Big Apple Battle: A New York Baseball Podcast

The Yankees and Mets are both dealing with rough stretches right now, but the feeling around each team couldn’t be more different.

In Episode 31, Alec and Ed break down the recent Yankees slide and why, despite the injuries and tougher stretch of games, it still feels like a normal part of a long baseball season for a legitimate contender. What concerns are actually real, and what’s just baseball over 162?

Then we head to...

The vibes in New York couldn’t be more different right now.

In Episode 30, Alec and Ed dive straight into the chaos in Queens as the Mets continue their brutal stretch. Alec goes off in a full rant—what’s actually broken, who deserves the blame, and how bad this can realistically get if nothing changes.

Then we flip to the other side of town. The Yankees are rolling in the Bronx, and we break down what’s click...

Eight games in, and the takes are already flying. But what’s actually real?

In Episode 29, Alec and Ed check in on the Mets and Yankees after the first stretch of the season. We break down the early vibe vs. the record, biggest surprises, and what we’re buying (or not) so far.

Then we sort through the noise. Which storylines feel legit, and which ones are getting overhyped? Plus, one “is this a thing?” take ea...

Opening Day is here, and it’s time to call your shot.

In Episode 28, Alec and Ed kick things off with a gut check on both the Mets and Yankees as final rosters lock in. What surprised us? What do we love? What already has us a little uneasy? From there, it’s straight into Opening Day itself—matchups to watch, early storylines, and yes… a quick rant on the streaming situation shaking up how fans actually watc...

Opening Day is around the corner, and the picture is starting to come into focus. In Episode 27, Alec and Ed take a wide-angle look at what’s happening in Mets and Yankees camp with just two weeks to go. Which storylines actually matter? Who’s making real noise this spring, and which early headlines might be getting overblown?

From roster battles to rotation questions to the general pulse around both clubs, it’s a ...

The ABS system is coming, and it could quietly change baseball as we know it. In Episode 26, Alec and Ed break down how the challenge system may impact framing, pitcher strategy, and big late-game moments. Is this competitive fairness… or the beginning of a very different feel to the sport?

From there, it’s classic Spring pulse check. Who’s legitimately turning heads? Whose stuff looks different (for better or wor...

Here comes the annual reset button for New York baseball. In Episode 25, Alec and Ed kick off the 2026 season by separating real takeaways from classic overreactions after just a handful of Spring Training games. It’s the ultimate early reality check — what actually matters, what absolutely doesn’t, and which subtle roster decisions might tell us more than the box score ever will.

The conversation then shifts to Op...

With spring training almost underway, Alec and Ed are officially back in baseball mode.

Episode 24 delivers a full offseason breakdown for both the Mets and Yankees — every key addition and what it actually means heading into 2026. No recycled narratives, no panic takes — just honest evaluation of how these rosters stack up right now.

The Mets conversation focuses on whether this retooled group can turn potential into con...

As 2025 comes to a close, Alec and Ed hit pause on the chaos and look ahead — breaking down New York baseball’s New Year’s resolutions for 2026 based on where the Mets and Yankees actually stand right now. No fantasy rebuilds, no hindsight bias — just honest, roster-driven goal-setting with a little optimism and a lot of perspective.

The Mets’ conversation centers on identity, continuity, and turning ra...

The offseason spotlight shifts to the Winter Meetings, and New York baseball is once again at the center of the chaos. In Episode 22, Alec and Ed break down how the Mets and Yankees are approaching the stove — comparing big moves, notable non-moves, and what each front office is actually trying to fix heading into the new season. From roster trust to organizational intent, the Subway Series rivalry finds new life in December.

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The tides have turned in New York baseball, and not in the Yankees’ favor. In Episode 21, the Bronx Bombers find themselves down 2-0 in the ALDS to the Toronto Blue Jays after a grueling Wild Card win over the Red Sox that briefly reignited hope in the Bronx. Ed breaks down what’s gone wrong so far — from missed opportunities to shaky bullpen moments — while Alec, whose Mets are long out of the picture, take...

The regular season is over, and New York baseball fans are feeling every emotion possible. In Episode 20, we dive into the Mets’ official elimination from playoff contention — a crushing finish that left Alec furious and heartbroken after holding out hope until the very end. What was supposed to be a season of promise ends in disappointment, and we break down how it all fell apart.

Meanwhile, across town, the Yankees are...

The New York baseball rollercoaster just took a sharp turn. In Episode 19, we dive into the Mets’ brutal collapse, how they’ve fallen out of a playoff spot, and what went wrong in a season that once looked promising. Meanwhile, the Yankees are staying hot and sharpening their edge as October baseball draws near, giving fans plenty of reason to believe.

We also welcome our first-ever guest: Alec’s buddy Mikey, a die...

The final stretch of the season is here, and New York baseball is telling two very different stories. In Episode 18, we break down the Mets’ continued inconsistency, their struggles to put wins together, and why the division race is slipping away. Meanwhile, the Yankees are scrapping to stay alive in the AL East battle, showing just enough fight to keep their hopes alive.
We dig into the biggest turning points of the past ...

After a long hiatus, we’re back behind the mic and catching up on everything we missed in New York baseball. Episode 17 dives into the aftermath of the trade deadline, breaking down where the Mets and Yankees stand, what’s missing, and what absolutely needs to improve in the final sprint of the season.

We look at roster gaps, the players who need to step up, and which teams are truly built for the stretch run. Plus, we t...

After a red-hot stretch, both the Mets and Yankees have slammed into a brutal cold spell—and Episode 16 dives straight into the wreckage. We break down the ugly stretch where New York baseball went from surging to sputtering.

From lifeless bats and shaky bullpens to key injuries and roster shakeups, we dissect what went wrong, who's to blame, and whether this is just a midseason stumble—or something bigger.

Plus, we spotl...

The heat is on in the city—and so are both squads. In Episode 15, Alec and Ed break down a red-hot stretch of New York baseball as the Yankees and Mets keep stacking wins. We open with a full recap of the last week and a half: who's surging, what's fueling the streaks, and whether this level of play feels built to last.

Then it's time for a Heat Check—highlighting the biggest hitters, dominant arms, and surprise standout...

The first Subway Series of 2025 is in the books—and Episode 13 dives straight into the chaos. Alec and Ed unpack the full Juan Soto drama: his cold bat, questionable effort, and the New York crowd that didn’t hold back. Was it fair? Did it finally bring closure for Yankees fans? Then, it’s time to break down the series: who stepped up, who flopped, and what we learned about each squad. Finally, we wrap with a rapi...