The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton and Big Mac dissect the New York Mets' agonizing 11-game losing streak and the questionable bullpen management by Carlos Mendoza. They compare the team's last-place standing to the success of the Yankees and Knicks while discussing the massive payroll disparity in Major League Baseball. The duo also considers the future of the front office under David Stearns and the potential for a mid-season managerial change.

02:10 - Mets 11-Game Losing Streak

07:47 - Carlos Mendoza's Hot Seat

13:30 - David Stearns' Offseason Failures

14:45 - Yankees And Knicks Updates

Mike Trout smashes five home runs against the Yankees this week as Boomer & Gio marvel at his performance in the Bronx. Plus, Evan & Tiki analyze and question Aaron Boone’s lineup choices (7:12); Chris McMonigle expresses disappointment with the Yankees bullpen (13:39); Evan muses at an interesting Aaron Judge vs. Mickey Mantle stat (28:09); Craig Carton and C-Mac on Judge being the one who wanted more noise during the Yankees games (42:51).

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dissect the Mets losing streak and how lifeless they look. Plus, why Evan Roberts wants Steve Cohen to ‘shut up’ (11:31); Evan & Tiki on how the Dodgers are everything the Mets wish they could be (29:45); Craig and CMac on whether or not Carlos Mendoza should be fired (47:10); Boomer & Gio discuss Francisco Lindor (59:30) and try to find some positivity (1:10:51).

Gio makes his case for why he believes the Knicks will reach the NBA Finals. Plus, Boomer & Gio dive more into the Knicks’ championship window (12:20); Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash preview the first-round matchup vs. the Hawks (23:56); Evan explains why he believes the Knicks are not getting respect from around the league (37:54); Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle get hyped for the Knicks-Hawks series (37:54)

From ‘Go Get ‘Em’ (Subscribe Here): The Yankees split the series with the Angels as Mike Trout and Aaron Judge go toe to toe with home runs throughout the series. But, the two games the Yankees won did come off walk off situations. Did the Yankees get lucky in splitting the series? Chris McMonigle dives into it all!

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NBA Commissioner joins Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle to discuss a wide range of topics as the playoffs begin. Billy Baldwin is live in studio with Boomer & Gio (45:27) and Craig's old co-host Sid Rosenberg calls in to talk Yankees and Mets (1:09:52).

On this edition of the Carton Show with Chris McMonigle and Craig Carton, we preview the Knicks title hopes, talk about the Mets 9th straight loss, and the NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins the show to discuss Tanking, Load Management, & so much more!

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the high expectations for the New York Knicks as they begin their playoff run against the Atlanta Hawks. They break down Carlos Mendoza's decision to move Francisco Lindor down in the Mets' batting order and express excitement for an upcoming visit from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

01:20 - NBA Playoff Expectations

05:18 - Eastern Conference Contenders

08:59 - National Media Bias

12:10 - Lindor Lineup Demotion

16:30 - Upcoming Commissioner Interviews

23:00 - Knicks Ticket Debate

27:30 - Streaming Blackout Frustrations

32:30 - Mets Struggles vs Cubs

Craig Carton and C-Mac react to the sudden passing of Angels great Garrett Anderson and the ongoing struggles of the New York Mets. They discuss the challenges of modern sports broadcasting and pay-per-view hurdles while looking ahead to an interview with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

01:54 - Remembering Garrett Anderson

06:10 - Sports Bar Viewing Challenges

09:30 - Christie's Mansion Fight Night

14:40 - Mets Defensive Woes Continue

23:30 - Landing Big Name Guests

31:51 - Mets Lack Of Accountability

37:40 - Dinosaur Barbecue Closing Soon

48:40 - Mets Roster Rant Continues

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses record-setting viewership and the league's intent to expand into Las Vegas and Seattle. He details the implementation of the 65-game award eligibility rule and potential trial balloon solutions to discourage team tanking. Silver also touches on the growth of legal sports betting and plans for an independent league in Europe.

02:20 - NBA Viewership Growth

05:45 - Seattle and Vegas Expansion

13:15 - Regulated Sports Betting Integrity

22:10 - Awards Eligibility and Injuries

26:30 - Science of Load Management

32:05 - Ending League Tanking Culture

37:45 - Future Tournament Proposals

45:15 - NBA Europe International Growth