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With Aaron Judge sidelined, Chris McMonigle says the Yankees can't afford to think small at the trade deadline. While Judge's injury is impossible to replace, Chris argues the bigger long-term concern is Giancarlo Stanton's latest setback—and makes the case for Brian Cashman to swing BIG for Rafael Devers.Plus, Chris breaks down why the Yankees' win over the Rays was so important, why the AL is still there for the taking, and why standing pat at the deadline would be a massive mistake.

Aaron Judge’s uncertain recovery has changed the outlook for the Yankees. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber examine why Brian Cashman’s latest comments are so concerning, whether Judge can return as the same dominant hitter, and how Giancarlo Stanton’s injury adds even more pressure to a struggling offense.They debate how the Yankees should approach the trade deadline when no single player can replace Judge’s production. The conversation also explores which current hitters must improve, how Judge could still provide lineup protection if he returns at less than full strength, and why Ryan McMahon’s long at bat may have sparked a much needed offensive breakout.

Jerry & Gordon are in for Boomer & Gio and start the show talking about the Yanks win and Brian Cashman's presser the status of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.

Big Mac reacts to the Yankees' much-needed series finale victory over the Rays and explains why this wasn't just another win. From Ryan McMahon's game-changing 12-pitch at-bat to Ben Rice's monster series, Chris breaks down the biggest positives and why Yankees fans shouldn't dismiss them. He also clashes with callers who insist the Yankees still aren't contenders, discusses the bullpen, Aaron Judge's injury update from Brian Cashman, and why the upcoming series in Washington is now critical.

The Yankees offense has reached a new low, with strikeouts piling up, scoring opportunities disappearing, and no obvious solution available. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether the problem is strategy, mentality, fatigue, or simply a lineup full of players who need to perform better.Cody Bellinger takes center stage as his dramatic slump raises questions about Aaron Judge’s impact on the entire lineup. With trades unlikely to provide an instant cure, Evan embraces an unconventional idea and pulls a completely new Yankees batting order out of a hat.

We opened with the Yankees shutout loss to the Rays and all the bad things about that game. Paul Goldschmidt is now 0 for his last 34. Aaron Boone got tossed last night and Boomer thinks he’s trying to wake up his listless team.

Chris McMonigle is flying solo on The Carton Show and unloads on the Yankees after another frustrating loss. While everyone is focused on the team's record-setting strikeout totals, Chris says they're missing the real problems. He also dives into the latest Anthony Volpe controversy after reports surfaced that Volpe allegedly refused to play second base before Michael Kay walked back the story. Has the Yankees-Volpe relationship reached the point of no return?

The Yankees struck out at an alarming rate, but Evan argues that their problems go far beyond missed swings. Will Warren struggled against the bottom of Tampa Bay’s lineup, Cody Bellinger made another costly mistake, and the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Judge has left the offense without an obvious solution.Instead of trying to patch every weakness, Evan believes the Yankees should make one aggressive move and trade for Tarik Skubal. Pairing him with Gerrit Cole and Max Fried could give New York the dominant rotation it needs to survive a flawed American League and make a serious championship run.

Boomer said there had to be something else going on in the locker room for the Mets to get rid of Alonso, Nimmo and McNeil. The Yankees lost to the Rays and struck out 17 times again.

The Yankees striking out 17 times for the second straight game, The Mets, specifically their pitching situation, a disaster. What's even going on with baseball in this city anymore?