In Episode 96 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre dive into the Yankees' rollercoaster week. They cover a rough series split against Tampa Bay and Cleveland, the controversial Aaron Judge non-home run, Devin Williams' ongoing struggles as the closer, and the current state of the Yankees' roster a month into the 2025 season. Plus, they tackle Yankees trivia, spotlight rising star Ben Rice, discuss Anthony Volpe’s underperformance, and look ahead to the upcoming series against Baltimore and Pittsburgh.

DIscussion Topics:

• Yankees’ current record (15-10) and first-place standing in the AL East
• Recap of the Yankees' last week: 2-1 vs. Tampa Bay, 1-2 vs. Cleveland
• The Aaron Judge "non-home run" controversy and MLB officiating issues
• Devin Williams' collapse in the closer role (and who should replace him)
• Ben Rice’s strong first full season and future potential
• Anthony Volpe and Jazz Chisholm’s batting struggles
• Trade rumors, injury updates (DJ LeMahieu, Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton), and roster management
• This week’s Yankees trivia: Last HR at old Yankee Stadium and first HR at new Yankee Stadium
• This Week in Yankees History: Comebacks, Grand Slams, and Monument Park moments

Yankees Trivia 🤔

• 4 Yankee pitchers have hit grand slams. Who are they?
• Answer: Don Larsen, Red Ruffing, Spud Chandler, Mel Stottlemyre
• This episode: Who last HR at ‘Old’ Yankee Stadium 2008? And Who hit the first HR at new Yankee Stadium 2009?

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In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down the Yankees' recent performance as they sit atop the AL East. The duo reflects on the team’s 5-1 stretch, key player contributions from Aaron Judge, Clark Schmidt, and Ben Rice, and the impact of questionable umpiring around MLB—especially concerning Jazz Chisholm's suspension. They celebrate Yankees history with notable "This Week in Yankee History" facts and engage listeners with a new trivia question. The show blends current game analysis, nostalgic throwbacks, and minor league updates with a touch of humor and fan celebration—including a birthday shoutout to the Podcast Padre.

Yankees Team Updates

• Current record: 12–7, leading the AL East
• Recent performance: 5–1 since last episode
• Series updates: Giants (1–2), Royals (sweep), Rays series in progress

Player Highlights

• Aaron Judge: Batting .389 with a 1.256 OPS; on a tear
• Clark Schmidt: Return from IL with strong debut
• Ben Rice: Batting .302 with 5 HRs; breakout performance
• Jazz Chisholm: Discussed his suspension, appeal, and strike zone frustrations

Yankees History Segments

• April 18, 1923: Yankee Stadium opens (Babe Ruth HR)
• Other dates:
• Mickey Mantle's debut (1951)
• Elston Howard's debut (1955)
• Munson named captain (1976)
• Yankees first to wear uniform numbers (1929)

Yankees Trivia 🤔

• In 1968, what Yankee outfielder pitched in both games of a doubleheader?
• Answer: Rocky Colavito
• This episode: 4 Yankee pitchers have hit grand slams. Who are they?

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In Episode 94, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a tough stretch for the Yankees. From Marcus Stroman’s struggles and injury concerns to Jazz Chisholm’s whiff-heavy approach, there’s plenty to discuss. The episode highlights standout performances from Judge, Fried, and Grisham, questioning some curious lineup decisions, and rallying against the overreliance on the long ball. Plus, we’ve got updates from around the AL, trivia, and a heartwarming Hambino comeback story you won’t want to miss.

Yankees Recap & Analysis

• Yankees stand at 7–6, trailing the Blue Jays by half a game
• Recap of series vs. Pirates, Tigers, and Giants
• Cold weather impacts and questionable game decisions
• Marcus Stroman’s injury scare and fan backlash
• Max Fried showing signs of ace potential
• Jazz Chisholm’s 22 strikeouts: time to reset?

Lineup Talk

• Volpe's steady start at the plate
• Grisham and Judge leading by example
• Chisholm’s approach under the microscope
• Questions about lineup consistency and bench utilization (e.g., Peraza)

Around the League

• AL East parity: No clear early front-runner
• Detroit and Texas emerge as early bright spots
• National League? Who cares… sort of

This Week in Yankee History

• Matsui’s grand entrance (2003)
• Yankees debut the pinstripes (1912)
• The first “Yankees” game (1913)
• Mickey Mantle’s indoor home run (1965)
• And... the Titanic connection?

Shoutouts:

• Alex whiffs on trivia
• Matt C
• Herman Brian

Yankees Trivia 🤔

• Who was the first Yankee to have his number retired?
• Answer: Lou Gehrig
• This episode: In 1968, what Yankee outfielder pitched in both games of a doubleheader?

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