The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

The discussion focuses on the mysterious 11-day media silence following Kyle Shanahan’s severe car accident and reports of a potential cover-up by police. They examine why journalists and insiders like Chris Simms withheld information out of personal friendship until the San Francisco 49ers officially disclosed the crash. Finally, they cover Shanahan's press conference where he took full responsibility for the distracted driving incident.

(00:01:07) Kyle Shanahan Accident Details

(00:02:39) Alleged Media Blackout Discussion

(00:07:32) Chris Simms Friendship Conflict

(00:11:31) Shanahan Admits Fault Publicly

(00:15:12) Pool Noodle Safety Hack

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the New York Giants' path to the playoffs and the evolution of Jaxson Dart. They also react to Plaxico Burress's viral comparison between his time with the New York Jets and his prison sentence. Additionally, the conversation turns to a heated debate over Jets rookie David Bailey and local geography.

(00:01:00) Giants Playoff Potential

(00:09:48) Plaxico Burress Viral Comments

(00:18:10) Jets David Bailey Debate

(00:23:23) Long Island Geography Banter

Will Warren and the Yankees were hammered by the Phillies on Sunday night, losing their chance of a three-game sweep. A fired-up Chris McMonigle reacts to the series finale, Warren's continued struggles, Jose Caballero's diminishing value, Cody Bellinger's hamstring injury, and the series as a whole, including Cam Schlittler's dominating outing in the series opener. Plus, more trade deadline talk and what moves will help the Yanks regain control of the AL East.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

6:41 - Reacting to Bellinger heading to the 10-day IL and how devastating it is for a lineup already missing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.

14:18 - Comparing Anthony Volpe's hot bat to Caballero's struggles, and why playing Amed Rosario isn't working right now.

22:04 - Breaking down Cam Schlittler's masterpiece and his vastly improved curveball.

27:10 - Praising the elite back-end of the bullpen, which Chris says has become one of the best in baseball.

45:11 - Chris vents about the umpires targeting Caballero with pitch clock rules and a ridiculous "intentional drop" call.

54:02 - Reacting to the series finale and Will Warren getting lit up again.

1:05:03 - Debating if the Yankees should call up red-hot prospect George Lombard after the trade deadline passes.

1:09:51 - Shill or Shame Segment

1:13:11 - Discussing Matt Blake's impact, the steep asking price for Mason Miller, and whether the Yankees should trade for George Springer.

1:29:04 - Looking ahead to the four-game series in Chicago and setting up Thursday's trade deadline deep-dive episode.

Hoff chats with Anthony DiComo about the Mets ahead of the trade deadline.

McMonigle breaks down the devastating injury news for the New York Yankees and explores how Cody Bellinger's absence shifts their trade deadline priorities. He weighs the benefits of adding stars like Mason Miller or Luis Arraez against the current lineup's offensive struggles. The segment also features insights on LeBron James joining the 76ers, the New York Giants' cultural overhaul, and the superstitious polo curse.

(00:01:50) McMonigle Solo Intro

(00:06:45) Yankees Pitching Dominance

(00:11:50) Brian Cashman Strategy

(00:17:10) Postseason Hitting Concerns

(00:21:43) Music Banter Segment

(00:26:30) Bills Uniform Outrage

(00:31:42) LeBron 76ers Move

(00:36:15) Knicks Rivalry Discussion

(00:41:20) Mets Fan Call

(00:26:35) Mets Movie Controversy

(00:31:55) Francisco Lindor Rumors

(00:18:15) Giants Coaching Hopes

(00:25:55) Berbari Joins Show

(00:31:45) The Polo Curse

(00:41:15) Final Injury Update

Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Yankees' trade deadline needs, suggesting that elite arms like Tarik Skubal or Mason Miller might be more valuable than minor offensive tweaks. He debates with callers about the team's struggling lineup and upcoming stars while also finding time to joke about the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

(00:01:20) Yankees Series Recap

(00:05:15) Trade Deadline Strategy

(00:21:06) Red Hot Chili Peppers

(00:24:45) Elite Pitching Targets

(00:31:30) Fan Reaction Segment

(00:43:00) Sports News Update

McMonigle reacts to the Buffalo Bills' widely criticized new uniforms and Mike Vrabel’s clever use of a puppy to disarm the media. They also break down the New York Yankees' trade deadline strategy, debating whether the team should prioritize a dominant rotation or offensive upgrades like Luis Arraez.

(00:01:20) Bills Uniform Criticism

(00:05:15) Vrabel's Puppy Presser

(00:10:53) Host Dog Allergy Stories

(00:17:06) Yankees Trade Deadline Strategy

(00:31:14) LeBron's 76ers New York Connection

(00:41:00) Craig's Bizarre Candy Preferences

(00:46:49) Machado And Yankees Trades