Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast: Recent Episodes
Somerset Patriots
The official podcast of the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots. Patriots Play-by-play Broadcaster and Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting, Steven Cusumano brings you insight and comments from top prospects and personnel throughout the Yankees organization, while telling the stories behind the next generation of Patriots in Pinstripes.
In this episode of the Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast, Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman sit down with New York Yankees Sr. Director of Pitching Sam Briend to discuss his coaching career and developing the future stars of the Yankees. Plus, Steven chats with OF Aaron Palensky and Eli sits down with INF JC Escarra.
In this week's episode, Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman are joined by Patriots Pitching Coach Brett DeGagne, and Eli sits down with RHP Bailey Dees to discuss converting to a starter for the 2024 season.
Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman recap Opening Weekend and summarize the Patriots' Break Camp roster, previewing the road to come in the 2024 season!
In this week's episode, the Yankees' Director of Baseball Development Mario Garza joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to talk about his role in the Yankees organization, his assessment of the season to this point and how he closely he works with coaches, players and coordinators throughout the organization.
Somerset Patriots broadcasters Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman update you on all things Patriots baseball and New York Yankees prospects, as they sit down with New York Yankees hitting coordinator Joe Miglaccio, and bring you sound bites from Ben Rice and Richard Fitts on the latest episode of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast.
Amidst his June heroics, Trey Sweeney joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to discuss his thoughts on the Somerset Patriots' 2023 playoff push, after the Patriots clinched the First Half Championship for a second consecutive season.
Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman discuss the Patriots rivalry matchup with Portland and tell you about a few new faces on the roster, as well as sit down with Somerset Pitching Coach Grayson Crawford.
Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman are joined by several members of the 2023 Somerset Patriots ahead of Opening Day at TD Bank Ballpark, including Jasson Dominguez, Trey Sweeney, Anthony Seigler, Clayton Beeter, Will Warren, Richard Fitts and manager Raul Dominguez.
Following a trip to Tampa for Yankees Spring Training, Patriots Play-by-play Broadcaster Steven Cusumano caught up with incoming Somerset Manager Raul Dominguez, as well as former Patriots Oswaldo Cabrera, Anthony Volpe, Trey Sweeney, Brandon Lockridge, Will Warren and Clayton Beeter.
Baseball is officially back in the air! Yankees RHP prospect Carson Coleman joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman to kick off 2023. Coleman relives throwing the final pitch of the 2022 Eastern League Championship, looks back on his journey to the pros and more.
The Somerset Patriots are your 2022 Eastern League Champions, for the first time since becoming the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate! Steven Cusumano helps re-live the Patriots' magical playoff run with a postseason highlight recap, topped with closing comments from Patriots Manager Dan Fiorito and a brief preview of the Patriots' 2023 season.
As the Somerset Patriots embark on their first ever playoff run as the Yankees' Double-A affiliate, Steven Cusumano is joined by Eli Fishman to wrap up the Patriots' historic 2022 regular season and preview Somerset's upcoming playoff series with the Red Sox-affiliated Portland Sea Dogs. While looking back on some of Somerset's shining moments in the second half, we also reflect back on Anthony Volpe's time in Somerset and get to know the newest members of the team.
Eli Fishman and Steven Cusumano discuss the Double-A Subway Series, who has had a hot start to the second half of the season, the implications of the trade deadline on the Patriots roster, and hear from Dan Fiorito, Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe, and Brett Baty.
Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman discuss the conclusion of the first half of the season and storylines entering into the second half, as well as hear from Yankees #1 Prospect Anthony Volpe, #4 Prospect Austin Wells, and Patriots manager Dan Fiorito on the latest Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast.
Somerset Patriots outfielder and Yankees outfield prospect Brandon Lockridge joins Steven Cusumano and Eli Fishman on the Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast.
Two of the Yankees' breakout prospects in 2022 with the Somerset Patriots, INF Chad Bell and RHP Nick Ernst join the voice of the Patriots, Steven Cusumano on this edition of the Patriots in Pinstripes podcast. Coming off their first two-week road trip of the season, we take a comprehensive look at some of the top performers of the trip, recapping the action. Patriots Hitting Coach Jake Hirst also offers insight on some of the Patriots' top hitters this season. Finally, previewing the Akron RubberDucks ahead of the Patriots' first home stand in June!
Joining Patriots Media Relations and Broadcasting Manager Steven Cusumano on this week's podcast is Eli Fishman: renown Yankees Minor League reporter and the newest member of the media relations department! Joining the team as an intern for the 2022 season, Eli lends insight on some of the top Yankees prospects we've seen in Somerset, along with some that we may see in a Patriots uniform by the end of the year. After recapping the Patriots' series win in Altoona, Steven also previews the road ahead, as Somerset opens a series with the Reading Fightin' Phils at TD Bank Ballpark.
In this week's Patriots in Pinstripes Podcast with Steven Cusumano, Yankees No. 27 prospect and Patriots outfielder Elijah Dunham takes center stage, as we hear about his journey to Somerset since joining the Yankees organization. We also begin by highlighting last week's series at home vs. the Blue Jays affiliated New Hampshire Fisher Cats and hearing from Yanks No. 6 prospect, LHP Ken Waldichuk after his career-high 12 strikeout performance. Patriots Pitching Coach Gerardo Casadiego chimes in on Somerset's near-top ERA in Minor League Baseball.
Patriots Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting and Play-by-play Voice, Steven Cusumano brings you up to speed with everything to know coming out of the Somerset Patriots' latest series victory over The Portland Sea Dogs. MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra joins the show to talk all things Minor League Baseball, Somerset Patriots and New York Yankees!
The 2022 season is here! Patriots Manager of Media Relations / Broadcasting and Play-by-play Voice, Steven Cusumano brings you up to speed with the latest in Somerset Patriots Baseball heading into the third week of the season. In a comprehensive recap of the first two weeks, we hear from Patriots Manager Dan Fiorito, Yankees Coordinator of Baseball Development Mario Garza and top Yankees prospects Anthony Volpe, Ken Waldichuk, Brandon Lockridge and Elijah Dunham.
On this week's episode - the final episode of 2021 - Marc and Brandon recap the high drama of the Somerset-Akron series and the stunning conclusion that left the Patriots on the outside of the playoff picture. They also recap the 2021 season and share some of their favorite memories from the year. Plus, a quick preview and prediction of the Double-A Northeast League championship series between Akron and Bowie.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap Somerset's sweep of the Hartford Yard Goats and the team's current eight-game win streak. Plus, a look at how the Double-A Northeast League playoff picture is shaping up. Also, they look back at some of the standout players so far in the 2021 season.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon provide an update on the Double-A Northeast League playoff picture with two weeks to play in the regular season after Somerset's big series win in Bowie. Plus, a preview of the upcoming Hartford series and an update on TD Bank Ballpark.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap a back-and-forth week against the Akron RubberDucks and preview the biggest series of the year upcoming against the Bowie Baysox. Brandon also chats with Patriots pitching coach Daniel Moskos.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the split of the Altoona series and look ahead to a huge week at home against the first-place Akron RubberDucks. Plus, a review of the Double-A Northeast League ballparks!
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the Patriots' tough series against the Portland Sea Dogs and dive in to what it means for playoffs as they gear up for the final five weeks of the season. Plus, a preview of the upcoming series against the Altoona Curve.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon go over an eventful series between the Somerset Patriots and Bowie Baysox, including a number of rehab assignments and the team's first no-hitter in franchise history. They also preview the important upcoming series against the Portland Sea Dogs and take a look at how some past Patriots are doing with the New York Yankees.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon take a look back at a crazy week for the Somerset Patriots and the New York Yankees, including the fallout from all of the Yanks moves at the MLB trade deadline. Plus, a preview of the upcoming series against the Bowie Baysox featuring No. 2 prospect in baseball Adley Rutschman.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon dissect the last week against the Altoona Curve, including a pair of tough losses and a pair of shutouts. The two also preview the upcoming series against series against the Reading Fightin' Phils. Plus, an interview with Patriots outfielder Isiah Gilliam.
On this week's episode, team broadcaster Marc Schwartz recaps what went wrong for the Somerset Patriots in their most recent road trip to Virginia against the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Plus, a preview of the Altoona Curve and a look at what some of the New York Yankees prospects are doing in their new homes.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon check in on the status of the Patriots halfway through the 2021 season, including a recap of the most recent series against Erie and a preview of the upcoming Richmond series. Plus, a look back at some of the most memorable moments of the first half of the season.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the ending of the Patriots' last 12-game road trip of the season, with the pitching staff finishing off the Harrisburg series with back-to-back shutouts. The two also discuss an incoming Erie SeaWolves squad that boasts two top-10 prospects in all of baseball. Plus a look at what Luis Medina's selection to the All-Star Futures Game means.
On this week's episode, Brandon and Marc recap the team's recent series in Portland and discuss how they have gotten to the best overall record among all Double-A teams. They also preview the upcoming series in Harrisburg and take a closer look at how some players who began the year in Somerset are playing with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon have all of the insight from how the Patriots took five of six from the Richmond Flying Squirrels, plus a look back at Luke Voit's rehab assignment. Later, the two preview the huge upcoming series against the Portland Sea Dogs and also discuss some prospects to watch with the Low-A Tampa Tarpons.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon discuss the rumors of some major pitching call-ups to Somerset, and the potential impact they could have on the team. They also recap the most recent series against Erie and preview the upcoming set against Richmond.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon analyze what went right for the Patriots after taking four of six games from Reading. They also preview the big upcoming series against the Erie Seawolves and take a deep look into some New York Yankees prospects to watch at all levels of the team's organization.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the last series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, including Zack Britton's rehab assignment with the team from last Saturday. The two also preview the upcoming week's series against the Reading Fightin' Phils.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon discuss the significance of the Somerset Patriots' recent six-game sweep of the Hartford Yard Goats, including the team's offensive outburst. The two also preview the upcoming series at home against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Plus, right-handed relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio joins the pod to talk about his New Jersey upbringing and his strong start to the season.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon recap the team's last week in New Hampshire, including the loss of Estevan Florial, the emergence of Dermis Garcia and the recent hot streak for Oswaldo Cabrera. They also preview the upcoming series in Central Connecticut against the Hartford Yard Goats and check in with broadcasters from the other New York Yankees minor league affiliates.
On this week's episode, Marc and Brandon go over the main takeaways from the first week of the Somerset Patriots season, including an offensive explosion from Estevan Florial and dominant relief pitching. The two also preview the upcoming series against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and take a look around the rest of the New York Yankees farm system.
On this week's episode, it's finally time for the season to begin! The New York Yankees have announced the Break Camp roster for the Somerset Patriots, igniting a deep dive into both the position players and the pitchers. Later in the episode, Harrisburg Senators broadcaster Terry Byrom joins the show to discuss the Washington Nationals farm system and Somerset's first opponent of the 2021 campaign.
On this week's episode, new Somerset Patriots hitting coach Joe Migliaccio joins the pod to discuss the New York Yankees organizational approach to hitting and analytics. He also discusses a couple of players to look out for in Somerset this year, along with a Jasson Dominguez teaser. Plus, Marc and Brandon give their top storylines so far for the 2021 MLB season.
On this week's episode, longtime Somerset Patriots beat reporter Mike Ashmore joins the pod to discuss his perspective on the Patriots new affiliation with the New York Yankees, the differences between covering independent baseball vs. affiliated baseball, and his plans for coverage during the 2021 season. Plus, Marc and Brandon debate the merits of the shift in baseball and the influx of analytics in managing the game.
On this week's episode, Baseball America executive editor J.J. Cooper joins the pod to discuss a number of subjects ranging from more details on the early stages of the Patriots becoming a New York Yankees affiliate, how COVID-19 will impact the 2021 minor league baseball season and a teaser into the Bronx Bombers farm system.
On this episode, host Marc Schwartz is joined by Daniel Moskos, the team's new pitching coach and a former Major Leaguer with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The two discuss Moskos's road to the coaching ranks and look back at some time he spent in the Atlantic League with the Lancaster Barnstormers.
Also in this episode are the latest renovation updates from TD Bank Ballpark and the impact that the New York Yankees' recent Rougned Odor trade will have on the Patriots roster in 2021.
On this week's episode, host Marc Schwartz sits down with the Assistant Managing Editor and Somerset Patriots beat writer at Pinstriped Prospects, Matt Kardos, to discuss the Yankees minor league system and chat about what fans can expect to see in Somerset this season.
On this week's episode, host Marc Schwartz is joined by the new manager of the Somerset Patriots, Julio Mosquera. The two discuss his history, managing philosophy, and preview what fans can expect to see at TD Bank Ballpark this season. The episode also features an in-depth look at the only confirmed player on the roster to this point, RHP Luis Gil, as well as a segment breaking down the rest of the 2021 coaching staff.
On this week's episode, host Marc Schwartz speaks with each of the four Vice Presidents of the Somerset Patriots (Matt Kopas - tickets, Bryan Iwicki - operations, Dave Marek - marketing, Marc Russinoff - communications). The conversations range from initial reactions to the team becoming a New York Yankees affiliate to specific plans for the 2021 season and long-reaching goals of the team. COVID plans, ballpark renovations, branding updates and more are covered on this unique episode!
We're back and with a rebrand! The first new episode of the now-called Patriots In Pinstripes Podcast features an update as to the Somerset Patriots new Double-A affiliation with the New York Yankees. Team President/General Manager Patrick McVerry joins the pod to provide details on how the partnership with the Yankees came to be. Plus, host Marc Schwartz introduces the 11 new opponents for the Patriots in the new Double-A Northeast League.
On this special episode of the SOMthing Patriots Podcast: host Marc Schwartz sits down with Atlantic League president Rick White to discuss the state of the league, its new designation as a "Partner League" of of MLB, and possible expansion.
On this week's episode: Somerset Patriots director of baseball operations Jon Hunton joins the pod! We wrap up all things revolving around the completion of the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series, including the Patriots’ seven-straight wins to close out the series, takeaways from what the New Jersey Blasters brought to the table, reactions to the winners of both the Willie Randolph MVP Award and the Sparky Lyle Pitching Award and more! Plus, a primer as to what fans can expect in what is certainly going to be an unorthodox - but exciting - offseason leading into 2021.
On this week's episode: former New Jersey Blasters LHP Brandon Leibrandt has been called up to the majors, the Somerset Patriots are on a four-game win streak and are now one win away from winning the Joe Torre Championship Trophy. Host Marc Schwartz examines what the Blasters need to do to stay alive, provides his final power rankings and chats with Patriots' outfielder and current Baltimore Orioles farmhand Shayne Fontana.
On this week's episode: host Marc Schwartz does a deeper dive into the Miami Marlins' purchase of New Jersey Blasters' left-handed pitcher Brandon Leibrandt. Also, a recap of an important Week 4 sweep by the Somerset Patriots and a preview of Week 5 with updated power rankings. Plus, Patriots' infielder Dan Valerio joins the pod to discuss his time in the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series and his journey to Central New Jersey.
On this week's episode: host Marc Schwartz looks back at what went right for the New Jersey Blasters and what went wrong for the Somerset Patriots in Week 3 of the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series. Plus, more chatter on Atlantic League expansion, updated power rankings for both the Sparky Lyle and Willie Randolph Awards, a preview of Week 4 and a conversation with Blasters INF/OF Louie Martini.
On this week's episode: host Marc Schwartz takes a look back at an exciting Week 2 of the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series and previews the upcoming weekend's slate of games. We also reveal our first power rankings for both the Sparky Lyle award for the league's top pitcher and the Willie Randolph Award for the circuit's top pitcher. Plus, a conversation with Patriots' right-handed pitcher Billy Layne Jr.
On this week's episode: host Marc Schwartz reviews all of the action from Week 1 of the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series, including Friday night's surprising Blasters' win and the Patriots' walk-off winner on Saturday. Plus, a look ahead to Week 2 of the SPBS and all of the major storylines to follow. Blasters' outfielder and former Patriot Zach Racusin also joins the pod to discuss his journey to Somerset and what this new baseball series has been like for him.
On this week's episode: radio broadcaster Marc Schwartz previews Week 1 of the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series, set to begin on Friday, July 17th. Somerset Patriots manager Brett Jodie joins the pod to discuss the new look Patriots and chat about his thoughts on the upcoming series and how he will manage his team. Plus, predictions on the favorites for both the Sparky Lyle Pitcher of the Year and the Willie Randolph Player of the Year!
On this week's episode: the Somerset Patriots have officially announced the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series and their opponent for the next six weeks, the newly-formed New Jersey Blasters. Radio broadcaster Marc Schwartz is joined by Director of Baseball Operations and the new manager of the New Jersey Blasters Jon Hunton to look into how this new series will operate, how the teams were formed and what fans can expect when they come to the ballpark.
On this week’s episode: There has been a lot more movement from various Atlantic League teams on the status of their respective 2020 seasons, along with more information coming out about ways that some minor league players will be able to integrate into independent baseball around the country. We’ll talk about what all that means for the Somerset Patriots and get into even more details and updates about the upcoming Somerset Professional Baseball Series.
Plus - six-year Somerset Patriot and fan favorite Scott Kelly joins the pod! Kelly discusses the most recent Patriots team practices and some of his memories from his time in Somerset.
On this week’s episode, the Somerset Patriots have announced plans to begin a community baseball series called the Somerset Professional Baseball Series. We’ll get into all of the nooks and crannies about what that means, plus what the other Atlantic League teams are doing, as well as some other independent teams around the country. Plus, we sit down with 2015 Atlantic League Championship Series MVP Roy Merritt to discuss his time in Somerset and his thoughts on the rest of the Atlantic League.
On this week's episode, more major Atlantic League news has broken! Host Marc Schwartz analyzes the league's latest announcement allowing teams to pursue their own opportunities to bring professional baseball to their communities and what that means for the Somerset Patriots. Plus, an update on the never-ending saga of negotiations between Major League Baseball and their player's association. Also: four-year Patriot great Matt Hagen joins the show to discuss his time in Somerset and how that has translated into his new position of minor league field coordinator for the Texas Rangers organization.
On this week’s episode, we finally have some breaking Atlantic League news to go over, including the surprising Wednesday night announcement from the Sugar Land Skeeters and what that means for the league moving forward. Plus, the Patriots have returned to practice and we have the latest from TD Bank Ballpark. And our guest for this week’s episode is three-year Somerset Patriot, All-Star outfielder and the newest member of the All-Decade Team, Easton Pennsylvania’s own Justin Pacchioli. We discuss his road to Somerset and memorable moments with the team, including the infamous end to the 2018 season.
On this week's episode, host Marc Schwartz looks into the latest in Major League Baseball negotiations with it's player's association and how a continued fissure between the two could put the Atlantic League in a prime position to gain national exposure. Plus, a conversation with two-time Atlantic League All-Star and All-Decade Team shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez!
On this week's episode, host Marc Schwartz examines the latest developments in Major League Baseball's financial negotiations with the MLBPA and the impact it could have on the Atlantic League. Plus, a sit-down with five-year Patriots catcher Adam Donachie, including a closer look at the 2015 Patriots championship season!
On this week's episode, host Marc Schwartz looks at the latest counter-proposal from the MLB Player's Association on their health and safety requirements to resume play and analyzes recent comments from Atlantic League president Rick White. Plus, all-time great Patriot Josh Pressley joins the pod to discuss his memorable five-year run in Somerset!
On this week's episode, host Marc Schwartz dives deeper into the current state of Major League Baseball's plans to resume play and how those could affect the Somerset Patriots and the Atlantic League. Plus, we revisit the last championship season for the Patriots - 2015 - including an interview with five-year Major League veteran southpaw Buddy Boshers!
Ep. 1 - Welcome to the first episode of "The SOMthing Patriots Podcast!" On this week's episode, host Marc Schwartz discusses the current state of the Somerset Patriots and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, chats with former Patriots third baseman Corey Smith and highlights work being done by the Patriots in the community!