Boomer & Gio

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Sure, there is Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. And, maybe, the Yankees' hot start is built on some really, really good pitching. But two players you should absolutely know a little better are Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger. So, that's exactly what Bradfo helps you do thanks to conversations with both. And, not stopping there, our host then catches up with three pitchers - Paul Blackburn, Garrett Whitlock, and Ryan Yarbrough - to discuss the pitchers' perspective on this new strike zone. It's a podcast that will inform and entertain.

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We break down the Giants and Jets' draft picks alongside the Knicks' discouraging Game 3 loss and the looming threat of a total franchise shake-up. We analyze Arvell Reese’s arrival and Malik Nabers’ confusion with it while Boomer questions the Giants’ edge-rusher logjam and Francis Mauigoa vows to protect Jaxson Dart. The Mets keep win despite bullpen scares, the Yankees sweep the Red Sox behind Cody Bellinger and Cam Schlittler, and we track the fallout of Francisco Lindor’s injury. Finally, we revisit the chaotic WFAN live stream and Evan Roberts’ "pure Evan-ess," Scott Hanson’s reaction, and Woody Johnson’s awkward draft call before comparing the final mock drafts to reality.

We open with the NFL Draft, breaking down the Giants and Jets picks alongside the biggest Round 1 surprises. Jerry delivers the sounds of the Knicks' Game 3 loss and Mikal Bridges’ zero-point performance, Darren Mougey on picking Bailey over Reese and Joe Schoen on Reese’s availability. We hear Aaron Glenn’s take on his three new players, Reese on the New York spotlight, and Francis Mauigoa’s intense promise to protect Jaxson Dart. After addressing the Mike Vrabel and Roger Goodell draft controversy, we recap a Mets victory sparked by Bo Bichette and a Yankees win over the Red Sox led by Cody Bellinger and Cam Schlittler. Finally, we take your calls on the Jets and Giants’ draft hauls.

We start with the Knicks’ discouraging loss to the Hawks to fall behind 2-1, with Gio warning that a series defeat puts the coach and roster on the table for a shake-up. Jerry brings the sounds of Ian Eagle’s Knicks-Hawks call and Mike Brown’s reaction before we pivot to the Giants drafting Arvell Reese Malik Nabers’ confusion over the pick, Joe Schoen’s top ranking of Reese, and losing Caleb Downs to the Cowboys. Finally, the Mets win two in a row behind Bo Bichette’s three-run double, the Yankees win again with eight solid innings from Cam Schlitter, and we take calls from stunned Knicks fans.

We discuss Francisco Lindor’s injury and the draft picks for the Giants and Jets. After taking calls on the local picks and the Knicks’ loss, Boomer questions the Giants’ edge-rusher logjam. Jerry highlights the chaotic WFAN live stream, then Ian Eagle’s call of the Hawks taking the lead and Josh Hart’s reaction. We hear from new Jet Bailey on his "pure joy," Aaron Glenn’s thoughts on the pick, and Giants lineman Francis Mauigoa on protecting Jaxson Dart. Finally, Scott Hanson reacts to the WFAN draft party, Gio roasts Evan Roberts’ sweatpants attire, and a caller notes Jazz Chisholm’s lollipop at-bat.