The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craigie and Big Mac evaluate the New York Giants' strong 3-1 start and the historical likelihood of a playoff run. They contrast the team's momentum with a lack of confidence in Jameis Winston, discussing rookie JJ McCarthy as a potential alternative.

(00:01:00) Marcus King and Noah Kahan

(00:05:45) Giants Success and Playoff Hopes

(00:07:47) Taps and Funeral Songs

(00:11:14) Winston and McCarthy Debate

Craig Carton and Big Mac evaluate the 3-1 Giants' chances of winning the NFC East and dominating New York sports before the Knicks' season tips off. They get sidetracked by a surreal debate regarding the Cleveland Clinic's supposed findings on death during dreams. The segment also touches on upcoming weather conditions for the Jets and the latest Yankees news.

(00:01:00) Giants NFC East Opportunity

(00:05:50) Giants Washington Must-Win

(00:09:44) Dying In Dreams Debate

Craig Carton and Big Mac analyze the fallout from the Dallas Cowboys' home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They discuss the New York Giants' opportunity to take control of the NFC East while the Philadelphia Eagles struggle with injuries. They also tease an upcoming story regarding the New York Yankees.

(00:02:09) Cowboys Face Embarrassing Loss

(00:03:43) Giants Eye Division Lead

(00:07:03) Broken Eagles Injury Woes

(00:09:44) Giants Control New York

(00:12:54) Yankees Story Teased

The Yankees season is over, and C-Mac is sounding off from Yankee Stadium as another visiting team celebrates on the field. Chris fumes over Aaron Boone batting Trent Grisham leadoff, Max Fried failing to get one more out, the fan interfering with Anthony Volpe's deep fly ball, and much more. Plus, is it time for big changes, and is Boone on the hot seat? Chris answers it all in this season-ending podcast.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

1:21 - The biggest grievance of the game: Aaron Boone’s disastrous decision to hit Trent Grisham leadoff instead of Ben Rice.

4:36 - Dissecting Max Fried's pitching performance, his failure to get through six innings, and the hanging slider to Mesa Jr.

10:55 - Analyzing Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman's job security and how the looming MLB lockout complicates a potential managerial change.

16:34 - Anthony Volpe's fan-interference home run, Cody Bellinger falling short at the wall, and the Rays beating New York with the long ball.

22:12 - Looking ahead to the 2027 roster: The departures of Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm, moving on from Ryan McMahon at third base, and Spencer Jones taking over center field.

24:17 - Rickie Ricardo joins the show to discuss the devastating loss and the front office's offseason outlook.

54:19 - Final thoughts on Cashman and Boone, acknowledging fan frustrations, and signing off for the offseason.

Carton and Big Mac dissect the New York Yankees' devastating playoff elimination by the Tampa Bay Rays. They focus on Aaron Boone's controversial lineup choices and the perceived lack of organizational accountability from ownership. The discussion extends to the potential of young players like Ben Rice and Spencer Jones while critiquing the team's overall mental toughness.

(00:02:14) Grisham Leadoff Decision Blasted

(00:07:16) Divisional Rival Playoff Humiliation

(00:10:20) Future Core Roster Outlook

(00:18:40) Steinbrenner Ownership Accountability Needed

(00:20:20) OG Anunoby Social Media News

(00:24:40) Organizational Culture Change Debate

(00:31:00) Aaron Judge All In Comments

(00:36:50) Managerial Rationale Final Thoughts

"The Carton Show" reacts to the New York Yankees' home elimination and Aaron Boone's questionable lineup decisions. Big Mac and the team debate the organization's lack of "clutch" factor and discuss the future of the roster following another disappointing postseason exit. They also analyze Aaron Judge's postseason struggles and preview the upcoming Giants game.

(00:01:20) Yankees Eliminated At Home

(00:05:12) Boone's Leadoff Hitter Disaster

(00:08:22) Cashman and Boone's Future

(00:11:47) Yankees Labeled Mentally Soft

(00:16:54) Fan Interference Replay Controversy

(00:21:46) Aaron Judge Postgame Analysis

(00:24:50) Giants Versus Commanders Preview

They analyze the New York Yankees' collapse and sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays, calling the lineup decisions regarding Trent Grisham "malpractice." The discussion turns to whether a Knicks championship makes the baseball failure more tolerable or if the organization needs a complete culture change. They also look at viral social media rumors involving OG Anunoby.

(00:01:25) Post-game show critique

(00:04:45) Indifference vs Anger debate

(00:09:15) Grisham lead-off malpractice

(00:14:10) Yankee culture and toughness

(00:19:50) OG Anunoby social media

(00:24:00) Knicks vs Yankees success

Craig and Chris perform a post-mortem on the Yankees' season, questioning the roster construction and the future of Giancarlo Stanton. They address a report from Chris Kirschner regarding the team's culture before debating Aaron Judge’s standing among all-time greats like Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr.

(00:01:20) Yankee Season Autopsy

(00:05:30) Giancarlo Stanton Dilemma

(00:08:45) Booing Jazz Chisholm

(00:12:15) Fan Behavior Debate

(00:22:55) Cleaning Out Offices

(00:12:10) Yankee Culture Indictment

(00:16:30) Judge vs. Bonds

(00:25:20) Comparing Judge To Griffey

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the Philadelphia 76ers' rare healthy lineup and the controversy surrounding Joel Embiid's practice habits. They transition into a debate about Yankees fan interference and Aaron Judge's pointed comments regarding the team's roster strategy. Additionally, they explore a surprising story from Enes Kanter Freedom about NBA players receiving free OnlyFans access during the 2020 bubble season.

(00:01:20) 76ers Practice Scandal

(00:06:10) Yankees Fan Interference

(00:14:15) NBA Bubble Scandal

(00:18:45) Yankees Pitching Strategy

(00:27:00) Craig’s Meatball Recipe

(00:30:30) Aaron Judge’s Ultimatum

Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Yankees' season-ending loss and questions why the team struggles to remain tough in the postseason. He critiques specific managerial decisions by Aaron Boone and debates whether Brian Cashman should receive a contract extension. Callers join to discuss roster roadblocks and how the pressure of the franchise's championship drought affects current players.

(00:01:27) Yankees Season Autopsy

(00:05:04) Aaron Boone Criticism

(00:07:48) Questioning Yankee Toughness

(00:17:34) Roster Construction Debate

(00:20:58) Historical Postseason Failures