YES Network studio anchor Bob Lorenz joins Flip and Kevin to talk about the Yankees hot play of late, share Yogi Berra stories, assess the return of Luke Voit, and much more. Also, should fans and broadcasters be allowed to mention no-hitters as they are happening? Flip and Kevin break it down.

50. Bob Lorenz, the surging Yankees, and baseball jinxes

After revealing that the 2018 Colorado Rockies allegedly employed a sign-stealing ploy similar to the Houston Astros, Erik Kratz returns to the show to discuss the fallout from his comments, steroid use in baseball, the Hall of Fame, and more. Also Flip and Kevin break down the Yankees options now that Corey Kluber has landed on the Injured List, which left-handed bats the Bombers might target in a trade deal, the hot bats of Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres, and much more.

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52. Erik Kratz is back!

Yankees legend and 1978 World Series MVP Bucky Dent joins the show to talk about his career in baseball, winning back-to-back titles with the Bombers and much more. Kevin and Flip also break down the state of the Yankees and how the team's long-term outlook for 2021 is shaping up.

54. Bucky Dent

Former MLB pitcher and YES Network color commentator, and current studio analyst for MLB Network and advisor for baseball operations with the New York Mets, Al Leiter, joins the show to talk about the biggest surprises this season, trade rumors, his son Jack Leiter being drafted 2nd overall in the 2021 MLB draft, and so much more. Flip and Kevin also break down the state of the Yankees and answer fan mail.

57. Al Leiter

On this episode of Curtain Call, guest host Justin Shackil joins Flip to discuss all things Yankees as well as trade deadline moves that could happen for New York and MLB teams around the league.

76. 2022 Trade Deadline

Flip and Justin Shackil break down the Yankees’ recent stretch, Aaron Judge and the home run record, September call-ups, division races around the league, and so much more!

78. September Run

John and Justin discuss the end of the Yankees season, what led to their ALCS sweep, and whether their issues can be fixed. Despite fan displeasure, the Yankees believe in the people they have in place and their approach. So, what can change? John says the future starts and ends with retaining Aaron Judge. The hosts then take a look at the World Series matchup and believe that, while the Astros can run the table, Bryce Harper has the chance to dominate the big stage.

82. Yankees 2022 Season Recap

Flip and Justin ring in the new year by discussing whether everyone who will be in the Yankees opening day lineup is currently on the team. The news of Carlos Correa signing back with the Twins broke while the hosts were discussing…Carlos Correa. They react. Also, was there a mandate for the Yankees to add people like Brian Sabean and Omar Minaya to their front office? And a look at the Brooklyn Nets, who will be without Kevin Durant for the immediate future.

84. Ringing in the New Year

Flip and Justin react to what they saw over the first several spring training games where new rules were enforced. Flip feels the pitch clock adds a crispness to the game that has been sorely missed. Justin wonders how the new rules will be explained and presented via TV production. The hosts try and solve the Yankees infield puzzle, while also wondering whether Anthony Volpe can do anything that will force the Yankees to put him on the Opening Day roster.

86. Spring is Here

John and Justin preview round two of Rays-Yankees in the Bronx and whether the AL East is still attainable and a priority for the Yankees. John believes the Yankees showed a lot in last weekend’s series in Tampa Bay. The hosts talk about the value that Yankee players who grew up in the tri-state area have from a marketing perspective. They discuss the Astros' vulnerability, the Braves' model of success, the Mets without the best version of Max Scherzer, and an early trade suggestion to solve the Mets' back of the bullpen.

90. Round Two Rays vs Yankees

As the Yankees get set for a series with the Padres, John and Justin take the temperature of the Yankees with the MLB season reaching its first unofficial time-mark on Memorial Day Weekend. The overall consensus? Could be better, could be worse. The hosts look around at the stacked AL East, analyze what holds the Blue Jays back and wonder if the Rangers and Dbacks can hang around.

91. Memorial Day Weekend

John and Justin revisit the state of the Yankees offense following the Subway Series and believe great pitching has nothing to show for its wonderful work. YES Network’s lead producer for Yankees broadcasts, Troy Benjamin, joins the show to discuss watching Yankees baseball, and sports in general, through the eyes of a TV producer.

93. Troy Benjamin, YES Network's Lead Producer

John and Justin discuss the struggles of the recent Yankees homestand, the dismissal of Dillon Lawson, Shohei Ohtani, Ellly De La Cruz, and more.

94. All-Star Break

With a week before the trade deadline, John and Justin give reasons as to why the Yankees can turn it around, even with the soft portion of their schedule ending. Why have key hitters with proven track records collectively struggled all at once? Two former players in Sean Casey and Andy Pettitte have joined the Yankees staff within the last three weeks—why? What other teams are fooling themselves as contenders at this point?

95. Trade Deadline, Two Former Players join Yankees Staff

John and Justin recap an interesting week for the New York Yankees on and off the field. The cure to the issues on the field is simple: just win. The hosts also weigh in on the lack of big trades at the deadline.

96. Post Trade Deadline

Ahead of the Yankees' final homestand of the regular season, John and Justin wonder whether there is anything left to see in order for us to fully evaluate the 2023 Yankees. Will how the team finishes affect how deeply the organization evaluates itself? Which teams will capture the final two AL Wild Card spots? Plus, a look at Shohei Ohtani and the recent front office moves made by the Mets and the Red Sox.

99. Final Two Weeks of 2023

John and Justin size up the World Series and explain why they’re both rolling with the Diamondbacks to win over the Rangers. Plus, how much should Yankees fans read into reported talks for the Padres Juan Soto?

102. 2023 World Series

John and Justin discuss the direction the Yankees may be going in after hiring James Rowson as their hitting coach. Does Juan Soto or Cody Bellinger make more sense for the Yankees? Which three teams will be driving the MLB offseason?

103. Yankees hire James Rowson as hitting coach

Ahead of the Winter Meetings and with rumors swirling, John and Justin discuss the number one move the Yankees need to make. The hosts go through the landing spots for the top free agents and touch on Luis Severino staying in New York with the Mets.

104. 2023 Winter Meetings

John and Justin discuss Juan Soto’s arrival to the Bronx, whether the Yankees are done adding to the offense, and how Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s list of deep-pocketed teams is making this a fascinating free agent story. Plus, what does Shohei Ohtani’s deal mean for Soto a year from now?

105. Yankees trade for Juan Soto

John and Justin quickly react to Yoshinobu Yamamoto choosing to sign with the Dodgers and where the Yankees go from here.

106. Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs with Dodgers

John and Justin are back in 2024 with not much changing in the Yankees offseason. When it comes to pitching needs, John thinks two starters could be added on top of a dynamic reliever. With the names being reported (Snell, Montgomery, Burnes, Cease, Bieber, and Luzardo), the hosts outline their list of moves the Yankees can make from least to most enticing.

107. MLB Offseason enters 2024

On the heels of last week’s Hall of Fame elections, John and Justin dive into why the voting process needs a complete overhaul. Justin thinks that today’s pitching culture is going to force voters to lower the bar when it comes to evaluating worthy pitchers in the future. With the Chiefs back in the Super Bowl, John explains how he would approach the Taylor Swift phenomenon in the TV production truck.

108. MLB Hall of Fame, Taylor Swift phenomenon

As pitchers and catchers report to Tampa, Flip and Justin give their takeaways from Aaron Boone’s first press conference. Flip detailed a recent breakfast he had with Boone ahead of Spring Training. Justin wonders if big free agents still on the market will need to get creative with short-term deals. Plus, what does Corbin Burnes’ presence in Baltimore mean for the rest of the AL East?

109. Pitchers & Catchers Report to Tampa

John and Justin are all over the positive vibes from the Yankees' spring training so far, which have been highlighted by Juan Soto’s early performance. However, John reels it in, reminding us Soto is likely heading to free agency after the season. The hosts give their “one thing” that, despite it being spring training, they can’t help themselves over. Who are they buying stock on after just a couple of weeks? Is Spencer Jones in play for the big leagues this year? And are we past the point of pillow contracts for Blake Snell?

110. Spring Training 2024

Former Yankees catcher, manager, and returning YES Network Analyst Joe Girardi joins Flip and Justin to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding the Yankees as they inch closer to opening day. Girardi explains what needs to break right for the Yankees in the early portion of the schedule, how an opposing manager approaches Juan Soto, and what could determine this season’s AL East winner.

111. Joe Girardi

John and Justin dissect what matters from the Yankees' four-game sweep of the Astros and what might be an overreaction. They discuss how Juan Soto’s fingerprints are all over the offense and what small details could add up over a long season. John and Justin also debate Clay Holmes in the closer’s role.

112. Yanks open 2024 with 4-game sweep of Astros

Flip and Justin discuss Aaron Boone’s ejection in Monday’s game vs Oakland and how little public accountability umpires have received. They give their way-too-early impressions and concerns on the Yankees season thus far, thoughts on John Sterling’s retirement, and a quick reflection on Whitey Ford.

113. Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, John Sterling

Flip and Justin discuss the Yankees' current success without Gerrit Cole, and how it can be sustained. Does Juan Soto’s impending free agency come to mind with every great thing he does on the field? How juiced up are you for the Astros series? Plus, the Knicks and Rangers playoff run and what it does for New York City.

114. Spring Baseball in New York

Former Yankees pitcher and current YES analyst David Cone joins Flip and Kevin to discuss his journey through the big leagues, including his perfect game, friendship with David Wells, time with the Mets, and much more. Also Flip and Kevin break down the state of the Yankees following the MLB trade deadline and detail the earliest days of the YES Network.

1. David Cone

Mr. John J. Filippelli. You've heard that name mentioned countless times on YES Network broadcasts of New York Yankees games. Now, hear from the man himself, as he and his guest co-hosts, pull back the curtain and give a glimpse into what it's like to work in the sports media industry. Along the way, Flip pulls from his massive Rolodex to interview some of the biggest names in all of sports.

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