The Chase for 28 - A Yankees Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

The 2025 season is in the books, and the Chase for 28 crew is officially back in the Batcave to launch Hot Stove season! In Episode 116, Chris and the Podcast Padre dive deep into the Yankees’ offseason outlook—reacting to the Blue Jays’ World Series run, evaluating trade rumors, and debating the franchise’s future direction. From Bryce Harper trade chatter to Bo Bichette speculation and frustration over Anthony Volpe’s stagnant development, this episode is a rollercoaster of offseason energy, sarcasm, and genuine fandom.

The guys dissect the Yankees’ analytics-heavy approach, Cashman’s long leash, and why simply “making the playoffs” isn’t enough for this franchise anymore. They review potential free agents, trade targets like Skubal and Skenes, and discuss how youth, health, and smarter at-bats could reshape the 2026 roster.

Topics Discussed:

• Yankees’ 2025 playoff exit and Toronto’s World Series appearance
• Volpe’s struggles and whether he’s still the “shortstop of the future”
• Frustration with Boone and Cashman’s job security
• Bryce Harper trade rumor—would you send Stanton to Philly to make it happen?
• Offseason needs: contact hitters, reliable outfielders, and a balanced lineup
• Possible targets: Harper (PHI), Bo Bichette (TOR), Skubal (DET), Skenes (PIT), Kyle Tucker (CHC)
• Free agent breakdowns: Bellinger, Realmuto, Schwarber, Conforto, Gurriel Jr.
• Discussion on potential moves: Rice as a full-time catcher, Domínguez and Jones in the outfield
• Analytics vs. baseball IQ: the Yankees’ identity crisis
• Cole, Rodón, and health updates ahead of 2026
• Listener mailbag: Couzini calls for Boone’s firing and praises Don Mattingly

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Who has the most wins in a single season for NY?

Answer: Jack Chesbro, 41 W in 1904

This episode: Who is the only team in the AL the Yankees have never faced in the playoffs?

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The 2025 Yankees season is officially over. In this emotional instant reaction episode, Chris and the Podcast Paisan (AJ) host what feels like the Bronx Bombers’ postseason wake. The Yankees’ offense went silent once again, managing only three hits through eight innings before falling 5–2 to the Blue Jays in Game 4. Despite Cam Schlittler’s strong start, sloppy defense from Jazz Chisholm and a quiet lineup sealed their fate.

Chris and AJ unpack the collapse—Volpe’s alarming strikeout rate, the team’s one-dimensional hitting philosophy, and Boone’s ongoing managerial issues. From comparing the Yankees’ analytical approach to other AL contenders to venting about situational hitting and poor at-bats, the guys reflect on a season of “what ifs.” They also share lighter moments about fandom, future roster shakeups, and what comes next for Chase for 28 as they look toward 2026.

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In this special episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre go beyond the Bronx with a family day to remember. Broadcasting live from Studio C, the duo shares their experience participating in the Guinness World Record-setting “Big Catch” event at Yogi Berra Stadium—joined by Yankee legends like Willie Randolph and Ron Guidry.

Meanwhile, the Yankees keep their playoff hopes alive in dramatic fashion as Ben Rice delivers a clutch extra-innings grand slam against the Orioles. With Toronto’s lead shrinking, the guys break down what the final week of the season looks like, including the importance of head-to-head tiebreakers, and what it will take for the Yankees to punch their ticket to October baseball. Plus, the boys chime in, SeatGeek powers the pod, and listeners get a sneak peek at upcoming playoff postgame minisodes.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Recording live during Yankees–Orioles extra innings thriller
• Ben Rice’s clutch grand slam & his impact this season
• Yankees cut Toronto’s lead to two games with one week to play
• Recap of the Guinness World Record “Big Catch” event at Yogi Berra Stadium
• Yankee legends on hand: Willie Randolph, Ron Guidry, Lee Mazzilli, and more
• Toronto’s struggles and playoff race implications
• Final homestand preview: White Sox & Orioles at Yankee Stadium
• Jazz Chisholm’s 30–30 season & Mantle’s perspective on milestones
• Listener engagement: voicemails and trivia teased for next episode
• Postseason plans: daily postgame mini-episodes during the playoffs

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• DJ LeMahieu Hits 100th HR
• Don’t Be Fooled By Gallo
• Are the Yankees this good?
• Cubs DFA Clint Frazier

• Overall Record: 42-16, 1st AL East
• Lead TB 7, MLB 4.0 (LAD & NYM)
• Record this week (Fri-Sun): 2-1
• MIN 2-1
• Currently Playing
• CHC (23-34, 4th NLC)
• Yankees Win 2-1 in 13

• CHC 6/11-6/12
• TB 6/14-6/16
• @TOR 6/17-6/19

• Who is the Yankees all-time leader in striking out?

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• AJ went to a Yankee game!
• Yankees Split with Rays
• Yankees Sweep Angels
• Welcome to the Bronx Matt Carpenter
• Yankees linked to pair of top catchers on trade market, face competition from 2 AL contenders
• Beltran Likes To Know What Pitch Is Coming
• Yankees Sweep Tigers
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• Overall Record: 39-15, 1st AL East
• Lead TOR 7.5, MLB 3.5 (LAD & NYM)
• Record this week (Fri-Sun): 8-2
• TB - 2-2
• LAA - 3-0
• DET - 3-0

• Gleyber Torres - 5 G, 7/19 .368, 2 2B, 2 HR, SB
• Jose Trevino - 5 G, 5/11 .455, HR, 1 K
• Nestor Cortez - 7.0 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K
• Jameson Taillon - 8.0 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 5 K
• Jordan Montgomery - 7.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, BB, 4 K
• Gerrit Cole - 6.0 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 10 K

• @MIN 6/7-6/9
• CHC 6/10-6/12

• A Conversation with Chris' Dad!

• Phillies Fire Joe Girardi

• Who holds the Yankees record for most steals of home?

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• Placed RHP Jonathan Loáisiga on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 5/23) with right shoulder inflammation.
• Placed DH/OF Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain.
• Aroldis Chapman is headed to the 15-day injured list with left Achilles tendinitis.
• Chad Green will be undergoing Tommy John surgery
• Josh Donaldson comments

• Overall Record: 33-13, 1st AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 5-3
• CHW - 1-2
• BAL - 2-1
• TB - 1-0
• Currently playing TB (26-18, 2nd AL East)
• 2-0

• Chase for 28 Players of the Month
• Aaron Judge
• Nestor Cortez

• 5/28-5/29 @ TB
• 5/31-6/2 LAA
• 6/3-6/5 DET

• AA - Anthony Volpe thoughts

• Which current Yankees have been selected to both the American and National League All-Star teams during their careers?

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• Best Record in Baseball
• RHP Chad Green exits game with right forearm discomfort
• RHP Luis Gil exits Triple-A start with right elbow discomfort
• Tommy John Surgery Expected
• Britton began a flat-ground throwing program in February and is throwing from distances of 120 feet. The Yankees expect that he will soon graduate to throwing from a bullpen mound. There is optimism that Britton could return to the big leagues this August or September.
• Don’t Offer Judge Anything Until Season Ends
• Yankees’ announcing teams are clearly inferior to Mets’ voices

• Overall Record: 28-10, 1st AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 5-2
• CHW - 2-1 (3/4)
• BAL - 3-1
• Currently playing CHW (19-19, 2nd AL Central)
• Friday PPD to 5/22 @ 7:08

• Stanton
• Judge

• Hicks

• 5/21-5/22 CHW
• 5/23-5/25 BAL
• 5/26-5/29 @ TB

• HA - On Wednesday, the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades placed catcher Austin Wells on the seven-day injured list for an undisclosed reason. On Thursday, former first-round draft pick Anthony Seigler was promoted from the Low-A Tampa Tarpons to replace Wells on the Hudson Valley roster.

• When was the last season in which the Yankees did not post a winning record after the All-Star break?

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• Best Record in Baseball
• Yankees Best 30-Game Starts All-Time
• Yankees sign former All-Star RHP Danny Salazar

• Overall Record: 23-8, 1st AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 5-1
• TEX - 2-1
• TOR - 2-0
• CHW - 1-0
• Currently playing CHW (14-15, 2nd AL Central)

• Stanton - 5 G, 6/18 (.333), 4 HR, 12 RBI, 2 BB
• Judge - 6 G, 7/23 (.304), 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 BB
• LeMahieu - 6 G, 7/20, 4 2B, 4 BB
• Honorable Hot - Rizzo, Torres

• Hicks - 0/16, IKF - 0/12

• 5/13-5/15 @ CHW
• 5/16-5/19 @ BAL
• 5/20-5/23 CHW

• AAA - Oswald Peraza - 20/97 (.206), 5 2B, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R, 7 BB, 21 K, 7 SB
• AA - Anthony Volpe - 16/96 (.196), 3 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 18 R, 15 BB, 30 K, 11 SB
• HA - Trey Sweeney - 15/69 (.217), 5 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 11 R, 5 BB, 26 K, SB
• HA - Austin Wells - 27/85 (.318), 6 2B, 6 HR, 15 RBI, 19 R, 17 BB, 24 K, 8 SB
• A - Jasson Dominguez - 27/112 (.241), 9 2B, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 19 R, 39 K

• Name the first player to have TWO 30-30 seasons in a Yankees uniform?

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• Best Record in Baseball (W%) - 9/2019
• 11-Game Winning Streak

• Overall Record: 18-7, 1st AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 5-1
• KC - 3-0
• TOR - 2-1
• Currently playing TEX (10-14, 4th AL West)
• Sat & DH on Sun

• The Yankees are firing on all cylinders!
• Judge is HOT
• Stanton is HOT
• Severino VERY WARM

• 5/7-5/8 TEX
• 5/10-5/11 TOR
• 5/12-5/15 @ CHW

• AAA - Hayden Wesneski 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 6 K, 1 HR (loss)
• AA - OF Michael Beltre 1-3, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB — grand slam kicked things off in the second
• HA - Austin Wells 2-4, 1 HR, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R

• Yankees Captains of the past

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• Happy Birthday Aaron Judge - 30, Chris - 41, Anthony Volpe - 21
• Apple TV+ vs Royals
• Stanton 350 HRs (7th fastest)
• Yankee Health
• Yankee Pitching

• Overall Record: 13-6, 1st AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 6-0
• CLE - 3-0
• BAL - 3-0
• Currently playing KC (7-10, 2nd AL Central)
• 3-2 TOP 4
• Stanton HR (4), Rizzo 2 R HR (9)

• Rizzo - 6 G 10/26 .385, 2 2B, 4 HR, 9 RBI, BB, 4 K, 6 R
• Judge - 6 G 9/24 .375, 2B, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 2 BB, 6 K, 8 R
• King - 2 G, 5.1 IP, 2 H, 10 K, BB, 0.00 ERA, .111 BAA
• Chase for 28 Players of the Month
• Anthony Rizzo - 13/69 .290/.696/.1.098, 8 HR, 19 RBI, 9 BB, 11 K, 2 SB
• Luis Severino - 2-0, 19.0 IP, 3.32 ERA, 17 H, 7 R (7 ER), 2 HR, 6 BB, .236 BAA

• 4/29-5/1 @ KC
• 5/2-4 @ TOR
• 5/6-5/8 TEX

• AAA (9-10)- Oswald Peraza 3-6, HR, 3 RBI, K, SB
• AAA - Deivi García 3.2 IP, 5 H, 5 R (5 ER), 4 BB, 3 K, HR, HBP — 9.00 ERA in four starts, not how he wanted to begin 2022
• AA (11-7) - Anthony Volpe 2-4, 3B, 4 RBI, SF — turned 21 and cleared the bases with a triple
• H-A (10-8) - Austin Wells 0-4, 3 K — picked off a runner at second & threw out another
• A (8-10) - Jasson Dominguez - 16/71 .225, 16 R, HR, 25 K, 6 RBI

• What is the most number of games the Yankees have won in a single month?

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