Gerrit Cole pitched another gem (6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K) and it wasn’t because Kyle Higashioka caught him. Cole is arguably the best pitcher in the world and it isn’t because of who’s behind the plate, the way it wasn’t when he was in Pittsburgh or Houston. On Monday, his apparent personal catcher Kyle Higashioka was the entire offense and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 3-1.

After the recap, Tom Scibelli of Barstool Sports joined me to talk about why it’s not early in the season for these Yankees, Aaron Boone’s nonsensical lineup decisions, the ongoing personal catcher debate and who should get the call the next time a fifth starter is needed.

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The Yankees tried their best to get swept by the Rays and lose a fourth straight game, but they finally broke through in the 10th inning with four runs to beat the Rays 8-4. It wasn’t pretty and the Yankees still have glaring issues and weaknesses that need to be fixed.

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If the Yankees end up playing in the one-game playoff/wild-card game in October by one or two games, or end up missing the playoffs completely by one or two games, it will be because they decided to stand by Scumbag Domingo German and allow him to start two games for them this season.

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The Yankees were embarrassed by the Rays yet again at Tropicana Field, losing 10-5. Despite having a two-run lead, the Yankees gave it away and then some after putting together another early-season disappointment.

After the recap, Rays radio pregame and postgame host Neil Solondz joined me to talk about the ALDS against the Yankees, the World Series loss, the changes on the 2021 Rays roster and expectations for the Rays this season.

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The Yankees had 13 hits, two walks and got two free baserunners in extra innings and still only managed to score three runs in a 4-3 11-inning loss to the Orioles. The Yankees’ inability to drive runners in, produce productive outs and simply have good situational at-bats cost them a sweep and has now cost them two games this season: this game and Opening Day.

After the recap, former Yankees reliever Scott Proctor joined me to talk about his time with the Yankees, getting drafted by the Mets, becoming Joe Torre’s go-to guy, setting up for Mariano Rivera and being a part of some great Yankees teams that came up short in the postseason.

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