The New York Yankees currently find themselves trailing 9.5 games behind in the AL East, while the Mets are 13 games back in the NL East. It’s clear that both teams will need to focus on the wild card race, as winning their respective divisions seems like a long shot. Particularly for the Mets, their main goal is to secure a spot in the NL wild-card race. In order to shed some light on the struggles faced by the Yankees and what the future holds for them, TV play-by-play voice Michael Kay joined Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on “The Show” podcast.
During the podcast, the discussion turned to the Mets’ recent struggles. It’s evident that they are not performing well at the moment, but it’s unlikely that they will become sellers. The performances of pitchers Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer have been inconsistent, so the Mets will have to rely on them returning to form if they hope to make the playoffs.
Shifting the focus to other teams, the Giants appear to be legitimate contenders. The players acquired from the Mets and Yankees have made a significant impact on their success. As for the Reds, it’s uncertain whether their recent hot streak is sustainable. There is some skepticism surrounding their performance.
Moving on to the interview with Michael Kay, the YES Network Yankees play-by-play announcer and host of “The Michael Kay Show” on ESPN Radio NY, he shared his thoughts on the struggles of the Yankees. He believes that if they can regain the services of Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon, they have the potential to be a playoff team. It all comes down to them finding their rhythm and playing at a championship level.
Kay also discussed a young prospect named Volpe, highlighting a slight flaw in his swing. MLB teams tend to pick up on these details quickly, so it’s essential for Volpe to improve his approach and reduce his strikeouts. However, if he can make impactful plays on the field, the team will continue to support him.
In addition, Kay expressed his support for Yankees pitcher Cole, defending his decision to throw a high ball and expressing admiration for his pitching abilities. As for the general manager, Cashman, Kay still believes in his abilities, but acknowledges that the team needs to achieve more postseason success.
When it comes to Kay’s own career in radio, he doesn’t see an end in sight. He admits to being bothered by the criticism he receives, but he has developed thick skin and can handle the negativity. The radio ratings are not always reliable, and although “Carton & Roberts” may have surpassed his show for a year, Kay welcomes the competition. He even wished for Carton to stay, so that he could have the chance to ultimately surpass him. Kay reflects on the contentious discourse that surrounded Carton’s return after his jail time, remembering a time when he gave Carton an hour on his show before he went away.
To stay updated with future episodes of “The Show” podcast featuring Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, new episodes will be released every Tuesday afternoon throughout the MLB season. You can subscribe on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, Amazon, or wherever you typically enjoy podcasts.
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