# The bullpen needs major work but the Yankees are great otherwise

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Podcast: [The Morning Yankees Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-morning-yankees-show-7771656)
Published: 2026-06-01T13:29:59+00:00
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## Resource

Start your mornings with all the latest news and updates surrounding the New York Yankees! Hosted by Dan Rourke of Yankees Avenue. Each show is recorded live at 8am ET on The Yankees Avenue YouTube channel. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Send your emails to be read on the show to dan@yankeesavenue.com 00:00 INTRO 06:29 Yankees erupt for 13 runs in ONE INNING against the A's 14:16 Yankees finish the road trip 5-1; May with a 16-12 record 18:34 The definitive best and deepest starting rotation in MLB? 30:34 Ben Rice continues to be the homegrown Juan Soto replacement 35:56 Other Yankees who are trending up after a strong May 43:02 Off-day today, homestand begins Tuesday, some channel updates 45:39 OUTRO Follow @Yankees Avenue on Instagram/Facebook Follow @Yankees_Avenue on Twitter Email - dan@yankeesavenue.com

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