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R.J. Carbone presents "BD4," where there is No Better Way to get your Yankees & Knicks analysis than by tuning into this podcast. I glorify the Yanks (& Knicks) when they win, and of course, complain about them when they lose. Yanks episodes every series, Knicks every game!
Episodes
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Knicks Win A Basketball Game! (Episode 976)
Celebrate! Your 2026 New York Knicks actually won a game. Big shoutout to the Nets, their dozen fans, and consistently abhorrent basketball team for always…
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Knicks Need To Make This Change ASAP!! (Episode 975)
I'm not much for the off-court drama, and at the end of the day, the Knicks need to get back on the court and play. In this episode, we break down a simple…
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Yanks Are Prepared For Belli To Walk! (Episode 974)
Cody Bellinger is set to make his decision this week, and it feels like he might be gone. What’s next for the Yankees? Whatever happens, Jasson Dominguez seems…
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Yanks Can Unlock This Young Righty! (Episode 973)
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Big pitching move or not, the Yankees are going to need what they have in their staff to step up until the cavalry arrives. In…
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Knicks Season Unraveling In Real Time! (Episode 972)
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* I honestly have no idea what to talk about anymore beyond the same few issues, so I guess we might as well go there again. What…
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Knicks Lose Again & I'm No Longer Shocked (Episode 971)
More bad... 0:00 Intro 0:29 Recap & Thoughts 6:26 Mike Brown Too Soft? 9:57 Stay Connected With Us! 10:54 Miscommunication 12:47 Off-Screen Breakdowns 14:20…
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Yanks Checking In On Houston Southpaw (Episode 970)
The Yankees are reportedly checking in on Framber Valdez. Is he a fit? We break down why he could work, the potential red flags, his pitch mix, dive into the…
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Knicks Smoked In Sac, Alarms Begin To Sound (Episode 969)
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Plenty of season left. Bigtime problems here. We discuss. 0:00 Intro 0:28 Recap & Thoughts 10:37 Stay Connected With Us! 11:35…
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Yanks Trade For Ryan Weathers! (Episode 968)
Pitchers and catchers report in less than a month, and the Yankees have finally made a major league move. Ryan Weathers will be in pinstripes this season. What…
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Knicks Day Off: Film From Portland (Episode 967)
Diving into film from the Blazers game. We split this episode into two parts. First, we break down how the Knicks are using Josh Hart more effectively this…
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Knicks Steady Themselves In Portland (Episode 966)
Important win for the Knicks in Portland last night, with a lot to break down. Josh Hart’s return paid dividends, plus plenty to unpack in the halfcourt on…
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Yanks Sign Hard-Throwing Righty! (Episode 965)
As a cash strapped small market franchise with zero name recognition, the Yankees are at it again with another savvy winter move! This time it’s Kaleb Ort! We…
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Knicks Drop First Game Out West (Episode 964)
After a tough loss to the Suns, we share our unfiltered thoughts on this Knicks team, highlighting some positive takeaways while also addressing the big…
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Knicks Have A Jalen Brunson Problem (Episode 963)
The Knicks need Jalen Brunson to improve on defense, but the situation is more complicated than it seems. We break down Brunson’s defensive issues, what has to…
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Knicks Snap Out Of Skid Against Clips (Episode 962)
Thank God. Deuce should start every game. Let’s break it down. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Recap & Thoughts 6:40 Five-Out Remains Their Best Look 12:25 Targeting James…
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Yanks Have A Sleeper Bat On Their Hands (Episode 961)
Ryan McMahon put up some poor numbers for the Yankees last year. But a lot of the underlying stuff show a player who can drive value in multiple ways. From his…
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Yanks Zeroing In On Edward Cabrera! (Episode 960)
This is encouraging news. Whether you are sold on this potential trade or not, it is good to see the Yankees positioned to have an active week on the market…
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Knicks Slipping Fast In The East! (Episode 959)
Three losses in a row and 5-5 since the NBA Cup. It's not the end of the world, but it does raise some very real, very scary questions. Let's talk about those…
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Knicks Starting To Lose The Plot? (Episode 958)
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* This was a bad loss. How much do we actually take from it? Everything or nothing? The Knicks are banged up, they have seemed a bit…
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Yanks Getting Bellinger Answer Soon? (Episode 957)
The Yankees have made an offer to Cody Bellinger. Does he take it? If not, do they pivot to a Plan B (aka Plan C) with Bo Bichette? And if that happens, what…
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Knicks Blow It In San Antonio (Episode 956)
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* Brutal loss. One you don't get over. Not right away, at least. Let's dive into some film on the Knicks POA defense from last…
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Yanks Desperately Need Starting Pitching! (Episode 955)
The Yankees need pitching now, not patience. Fried is the only real rotation lock, while everybody else comes with questions in their own way. One more injury…
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Knicks Come Through Clutch Once Again! (Episode 954)
Man, it was great to have Deuce McBride back. This win was a perfect snapshot of his value on both ends of the floor. We break down the details, from his POA…
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Knicks Clutch Up Again, This Time In ATL! (Episode 953)
Knicks pull out a thriller vs. the Hawks and there’s a lot to unpack! Some analysis on defensive breakdowns, how the Knicks hunted Trae Young switches for…
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Yanks Have A Secret Weapon In Their Pen (Episode 952)
Jake Bird might be the Yankees’ secret weapon. A right-handed pitcher with a swing-and-miss breaking ball and a full offseason with Matt Blake under his belt…
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Knicks Stun Cavs In Christmas Miracle!! (Episode 951)
Merry Christmas at MSG! The Knicks came back from huge double-digit deficits to top the Cavaliers, fueled by standout performances from their guards and Mitch…
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Knicks Beat Dirty Heat Behind Brunson! (Episode 950)
We got a Brunson masterclass at MSG! He scored 47 points for a career high in that building. The Knicks withstand a tough grind against the Heat (always is)…
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Yanks Have Done Absolutely Nothing! (Episode 949)
It is Sunday, December 21st, and the New York Yankees have done nothing this winter. In this episode, we jump around the infield, talk Volpe's future, Bichette…
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Knicks Beat Hicks, Brunson Game-Winner!! (Episode 948)
Your short-handed (and hungover) Knicks steal one in Indy behind elite depth minutes, a huge late game defensive adjustment, and another masterclass from the…
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Knicks Defeat Spurs To Win NBA Cup!! (Episode 947)
Champions!! Period! Enjoy it! Not everything has to come with an asterisk. What a win over the Spurs last night to clinch the NBA Cup! Didn't always look good…
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Yanks To Bring Back Michael King? (Episode 946)
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* There is interest in bringing back an old friend! Michael King has made some big changes since leaving the Yankees. His lower arm…
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Knicks Clip Loser Magic, Advance To Final! (Episode 945)
Brunson dominates as the Knicks eliminate the loser Magic in Vegas! We break down Brunson's 40 ball, KAT cooking Wendell Carter, how the Knicks punished…
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Yanks And Brewers Talking Big Trade? (Episode 944)
Breaking down why Freddy Peralta makes so much sense for the Yankees. Prime age, ace production, elite underlying metrics, a deep swing-and-miss pitch mix, and…
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Knicks Developing Identity Under Brown? (Episode 943)
The Knicks are off again today! In this show, we are breaking down how Mike Brown is evolving the Knicks’ offense, navigating the Hart/KAT duo, and what the…
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Knicks Wipe Out Raptors, On To Vegas! (Episode 942)
The Knicks survived a wild first quarter, then clamped down and held the Raptors to 13 points in the second to take over the game. The wings cleaned everything…
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Yanks Want Lefty Ace From Nationals?! (Episode 941)
Does this young, talented lefty with ace upside make sense in the BX? We break down MacKenzie Gore, his stuff, pitch mix against both lefties and righties…
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Knicks Beat Orlando Without KAT! (Episode 940)
Another big one at MSG as the Knicks beat Orlando to stay hot at home. Strong nights from OG and the bigs to hold it down without KAT. We also discuss a…
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Knicks Bounce Back As Towns Stays Hot! (Episode 939)
That was a nice rebound win. Brunson responded, Mikal steady again, Deuce scorching from three, and KAT dominated on every level! We hit on the Giannis chatter…
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Knicks Fall Flat In Beantown! (Episode 938)
Rough outing in the worst city in the world. There were a few bright spots, mostly in the first half, but Boston really capitalized on the Knicks’ spacing…
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Yanks Trading For Sandy Alcantara?! (Episode 937)
Could the Yankees be about to land Sandy Alcantara? We break down how this potential blockbuster trade could flip the rotation, shake up the playoff race, and…
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Knicks Improve To 10-1 At The Garden! (Episode 936)
Your Knicks are now 10-1 at MSG to kick off the season! In this episode, we dive into their latest victory over the Raptors. Finally nice to see a New York…
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Knicks Brilliant In Big Win Over Bucks! (Episode 935)
Quarterfinals it is. That was a smart and steady approach to beat the Bucks last night, built around the Brunson/Hart short pick-and-roll. The Knicks kept…
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Yanks Eyeing Japan's Latest Ace? (Episode 934)
A look at why the Yankees are eyeing Tatsuya Imai and what he could bring to their rotation. I break down his pitch mix, his fit in New York, and whether he is…
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Knicks Swarm Hornets In Charlotte! (Episode 933)
Fun! A dominant win in Buzz City! The Knicks put together one of their cleanest two-way games of the season. Hart set the tone in a spaced out, cut-heavy…
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Knicks Bounce Back At MSG Brooklyn (Episode 932)
Nice little home win. Ugly first half, but the Knicks locked in during the third quarter. KAT dominated in two-man action with Brunson and Kolek. In this…
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Yanks Cut Half Their Bullpen! (Episode 931)
The Yankees have expired relievers and non-tendered relievers! In this show, we're breaking down their bullpen needs, recent departures, free agent targets…
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Knicks In Very Alarming State Right Now (Episode 930)
Concerning. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 2:34 Quitter's DNA 4:35 So Far From Perfect 9:30 Defense Is Grotesque 14:21 PROMO BREAK 15:19 Bing Bong Game Ball…
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Knicks Sneak By Mavs For First Road Win! (Episode 929)
A win is a win? Wow, that was brutal. Knicks defense is under the microscope! In this show, we break down their aggressive help scheme that’s been giving…
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Yanks Bring Back Trent Grisham! (Episode 928)
Trent Grisham is back, and we are all confused. Let's talk. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Grisham Re-Signs! 4:45 Offseason Implications 13:29 PROMO BREAK 14:26 Dominguez…
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Knicks Remain Winless On The Road (Episode 927)
The Knicks still have not won on the road. In this one, KAT struggled, their zone help kept surrendering open threes, and suddenly Mike Brown is a villain?…
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Knicks Bounce Back Strong Vs. Loser Heat! (Episode 926)
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* That was a fun one. The Knicks bounced back from a tough loss to the Magic with a solid win over the Heat. Quick episode today…
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Knicks Produce No Offense Vs. Orlando (Episode 925)
Very concerning. Let's talk. 0:00 Intro 0:26 Recap & Thoughts 4:41 Where Were Their Counters?? 10:57 PROMO BREAK 12:01 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson…
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Knicks Now 7-0 At Madison Square Garden! (Episode 924)
*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY* The Knicks have won five straight and are also undefeated at home to start the season! From the offense clicking to Brunson’s…
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Knicks Smoke Loser Nets, Now 6-0 At MSG! (Episode 923)
That was fun! The Knicks took care of the lowly Brooklyn Nets at The Garden last night. In this episode, we dive into the offense, talk about the value of…
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Knicks Off-Day Film Analysis (Episode 922)
On this day off, we dive deep into the Knicks’ performance against the Wolves. From defensive schemes to offensive flow, we break down in film what worked…
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Knicks Grab Best Win Yet Vs. T-Wolves! (Episode 921)
Last night’s Knicks game gave us a ton to break down—from Mike Brown’s offensive schemes to lineup combos and defensive strategies. In this video, we dive deep…
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Knicks Improve To 4-0 At The Garden! (Episode 920)
That’s two in a row and a perfect 4-0 start at home to open the season. We break down the Knicks’ 17-point win over Washington, with more discussion on the…
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Knicks Snap Skid, Move To 3-0 At MSG (Episode 919)
We can breathe again. The Knicks snapped their three-game skid with a much-needed win at The Garden. No complaints about the motion offense this time, huh?…
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Knicks Horrid Start Continues In Chicago (Episode 918)
It’s been a tough season for the Knicks, and while there’s still time to figure things out, things don’t look great right now. I actually liked some of what…
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Knicks Remain Winless On The Road (Episode 917)
Two straight losses now, as it’s been a rough start to the season. A few things stood out from this one that I didn’t love — mainly the KAT and Hart stuff…