New York Yankees Podcast

39-year-old Carlos Beltran is heading to another All-Star Game. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch discuss whether or not the eight-time All-Star should stay or go when it comes to contending this season and whether or not Mark Teixeira is back to being himself. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees lost one of their worst games this season on Monday night after the game was delayed because of rain and resumed at 2:15 a.m. ET. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch discuss how important this series is against a really good Rangers club, why Mark Teixeira's home runs are encouraging, and why the Yankees are having trouble finding a spot on the field for Rob Refsnyder despite his solid bat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the Yankees buy or sell at the Trade Deadline? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to discuss the last time the Yankees sold off a big piece midseason, whether or not Carlos Beltran could be a trade piece and why Alex Rodriguez should easily reach the 700 home run milestone this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees dropped their last four games, including two in Colorado. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch take a closer look at what they can improve upon going forward, update Carlos Beltran and Mark Teixeira's injuries and focus on keys to success for Nathan Eovaldi on the mound. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Pineda has been shaky during his 2016 campaign, but after back-to-back solid starts, he's seemingly taking a stronger grip onto his spot in the rotation. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch discuss how he's turned it around in his most recent starts as well as discussing the latest career milestone for Carlos Beltran and how the Bronx Bombers could make some noise in the 2016 MLB Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees continue to fight, but haven't had luck on their side. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch discuss the cold bats and Dustin Ackley's 15-day DL stint, then spotlight CC Sabathia's growth and talk about how much patience the Yankees will continue to have for Michael Pineda. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees are sitting at .500 going into Wednesday but the real challenge will be making up lost ground. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch take a closer look at the road ahead for Bronx Bombers, how Carlos Beltran's been superior in the DH role and when Alex Rodriguez is expected to return. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees pitching staff is struggling. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch take a microscope to the starting rotation and what they'll need to do to get back on track and compete in the AL East. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Beltran and Mark Teixeira are in a race to home run no. 400. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to spotlight the amazing feat these two switch-hitters could accomplish soon, reflect on Michael Pineda's tough last outing, and what the lineup could look like when Alex Rodriguez and others return. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a brilliant performance from CC Sabathia against the Orioles, he's been put on the 15-day DL with a groin strain. MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to hear who the Yankees called up to replace him for now and how impressive Jacoby Ellsbury's season has been so far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to take a closer look at Michael Pineda's recent outings, how electric a duo Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner can be and if Aaron Hicks can avoid the disabled list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when two former Japanese pitchers face each other for the first time in Major League Baseball? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to spotlight Masahiro Tanaka and Hisashi Iwakuma, how Alex Rodriguez's drop in the batting order might have boosted his confidence, and how dominant Dellin Betances has been so far this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aroldis Chapman is dominating in Tampa but that's the only place he'll dominate until May 9th. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to hear how Chapman's coming along, how Brian McCann dodged injury, and expectations for Nick Swisher if he returns to the Bronx. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees need a rock solid bullpen to compete in the AL East. MLB.com's Tim McMaster chats with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to hear a few keys to success in 2016, including a rock solid bullpen and consistent production from veteran bats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which pitcher can Yankees fans expect to see earn the fifth starter role? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch talk potential fifth starter, update Jacoby Ellsbury's status after taking a ball off the wrist, and make a few bold predictions for 2016. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which pitcher could snag the last spot in the Yankees rotation? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch sift through the probables, spotlight Starlin Castro's strong Spring, and the keys to competing in the ALE. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Masahiro Tanaka is back to looking like a pro. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to spotlight Tanaka's seamless return and find out how many at-bats Brett Gardner needs to feel ready for 2016. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will Aroldis Chapman's suspension affect the bullpen? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch to explain who would sub in the closer role until Chapman returns, how far CC Sabathia's come since checking into rehab near the end of the 2015 season and how impactful Rob Refsnyder could be at third base. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees pitcher Dellin Betances talks with reporter Bryan Hoch about the moment he got his call to the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the one thing Brian McCann needs on a roadtrip? If he didn't pursue a career in baseball, what would he be doing now? Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch goes "Behind the Pinstripes" to bring you a little insight into the Yankees catcher. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices