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WFAN's Chris McMonigle cracks the mic to talk through all the ups and downs of Yankees baseball with YOU, the diehards. New Episodes drop after every series, and be sure to subscribe wherever you find podcasts! 

  1. 20 hr ago

    Yankees make a SPLASH with Luis Garcia Jr. trade

    Chris McMonigle reacts to all the latest trade deadline drama, including the Yankees parting with four prospects for Nationals slugger Luis Garcia Jr. C-Mac gives his thoughts on the move and where Garcia will fit when/if the Yanks are fully healthy. Plus, reactions to the Camilo Doval trade, Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and what it means for baseball moving forward, and breaking down the Yankees taking a series from the Cubs in Chicago despite the offense continuing to struggle. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 6:20 - Reacting to the Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr., who boasts the highest slugging percentage in the National League. Is he a perfect positional fit? No, but the offense desperately needed his bat. 19:50 - Breaking down Bob Nightengale's report that the Padres rejected a deal sending Will Warren to San Diego for rental reliever Adrian Morejon. 28:10 - An honest, frustrating look at Jazz Chisholm's terrible at-bats, his constant swinging and missing at breaking balls in the dirt, and why his struggles are a huge problem for the team right now. 33:30 - McMonigle goes off on the Brewers, Rays, and the rest of the league for letting the Dodgers swoop in and trade for Tarik Skubal without putting up a real fight. 46:00 - Calling out the Toronto Blue Jays as absolute "frauds" for selling off ace Kevin Gausman to the Cubs after claiming they had built a championship-caliber roster. 49:25 - Exploring the Yankees' dire need for a catcher, looking at the numbers for potential targets like Tyler Stephenson and Adley Rutschman. 54:25 - A breakdown of the excellent starting pitching against Chicago, featuring Will Warren, Max Fried, and Gerrit Cole. Plus, why Spencer Jones needs to play every day and why Jasson Dominguez is struggling in the outfield.

  2. 3 days ago

    Can the Yankees remake this roster at the trade deadline?

    Chris McMonigle is talking all things trade deadline, addressing the Yankees' biggest needs, where they can realistically upgrade the roster, C-Mac's most desired trade targets, and who the Yankees could ship out before the deadline. Plus, reactions to the final two games of the White Sox series, from Ali Sanchez's inexplicable gaffe to the Yankees' continued struggles in extra innings, and the team's offensive struggles that do not seem to be going away. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 3:00 - Defending Aaron Boone and why manager accountability won't fix major mental errors. 12:00 - Breaking down the disastrous third game of this series, perhaps the worst loss of the season 23:00 - Analyzing the inexplicable Ali Sanchez decision to throw to third with two outs and the terrible execution of spiking the ball. 28:50 - Weathers pitches seven shutout innings, but the offense stays ice cold in game four. 32:00 - Baserunning issues continue with Jasson Dominguez sliding past the bag and Jazz Chisholm getting picked off on an aggressive first move. 39:46 - Shill or Shame Segment: Handing out praise and blame for the series. 43:50 - What the Yankees absolutely must acquire at the trade deadline to survive until their injured stars return.

  3. 5 days ago

    Gerrit Cole STYMIES White Sox to pull Yankees closer in AL East

    The Yankees are halfway to a four-game sweep in Chicago, and Chris McMonigle is back to break down the first two games of the series, including Gerrit Cole's six scoreless innings on Tuesday night. C-Mac covers all the hot topics in Yankees Universe, from Anthony Volpe's dropped pop-up in game one to the continued optimism coming from the bullpen. Plus, all the latest trade deadline rumors and where the Yankees will have the best chance to upgrade the team. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 7:33 - Analyzing Max Fried's start, a rocky first inning plagued by sloppy defense, and the offense battling back from a 3-0 deficit. 18:18 - An honest conversation about Volpe's dropped pop-up, his overall defensive abilities compared to Caballero, and his improved on-base percentage. 25:26 - Cole throws six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, successfully navigating a difficult 30-pitch fourth inning. 37:36 - Giving much-needed credit to the back end of the bullpen, specifically highlighting the reliability of Headrick and Chivilli. 40:35 - Why Bednar's workload is a concern and why Mason Miller is the ultimate prize for Brian Cashman. 50:28 - Exploring alternative options if the Miller trade falls through, including Marlins catcher Liam Hicks and Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor.

  4. 27 Jul

    Yankees CRUSHED by Phillies after losing Cody Bellinger

    Will Warren and the Yankees were hammered by the Phillies on Sunday night, losing their chance of a three-game sweep. A fired-up Chris McMonigle reacts to the series finale, Warren's continued struggles, Jose Caballero's diminishing value, Cody Bellinger's hamstring injury, and the series as a whole, including Cam Schlittler's dominating outing in the series opener. Plus, more trade deadline talk and what moves will help the Yanks regain control of the AL East. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 6:41 - Reacting to Bellinger heading to the 10-day IL and how devastating it is for a lineup already missing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. 14:18 - Comparing Anthony Volpe's hot bat to Caballero's struggles, and why playing Amed Rosario isn't working right now. 22:04 - Breaking down Cam Schlittler's masterpiece and his vastly improved curveball. 27:10 - Praising the elite back-end of the bullpen, which Chris says has become one of the best in baseball. 45:11 - Chris vents about the umpires targeting Caballero with pitch clock rules and a ridiculous "intentional drop" call. 54:02 - Reacting to the series finale and Will Warren getting lit up again. 1:05:03 - Debating if the Yankees should call up red-hot prospect George Lombard after the trade deadline passes. 1:09:51 - Shill or Shame Segment 1:13:11 - Discussing Matt Blake's impact, the steep asking price for Mason Miller, and whether the Yankees should trade for George Springer. 1:29:04 - Looking ahead to the four-game series in Chicago and setting up Thursday's trade deadline deep-dive episode.

  5. 23 Jul

    Max Fried DOMINATES in long-awaited return

    Chris McMonigle reacts to Max Fried's stellar outing in his return from injury, sealing a series win for the Yankees. Still, it wasn't all positive, as C-Mac tears into the Yankee offense once again, which continues to struggle without Aaron Judge. Chris reacts to the team's much-needed rally late in game two of Wednesday's doubleheader, the failure to capitalize on Gerrit Cole's strong outing in game one, and what options Brian Cashman and company have to get this listless lineup going again. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 4:13 - Optimism around the pitching staff after Cole and Fried pitch on the same day for the first time. 13:58 - Praising the bullpen, specifically Bednar and Blackburn, while looking for one more shutdown reliever. 21:00 - Evaluating Will Warren's surprise appearance in the ninth inning. 28:30 - The offense is a "disaster." 34:55 - Deep frustrations with Bellinger and Goldschmidt expanding the strike zone. 45:05 - Why Caballero and Volpe aren't the answer, and why the Yankees need to call up Lombard NOW. 46:13 - Thoughts on Caballero's pitch clock antics, his clash with Dennis Santana, and MLB's response. 1:01:00 - Potential moves for Mason Miller, Shea Langeliers, and Luis Arraez. 1:07:38 - "Shill or Shame" Segment. 1:18:28 - Looking ahead to the pitching matchups for the upcoming weekend series against the Phillies.

  6. 20 Jul

    Yankees salvage series, but this offense is ROUGH

    Chris McMonigle dives into a frustrating series against the Dodgers, breaking down the atrocious state of the Yankees' offense, expressing major concerns over a disappointing injury update on Aaron Judge and the severe struggles of Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm, and Anthony Volpe. Looking ahead to the trade deadline, Chris insists the front office must prioritize a new starting shortstop and outlines his ultimate wish list, including Rafael Devers and Mason Miller. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:40 - The Elephant in the Room: The Yankees' offense is absolutely awful right now. 3:00 - A deep dive into the offensive black hole at the bottom of the lineup. Chris highlights the struggles of Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm, noting that a starting infield with only one above-average hitter is unacceptable. 10:40 - The Aaron Judge Update: Chris expresses his disappointment over the latest medical update on Aaron Judge, noting that going from "sharp pain" to "dull pain" in six weeks without resuming baseball activities is a massive concern. 15:45 - Game 1 Recap & Gerrit Cole: Despite the offense only scraping together one run on an error and a wild pitch, Gerrit Cole provided a major bright spot with swing-and-miss stuff after some rough outings of late. 23:45 - Defending Boone & Grisham: Chris pushes back against fans criticizing manager Aaron Boone for leaving Cole in too long. He also defends Trent Grisham getting thrown out at the plate, attributing it to a bad base-running read rather than a lack of hustle. 43:00 - Game 3 Bullpen Heroics: A breakdown of the much-needed series finale victory, but Chris had to vent about a frustrating fifth-inning bases-loaded jam. 59:00 - Trade Deadline Wishlist: Chris demands that Brian Cashman prioritize a new shortstop. He also tosses out bold trade targets to save the season, including Rafael Devers, Luis Arraez, and Mason Miller. 1:09:20 - Shill or Shame: Reliever David Bednar earns the "Shill" for his shutdown performance out of the bullpen, while the recently demoted Jake Bird gets handed the "Shame." 1:14:00 - Silver Linings in the Standings: Despite the offensive woes and losing the series, Chris notes that the Yankees actually gained a game and a half on the slumping Tampa Bay Rays, keeping their division title hopes very much alive.

  7. 13 Jul

    Yankees SWEEP their way into All-Star break with three comeback wins!

    Chris McMonigle reacts to the Yanks getting back on track with three late comebacks against the Nationals to head into the break on a four-game winning streak. C-Mac reacts to the timely hits, Cam Schlittler's latest performance and him not being selected to start the All-Star Game, where the Yankees stand at the break, and how they can keep the momentum going when play resumes.

  8. 10 Jul

    Yankees EXPLODE in much-needed breakout win

    The Yankees salvaged a series split in Tampa thanks to the bats finally coming alive, scoring more than five runs in a game for the first time in their last 20 games. Chris McMonigle reacts to the offensive breakout, from Ben Rice continuing his strong series to the huge third inning against Drew Rasmussen. Can this kind of game carry over and carry the Yanks out of their swoon, and did they keep their AL East chances alive by taking two of four games? C-Mac dives into all the relevant topics heading into the team's final series before the All-Star break! Plus, reaction to Brian Cashman speaking to the media and revealing the discouraging Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton updates, what he thinks of the latest summer swoon, and how he still believes in Aaron Boone. Chris wonders, given the outlook for Stanton, should the Yanks look into trading for Rafael Devers to be their DH??

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WFAN's Chris McMonigle cracks the mic to talk through all the ups and downs of Yankees baseball with YOU, the diehards. New Episodes drop after every series, and be sure to subscribe wherever you find podcasts! 

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    WFAN New York
  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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