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.

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.