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Craig Carton and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle are joined by legendary Yankees radio voice Suzyn Waldman

Breaking news from The Carton Show on WFAN—and it’s not good for Mets fans. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react LIVE to the so-called “999 Challenge” coming to Citi Field… but when the details come out, things get heated FAST.

Baseball is BACK and the energy is off the charts on the Carton Show! Craig Carton and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle kick off Opening Day with pure excitement as the New York Yankees begin their 2026 season. From the magic and nostalgia of Opening Day to why fans should STILL believe in this Yankees team, the guys bring the passion early.

Opening Day brings excitement, but also a familiar debate just how good are the Yankees really? With a roster that looks dominant on paper, expectations are sky-high as the season begins. The conversation centers on whether this team is clearly the class of the American League or if lingering doubts from last year still cast a shadow over the hype.

Evan and Tiki dig into why the Yankees’ lineup and rotation stand out, where they may have improved, and why some concerns—especially around the bullpen and long-term trust—haven’t gone away. They also explore how fans balance early-season optimism with the reality that everything will ultimately be judged by what happens in October.

Ron Darling calls in and we discuss the new baseball season focusing on the Mets future.

It's Opening Day for the Yanks and Boomer has concerns about their pitching staff.

Legendary New York Yankees Spanish play-by-play voice Ricky Ricardo joins the Carton Show to break down everything from the World Baseball Classic to the start of the 2026 Yankees season. Ricky shares his wild stories from the Miami nightlife at Club Eleven , explains why Latin American baseball fans just do it better , and gives us the ultimate insider scoop on Aaron Judge’s mindset after a tough postseason.

The legendary Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala from The Sopranos and Blue Bloods) stops by The Carton Show on WFAN to hang out with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle! Steve dives deep into the archives to share incredible, never-before-heard stories about James Gandolfini’s legendary generosity, the "unspoken rules" real-life wiseguys expected the cast to follow, and why he actually took a pay cut to leave Las Vegas for the role of a lifetime.

The hosts of WFAN react to the Red Storm punching its ticket to the Round of 16 for the first time since 1999, setting up a showdown against the tournament's No. 1 overall seed, Duke.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into a spirited Yankees debate over how much analytics should shape a lineup and whether the numbers are pointing toward changes fans may not want to hear. At the center of it all is a bold idea Roberts has pushed for years: Aaron Judge leading off to get more plate appearances and create more scoring opportunities.

From a data-built lineup that puts Trent Grisham in a premium spot to a larger argument about Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman, and the balance between information and feel, the conversation touches every nerve Yankees fans have. They also get into growing doubts about Jason Dominguez, what the team really believes about its young talent, and how long the Yankees should stick with struggling veterans before making a change.