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With the NBA back, the conversation turns into a “what counts as success?” checklist for every team in town, and the answers get blunt fast. For the Knicks, it’s simple: anything short of the NBA Finals is a massive disappointment, and the window is not staying open forever. For the Yankees, the standard is even harsher: win the World Series, period, no matter who’s on the other side. The Mets are trickier, with the floor rising from “make the playoffs” to “get to the Division Series,” because the quick exit versions of October do not count as progress anymore.

Then the focus shifts to football, and the Giants get put under the microscope. With the offseason still unfolding, the expectations are more complicated, but the baseline is clear: competence, a winning season, and being in the mix late. The division suddenly feels more open than it did a year ago, which raises the pressure even more. And looming in the background is the Jets wild card, because one aggressive move at quarterback could instantly change the entire expectation game.

A full-state-of-the-union debate on New York sports standards, pressure points, and what “successful” really means for 2026.

We started with the Olympic hockey games yesterday. After a short detour about Sam Darnold's taxes, we got on the MLB work stoppage that’s coming next year, a salary cap and a salary floor.

Is Jalen Brunson really worth over $400 MILLION… and should NBA stars get paid if they sit out games?! On this heated segment of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle go OFF on the future of the New York Knicks superstar and the massive contract numbers coming his way.

A stunning off-field scandal rocks baseball as MLBPA chief Tony Clark resigns amid revelations of an inappropriate relationship, sending shockwaves through the sport at the worst possible time. What does this mean for the balance of power between players and owners? Could this leadership vacuum hand Rob Manfred and the owners the leverage they’ve been waiting for?

The discussion dives into the looming labor battle, the growing push for a salary cap, and why the appointment of a hardline interim leader could push both sides toward a damaging showdown. Would either side actually sacrifice games to win the war? And after the lessons of past strikes, is baseball heading toward another lost season with nothing to show for it?

Plus, the guys debate competitive balance, small-market frustrations, deferred mega-contracts, and the uncomfortable question every fan must answer: Would you give up a season to “fix” the sport?

If you care about the future of baseball, this is a conversation you can’t ignore. ⚾

Tony Clark resigned from the MLBPA after having an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law who also works there. This is real bad timing with a work stoppage looming next year.

BIG interview on the Carton Show as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle welcome Carlos Mendoza to talk EVERYTHING about the New York Mets heading into the season.

Major League Baseball rocked today as MLBPA executive director Tony Clark steps down amidst explosive allegations! From alleged misappropriation of union funds to a jaw-dropping personal scandal involving his sister-in-law, the drama has it all.

Did Aaron Judge really blast the Yankees’ offseason, or did everyone hear what they wanted to hear?

After one viral quote from spring training set social media on fire, we break down the FULL context of Judge’s comments, including the positive answer most people ignored. Was his frustration about the team’s direction, or simply the long wait to re-sign Cody Bellinger and key pieces?

The debate gets heated as opinions clash over leadership, loyalty, expectations of “Yankees baseball,” and whether fans are projecting their own frustrations onto the captain. Does Judge actually support “running it back,” or was he subtly calling for more moves? And how much freedom has a three-time MVP earned to speak his mind?

Hill released. Tua questionable for next year. Dolphins are in full tank mode.

Chaos kicks off the show as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle go OFF on fans already panicking about a potential MLB shutdown… years before it happens. Why worry about tomorrow when baseball is about to start NOW? Meanwhile, the guys break down the stunning ruling involving Woody Johnson, the New York Jets, and the battle between players and owners over public report cards. Why did the National Football League side with ownership and what does it mean for players across the league?