Matt Blake joins David, Justin and James as the Yankees lead MLB in several pitching categories. Matt takes us through his background, dissects the Yankees increased cutter usage, and speaks to the pace of pitching, seam-shifted wake and starters pitching deeper in 2022. Blake details how he’s putting his two college degrees in philosophy and psychology to good use as a MLB pitching coach, and offers a pitcher’s perspective as to how Aaron Judge is more dangerous than ever. Plus, the crew discusses Justin Verlander, the return of Stephen Strasburg, a pair of Reds rookies, and a very special This Week in Pitching History. Introduction/Matt Blake Preview 2:50 The Opener 7:28 Matt Blake Interview 1:01:51 Recapping the interview 1:07:16 This week in pitching history 1:10:06 Three up three down! Follow us on social media @ToeingTheSlab Get 20% OFF + Free shipping with code SLAB at https://www.manscaped.com If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/ WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.