Chris McMonigle reacts to a thrilling Yankee win to take the series against the Halos and gain a game on the Rays. From the single-filled rally in extras to Cam Schlittler's continued dominance, C-Mac covers it all, including the continued Spencer Jones vs. Trent Grisham debate, the pitching staff's workload with the playoffs approaching, and much more.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

7:21 – Cam Schlittler’s virtuoso performance and his case for the Cy Young.

14:26 – Early offensive struggles, bad luck, and Cody Bellinger's solid series.

19:48 – The 10th inning breakdown and dismantling the "take a strike" philosophy.

23:31 – Austin Wells' biggest hit of the year and trade deadline comparisons to Adley Rutschman.

26:24 – The Spencer Jones vs. Trent Grisham debate for the starting center field job.

38:18 – Evaluating Gerrit Cole's 6th-inning fatigue and concerns about bullpen trust.

49:59 – Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s improved at-bats and passing the eye test.

52:43 – Aaron Judge’s impending return and a deep dive into the Rays' difficult remaining schedule.

The Yankees made a statement by taking three of four from the Red Sox, including a beatdown in Sunday's series finale. Chris McMonigle celebrates the huge victory, what it means for the postseason, and what it says about how far this Yankee team can go in October. Plus, looking at the Yankees platoon identity moving forward, praising Heliot Ramos for finally coming through with a big hit and Will Warren for his masterful start, while the offense showed encouraging signs across the board.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

3:36 - Breaking down the standings impact: The Yankees move four games up on Boston, which is essentially five games thanks to securing the tiebreaker.

6:14 - Reacting to the Red Sox broadcast calling Jazz Chisholm a "bush league" player for stealing bases while up six runs.

10:04 - Analyzing Aaron Boone's heavily debated platoon strategy. The decision to sit hot left-handed hitters like Luis Garcia and Ben Rice in favor of righties like Paul Goldschmidt and Ramos against left-handed pitching ultimately pays off.

29:23 - Carlos Rodon's start unravels after a poor baserunning decision and terrible send at third base involving Amed Rosario.

39:28 - Concerns over Max Fried's Saturday start, specifically a noticeable drop in his fastball velocity down to 92-93 mph.

45:36 - Praise for Paul Blackburn and the bullpen for escaping late-inning jams to secure the victory.

52:41 - Will Warren delivers the best start of his young career in a massive spot, retiring 13 consecutive Red Sox batters after allowing a leadoff double.

1:04:51 - Ramos crushes a critical three-run home run on a 1-2 breaking ball.

1:12:20 - Tampa Bay Rays update: The Rays sweep the Padres by rallying against Mason Miller in the ninth inning to stay five games ahead of the Yankees.

1:18:52 - Looking ahead to the West Coast road trip against the Angels and Padres. Plus, predictions that Aaron Judge will return to the lineup for the upcoming homestand against the Colorado Rockies.

C-Mac reacts to the Yanks grabbing the first game of a massive four-game set against the Red Sox, led by Cam Schlittler dominating Boston once again. Plus, Cody Bellinger and the bullpen come up big, and debating the lineup decisions that paid off, like playing Paul Goldschmidt at first base.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

6:58 - Cam Schlittler's dominant, though walk-heavy, outing

9:16 - How Austin Wells rescued the second inning with two perfectly timed ABS challenges

25:17 - Cody Bellinger unleashes a perfect game-saving throw from left field to nail the runner at the plate in the seventh inning

32:54 - Praise for the trusted bullpen trio of Headrick, Blackburn, and Bednar shutting the door in a tight game

35:03 - Previewing tomorrow's doubleheader featuring Carlos Rodon and the return of Max Fried

47:19 - A reality check for negative fans: Comparing the Yankees' resilient, injury-riddled season to the last-place Toronto Blue Jays

The Yankees picked a bad time for their offense to regress to its earlier form, musting very little against the Astros in their series finale, losing another game in the loss column ahead of a monster series with the Red Sox. C-Mac is back from vacation and ready to sound off on everything surrounding the Yanks, from the battle between pushing for the division and thinking bigger picture, to the latest on Aaron Judge and his preference to skip a rehab assignment. Plus, Luis Garcia Jr.'s continued tear, George Lombard Jr.'s struggles in the field, and whether Brian Cashman missed the boat with his lack of bullpen moves at the trade deadline given the injury to Fernando Cruz.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

6:17: An analysis of George Lombard's puzzling defensive collapse, marked by six errors in six consecutive games.

12:38: Debating Trent Grisham's outfield defense versus his clutch offensive production.

16:34: How Jazz is transforming the offense with his speed and small-ball execution despite ongoing inconsistencies at the plate.

24:18: The Yankees are operating with a dangerously thin bullpen following Cruz's elbow injury.

26:56: Re-evaluating the trade deadline. Brian Cashman's failure to acquire bullpen arms is actively hurting the team.

40:00: Aaron Judge plans to skip rehab assignments and return directly to the major league lineup, potentially during the upcoming homestand against Colorado.

1:00:36: Looking ahead to the biggest series of the year against the Boston Red Sox, starting with Cam Schlittler on the mound.

1:06:05: Breaking down the devastating blow of Giancarlo Stanton's latest injury and the financial realities of his contract buyout.

In the first two games of the series, the Yankees put up 14 runs against the Mariners. On Thursday, when they needed just one to tie the game and send it to extra's the Yankees put up a big old donut! At the end of the day, they still won the series and move on to face division rivals Toronto Blue Jays. Subscribe for the latest New York sports news & videos!! Listen to the Boomer and Gio Podcast! Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ek7XQ4... Listen to the Evan and Tiki Podcast! Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6qP52qs... Listen to the Carton Show Podcast! Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/38NxXo1... FOLLOW US: TWITTER - / wfan660 INSTAGRAM: / wfansportsradio FACEBOOK: / wfan660

The Yankees failed to sweep the Braves as their lifeless lineup once again could not generate runs. Chris McMonigle sounds off on the same old story, from a brilliant Cam Schlittler outing going to waste, to the lack of hope that this offense can break out without Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. Plus, George Lombard Jr. continues to impress in his first taste of the majors, but is that enough to get this stacked pitching staff enough run support?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

4:14 - A deep dive into how the lack of run support is completely exhausting relievers like Bednar, Blackburn, and Cruz by forcing them into constant high-leverage, one-run games.

16:03 - Why Jazz Chisholm has become the face of the offensive issues, struggling heavily and bordering on becoming a platoon player.

19:55 - Recapping Max Fried's excellent start and praising rookie George Lombard's incredibly clean, Carlos Correa-esque defense.

35:50 - A passionate rant on Caballero’s infuriating 10th-inning at-bat, which Chris declared the worst he's ever seen.

42:27 - Gerrit Cole looks brilliant, Chris Sale gets tossed pregame for dugout chirping, and Austin Wells continues his hot 15-game stretch.

48:04 - Debating Trent Grisham's place at the top of the order against righties, and why it might be too early to put leadoff pressure on Lombard.

52:01 - Cam Schlittler dominates, but the offense wastes solid contact and falls to Atlanta in the series finale.

58:00 - Why catching the Rays is slipping away and why avoiding a 3-game Wild Card series at Fenway Park is the team's new main priority.

1:01:42 - Caballero rightfully earns the "Shame" for his offensive disaster, while Max Fried takes home the "Shill" for his clutch Friday start.

The Yankees finally provided an Aaron Judge update, as Chris McMonigle reacts to the latest regarding the captain's recovery timeline. Plus, George Lombard Jr. could not have scripted a much better introduction, but the rest of the offense is as lifeless as ever, as C-Mac sounds off on the brutal showing in a series loss to the Cardinals at home.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

8:28 - A critical look at Trent Grisham's defensive misplays in center field. We discuss why his offensive struggles mean he absolutely must be moved out of the leadoff spot.

20:19 - Breaking down the Yankees' maddening inability to score. The team drew eight walks and had 12 baserunners but managed only one run, going a dismal 0-10 with runners in scoring position.

36:13 - We rave about George Lombard's incredibly smooth defensive plays at shortstop and his exciting home run, bringing some much-needed energy to the diamond.

49:25 - Discussing the latest news on Judge's recovery. He has been cleared for outdoor running and light resistance training, but we debate what this timeline actually means since he hasn't started baseball activities yet.

55:46 - Shill or Shame: Our signature segment. Lombard earns the "Shill" for his stellar debut, while Jones gets the "Shame" for going 0-for-11 with key strikeouts during the series.

Chris McMonigle is not holding back on the Yankees and Brian Cashman's performance at the trade deadline, ripping the GM for only adding Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos while AL East rivals like the Red Sox and Rays both beefed up at catcher, New York's biggest need. C-Mac sounds off on what he considers to be Cashman's worst deadline ever, how the Yankees will configure their roster now that Ramos and Garcia are in the fold, and try to make sense of how the Yanks did not add a catcher. News also broke during recording that the Yankees are calling up top prospect George Lombard Jr. and sending down Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez. Plus, reactions to a crushing loss against the Cardinals, the bullpen implosion, and Garcia's instant impact.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

9:48 - Chris goes off on what he calls Brian Cashman's worst trade deadline, perhaps ever. He expresses utter disbelief that the team didn't acquire a starting-caliber catcher or an extra relief pitcher.

20:59 - BREAKING NEWS: George Lombard Promoted! Reacting live to a report from Jack Curry, McMonigle breaks the news that prospect George Lombard is being called up to the majors immediately.

31:51 - Official word comes down that Anthony Volpe and Jasson Dominguez are being optioned to Triple-A. Chris analyzes what this means for the infield and theorizes that Lombard will take over as the everyday shortstop.

41:22 - Was the front office's passive trade deadline dictated by Aaron Judge's injury status?. McMonigle theorizes that the Yankees' lack of aggression signifies they just want to survive until October, rather than overextend themselves for a World Series push now.

54:14 - Chris hands out a "D-" grade for the Yankees' trade deadline moves. Despite his deep frustration, he reminds fans that the season isn't over and the team is still positioned for a playoff run.