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An unbelievable and emotional story out of Opening Day at Citi Field. During the Mets’ home opener, a fan suffered a medical emergency in the stands — but thanks to quick action from a Good Samaritan, an ER doctor, NYPD, and stadium staff, his life was saved.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the incredible chain of events, including firsthand accounts from the doctor and the fan who performed CPR. From chaos to celebration, this is one of the most powerful sports stories you’ll hear all year.

Plus, reactions to the Mets’ win, the Yankees staying undefeated, and more from a packed Friday show.

The NCAA Tournament intensity is reaching another level as St. John’s resurgence collides with Duke’s high expectations. With a Final Four feel in the air, the conversation dives into whether this red-hot St. John’s team is truly destined for a breakthrough or if Duke will reassert its dominance when it matters most.

From Rick Pitino’s remarkable redemption arc to questions about Duke’s vulnerability, the discussion explores key matchups, coaching contrasts, and the rise of standout talent like Cameron Boozer. The episode also zooms out to examine a stacked region featuring powerhouse programs, breaking down why this stretch of March Madness feels as wide open—and as compelling—as ever.

Opening Day delivered exactly what Mets fans were craving a win, a fresh identity, and plenty of reasons for optimism. The guys break down how the Mets manufactured runs, battled through tough at-bats, and showed off a new offensive approach that could define their season.

They also dive into the full ballpark experience, from traffic headaches and quirky fan challenges to a bizarre on-field moment involving a dead bird. Plus, Evan shares a wild personal story involving a lost wallet that somehow finds its way back, adding another unforgettable layer to an already eventful day at the ballpark.

We started with the Mets win over the Pirates on Opening Day. Oneil Cruz had a rough day in the field and at the plate. Gio loved the Mets offensive performance as well.

Tommy the Generational Talent is joined by Legendary Comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

It’s a chaotic Opening Day edition of The Carton Show on WFAN! Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to a HUGE start to the baseball season, the Yankees dominate, the Mets survive late drama, and things get hilariously off the rails.

Opening Day is HERE and the New York Yankees wasted no time making a statement with a dominant 7-0 win but somehow the biggest story might be the Netflix broadcast disaster

The Yankees kicked off their season with a convincing win, but that wasn’t what had fans talking. Evan and Tiki break down the overwhelming reaction to Netflix’s Opening Day broadcast, where production choices, missed moments, and constant distractions left viewers frustrated. Instead of celebrating a strong performance, the focus shifted to how the game was presented—and why it didn’t sit well with diehard fans.

They dig into what actually happened on the field, including Max Fried’s dominant outing and the lineup’s aggressive approach, while debating whether fans were nitpicking or justified in their complaints. The conversation also touches on modern sports viewing habits, the balance between entertainment and gameplay, and how a clean win can still spark controversy when the broadcast gets in the way.

Keith Hernandez joins us to talk about Mets Opening Day and what we can expect this season with all the new guys.

Yanks win in SF despite Judge going 0-5. However, is the MLB turning off fans with what comes across as a money-grab?