Baseball Isn’t Boring
Presser: John Schneider, Trey Yesavage React To The Rookie's Historic Outing
06 Oct 2025
Chapter 1: What made Trey's performance historically significant?
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Chapter 2: How did John Schneider react to Trey's game?
You. You. You. John, what was that experience like for you watching what Trey Savage just did? Man, tough to put into words, you know. Kid started in A-ball this year and just did that against that lineup. You know, it's, you know, we can think about all the stuff, you know, yeah, stuff and DeBeaner, like that's all there, but...
Um, to go, to go do that, it's, um, you know, you think it's a pretty unique look and it definitely showed, you know, so what we were looking for were command poise, all that kind of stuff that was there. Um, swings were evident that stuff was good.
And, uh, I know I was getting booed when I went out there, you know, but he, he wasn't going to go 120, 130 pitches, just wanted to kind of let him get recognized, uh, for a job well done. Was that the most you've ever enjoyed being booed? And what was that message like? Yeah, it's been happening a lot, but that was the best.
Yeah, you know, I was kind of joking with some, you know, Gauzy and Max and Biebs and Pete. It's just like, wish me luck. I'm going out there, you know. But I think that was special for him to kind of have that moment. A lot of guys, you know, Trey, Varsh, Vlad, Ernie. I mean, it was an all-around good day. You know they're not going away. You know what I mean?
They're obviously really good, really talented. So it felt like two games almost, you know, Trey and then kind of the back half of it. But, yeah, I'll take getting booed like that every time.
I'll go to Ben in the third row. Just further to Trey, I know you guys kind of map out different scenarios, especially ahead of a playoff game. Did you ever in your kind of wildest, most ambitious dreams envision that this would be possible for him?
We, maybe, you know, you never know. We kind of always joke about that when we're talking pregame, you know, kind of like, hey, what are you going to do if the guy's got a no hitter? This organization is due for one, you know? But yeah, I think at that point, It exceeded expectations, you know. And then, again, you can have all the plans in the world.
Like I've said this the last couple days, it gets flipped, you know, in a second. So I just couldn't be happier for him, man.
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Chapter 3: What challenges did Trey face leading up to this game?
The journey this dude's been on this year is unbelievable. And Fried's velo is up. You know, he's obviously a great pitcher. What do you think allowed you guys to take good swings against him? And I thought, you know, we talked about kind of trying to grind him a little bit. And I thought our bats were tremendous against him. You know, he's he's one of the best in the league.
Kind of just took what we what we got, you know, Varsh. you know, hooking that ball and then Ernie just getting the job done happens to go out. And I think that we commanded the zone really well against him and, um, forced him to kind of be in the zone a little bit.
You know, it was wondering if it was going to be more changeups and curve balls than what we had seen in the past and, um, kind of wasn't. And, you know, the guys just had a really, really productive at bats, um, all day against him.
Fifth row, your left.
John, it looked like you and Trey shared a moment on the mound too when you went out to get him. He had a big smile on his face. What message did you have for him there?
Yeah, we told him after the fifth that he had one hitter. Pete did, actually. I told him, great job. And I told him to kind of walk as slow as he could to enjoy it. You don't want to just assume that you're going to win, you know what I mean? Because the game's never over until you get the last out.
But for a guy that's been through what he's been through this year, to deliver that performance in that moment with this crowd here, I really wanted him to enjoy it. That's kind of what I told him. Third row on your far right, Rob.
Hey John, another question about Trey. He's talked about how the organization has managed his workload this year and how it's really worked for him to be ready for this stage. With that in mind, with the confidence that he's clearly showing from start to start, is he in as good a place as he's been? Is he getting stronger by the start?
Yeah, I think that he's really comfortable. I think that being here, it's fourth start, you know what I mean? But I think understanding that his stuff plays and then still trying to figure some things out and adjusting and talking to guys. Um, yeah, you know, I look, looking back at the beginning of the year, you're not thinking that Trey is going to be part of the equation, right?
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Chapter 4: What insights did John provide about Trey's pitching strategy?
He was dancing to the music between pitches. He looked like he was either really comfortable, really relaxed, really locked in.
What did you see from him before he hit that ball? Kind of all three of those things. It's kind of what we saw yesterday a little bit. I think when Vlad's not in a hurry, he's really good. Those are the at-bats that we want him to have. I thought all of his at-bats today were really good. I think his swing is in a really good spot. Um, that's a huge, that's a huge swing for him.
Huge swing in the game, obviously, but, um, kind of cool for him the last two to have some, some moments, right? Cause he's, he's our guy. He's, he's our dude. And, um, I said it before the series, I want him to play free and confident, um, and loose, but at the same time be locked in. And he's pretty locked in right now.
What is it that can get him that loose in the batter's box? And we haven't seen that in a long time.
Yeah, I mean, confidence is a real thing. And again, I've said it, he's kind of a swing away or in a bad way. He's really talented. So when you get to this time of year, you can kind of feel good about what you're doing, and it kind of gets a little bit contagious. So Vlad has the ability to do that really any given night.
A few more for John. Fourth throw on your far left, John.
Hey, how's it going? I was just outside talking with a ton of fans on Kiss FM Canada, and they are electric right now. They're absolutely incredible. Fans are so important to the game. What do you want to say to all the fans going into Game 3? For one, thank you. You know, not just for the last two days, but I think for this season and for the past couple months.
The atmosphere here is you have to kind of be here to understand it. And from a couple hours before the game, it's pretty evident that they're here supporting us. And it's something this group does not take lightly, something that we as an organization do not take lightly, that we're playing for our country. And it's really evident that they're here supporting us.
And it's a tough place for people to come in and play. And when you kind of have that competitive advantage, Feels really good. So for the fans, I say thank you. We want continued support.
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Chapter 5: How did the team celebrate Trey's achievement?
And looking into game three, I hope you're all watching. And if you want to come down to New York, that'd be great too.
Two last ones for John. The fourth row, straight ahead.
Hi. How much credit do you give to the minor league office, minor league staff to develop of these guys throwing flames here in the big leagues and doing the stuff very well? Yeah, I mean, There's a reason Casey Kandel, our AAA manager, is here. He's been aligned with us from day one. There's been contributions from everyone. I just joked with him after the game. I said, nice going with Trey.
You really nailed that one. But I think that it's a sign of a really good organization when you're kind of doing things that we're going to do here in the minor leagues is pretty cool.
We've had contributions from a lot of guys, pitchers, hitters, that spent time in Buffalo and single A. I'll give a shout-out to Gil Kim, who is the manager in single A. So it's fulfilling to kind of see that result in real time.
They're grocery heads.
John, Ernie's first ever career playoff hit. What did that do for the team, having a guy like that get you guys the lead early on? I was huge against a really good pitcher. You kind of watch what Trey's doing, and then you get two runs there pretty quick, and you feel pretty good about it. You never know how the game is going to end up.
Ernie's, you know, I talked about Miles, I think, earlier today or yesterday as being kind of one of the glue guys. He's just a baseball player, you know what I mean? And he's turned himself into a damn good major leaguer. So he kind of fits the mold, you know? Yesterday was Lukey. with a big day, Hemi with a big day. Today was Ernie.
You know, I think we're kind of not really talking about Varsho's day at the plate. You know, I mean, kind of ho-hum, couple doubles, couple homers. But I think it's cool for everyone to kind of chip in.
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Chapter 6: What role did the fans play in the game atmosphere?
you feel good about, you know, it's a tough assignment to go in against Max Fried, you know, and you feel a little bit better when you, you know, a guy is convicted in, in a specific approach and looking for some pitches and knowing what his swing does against certain pitches. So, um, we got a, we got a bunch of lovable guys. Varsh is up there, you know what I mean?
And, um, I'm just really happy for him that he's having a success right now because he's been through a ton of
in the past year you know going through surgery and um getting banged up again this year and missing time it's not easy to do what he's doing kind of having a staggered season but um just a phenomenal day from him how are you feeling right now trey with all this going on how does this feel for you this has got to be cloud nine i mean this is i couldn't imagine a better feeling right now
You did this with your family in the stands, then the broadcast a ton. You've made 100 calls to them this year about going up levels, up levels. What does it mean to have this moment with your folks watching?
It's special. They've been with me from age four in T-ball all the way up to now 22, playing in the major leagues. They've been to every step of the way. They've been my biggest supporters. And, I mean, they're the best parents I could have ever asked for. Other questions for Trey? We'll go to the third row.
Hey, Trey. How does it feel to pitch so well that when your manager came in to take you out, he got booed?
I know the fans probably wanted me to stay out there, but it's the smart thing to do up over 12 runs at that time to not push it. So it is what it is.
We'll go to the fourth row, Trey.
Trey, from the first inning, the first strikeout, the fans, you had 44,000 people on their feet every time you got to two strikes. What was that like to experience? It's something I've never felt before, the energy and the passion that this fan base has. All 44,000 people that were here tonight, it's special.
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Chapter 7: How has Trey's journey shaped his performance this season?
Kirky was calling a great game. Didn't shake him off once. And when the ball was put in the play, the defense was making plays. So, I mean, all around, it was a great defensive performance.
Watching you pitch, it was very quick to see you get the ball, throw the ball, and really making the Yankees hitters kind of figure out what just happened there as they're trying to figure out where the release is and what the pitch is and all that kind of stuff. I wonder what it was like for you when you've got to wait because your team's scoring two, three, six runs in an inning.
What's it like in the dugout? I just try to keep moving around, but mentally I'm thrilled because, I mean, if they're not scoring runs, we're kind of in trouble there. But the offense put up, when I finished, 12 runs, and that exceeded my expectations drastically, and I was able to go out there and pitch freely. Fourth run back.
Hey there, what's going on? It's Maury from the Ross and Mocha Show. Watching your dad high-fiving everyone constantly through the game was just so emotional. What was it like for you being on that mound, throwing pitches to people who you grew up watching? Is this a dream come true? Has it hit you yet?
It is a dream come true. And I'm sure tonight when I'm laying in bed in New York that it'll really hit me. You know, my dad, it's his signature move. He's been doing it for years when I was in college. Would run around our basement when they're watching the game on TV, high-fiving everyone. But, yeah, I mean, I'm sure it'll sink in later tonight. I'll throw behind you.
Trey, a bunch of your teammates and your manager have been up here the last day or so talking about kind of your calmness and your poise and your maturity. Do you feel like you've always kind of had that when you're on the mound or when did you kind of develop that, those traits?
I feel like for the most part, I've always had that. I would say in college is when I really learned that. Just talking about the mental game and not getting too high but not getting too low. If something goes bad, just brush it off. But if something goes really good, still be able to brush it off and move on to the next pitch.
Yeah. Two things. First of all, Fernando Perez sent a message from Nicaragua to you, a former teammate in Vancouver. He says he's proud of you. And the second stuff, has any moment in the minor leagues helped you to build that you are right now?
Yeah, every stop of the way I learned something new because it was a new group of coaches, support staff, and teammates. So just making friends, learning stuff, talking to coaches, pitching coaches, nutritionists, whatever it is. I've learned something new at every single level. I'm in front of your laptop.
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Chapter 8: What future expectations do John and Trey have moving forward?
Bloody also hit the first Grand Slam in the franchise postseason history. So how special does that make the day for you?
Really special. I mean... I didn't know that the Grand Slam was the first one in franchise history, but being able to put up four runs just like that is special to any pitcher. And then for myself, I couldn't do this without my teammates. They've... They've been in my corner. They've made crazy plays behind me.
The four starts I've been here and I'm just very, very lucky to be a part of this organization today. Trey, I'm assuming last year at this time you're probably in instructs, just having gotten drafted. You're watching the Yankees in the World Series.
I know they don't have names on the backs of these jerseys, but how do you separate, you know, that's Aaron Judge in there, that's Giancarlo Stanton, these are the people I'm pitching to, to just sort of see them as just another hitter I have to get out? Yeah, I mean, you got to treat it like you're in control and you're confident in your own stuff.
If you're up there worried about the hitter and his talent, you're not going to execute how you want to. You're not going to be able to make the pitches that you want to. So it's just the belief in yourself, the belief in your stuff, the belief in your catcher that sets apart the aspect of worrying about the hitter.
On a day like this where a million things happen, is there a singular moment you think you'll remember most about this day?
Probably the curtain call. That was special. And walking off the mound, having all of this place standing on their feet and just showing support for me. It was very special. Go one row ahead to bed. You've got some pretty experienced and accomplished teammates. Did you have the chance to chat with them at all about your outing? What did they maybe say to you as the game was coming to an end?
Yeah, I talked to a bunch of the guys on the starting staff, and they were just saying congrats, that was special, whatnot. And some of them were saying that I called that. So they were in my corner from the jump.
Got a Mitch in the back. Trey over here. I'm just wondering that that first inning after walking judge, you go 2-0 to Bellinger and you kind of ask for a new ball, step off the mound, grab the rosin bag. What are you kind of thinking in that moment or saying to yourself in the first there?
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