La Zap
By Richard Pagnotta
La ZapSep 02, 2020
Episode 16: The Bubble
In today's episode the guys discuss the new playoff bubble the MLB will be operating under due to COVID. They also discuss how hot the Yankees have been and what that means for their seeding in the playoff race!
Episode: 15 Yankees in Trouble
In this week's episode, Richie and Nick discuss what's wrong with the Yankees and why they've been so bad as of late and what they should do to turn things around.
Episode 14: Deadline Results
With the trade deadline this past Monday, Nick and Richie discuss some of the trades that went down and if the Yankees made the right move by standing pat.
Episode 13: Trade Rumors
Nick and Richie get together to talk about the upcoming trade deadline and the rumors swirling around the Yankees and what we think they will do!
Episode 12: The Unwritten Rule
This week we recap the Yankees 6-0 week against the Braves and Red Sox and go over a few new injuries, including Judge and his return time and DJ LeMahieu, and when we can see him again. Also, we break away from the Yankees to end our show discussing why some of the unwritten rules of baseball are outdated and need to be done with!
Episode 11: The Return of Red Thunder
In this week's episode, Nick and Richie talk about the 1-3 record against the Rays this past weekend and if its time to panic. They also dive into Stanton's injury and Clint Frazier getting called up!
Episode 10: Whose Hungry?
Happ blew another game so the guys vent their frustrations with the struggling pitcher and they recap the Yankees first 11 games of the season with a whose hot and whose not segment!
Episode 9: Is the Season in Danger?
Richie and Nick discuss the current outlook of baseball due to the Miami Marlins COVID-19 outbreak and the shock waves it has sent through the league.
Episode 8: Exhibition Games
In this week's episode Richie and Nick breakdown this weekend's exhibition games against the Mets and Phillies. They also tell how they would set their lineups and their best predictions at the 30 man roster.
Episode 7; Whose on Third?
This week Nick and Richie try to tackle the Yankees biggest problem, what to do with all their depth. They also discuss some issues Cole is having with ball usage and possible trades for the trade deadline and the 2020 offseason.
Episode 6: The Sandlot Games
This week Nick talks about players getting Covid-19, Indians possible name change, Masahiro Tanaka getting hit in the head during practice, players opting out of season, the sandlot game, and much more.
Episode 5: 2020 Division Predictions
In this week's episode we recap the new rules implemented by the MLB for the 2020 season and we go on to make our picks for who we think will win each division and who we anticipate seeing in the World Series!
Episode 4: Optimists Rejoice
The MLB and MLBPA have finally come to an agreement and baseball will be back. Give us a listen to hear our thoughts on the upcoming 2020 MLB season!
Episode 3: Will there be a 2020 season?
Nick and Richie discuss the recent MLB Draft and then get into what is going on with the owners and MLBPA and how commissioner Rob Manfred walked back from his comments made during the MLB Draft.
Episode 2: Where is Baseball?
Its the middle of June and we are no closer to baseball than we were in February. What is going on and when will it return? We also explain how the MLB draft works and Nick and Richie get into a debate about whether the Yankees should have traded Derek Jeter to the Expos in the 90s.
Episode 1: Batter Up!
Hey guys! This is our first episode and we couldn't be happier to start this podcast! In today's episode, we give you a little background on both of us and dive into the state of baseball today and why we still don't have baseball in June.