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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