April 30, 2025 – Current New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, former Yankees stars-turned-YES Network-analysts David Cone and Paul O’Neill, Basketball Hall of Famer Vince Carter, former Yankees star pitcher Dwight Gooden and fellow former Yankees All-Star hurler Dellin Betances will be the featured guests in the second season of The Story of My Number Presented by New York Lottery, premiering Wednesday, May 14, on the YES Network within The Gotham Sports App.
Gracie Cashman returns as host of the series, whose second season premieres May 14 with an episode featuring Volpe, the Yankees fan favorite who won a Gold Glove Award in 2023, his rookie season, for his stellar play at shortstop. The Story of My Number Presented by New York Lottery explores the captivating world of sports and the pivotal numbers that define the careers of star athletes.
The Story of My Number Presented by New York Lottery and other YES App programming is accessible throughout YES’ regional coverage territory (New York State, Connecticut, northeastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey) via video providers as well as direct subscription.
The series delves into the profound significance of specific numbers in the lives of sports stars through interviews and storytelling. From record-breaking scores to milestone achievements, athletes share the stories behind the numbers synonymous with their legacies.
The Story of My Number Presented by New York Lottery goes beyond statistics, providing personal narratives that deepen the understanding of challenges, triumphs and measuring sticks of greatness. The series brings these numeric milestones to life with exclusive interviews, commentary and vivid visuals.
In addition to the interview questions, Cashman and the guests always play a comedic round of trivia where the guest has to answer questions about their own life, and each episode has an “out of the chair” segment where Cashman and the guest do things like learning a dance routine, creating a custom handshake or competing in a humorous game of HORSE.
In addition to the May 14 Anthony Volpe season premiere, the Season Two schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, May 21: Dwight “Doc” Gooden
Wednesday May 28: Paul O’Neill
Wednesday, June 4: Vince Carter
Wednesday, June 11: David Cone
Wednesday, June 18: Dellin Betances
The linear YES Network will air a marathon featuring the six Season One episodes of The Story of My Number Presented By New York Lottery on Wednesday, April 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. ET. These six episodes feature current New York Yankees manager and former Yankees post-season hero Aaron Boone and fellow Yankees icons Don Mattingly, Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, Tino Martinez and Nick Swisher. YES will also air various Season One episodes each day leading up to the May 14 Season Two premiere, and the six Season One episodes are also available on demand on YES within The Gotham Sports App.
Gracie Cashman is a dynamic presence in film and media, recently starring in Christmas Cowboy and the highly anticipated California Skate alongside Brooke Shields and Bridget Moynahan. With several exciting projects on the horizon, including hosting an Inside the Actors' Studio panel at the 10th Anniversary of the North Fork TV Festival this June, Gracie continues to establish herself as a rising star in entertainment.
The Story of My Number Presented by New York Lottery is executive produced by the YES Network, Eephus Entertainment and Clickon Media.
The YES Network owns the exclusive regional media rights of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Nets. YES, which has earned 151 New York Emmy Awards since its 2002 launch, also televises original biography, interview and magazine programs, college sports and Manchester City and AC Milan soccer. The Gotham Sports App, the exclusive TV Everywhere and DTC streaming home of the YES Network and MSG Networks, provides New York sports fans with access to their favorite programming and teams all in one location. The Gotham Sports App is a product of Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (“GAME”), the digital joint venture between the YES Network and MSG Networks.
Eephus Entertainment is a production company founded by Daniel Laikind, John Abbamondi, Eric Price and Jamie Hector dedicated to telling unique and compelling stories in and around the world of sports.
Daniel Laikind is a veteran TV and film producer who co-founded Stick Figure Productions and served as the CEO of Original Media. Among his many TV credits, he was the original Executive Producer of the groundbreaking digital series “73 Questions.” He was also the Executive Producer of “Ink Master,” “Swamp People,” “Comic Book Men,” ”Amish in the City” and numerous other series and films.
John Abbamondi is the founder and CEO of LongBall Capital & Insurance Services, a sports-focused investment and insurance firm. A 20-year sports & entertainment industry veteran, John was previously the CEO of the Brooklyn Nets & Barclays Center, EVP of Sales for the Madison Square Garden and Assistant General Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. Prior to his sports career, John was a U.S. Navy flight officer, with 40 missions over Iraq. He is a graduate of MIT and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Jamie Hector is an NY-based actor, first recognized for his portrayal of Marlo Stanfield on HBO’s critically acclaimed series “The Wire.” Hector has a long list of standout television credits which include playing Sean Suiter in “We Own This City,” Detective Jerry Edgar on Amazon’s series “Bosch” and Devon Finch on “Queen of the South.” Jamie is a published author, director and a founding partner at Ovrdo Media Company.
CLICKON Media, leveraging its pioneering Intelligent Virtual Studios, is dedicated to digital storytelling. Credits include "Faces of the Fleet" with America's Navy and VML, a deeply personal look into sailor's lives, "Special Olympics" exemplifying their commitment to impactful storytelling, delivering content that highlights the importance of inclusion and "Late Night I.T." for Lenovo, featuring Emmy-nominated Baratunde Thurston, combining entertainment with insightful tech discussions.
