The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Chris McMonigle reacts to all the latest trade deadline drama, including the Yankees parting with four prospects for Nationals slugger Luis Garcia Jr. C-Mac gives his thoughts on the move and where Garcia will fit when/if the Yanks are fully healthy. Plus, reactions to the Camilo Doval trade, Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and what it means for baseball moving forward, and breaking down the Yankees taking a series from the Cubs in Chicago despite the offense continuing to struggle.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

6:20 - Reacting to the Yankees trading for Luis Garcia Jr., who boasts the highest slugging percentage in the National League. Is he a perfect positional fit? No, but the offense desperately needed his bat.

19:50 - Breaking down Bob Nightengale's report that the Padres rejected a deal sending Will Warren to San Diego for rental reliever Adrian Morejon.

28:10 - An honest, frustrating look at Jazz Chisholm's terrible at-bats, his constant swinging and missing at breaking balls in the dirt, and why his struggles are a huge problem for the team right now.

33:30 - McMonigle goes off on the Brewers, Rays, and the rest of the league for letting the Dodgers swoop in and trade for Tarik Skubal without putting up a real fight.

46:00 - Calling out the Toronto Blue Jays as absolute "frauds" for selling off ace Kevin Gausman to the Cubs after claiming they had built a championship-caliber roster.

49:25 - Exploring the Yankees' dire need for a catcher, looking at the numbers for potential targets like Tyler Stephenson and Adley Rutschman.

54:25 - A breakdown of the excellent starting pitching against Chicago, featuring Will Warren, Max Fried, and Gerrit Cole. Plus, why Spencer Jones needs to play every day and why Jasson Dominguez is struggling in the outfield.

Carton and Big Mac react to a quiet trade deadline for the Yankees that left the organization without a new starting catcher or bullpen depth. They debate the acquisition of Luis Garcia Jr. and express deep concern over divisional rivals like the Red Sox and Rays making aggressive moves to improve.

(00:01:45) Yankees Trade Deadline Panic

(00:05:55) Luis Garcia Hitting Debate

(00:17:40) Dodgers Massive Spending Advantage

(00:24:35) Yankees Catching Search Crisis

(00:36:40) Bizarre Dodgers First Pitch

(00:48:10) Mets Sell Luke Weaver

(00:59:15) Red Sox Acquire Rutschman

(01:13:35) Official Yankees Lineup Revealed

(01:23:30) Final Trade Deadline Reaction

(01:28:15) Big Mac Slams Cashman

Craig and Big Mac analyze the New York Yankees' lack of movement as the MLB trade deadline approaches while rivals secure key players. They debate the Dodgers' aggressive spending habits and the Detroit Tigers' decision to move Tarik Skubal. The segment wraps up with a humorous look at Big Mac's interview style during a recent conversation with Jaxson Dart.

(00:01:20) Yankees Trade Deadline Panic

(00:05:10) Best Hitter Acquisition Debate

(00:09:35) Assessing Brian Cashman's Strategy

(00:17:00) Dodgers Aggressive Deadline Moves

(00:22:14) Rival Catcher Deals Official

(00:28:00) Big Mac's Interviewing Style

Carton and Chris McMonigle discuss a bizarre Dodgers first pitch ceremony involving the children of murder victims on the Carton Show. They critique the Yankees' lack of activity at the MLB trade deadline while analyzing rumors of a massive overpay by the Red Sox for a catcher. The segment transitions into a debate over American flag etiquette and proper behavior during the broadcast.

(00:01:20) Weird Dodgers First Pitch

(00:05:30) Privacy After Family Tragedy

(00:09:41) MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy

(00:13:15) Yankees Catcher Search Crisis

(00:17:15) Rutschman Trade Overpay

(00:22:50) American League Outlook

(00:37:54) Final Hour Trade Countdown

(00:41:43) Red Sox Trade Evaluation

(00:46:12) Trade Deadline Final Countdown

(00:50:42) Show Etiquette Discussion