t…

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys discuss the anti climatic unsealed letter that Major League Baseball sent to the New York Yankees regarding the illegal use of electronics to steal signs. Is what they did considered cheating, or gamesmanship? Was this completely over blown? Then, the guys break down the early starts for the Yank…

We back ! YANKEES SEASON PREVIEW - Strengths\Weaknesses - Who will have the biggest breakouts\ be the team MVP? - Win total expectations and playoff expectations Plus, was the offseason a disappointment? What kind of impact will Joey Gallo have on this team? Is the Baby Bomber window about to close? And finally, thoughts on the non existent contrac…

We back! METS SEASON PREVIEW - Strengths\Weaknesses - Who will have the biggest breakouts\ be the team MVP? - Win total expectations and playoff expectations Plus a quick look at the Mets offseason, how does this team differ from last year, and what impact will Buck have on the team.

The Mets are in free fall. What went wrong? How much did injuries play a part in the Mets second half woes? What happened to the offense? Was Javy Baez over Kris Bryant the right choice at the deadline? Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, the Yankees are on fire! What role did adding left handed bats to the lineup play in the Yankees success?…

The guys break down what was possibly, one of the most electric trade deadlines for MLB in years! Did the Mets do enough to solidify themselves as World Series contenders? Should they have prioritized pitching? Why Baez over Bryant? Was PCR an "overpay" to obtain the electric Cubs' shortstop? Then, they break down the Yankees deadline moves, the sh…

After a brief vacation, the boys are back! What did we miss? The Mets are in first and the Yankees season is a train wreck, no biggie. The guys discuss whether or not the Yankees are in trouble and what potential changes could be made in order to save the Bombers' season. They also discuss whether or not this Mets team is for real, and if they have…

On this weeks episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast, Derek Carty of fangraphs and creator of "The BAT" and "BAT X" projection systems, joins the show! Derek and Nick cover everything from where Derek began, what got him interested in projection systems, to debunking some of the old myths and views that have been around baseball for generations. Derek…

Lou DiPietro returns for our Yankees season preview! The guys get a somewhat surprising "grade" from Lou for the Yankees off-season. How does Lou feel on the Yankees starting rotation? How far can the Yankees push Corey Kluber? Who is the Yankees "X-Factor"? What can we expect from Gary Sanchez and could catching depth become an issue? Did the Yank…

On Part 2 of episode 1, the guys discuss everything Yankees! How do the guys grade the Yankees off-season? Do they FINALLY have enough starting pitching? How much upside do guys like Kluber and Taillon have? Was it a risk to play "chicken" with DJ Lemahieu? Plus, a hot take on Domingo German! BACK LIKE WE NEVER LEFT! We cover it all on part 2 of Ep…

WELCOME BACK! On part 1 of our first episode, the guys discuss everything Mets! The guys cover everything from Lindor's contract extension to grading the team's offseason moves. Was Lindor's mega deal an overpay? Should the Mets have given more consideration to JT RealMuto? How concerned should we be about the Mets defense and bullpen? How will Lin…

Part 2: The Yankees have had an up and down 2020 season. Are they the team that started out 16-6? Or are they the team who went 5-15? The Yankees were quiet during the trade deadline, did this hurt them? Who can be the reliable #3 starter for this Yankees team in the postseason? Gary Sanchez, quite simply, did not have a good season. What are the Y…

The guys welcome back Lou DiPietro for a special 2 part episode to discuss the Mets 2020 season and the Yankees playoff chances! Part 1: Steve Cohen, pending approval, is the new owner of the New York Mets. What does this mean for Brodie? What moves did Brodie make that negatively impacted the club? Cohen has announced that he will be bringing back…

The Yankees are ravaged by injury. Star players like Judge, Stanton, and Gleyber Torres are dropping like flies. Will the Yankees be able to sustain throughout the remainder of the season with such a decimated squad? Plus, the guys evaluate and grade both the Yankees and Mets trade deadline acquisitions. The Yankees...made none. Bad move? The Mets …

Fernando Tatis broke the unwritten rule of swinging on a 3-0 count, which resulted in a grandslam. Does Baseball need to dial it back on unwritten rules? Marcus Stroman has opted out of the 2020 season. Should the Mets look to bring him back during the off-season, and if so, at what price? A week after discussing the future of Clint Frazier, he arr…

Gary Sanchez has gotten on off to a pretty bad start besides his apparent improvement behind the plate. The power hitting catcher is batting just over .100 and has struck out in more than half of his at bats. Given his low average over the past few seasons and being derailed in the past due to injury, is it time to get worried about Gary Sanchez? T…

Major League Baseball had a rocky start right out of the gate for the shortened 2020 season. The guys recap the first week of games for the Yankees and Mets and break down the Marlins COVID outbreak that left 19 players and coaches testing positive for COVID-19. Plus, New York Mets radio PBP Broadcaster Wayne Randazzo joins the show to give a break…

WFAN's Lou DiPietro joins the guys to give a preview of the Yankees upcoming 2020 season. How will the Yankees fare in a 60 game season as opposed to 162? What are the Yankees plans for players like Miguel Andujar and Clint Frazier? What improvements have the Yankees made with their coaching staff? Plus, Lou echoes Alessandro's fears of the future …

Major League Baseball is back!! Commissioner Rob Manfred has unilaterally implemented a 60 game season. It's about damn time. How will a delayed season affect injuries, especially amongst starting pitchers? What kind of impact will the universal DH have on the New York Mets? How has the latest Mets draft strategy set them up moving forward? Is it p…

Major League Baseball has had a rough year, as have we all. Recently, MLB cut hundreds of minor league players as well as minor league teams in order to save money and restructure their minor league system. Corey Gaconi, was one of those players. Corey joins the show to give his thoughts on the state of the game, life as a minor league ball player,…

The owners and the players have allowed their negotiations to spill out into the public, and it's getting ugly. Could this be the final nail in the coffin for Major League Baseball? Will we have a 2020 regular season? Were Blake Snell's comments insensitive? Plus, thoughts on the KBO, Noah Syndegaard is getting sued and we found Party Marty!!!! The…

A-rod and J-Lo are apparently looking for investors to help to put together a team to purchase the Mets. What does this mean for Steve Cohen? Would Mets rather an A-rod ownership, or a Cohen ownership? Major League Baseball has handed down their long awaited punishment on the Boston RedSox and it's... lukewarm to say the least. Does Baseball condon…

Our first interview! The guys interview former MLB employee Anthony Astacio, who offers some much needed insight into how Baseball markets their game. This is an episode you don't want to miss!!

The Players Association and the Owners have come to an agreement on what provisions would have to be in place in order for the season to begin, and what would happen to players who are on the doorstep of free agency, if the season were to be cancelled. What affect would this have on teams and players alike? What would the playoffs look like if the …

It's just Alessandro! Quarantine has Nick and Dro separated but the show must go on! What effect will Corona have on the start of Opening Day? How long is too long before Major League Baseball has to cancel the season? Will the champion of a shortened season be viewed as legitimate? What effect will a shortened\cancelled season have on free agents …

It's Episode 10!!!!!!! Too bad there's a corona pandemic. Baseball has suspended spring training and pushed back the start of opening day by 2 weeks. What affect does this have on the Minor League system? Do you know how much Minor League players make per season? The answer might shock. Alessandro breaks down the minor league system, and offers ins…

Luis Severino is out for the 2020 season with Tommy John surgery. Is it time for the Yankees to hit the panic button? What moves can the Yankees make to fill that role? Can the Mets rely on a healthy season from Nimmo\Cespedes? And you won't believe who's trying to buy the Mets........The guys cover it all on Episode 9 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.…

The official 2020 projections are out, and the guys have something to say about it. Do you think the projections are accurate? Baseball players are starting speak out about the Houston cheating scandal, in a big way. Was Houston's apology sufficient? Was the punishment harsh enough? And finally, who is going to buy the Mets?? Have they become a tox…

Baseball has some new rules going into affect at the beginning of the 2020 season. Is this a reaction to pace of play critics? It's no secret that MLB has seen a rapid decline in popularity, where did it all go wrong? How can Commissioner Rob Manfred do a better job marketing the game, and why such a disconnect from young fans? We cover it all on E…

Did the Mets make the right decision hiring Luis Rojas as their new manager? Did they avoid trouble by not agreeing to trade for Starling Marte? Should the Yankees and Mets have considered making a move for Nolan Arenado? And finally... we discuss the Wilpons! Nick breaks down Wilpon ownership and tries to make sense of the Mets disfunction over th…

Mets bullpen issues and the bright future of the New York Yankees. Episode 1.