Go Get 'Em

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??

Once again, the Yankee bats were shut down by Tampa, falling further back in the AL East standings with a shutout loss. Chris breaks down the offensive showing, how Gerrit Cole looked on the mound as he looks to move past his post-Tommy John struggles, Aaron Boone's heated ejection, the continued listless at-bats from Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger, and Anthony Volpe's return to the starting shortstop role.

The Yankees made franchise history in the worst way, setting a record for most strikeouts in a two game span. C-Mac is NOT happy after watching the strikeout fest, and he sounds off on the team's continued offensive woes, the miserable night from Jose Caballero after getting the start at shortstop, the continued "disgusting" showing from Paul Goldschmidt, Will Warren continuing his slide, and the lone bright spot of the night in Ben Rice, who had a three-hit night and went deep for the second night in a row. Plus, why Cody Bellinger is Chris' number one culprit in the team's current swoon.

Chris McMonigle reacts to a BIG Yankee win in Tampa, as the Bombers take the first of four against the first-place Rays. C-Mac breaks down Cam Schlittler's huge bounceback start, Jose Caballero's statement game after getting the start at shortstop, and how the rest of the offense still needs to break out if the Yankees will continue to have success in this pivotal series.

The Yankees have seemingly bottomed out after losing their first series to the Twins in 12 years. Chris McMonigle reacts to another lifeless series, and how the Yanks look awful in every facet of the game right now. From a punchless offense to continued starting pitching struggles amid more injuries, C-Mac gauges the level of panic heading into a massive series against the first-place Rays, and what needs to happen to wake this team up in the next four games, with the division seemingly on the line. Plus, where is Aaron Boone's place in this current swoon? Is his job on the line in the upcoming series at The Trop? Chris also dives into Carlos Langrange's injury and what that means for the bullpen moving forward, Anthony Volpe's latest error and how his playing time should be affected, and if fans are overreacting to this current stretch.

The Yankees losing streak has reached seven games after a brutal extra-inning loss to the Tigers, getting swept by Detroit at home for the first time since 2008. Chris McMonigle is FED UP with the Yanks woes, as he sounds off on the listless offense, Camilo Doval's implosion, the continued struggles of key players like Cody Bellinger in need of stepping up in Aaron Judge's absence, and how much of this losing streak is on Aaron Boone. C-Mac pushes back on the idea that this losing streak is just like previous June swoons (3:30), how Bellinger and Ben Rice are killing the team right now (5:00), the one part where this skid is like previous summer swoons (9:30), the highs and lows of Wednesday's heartbreaking finale (20:50), and the frustration of Yovanny Cruz being sent back to the minors (54:55).

Chris McMonigle is NOT happy after the Yankees lost what he declared the worst loss of the season to finish the worst series of the season. C-Mac sounds off on the scuffling offense, as Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger have contributed NOTHING of late, which is hurting the team while Aaron Judge is hurt (4:45). C-Mac also took exception to Jazz Chisholm leaving the clubhouse and not speaking to reporters after being ejected in the sixth inning, telling the second baseman to "grow up" (9:00). With Luis Arraez potentially on the trade market, Chris wonders if the Yankees could make a move, and if they're growing tired of Chisholm (30:00). C-Mac then breaks down the series as a whole, starting with Sunday's debacle, then breaking down why he is concerned about Gerrit Cole after he struggled again on Saturday, giving up more home runs in a rough start on Saturday when Chris was in attendance at Fenway Park (41:00). Finally, Chris breaks down his belief that the Yankees are well aware of Austin Wells' struggles and will acquire a catcher before the trade deadline, which furthers his belief that there is still no need for all-out panic, and the Yanks will ultimately be fine despite this ugly series (53:00).

Chris McMonigle reacts to an ugly showing from the Yankee defense, making four errors in a series-opening loss in Boston, where Cam Schlittler gave up four runs, none of them earned. He sounded off on the growing Austin Wells problem, even if the nightmare fifth inning wasn't all his fault. C-Mac wonders if the defensive alignment is weakening the team in the field as Aaron Boone tries to get his best bats in the lineup. After a frustrating misplay at shortstop, fans want to see Anthony Volpe exiled, but Chris explains why that isn't the smart move right now.

Chris McMonigle breaks down a big series win for the Yankees, including a thrilling win in the series finale against Tarik Skubal. C-Mac raves about the season that Paul Goldschmidt is having, how the former MVP looks like his prime self, and the Yankees can only hope he keeps up this pace, especially while Giancarlo Stanton is out (7:58). Plus, reactions to that huge home run from Jasson Dominguez against Skubal, and if that can get The Martian going (19:00). He then touches on the Jazz Chisholm lollipop drama, and why it was essentially no big deal (37:24). Chris then goes through the rest of the Detroit series, including Gerrit Cole's rough outing and if it was related to his start being pushed back (42:08), and how he thought Carlos Rodon looked in game two (46:43). Finally, C-Mac sounds off on how fans have seemingly lost the ability to root for Anthony Volpe, even while he is playing good baseball (51:23).

The Yanks dropped two of three at home to Cincinnati, and Chris says it is the first time that the team's injuries have started to show themselves as a real issue for the current roster. Plus, C-Mac sounds off on the Anthony Volpe vs. Jose Caballero comparison, and how the two aren't treated equally. He also slams Jasson Dominguez's lack of instincts in the outfield (24:30), examines catching options to acquire at the trade deadline, and discusses bullpen trade options.