The marathon is over, and the postseason is finally here. In Episode 114 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre wrap up the Yankees’ 94–68 regular season, reflect on the ups and downs that defined the summer, and preview the highly anticipated Wild Card series against the Red Sox. From déjà vu records to the dangers of Chapman in October, the guys dive into how the Yankees match up against Boston and what it will take to survive and advance.
The conversation also covers MVP debates between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh, Stanton’s jaw-dropping home runs, surprising strikeout stats, and the key role players like Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger will need to play. The hosts then look across the league, making bold playoff predictions—including a potential Yankees vs. Brewers World Series matchup. Plus, a brand-new trivia challenge asks fans to name the five Yankees who’ve homered twice in the same inning.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Yankees finish 94–68, tied with Toronto but lose division on tiebreaker
- Looking back at the streaks that defined the season
- Postseason roster outlook: sticking with the same 26 players
- MVP debate: Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh (deep stat dive)
- Stanton’s monster home runs to dead center and Monument Park
- Surprising strikeout leaders: Judge, Volpe, Chisholm, Grisham
- Props to Cody Bellinger, Ben Rice, and Giancarlo Stanton’s bounce-back
- Wild Card series preview: Yankees vs. Red Sox, all games at Yankee Stadium
- Rotation and bullpen breakdown for the playoffs
- League-wide playoff predictions: NL and AL outlooks
Yankees Trivia 🤔
Who is the Yankees’ all-time leader in total bases
Answer: Babe Ruth – 5,131
This episode: Name the 5 Yankees who have hit two homeruns in the same inning.
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