John Flaherty on the Yankees Running it Back, and the Knicks Respond Heading into All-Star Break

(1:04) — JETS: Geno Smith returns! The Jets also acquire veterans Demario Davis and Minkah Fitzpatrick. (9:01) — GIANTS: The Giants lose Wan'dale Robinson to the Titans, and bring back Jermaine Eluemunor and Evan Neal. (13:02) — SPRING TRAINING: JJ gives his assessment on his trip to Florida to see the Mets and Yankees, and recaps the World Baseball Classic. (17:52) — BIG EAST TOURNAMENT: St. John’s will try to beat Seton Hall in hopes of facing UConn in a rubber match. (19:08) — CALLS: Callers talk Knicks. (22:04) — KNICKS: The Knicks get back to their winning ways after they defeat the Jazz on Wednesday, and conclude their road trip on Friday against the Pacers. (28:34) — BRIAN COSTELLO: The New York Post’s Brian Costello joins the show to discuss Geno Smith returning to the Jets, Ty Simpson, and expectations for the Jets in the upcoming season. (46:37) — LUKE WEAVER: Mets pitcher Luke Weaver joins the show to discuss joining the Mets, being reunited with former teammates, and his tenure with the Yankees. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guests: Luke Weaver and Brian Costello Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(2:00) — JETS: With free agency starting, the Jets look to find their new starting QB. (6:14) — GIANTS: Will the Giants re-sign Wan'dale Robinson or trade Kayvon Thibodeaux? JJ discusses potential fits for the Giants in free agency. (16:44) — KNICKS: The Knicks offense goes cold as they fall to the Lakers, 110-97, and continue their road trip against the Clippers on Monday night. (22:30) — BIG EAST TOURNAMENT: Can St. John’s win the Big East tournament two years in a row? (25:00) — CALLS: Callers talk Knicks. (32:25) — LAURA ALBANESE: Newsday’s Laura Albanese joins the show to discuss her observations, Kodai Senga, and which Mets free agent will shine this season. (50:25) — TWO QUESTIONS: JJ answers random questions. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Laura Albanese Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:51) — KNICKS: The Knicks fall to the Thunder 103-100 and head to Denver to face the Nuggets to start their West Coast swing. (11:38) — JETS: The Jets have been linked to Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa, but JJ gives ideas on who should be their bridge QB. (17:16) — TOP FIVE MOST FASCINATING METS: JJ gives his most fascinating Mets heading into the 2026 season. (29:36) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees. (40:40) — FRANK ISOLA: Frank Isola of the YES Network and ESPN returns to discuss Knicks-Thunder, Karl-Anthony Towns, and how New York can reach the Finals. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Frank Isola Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:09) — KNICKS: Behind Mikal Bridges’s shooting and defense, the Knicks rout the Spurs 114-89. (9:17) — TOP FIVE MOST FASCINATING YANKEES: JJ gives his most fascinating Yankees heading into the 2026 season. (25:43) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees. (32:47) — WILL PARKINSON: Will Parkinson from the Turn on the Jets podcast returns to discuss the Jermaine Johnson trade, how they can use their top draft selection and their free agent targets. (72:20) — TWO QUESTIONS: JJ answers random questions. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Will Parkinson Producer: Stefan Anderson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:46) — YANKEES: The Yankees will retire CC Sabathia’s number, and Giancarlo Stanton details his elbow injury. (11:00) — JETS: The Jets trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans. (15:26) — GIANTS: Kayvon Thibodeaux has been reported in trade rumors. (19:16) — KNICKS: The Knicks fall in Cleveland after winning back-to-back games. (23:44) — ST. JOHN’S: The Red Storm get routed in Hartford 72-40 as they split the season series with UConn. (27:08) — CALLS: Callers answer random questions about everything. (44:46) — ZACH BRAZILLER: NY Post’s Zach Braziller returns to discuss the St. John’s season, how they’ve matched up against UConn, and their chances in the 2026 NCAA tournament. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski. Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Zach Braziller Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(4:25) — KNICKS: The Knicks follow their 18-point comeback win over the Rockets with a win over the Bulls. (14:48) — SPRING TRAINING: JJ reacts to the latest Mets and Yankees spring training sessions. (22:57) — ST. JOHN'S: St. John's makes it 13 straight. (28:27) — KEITH RAAD: WCBS’s Keith Raad returns to talk about the keys for the Mets to return to the postseason, Luis Robert’s potential and what he’s noticed at spring training. (55:16) — TWO QUESTIONS: JJ answers random questions. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Keith Raad Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:04) — KNICKS: Detroit sweeps the season series by beating the Knicks again, this time 126-111. (10:37) — SPRING TRAINING: JJ reacts to the latest Mets and Yankees spring training sessions. (19:14) — CALLS: Callers talk Knicks and Yankees. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(1:35) — KNICKS: JJ gives his midseason grades for the Knicks. (14:45) — ST. JOHN'S: St. John's beats Providence, despite the melee. (18:09) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees. (25:21) — BRIAN GELTZEILER: SiriusXM’s Brian Geltzeiler returns to give his thoughts on the Knicks halfway through the season and discuss what they can do to get out of the Eastern Conference. (69:37) — TWO QUESTIONS: JJ answers random questions. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Brian Geltzeiler Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(2:35) — METS: Francisco Lindor will have surgery on his hamate bone and could miss Opening Day. (6:25) — YANKEES: Cam Schlittler is sidelined with back inflammation, and JJ reacts to IKF’s comments on the Yankees. (13:41) — KNICKS: The Knicks respond to their loss against the Pacers with a blowout win over the 76ers. The team is also signing Jeremy Sochan, who was released by the Spurs. (17:21) — JETS : The Jets have shown interest in veteran quarterbacks Derek Carr and Deshaun Watson. (23:15) — CALLS: Callers talk about the Knicks and Yankees. (30:31) — JOHN FLAHERTY: “Flash” returns to the show to discuss the Yankees keeping the same roster, Devin Williams, and covering NY baseball for 20 years. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski. Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: John Flaherty Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(5:50) — KNICKS: The Knicks split their weekend series against the Pistons and Celtics, and Jose Alvarado makes his NY debut. (15:48) — ST. JOHN'S: St. John's makes a statement as they beat UConn 82-71 on Friday. (20:25) — CALLS: Callers talk Knicks and St. John’s. (31:13) — JUSTIN TERMINE: SiriusXM’s Justin Termine returns to break down the Knicks-Celtics matchups, and who presents the most issues for the Knicks in the Eastern Conference. (55:10) — TWO QUESTIONS: JJ answers random questions. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Justin Termine Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices