No, the "Pitching Lab" Is Not Real

Boomer & Gio preview Sunday nights’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs, who also enter the game at 0-2. Plus, Boomer cautions the Giants are going to have a tough time against the Chiefs defense; Sal Licata warns Giants fans not to get too confident that they can beat the Chiefs; Kyle Brandt joins Sal to discuss the Giants; Evan & Tiki discover an interesting nugget that the Chiefs have never won on the road against the Giants, and discuss the possibility of a Russell Wilson trade.

Sal Licata reacts live to the news that Justin Fields is out for Sunday’s game against the Bucs. Plus, Evan & Tiki on what Tyrod Taylor brings to the table; Evan on why Fields is a ‘lottery ticket’; Sal Licata talks Jets with Kyle Brandt (40:54); Boomer & Gio wonder if this Sunday is a ‘revenge game’ for Todd Bowles, and Joe Benigno calls in to name Jets quarterbacks (55:36)

This week's Yankee highlights include debates on the Boomer and Gio show and Evan and Tiki over whether Aaron Judge is the MVP over Cal Raleigh. Plus, Sal Licata's strong thoughts on Anthony Volpe as well as the Yankees inconsistencies, and Evan says Devin Williams deserves some credit.

This week's Mets highlights include Sal Licata wondering for the first time if there will actually be no playoffs in Queens this year. Plus, he goes off on those still criticizing Juan Soto's season. Meanwhile, Gio and Jerry react to the Mets setting a league record for pitchers used in a season, and Evan tries to come up with a nickname for the new Sean Manaea/Clay Holmes duo.

BT and Sal ripped into the Giants and Jets' early season struggles. They debated whether the Giants' defense has been as good as advertised, with Sal calling out star players like Dexter Lawrence and Abdul Carter for their lack of impact, and BT and Justin Tuck questioning the coaching staff's decisions. They also discussed the Jets' issues under new coach Aaron Glenn, who they believe is in a tough spot balancing his authentic coaching style with the team's poor results. The conversation touched on the broader NFL quarterback injury crisis, the chaotic state of the Mets and Yankees' pitching staffs, and the hosts' risky parlay picks for Week 3.

Sal and BT's discussion centered on the mounting pressure facing Jets head coach Aaron Glenn just two weeks into the season. Despite initial optimism, the hosts noted that the team's two losses and continued lack of discipline are casting a "dark cloud" over the new regime. A fiery caller, Josh, expressed his frustration by declaring he's switching his allegiance from the Jets to the Bills, which sparked a debate about the true meaning of fandom and whether it's ever possible to abandon a team. The show also touched on the Giants' daunting matchup against the Chiefs, highlighting the stark contrast in situations between New York's two football teams.

In a fiery segment, Sal and BT debate the Giants' chances against the struggling Chiefs, with Sal arguing the Giants are nowhere near the Chiefs' level, while BT believes the Chiefs are a "fading dynasty" and ripe for an upset. The discussion pivots to the looming quarterback situation, with the hosts questioning when rookie Jaxson Dart might see playing time and whether a "moral victory" is good enough for the Giants' season. Later, two-time Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck joins the show, offering his unfiltered perspective on the team's struggles, the defense's underwhelming performance, and whether the Giants can truly turn their season around.

In this fiery segment, BT and Sal dissect the latest struggles of New York's two most scrutinized teams. They start with the Jets, questioning if new head coach Aaron Glenn is already falling victim to the franchise's historical curse, as his defense has been "porous and sloppy." The duo then pivots to the Mets, who are desperately trying to clinch a playoff spot with a shaky starting rotation, relying on young pitchers and "rolling the dice" with every outing. Finally, sports betting insider Nick Kostos weighs in with his Week 3 NFL best bets, offering his sharp takes on why the Jets and Giants might be in for more trouble.

BT and Sal ripped into the NFL's rash of quarterback injuries, with a staggering number of key players already sidelined just two weeks into the season. They debated why this is happening despite rules meant to protect quarterbacks, pointing to modern offensive schemes like the RPO (run-pass option) that put signal-callers in harm's way. The discussion also touched on the salary cap implications, arguing that a quarterback's high percentage of the cap is incredibly punitive when they get hurt. The show also gave out their Week 3 perfect parlay picks, with BT, Sal, and a listener each trying to hit a winning multi-game wager. The segment concluded with the "Call of the Day" from a disgruntled Jets fan.

Sal and BT's call of the day featured a listener named Josh who, after more than 30 years of unwavering support, declared he was "hanging them up" as a Jets fan to join Bills Mafia. Sal was genuinely surprised and couldn't believe the caller was actually willing to abandon the team. He argued that the years of misery were an investment, and if the Jets ever won a championship, the feeling of victory would be that much sweeter. The caller, however, felt that no amount of winning could ever undo the decades of pain and disappointment, leading to a fiery debate about the true nature of fandom and when, if ever, it's okay to give up on your team.