Jersey Guy Sports

Don Signorino
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Welcome to the Jersey Guy Sports podcast! I’m glad you stopped by. I'm Don, and I am a huge Yankees, Rangers, Giants, Knicks and Rutgers fan. On this podcast, I provide a no-holds-barred, honest take of the performance and news related to my favorite teams. Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms here Socials Follow JGS on  FacebookFollow JGS on  JGS TwitterFollow JGS on  YouTubeFollow Don on  BlueSkyFollow Don on  TwitterFollow Don on  Threads

  1. 1D AGO

    345 - Knicks are 1 Win From Finals with 121-108 clubbing of the Cavs!

    One win away from the NBA Finals baby!  10 straight playoff wins. No losses in a month! A 3-0 lead can make people start daydreaming, but this Knicks run is more than vibes. After a convincing Game 3 win in Cleveland, I talk through how New York keeps stacking double-digit road wins and why the 2026 NBA playoffs are starting to look like a full-team takeover. The score matters, sure, but the bigger story is how calm the Knicks look while doing it. Even when Cleveland makes it interesting for a stretch, New York answers without forcing bad shots or falling into hero ball.  I dig into the players driving the momentum, starting with Mikal Bridges and the way his defense and timely buckets keep the Knicks steady. Jalen Brunson drops 30, yet the most impressive part is that he doesn’t need to go full Superman late because the offense keeps producing clean looks. Landry Shamet’s open threes, the ball movement, and the “different guy every night” feel are becoming the defining traits of this postseason. I also get honest about what still needs tightening, including where Deuce McBride fits and why depth is going to matter even more as the competition rises.  Then I zoom out to the stakes: no team has ever come back from 3-0 in NBA history, but the Knicks still have to finish the job. I look ahead to the potential NBA Finals matchup, whether it’s San Antonio with Victor Wembanyama or the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and why that next stage will be a grind no matter what. If you’re riding with the Knicks right now, hit subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What’s your prediction for Game 4? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

    13 min

  2. 3D AGO

    344 - Knicks Take Control as Hart leads the Knicks to a 109-93 Game 2 win!

    A 16-point Eastern Conference Finals win is satisfying on its own. A 16-point win where Jalen Brunson doesn’t need to play Superman is the kind of signal Knicks fans have been waiting for. We’re coming off New York’s 109-93 Game 2 win that pushes the series to 2-0, stretches the Knicks’ playoff streak to nine straight, and puts them just two wins from the NBA Finals. I walk through how the night actually unfolds: a slow start, cold three-point shooting early, and Cleveland’s defense keeping things tight, before one swing player flips the floor. Josh Hart goes from early misses to raining open threes, forcing the Cavs to stop loading up on Brunson and giving the Knicks the spacing they need to run cleaner offense. From there, the supporting cast keeps stacking winning plays, with Mikal Bridges staying scorching hot and hitting shots that feel back-breaking, not just pretty. I also dig into the “quiet glue” parts of the win: OG Anunoby’s timely buckets and elite defense, Karl-Anthony Towns settling in after a tougher Game 1, and the rotation questions that still matter, including Deuce McBride needing more and Mitchell Robinson’s ongoing free-throw problem with Hack-a-Mitch always lurking. Finally, I hit the box score, the key stats, and what has to travel as the Knicks head to Cleveland for Game 3. If you’re following the Knicks playoff run and want a fast, honest postgame breakdown, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What adjustment do you think Cleveland makes next? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

    15 min

  3. 4D AGO

    343 - Captain Clutch! Brunson leads a Knicks Comeback For The Ages!

    Captain Clutch delivers the biggest comeback in Knicks playoff history! A 22-point deficit with 7:52 left usually means one thing: turn it off and move on. But at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks turned Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 into a full-on basketball fever dream and walked out with a win that lands near the top of NBA playoff comeback history. I break down how the Knicks looked flat for 3 and a half quarters, then suddenly found the defensive edge and offensive clarity to storm back. Jalen Brunson goes into takeover mode, scoring in bunches and controlling the pace like the game is running on his clock. I also spotlight the supporting pieces that mattered when everything tightened up, including OG Anunoby’s overtime impact and Mikal Bridges showing up in the biggest moments even after an uneven night. Then I get honest about what still has to improve if this series is going to end the right way. Karl-Anthony Towns runs into a wall against Cleveland’s size and mobility, Mitchell Robinson gets targeted with Hack-a-Mitch, and the “rest versus rust” argument feels a lot less theoretical after a long layoff. Game 1 is a thrill, but Game 2 is the test. Subscribe, share this with a Knicks fan who needs to relive it, and leave a review if you like the postgame deep dives. What was the moment you believed the comeback was actually happening? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

    20 min

  4. MAY 17

    342 - How a 7-6 Walk-Off exposed all that's wrong with the 2026 Yankees

    Up 6-3 with two outs in the ninth should be a win you file away and forget. Instead, the Yankees turn it into a 7-6, 10-inning walk-off loss to the Mets, and we’re left staring at the same uncomfortable question: how can a team with playoff goals look so helpless late in games? I break down the 2026 Yankees bullpen meltdown, starting with why the closer situation feels fundamentally broken. David Bednar’s latest blown lead isn’t treated like a one-off mistake, it’s the clearest example of a bullpen with zero dependable arms and no clean path to the final outs. From there, I zoom out to the bigger roster-building problem and why patching relief pitching from the scrap heap keeps coming back to bite New York. Then I get into the stuff that drives fans crazy in extra innings: the ghost runner on second, the inability to get a bunt down, and a lineup that too often swings like it’s home run or nothing. I also talk bluntly about the bottom of the order, including Austin Wells at catcher and Ryan McMahon at third base, and what it means when multiple spots feel like automatic outs in high-leverage spots. The trade deadline is coming, and “it’s only May” stops working when it’s getting late early. If you’re fed up, you’re not alone. Subscribe to Jersey Guy Sports, share this with a Yankees fan who’s still making excuses, and leave a review with your take: what’s the first move you make to fix this team? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

    17 min

  5. MAY 16

    341 - Dominant Cam Schlittler Is Must Watch - as he takes down the Mets

    Cam Schlittler is making Yankees starts feel like appointments, and his Subway Series performance against the Mets is the latest reason why. I break down how he cruises through a hostile road environment, gives up only two hits and one run, and still manages to strike out Juan Soto twice. The box score is great, but the bigger story is the pattern: Schlittler keeps repeating dominance, and it’s starting to look like the early shape of a Cy Young season. I dig into what makes him different right now: a fastball-first approach that should not work this well in modern MLB, paired with elite command, a ridiculous strikeout-to-walk profile, and the confidence to attack hitters instead of pitching scared. I also talk about why this feels so rare for the Yankees, a franchise that often buys pitching but doesn’t always develop a true homegrown star starter, and what it means when a young arm elevates in big spots. Then I move through the rest of the Yankees night with quick, honest takes: Jazz Chisholm finally finding results at the plate while playing strong second base, why Cody Bellinger’s contact and versatility keep paying off, Ben Rice continuing to mash, and why the ninth inning remains a problem with David Bednar and the broader bullpen. If you care about the Yankees rotation, roster construction, and what actually wins tight games, this one is for you. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your take: is Schlittler already the Yankees’ best starter? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

    16 min

  6. MAY 14

    340 - Yankees injuries and poorly played games are piling up

    One-hit losses will do that thing where they don’t just beat you, they make you question everything. That’s where we’re at with the New York Yankees right now: five losses in six games, a lineup that goes quiet for long stretches, and late leads that feel like they’re borrowed time. I talk through why this slide is happening so fast, and why it’s not enough to wave it away as “just May.” I dig into the two patterns behind the recent mess: comatose hitting and bullpen disasters. The one-run game record tells a story, and it’s not a lucky-break story. I get into what the Yankees aren’t doing at the plate, from poor situational hitting to too many regulars performing well below even their own career standards. When only a few bats are producing, every mistake becomes louder and every close game becomes a coin flip. Then I hit the injury pileup and what it does to the big picture. Max Fried’s elbow soreness, Giancarlo Stanton’s stalled return, Jason Dominguez missing weeks, Caballero on the IL, and the uncertainty of Gerrit Cole coming back strong from Tommy John rehab all change what this team can realistically be in the short term. I also give Paul Goldschmidt his flowers, then get blunt about tougher roster calls, including concerns about Anthony Volpe and whether Spencer Jones should be used to bring back real help. If you care about where the Yankees are headed, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s spiraling too, and leave a quick review so more fans find the show. What’s the one move you’d make first to stop the bleeding? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

    22 min

  7. MAY 13

    339 - The Yankees Call Up Anthony Volpe and It Makes No Sense

    The Yankees make a move that should be routine, and it instantly turns into a litmus test for whether this team has learned anything. With Caballero headed to the injured list, New York calls up Anthony Volpe and I can’t hide my frustration, because it feels like the fastest route back to the same problems: too many strikeouts, not enough contact, and a shortstop situation that gets graded on vibes instead of results. I walk through why Volpe’s profile worries me, from a .222 career batting average to a style of hitting that doesn’t translate when the Yankees face good pitching and every run has to be manufactured. We get into situational hitting, why “just put the ball in play” matters with runners on, and how bunting and shortening up are missing tools on a roster that too often swings for the fences in the wrong counts. I also dig into baserunning, because being fast is not the same as creating value, and bad reads and hesitation can kill innings just as quickly as a strikeout. From there, the conversation widens into the bigger organizational question: are the Yankees truly running a meritocracy? I talk about Aaron Boone’s comments, Brian Cashman’s messaging, the temptation of recency bias, and what this choice says about alternatives like George Lombard Jr. I even touch the “scholarship” issue at catcher, because consistency in roster logic matters if the team is serious about winning as the core ages toward a 2026 championship push. Subscribe, share the show with a Yankees fan who will argue back, and leave a review with your take: should Volpe keep the job when Caballero returns? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

    15 min

  8. MAY 11

    338 - Familiar issues plague the Yankees as they get swept by the Brewers

    Familiar issues plague the Yankees, as they get swept by the Brewers. The Yankees’ ongoing inability to simply make contact against good pitching, as well as their awful bullpen, sunk the Yanks again. Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

    21 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Welcome to the Jersey Guy Sports podcast! I’m glad you stopped by. I'm Don, and I am a huge Yankees, Rangers, Giants, Knicks and Rutgers fan. On this podcast, I provide a no-holds-barred, honest take of the performance and news related to my favorite teams. Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms here Socials Follow JGS on  FacebookFollow JGS on  JGS TwitterFollow JGS on  YouTubeFollow Don on  BlueSkyFollow Don on  TwitterFollow Don on  Threads

Information

  • Creator
    Don Signorino
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    344
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jersey Guy Sports
  • Show Website
    Jersey Guy Sports