Episode 29: “8 Games In: Real or Fugazi?”
From Big Apple Battle: A New York Baseball Podcast by Alec Schwartz and Ed Pearsall
April 4, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 2 · Episode 29
About this episode
Alec and Ed analyze the early season performance of the Mets and Yankees, discussing surprises and overhyped storylines.
Eight games in, and the takes are already flying. But what’s actually real? In Episode 29, Alec and Ed check in on the Mets and Yankees after the first stretch of the season. We break down the early vibe vs. the record, biggest surprises, and what we’re buying (or not) so far. Then we sort through the noise. Which storylines feel legit, and which ones are getting overhyped? Plus, one “is this a thing?” take each and a quick look at early manager decisions. To close it out, we adjust the outlook on updated MVP and Cy Young picks, and one take we’re ready to double down on. Small sample size, big reactions.
People in this episode
Hosts: Alec Schwartz, Ed Pearsall
Topics covered
- New York baseball
- Mets analysis
- Yankees analysis
- early season performance
- MVP picks
- Cy Young picks
Keywords
- Mets
- Yankees
- baseball
- early season
- MVP
- Cy Young
- surprises
- storylines
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mets, Yankees
Books & works: Episode 29
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