What a difference a week makes for the Yankees! In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down an eventful week that saw the Yankees sweep the Cardinals and Rays before a tough loss to Boston. With a five-game win streak putting them in the first Wild Card spot, the conversation turns to whether this team can finally deliver against top competition—or if the fundamentals will continue to haunt them.

From defensive lapses to poor baserunning, and from Stanton’s resurgence to Aaron Judge’s outfield status, we tackle the big questions heading into September. Plus, we revisit last week’s trivia answer (spoiler: it’s a Reggie moment), introduce a new trivia challenge, and share some listener emails and hot takes on what the Yankees need for a playoff push.

Key Topics Discussed

• Yankees go 5–1 since the last episode: Sweeping the Cardinals and Rays
• Fundamentals fail: Errors, bad baserunning, and inconsistent play vs. strong teams
• Wild Card update: Yankees hold the first spot and remain in the division race
• Stanton’s resurgence and his role in the outfield debate
• Judge’s throwing status and Boone vs. Judge statements
• Upcoming schedule: How soft September could shape playoff chances
• Trade talk: Bellinger, Tucker, and left-handed lineup dynamics for 2025
• Listener feedback from Alex and the Cuzini
• Shoutout Kellen!

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Which Yankee has the most World Series homers in a single WS?

Answer: Reggie Jackson (5) - 1977

This episode: Who was in RF for the Jeter 'Flip' play?

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