Monument Pod: May the 4th (Starter) Be With You
From Monument Pod: A New York Yankees Podcast by FFSN
May 3, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 2 · Episode 10
About this episode
The episode discusses the Yankees' recent successes, the starting rotation's dominance, and managerial changes in MLB.
Anthony and Dave break down the Yankees' recent tear, including a satisfying sweep in Boston and series wins against the Astros and Rangers. The guys fawn over the dominant starting rotation and highlight rookie Cam Schlittler, who has been the early season’s biggest revelation. The conversation shifts to the impending return of Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón and how their presence will reshape an already elite rotation. The fellas discuss the massive shake-up in the AL East following the Red Sox’s decision to fire Alex Cora and most of his staff. Producer Brian joins the show to share the agony of being a Mets fan, as the guys track the struggles of former Yankees who defected to the team across town. With Carlos Mendoza on the hot seat, Anthony, Brian, and Dave discuss potential fits for the Mets' dugout and other looming managerial changes around MLB. The hosts dive into recent Yankees moves, including Luis Gil’s demotion, George Lombard’s promotion to Scranton, the impact of Giancarlo Stanton’s move to the IL and the return of SS Anthony Volpe. The episode wraps with a look at Star Wars Weekend at Yankee Stadium and all the themed food and merchandise hitting the Bronx…
People in this episode
Hosts: Anthony, Dave
Guest: Brian
Topics covered
- Yankees performance
- starting rotation
- managerial changes
- AL East shake-up
- Mets struggles
- Star Wars Weekend
Keywords
- Yankees
- Boston
- starting rotation
- Gerrit Cole
- Carlos Rodón
- Mets
- managerial changes
- Star Wars Weekend
- Cam Schlittler
- Giancarlo Stanton
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, MLB
Places: Bronx, Boston, Scranton, AL East
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