Episode 21: Michael Kay

Foolish Baseball joins the show to discuss his journey on YouTube, being a public voice for baseball analytics and the ONE job in baseball that would make him think about leaving YouTube1:32 Why does Foolish love baseball?5:58 Starting Foolish Baseball while living in Germany11:17 YouTube + content strategy19:37 Balancing fandom with career25:32 Being an advocate/educator of analytics33:09 Foolish would work for an expansion team36:13 Future outlook for baseball 39:02 What's next for Foolish?#mlb #baseball #sports #analytics #stats #germany #yankees #dodgers #braves #shoheiohtani #foolishbaseball #youtube #contentcreator Foolish's channels:https://www.youtube.com/@FoolishBaseball/https://www.youtube.com/@FoolishBailey/

"Ask Kait" Maniscalco joins the show to discuss the origins of "Baseball For Baddies", why baseball is the best, her long-term ambitions and much more!0:00 Intro1:54 Why Kait loves baseball + career journey12:25 Future of Baseball For Baddies16:56 Favorite interviews23:23 What Kait's days look like29:13 Most rewarding part of the job#mlb #baseball #sports #television #tiktok #yankees #dodgers #shoheiohtani #bryceharper #women 

ESPN's Jeff Passan joins the show to discuss the Yankees trade deadline and World Series chances, the brewing scandal involving Mark Walter and the Dodgers, and an outlook on this winter's MLB lockout 0:00 Intro1:35 Jeff Passan vs. Michael Kay cage match?4:03 What is trade deadline day like for Jeff Passan?6:54 Yankees trade deadline12:28 Urgency to get Aaron Judge a World Series18:56 Which Yankee fan criticisms are fair?25:22 Aaron Boone's future28:23 Dodgers + Mark Walter situation32:07 Impact of 2026 World Series winner on lockout35:39 President Trump involved in lockout?37:27 Where's the middle ground?42:41 Passan going on All The Smoke45:49 How many games will be missed?

Michael Kay joins the show to discuss the Yankees seven-game losing streak, potential trade deadline plans (Tarik Skubal?), Aaron Judge's injury, the team's handling of Anthony Volpe and much moreTimestamps:2:47 Yankees are STRUGGLING7:38 Is there more pressure on the Yankees this year?10:53 Anthony Volpe14:48 Austin Wells/Ryan Jeffers20:26 Trade deadline thoughts- Jazz?25:48 George Lombard30:43 Tarik Skubal trade?34:38 Is it a failure if Yankees don't go to World Series?

Dusty Baker reflects on a near 60-year career, finally winning a ring as a manager, and shares amazing Hank Aaron, Bob Gibson and Roberto Clemente stories0:00 Intro3:00 Why does Dusty Baker love baseball?7:00 Watching baseball as a player, coach and manager10:21 Dusty's biggest influences14:46 Finding purpose, fighting racial tensions with Hank Aaron20:34 What is Dusty still learning about baseball?22:08 "Anti-analytics" label26:52 Finally winning a World Series as a manager with 2022 Astros32:21 Why he doesn't think about the Hall of Fame35:14 Dusty's "Jewish godson" teaching him about Kosher food40:13 Dusty's favorite baseball minds43:13 Bob Gibson, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente stories#mlb #baseball #sports #manager #dustybaker #astros #dodgers #braves #reds #cubs #giants #nationals #jewish #judaism #kosher #pirates #analytics #god #faith #religion #halloffame 

Previewing all 30 MLB teams and giving World Series and awards picks ahead of Opening Day!Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:04 AL East10:33 AL Central18:06 AL West23:43 NL East30:39 NL Central36:02 NL West40:46 World Series, Awards picks#mlb #baseball #sports #openingday #yankees #dodgers

Dave Sims shares amazing Vin Scully stories, speaks on the beauty of radio and previews the 2026 Yankees season!0:00 Intro7:32 How doing radio compares to TV15:08 Similarities in covering Yankees, Mariners17:55 Learning from legendary radio broadcasters20:34 Vin Scully stories26:23 Yankees changes over the years31:45 2026 Yankees outlook#yankees #newyork #mlb #baseball #sports #aaronjudge #nyc #ny #mariners #dodgers #vinscully #radio #broadcast #tv 

Team Israel manager and Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus joins the show to preview the upcoming tournament and discuss what makes the Yankees different from other organizations in MLB! Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:15 How catchers watch baseball5:43 Aaron Boone, Ben Rice9:08 How Yankees balance analytics and scouting14:01 Team Israel's culture and camaraderie 19:50 Recruiting Team Israel, lineups and in-game decisions25:24 Environment at WBC games#mlb #baseball #sports #ny #nyc #newyork #yankees #newyorkyankees #jew #jewish #judaism #israel #wbc #worldbaseballclassic #teamisrael #dominicanrepublic #dr #aaronjudge #shoheiohtani #harrisonbader #venezuela #nicaragua #netherlands

Jomboy Media's Big Baby David joins the show for a peek behind the curtain at what it's like producing Talkin' Yanks and a reflection on how far JM has come since he joined in 2018Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:05 Why BBD loves baseball11:57 Early Jomboy Media days30:49 Working in baseball while still being a fan37:50 Process of producing Talkin' Yanks47:12 Biggest changes + learnings since starting at JM#yankees #newyork #mlb #baseball #sports #nyc #ny #jomboy #jomboymedia #talkinyanks #podcast #aaronjudge #content #show #producer 

Ken Davidoff joins the show for a conversation about covering the Yankees for three decades, George and Hal Steinbrenner, and how sports journalism has changed in the social media ageTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:29 Ken's love of baseball vs. love of journalism7:36 George Steinbrenner's Yankees15:14 Yankees culture changes18:09 Social media changing journalism28:12 The Post's different Yankees reporters31:08 Ken's new bookKen's new book is out now! https://www.amazon.com/101-Lessons-Dugout-Baseball-Softball/dp/B0F7H3553S