From ‘Go Get ‘Em’ (Subscribe Here): Aaron Judge intends to play in the Wild Card Series, which is a far cry from Aaron Boone's previous comments. Is there a miscommunication between the manager and the captain? C-Mac has some strong thoughts on Judge's approach to his own injury updates, if he should try to push it and play against Boston, and whether the Yankees would be better off without Judge at less than 100 percent. Meanwhile, Clarke Schmidt is no longer a Wild Card Series option due to a biceps injury. Is the Yankee bullpen strong enough for a playoff run? Plus, debating what the series against the Rays potentially showed in terms of who deserves what role in the playoffs.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

1:25 - Bright spots from the recent series, focusing on Carlos Rodon's strong start and Lombard's impressive defensive and offensive output.

9:40 - The Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone disconnect: Analyzing Judge's frustration over Boone publicly detailing his "moderate" calf strain.

26:01 - The playoff lineup dilemma: Debating the risks of playing an injured Judge versus relying on Ben Rice or Paul Goldschmidt against left-handed pitching.

31:41 - Evaluating potential postseason roster returns for Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham as late-game pinch-hit options.

33:04 - The argument for leaving Ryan McMahon off the playoff roster despite his recent grand slam and five-RBI game.

39:57 - Wild Card rotation strategy: Weighing whether Cam Schlittler or Max Fried should take the mound for Game 1.

57:51 - Bullpen concerns mount as Clarke Schmidt hits the 15-day IL with biceps tendinitis, exposing the front office's failure to acquire relief help at the deadline.

1:09:37 - Defending Aaron Boone's managerial performance and the team's achievement of winning 92 games despite Judge missing three months of the season.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle address the backlash surrounding the New York Yankees' decision to reschedule CC Sabathia's honoring ceremony due to a major storm. They debate the merits of various postseason pitching rotations and review NFL Week 2 results. The conversation also explores a recent investigation into Tim Tebow and includes personal anecdotes about high school athletics.

(00:01:55) Sabathia Ceremony Controversy

(00:10:55) NFL Week 2 Reaction

(00:17:10) Postseason Rotation Debate

(00:27:20) Tim Tebow Investigation News

(00:14:20) High School Sports Memories

(00:10:45) NFL Week 3 Picks

The Carton Show addresses the controversy surrounding the New York Yankees rescheduling CC Sabathia's jersey retirement due to an impending storm. They criticize fans for prioritizing bobbleheads over public safety and debate whether Clarke Schmidt should start Game 1 of the playoffs against the Red Sox.

(00:01:25) CC Sabathia Ceremony Changes

(00:04:36) Fan Safety vs Bobbleheads

(00:10:23) NFL Week 2 Reactions

(00:13:53) Yankees Ticket Policy Explained

(00:17:11) Playoff Pitching Rotation Debate

(00:25:15) Red Sox Pitching Matchups

Craig and Big Mac engage in a fiery debate over the Yankees' postseason pitching rotation, specifically whether Max Fried or Cam Schlittler should start Game 1. They also honor CC Sabathia's legacy at Yankee Stadium and discuss iconic music moments involving Prince, Tom Petty, and the history of sketch comedy.

(00:01:29) CC Sabathia Ceremony

(00:04:40) Yankees Rotation Debate

(00:08:00) Playoff Bye Analysis

(00:13:10) Iconic Guitar Solos

(00:18:00) Sketch Comedy History

(00:22:10) Yankee Rotation Logic

(00:25:45) Defending Rotation Arguments

They discuss the cancellation of the AC/DC concert at MetLife Stadium and how severe weather conditions might force a postponement of the upcoming Giants game. The conversation also covers the team's quarterback depth, debunking rumors of a trade for Shedeur Sanders, and stories of rejecting famous guests like Meghan Markle.

(00:01:40) TV Cameos and Rock Legends

(00:05:55) Disney World vs Concierge Medicine

(00:09:25) AC/DC MetLife Concert Canceled

(00:15:35) Rejecting Markle and Bieber

(00:22:20) Honoring New York's Bravest

(00:28:05) Happy Days and TV History

(00:34:25) Shedeur Sanders Trade Rumors

(00:42:25) Giants Quarterback Depth Analysis

Craig Carton and Big Mac question why Tim Tebow was the primary face of a fraud investigation into LifeSurge despite other high-profile athletes being involved. They also break down upcoming NFL matchups for the Jets and Giants while sharing nostalgic stories about their high school sports careers.

(00:01:32) LifeSurge Investigation Analysis

(00:05:08) Allegations Against Tim Tebow

(00:09:15) NFL Weekend Odds Breakdown

(00:14:17) High School Sports Stories

(00:18:23) Broadcasting From Yankee Stadium

(00:23:44) Giants And Jets Analysis

(00:10:10) Weekly NFL Picks Segment

Craig Carton describes his early morning visit to a legendary FDNY firehouse and the respect he has for the speed and bravery of firefighters. He and Big Mac then discuss the career trajectories of the Friends cast before analyzing rumors surrounding the Giants and Shedeur Sanders. They also reflect on Kevin Stefanski’s leadership following a powerful speech described by Bijan Robinson.

(00:01:00) FDNY Firehouse Visit

(00:07:20) Friends Cast Career Debates

(00:15:47) Giants Trade Rumors

(00:23:30) Stefanski's Moving Team Speech

Craig Carton recounts his cameo on the television series Royal Pains and explains the high-end world of concierge medicine. Discussion turns to the last-minute cancellation of the AC/DC concert at MetLife Stadium and how severe wind warnings might affect the New York Giants. They also reflect on past booking decisions, including turning down future stars Meghan Markle and Justin Bieber.

(00:01:50) Finding TV Through TikTok

(00:03:32) Cameo on Royal Pains

(00:06:28) Disney World VIP Experience

(00:09:15) AC/DC Concert Cancellation News

(00:16:52) Rejecting Markle and Bieber

Craig and Big Mac reminisce about iconic music moments, including Prince's legendary solo and Big Mac's own musical theater past. They also debate the Yankees' postseason pitching rotation with callers and pay tribute to the career of CC Sabathia.

(00:01:07) Iconic Guitar Solos

(00:04:20) Host Musical History

(00:08:15) Bobbleheads and Plagiarism

(00:12:13) Yankees Rotation Debate

(00:15:55) CC Sabathia Tribute