Yanks Start Season With Shutout Win

Francisco Lindor heard plenty of criticism after his two gaffes in the Mets' series finale against the Cardinals, to the point where Craig Carton called for his tenure in Queens to come to an end. Plus, Evan Roberts says Carlos Mendoza missed an opportunity to send a message and bench the veteran shortstop, and Gregg Giannotti believes the fanbase needs to calm down.

Cam Schlittler was all the hype this week in Yankees Universe, as Evan Roberts declares that the sky is the limit for the Yankee righty, and Gio says Schlittler would fit right in on the 90s dynasty teams. Plus, Tommy Lugauer says Max Fried was worth every penny, Evan and Tiki see a new edge to these Yanks, and Boomer and Gio react to the Bombers' success with the new ABS challenge system.

Boomer & Gio react to the Mets’ slow start on offense. Plus, are umps are getting embarrassed by the new ABS challenge system (10:38); Aaron Glenn says Geno Smith can take Jets to ‘promised land’ (20:12); Gio raises concerns about the Knicks ahead of the playoffs (33:29); reaction on the Tiger Woods DUI (42:29); Boomer believes Cam Schlittler can be special (55:31).

Today's show highlights the Mets' offensive woes and the Yankees home opener, followed by audio of Tiger Woods’ arrest and scores from the Rangers, Devils, and Rutgers. We talk Yankees pitching dominance, which local athletes are allowed to be elitist, and Frank the Tank’s meltdown after another Mets loss in San Francisco. We then cover Trevor Bauer joining the Long Island Ducks, vintage Eddie Coleman audio, and Dan Hurley’s "chest bump" explanation for his referee confrontation. Also, Boomer’s holiday sports minute nostalgia, Ann Liguori’s crossword appearance, Austin Reaves’ fan incident, and a look back at an odd term for "Moment of the Day."

The Mets lost again with another stagnant offense. Yankees home opener today where Jack Hughes' first pitch is being met with criticism from Al and a planned boo from Morash. C-Lo's update covers David Peterson’s rough start, followed by a recording of Tiger Woods calling President Trump during his arrest. Montreal beat the Rangers, the Devils topped the Capitals, and Rutgers fell to Creighton. The hour wraps with callers Dan and Paul checking in from the Bronx and a question about LeBron James appearing on Bob Does Sports.

The Yankees’ dominant pitching leads into today's home opener. Gio wonders if Derek Jeter would attend a 30th-anniversary celebration for the ‘96 team. Also, which living New York athletes are allowed to be elitist. C-Lo updates the Mets' loss in San Francisco, and Frank The Tank’s meltdowns against the team and Tommy Lugauer. More audio of Tiger Woods’ interaction with police, Jack Hughes’ big night in a Devils win over the Capitals, and Jerry Recco’s call of a Rutgers loss to Creighton. Finally, Deontay Wilder shares a story about a pregnancy.

Trevor Bauer signs with the Long Island Ducks, sparking a discussion on his MLB exit and Boomer’s suspicion that the story doesn’t add up. C-Lo with another Mets loss in San Francisco defined by offensive struggles, Carlos Mendoza’s reaction, and David Peterson’s rough night. Also, vintage audio of Eddie Coleman’s frustration with bickering Mets/Yanks fans, Jack Hughes’ big performance in a Devils win, and Dan Hurley’s "chest bump" explanation for a referee confrontation.

Lots of odds 'n ends this hour. Gio laments the absence of Boomer’s sports minutes featuring all-Easter and all-Passover teams. During his final update, C-Lo notes Ann Liguori’s appearance in the NY Post crossword before highlighting a dominant Jeopardy run and Austin Reaves’ confrontation with a fan. The "Moment of the Day" revisits the phrase "Full Blown AIDS," and the hour concludes with a look back at a controversial Josh Innes topic regarding whether one would rather have a son born with a cleft palate or as a Cowboys fan.

Lakers Austin Reeves got into it with a fan in the stands. The Moment of The Day: Remember the phrase, ‘Full Blown AIDS’?

Gio misses Boomer doing the sports minutes because he used to do the all Easter and all Passover teams.