The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Yankees play-by-play announcer Dave Sims joins the program at Yankee Stadium to discuss the postseason roster and Anthony Volpe's move to second base. He shares his perspective on the matchup against the Red Sox, reflects on his legendary stories involving Ichiro Suzuki, and looks back at his early career at WFAN as The Soul Man.

(00:01:00) Yankees Playoff Roster Analysis

(00:04:13) Red Sox Matchup Concerns

(00:06:07) Yankees Pitching Rotation Strategy

(00:09:41) Memories Of Ichiro Suzuki

(00:14:17) Career History At WFAN

Craig and Big Mac break down the New York Yankees starting lineup for Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Red Sox. They debate the decision to start Anthony Volpe over Jazz Chisholm Jr. and discuss the potential return of Aaron Judge later in the postseason.

(00:01:00) Yankees Starting Lineup Guessing

(00:03:51) Volpe vs Jazz Debate

(00:07:08) Big Mo Calls In

(00:09:02) Judge's Postseason Availability

(00:13:11) BP and Cake Controversy

Carton and Big Mac analyze the Yankees' decision to leave Aaron Judge off the wildcard roster and whether a series loss could lead to Aaron Boone's firing. They also break down the lineup roles for Anthony Volpe and Jazz Chisholm along with unconventional bullpen strategies.

(00:01:00) Yankees Wildcard Roster Debate

(00:03:02) Judge's Potential Impact on Boone

(00:05:56) Yankees Lineup and Pitching Analysis

Craig and Big Mac emphasize the high expectations for the New York Yankees as they begin their playoff series against the Red Sox. They also discuss the New York Giants' unexpected first-place standing in the NFC East and analyze the team's decision to release Odell Beckham Jr.

(00:01:00) Yankees Playoff Mandate

(00:03:47) Giants Backup QB Situation

(00:04:28) Odell Beckham Jr. Released

(00:05:42) Giants Lead NFC East

Craig and Big Mac broadcast live from Yankee Stadium to discuss Aaron Judge missing the Wild Card roster due to a calf strain. They analyze the roster strategy behind carrying sixteen position players and debate Giancarlo Stanton's role in the series against the Red Sox.

(00:01:00) Yankee Roster Breakdown

(00:07:14) Boone's Managerial Pressure

(00:10:25) Stanton's Roster Inclusion

Jevon Holland makes the biggest play of the game in the final seconds of the 4th quarter as the Giants hang on for a 12-7 win over the Titans. Jets lose another close game late, this time in Detroit. Mets 2026 crap show of a season finally comes to an end. The Yankees set their Wild Card rotation. Follow @HoffWFAN on X, Instagram & TikTok

Craig and Chris McMonigle analyze the New York Giants' decision to trade for J.J. McCarthy following underwhelming performances from Jameis Winston. They discuss the New York Jets' competitive spirit in their loss to the Lions and the devastating impact of Brian Burns' season-ending ACL injury. The conversation also previews the Yankees' wild card series against the Red Sox and proposes a radical change to NFL officiating.

(00:01:50) Giants Trade for J.J. McCarthy

(00:08:35) Jets' Performance vs Lions

(00:17:30) Winston vs McCarthy Debate

(00:45:00) Brian Dawkins Border Controversy

(01:02:30) Two-Point Conversion Analytics

(01:16:45) NFL Officiating Debate

(01:32:30) Brian Burns ACL Confirmation

(01:49:20) Drake May Patriots Struggles

(02:03:15) Yankees Wild Card Preparation

(02:17:45) Monday Night Football Picks

Craig Carton and Big Mac analyze the New York Giants' decision to trade for J.J. McCarthy on The Carton Show following a lackluster performance by Jameis Winston. They discuss the season-ending injury to Brian Burns and compare the contrasting vibes between Jets and Giants fans.

(00:01:41) Giants Trade For McCarthy

(00:04:50) Giants Beat Titans Ugly

(00:08:15) Jets Show Life In Detroit

(00:12:30) Winston's Poor Performance Analyzed

(00:18:17) Evaluating Giants Offensive Style

(00:21:30) Giants Defensive Concerns Rise

(00:25:15) Debate Over McCarthy Potential