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Happy July 4th to all of our listeners! Joining us for this special holiday episode is Yankees catching coach/field coordinator Tanner Swanson, who sits for an extended chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. The two discuss pitch receiving, the evolution of the position and the absurdity of there not being more left-handed catchers. Then, Jon is joined by Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III, as the two discuss Al’s July cover story on pitcher Luis Gil. Finally, Brian Richards offers another chapter of History Books, this time looking at Babe Ruth’s kryptonite.

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We have a special two-parter this week. First, Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz chats with left-hander Caleb Ferguson, just another of the team’s remarkable roster of outstanding relievers. But then Jon is joined by Yankees senior manager of communications and media relations Michael Margolis to go in-depth on HOPE Week, the Yankees’ annual initiative that sees the entire team spend time in the community, celebrating those who do amazing things to better the world. This year, for the 15th edition of HOPE Week, the organization chose causes with one overarching theme — using social media to positive ends. If the annual event, or just this conversation, inspires you to get involved in your own community, that’s the biggest win the Yankees can get this year.

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“The only way to be your best self is to be your authentic self.” Marcus Stroman, who is featured on the cover of the June 2024 edition of Yankees Magazine, is all about authenticity, and as he discusses with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, it’s a huge part of his success to date. The New York native has thrived in his first season in pinstripes, and a huge part of that is understanding how to make his personality mesh with that of his new team. So far, so good. Then, stick around for a chat about Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and a milestone he’s about to reach. Finally, we open the History Books with another chapter from Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards, in which we dive into Lou Gehrig’s remarkable streak.

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No matter what’s going on, Yankees closer Clay Holmes has the type of demeanor that makes every day look like a good one. Cool and friendly, the Alabama native has a cheerful disposition on the field and around the clubhouse, which made him a perfect guest for the New York Yankees Official Podcast. But when he sat down with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz on May 21, the afternoon after his first blown save of 2024 — indeed, the first earned runs he had allowed all year, coming in the season’s 49th game — the pitcher showed the side that has helped him thrive in the most high-pressured role in baseball. In a frank conversation, Holmes discussed the way that he flushes away adversity, the belief that is a prerequisite for pitching in the ninth inning, and the evolution of his arsenal. Then, for our second segment, Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III joins Schwartz to talk about the May cover story that he wrote on Anthony Rizzo, focusing on the first baseman’s outreach to a community he knows all too well. Finally, stick around for the fifth chapter of “History Books,” in which senior museum curator Brian Richards offers a poignant anecdote about Tom Burr, the only New York Yankees player to die in military service.

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This week’s episode has got some dawg in it, as Alex Verdugo stops by the podcast studio to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz. The outfielder discusses the way that he mixes swagger with grit, the end result being a truly unique — and so far, extremely valuable — Yankee. Then, Yankees Magazine editors Alfred Santasiere III and Nathan Maciborski join to discuss John Sterling and the Mexico City trip.

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We are hogging the bullpen phone for this episode, which focuses extensively on Yankees relievers. First, we have Luke Weaver in the podcast studio with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, chatting about his hybrid role with the Yankees, the difficulty in switching teams so often and the struggle to maintain an identity during a life in flux. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins to chat about his April feature on closer Clay Holmes. Plus, stick around for another sensational chapter of History Books, which looks at a little-known (to some) member of the 1927 Yankees.

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