Every July, the baseball season takes a brief pause to celebrate the titans of the game, while the majority of the players, coaches and staffers around the league enjoy some much-needed time away from the ballpark. But the 2025 MLB All-Star Game was actually a family celebration for the Yankees, as the entire coaching staff, as well as much of the trainers and support staff, got to work on the American League All-Star staff as the defending AL champions. Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz and Yankees chief photographer/senior photography editor Ariele Goldman Hecht were on the ground in Atlanta for the Midsummer Classic, and in this episode, we have selected audio clips from Yankees All-Stars during media day, plus Jon and Arie discuss how they go about covering a massive baseball party that takes so many different forms.

Every step Will Warren takes is a first. The rookie is learning on the fly, but so far this year, there has been plenty of cause for optimism. In between two hugely momentous starts, he sat down with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for a chat about belief, trust and execution — the recipes for development and excellence. Plus, stick around for our second segment, when YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits calls in from north of the border to chat about Canada Day, the All-Star break and much more. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the History Books for a chapter on public address announcers in franchise history.

When Tim Hill signed on with the Yankees in the middle of 2024, it was logical to have tempered expectations. The guy had just been cut by the White Sox, who were in the midst of a season that would see them set the record for losses in a season. But the left-hander with the quirky delivery became a crucial part of the Yankees’ bullpen, pitching high-leverage innings in the World Series before re-signing with the team in the offseason. He chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the weird journey, the weirder pitching mechanics and plenty of stuff that’s less weird, including a life story filled with struggles that continue to push him to new heights. Then, YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits joins Jon to chat about HOPE Week, the remarkable five-day stretch every year when the Yankees head into the community to change lives and inspire millions of fans. Finally, Brian Richards checks in from the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where he opens a chapter of the History Books to talk about a tradition started during a June start by Ron Guidry nearly half a century ago.

Cody Bellinger has accomplished almost everything in the game, but his dad still has one thing on him.

Imagine everything that goes into making a pitching staff work. For Matt Blake, it’s more than a full-time job. Now in his sixth season in the Bronx, the respected guru has his Yankees dominating on the mound, and he sat down with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz to chat about the massive undertaking. Part mad scientist, part psychotherapist, part quantitative genius, Blake takes listeners to school in an exclusive, must-listen conversation. Then, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network stops by to chat about the 2025 Subway Series, Anthony Volpe, J.C. Escarra and much more. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards flips to another chapter in the History Books, breaking down some of the longest home runs in Yankee Stadium history. This week’s episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now, with a Volvo XC90. Contact your local Volvo dealer to schedule a test drive!

When Yankees fans first learned about Jasson Domínguez, it was because their newest international signing was being compared to players such as Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout. While those expectations might be impossible for anyone to meet, Domínguez is developing into a solid big leaguer, even while learning a new position on the fly. The young stud chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz for this week’s episode, discussing his development, his struggles with injuries and much, much more. Stick around for our second segment, in which YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits joins to chat about the news around the Yankees, and to recap a wild trip to the wrong clubhouse in Tampa. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards opens the History Books, offering a chapter on some of the greatest single months by Yankees players. This week’s episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now, with a Volvo XC90. Contact your local Volvo dealer to schedule a test drive!

You’re going to want to buckle up for this one, as Meredith Marakovits sits down with Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz for a chat that’s funny, inspirational, sad, sweet and so much more. The splitter magician tells a story of faith and perseverance, of the sacrifices that his family made and his belief that his mother traded her life for his big-league shot. Seriously, this is one special conversation. After you catch your breath, stick around as Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz joins Meredith to look back on the first four weeks of the season, and go through the stories from the April issue of the magazine. Finally, we send it to Brian Richards in the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards has a story to tell about Earle Combs. This week’s episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right here, right now, with a Volvo XC90. Contact your local Volvo dealer to schedule a test drive!

We’ve got regular season baseball games to talk about, and we couldn’t be happier about it. This week, Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz welcomes Paul Goldschmidt into the podcast studio, as the new first baseman talks about the lessons from his journey through the big leagues, his impressions of Aaron Judge, and the true meaning of a leadoff hitter.

Imagine everything that goes into making a pitching staff work. For Matt Blake, it’s more than a full-time job. Now in his sixth season in the Bronx, the respected guru has his Yankees dominating on the mound, and he sat down with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz to chat about the massive undertaking. Part mad scientist, part psychotherapist, part quantitative genius, Blake takes listeners to school in an exclusive, must-listen conversation. Then, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network stops by to chat about the 2025 Subway Series, Anthony Volpe, J.C. Escarra and much more. Finally, Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards flips to another chapter in the History Books, breaking down some of the longest home runs in Yankee Stadium history. This week’s episode is presented by Volvo. Start your electric journey right

It’s a brand-new season of the New York Yankees Official Podcast, and we have much to discuss! Joining Yankees Magazine deputy editor is new co-host, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network. But Meredith isn’t the only new face (or at least new voice) that we’re hearing from this week. Jon sits down with Max Fried, who signed with New York this past offseason and is looking to play a key role in leading the team back to the World Series. A champion in Atlanta in 2021, Fried — who started the clincher in the Fall Classic — talks about living the cliché of big-league life, his excitement about pitching in New York, and much more. Join us all season as we take you deep inside the Yankees’ clubhouse!

It’s the second season finale of the New York Yankees Official Podcast, and before we raise the curtain on the 2025 season, we have one more great episode to close out the spring. Yoendrys Gómez might not be a household name yet, but he has been on the Yankees’ prospect list for years, and this past offseason, as he tells Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, he did something no Yankees big leaguer ever has before.

Coming to you live from Tampa, Florida, it’s our first Grapefruit League episode of the 2025 baseball season! This week, Ben Rice stops by to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz

Pitchers and catchers have reported to Tampa for the start of spring training, and we have a beloved former Yankees reliever joining the pod this week. Four-time All-Star Dellin Betances stops by to chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the life of a big-league retiree, the memories of spring training and his friendship with first-ballot Hall of Famer CC Sabathia. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins the call to discuss the ramp-up to the 2025 season, plus his feature on the newcomers in Yankees camp. Finally, we send it over to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards shares some interested anecdotes from Babe Ruth’s background.

We all might be dragging a bit on these late-January days, but thankfully, we’ve got Nick Swisher to bring up the energy level. The All-Star and member of the 2009 World Series champs checks in from Tampa, where players are trickling in to get ready for the 2025 season. Swisher chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about the secret sauce of a championship team, his good friend (and new MLB Hall of Famer) CC Sabathia, plus so much more. Then, Yankees Magazine editor in chief Alfred Santasiere III gives an update on the first 2025 issue of the magazine, which is almost ready to print.

It’s a new year, and there’s a new radio voice of the New York Yankees. Dave Sims is stepping into the booth alongside Suzyn Waldman this year, replacing the team’s longtime play-by-play man John Sterling. Despite years spent calling Mariners games in Seattle, Sims has strong roots in the New York area, and as he tells Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz, he can’t wait to get to work in just a few weeks. Plus, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski stops by to chat about the Hot Stove League, the upcoming announcement of the 2025 Hall of Fame Class, and much more. Finally, we send it over to the New York Yankees Museum Presented by Bank of America, where senior museum curator Brian Richards tells the story of Babe Ruth’s *pitching* exploits in pinstripes.

Anthony Volpe’s second big-league season had its share of highlights, and also some struggles. But no one will ever forget his remarkable grand slam in Game 4 of the World Series.

We have the American League Rookie of the Year in the house, chatting with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about some of the highlights from his remarkable season. Gil talks about the road back from Tommy John surgery, the impact of playing on a team with some legends in his midst, and the famed tattoo that graces his neck. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski stops by to chat more about the Yankees’ 2024 award winners, plus the Notre Dame–Army football game coming this weekend to the Bronx.

Twenty-nine teams saw their seasons end without a World Series parade, and even though the Yankees were among the two last teams standing, the result isn’t what any fan wanted.

We’re on the ground in Los Angeles, ready for what figures to be one of the greatest matchups in World Series history.

Two games into the 2024 American League Championship Series, the Yankees find themselves two wins from a trip to the World Series. And the New York Yankees Official Podcast is bringing you behind the scenes, with audio clips from inside the clubhouse and press conference room. Yankees Magazine editors Nathan Maciborski and Jon Schwartz have you covered as you get ready for the first pitch of Game 3, looking at the key storylines from the first two Yankees wins.

Season 2, Episode 14: American League Division Series

Yankees Manager Aaron Boone is about to lead the team into the October crucible, but first, he sat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz to discuss a baseball life and the joys and stresses of managing a team with great expectation. Boone has plenty to say about interacting with the media, writing superstars’ names into his lineup card every day, and the conviction necessary to deal with the precarious nature of baseball. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski stops by for a discussion about playoff baseball. Finally, we send it over to Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards for another outstanding chapter of History Books, this one looking at the Yankees’ history with flags.

Nestor Cortes has seen just about everything in his baseball life to date, but he’s still chasing a championship. But for a guy who says that he has been in the gutter, there’s always plenty to smile about. Nasty on the mound, yet anything but in person, Cortes sat for a chat with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz to discuss his journey, the vagaries of pitch selection and so much more. Plus, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins to discuss his September feature on Pedro González, the first Dominican player in Yankees history. Lastly, we get another chapter of History Books, in which Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards details a baseball heist involving one of Joe DiMaggio’s favorite “ball bats.”

As a champion Yankees player and manager, Joe Girardi, has plenty of insight to offer as the 2024 Yankees enter the stretch run. Ahead of his return to the Bronx for Old-Timers’ Day on Aug. 24, the current YES Network broadcaster chats with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about what it takes to win. Then, Yankees Magazine executive editor Nathan Maciborski joins the chat, as he and Jon discuss the August issue of the magazine, including features on Ben Rice and the team’s awesome first-inning output. Lastly, stick around for another chapter of History Books, in which Yankees senior museum curator Brian Richards looks back at the curious “Dandy” era at the Stadium.

When the Yankees picked up Michael Tonkin, the pitcher had already been designated for assignment three times this season. But the reliever has been a stud for Aaron Boone’s squad, and he chatted with Yankees Magazine deputy editor Jon Schwartz about his journey all around the planet, the belief that never wavered and the goals for an enduring baseball life