The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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

Craig and Big Mac discuss Enes Kanter Freedom’s claim that NBA players received special access to OnlyFans during the bubble. They also preview upcoming Giants and Broncos games while debating whether Carlos Rodón was overused during the Yankees' postseason run.

(00:01:00) NBA Bubble OnlyFans Secret

(00:04:18) Sean Payton Play-Calling Duties

(00:06:23) Yankees Postseason Pitching Debate

Craig and Chris McMonigle discuss Boomer Esiason's induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame and Craig's decision to prioritize the show over the event. They also analyze the Yankees' postseason exit, focusing on Aaron Boone's lineup choices and roster management.

(00:01:00) Boomer's Hall Of Fame

(00:04:27) Yankees Lineup Critique

(00:11:41) Breece Hall Status

Big Mac and the crew break down the Yankees' postseason exit and Jazz Chisholm's reaction to being booed by the Bronx faithful. They also debate Aaron Boone's impact on player performance and the perceived lack of energy in the dugout during high-stakes games.

(00:02:40) Yankee Parody Song

(00:03:51) Spencer Jones Play

(00:04:24) Yankees Dugout Energy

(00:06:31) Chisholm Getting Booed

(00:12:43) Aaron Boone's Future

Big Mac and Carton react to reports of Knicks star OG Anunoby reaching out to a social media creator before shifting focus to the Yankees' disappointing postseason exit. They debate if a recent Knicks championship makes the baseball loss easier to swallow and discuss potential free-agent targets like Luis Arraez.

(00:01:34) OG Anunoby Social News

(00:04:07) Knicks Versus Yankees Debate

(00:08:59) Yankees Roster Needs

(00:11:24) Comfort Food Segment

The Carton Show analyzes the New York Yankees' collapse against the Tampa Bay Rays, focusing on the team's lack of fight and questionable managerial decisions. They specifically target Aaron Boone’s choice to lead off with Trent Grisham as "malpractice" while debating the need for a total organizational culture change.

(00:01:00) Critique Of Post-Game Show

(00:03:21) Yankees Management Under Fire

(00:07:51) Boone Strategy Malpractice

(00:14:04) Culture Change Debate

(00:18:57) MLB Rule Change Proposals

C-Mac breaks down the New York Yankees' disappointing playoff exit, highlighting Max Fried's critical mistake and Aaron Judge's ongoing postseason struggles. They discuss the team's perceived lack of mental toughness and debate whether manager Aaron Boone is to blame for the team's inability to execute in big moments.

(00:01:00) Yankees Postseason Breakdown

(00:05:36) Fan Interference Debate

(00:11:24) Aaron Boone Debate

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle express frustration over the New York Yankees' early exit from the postseason after a disappointing loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. They argue that owner Hal Steinbrenner needs to address the fanbase directly regarding his commitment to winning and his faith in the current management.

(00:01:00) Yankees Postseason Collapse

(00:02:34) Demanding Steinbrenner’s Accountability

(00:05:23) Management Stability Concerns

(00:09:53) Hal vs. George Ownership