The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

A brutal start to the week in New York baseball. New York Yankees and New York Mets fans are fed up after a winless weekend, and Craig Carton with Chris McMonigle break it all down on WFAN.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into the impact Dexter Lawrence’s trade request could have on the Giants’ draft plans. Plus, Pat Leonard joins The Carton Show to detail more behind the drama between the Giants and Dex (20:07); Evan & Tiki debate Sonny Styles vs. Jeremiyah Love with the No. 5 pick (39:33); Boomer & Gio on why the Giants have the best head coach/QB combo in the NFL (56:37).

Boomer & Gio on the Knicks’ win over the Celtics and if there’s anything to take away from it heading into the postseason. Plus, Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash discuss expectations from Knicks fans this postseason (14:16), and whether or not the Knicks face an NBA Finals or bust kind of pressure (28:35); Craig Carton looks ahead to the likely Knicks playoff seeding and schedule (41:03).

The Yankee offense has looked lifeless for much of the season, and Craig Carton sounded off on how "unwatchable" the lineup has been. The Evan and Tiki crew debate what the team should do about Ryan McMahon, and Shaun Morash has a hysterical story about meeting David Wells at a bar. Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post joins the midday show to discuss his new book on the Steinbrenner family.

The Mets moved up two of their start times, and Steve Cohen made it known via social media that he was not happy with the attendance. Craig Carton says the Mets owner is losing a fanbase that he seems to "hate," while Evan Roberts sounded off on the fans that accepted free tickets and didn't show up. Plus, will Juan Soto's calf injury carry lingering concerns related to a potential future Achilles injury?

From ‘Go Get ‘Em’ (Subscribe Here): Chris McMonigle reacts to the Yankees' first series loss of the season, and sounds off on how putrid the lineup has looked for most of the season, including the middle of the order suddenly slipping into a funk. Ryan Weathers turned in a great start in Thursday's series finale, but the bats could not produce a single run. Plus, C-Mac is convinced Anthony Volpe has already won back the starting shortstop job given how poorly Jose Caballero has played. Chris has a major issue with Aaron Judge not being more aggressive using ABS challenges, and wraps the show up by recapping the A's series and reacting to the news of Cade Winquest being DFA'd.

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Craig Carton and Big Mac analyze the New York Mets' defensive struggles and the offensive slumps plaguing New York baseball. They celebrate the Knicks' victory over the Celtics and discuss the suspension of Dianna Russini following investigations into her relationship with Mike Vrabel. Guest Nikki Gist provides a unique perspective on the New York Giants and the challenges facing female insiders in the sports media landscape.

Craig and Big Mac analyze the Mets' defensive strategy following a frustrating loss and the lack of offensive production from both New York baseball teams. They dive into a wild conspiracy theory regarding Bill Belichick’s potential involvement in the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal. Additionally, they discuss the Knicks' victory over the Celtics and debate the proper terminology for RBIs.

01:20 - Mets Defensive Strategy Farce

06:45 - New York Baseball Power Outage

12:10 - The Great Analytics Debate

16:04 - Knicks Lock Up Three Seed

23:20 - Mark Jones Leaves ESPN

26:50 - Belichick and the Vrabel Scandal

37:03 - Miguel Rojas and Playoff Expectations

47:30 - The RBIs vs RBI Argument

Nikki Gist joins the show to discuss the controversial rumors surrounding Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini, emphasizing the negative impact these allegations have on women in sports media. They also explore the usage of baseball acronyms with feedback from Michael Kay and react to the awkward unveiling of a broken Ichiro Suzuki statue.

01:50 - Grammatical Pet Peeves

05:20 - Michael Kay Text Exchange

11:30 - Baseball Analytics Debate

17:10 - Metric System Struggle

27:10 - Teacher Appreciation Discussion

33:05 - Ichiro Statue & Statues

47:15 - Nikki Gist Interview

01:10:30 - Media Ethics Discussion

Craig and Big Mac dive into the polarizing topic of video tributes for returning players like Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso. They also explore the strange statistics of the Yankees' early-season success despite a struggling lineup and offer advice to a caller on which jersey to buy. The conversation shifts from sports to local culture, featuring a debate over Italian cheeses and the impact of social media influencers on New York City's bagel shops.

01:20 - Absent NFL Players

02:52 - Media Double Standards

10:02 - Yankees Batting Averages

19:05 - Jersey Purchase Advice

24:22 - McNeil Video Debate

34:45 - Cheese Consistency Debate

38:09 - NYC Bagel Influencers