New York Yankees Official Podcast

Yankees Pod: Darryl Strawberry knows all about being a hero on the field, but his off-field work is changing lives — including his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Old-Timers’ Day this coming Saturday, we figured it was a good time to look back at the beginning of the most recent Yankees’ dynasty, which became a reality 30 years ago this October, when Charlie Hayes camped under a foul ball near the third base dugout and caught the ball that clinched a World Series title. Hayes, who has a lifetime of baseball memories that his son, Ke’Bryan keeps adding to, chats with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits about his memories from that fateful game, the role he played in 1996 and the joy he gets from reuniting with his buddies. For our second segment, Yankees Magazine’s Jon Schwartz chats with Meredith about the trade deadline and looks ahead to the final third of the season. Finally, for an outstanding chapter of History Books, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards unveils the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America’s newest exhibit, which looks back at the team’s retired numbers. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is presented by Hyundai. To give you confidence on the road, we swung for the fences. America’s Best Warranty from Hyundai.To learn more, visit Hyundai.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got something different this week, an incredible conversation with Carlos and Ashley Rodón, who discuss their partnership, and how it impacts their lives on and off the mound. Carlos and Ashley are incredibly open about their struggles with loss pregnancy when they were younger and have used that devastating experience to help other families enduring similar pain. The Carlos Rodón Foundation and the Willow Grants are literally creating families and changing lives. They tell Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz all about the genesis of the foundation, their lives as parents and competitors, and try to explain the true meaning of “mildly upset and under control.” For more information about how you can support the Carlos Rodón Foundation and the Willow Grants, visit rodonfoundation.org. For our second segment, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits stops by to chat about the All-Star Break and some Yankees who will be making the unforgettable trip to Philadelphia. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is presented by Hyundai. To give you confidence on the road, we swung for the fences. America’s Best Warranty from Hyundai.To learn more, visit Hyundai.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple days after Father’s Day, what better time to hear from one of the newest Yankees, Ryan Weathers. In addition to becoming a new dad earlier this year, the left-hander has long been a member of the Yankees family, as his own father, David, played a big role in the team’s 1996 World Series championship run. During spring training, he chatted with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits about joining the team, learning from Gerrit Cole and much more. Plus, Yankees Magazine Jon Schwartz joins Meredith to chat about HOPE Week, the best thing the Yankees do. Finally, we send it to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where Brian Richards has a chapter on the first game under the lights at Yankee Stadium. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is presented by Charles Tyrwhitt. Yankees fans can get 30% off everything at Charles Tyrwhitt with offer code BRONX30, in store on online at ctshirts.com. Charles Tyrwhitt — dress well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Rice has been on some kind of magical journey this year, as he continues to establish himself as one of the best hitters in the league. And as he tells Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz on this week’s episode, it’s all on account of maniacal levels of preparation, in all facets of the game (and of life). “Ben Arroz” has proven to be uniquely capable of connecting teammates in the clubhouse while also offering the offensive firepower the team needs with Aaron Judge out of the lineup, and he talks about his entire process. Then, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits and Jon chat about the latest news in Yankees universe and even give some thoughts on the NBA Finals. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is presented by Ben’s Original. This season, Ben's Original is teaming up with Ben Rice to help provide meals and support to kids facing hunger through the No Kid Hungry campaign. Learn more at BensOriginal.com and NoKidHungry.org. This week’s episode is presented by Charles Tyrwhitt. Yankees fans can get 30% off everything at Charles Tyrwhitt with offer code BRONX30, in store on online at ctshirts.com. Charles Tyrwhitt — dress well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazz Chisholm always brings the fun, the energy and the style, and this week’s episode has all that and more. The Yankees’ infielder chats with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits about his journey to the big leagues, his interests and the fun that underlies it all. Then, Meredith and Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz chat about the last few weeks around the ballclub, including the return of Gerrit Cole, Anthony Volpe and Aaron Judge’s home run swing. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. To learn more about the Jazz Chisholm Foundation, please visit jazzchisholmfoundation.org. This week’s episode is brought to you by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At long last, Spencer Jones is up with the big club, and we have him in studio for this week’s episode of the New York Yankees Official Podcast. The 6-foot-7 outfielder chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his development, his expectations and his pick between New York and Nashville’s version of Broadway. Then, Jon is joined by YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits for a discussion about the ongoing news around the Yankees, the pitchers returning from injuries, Jazz Chisholm’s May 14 fundraiser, the Tunnel Fits & Kicks Fashion Show and, of course, they reflect on the passing of beloved Yankees radio voice John Sterling. Finally, senior museum curator Brian Richards stops for a chapter of History Books, offering his own tribute to Sterling, plus a look at the history of the Yankees on the radio. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is brought to you by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Hirst, what is it you would say you do here, exactly? It’s time to meet the Yankees’ newest assistant hitting coach, a guy who might be a newcomer to the big-league staff this year, but one that Yankees players have known well for years. Hirst took some time during his preparation for the 2026 season to talk to Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his philosophy, his strengths, and his excitement about debuting in the majors. Then, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits stops by to chat about Hirst’s impact on the team’s offense, her travel routine and the debut of stud prospect Elmer Rodriguez. Finally, we send it to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards has a History Books chapter on … the fluid nature of the history books. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is brought to you by Nissan. Get out there and find your Frontier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam Schlittler hopefully has a long career ahead of him, filled with many incredible highlights. But whatever he does from here, he’ll have a hard time topping his incredible postseason start against the Red Sox in the 2025 AL Wild Card Series. For this week’s episode, he sits down with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits to discuss becoming an enemy back home in Massachusetts, his easygoing nature and his love of cats. Plus, Meredith and Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz look back at the first few weeks of the season, and try to sort out the highs from the lows in the rollercoaster start. Finally, we send it to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where Brian Richards has an incredible History Books chapter on Sparky Lyle. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is brought to you by Nissan. Get out there and find your Frontier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every moment that a closer is on the mound makes for something of a hot seat, so for David Bednar, sitting down for an interview with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for the New York Yankees Official Podcast was hardly a challenge worth noting. But still, the Yankees’ closer, who came over in a deadline deal last year, prefers to do his talking on the field. Quiet and mild-tempered, yet quick to laugh, Bednar has been a force out of the bullpen for his new team, and he chats with Schwartz about leaving his hometown squad to pitch for a winner, rising from the depths of the MLB Draft’s 35th round and pitching for Team USA in the last two World Baseball Classics. Plus, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits chats with Jon about the first week of the season, the weather forecasts in the Bronx and much, much more. Lastly, we send it to the New York Yankees Museum Presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator gets us ready for the home opener with stories about Yankees who hit two blasts in their season debuts. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is brought to you by Nissan. Get out there and find your Frontier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first and only time, we’ll say this: We kind of hope you’re listening to this on a bad day. Because the world contains no greater medicine for the blues than a bit of time with Oswaldo Cabrera. The Yankees infielder, who endured a devastating and horrifying injury last year, is working his way back to form as the season dawns, and this week, he chats with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits about the fateful night, his recovery, and the meaning behind the Venezuela cap he keeps close at hand. Then, Meredith and Yankees Magazine’s Jon Schwartz chat about the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and also put a bow on spring training, as the Yankees get ready to embark on another World Series quest. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is brought to you by Margaritaville at Sea. Book now at MargaritavilleAtSea.com and make your getaway a grand slam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we’re all getting ready for the start of the 2026 baseball season, the action is already underway in the World Baseball Classic! On this week’s episode, Yankees infielder José Caballero chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the pride he feels repping Panama in the tournament, the excitement of playing against the Yankees in a pre-WBC tuneup, and his expectations for the year ahead. Then, Jon is joined by co-host Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network to discuss their observations from spring so far and the excitement to come. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. This week’s episode is brought to you by Margaritaville at Sea. Book now at MargaritavilleAtSea.com and make your getaway a grand slam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know spring training is underway for real when the Yankees get decked out in their pinstripes and go station to station taking photos and filming short videos for the season to come. And amid the chaos and circus atmosphere, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits got 60 seconds (or so …) with a bunch of the guys on this year’s team. For this week’s episode, we try to give you a taste of what she learned, from whether Spencer Jones has ever been told he looks like Elvis to Aaron Boone’s rendition of the rose ceremony on Then, Meredith and Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz chat about the scene so far in camp, and their first impressions of the 2026 New York Yankees. Don’t forget, the New York Yankees Official Podcast is also available in video form on the Gotham Sports App. Check us out! And if you have questions you’d like Meredith to get answers to, send them to podcast@yankees.com. Special thanks to YES Network’s Blayke Scheer, Conor Foley and Greg Brzozowski for their help assembling the video clips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Yarbrough joined the Yankees just days before the end of spring training last year, and he turned out to be a much-needed swing-man for the team’s pitching staff, moving between the starting rotation and the bullpen. He’s back in pinstripes for 2026, this time with a bit more runway before Opening Day, and he took some time out of his last-minute prep to chat with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits about all that makes him excited about being back with the Yankees. Then, Meredith and Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz chat about the role that Yarbrough can play this year, and they recap this past weekend’s BBWAA Awards Dinner, at which Aaron Judge received his third career AL MVP Award. Finally, Brian Richards opens a fascinating chapter of the History Books, looking back at the offseason when the Babe had to get back in shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the old commercial? “With a name like Smuckers, it has to be good?” Well, with a name like Homer, you’ve basically got to be a baseball player. And years after he retired, Homer Bush is still living out the fantasy that saw him smack in the middle of the action for the 1998 Yankees, one of the greatest teams of all time. The always-happy alum is still showing up at Old-Timers’ Day and as a coach during Yankees fantasy camps, and he sat down with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits to discuss his memories of 1998, his own trajectory in the game and the stress that comes with watching your own son (Rays prosect Homer Jr.) chase his own dreams. Then, Meredith is joined by Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for a chat about Carlos Beltrán’s Hall of Fame prospects, and the excitement that comes with covering the all-time greats. Finally, we send it to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards turns to a chapter about longtime Yankees coach Jim Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Fiorito has been a part of the Yankees family for more than a decade — he even played in the minors with Aaron Judge. But after years working his way up the ladder, the Yonkers native will be in the first base coach’s box this season. In between prep for a new job and holiday shopping, he chatted with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits about his journey to this point, the interview process and the excitement he’ll feel when his names gets announced at the home opener in the Bronx on April 3. Plus, Meredith and Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz chat about the Winter Meetings and exchange baseball holiday gift ideas. Finally, we send it to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards turns to a fascinating chapter of the History Books, one that looks at an All-Star Game unlike any other in the Bronx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back in Tampa this week for another episode of the New York Yankees Official Podcast on the road! Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz and YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits have loads to say from the heart of the organization’s winter refuge, where former Yankee Adam Warren stopped by during a break from coaching the team’s fantasy camp last month. The incomparably friendly reliever has plenty to say about his life in retirement, what he has learned from coaching young kids (and sure, from working with fantasy camp players, as well). He also spills some tea on the toughest hitters he ever had to face. Then, Meredith and Jon catch you up on everything happening around the team with the Winter Meetings right around the corner, including a visit from a special guest at the annual Steinbrenner Children’s Holiday Concerts in Tampa — no, not Santa Claus (although the big man in red was there, too), but we’re talking about Aaron Judge. Finally, we send it to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards opens a chapter of the History Books about the biggest trade in Yankees history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re on the road this week, reporting live from George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa — once again, the Florida home of the New York Yankees — and chatting with assistant pitching coach Preston Claiborne. Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz and YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits are on location for Yankees Fantasy Camp, but as Claiborne makes clear, preparations are well underway for the real-live Yankees’ quest for the 2026 World Series championship. The coach (and former Yankees pitcher) discusses his experiences climbing the coaching ladder, the lessons from 2025 and the joys of working with an elite squad of pitchers. Then, Jon and Meredith look ahead as the Hot Stove League opens, and finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens up the History Books for a chapter on one particularly interesting Yankees MVP honoree, Spud Chandler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a special one this week, as YES Networks Meredith Marakovits sits down to chat with Doctor K himself, Dwight Gooden. A two-time world champ with the Yankees (and, sure, a winner with that team across town, as well), Gooden’s career highlights were as remarkable as his personal and professional lows were devastating. But the pitcher is an open book, and he details the horrors of addiction and the work he has done to remake his life. Then, Meredith is joined by Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for a look back at Gooden’s life and career. Finally, we send it over to the New York Yankees Museum Presented by Bank of America, where Brian Richards has a History Books chapter about the 1936 Bronx Bombers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alas, another season ends. This week, Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz and YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits look back on the 2025 season, in particular the 3 games to 1 loss to Toronto in the American League Division Series. They discuss how it all played out, what they heard behind the scenes and the emotions of watching a promising year come to an end short of the goal. Then, they begin the process of looking forward to the 2026 Yankees season. Hope, as always, springs eternal. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the History Books for a chapter about World Series bling. This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Infiniti QX60. Luxury that refuses to follow. This episode is brought to you by Charles Tyrwhitt — style that hits it out of the park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind a performance from the ages by rookie Cam Schlittler, the Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series, becoming the first team to lose the first game of the three-game series and win the next two. Ahead of the AL Division Series opener in Toronto, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits and Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz take you into the clubhouse, with audio from the YES Network (and help from producer Blayke Scheer), as well as insight and analysis about everything that went on in the three games (and afterward!). Plus, Meredith and Jon get you ready for what should be a raucous start to the ALDS at Rogers Centre, where the Yankees and Blue Jays start things up on Saturday, Oct. 4. Remember: The New York Yankees Official Podcast goes weekly during the postseason for as long as the Yankees are alive. Don’t miss an episode! This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Infiniti QX60. Luxury that refuses to follow. This episode is brought to you by Charles Tyrwhitt — style that hits it out of the park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Yankees are officially going to the 2025 postseason, and while we wait to find out what the road will look like — and if there will be a Wild Card Series or a bye into the Division Series — what better time to hear from the architect of it all. This week, general manager Brian Cashman drops by to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the ways that he has evolved in his role over nearly three decades, a tenure that would have been truly inconceivable when he took the reins. Then, Jon is joined by YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits for a chat about the clinch, the Champagne and so much more. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the History Books for a chapter on the 1949 Yankees, whose road to the postseason has some echoes in the current moment. Remember: The New York Yankees Official Podcast goes weekly during the postseason for as long as the Yankees are alive. Don’t miss an episode! This episode is brought to you by Charles Tyrwhitt — style that hits it out of the park. This episode is also brought to you by Toyota City in Mamaroneck— where every drive is a home run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before he was 13 years old, Todd Frazier already had a baseball resume that would forever resonate with fans from Toms River, New Jersey, and all parts of the planet. A hero at the Little League World Series, Frazier proceeded to enjoy a decorated MLB career that included two AllStar Game appearances and a stint in pinstripes. Now a youth coach and a YES Network broadcast, Frazier chatted with YES colleague and New York Yankees Official Podcast host Meredith Marakovits about life, memories and his perspective on the 2025 Yankees. Then, Meredith chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about other players that might thrive behind the microphone. Finally, we send it to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator turns to a remarkable chapter of some pretty creative sign-stealing from Yankees history. This episode is brought to you by Charles Tyrwhitt — style that hits it out of the park. This episode is also brought to you by Toyota City in Mamaroneck— where every drive is a home run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Bernie Williams walked out of the public eye the minute his baseball career ended, he would have more than earned a break. The guy is in Monument Park for a reason, a cornerstone of four Yankees world championship teams. But as he discusses with YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits for this week’s episode of the New York Yankees Official Podcast, retirement has been anything but a break for the Puerto Rico native. Williams is busy as ever working on his music, and in between showing Meredith how to strum a few chords, he discusses the similarities between pursuing baseball and musical greatness, his upcoming concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall, and the work he does to spread awareness for the disease that took his father’s life nearly 25 years ago. For our second segment, Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz joins Meredith to chat about Bernie and the other beloved Bronx Bombers who returned to the Stadium for Old-Timers’ Day. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the history books to a particularly hilarious chapter, a heist tale mixing some of the greatest Yankees ever with just a hint of espionage. You don’t want to miss this one. This episode is brought to you by Kia City of the Bronx — your ticket to a winning drive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trade deadline is like a holiday for fans, but for the guys on the move, it can be a bit more challenging. This week, Ryan McMahon — one of the newest imports from this past baseball swap meet — stops by to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. The two discuss the ins and outs of life on the go, his excitement about playing in New York, and the genesis of his remarkable glove work. Then, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits stops by to chat about how she reports on the trade deadline, plus plenty more news around the Yankees. Finally, stick around for History Books, in which senior museum curator Brian Richards tells the story of Celerino Sánchez, a little-known Yankee from a little-remembered time. This episode is brought to you by Kia City of the Bronx — your ticket to a winning drive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerrit Cole is deep into the recovery process from Tommy John surgery, but he took time to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the struggles — both physical and emotional — that he has experienced during this stage, and also the ways that he still tries to contribute to the 2025 Yankees’ World Series goals. Then, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits stops by to chat about Cole, the trade deadline and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every July, the baseball season takes a brief pause to celebrate the titans of the game, while the majority of the players, coaches and staffers around the league enjoy some much-needed time away from the ballpark. But the 2025 MLB All-Star Game was actually a family celebration for the Yankees, as the entire coaching staff, as well as much of the trainers and support staff, got to work on the American League All-Star staff as the defending AL champions. Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz and Yankees chief photographer/senior photography editor Ariele Goldman Hecht were on the ground in Atlanta for the Midsummer Classic, and in this episode, we have selected audio clips from Yankees All-Stars during media day, plus Jon and Arie discuss how they go about covering a massive baseball party that takes so many different forms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every step Will Warren takes is a first. The rookie is learning on the fly, but so far this year, there has been plenty of cause for optimism. In between two hugely momentous starts, he sat down with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for a chat about belief, trust and execution — the recipes for development and excellence. Plus, stick around for our second segment, when YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits calls in from north of the border to chat about Canada Day, the All-Star break and much more. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the History Books for a chapter on public address announcers in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Tim Hill signed on with the Yankees in the middle of 2024, it was logical to have tempered expectations. The guy had just been cut by the White Sox, who were in the midst of a season that would see them set the record for losses in a season. But the left-hander with the quirky delivery became a crucial part of the Yankees’ bullpen, pitching high-leverage innings in the World Series before re-signing with the team in the offseason. He chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the weird journey, the weirder pitching mechanics and plenty of stuff that’s less weird, including a life story filled with struggles that continue to push him to new heights. Then, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits joins Jon to chat about HOPE Week, the remarkable five-day stretch every year when the Yankees head into the community to change lives and inspire millions of fans. Finally, Brian Richards checks in from the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where he opens a chapter of the History Books to talk about a tradition started during a June start by Ron Guidry nearly half a century ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Bellinger has accomplished almost everything in the game, but his dad still has one thing on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine everything that goes into making a pitching staff work. For Matt Blake, it’s more than a full-time job. Now in his sixth season in the Bronx, the respected guru has his Yankees dominating on the mound, and he sat down with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz to chat about the massive undertaking. Part mad scientist, part psychotherapist, part quantitative genius, Blake takes listeners to school in an exclusive, must-listen conversation. Then, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network stops by to chat about the 2025 Subway Series, Anthony Volpe, J.C. Escarra and much more. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards flips to another chapter in the History Books, breaking down some of the longest home runs in Yankee Stadium history. This week’s episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now, with a Volvo XC90. Contact your local Volvo dealer to schedule a test drive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Yankees fans first learned about Jasson Domínguez, it was because their newest international signing was being compared to players such as Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout. While those expectations might be impossible for anyone to meet, Domínguez is developing into a solid big leaguer, even while learning a new position on the fly. The young stud chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for this week’s episode, discussing his development, his struggles with injuries and much, much more. Stick around for our second segment, in which YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits joins to chat about the news around the Yankees, and to recap a wild trip to the wrong clubhouse in Tampa. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the History Books, offering a chapter on some of the greatest single months by Yankees players. This week’s episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now, with a Volvo XC90. Contact your local Volvo dealer to schedule a test drive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re going to want to buckle up for this one, as Meredith Marakovits sits down with Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz for a chat that’s funny, inspirational, sad, sweet and so much more. The splitter magician tells a story of faith and perseverance, of the sacrifices that his family made and his belief that his mother traded her life for his big-league shot. Seriously, this is one special conversation. After you catch your breath, stick around as Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz joins Meredith to look back on the first four weeks of the season, and go through the stories from the April issue of the magazine. Finally, we send it to Brian Richards in the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards has a story to tell about Earle Combs. This week’s episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now, with a Volvo XC90. Contact your local Volvo dealer to schedule a test drive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got regular season baseball games to talk about, and we couldn’t be happier about it. This week, Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz welcomes Paul Goldschmidt into the podcast studio, as the new first baseman talks about the lessons from his journey through the big leagues, his impressions of Aaron Judge, and the true meaning of a leadoff hitter. Then, Jon is joined by co-host Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network as she braves the frigid temperatures in Detroit to talk about stories from the road through the season’s first two weeks. Finally, we kick it over to the (climate-controlled!) New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the History Books to tell a story about another remarkable power surge in Yankees history. This week’s episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now, with a Volvo XC90. Contact your local Volvo dealer to schedule a test drive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a brand-new season of the New York Yankees Official Podcast, and we have much to discuss! Joining Yankees Magazine deputy editor is new co-host, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network. But Meredith isn’t the only new face (or at least new voice) that we’re hearing from this week. Jon sits down with Max Fried, who signed with New York this past offseason and is looking to play a key role in leading the team back to the World Series. A champion in Atlanta in 2021, Fried — who started the clincher in the Fall Classic — talks about living the cliché of big-league life, his excitement about pitching in New York, and much more. Join us all season as we take you deep inside the Yankees’ clubhouse! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the second season finale of the New York Yankees Official Podcast, and before we raise the curtain on the 2025 season, we have one more great episode to close out the spring. Yoendrys Gómez might not be a household name yet, but he has been on the Yankees’ prospect list for years, and this past offseason, as he tells Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, he did something no Yankees big leaguer ever has before. Gómez graduated from the team’s Dominican Academy, walking in the ceremony and receiving his high school diploma; while several of his teammates have done this before, none has while appearing on the 40-man roster. Gómez and Schwartz talk all about the Yankees’ Dominican operation, plus the pitcher’s goals for 2025. Then Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski zooms in to chat about World Series grand slams and some other stories coming in the team’s official 2025 Yearbook. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator opens the History Books for a great lesson on Luis Arroyo. This week’s episode is brought to you by Margaritaville-at-Sea. What’s better than watching spring training in Florida? Extending it into a tropical vacation, of course. Hit your next trip out of the park! Head to MargaritavilleAtSea.com and book your cruise today. The Caribbean is calling, and it’s time to answer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming to you live from Tampa, Florida, it’s our first Grapefruit League episode of the 2025 baseball season! This week, Ben Rice stops by to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. Of course, they discuss the remarkable three–home run game from last year, but Rice also opens up about the confidence that has allowed him to reach this point, and how he plans to take the next steps. Then, Jon is joined by Yankees senior vice president Tony Bruno and Yankees Magazine editor-in-chief Alfred Santasiere III, as the three discuss the upcoming season for the Yankees, as well as the intrigue ahead at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Finally, Brian Richards opens the History Books for a great chapter on some less-than-memorable no-hitters that Yankees pitchers have thrown. This week’s episode is brought to you by Margaritaville-at-Sea. What’s better than watching spring training in Florida? Extending it into a tropical vacation, of course. Hit your next trip out of the park! Head to MargaritavilleAtSea.com and book your cruise today. The Caribbean is calling, and it’s time to answer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitchers and catchers have reported to Tampa for the start of spring training, and we have a beloved former Yankees reliever joining the pod this week. Four-time All-Star Dellin Betances stops by to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the life of a big-league retiree, the memories of spring training and his friendship with first-ballot Hall of Famer CC Sabathia. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins the call to discuss the ramp-up to the 2025 season, plus his feature on the newcomers in Yankees camp. Finally, we send it over to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards shares some interested anecdotes from Babe Ruth’s background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all might be dragging a bit on these late-January days, but thankfully, we’ve got Nick Swisher to bring up the energy level. The All-Star and member of the 2009 World Series champs checks in from Tampa, where players are trickling in to get ready for the 2025 season. Swisher chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the secret sauce of a championship team, his good friend (and new MLB Hall of Famer) CC Sabathia, plus so much more. Then, Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III gives an update on the first 2025 issue of the magazine, which is almost ready to print. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a new year, and there’s a new radio voice of the New York Yankees. Dave Sims is stepping into the booth alongside Suzyn Waldman this year, replacing the team’s longtime play-by-play man John Sterling. Despite years spent calling Mariners games in Seattle, Sims has strong roots in the New York area, and as he tells Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, he can’t wait to get to work in just a few weeks. Plus, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski stops by to chat about the Hot Stove League, the upcoming announcement of the 2025 Hall of Fame Class, and much more. Finally, we send it over to the New York Yankees Museum Presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards tells the story of Babe Ruth’s *pitching* exploits in pinstripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Volpe’s second big-league season had its share of highlights, and also some struggles. But no one will ever forget his remarkable grand slam in Game 4 of the World Series. In this interview from September of 2024, the homegrown stud tells Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his love for the Yankees, a showdown with a high school buddy and his goals for the future. Then, Nathan Maciborski stops by to discuss the action during the Hot Stove League, and to wrap up 2024 for good. Finally, we send it over to the New York Yankees Museum Presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards explains Yogi Berra’s road to becoming an elite catcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have the American League Rookie of the Year in the house, chatting with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about some of the highlights from his remarkable season. Gil talks about the road back from Tommy John surgery, the impact of playing on a team with some legends in his midst, and the famed tattoo that graces his neck. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski stops by to chat more about the Yankees’ 2024 award winners, plus the Notre Dame–Army football game coming this weekend to the Bronx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty-nine teams saw their seasons end without a World Series parade, and even though the Yankees were among the two last teams standing, the result isn’t what any fan wanted. But as we wrap up the 2024 season — one that saw an AL pennant and so much more — Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III and Jon Schwartz look back at some of their favorite moments from a season that had no shortage of highlights. Plus, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards pens another chapter of History Books, this one looking at the history of sitting U.S. presidents visiting Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re on the ground in Los Angeles, ready for what figures to be one of the greatest matchups in World Series history. Tonight, the Yankees take on the Dodgers in Game 1, with the biggest stars and the best teams duking it out for supremacy. To get you ready, who better than Paul O’Neill, who knows plenty about winning big in October. The Warrior chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about everything from the thrill of victory to the real-life situations that even the greatest teams have to deal with. Then, Jon is joined by Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III to discuss the remarkable ALCS run over Cleveland, and to consider what fans are going to get to see in the Fall Classic. Plus, we take you inside the clubhouse with audio from the team’s clinching celebration, and we unveil another chapter of History Books from Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two games into the 2024 American League Championship Series, the Yankees find themselves two wins from a trip to the World Series. And the New York Yankees Official Podcast is bringing you behind the scenes, with audio clips from inside the clubhouse and press conference room. Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz have you covered as you get ready for the first pitch of Game 3, looking at the key storylines from the first two Yankees wins. The New York Yankees Official Podcast will go weekly throughout the Yankees’ postseason run. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of tonight’s Game 4 of the American League Division Series, we’re taking you inside the clubhouse and the press conference room for a look at the first three games, and some predictive analysis of what’s to come. Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz share some insights from the Yankees’ two wins, plus they open the October issue of the magazine to discuss Game 4 starter Gerrit Cole, and the unlikely season that led him to the mound tonight. Keep listening to the New York Yankees Official Podcast throughout the postseason as we discuss everything happening in the Bronx and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yankees Manager Aaron Boone is about to lead the team into the October crucible, but first, he sat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz to discuss a baseball life and the joys and stresses of managing a team with great expectation. Boone has plenty to say about interacting with the media, writing superstars’ names into his lineup card every day, and the conviction necessary to deal with the precarious nature of baseball. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski stops by for a discussion about playoff baseball. Finally, we send it over to Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards for another outstanding chapter of History Books, this one looking at the Yankees’ history with flags.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nestor Cortes has seen just about everything in his baseball life to date, but he’s still chasing a championship. But for a guy who says that he has been in the gutter, there’s always plenty to smile about. Nasty on the mound, yet anything but in person, Cortes sat for a chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz to discuss his journey, the vagaries of pitch selection and so much more. Plus, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins to discuss his September feature on Pedro González, the first Dominican player in Yankees history. Lastly, we get another chapter of History Books, in which Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards details a baseball heist involving one of Joe DiMaggio’s favorite “ball bats.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a champion Yankees player and manager, Joe Girardi, has plenty of insight to offer as the 2024 Yankees enter the stretch run. Ahead of his return to the Bronx for Old-Timers’ Day on Aug. 24, the current YES Network broadcaster chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about what it takes to win. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins the chat, as he and Jon discuss the August issue of the magazine, including features on Ben Rice and the team’s awesome first-inning output. Lastly, stick around for another chapter of History Books, in which Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards looks back at the curious “Dandy” era at the Stadium.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Yankees picked up Michael Tonkin, the pitcher had already been designated for assignment three times this season. But the reliever has been a stud for Aaron Boone’s squad, and he chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his journey all around the planet, the belief that never wavered and the goals for an enduring baseball life. Then, Jon previews the August 2024 issue of Yankees Magazine, and discusses the team’s outlook now that the trade deadline has passed. Finally, Brian Richards pens a new chapter of History Books, this one discussing the biggest crowd in Yankee Stadium history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we kick off the second half of the 2024 season, let’s go back 25 years to July 18, 1999, when David Cone took the mound on Yogi Berra Day and threw the third perfect game in franchise history. Cone chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his memories that remarkable game, his role in the dynasty, and the way one start 25 years ago has impacted his life ever since. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins to chat about his feature on the Hall of Fame’s East-West Classic, and the role that CC Sabathia played in bringing it to life. Finally, stick around for another great chapter of History Books, in which Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards tells you all you need to know about Babe Ruth’s weapons of choice. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Boca Raton Office of Economic Development. Your company’s success starts with the right location. Visit BusinessBoca.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy July 4th to all of our listeners! Joining us for this special holiday episode is Yankees catching coach/field coordinator Tanner Swanson, who sits for an extended chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. The two discuss pitch receiving, the evolution of the position and the absurdity of there not being more left-handed catchers. Then, Jon is joined by Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III, as the two discuss Al’s July cover story on pitcher Luis Gil. Finally, Brian Richards offers another chapter of History Books, this time looking at Babe Ruth’s kryptonite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a special two-parter this week. First, Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz chats with left-hander Caleb Ferguson, just another of the team’s remarkable roster of outstanding relievers. But then Jon is joined by Yankees senior manager of communications and media relations Michael Margolis to go in-depth on HOPE Week, the Yankees’ annual initiative that sees the entire team spend time in the community, celebrating those who do amazing things to better the world. This year, for the 15th edition of HOPE Week, the organization chose causes with one overarching theme — using social media to positive ends. If the annual event, or just this conversation, inspires you to get involved in your own community, that’s the biggest win the Yankees can get this year. This episode is brought to you by your Tri-State Cadillac dealer and the all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The only way to be your best self is to be your authentic self.” Marcus Stroman, who is featured on the cover of the June 2024 edition of Yankees Magazine, is all about authenticity, and as he discusses with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, it’s a huge part of his success to date. The New York native has thrived in his first season in pinstripes, and a huge part of that is understanding how to make his personality mesh with that of his new team. So far, so good. Then, stick around for a chat about Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and a milestone he’s about to reach. Finally, we open the History Books with another chapter from Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards, in which we dive into Lou Gehrig’s remarkable streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter what’s going on, Yankees closer Clay Holmes has the type of demeanor that makes every day look like a good one. Cool and friendly, the Alabama native has a cheerful disposition on the field and around the clubhouse, which made him a perfect guest for the New York Yankees Official Podcast. But when he sat down with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz on May 21, the afternoon after his first blown save of 2024 — indeed, the first earned runs he had allowed all year, coming in the season’s 49th game — the pitcher showed the side that has helped him thrive in the most high-pressured role in baseball. In a frank conversation, Holmes discussed the way that he flushes away adversity, the belief that is a prerequisite for pitching in the ninth inning, and the evolution of his arsenal. Then, for our second segment, Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III joins Schwartz to talk about the May cover story that he wrote on Anthony Rizzo, focusing on the first baseman’s outreach to a community he knows all too well. Finally, stick around for the fifth chapter of “History Books,” in which senior museum curator Brian Richards offers a poignant anecdote about Tom Burr, the only New York Yankees player to die in military service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode has got some dawg in it, as Alex Verdugo stops by the podcast studio to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. The outfielder discusses the way that he mixes swagger with grit, the end result being a truly unique — and so far, extremely valuable — Yankee. Then, Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III and Nathan Maciborski join to discuss John Sterling and the Mexico City trip. May is the last month to purchase 2024 Yankees season tickets. Purchase a prorated full season ticket plan and have the ability to license the same seat location for all Yankees home games during the postseason. Great locations are still available, so call (212) YANKEES, email seasontickets@yankees.com or visit yankees.com/tickets to lock in your seats today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are hogging the bullpen phone for this episode, which focuses extensively on Yankees relievers. First, we have Luke Weaver in the podcast studio with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, chatting about his hybrid role with the Yankees, the difficulty in switching teams so often and the struggle to maintain an identity during a life in flux. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins to chat about his April feature on closer Clay Holmes. Plus, stick around for another sensational chapter of History Books, which looks at a little-known (to some) member of the 1927 Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to talk hitting, so we brought new Yankees hitting coach James Rowson into the podcast studio this week for a conversation with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. The two discuss hitting philosophies, the importance of communication, and the amount of credit Rowson intends to take for anything good Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are able to do with the bat. Then, Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III joins to discuss his April feature on Anthony Volpe, as well as the team’s hot start. And stick around for a fun chapter of History Books, featuring guest cameos from Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and a certain ill-fated ocean liner. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Boca Raton Office of Economic Development. Your company’s success starts with the right location. Visit BusinessBoca.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with a new baseball season, which means that it’s time to launch our second season of the New York Yankees Official Podcast! Our season premiere features an exclusive conversation with new Yankees slugger Juan Soto, who just might be the most complete hitter in the game today (and is already making a case to be one of the best ever). Chatting with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, Soto talks about the excitement of playing in a new city, the thrilling support he enjoys from Dominican fans, and his expectations for the year to come. And stick around for the debut of our newest segment, HISTORY BOOKS, in which Brian Richards, the senior curator of the New York Yankees Museum Presented by Bank of America, offers listeners a lesser-known story about the most robustly covered baseball team in the world. This week’s segment looks at what was probably the first Opening Day in the history of the New York Yankees to go without paper tickets, plus a very special Opening Day for Babe Ruth. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Boca Raton Office of Economic Development. Your company’s success starts with the right location. Visit BusinessBoca.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just two weeks to Opening Day, it’s time to close the books on the first season of the New York Yankees Official Podcast. For our final episode before the calendar flips to baseball season, relief pitcher Ian Hamilton takes his seat in the podcast studio, chatting with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the value in a forgettable 2023, the excitement for this year’s relief squad, and the life of a pitcher coming into his own. Then, Jon zips back to the Bronx, where he and Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski talk about the final preparations for Opening Day and share some thoughts on this first season. The next episode, which will drop on March 28, will be the premiere of Season 2 of the New York Yankees Official Podcast. We look forward to chatting on the other side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring Training is underway, and our first episode from Tampa features Jose Trevino’s second visit to the New York Yankees Official Podcast “studio.” The catcher chats with Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski about moving beyond the frustrations of 2023, goals for the upcoming year and all the emotions and excitement that come with a new spring. Then, Nathan is joined by Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for a chat about some of the new guys in Yankees camp, plus a preview of the Spring edition of the magazine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitchers and catchers are in action down in Tampa, so we’re coming at you with a double-feature this week. First, we have an interview with young catcher Austin Wells, who got some run late in 2023. The former first-round pick talks to Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the lessons he learned during his big-league debut, his expectations for the future and much more. Then, Jon chats with Yankees senior vice president and CFO of Yankees Global Enterprises Tony Bruno about the enthusiasm around Tampa, the renovations at GMS Field and the thrilling visit from the Savannah Bananas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our fourth and final episode from aboard the Celebrity Apex, we close our Legends of Baseball Cruise with the mayor of the Western Caribbean, Ron Blomberg. The first overall pick in the 1967 MLB Draft and the first player ever to bat as a designated hitter, Blomberg has enough stories to fill a cruise much longer than seven days, but we managed to hold him to just about a half-hour of mayhem during a conversation with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. Then, Jon chats with Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III and Nathan Maciborski about Blomberg, and about the coming of a new spring training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t bother looking at your thermostat and hoping for a thaw, because we’re bringing the tropics to you. This week, we’re back aboard the Legends of Baseball Cruise on the Celebrity Apex, for a conversation with former Yankees reliever and current YES Network broadcaster Jeff Nelson. In front of a live audience, Jeff chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his post-baseball life, his assessment of today’s game and the meaning of the Yankees family. Then, Jon and Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski chat about the newest Yankee, Marcus Stroman.  For more information about the Legends of Baseball Cruise, or to book your room for next year’s voyage, visit www.legendsofbaseball.com To learn more about the Celebrity Cruises (and the Celebrity Apex), visit www.celebritycruises.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first episode of 2024 is our second recorded while aboard the Celebrity Apex for the 2023 Legends of Baseball Cruise. Our guest: current Yankee Oswaldo Cabrera. While perhaps out of place among long-retired ballplayers, Cabrera had the time of his life aboard the ship, as he explains in a candid and hilarious conversation with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. Afterward, Jon is joined by Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski for a chat about Cabrera’s current role on the team, and a look back at the 2023 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, at which Nathan’s alma mater Rutgers came out on top. For more information about the Legends of Baseball Cruise, or to book your room for next year’s voyage, visit www.legendsofbaseball.com To learn more about the Celebrity Cruises (and the Celebrity Apex), visit www.celebritycruises.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting to record podcasts and radio shows from Yankee Stadium ranks pretty high on the coolness scale, but over the next few weeks, we’ll be hitting the high seas, bringing you podcasts that we recorded while aboard the Celebrity Apex for the First Annual Voyage of the Legends of Baseball Cruise. To get things started, here’s Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz chatting with YES Network and ESPN Radio’s Michael Kay in front of a live audience. The two discuss the cruise, the Juan Soto acquisition and what it’s like to become a part of the greatest moments in franchise history. Then, Jon chats with Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski about the upcoming Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl, featuring the University of Miami and Rutgers University. For more information about the Legends of Baseball Cruise, or to book your room for next year’s voyage, visit www.legendsofbaseball.com To learn more about the Celebrity Cruises (and the Celebrity Apex), visit www.celebritycruises.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a new bench coach in town, and he’s joining us on this week’s episode of the pod. Brad Ausmus chats with Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski about his time as a Yankees minor leaguer, his plans for the new job and the mentors who helped get him here (hint: there’s one you’ll DEFINITELY recognize). Then, Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III and deputy editor Jon Schwartz discuss their first impressions of Ausmus, and also talk a bit about a hot stove that is starting to boil over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody hits the ball harder than Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton, and the current active MLB leader in homers stopped by our podcast studio in late September to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his incomparable power, the chase for 500 and the frustrations of a lost season. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins the chat as he and Jon discuss the award winners from the recently completed season, including Roberto Clemente Award winner Aaron Judge, Gold Glover Anthony Volpe and AL Cy Young finalist (and perhaps winner) Gerrit Cole. We are taking a break for Thanksgiving, but we will be back with a new episode on Dec. 7. Speak to you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re taking our talents to Monument Park, or at least we’re bringing Monument Park to you. This week, we have Yankees legend Andy Pettitte calling in while on the road from Houston to Dallas. The Core Four member talks with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the 1998 season, the way his memories run together, coaching young pitchers and rooting for the Yankees in enemy territory. Then, Jon is joined by Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III to consider what this year’s World Series matchup can tell us about the 2024 Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re messing with the King this week, as Yankees pitcher Michael King stops by the studio to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. The two discuss his evolving role, from reliever to starter, as well as the traumatic injury from which he seems fully recovered. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor comes in to look ahead to the offseason and the Hot Stove League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had hoped to be chatting about a remarkable late run to the postseason, but it wasn’t to be for the 2023 Yankees. But among the high notes of the season, Anthony Volpe’s development ranks pretty high. The rookie phenom made the Opening Day roster, then endured the ups and downs of a debut big-league season. But he took some time in September to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about all he has learned in his first year, and what it could mean for the future. Then, Jon is joined by Alfred Santasiere III and Nathan Maciborski to talk about the upcoming October issue of the magazine, plus Al’s feature on Ron Blomberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The kids have arrived, and this week, we have Everson Pereira chatting with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. The Venezuelan outfielder discusses his last days in the minors, his first days in The Show, and what he has learned thus far. He also talks about the role family played in his ascent, and his hopes for the future. Then, Jon is joined by Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski to discuss Old-Timers’ Day and Nate’s feature on likely AL Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole, who graces the cover of the September 2023 issue of Yankees Magazine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re surprised to see Jake Bauers appearing on the New York Yankees Official Podcast, don’t worry — Bauers is, too. But since coming up from Triple-A earlier this year, the former top prospect has been mashing for the Yankees. He sat down with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz to discuss his perspective on the game, his goals looking forward, and a particularly unfortunate incident with a batting helmet. Then, Jon and Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III chat about Al’s two features in the August issue, a Q&A with Roy White and a story about Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders manager Shelley Dunca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Yankees’ starting staff was decimated by injuries at the outset of the season, Clarke Schmidt got the chance to establish himself as a big-league starter. But the first couple months couldn’t have gone much worse for the right-hander. But Schmidt came by our podcast studio to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his remarkable turnaround, and the confidence that never wavered. Plus, editor-in-chief Alfred Santasiere III joins Jon for a discussion about Clay Holmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been waiting to release this one for a while; as excited as all of us are to have Carlos Rodón on the mound for the Yankees, we also are thrilled to get to post this exclusive interview with the stud southpaw. On his New York Yankees Official Podcast debut, Rodón talks with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about mustaches, the free agent process, and his awesome pitching arsenal. Afterward, Jon and Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III discuss Al’s two features in the July issue: a piece about Rodón and another about Harrison Bader.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s baseball journey is plenty unique. He’s a relative of Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner, and one of very few players to hail from Hawaii. But the most interesting thing about the Yankees’ do-it-all utility player is the way that he talks about his role on the 2023 Yankees. Brought to town last year to be the starting shortstop, these days, he’s much more likely to be found in the outfield or even on the pitcher’s mound. In a bracing and deeply honest conversation with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, Kiner-Falefa explains his goal to be the best utility player possible, and why that’s not faint praise. Plus, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski stops by to chat about HOPE Week and a special 40th anniversary story about Dave Righetti’s July 4, 1983, no-hitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got Tommy Kahnle in the podcast studio this week, and energy is high. We repeat: Energy is high. The reliever chats about his hobbies, the joy he takes from fooling hitters with his changeup, and his divorce from a certain Philadelphia football team. But mostly, he discusses the enthusiasm he brings to the clubhouse, and why he believes it helps make everyone around him better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, Wandy Peralta became the first Yankee in history to pitch in all five games of a Division Series. And when the left-hander stopped by our podcast studio, he showed off a more serious side than fans are used to seeing on the mound, where the Dominican Republic native is known for his hilarious and absurd facial expressions. But there was also plenty of laughter, plenty of good cheer from a guy who says that his job is just as much about making sure that everyone around him is happy and relaxed as it is pitching perfect innings. His chat with Jon Schwartz (and Yankees bilingual media relations coordinator Marlon Abreu) is an awesome window into a true original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka insists that he has a killer instinct, but when he stopped by our podcast studio, he showed the same chill, cool, uber-California style that Yankees fans and teammates have gotten to know for years. The longest-tenured member of the organization, Higashioka chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the team’s pitching staff, the very different joys of catching a no-hitter and hitting three homers in a game, and so much more. Then, Al Santasiere and Nate Maciborski join to discuss the team’s scorching run over the past few weeks, including some walk-off heroics from May cover star Anthony Volpe. https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/kyle-higashioka-talks-about-yankees-history?t=yankees-magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hope you’re ready for some energy, because we’ve got Nick Swisher in the podcast studio this week. The beloved former Yankee, part of the 2009 World Series championship team, discusses the joys in his life, his on-field philosophies and the experience of hearing a Yankee Stadium “roll call.” Plus, the former Ohio State Buckeye clashes with Michigan grad (and Yankees Magazine deputy editor) Jon Schwartz about what defines success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jose Trevino arrived in Tampa last April, the move was met with almost zero fanfare. A year later, he’s coming off an All-Star season that saw him mash countless huge hits and earn the American League’s Platinum Glove. He sat down with deputy editor Jon Schwartz to discuss all that he experienced in the past year, the crazy sensation of getting to catch Gerrit Cole and the charity work that fuels him. Plus, the editors discuss the season’s first month, with a special focus on the May cover star, Anthony Volpe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with another episode of the New York Yankees Official Podcast. This week, Yankees vice president of player development Kevin Reese stops by to give his view of the entire organization from the top down. Reese, a former player, explains how his background in the sport helps him maximize players’ skills, how it feels to let go of a dream prospect, and how the ideal baseball farm system looks a lot like a … Chick-fil-A? Trust us, it makes sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the debut episode of the NEW YORK YANKEES OFFICIAL PODCAST, and we’re joined by the Yankees’ Opening Day starter, Gerrit Cole. The ace chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his preparation, the fun he finds on the baseball field, and his children’s favorite thing about the sport. Sure, they also discuss the upcoming season a bit, too. And in our second segment, Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III and Nathan Maciborski join to discuss Jon’s feature about Cole that appears in the 2023 New York Yankees Official Yearbook and the April issue of Yankees Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the New York Yankees Official Podcast! Launching March 30, we’ll be bringing you episodes every other week featuring exclusive interviews with Yankees stars, coaches, alumni and front office executives. We’ll also be chatting about stories that appear in Yankees Magazine, and much, much more. If you already subscribed to the Yankees Magazine Podcast, you’re all set. But if not, make sure to hit that subscribe button before March 30 because you’re not going to want to miss this Opening Day start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our sixth season finale, with Opening Day just two weeks away, and we’ve got a great one for you. In our first segment, Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III and Jon Schwartz welcome Yankees senior vice president Tony Bruno into the podcast studio, where they discuss Al’s feature on the 50th anniversary of George Steinbrenner’s purchase of the New York Yankees. Bruno tells stories that he picked up from years around The Boss, and the ways that Steinbrenner could be a demanding boss, but also incredibly loyal and compassionate. Then, in our second segment, Jon chats with executive editor Nathan Maciborski about the Anthony Rizzo feature that graces the cover of our spring issue. Note: This is the final episode of this version of the Yankees Magazine Podcast. Starting with our next episode, the feed will be rebranded as the NEW YORK YANKEES OFFICIAL PODCAST. If you’re already a subscriber, you don’t have to do anything — you will be transferred to the new feed automatically. The NEW YORK YANKEES OFFICIAL PODCAST, which will feature exclusive interviews with your favorite Yankees, will launch on Opening Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re live from Tampa, Florida, reporting from Spring Training! On this week’s episode, Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz is joined by the team’s chief photographer/senior photography editor Ariele Goldman Hecht. Arie discusses the 90-hour weeks she puts in during spring training, as she sprints around the complex capturing all the hard work — and all the smiles — that make this the happiest time of the year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one cares what Punxsutawney Phil has to say. Baseball players are down in Florida and Arizona as we speak, which means that spring is finally here. For this week’s episode Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz preview the spring edition of the magazine, plus they chat about their favorite spring training traditions and best practices.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our last episode of the offseason, as the next time you hear from us, pitchers and catchers will already be working out in Tampa. What better way to send off 2022 once and for all by bringing in MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch to chat about his night emceeing the BBWAA Awards dinner in New York this past weekend, where Aaron Judge was presented with his AL MVP Award. Hoch walks us through all of the celebrities and baseball luminaries who showed their faces at the annual event, then he and Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz chat about the last unfinished business on the 2023 Yankees roster, plus break down Bruce Springsteen’s return to the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At long last, it’s time to check out how we fared in our 2022 preseason predictions. Yankees Magazine editors Al Santasiere, Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz go back to our episode from March of last year when we looked into our crystals balls. Apparently, we don’t quite know how to read them, though, or maybe ours were just defective. Because some of our predictions were hilariously — even tragically — wrong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s 2023, and we’re thinking about all that we’ll get to write about in this new year. Yankees Magazine editors Al Santasiere, Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz discuss the features that they’re already prepping for spring, as well as some of the storylines they are excited to chase down this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the last 2022 episode of the Yankees Magazine Podcast, and what a way to go out. We’re positively glowing from the excitement of this past week at Yankee Stadium, where Aaron Judge signed him new contract and was named the 16th captain in franchise history, and then — just 24 hours later — stud left-hander Carlos Rodón inked his name on a blockbuster deal. Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III, Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz discuss the deals, plus the energy at the ballpark during the major announcements. Don’t forget, you can get 2 free tickets with any subscription to Yankees Magazine, now through Dec. 31. Don’t miss out on this deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for our annual Thanksgiving draft, when we pick the things we’re most grateful for from the past 12 months. Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III and Jon Schwartz trade Thanksgiving cheer, sharing memories of grand slams, sleeper stars and — no surprise — a certain slugger’s historic campaign. PLUS, we offer the exclusive reveal of our 2023 Yankees Magazine Holiday offers, which once again will include 2 FREE TICKETS WITH ANY SUBSCRIPTION. Go to www.yankees.com/publications to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Series is over, the Astros are champs and as far as we here at Yankees Magazine are concerned, that means that the road to the 2023 title is upon us. This week, MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch stops by to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about what the offseason schedule is going to look like, and when fans can expect to start hearing some hot stove news. Plus, Hoch drops a hot tip about a new book that he’s writing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not much good to say here … it’s always painful when another season ends. Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz offer some thoughts on the team’s run to the ALCS and try to make sense of whatever comes next. Maybe we’ll cheer you all up a bit? No promises. Either way, the road to the 2023 World Series title starts right now at Yankee Stadium, so hit the reset button with us as we mine through the memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So Game 1 of the American League Championship Series didn’t go as planned for the team, but Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz aren’t giving up. Jon is in Houston, and Nate is just back from Cleveland, and both have plenty of insight to share about the nature of the first few weeks of the 2022 postseason. We look at some positives in the disappointment of the 4-2 loss to Houston in Game 1, find some reasons for optimism, and briefly discuss British politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we bring on a special guest, as Yankees Magazine Chief Photographer/Senior Photography Editor Ariele Goldman Hecht stops by to chat about her month following Aaron Judge around as he pursued the AL home run record. Plus, Arie joins Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz as they recount Game 1 of the 2022 ALDS, and look ahead to the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to reset and refresh. The regular season is over, and with it, Aaron Judge’s home run chase. Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz discuss their thoughts on the 2022 Yankees’ march toward October, and then they chat about how context matters most when it comes to understanding Aaron Judge’s miraculous 62–home run season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What else are we going to discuss but Aaron Judge’s assault on home run history? This week, Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz discuss Nate’s September cover story that puts Judge’s home run chase in historical context, looking at the ways the coverage compares to similar runs by Babe Ruth and Roger Maris. But mostly, the two marvel at the history we’re all getting to watch every single night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time to close out our discussion of the August edition of Yankees Magazine, as editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz chat about the last two features in the magazine. First, we look back at Paul O’Neill’s return to Yankee Stadium on Aug. 21, as the club retired his No. 21. Nate’s Q&A with The Warrior — an in-depth discussion about his years in pinstripes and the two decades that he has been broadcasting for the YES Network — is in this month’s issue, and available online at yankees.com/magazine. Then, we look way back into the history books to tell the story of George Selkirk, the man who replaced Babe Ruth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices