The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Chris McMonigle shares his realization that the Yankees are better off with the emergence of Ben Rice and the presence of Max Fried than they would be with Juan Soto. He and Craig Carton also review the success of their NFL Draft coverage as reported by the Sports Business Journal. The two react to the news of Kodai Senga heading to the injured list and debate the timing of Giancarlo Stanton's injury status.

01:00 - Spelling Test Discussion

04:01 - Ben Rice vs Soto

11:33 - NFL Draft Show Success

19:35 - Kodai Senga Injury Update

22:30 - Stanton IL Status Debate

Craig and Big Mac discuss the viral photos of Mike Vrabel shopping at an airport, arguing it is the ultimate sign of a failing relationship. They compare the chemistry of the current Mets and Yankees rosters before revisiting the bizarre 1973 family swap involving Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekic.

01:08 - Childhood Mixtape Memories

04:39 - Vrabel's Marriage Troubles

10:01 - Mets Leadership Struggles

17:12 - 1973 Yankees Swap

27:10 - Station Media Dominance

Craig Carton and Big Mac react to the Philadelphia Phillies firing Rob Thomson and wonder why the New York Mets haven't made a similar move. They examine the plummeting ticket prices at Citi Field and pivot to a preview of the Knicks' pivotal Game 5 against the Hawks. The discussion also covers the Yankees' success and humorous advice for fans involved in stadium brawls.

01:37 - Phillies Fire Rob Thomson

06:10 - Knicks Hawks Game Five

06:32 - Mets Ticket Price Fallout

16:13 - Stadium Fight Life Lessons

20:02 - Dianna Russini Playlist Rumors

The hosts dissect the New York Mets' disastrous 9-19 start and the mounting pressure to fire manager Carlos Mendoza amid growing fan apathy at Citi Field. The discussion also covers Jazz Chisholm’s unsuccessful challenge streak for the Yankees and compares the Mets' struggles to those of the equally disappointing Phillies.

This best of provides an in-depth analysis of the Giants' and Jets' 2026 draft classes, debating the immediate impact of picks like Cade Klubnik and Colton Hood while praising John Harbaugh’s leadership in handling draft-room drama. The discussion also navigates viral league stories, including Malik Nabers’ critical comments and Le’Veon Bell’s sensational allegations against former coach Adam Gase.

The Yankees keep winning series, and C-Mac is here to break it all down, but not before having his fun at the expense of the rival Red Sox, who are officially a mess after firing manager Alex Cora and five members of the coaching staff (3:55). Chris celebrates Boston's rock bottom, then reacts to Luis Gil's demotion and Jasson Dominguez's call-up from Triple-A, and what it might mean for Giancarlo Stanton (16:16). Plus, Anthony Volpe is nearing a return and may take playing time away from Jose Caballero, who has been playing much better of late (30:40).

Craig and Big Mac analyze the New York Mets' downward spiral after a humiliating sweep by the Colorado Rockies. They debate whether manager Carlos Mendoza or GM David Stearns should be held accountable before interviewing pitcher Trevor Bauer about his recent no-hitter and his quest to return to the major leagues.

After an embarrassing sweep by the Colorado Rockies, the conversation turns to whether the New York Mets must move on from manager Carlos Mendoza. They also analyze the team's roster construction under David Stearns, the Knicks' recent victory, and a controversial report regarding Mike Vrabel and the Patriots draft.

01:20 - Mets Rockies Sweep

05:50 - Mendoza Job Security

11:32 - Mets Ticket Strategy

15:10 - Knicks Atlanta Win

18:30 - Mendoza Drills Discussion

22:30 - Mets Roster Issues

27:05 - Mets Fan Reactions

33:30 - Alex Cora Speculation

37:35 - Steve Cohen Spending

43:10 - Gary Bettman News

46:15 - Mike Vrabel Report

Craig and Big Mac analyze the New York Mets' dismal performance and the mounting pressure on manager Carlos Mendoza. They also weigh in on Le'Veon Bell's startling allegations regarding Adam Gase's conduct and revisit the backstories of Tupac Shakur's most iconic tracks.

01:20 - Weekend Recap

05:57 - Mets Management Crisis

13:50 - Mets Debates and Marriage Advice

22:50 - Knicks Talk with Giovanna

27:57 - Ownership and Media Access

31:45 - Tupac and Jeff Perlman Stories

35:32 - Adam Gase Drug Allegations

45:37 - Mets Offseason Failure Analysis

Craig and Big Mac dissect the New York Mets' disastrous start, questioning if Steve Cohen will move on from Carlos Mendoza in favor of Alex Cora. They critique David Stearns' roster construction following the DFA of Tommy Pham and the signing of Austin Slater while comparing the franchise's struggles to the New York Yankees' stability.

01:20 - Mendoza Job Security

05:09 - Alex Cora Rumors

11:53 - Failed Offseason Review

16:36 - Roster Moves Analysis

23:30 - Mets Run Differential

27:50 - Cohen Management Critique

37:10 - Stanton Injury Update

49:40 - Fried Chicken Ice Cream