Pitching Prowess

With less than two weeks remaining in the Eastern League season and the Somerset Patriots making a late playoff push, Steven Cusumano chats with Patriots defensive coach Uziel Viloria and pitching coach Demetre Kokoris about wrapping up the season.

Episode 7 of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast delves into everything you need to know about the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. Steven Cusumano and Adam Beck catch you up on all the major storylines, including the breakout of Somerset's starting rotation comprised of five Top 30 Yankees prospects. Steven and Adam highlight Connor McGinnis’ torrid stretch as well as a couple of familiar faces in the MLB All-Star Futures game as Ben Grable and manager James Cooper made the trip to Philadelphia in mid-July.Plus, hear from Connor McGinnis, Ben Grable and James Cooper!Connor McGinnis: 9:18-13:48Ben Grable: 17:58-23:06James Cooper: 26:13-37:08

Episode 6 of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast delves into everything you need to know about the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. Steven Cusumano and Adam Beck take you around the team to wrap up the first half and preview all the impact names for the second half on Somerset’s roster. Steven and Adam highlight DJ Gladney, Jackson Castillo and Connor McGinnis’ success as well as what Josh Moylan brings to the lineup after being called up from High-A Hudson Valley. Plus, hear how Kyle Carr (Yankees No. 11 Prospect), Cade Smith (Yankees No. 16 Prospect) and Xavier Rivas (Yankees No. 23 Prospect) are developing and the potential of Somerset’s pitching staff as Ben Hess (Yankees No. 5 Prospect) and Chase Hampton (Yankees No. 8 Prospect) kick into form.

Episode 5 of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast delves into everything you need to know about the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. Steven Cusumano and Adam Beck take you around the team to discuss where Somerset stands with under 20 games left in the Eastern League’s first half. Plus, hear from reliever Hayden Merda as Steven and Adam delve into how Somerset’s pitching staff headlined by Ben Hess (Yankees No. 5 Prospect) and Kyle Carr (Yankees No. 11 Prospect) have contributed as Somerset looks to win the first half in the Northeast Division.RHP Hayden Merda: 5:08 - 8:05

Episode 4 of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast delves into everything you need to know about the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. Steven Cusumano and Adam Beck take you around the team to discuss where Somerset stands 40 games into the 2026 season. Plus, hear from manager James Cooper, RHP Ben Grable, OF Jace Avina, INF Tyler Hardman and OF Garrett Martin as they delve into their starts to the season!Manager James Cooper: 5:44 - 9:41RHP Ben Grable: 12:38 - 19:26OF Jace Avina: 22:52 - 25:24INF Tyler Hardman: 29:08 - 34:40OF Garrett Martin: 37:57 - 41:42

Episode 3 of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast delves into everything you need to know about the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. Steven Cusumano and Adam Beck take you around the team to discuss Somerset’s record-breaking home run rate powered by Marco Luciano, Garrett Martin, Tyler Hardman, Coby Morales and Jace Avina. Plus, a sneak peek into the pitching staff and why Jack Cebert and Ben Grable are names to get excited about after their Double-A debuts!

Yankees No. 1 Prospect George Lombard Jr.: 8:17-13:45Somerset Patriots Manager James Cooper: 16:32-22:40

Manager James Cooper: 5:55-22:54Yankees No. 1 Prospect George Lombard Jr.: 25:21-39:26Yankees No. 20 Prospect Jace Avina: 42:39-48:41Yankees No. 5 Prospect Ben Hess: 52:42-1:02:55Yankees No. 11 Prospect Kyle Carr: 1:06:35-1:13:51

As the second half rolls on, the Patriots pick up steam. Steven Cusumano and Joe Puccio chat with George Lombard Jr, Brock Selvidge, Brendan Jones and Derek Woodley on the Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast!

This week on the Patriots and Pinstripes Podcast, broadcasters Steven Cusumano and Joe Puccio recap an eventful series at home. Hear from Giancarlo Stanton, Brendan Beck, Brock Selvidge and Roc Riggio!