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R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED as Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia join the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) for another episode of The Shift on R2C2. On this episode, Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia are joined by Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton. Justin talks about his journey through the minor leagues while being the first overall pick in the 2005 MLB draft (4:25), how free agency is different than players expect (24:48), and the lack of black players in baseball (47:28). All this and more on The Shift on R2C2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED as Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia are virtually joined by former New York Yankees pitcher AJ Burnett. The guys tell epic stories from the 2009 season (18:41), reminisce about Roy Halladay (27:22), share their favorite prank stories (43:50), and answer your listener questions (59:14). All this and more on R2C2! betterhelp.com/r2c2  manscaped.com; Promo Code: R2C2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED as Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia are virtually joined by former New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes. The crew debates the MLB's Arizona proposal (7:38), reminisces on the 2009 season (20:29), and break down Phil's trading card-focused YouTube channel (36:04). Plus, the guys answer your listener questions (52:31). All this and more on R2C2! omaxhealth.com; Promo Code: R2C2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED as Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia are virtually joined by New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone and bullpen coach Mike Harkey. The crew catches up on the oddity of quarantine life (1:20), how they’ve been checking in with players (10:40), and how different the baseball season may look this year (13:43). Plus, the guys reminisce about watching sports (24:04), trade tv show recommendations (30:37), and answer your listener questions (40:33). All this and more on R2C2! keeps.com/r2c2  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED as Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia are virtually joined by New York Yankees pitcher Zack Britton. As the Yankees’ players union rep, Zack reveals what the MLB season may look like when baseball is back, how he and his teammates are preparing, the challenges players are facing with spring training cut short, and what may change within the sports world when things are back up and running (5:13). Plus, Zack takes us inside the Yankees’ Madden league (26:14), and the guys answer your listener questions (33:50). All this and more on R2C2! theathletic.com/r2c2 betterhelp.com/r2c2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED as Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia connect on the podcast for the first time since the sports world shut down. Ryan reveals what he went through being on the air when the NBA announced it's suspension (3:10), and CC shares the mindset that he and his family have had throughout the past few weeks (19:10). Plus, the guys provide their thoughts on NFL free agency (37:31), and CC reacts to the idea of sports leagues in empty stadiums (43:22). All this and more on R2C2! theathletic.com/r2c2 betterhelp.com/r2c2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED as Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia join the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) for another episode of The Shift on R2C2. On this episode, Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia are joined by Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester. Jon's MLB story has had many chapters, from his battle with cancer, to his rivalry with the Yankees in the AL East, to bringing the Cubs their first World Series in over a century. He sits down with Ryan and C to talk about being the oldest player on the Cubs (3:22), why it’s hard for pitchers to also be managers (4:33), transitioning pitching styles (13:06), 2016 World Series memories (19:39), how beating cancer changed his life (29:51), and stories from his days with Manny Ramirez (44:10). All this and more on The Shift on R2C2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED as Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia join the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) for The Shift on R2C2. On this episode, Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia are joined by White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson. Tim is one of the most talented young players in the league, and is passionate about changing the perception around personalities in baseball. He sits down with Ryan and C to talk about starting his Youtube channel (2:33), the truth behind his controversial bat flip (2:33), becoming a better hitter (16:35), shaping the culture of the league (19:02), gameday playlists (29:05), and baseball movie debates (30:01). All this and more on The Shift on R2C2! manscaped.com; Promo Code: R2C2 theathletic.com/R2C2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of R2C2, Ryan Ruocco and CC Sabathia are joined by Reds’ pitchers Trevor Bauer and Sonny Gray at MLB Spring Training in Arizona. Trevor is known for being one of the most outspoken, thoughtful players in the MLB, and Sonny is a legendary R2C2 guest, dating back to his time as a member of the Yankees pitching staff. They sit down with Ryan and C to discuss how different pitchers prepare for a start on game day (4:46), navigating social media (9:00), Sonny's keys to returning to All-Star form (14:29), the secret science of modern pitching (20:01), how players knew the Astros were cheating before the news broke (27:13), how opposing players will treat the Astros this season (35:26), the proposed playoff expansion (39:15), and Sonny acting in High School Musical (43:20). All this and more on R2C2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Burleson, former NFL wide receiver, spent 11 years in the league, and has turned his knowledge of football into an illustrious sports broadcasting career. Peter Schrager, his co-host on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, is an NFL analyst, sportscaster, and author. On this episode of R2C2 is UNINTERRUPTED, they sit down with Ryan and C to pull back the curtain on their sports and media careers, and tell stories of the moments you don’t see on TV (1:23). Plus, Nate and Peter reveal their personal experiences with former NFL player Randy Moss (17:08), and discuss gaining credibility with athletes (45:00). All this and more on R2C2!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices