The Fade Route with D and Z
Join D and Z, two veteran sports aficionados and lifelong friends, as they dissect the week’s top stories with wit and a touch of New York flair. Subscribe today and never miss an episode! New episodes drop Wednesdays! Hit us up at faderoutemail@gmail.com or through our social media for questions, comments, picks, and segment suggestions.
Episodes

Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
The Yankees won the American League pennant last year, but the injury bug has bitten them hard already. Do they have enough to hold off Baltimore or the resurgent Red Sox? Can the Blue Jays finally fulfill the promise of their pedigree? D and Z make their picks for the AL East.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
D and Z make their Final Four picks, discuss the proposed ACC/Big East merger, what the Chase and Higgins signings mean for the Bengals, and more!

Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Can the Braves or Mets unseat the Phillies at the top of the division? Will the Nationals improve as they rebuild? How can the Marlins compete? D and Z continue their MLB division by division preview and make their picks for the NL East.

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Amy Ward, Student Engagement Manager at Penn State College of Medicine joins the In Route to discuss Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky, Saquon Barkley's impact in Philly, and more! Plus, D and Z break down the early signings of NFL Free Agency, debate where the Yankees go from here in light of the Gerrit Cole injury, and more.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Can the Tigers build off their hot finish and playoff run and be division contenders? Will the Guardians fend off all challengers to reclaim the top spot? Can the White Sox be competitive? D and Z make their picks for the AL Central in their division by division MLB breakdown.

Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
D and Z discuss the latest round of NFL trades, a posthumous Hall of Fame induction for Pete Rose, the latest blow to the Mavericks' season, and much more!

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
The Reds are improved but can they take the top spot in the NL Central? How will the Brewers recover from their loss to the Mets after a successful regular season? Is the Cardinal Way dead? D and Z break down and make their picks for the NL Central of the 2025 MLB season.

Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
D and Z discuss Matthew Stafford's contract restructure, proposed NFL rule changes, the potential of robo umpires in MLB, and more!

Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Can the Rangers rebound and take the top spot in the AL West? Can the Mariners or Astros hold them off? Will the itinerant A's or the ever underachieving Angels be competitive this season? D and Z make their picks for the AL West.

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
D and Z preview the epic rematch between Team Canada and Team USA in the finals 4 Nations Face-off, break down the goings on of the NBA All Star Game, discuss the latest news in the Justin Tucker saga, and more!