Can you believe the Mets and Yankees play baseball this weekend?! It's that time of the year again as New York's baseball teams are in Florida preparing for the 2026 season.

Believe it or not, the Mets and the Yankees do have a lot of similarities heading into Opening Day next month. There are question marks surrounding both pitching staff, whether it's the starters or relievers. There's also a tremendous amount of pressure on both teams to go on playoff runs.

For the Mets, can the new faces elevate this team to the next level. For the Yankees, can they rely on the same faces to bring them back to the top of the American League?

Larry Fleisher joins us this week for the Yankees segment.

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The NFL season is officially in the books, and Super Bowl 60 is in the rearview mirror. This week on Two Dummies That Just Watch, Will Hernandez and Erik Pimentel recap the big game from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, where the Seattle Seahawks handled the New England Patriots and secured their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. It wasn’t a classic, but it still gave us plenty to chat about—what worked, what didn’t, and what it means heading into next season.

From there, the Dummies hit the NBA trade deadline, where the New York Knicks made a sneaky-good move by landing Jose Alvarado, the Brooklyn native finally suiting up for the team he grew up rooting for. Plus: what’s going on with the Brooklyn Nets, and the messy situation surrounding the decision to move on from Cam Thomas.

At halftime, Will and Erik switch gears into real-life talk: why suburban public transportation options can be so brutal.

On the back half, it’s hoops and nostalgia with St. John’s basketball and the college teams they’ve stuck with through the years. Then it’s Mets Spring Training time—complete with the Dummies’ all-time Mets lineup. And because it’s a Will-and-Erik episode, you already know it ends in wrestling: a pro wrestling Mt. Rushmore for the most memorable jobbers/enhancement talent.

Timestamps

9:28: Seahawks win Super Bowl 60
29:31: Knicks solidify backcourt at the NBA trade deadline
42:58: The Nets are the Nets
53:08: Halftime topic: Transportation in suburban areas (the lack of it)
1:03:44: St. John’s beats UConn at a sold out Madison Square Garden
1:22:47: All-time Mets Team
Mt Rushmore of Jobbers (Enhancement Talent)

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On this episode of Two Dummies That Just Watch, we kick things off with the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame voting controversy — and how the process may have kept Bill Belichick out on the first ballot (including the “80% / 40-of-50 selectors” detail and why the Hall put out a warning about leaks). We also get into the Eli Manning debate and what “first ballot” really means in the NFL context.

From there, we shift to Super Bowl 60 with preview of the New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks — including the Vegas line, over/under, and our picks

And because it’s Super Bowl week, we close with a super-fun Mt. Rushmore of memorable Super Bowls, hitting everything from the Super Bowl LI comeback to Super Bowl XLVI, plus classic moments like the blackout game and the John Elway “helicopter” play.

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The Mets’ offseason picture finally comes into focus heading into Port St. Lucie: Bo Bichette arrives, the Mets land a true top-of-the-rotation starter by trading for Freddy Peralta, and we run through the rest of the additions (Devin Williams, Luis Robert Jr., Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, Luke Weaver, Luis Garcia, Vidal Bruján, Craig Kimbrel) while reacting to one big headline: Vegas now has the Mets favored to win the NL East, as well as a top favorite to win the World Series.

Then LeeJay drops the barometer for the entire season: with moves like this, it’s not “win the division”… it’s World Series or bust.

We also hit Mets nostalgia (including the never-ending Beltrán strikeout discourse and what cap he’d wear in Cooperstown), then pivot to New York football with the Jets picking #2 and the Giants #5, and wrap with the Knicks—why the KAT/Giannis rumors won’t die, what The Athletic is saying, and what a real blockbuster would cost.

Timestamps

0:00: Snowstorm recap; ConEd is a mob boss; the UFC on Paramount+
34:29: Are the Mets really a favorite to win the NL East?
1:03:33: Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones are Hall of Famers
1:11:14: The reaction to the Masters of the Universe trailer
1:27:14: How should the Jets and Giants approach this year’s draft?
1:46:28: Super Bowl 60 is set
2:05:02: Should/Will the Knicks trade KAT?
2:13:56: Mt. Rushmore of crazy NYC events

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It’s official: John Harbaugh is the new head coach of the New York Giants.
Harbaugh and the Giants reportedly agreed to a 5-year deal worth $20M per year, and the biggest headline isn’t the money — it’s the power structure.

We dig into Ian O’Connor’s detailed reporting from The Athletic on how this got done, including the behind-the-scenes maneuvering from the Mara family, why Harbaugh demanded clarity on who he reports to (spoiler: John Mara), and what it means for the Giants’ entire operation moving forward.

Then we spin around the NFL as the coaching carousel continues — Kevin Stefanski to Atlanta, and the Bills stunningly firing Sean McDermott after nine seasons and one of the best win totals in the league over that span.

We also break down Divisional Round Weekend and repick our Conference Champions + Super Bowl winner based on who’s left.

On the baseball side, the Mets miss out on Kyle Tucker, but pivot to signing Bo Bichette. So… is this a win, a panic move, or both? We hit the pros/cons, what it means for run prevention, and why a MLB lockout feels inevitable at this point.

Plus: Chris Drury’s letter to Rangers fans (why do teams keep doing this?) and a Mt. Rushmore of Super Bowl foods to close it out.

Timestamps:

3:07 — John Harbaugh and the Giants: It’s official
46:39 — NFL Divisional Round Weekend
1:19:22 — Halftime
1:29:50 — Mets miss Kyle Tucker, sign Bo Bichette
1:50:34 — Chris Drury’s letter to Rangers fans
2:07:18 — Mt. Rushmore of Super Bowl food items

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Pitchers & catchers are less than 30 days away from reporting, but the Mets’ 2026 roster still feels unfinished. The 2 Dummies break down what’s left to fix, what big-name free agents are still out there, and whether the national perception of the Mets matches reality outside NYC.

On the hardwood, as we approach the NBA midseason mark and ask: Is it time for the Nets to go get a superstar — and is Ja Morant that guy? Plus, the Knicks’ recent skid (and why Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t the villain).

Also in this episode:

• Halftime check-in: Will’s Vitamin D deficiency (yeah… we went there)
• Recapping a great NFL Wild Card weekend
• Giants head coach search: why John Harbaugh is the favorite, and if he’s actually the answer
• Our picks for the 8 NFL head coach openings

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0:00: Intro (Anaconda movie review)
19:22: Small Market Mets? Roster feels incomplete
47:06: Nets at midseason: do they need a superstar like Ja Morant?
56:27: Knicks sputter: what’s wrong + why it’s not KAT
1:09:10: Halftime: Will’s Vitamin D deficiency
1:24:52: NFL Wild Card Weekend recap
1:43:50: Giants head coach search: John Harbaugh buzz
1:54:35: Let's Play a Game: picks for the 8 NFL head coach openings

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Let's face it: it hasn't been great for New Jersey NFL football the last decade outside of a fluke Giants playoff berth. These franchises are down, and down bad. That being said, what does each team need to do to improve?

The Avengers team has come together for the first episode of 2026 as we put our GM caps on to figure out what these teams needs to do differently.

In this NFL-themed episode, the Dummies revisit what they said during the 2025 NFL preview episode. Spoiler alert: we got some things wrong.

We also quickly chat about the Knicks, Nets, the World Baseball Classic, and the college football playoffs.

And finally, we give our sports-related New Year's Resolutions!

Timestamps
0:00: Complaining about NYC
17:59: Black Monday NFL firings
27:24: What do the Giants and Jets need to do this offseason
1:04:45: How did we fare in our NFL predictions?
1:31:12: NFL playoff predictions
1:43:27: Sports shorts
2:00:30: New Year’s Sports Resolutions

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This is it! It's our last episode of the year as the 2 Dummies are on holiday break until January 5. That being said, it's a bit of a different show this week as we wind down the year. We have a smorgasbord of topics to get into including, Jeff McNeil's trade to the A's, the aftermath of the Knicks winning the NBA Cup, and some quick thoughts on the Giants and Jets.

We also have NFL Week 17 Best Bets, and finally, the Avengers crew picks three sports stories from 2025 that will have an affect on 2026.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Timestamps

0:00: LeeJay's barber is asking him for money
16:35: The Mets trade Jeff McNeil
25:18: The aftermath of the Knicks winning the NBA Cup
39:06: Do we have anything to say about the Jets, Giants?
50:13: Week 17 picks
1:02:28: Top 3 sports stories from 2025 that will have an impact on 2026

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