The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig and Big Mac break down the contrasting fortunes of New York baseball as the Yankees end their losing streak while the Mets suffer through a twenty-inning scoreless drought. They create a contest to predict when Francisco Lindor will record his first RBI and debate Aaron Boone’s lineup decisions regarding Ben Rice. Additionally, a colorful call from a disgruntled Mets fan leads to a discussion about a fan in a polar bear costume who caught Pete Alonso's latest home run.

01:20 - New York Baseball Recap

05:30 - Lindor RBI Predictions

15:15 - Ben Rice Lineup Debate

21:00 - Lowe's Trades Segment

28:30 - Yankees Catching Strategy

36:10 - Mendoza Job Security

41:55 - Paul From Yonkers

47:10 - Pete Alonso's Fan

The discussion covers Diana Russini's resignation from The Athletic following rumors involving Mike Vrabel, analyzing the fallout and the investigation process. They also explore the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs for Mariah Carey and Pink, alongside a critical look at the Yankees' latest lineup changes and the Mets' offensive struggles.

01:20 - Hall of Fame Snubs

04:34 - Oasis and Rock Legends

07:14 - Discovering New Artists

11:53 - Vocalist Mount Rushmore

14:30 - Yankees Infield Concerns

19:04 - Mets Offensive Struggles

22:45 - SNY Broadcast Quality

30:00 - Yankees Lineup Breakdown

35:15 - Diana Russini Resignation

43:30 - Vrabel and Media Ethics

Ryan Glasspiegel joins Big Mac to discuss the fallout of Dianna Russini's resignation from The Athletic following her investigation alongside Mike Vrabel. They analyze the media's reluctance to cover the story and predict where the talented reporter might end up next in her career. Additionally, they react to the New York Yankees' recent win and tease upcoming news regarding the New York Giants.

01:25 - Ryan Glasspiegel Joins Show

05:50 - Media Double Standards Discussed

11:25 - Shopping Scandal Photos

15:20 - Russini's Future In Media

20:20 - Confronting Past Ratings Coverage

26:15 - Rock Hall Fame Debate

33:05 - Criticizing Mike Vrabel

36:30 - Analyzing Yankees Lineup Changes

46:50 - Giants Breaking News Teaser

Nikki Gist joins the conversation to detail breaking news regarding Joe Schoen's uncertain role as the Giants' General Manager and the shifting power dynamics involving John Harbaugh. They also discuss potential draft maneuvers against the Cowboys and broader sports news, including the latest Yankees roster changes and World Cup logistics.

01:46 - Joe Schoen's Uncertain Future

11:58 - Giants Cowboys Draft Battle

18:23 - Diana Russini's Resignation

26:03 - World Cup Price Gouging

33:17 - Jared Goff Coachella Drama

42:55 - Giants Wide Receiver Strategy

53:08 - Yankees Bench Personnel

On this segment of The Carton Show on WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle are joined by NFL insider Nikki Gist as she drops a major update on the New York Giants’ front office situation ahead of the NFL Draft.

The discussion centers around reports that Giants GM Joe Schoen may be uncertain about his role under a new regime led by head coach John Harbaugh, with speculation that multiple personnel changes could follow immediately after the draft. The crew breaks down what this means for draft-day decision making, trade scenarios, and whether Schoen even has full authority in the war room.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle bring the heat in this wild WFAN segment, starting with outrage over insane pricing for transportation to the FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium. A train ride that normally costs around $13 could jump to nearly $100 and Carton is NOT having it.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the latest controversy involving Dianna Russini stepping down from The Athletic and call out Mike Vrabel for staying silent. Carton goes OFF on what he calls “The Patriot Way,” questioning how the media in Boston handles major stories compared to New York and Philly.

On the April 14, 2026 episode of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle are joined by Front Office Sports reporter Ryan Glasspiegel to break down the shocking resignation of Dianna Russini from The Athletic.

The Yankees roll out a shocking, “dramatic” lineup that has fans scratching their heads. Is Aaron Boone overthinking things? And are the Mets already lifeless at the plate?

Plus, Craig shares a wild personal story involving edibles, Yankees baseball, and how the Mets helped him fall asleep. And finally, the guys dive into the latest on the Diana Russini situation. What her resignation means, what really happened behind the scenes, and what comes next.

Things get HEATED on The Carton Show as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate some shocking Hall of Fame snubs! How is Mariah Carey NOT in the Hall of Fame?! And does P!nk deserve more respect as one of the best performers of this generation?