Patriots Press Podcast

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Somerset Patriots beat writers Greg Johnson, Mike Ashmore and Matt Kardos combine for over 40 years of baseball coverage to bring their thoughts and insights on the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate.

Episodes

  1. May 11

    Lombard Jr. Promoted to AAA, Patriots Offense, Spencer Jones to the Show, April Rehabs in Somerset

    Co-Hosts Greg Johnson, Mike Ashmore and Matt Kardos make their return to the pod for the 2026 season. The crew discusses the early season promotion of Yankees top-prospect George Lombard Jr. to Triple-A. They also dive into the historically hot Somerset offense and the rehabs of Anthony Volpe, Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole. Former Patriot Spencer Jones was promoted to the big leagues on the day of recording this episode so we had to shed some thoughts on that as well.

    1h 1m

  2. 09/06/2025

    Patriots Press Podcast: Yankees No.10 Prospect LHP Brock Selvidge Joins Us Live

    Yankees No.10 Prospect LHP Brock Selvidge joins us live to discuss his career in the system thus far. We go into the 2024 season that was cut short by injury, missing the Futures Game and the rehab process that has brought him back in 2025. We also dive into his pitching arsenal and the vibes in the Somerset clubhouse during a playoff race.

    19 min

  3. 08/13/2025

    Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Emerges, Ben Hess Promoted to Double-A, Yankees Prospects Moved at Deadline

    The Big 3 Patriots reporters are back together for episode 4of the Patriots Press Podcast. The guys discussed the emergence of right-handerElmer Rodriguez-Cruz after outdueling Jonah Tong of Binghamton twice last week.We also dive into the promotion of Yankees 2024 1st rounder Ben Hessto Double-A and look back on the prospects the Bombers dealt at the tradedeadline.

    56 min

  4. 07/19/2025

    Luis Gil Rehab, Carlos Lagrange Development, Yankees Trade Deadline Looming

    Beat writers Greg Johnson and Matt Kardos return to breakdown the latest happenings around the Yankees Double-A affiliate. They touch onreigning American League Rookie of the Year beginning a rehab assignment withthe Patriots and also dive into the development of prospect Carlos Lagrange, theteam turning a corner in the second half of the schedule and potentialprospects moved with the trade deadline looming. Listen now on YouTube, Spotifyand Apple Podcasts.

    1h 6m

  5. 07/09/2025

    Breaking Down Cam Schlittler on MLB Debut Day, Discussing Rafael Flores and Potential Triple-A Promotion

    Hosts Greg Johnson and Matt Kardos return for episode 2 of the Patriots Press Podcast to break down the first half of Cam Schlittler on the heels of his promotion to the big leagues on Wednesday. Greg chats with catcher Rafael Flores about Schlittler about what makes him such an impressive prospect and the importance of his newly added cutter. We also break down Rafael Flores and the potential of him moving to Triple-A before long.

    48 min

  6. 06/25/2025

    Spencer Jones Hot 1st Half, Impressions of George Lombard Jr., Dylan Jasso & More

    Team beat writers Greg Johnson (The Trentonian), Mike Ashmore (MyCentralJersey) and Matt Kardos (SomersetPatriots.com) join together to bring you the first episode of the Patriots Press Podcast. We come live from TD Bank Ballpark to break down the hot start of Spencer Jones, early impressions of Yankees top-prospect George Lombard Jr., the new-look Somerset rotation and we discuss why Dylan Jasso isn't talked about more.

    49 min
  • 6 Episodes

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Somerset Patriots beat writers Greg Johnson, Mike Ashmore and Matt Kardos combine for over 40 years of baseball coverage to bring their thoughts and insights on the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate.

Information

  • Creator
    1.2B
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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