The 2024 season is underway, and the Mets and Yankees have gotten off to two different starts. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss what the teams have done so far. They dive into the latest news surrounding teams, preview the weekend ahead, and check in on Rochester and Syracuse.

Concrete Jungle returns for Opening Day 2024! Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the expectations for the Mets and Yankees in the season ahead. They talk about the opening series for both teams as the Mets host the Brewers and the Yankees are on the road in Houston. The guys talk S-Mets and Red Wings as their seasons begin as well in the International League.

Plenty of news is swirling around the Mets and Yankees for this edition of Concrete Jungle. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the troubling health update on Kodai Senga who will begin the year on the injured list. They also talk about the Mets' latest signings as two veterans battle for depth roles and Adam Ottavino is working on a trouble spot. Paul and Kyle turn to the Yankees where the Blake Snell rumors are coming in hot. They talk about the latest on the left-hander and talk about...

Fresh Takes is dropping a day early this week. Paul Russo and Nick Felice cover the NBA All-Star Game and Weekend that was held in Indianapolis. They discuss whether the weekend as a whole has run its course with the dunk contest flopping once again and the All-Star Game being a bit of a joke to witness. Next, the guys focus on college basketball after an eventful weekend. After a dominating win against Marquette and Purdue losing to Ohio State, Paul and Nick debate whether anyone can stop...

Pitchers, catchers, and the rest of the rosters are descending on Florida, which means baseball is returning. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans dive into the latest happenings for the New York baseball teams on Concrete Jungle. They discuss the Yankees bringing back Lou Trivino late in the off-season, Aaron Boone's comments to open spring training, and what the minor league staff will look like. For the Mets, Mark Vientos looks to make the most of an unlikely opportunity. The guys talk about what...

In this episode of Concrete Jungle, hosts Kyle Evans and Paul Russo dive into the electrifying Winter Meetings in MLB. They analyze the groundbreaking Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers and discuss its potential impact on the league. The spotlight then shifts to the Yankees, making waves with a strategic trade for the talented Juan Soto, and they weigh in on the acquisition of Alex Verdugo from the Red Sox. The hosts explore the latest free-agent buzz, particularly around Yoshinobu...

In this episode, Paul and Kyle provide an in-depth analysis of the early roster moves made by the Mets and Yankees as they gear up for the offseason. Join the conversation as they dissect the strategic decisions, shedding light on the teams' preparations for the challenges ahead. The hosts delve into the world of coaching rumors, exploring the speculations surrounding potential coaching changes for both teams. From managerial shifts to coaching staff adjustments, Paul and Kyle provide expert...

Join hosts Paul Russo and Kyle Evans as they explore the hidden gems of the Yankees and Mets farm systems, highlighting the talented minor leaguers who have earned prestigious awards. Delve into the stories behind these rising stars, learning about their journeys and the impact they might make in the big leagues. In this episode, Paul and Kyle unveil a unique twist in minor league baseball. Tune in to discover the intriguing team award that almost reached one of the Yankees' minor league...

In this episode, Paul Russo and Kyle Evans dissect the final series of the season for both teams. They explore the Yankees' strategic move of asking back Sean Casey as the hitting coach for the upcoming year, discussing the potential impact of this coaching decision. Shifting gears to the Mets, Paul and Kyle delve into the team's managerial choices, including the noteworthy news that Buck Showalter won't be returning to helm the Mets in 2024. They unravel the intriguing story behind the...

Join hosts Paul Russo and Kyle Evans for an engaging episode where they dive into the latest happenings in the world of New York baseball. In this episode, the dynamic duo discusses the New York Yankees' impressive three-game winning streak, a remarkable turn of events after their postseason hopes were dashed. They also delve into the details of the upcoming third-party audit, offering insights into what fans can expect in the weeks ahead. Shifting gears to the New York Mets, Paul and Kyle...

Join hosts Paul Russo and Kyle Evans as they candidly dissect the Mets and Yankees both grappling with the reality of postseason elimination, reflecting on the highs and lows of their seasons. The spotlight shines on Aaron Judge's remarkable three-home run game and his insightful season comments. While the Mets may have missed the playoffs, they've embraced the spoiler role, and Paul and Kyle explore the impact they could have on the remaining contenders. Looking ahead, the hosts offer expert...

Join hosts Paul Russo and Kyle Evans in Concrete Jungle. In this episode, they provide a comprehensive recap of recent events, including the Yankees' losing series against the Blue Jays and the Mets' victorious showdown with the Marlins. As both teams teeter on the edge of postseason elimination, Paul and Kyle deliver expert previews of upcoming matchups, with the Mets taking on the Phillies and the Yankees hosting the Diamondbacks. They also dissect the final AAA season series, featuring...

The weekend proved to be another decent set of games for the Yankees and Mets. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans talk about the teams making one last push for the postseason. They also talk about the pitching stepping up for both teams and provide roster updates. Paul and Kyle preview the series ahead, seeing the Yankees take on Toronto and the Mets traveling to Miami. The guys talk about Rochester's season award winners as they hit the road to conclude their season and Syracuse returning home for...

The second week of September has brought winning back to the Mets and Yankees. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the rain-hampered series in Boston for the Yankees featuring their rag-tag bullpen squad. The guys talk about the Mets taking an early series lead over the Diamondbacks and their hire of David Stearns. They preview the weekend ahead in Pittsburgh and home against the Reds respectively and talk about Rochester and Syracuse.

It was an overall quiet weekend of baseball in New York, but there were a few headlines to discuss. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss Jasson Dominguez missing the remaining games for the Yankees with a torn UCL. The guys debate how much can be blamed on the team and the medical and training staff. They talk about the Mets losing in Minnesota but highlight the continued great work of DJ Stewart. Paul and Kyle preview the week for the teams and talk Red Wings and S-Mets.

The first full week of September is almost over, and the New York baseball teams have had quite the weeks. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans talk about the Mets and Yankees giving the young kids the call-up to the big leagues and the impacts they are having. The guys also discuss the latest round of injuries and news to the rosters. They preview the weekend ahead that sees the Mets head to Minnesota and the Yankees hosting the Brewers. Rochester and Syracuse are playing this week, Paul and Kyle...

It was a wild weekend for the Mets and Yankees. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the Yankees losing in Tampa Bay while clearing the benches twice after a beaning. They also look ahead to the series during the week as the Bronx Bombers head to Detroit and Houston. The Mets lost the series to the Angels, but Pete Alonso garnered many headlines. Paul and Kyle talk about Alonso getting beaned again on Saturday and the benches-clearing event after it. The guys also talk about the rumor of...

Each team lost two games this week within their series. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans talk about the Yankees falling to the Nationals, but more so on Brian Cashman's comments on the season. The Mets could keep the positive momentum going despite dropping the series to the Braves. The guys preview the weekend for the teams and look at Rochester and Syracuse, where they have lost two games this week.

A tale of two different teams awaits in this edition of Concrete Jungle. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the Mets having a massive weekend in St. Louis. They look at the lighter side of baseball thanks to Pete Alonso and talk about the vibe surrounding the team this weekend. The Yankees on the other hand hit a new low for the season. Paul and Kyle discuss the losing streak hitting a new milestone and Aaron Boone meeting with the front office. The guys preview the week ahead and discuss...

A tale of two different weeks has hit the New York baseball teams. The Mets rolled to a series victory over Pittsburgh while the Yankees were swept in Atlanta. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans recap the series including Pete Alonso catching fire and DJ Stewart having a big day for the Mets while trying to figure out whether the Yankees can read the room at this stage in the season. They preview the weekend ahead that sees the Yankees host the Red Sox and the Mets heading to St. Louis. Paul and...

There aren't many positives coming out of this weekend for the New York baseball teams. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans discuss the bad series losses for the Yankees against the Marlins and the Mets against the Braves. Paul and Kyle also discuss the news report coming out about Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. The guys look ahead to the Yankees heading to Atlanta and the Mets hosting the Pirates. The guys look at Rochester and Syracuse as they also suffered series losses last week and talk...

Paul Russo and Kyle Evans are ready to discuss an interesting week so far of baseball in New York. The guys dive into the Mets taking the series over the Cubs, highlighted by Pete Alonso and the pitching staff stepping up. The Yankees dropped the series to the White Sox and once again left more questions than answers as their fall from playoff contention continued. Paul and Kyle preview the weekend ahead for the teams and talk Red Wings and S-Mets as they continue their week-long series...

The month of August hasn't been too kind so far to the New York baseball teams. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans react to the Mets losing six straight games, which include sweeps by the Royals and Orioles. The guys search for the missing offenses of the Mets and Yankees while deciding what to make of the split series for the Yankees against the Astros. They also discuss the Yankee medical staff again as Anthony Rizzo will miss extended time due to lingering issues from the May incident with...

The dog days of the baseball season are ahead for the Mets and Yankees. Paul Russo and Kyle Evans recap the trade deadline and offer their thoughts on the trades, and lack thereof, for the Mets and Yankees. The guys talk about the Yankees losing Domingo German for the season as he enters inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse, comments made by the front offices, and recap the week of games. Paul and Kyle look at the weekend ahead for the teams and recap the week so far for the Red Wings and...