5-1-26 Friday Hour 3 of New day with SSJ: Ft. Mike Macfarlane, Pete Sweeney

In this Friday Hour 3 of New Day with SSJ, hosts Stephen St. John and Deeb dive into a deep analysis of the Kansas City Royals' ongoing struggles, particularly their poor road performance and offensive inconsistencies. Former Royals catcher Mike McFarlane joins to discuss key issues, including Noah Cameron's pitching funk, the team's base-running errors, and the need to give young hitters like Jack Caglione and Vinny more opportunities against left-handed pitchers. McFarlane also reflects on a legendary moment from 1993 involving Hal McCray and Brett Miller, settling a long-standing debate about whether McCray would have pinch-hit for Miller. The conversation shifts to the Chiefs, with Pete Sweeney from the Kansas City Star offering insights on rookie minicamp, the high upside of draft picks like R. Mason Thomas and Garrett Nussmeyer, and the impact of new coaching hires like Chad O'Shea. Sweeney emphasizes that while coaching matters, player performance—especially health and consistency—remains the ultimate determinant of success. The episode closes with a lighthearted but passionate discussion about the New York Knicks' playoff run, with hosts joking about attending a potential Finals game in Oklahoma City, setting a $4,000 goal for the trip.