Swing The Twig: Recent Episodes
Dom DeRosa, Tommy Franks, Anthony Collesano, Jeff Wilkinson
A podcast dedicated to all things Major League Baseball coverage hosted by Dom DeRosa, Tommy Franks, Justin Riebman, and Ethan Duer.
This week, Tommy, Anthony, and Jeff recap the announcement of Aaron Judge being named the 16th captain in Yankees' history. Carlos Rodon is now a part of the rotation, a Welcome Back to Tommy Kahnle, and Giants fans are down bad.
Tommy and Anthony talk about Aaron Judge's 9 year, $360M extension with the New York Yankees. Who came as the surprise third team in competition for Judge in the final hours? And what's in store for the rest of the Yankees' offseason?
This week on the Yankee State of Mind, Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony discuss the news of the week in baseball as the Astros expand their roster with more talent; should Yankees fans be concerned? Plus the guys look ahead to the Winter Meetings coming up, where it looks very likely that will be the place where the Yankees' offseason truly gets going. Aaron Judge got offered how much money per year?! Will he take it? All that and more this week!
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Tommy Franks, Jeff Wilkinson, and Anthony Collesano break down the potential offseason the Yankees can have, including re-signing Anthony Rizzo and potentially Aaron Judge. Hal Steinbrenner speaks up a lot more these days, and should Alex Rodriguez be in the Hall of Fame?
This week, to close out the season, Swing The Twig ends and moves forward to a new beginning with 'Yankee State Of Mind' debuting on November 23! Dom joins the show one last time and talks all things San Diego Padres.
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony are talking all things Astros and what kind of pressure would Philadelphia face going into Game 6 and/or 7? Plus, the top priorities the Yankees should have going into the offseason. The guys also debut their final show of Swing The Twig.
Tommy, Anthony, and Jeff talk about their reactions to Games 1 and 2 of the World Series. Plus, they discuss the best/worst trades for the Yankees in the 2022 season. Plus they talk more about what's coming after the World Series.
Jeff and Tommy grade the players on the 2022 New York Yankees Roster. They reveal who they will be cheering for in the World Series beginning on Friday.
Tommy, Anthony, and Jeff go over the problems with the Yankees and the successes of the San Diego Padres this season. The new name for the new rebranded podcast has been released!
Tommy and Jeff give a brief and early obituary on the 2022 Yankees, San Diego smokes Philly in a comeback win for the ages in Game 2 of the NLCS!
Who is hosting this episode? It's not Tommy! But he is still one of the cohosts with more energy, but lesser quality audio than usual. The guys react to the Yankees beating the Guardians, including what to do with a certain manager. They will also discuss the upsets occurring in the National League.
Tommy and Anthony discuss the possible options for numerous incoming free agents in MLB, including Carlos Correa. Jeff suffers at a Flyers game, and the guys reflect on the Mets' collapse and how to handle that financial situation in the offseason.
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony talk about all of their observations from all of the upsets on Wild Card Weekend. The guys give their AL/NL CS matchup picks, and see some optimism from the Yankees' side, but do they give up on Seattle in their fight against Houston?
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony ring in the Postseason, and say goodbye to the regular season in Major League Baseball- 2022. The guys predict the award winners for every category, as well as re-validate their MVP picks for both AL and NL. And should the Wild Card Series be all 3 games in one stadium? That's what's happening, and someone isn't happy about the format.
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony react to what they just saw before coming on to the show with Aaron Judge's 62nd home run, breaking Roger Maris' American League record. The Braves win the NL East, and the playoff picture is officially set!
Tommy, Anthony, and Jeff recap their perspective of home run #61 for Aaron Judge in Toronto on Wednesday night. Do Mark McGuire and Barry Bonds deserve their place on the single-season home run leaders list? The guys debate that and so much more.
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony talk about the moment they saw Albert Pujols' 699th and 700th home run at Dodger Stadium. Who can beat the Dodgers and who would be the quickest to get bounced in both the AL and NL?
Jeff, Tommy, and Anthony talk about the potential playoff picture in the National League, as well as decide who is the matchup they all want to see the most. Jeff finally gets the Free Pick of The Week record 3 games above .500.
Tommy and Anthony discuss the "debate" around the AL MVP race, the Astros are dominating the AL, and travel will be loosening entering Canada, significant for Blue Jays' playoff opponents.
This podcast episode was recorded before Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run of the season
Tommy, Anthony, and Jeff talk about the odds of Aaron Judge taking home the AL MVP award this season; the Dodgers win the NL West Division title for the first time since 2020. This might be the most competitive dogfight we've seen for the playoffs in decades, and Jeff has our Free Pick of The Week.
Tommy, Dom, and Jeff debate on whether or not Albert Pujols is a top 5 GOAT, the Twins are free-falling, and once again, the "Aaron Judge to team x" debate begins.
The guys talk about what's coming next for Swing The Twig, Dom and Jeff discuss the AL/NL Division races as well as what their favorite first-round matchup would be in this year's postseason.
Tommy and Anthony decide to clarify all of their final predictions before the end of another chaotic baseball season.
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony talk about the latest struggles around the Yankees. The guys look at the current playoff status for this season. Jeff gives the Free Pick of The Week.
The question on everybody's minds: will their team have a chance at Aaron Judge come offseason time? Jeff, Tommy, and Anthony discuss. Dom is in San Francisco, and Tommy can't get his years nor his stats correct.
Tommy announces that he gives up betting on MLB baseball. Every team gets to play each other next season. Jeff calls the Free Pick of The Week.
This Tuesday, Tommy, Dom, and Jeff talk about the LA Angels possibly selling their team. The Yankees are struggling yet again, and Fernando Tatis Jr is very sorry.
Tommy and Dom are doing the show tonight, as Tommy has returned from Vancouver, BC. Dom recaps his reaction to the Fernando Tatis Jr news, and the division races are heating up with a struggling Yankees team, and hot AL East contenders.
This week, Tommy is away in Vancouver, BC for the week! Dom, Jeff, and Anthony are holding the fort. Fernando Tatis Jr has been suspended for PEDs, the Yankees are mightily struggling, and Texas is trying to fire as much of their front office as possible.
This Friday, Tommy, Dom, and Jeff talk about the long-awaited firing of the now former GM of the Detroit Tigers, Al Avila. Can the Mets continue to dominate in the NL East? Nobody should care about the White Sox, and the Cardinals are quickly taking over the NL Central.
This Tuesday, the guys debate the topic of wearing batting gloves in softball, as well as what the winning prize should be for a fantasy baseball winner. The Dodgers dominate San Diego!
Tommy, Dom, and Anthony react to the debut of Juan Soto in San Diego on Wednesday night. Vin Scully passes away, Gerrit Cole is getting obliterated too often on the mound, and the guys give their "Free Pick of The Week" once again.
This Tuesday, Tommy, Dom, and Jeff react to the MLB Trade Deadline day on Tuesday! Dom's Padres are big winners in the trade for Juan Soto and Josh Bell. The Yankees grab some relief pitching and add swap starters, and the Astros are only getting better offensively.
Tommy, Dom, Jeff, and Special Guest Justin Riebman talk about the Yankees' newest acquisition via trade. The Nationals are LOSING fans, and the bird is the word in Baltimore.
This week, the guys recap their trip to Baltimore to see the Yankees last weekend, Baseball Writers elected a new Hall Of Fame class, including Big Papi. Where is Juan Soto going? What team would pay half a BILLION for one player?
Tommy, Jeff, and Dom recap Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) taking home the MVP for the All-Star Game in LA. The guys predict some bold divisional winners and teams that can climb or freefall. Plus, the guys are taking a road trip to Baltimore on Saturday!
Tommy, Dom, Anthony, and Jeff react LIVE to the MLB All Star Game. Some old friends and fans of the show come on to talk with the guys!
Tommy, Anthony, Jeff, and Dom are back to discuss the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night in LA. The AL East is the strongest division in baseball, the Blue Jays can pose a lot of problems around the league should they make the postseason, and Jeff gives his Free Pick of The Week!
The gang recaps the MLB All-Star selections and goes over their snubs, and disappointments as to who should be in the All-Star lineups. The Orioles are red hot, and are the Yankees on the hunt to trade Joey Gallo?
The gang is back! The guys discuss the topic of position players pitching in blowout games, the Pirates broadcast throws a fit about the MLB allowing it. Matt Olson can hit 60 doubles in one season. Tommy and Dom rank PNC Park in Pittsburgh quite high, and the Free Pick of The Week looks to bounce back in a big way.
This Tuesday, Anthony and Jeff hold down the fort as Tommy and Dom are away and chat about Max Scherzer returning to the Mets from injury. Juan Soto has quite an ego, Happy Bobby Bonilla Day, and Tommy beats Jeff in Fantasy!
Tommy, Dom, and Jeff talk about Freddie Freeman giving his now former agent the boot! The early Cy Young candidates are showing off their stuff as Sandy Alcantara throws a complete game. And could there be an enforceable pitch clock by 2024??
In Tuesday's episode, Jeff is back! And he's with Tommy and Anthony talking about the big fight in Anaheim between the Mariners and the Angels. Freddie Freeman gets rid of his agent after returning to Atlanta, and the Orioles are looking like they are having fun for the first time in years!
Tommy, Dom, and Anthony discuss the Aaron Judge arbitration hearing on Friday, the AL Central is the weakest division in baseball, and 'Jackson' Frazier is playing Minor League Baseball.
This Tuesday, Tommy, Jeff, Anthony, and Dom recap the weekend that was in Major League Baseball. The league is cutting down the maximum number of pitchers on a roster to 13. Why? Plus, early NL MVP candidate Manny Machado down for San Diego for an indefinite period of time.
This week, Tommy, Jeff, Anthony, and Dom recap the latest attempts at a no-hitter in Major League Baseball. Is there still selective games where juiced baseballs are being used at? Plus, the guys make their All Star Game starting lineups and Jeff gives Live Sports Traders' Free Pick of The Week.
This Tuesday, Tommy, Anthony, Dom, and Jeff discuss the White Sox's hard struggles, the Yankees are pouring it on in the AL East, NL MVP race heats up, and nothing changes in Fantasy Baseball.
Tommy, Dom, Anthony, and Jeff discuss the firings of managers Joe Girardi of Philadelphia and Joe Maddon of the Angels. The Yankees are red hot on the mound, and the guys re-evaluate their pre-season divisional predictions.
This week, Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony talk about the Pirates shockingly sweeping the Dodgers in LA, Nestor Cortes continues his pitching dominance with a 1.50 ERA this season, and the Free Pick of The Week is released.
This Tuesday, Tommy, Jeff, and Dom recap the weekend that was in Major League Baseball. Plus, Jeff talks his Free Pick of The Week winner on Sunday with the Padres beating the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tommy Pham slaps Joc Pederson (SF) in the face over fantasy football, and the Reds are onto a hot run after worst start in franchise history.
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony talk about the Yankees' acquisition of Matt Carpenter. A new topic is unveiled, and the guys give their 'Bro of The Week'.
This week, Tommy loses his voice, creating great entertainment, the Red Sox are starting to get hot, Josh Donaldson was accused of racism, and the Padres are tearing up the NL West currently.
This week, Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony sound the alarm on the Mets' season despite them being 7 games up in the NL "Least". Jeff gives his Free Pick of The Week, and Tommy is impressed by the Padres' recent performances.
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony talk all things AL East, Robinson Cano to the Padres, and the guys give their picks of the week, as well of the Free Pick of The Week.
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony talk Nestor Cortes, the AL West is HOT, and the guys debate pitch clocks in baseball.
Tommy, Dom, Anthony, and Jeff debate the hitting strategy in baseball today, Jeff does the weekly trivia question, and recaps the week of Fantasy Baseball.
Tommy, Anthony, and Dom discuss how hot the Yankees have been in the past 11 games, Trevor Bauer has been suspended for 2 seasons, and Robinson Cano has been DFA'ed by the Mets.
This week, Tommy, Anthony, Dom, and Jeff discuss the Yankees/Guardians incident with the fans last weekend. The Padres sweep the Reds, The Mets can't catch a break getting aimed at the head, and the guys do Weekly Trivia as well as recap Fantasy Baseball scores.
Tommy, Dom, Anthony, and Jeff talk all things Yankees and Padres in this episode. The guys analyze the latest MLB Power Rankings.
On this Tuesday, Tommy, Dom, and Anthony vent and recap their teams' series. Yankees collapse in Baltimore, Padres split with Atlanta, and Dom discusses his tough loss to Jeff in Fantasy Baseball.
In Friday's episode, Tommy, Jeff, Anthony, and Dom recap everything that has happened this week in Major League Baseball. Kershaw gets pulled from a perfect game, Aaron Judge is making a large bet on himself, listen for the Trivia Question of The Week and the guys go over the Fantasy Baseball scores.
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Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony recap the first week of the MLB season, all 3 of the guys attended Opening Day in New York and they share their 'Bro of The Week'!
Tommy, Jeff, and Anthony recap Opening Day, the guys discuss their Fantasy Baseball matchups, the Pirates keep getting demolished on the road, and there's even 'Bro of The Week' picks on Day 1!
This week in a rare episode, Tommy, Dom, Jeff, and Anthony draft their Fantasy Baseball lineups for the upcoming 2022 MLB season and provide an in-depth analysis of players being selected in the draft.
The gang is all here! Tommy, Dom, Anthony, and Jeff talk all things arbitration for the Yankees and a potential deal with Aaron Judge. The Fantasy Baseball draft is not too far away, listen to find out when it is happening!
In this week's episode, Dom, Anthony, and Jeff discuss the latest trades and acquisitions surrounding the Padres and the Dodgers, as well as Freeman being introduced to LA. Luke Voit goes to San Diego.
Tommy, Dom, Anthony, and Jeff talk all things Free Agency, and Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela are traded to the Minnesota Twins. Matt Olsen heads to Atlanta. Freeman to LA? Listen now for all the latest!
Dom, Anthony, and Tommy react to the MLB ending the lockout and getting a near full season underway. Tommy announces plans for the podcast during the regular season and what will be happening during Spring Training!
Tommy, Jeff, and Justin discuss the MLB negotiations with the MLBPA and the failure to make a deal. Derek Jeter leaves Miami, should he go back to the Yankees? And the guys debut a new game!
This week, Tommy, Dom, and Anthony talk all things MLB lockout, and discuss the possibility of Freddie Freeman coming to the Yankees post-lockout. What are the odds exactly? Listen in to find out!
All the guys are here, and Justin kicks us off by talking all things Nationals and the latest surrounding Juan Soto. Anthony, Tommy, and Jeff discuss the importance of re-signing Aaron Judge to the Yankees.
This week, the guys talk all things Universal DH as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the change this week. They're all excited for the move, except for one. Also, is Spring Training starting on time? And more importantly, what about the regular season?
Tommy, Dom, and Justin recap the latest surrounding the labor negotiations between the MLB and the MLBPA and Joe West Retires. Listen now and give us a 5 star review, as well as subscribing!
The guys are all in this week, and a large majority of the show revolves around the results of the Baseball Hall Of Fame voting, and the impact that personality and good behavior has in Hall of Fame voting. MLBPA and the owners can't reach a deal.
This week, Tommy and the guys discuss the latest developments in Triple-A as they announced that they will be experimenting robot umpires next season, the Rays will not be playing half their games in Montreal, Carlos Correa hires Scott Boras for his agent, and Carlos Beltran could be headed to YES Network. What are the Yankee fans' thoughts on the situation?
Tommy, Anthony, and Jeff recap the latest on MLBPA/Team Owners' contract negotiations to get out of the lockout. Rachel Balkovec is the new manager of the Low-A Tampa Tarpons, Jon Lester and Melky Cabrera announce their retirement, and the guys rank their favorite MLB Wild Card Games.
Tommy, Dom, and Justin contribute to the first podcast of 2022, the MLB Lockout has no ending in sight, Rob Manfred cannot take criticism, and the guys opine on their favorite and least favorite baseball stadiums.
Tommy, Dom, Anthony, and Justin chat all things Buck Showalter as he is hired as the new manager of the Mets, Cody Bellinger stays in LA for another season, the Yankees debut their coaches, and the guys debate potential MLB expansion cities.
On Week 3 of the MLB Lockout, Tommy, Justin, and Jeff detail every controversial move Rob Manfred has made in his tenure as MLB Commissioner. The Yankees have done nothing...except sign one player to a minor league contract.
Tommy, Jeff, Anthony, and Dom chat about the ongoing MLB Lockout, the Mets are looking for a manager, and the guys forecast the division races for next summer.
Dom, Jeff, and Tommy talk about the beginning of the lockout, as well as the scandal around Major League Baseball surrounding the baseballs used in the 2021 season. The guys talk about the biggest mega-deals of free agency so far.
It's Black Friday! Tommy, Justin, and Anthony talk all things Yankees free agency releasing Tyler Wade, Rougned Odor, and Clint Frazier, and the guys run down the list of holdovers on this year's Hall of Fame ballot.
In this episode this week, Tommy, Justin, Anthony, and Dom recap the winners of the MVP and Cy Young race for both the NL and AL as well as the impact of the free agency market being dominated by pitching. Why might Carlos Correa NOT come to the Yankees after all? Anthony and Tommy discuss.
Tommy, Dom, Jeff, and Justin debate all the awards nominees from Cy Young to MVP, Tommy runs down the Top 25 free agents in the MLB this offseason and the guys opine on where each one will end up.
Tommy, Anthony, and Jeff analyze the Braves' 2021 World Series title, the guys reflect on the retirement of Buster Posey as well as the legacy that Freddie Freeman has left so far in Atlanta and whether or not he is the face of baseball.
Dom DeRosa hosts the show this week as Tommy Franks was out; Anthony Collesano, and Justin Riebman talk about the new hire in San Diego for the Padres!
Dom and Tommy welcome Anthony Collesano and Jeff Wilkinson as new co-hosts of the podcast, Aaron Boone signs a 3 year extension plus a club option.
This week, the guys take off for the week and give the listeners a "Best Of" show, where they compile all their favorite moments from the podcast so far into one long episode.
Justin and Tommy discuss the AL and NL Wild Card Games for the Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Cardinals. Jayce Tingler is gone as manager of San Diego.
Dom, Justin, and Tommy talk all things baseball, the Padres get bounced from the postseason, the Yankees get hot thanks to Giancarlo Stanton, and Justin sounds like he aged 20 years!
Justin and Tommy are in the studio as Ethan and Dom are out this week, the Yankees sit 1.5 games back of the AL Wild Card, Mets are dead, and the Padres are really struggling, and it's even bothering Manny Machado.
The guys chat about the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack in the Subway Series, Derek Jeter is inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Max Scherzer nearly had a perfect game against the Padres.
Dom, Tommy, Justin, and Ethan are excited to announce a new segment coming to the podcast, as well as discuss the state of the National League West leading Giants, as well as our Free Pick of The Day Sponsored by Live Sports Traders.
Ethan Duer makes his Swing The Twig debut, Javy Baez gives the thumbs down to the Mets fans, and the guys give their "Bro" of the week!
Dom, Tommy, and Justin recap the week that was in Major League Baseball. Plus, the guys chat with Frank Luna about catching Andrew Velazquez's first MLB home run.