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Craig and Big Mac break down the Yankees' Game 1 win over the Red Sox, focusing on Cam Schlittler’s historic performance and Ben Rice’s power. They praise Aaron Boone’s trust in his young starters and highlight the success of the organization's homegrown talent heading into Game 2.

(00:01:00) Schlittler and Rice Dominate

(00:05:12) Fans Mistake Mound Visit

(00:08:31) Managerial Decision Comparisons

(00:10:28) Homegrown Talent Success

Cam Schlittler dominated the Red Sox again, and Aaron Boone made the kind of old-school decision Yankees fans have been begging to see. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash break down Boone pushing Schlittler past 110 pitches, why Boston’s early hook of Peyton Tolle backfired, and how trusting the starter helped set the tone for a convincing Yankees win.

The bigger takeaway may be the Yankees’ postseason identity. Instead of living and dying with Aaron Judge and home runs, this team can lean on a dominant rotation. After Schlittler’s latest performance against Boston, the crew argues Boone has to keep riding his starting pitching if the Yankees are going to make a deep October run.

We talked about the Giants QB situation with Jameis Winston and now JJ McCarthy and the upcoming game against the Cardinals.

Yanks beat up the Red Sox thanks to a dominant performance by Cam Schlittler and two homers including a grand slam by Ben Rice, who Gio said Boomer is ‘in love with’. Boomer expects a big performance from Max Fried tonight.

Emmanuel Berbari joins to discuss the Yankees' Game 1 postseason matchup and the reasoning behind starting Anthony Volpe at second base. He analyzes Aaron Boone's decision to carry 16 position players and how Giancarlo Stanton will be utilized as a pinch hitter. The segment also covers the contrast between the success of New York teams and recent struggles in Philadelphia sports.

(00:01:00) New York Philly Rivalry

(00:02:43) Emmanuel Berbari Interview

(00:03:23) Yankees Lineup Strategy

Suzyn Waldman joins Big Mac to discuss the Yankees' Wild Card roster decisions, specifically why Giancarlo Stanton is active while Aaron Judge remains sidelined. They examine the logic behind starting Anthony Volpe over Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the potential for a low-scoring series against the Red Sox. Waldman also shares concerns about the team's defensive lapses heading into the postseason.

(00:01:26) Judge Left Off Roster

(00:05:38) Yankees Lineup Decisions

(00:10:54) Playoff Defensive Concerns

Yankees play-by-play announcer Dave Sims joins the program at Yankee Stadium to discuss the postseason roster and Anthony Volpe's move to second base. He shares his perspective on the matchup against the Red Sox, reflects on his legendary stories involving Ichiro Suzuki, and looks back at his early career at WFAN as The Soul Man.

(00:01:00) Yankees Playoff Roster Analysis

(00:04:13) Red Sox Matchup Concerns

(00:06:07) Yankees Pitching Rotation Strategy

(00:09:41) Memories Of Ichiro Suzuki

(00:14:17) Career History At WFAN

Craig and Big Mac broadcast live from Yankee Stadium to discuss Aaron Judge missing the Wild Card roster due to a calf strain. They analyze the roster strategy behind carrying sixteen position players and debate Giancarlo Stanton's role in the series against the Red Sox.

(00:01:00) Yankee Roster Breakdown

(00:07:14) Boone's Managerial Pressure

(00:10:25) Stanton's Roster Inclusion

Aaron Judge is officially off the Yankees’ Wild Card roster, forcing New York into its biggest postseason test without its superstar. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether the Yankees made the right call protecting Judge, who wanted to play despite the injury risk, and why his absence cannot become an excuse if they lose to Boston.

The Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy. He will be the backup for Jameis, but this puts him on notice. Gio seems to have changed his tune on McCarthy, and likes this addition for the Giants.