The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

On this segment of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to another lifeless Mets performance, 20 straight scoreless innings, zero confidence, and serious concerns about the direction of the team.

The New York Yankees may have won… but the lineup drama is just getting started. On this segment of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive into the growing debate around Ben Rice, should he be playing EVERY day, no matter what?

WFAN presents a selection of conversations from Boomer & Gio, Evan & Tiki, and The Craig Carton Show with Chris McMonigle. The guys react the Mets and Yankees getting swept away by the Athletics and Rays, respectively, over what was a lost weekend for Gotham's baseball teams.

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They analyze the parallel five-game losing streaks of the Mets and Yankees, debating whether stars like Francisco Lindor need to be benched for a perceived lack of focus. The conversation also explores Aaron Boone's management decisions, Mike Vrabel's media absence, and the impact of NBA playoff streaming on Amazon. Additional topics include Jeff McNeil's video tribute and the roster future of Anthony Volpe.

Craig Carton and Big Mac dissect the recent five-game losing streaks plaguing both the Yankees and the Mets. They debate whether Carlos Mendoza's managerial position is in jeopardy and express frustration over Francisco Lindor's lack of leadership on the field. The conversation highlights the need for superstar accountability and critiques Aaron Boone's late-game decision-making.

01:20 - New York Baseball Struggles

05:04 - Boone Decision-Making Critique

10:23 - Mendoza Job Security Debate

14:24 - Pitching And Roster Struggles

18:09 - Managerial Accountability Clash

22:03 - Craig Demands Player Benchings

25:43 - Upcoming Road Trip Outlook

28:52 - Craig's Medical Exam Anecdote

32:43 - Lindor Trade Theory Response

They analyze Mike Vrabel's choice to skip a Patriots press conference following a series of controversial reports. The discussion shifts to the New York Yankees' current slump, focusing on Aaron Boone's management of the lineup and roster moves involving Jasson Domínguez. They also address Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s surprising lack of knowledge regarding fundamental MLB rules despite his high salary demands.

01:20 - Mike Vrabel Presser Absence

09:00 - Aaron Boone Management Debate

14:15 - Yankees Lineup Analysis

23:20 - Masters Tournament Boring

26:45 - Youth Baseball Coaching

35:35 - Replay System Issues

41:15 - Chisholm Rule Knowledge

Craig and Big Mac engage in a fiery argument on Carton & Roberts over the necessity of benching star players like Francisco Lindor to enforce accountability. They also recount hilarious stories involving Tim Tebow's guacamole habits and Mikal Bridges' questionable tactics to maintain his consecutive games streak. They analyze the recent struggles of New York baseball teams and look ahead to an exclusive interview with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

01:50 - Streaming Playoff Games

07:10 - Mikal Bridges Ironman Debate

13:25 - Adam Silver Studio Update

19:15 - Tim Tebow Stories

24:20 - Tebow Guacamole Incident

30:35 - Super Bowl Guest Memories

37:00 - Mets And Yankees Slumps

43:15 - Anthony Volpe Return Timeline

49:35 - Benching Stars Debate

Craig and Big Mac debate the merit of video tributes for former players like Jeff McNeil, questioning if Mets fans have become too "soft" with standing ovations. They transition into discussions about Francisco Lindor's current struggles, the dynamic with Juan Soto, and Tiger Woods' absence from Masters coverage. The segment also features a detour into music tastes, car culture, and their own heated on-air arguments.

01:20 - Jeff McNeil Video Tribute

04:45 - Greatness and Video Tributes

09:25 - Ariana Grande Gambling Luck

14:05 - Seinfeld and Car Collections

18:45 - Francisco Lindor Effort Debate

21:35 - Tiger Woods Masters Absence

27:00 - Lindor and Soto Relationship

32:50 - Mets Lineup vs Dodgers

The guys dive into the lack of buzz around Tiger Woods during The Masters and debate whether golf has truly moved on without him. Plus, they break down the Mets’ ongoing struggles, including concerns about Francisco Lindor, clubhouse chemistry, and whether Juan Soto is impacting team dynamics.