Hour 1: Yankees’ AL East Dream Is Officially Dead

Evan Roberts has finally surrendered on the Yankees winning the American League East. After two months of lifeless offense, mounting injuries and a growing deficit behind the Rays, Evan declares the division race over and predicts the Yankees are headed for the wild card. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts, and he refuses to concede, arguing that Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and a softer September schedule could fuel one final charge. The frustration explodes over Aaron Boone’s decision to remove Luis Garcia Jr. from a close loss, leaving Ali Sánchez to bat with the game on the line. Evan and Shaun debate whether Boone misunderstood Brian Cashman’s plan for Ben Rice, whether Cashman failed to add enough offense at the deadline and why Trent Grisham cannot remain the leadoff hitter. Plus, Evan makes a stunning prediction about the next New York team to win its division.