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
• 
  

• 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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• Line-up trouble and inconsistencies
• Is Gerrit Cole still the ace?

• Overall Record: 8-6, T-2nd AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 4-3
• Currently playing CLE (7-5, 1st AL Central)
• Judge - 2-4, 2HR, 3 RBI
• Michael King 3.0 IP | H | 0 ER | 8 K | 0 BB

• Gerrit Cole
• Joey Gallo

• 4/22-24 CLE
• 4/26-28 BAL
• 4/29-5/1 @ KC

• AAA Hayden Wesneski: 2 G; 0.00 ERA, 8.2 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 8 K
• AA Anthony Volpe is off to a shaky start in his first exposure above A-ball, but he did end the week on a high note with a grand slam on Sunday for his first Double-A homer.
• L-A Jasson Dominguez: 8 G; .250/.270/.361, 4 2B, SB

• Which Yankee has played the most games in Franchise history?

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• Yankees Post Trade Deadline
• MASH Unit

• Overall Record: 3-3, 3rd AL East
• Currently playing TOR (4-2,2nd AL East
• 2-1 v BOS
• 1-1 @ LAA

• Stanton
• Rizzo

• 4/14 - TOR
• 4/15-17 - @ BAL
• 4/19-21 - @ DET

• In 2005, Alex Rodriguez became the first solely right-handed Yankee hitter to hit 40 home runs in a season since 1937. Who accomplished the feat in 1937?

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• 12 years since a World Series appearance (2009)
• 2021 Yankees (92-70), 3rd AL East
• 2022 O/U 92.5
• Goodbyes: Corey Kluber, Brett Gardner, Darren O’Day, Joely Rodriguez, Luke Voit, Clint Frazier, Adam Warren, Albert Abreu, Rougned Odor, Tyler Wade, Gio Urshela, & Gary Sanchez
• Welcome:
• #97 Ron Marinaccio RHP - Toms River, NJ Native
• #39 Jose Trevino C R/R
• #38 Ben Rortved C L/R
• #28 Josh Donaldson 3B R/R
• #12 Isiah Kiner-Falefa SS R/R
• #92 JP Sears LHP
• #14 Marwin Gonzalez 2B
• #30 Miguel Castro RHP
• Clarke Schmidt wins top spring rookie award - Schmidt, 26, went 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in three appearances (two starts) this spring. He led all Yankees pitchers with 11 strikeouts and 9 1/3 innings pitched. Schmidt is a former first-round pick (16th overall) of the Yankees in the 2017 Draft.

• Overall Record: 0-0, T-1st AL East

Hot

• Higashioka - .423 (11/26), 11 RBI, 7 HR, 2 BB, 6 SO
• Judge - .406 (13/32), 7 RBI, 4 HR, 3 BB, 7 SO

• 4/8 - 4/10 vs BOS - Cole, Severino, Montgomery
• 4/11 - 4/14 vs TOR - Taillon, Cortes, Cole, Severino

• Who was the last Yankee to hit a Grand Slam on Opening Day?

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In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre cover a jam-packed week of Yankees baseball. From Aaron Judge passing Joe DiMaggio on the all-time Yankees home run list to the shocking news about Anthony Volpe’s torn labrum, no stone is left unturned. The conversation swings from historical overlap between Yankee greats like Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle to current struggles with the bullpen and the impact of questionable deadline trades.

The duo also debates free-agent targets like Bellinger vs. Grisham, discusses the future of Ben Rice, and takes a hard look at the state of catching depth in the organization.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Opening banter: bullpen woes, Leiter Jr. frustrations, and old-school Mike & the Mad Dog vibes
• Aaron Judge’s monster homers in Boston + milestone: passing Joe DiMaggio with 362 HRs
• Quick math: Judge’s chase of Lou Gehrig (493 career HRs)
• Overlap in Yankee history: Gehrig with DiMaggio, DiMaggio with Mantle, and beyond
• Current Yankees update: 81–65, 3 GB in the AL East, 1st Wild Card spot
• Bullpen collapses vs. Detroit, rebounding in Boston, and standout pitching performances
• Anthony Volpe injury news: torn labrum since May + Yankees’ mishandling
• Oswald Peraza quietly shipped to the Angels
• Deadline disappointment: Jake Byrd’s struggles and bullpen depth issues
• Free agent debates: Cody Bellinger vs. Trent Grisham, Ben Rice’s future at 1B
• Catcher market outlook: Gary Sánchez, J.T. Realmuto, and aging options
• MVP race: Judge vs. Cal Raleigh (stats breakdown, intentional walks, OPS, RBIs, etc.)
• Upcoming Yankees schedule: Twins, Orioles, White Sox homestand with promos (Cap Night, Bernie Bobblehead, Hoodie Night, Fan Appreciation Day)
• Mets meltdown: Soto’s solo HRs, playoff disappointment looming

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Who is the Yankees' all-time RBI leader? How many?

Answer: Lou Gehrig - 1,995

This episode: Who was the first Yankee all-time leader in total bases?

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For the first time Chris' Dad, John Nesi, joined the podcast. A lifelong Yankees fan, John shared his POV on the current state of the Bronx Bombers and took us back in time to when you could go to 30-35 games a year with just $5 in your pocket.

Other topics of discussion include:

• Giving the young Yankees a chance
• Who's on first?
• Thoughts on the MLB Lockout
• and more!

Yankee Trivia: Who is currently the longest-tenured Yankee on the 40-man roster?

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This is our first off-season episode since the 2021 Yankee funeral. Part of the episode has been lost to the depths of the internet but we have a fair amount of conversation to share with you as we discussed the following:

• Justin Verlander
• The Yankee Rotation
• Gary Sanchez
• Extending Aaron Judge
• and more!

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• NEW website and voicemail feature - http://chasefor28.com/voicemail
• Offseason release schedule - every two weeks
• AJ’s Thoughts on the WC Game
• Stay or Go
• Offseason Needs?
• Roster Shakeup!

• Overall Record: 92-70, T-2nd AL East (BOS)
• Playoffs: #2 WC
• RS: 711 RA: 669 +42
• Home: 46-35 Away: 46-35
• > .500: 48-43
• Friday Night Recordings : 8-6

• In future offseason episodes, we will break this team down and discuss who was hot and not for the 2021 season.

• Sat., Feb 26, 2022 v PHI // @ BAL
• Fri., Apr 1, 2022 @ TEX
• Thu., Apr 7, 2022 v BOS

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The Yankees went up to Boston for the 2021 Wild Card game and lost to the Red Sox 6-2.

This recording is Chris between innings later in the game after driving home.

Chris and AJ will be together for a 2021 wrap-up as they also set their sights on 2022 and the continued Chase for 28.

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• Regular season wrap-up
• DJ LeMahieu - IL until ALCS?
• Luke Voit - Done for ‘21. Bye, Bye Luke?
• Game 162 Recap
• Gio Urshela
• Yankee Pitching
• Next Up - Wild Card

• Overall Record: 92-70, T-2nd AL East (FINAL)
• Playoff Watch: #2 WC
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 6-3
• Currently playing TB (100-62, 1st AL East)
• 3-0 v BOS
• 2-1 @ TOR
• 1-2 v TB

• Yankee Line-up?
• Yankee Pitching?

• 10/5 @ BOS - 8:08 PM ESPN
• ALDS 10/7, 10/8, 10/10, 10/11*, 10/13*

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• This is it
• Approach to the final 9 Games?

• Overall Record: 87-67, 4th AL East
• Playoff Watch: #2 WC
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 4-2
• Currently playing BOS (88-66, 2nd AL East, #1 WC)
• 1-2 v CLE
• 3-0 v TEX

• Torres moved back to second on Sept. 13. Since Sept. 14, he is batting .355

• 9/24-26 @ BOS
• 9/28-30 @ TOR
• 10/1-3 v TB

• Gleyber Torres hit 24 HRs in his age 21 season. Which former Yankee hit more during his age 21 season?

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• Yankees Post Season Chances
• Gleyber to Second

• Overall Record: 83-65, 4th AL East
• Playoff Watch: -.5 WC
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 4-3
• Currently playing CLE (71-74, 2nd AL Central)
• 1-2 @ NYM
• 1-0 v MIN
• 2-1 @ BAL

• GET RID OF GARY SANCHEZ!

• 9/18-19 v CLE
• 9/20-22 v TEX
• 9/24-26 @ BOS
• 9/28-30 @ TOR
• 10/1-3 v TB

• Who is the Yankees career leader in lead-off HRs?

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• What # did Derek Jeter express interest in wearing prior to being issued #2?
• What Yankee wore #2 the longest?

• https://twitter.com/BryanHoch/status/1435693007894949894/photo/1

• First Career HR - Opening Day 1996
• The Flip
• Flying into the Stands vs Boston
• 3000 Hits
• Final Yankee Stadium Hit

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X7xmTTMiUM

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• Yankees Post Trade Deadline
• MASH Unit

• Overall Record: 71-52, 2nd AL East
• Record since Trade Deadline: 18-4
• Record since ASG: 25-9
• Record since 7/4 weekend: 29-11
• Playoff Watch: +1 WC
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 7-0
• Currently playing MIN (54-69, 4th AL Central)
• 2-0 v CHW
• 1-0 @ LAA
• 3-0 @ BOS

• Stanton - 7/22 (.318), 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 BB
• Judge - 6/19 (3.16), 2B, 4 HR, 4 RBI, 9 BB
• Velazquez - 5/14 (.357), 3B, 4RBI, 2 SB
• Heaney - 7.0 IP, 2 H, R, 2 BB, 4 K

• 8/21-22 v MIN
• 8/23-24 @ ATL
• 8/26-29 @ OAK

• Three Yankees have won three AL MVP Awards in their careers, name them!

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• Yankees Post Trade Deadline
• MASH Unit

• Overall Record: 63-52, 3rd AL East
• Record since Trade Deadline: 10-4
• Playoff Watch: -2.0 from 2nd WC (BOS)
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 5-1
• Currently playing CHI (68-48, 1st AL Central)
• 2-1 v SEA
• 2-1 @ KC
• 0-1 @ CHI

• Judge - 9/26 (.346), 2 2B, 3 HR, 4 R, 8 RBI, 2 BB
• Gardner - 7/20 (.350), HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 BB
• Taillon (@ KC) - 6.0 IP, 4 H, R, 4 K, 2 BB

• Heaney (SEA/CHI) - 11.0 IP, 9.00 ERA, 11 R, 9 H, 4 HR, 7 BB, 14 SO
• Britton - 3 G, 2.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, HR, 2 BB

• 8/14-8/15 @ CHI
• 8-16 vs LAA
• 8/17(x2)-8/18 vs BOS
• 8/19-8/22 vs MIN

• Who drove in the winning run in the 13th inning of the Yankee/Red Sox game when Jeter dove into the stands?

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In Episode 111 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre dive deep into the Yankees’ September journey as the playoff race heats up. From frustrations over September call-up rules to dissecting tough losses against Houston and Toronto, the duo breaks down everything you need to know about the Yankees’ current standing.

The conversation covers umpiring controversies, historic throwbacks like George Brett’s infamous pine tar incident, and Don Mattingly memories. Listener interaction also takes center stage with live texts and a surprise call-in from the Cousini, making this episode one for the books. With playoff positioning on the line, the crew analyzes upcoming matchups, wild card standings, and whether players like Carlos Rodón could be in line for Cy Young votes.

Key Topics Discussed:

• September call-up frustrations & Spencer Jones debate
• Mark Teixeira’s surprising run for Congress
• Yankees standings update: 78–63, 2nd in AL East, 4 GB from Toronto
• Houston series recap & umpiring controversies
• George Brett pine tar throwback & Don Mattingly history
• Yankees September schedule breakdown vs. Blue Jays, Tigers, Red Sox, Orioles
• Wild card race: Yankees, Boston, Seattle, and contenders
• Live listener interaction: the Podcast Cousini joins the podcast by phone

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Name the 3 Yankees who hit a grand slam in the same game in 2011.

Answer: Granderson, Martin, & Cano

This episode: Who is the Yankees' all-time RBI leader? How many?

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• Luis Gil Debut - 6.0 IP, 6K, BB, 4H
• GD COVID - Sanchez, Montgomery, Cole
• How the MLB plans to get the Yankees and White Sox in and out of the Dyersville Field of Dreams site in one day

• Overall Record: 60-49, 3rd AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 7-1
• Currently playing SEA (58-53, 3rd AL West)
• 3-0 @ MIA
• 2-1 vs BAL
• 2-0 vs SEA

• Rizzo - 6 G, 6/21 (.289), 6 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB
• Gallo - 6 G, 5/23 (.217), 4 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 BB
• Stanton - 6 GP, 7/18 (.389), 2 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 BB

• 8/7-8/8 vs SEA
• 8/9-8/11 @ KC
• 8/12 @ CHI - Field of Dreams Game
• 8/14-8/15 @ CHI

• On June 24th 1936, what Yankees great became the first player in club history to hit TWO home runs in the same inning?

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• MLB Trade Deadline 2021
• OF/1B Joey Gallo (Rangers)
• LHP Andrew Heaney (Angels)
• RHP Clay Holmes (Pirates)
• 1B Anthony Rizzo (Cubs)
• LHP Joely Rodríguez (Rangers)

• Overall Record: 54-48, 3rd AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 3-3
• Currently playing MIA (44-59, Last NL East)
• 1-2 BOS
• 2-1 TB

• 7/31 - 8/1 @ MIA
• 8/2 - 8/4 BAL
• 8/5 - 8/8 SEA

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• Jasson Dominguez played in the 2021 Future’s Game. The Yankees’ top prospect didn’t record a hit in three at-bats, but he did smash a ball to third base at 106 mph. When asked when he would plan to make his major league debut, Dominguez said he’d hope to be there in about “three or four years.” Promoted from rookie ball to Low-A (7/13)
• Judge - 0-1, BB, R

• Overall Record: 46-43, 4th AL East
• 23-22 Home; 23-21 Road
• First Half Grade: C

• Catcher - Sanchez, Higashioka
• 1B - Voit
• 2B - LeMahieu, Odor
• 3B - Urshela
• SS - Torres, Wade
• OF - Judge, Gardner, Frazier, Andujar, Hicks
• DH - Stanton
• Starting Rotation - Cole, Montgomery, German, Kluber, Taillon
• Bullpen - Green, Britton, Loaisiga, Luetge, King, O’Day, Wilson, Cortes, Cessa
• Manager - Boone
• Front Office - Cashman

• 7/15 - 7/18 v BOS
• 7/20 - 7/21 v PHI
• 7/22 - 7/25 @ BOS

• When Tanaka was the winning pitcher and Chapman earned the save in the 2019 ASG they became the first teammates since 2001 to win and save the game. Name the pair from 2001.

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• Judge Selected to ASG (7/13) - 3-time AS
• DJ LeMahieu could still be chosen for the final roster
• Dominguez Selected to Futures Game
• Yanks get outfielder Locastro from D-backs
• Speedy, 28 y/o, outfielder Tim Locastro (#33) from the D-backs in exchange for Double-A pitcher Keegan Curtis.
• “Resting” Judge and Urshela??
• Yankees passing on Kyle Schwarber proves someone needs to be fired
• New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner backs Aaron Boone, points finger at players (AUDIO)

• Overall Record: 41-39, 4th AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 1-5
• Currently playing NYM (41-36, 1st NL East)
• PPD - Sunday DH
• 0-3 BOS
• 1-2 LAA (7/1 postponed to 8/16)

Hot

• LeMahieu - 10/26 (.385), 2B, HR, 8 RBI, 2 BB
• Andujar - 7/21 (.333), 2B, HR, 3 RBI

Not

• Cole - 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 5 IP, 8 H, 6 R (5), 3 HR, 2 K, 6 BB
• Chapman - 108.00 ERA, 0.1 IP, 4 R (4), 1 HR, 3 BB

• 7/2 - 7/4 v NYM
• 7/6 - 7/8 @ SEA
• 7/9 - 7/11 @ HOU

• Who was the Yankee's first team captain?

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• Yogi Berra Stamps
• Yankee Stadium YMCA

• Overall Record: 40-35, 3rd AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 4-2
• Currently playing BOS (45-31, 2nd AL East)
• 2-1 OAK
• 2-1 KC

Hot

• Sanchez
• Voit

Not

• Torres
• Frazier

• 6/28 - 7/1 v LAA
• 7/2 - 7/4 v NYM

• Name the first 4 Yankees to win the MLB HR Derby?

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• Sticky Stuff
• Ford Traded
• Zach Britton Returns
• Severino Pulls Groin

• Overall Record: 36-33, 3rd AL East
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 5-6
• Currently playing OAK (44-27, 1st AL West)
• 0-3 vs BOS
• 2-1 vs MIN
• 0-2 vs PHI
• 3-0 vs TOR

Hot

• Sanchez - 12 H, 4 HR, 9 RBI, .308
• Stanton - 10 H, 4 HR, 11 RBI, .294
• Cole - 2-0, 14.0 IP, 13 K, 2.57 ERA, .176 BAA

Not

• Torres - 11/43, HR, 4 RBI
• German - 0-1, 10.0 IP, 13 H, 7.20, .317 BAA

• 6/19-6/20 v OAK (1-2)
• 6/22-24 v KC (2-1)
• 6/25-6/27 @ BOS 

• Who was the first player to hit at least 60 career HRs for both the Yankees and the Mets?

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• Welcome Back Phil Nevin
• What’s the Missing Piece? Or Pieces?

• Overall Record: 31-27, 3rd AL E
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 2-5
• Currently playing BOS (34-23, 2nd AL E)
• 0-3 v DET
• 2-2 @ TB

Hot

• Judge
• Andujar
• Yankee Pitching

Not

• Collective Yankee Offense

• 6/5-6 vs BOS
• 6/8-10 @ MIN
• 6/12-13 @ PHI

• Who was the first player in MLB History to hit two grand slams in the same game?

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• Hicks Done for Season - Options?
• Kluber Out Two Months - Options?
• Welcome to the Bigs Estevan Florial
• Britton is set to begin a Minor League rehab assignment with the Patriots
• Severino - threw two batting practice innings Wednesday
• Billy Crystal on R2C2

• Overall Record: 29-22, 3rd AL E
• Record this week (Fri-Thu): 4-2
• Currently playing DET (20-31, 1st AL C)
• 3-0 vs CHW
• 1-2 vs TOR

Hot

• Judge
• Torres

Not

• 5/29-30 @ DET
• 5/31-6/3 vs TB
• 6/4-6/6 vs BOS

• Which longtime Yankees pitcher is MLB's all-time leader in postseason wins?

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• AJ’s Thoughts on Kluber No-Hitter
• Yankees Unsure About Severity Of Clint Frazier's Neck Injury
• Hick Has Surgery on Wrist - Out Several Months
• Yankees, Rangers Discussing Delino DeShields Jr. Trade

• Overall Record: 26-19, 3rd AL E
• Record this week (Sat-Thu): 4-2
• Currently playing CHW (26-17, 1st AL C)
• 2-1 v BAL
• 3-1 v TEX

Hot

• Kluber
• Judge
• Yankee Pitching

Not

• 5/22-23 vs CHW
• 5/25-27 vs TOR

• What Yankee pitcher threw a no-hitter but didn’t get credit for it because the Yankees lost the game?

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Corey Kluber threw the first Yankees no-hitter this century in a 2-0 victory over the Rangers on Wednesday night at Globe Life Field.

"I think it's all kinds of emotions," Kluber said on the field after the game. "It's excitement, you know, probably some relief, too, that it's over with."

The last Yankees no-hitter had been David Cone's 6-0 perfect game against the Montreal Expos on July 18, 1999, at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees have now thrown 12 no-hitters in their history, ranking 12th on the all-time list.

Higashioka caught Kluber tonight and the battery only allowed one walk over 9 innings.

Groundouts-Flyouts: 9-4

Batters Faced: 28

Strikeouts: 9

Walks: 1

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This episode of Chase for 28 is all about family, Yankees baseball, and unforgettable moments at the ballpark! Chris is joined by the Podcast Padre—and for the first time—his sons, Miles and Colton. The crew takes you inside their recent trip to Yankee Stadium for Colton’s 10th birthday celebration, including behind-the-scenes fun at the Yankee Museum, Monument Park, and the game-day experience that had it all: home runs, dancing, and a little controversy over “the wave.”

Plus, we break down the current state of the Yankees as they battle for a playoff spot, discuss Anthony Volpe’s historic slump, Cam Schlittler’s promising performances, and what September call-ups could mean for the roster. We also share the first-ever listener voicemail from Kellen (with a perfect trivia answer!) and throw out a new Yankee trivia question for you to tackle. Don’t miss this mix of game analysis, family fun, and Yankees fandom at its finest!

Key Topics Discussed:

• Special guests: Miles & Colton join the show for Colton’s 10th birthday celebration
• Recap of Yankees vs. Nationals game at Yankee Stadium
• The story behind the Hamilton x Yankees hat giveaway
• Exploring the Yankee Museum & Monument Park memories
• Current Yankees standing: record, streaks, and playoff outlook
• Judge’s MVP race and outfield return timeline
• Anthony Volpe’s struggles & comparisons to past Yankee slumps
• Cam Schlittler’s emergence and rotation impact
• Possible September call-ups (Spencer Jones hype!)
• Listener voicemail from Kellen—the first in show history!

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Who was in RF for the Jeter flip plat?

Answer: Shane Spencer

This episode: In 2011, the Yankees hit 3 grand slams in one game. Who hit them?

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• New York Yankees say shortstop Gleyber Torres and 7 staff members test positive for COVID
• Gerrit Cole is AMAZING!
• 25 years since Dwight Gooden's No-Hitter

• Overall Record: 21-17, 3rd AL E
• Record this week (Sat-Thu): 4-1
• Currently playing BAL (16-22, Last NL E)
• 2-1 v WAS
• 2-1 v TB

Hot

• Kluber
• Cole
• Judge

Not

• Frazier
• Ford
• Gardner

• 5/15-16 @ BAL
• 5/17-20 @ TEX

• On May 13th, 1929, the Yankees played in the first game between teams wearing numbers on their jerseys. Who was their opponent?

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• Overall Record: 16-16, 4TH AL E
• Record this week (Sat-Thu): 4-1
• Currently playing WAS (13-15, Last NL E)
• 3-0 v DET
• 2-1 v HOU

Hot

• Stanton - 9/16, 2 2B, 3 HR, , 8 RBI, 2 BB
• Hicks - 7/15, 4 R, 1 2B, 2 BB
• Kluber - 8.0 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 10 K vs DET

Not

• Judge - 4/21, 11 K

• 5/8-9 v WAS
• 5/11-13 @ TB
• 5/14-16 @ BAL

• "Mr. October” Reggie Jackson is a distant cousin of what other famed former Major League slugger?

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• Overall Record: 11-14, T-LAST AL East
• Record this week (Sat-Thu): 3-3
• Currently playing DET (8-18, Last AL C)
• 3-1 v CLE
• 2-2 v BAL

Hot

• Urshela - .273, 2 HR 8 RBI
• Cole - 7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 BB, 0 R - CLE (4/24)
• Green - 3.0 IP, 4 K, 2 BB, 0 R - BAL (4/26 & 29)

Not

• Hicks (but HR tonight)
• Gardner
• Frazier (but HR tonight)

• 5/1-2 v DET
• 5/4-6 v HOU
• 5/7-9 v WAS

• Who are the top-5 switch-hitting home run hitters in Yankee history?

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• Overall Record: 7-11 LAST AL East
• Record this week: 3-4
• While we were recording...Yankees defeat Indians 5-3
• 0-3 v Tampa
• 1-1 v Atlanta
• 2-0 v Cleveland

Hot

• Stanton

Not

• Frazier
• Torres

• 4/24-25 @ CLE
• 4/26-29 @ BAL
• 4/30-5/2 DET

• Who were the first pair of rookies to hit 20+ HRs in Yankees history?

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• Overall Record: 5-8, 3rd AL East
• Record this week: 2-5
• While we were recording...Yankees lose 8-2 at home to Rays
• 1-3 v Tampa
• 1-2 v Toronto

Hot

• Higashioka - 2 G 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333/.333/1.333
• Judge - 5 G 2 HR, 2 RBI, .235/.381/.588
• LeMahieu - 5 G 6 H, 4 2B, 1 HR, .316/.381/.684
• Urshela - 5 G 5 H, 2B, HR, 5 RBO, .263/.300/.474

Not

• Torres
• Bruce
• Frazier
• Stanton

• 4/16-18 Tampa Bay
• 4/20-21 Atlanta (5-8)
• 4/22-25 @ Cleveland (7-5)

• Higashioka HRs
• Judge HRs

• Which Yankee was the first relief pitcher to win the American League Cy Young Award?

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• Overall Record: 3-4, 2nd AL East, BAL & BOS
• Record this week: 3-3
• Earlier today… Yankees 5 Rays 10
• Opening Series Reflection
• Beating Up Baltimore
• Cole 7 shutout innings, 13 Ks leads Yanks over Orioles 7-2
• Stanton-ian grand slam in bleachers leads Yanks over O's 7-0
• Vaccine side effects land New York Yankees' Gio Urshela on COVID list
• Burned In Extra Innings
• Odor Trade

Hot

• Judge, 8/22, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364/.391/.636
• Sanchez, 5/18, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .278/.350/.667
• LeMaheiu, 1HR 3 RBI .310/.412/.448
• Montgomery
• Cole

Not

• Torres
• Bruce
• Frazier
• Hicks
• Boone

• 4/10-11 @ TB - German, Montgomery
• 4/12-14 @ TOR (Dunedin, FL)
• 4/16-18 TB

• Jay Bruce 1st HR 4/6 v BAL
• Stanton GS 4/5 v BAL
• Hicks HR 4/9 @ TB

• Who is #2 on the Yankees All-Time Saves list?

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• The next episode will drop on Saturday, April 10th
• We invite you to share your opinions on a weekly basis. Please get us your thoughts by Fridays @ 5 PM for consideration in that week’s episode

• Yankees drop Opening Day to Toronto 3-2 in 10 innings
• Too many Ks
• Cole looked good - 1 mistake
• Stanton = horrendous
• Hicks = horrendous
• Gary Sanchez HOMERS!

• 4/3-4 vs. Toronto
• 4/5-7 vs. Baltimore
• 4/9-10 @ Tampa Bay

• Who started the most Opening Day games at third base, in Yankee history?

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• With the start of the season, we will be moving to weekly with the possibility of emergency episodes for important breaking news or instant reactions.
• The next episode will drop on Saturday, April 3rd
• We invite you to share your opinions on a weekly basis. Please get us your thoughts by Fridays @ 5 PM for consideration in that week’s episode

• Luke Voit going on IL with a partial tear in the meniscus. Voit is expected back in May.
• Right-hander Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 60-day injured list with an elbow strain, opening a spot for Bruce on the 40-man roster.

• 97 Wins; AJ +2, Chris -2
• Division Champions? YES!
• AL Pennant Winners? YES!
• World Series Champions? AJ NO, Chris YES

• Five-time champion with the New York Yankees (1947 to 1954). Highest World Series batting average of anyone with at least 35 plate appearances. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Prominent cardiologist. American League president.

• From 1996-2014, Derek Jeter started at shortstop on Opening Day in every season except for two. Who started for the Yankees at short in those openers (2001 and 2013)?

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• One Year Since the Pandemic Impacted Baseball
• Suzyn Waldman - Rangers Comments
• Luis Severino's First Bullpen Since Tommy John Surgery 'Went Really Well'
• Yankees ‘hurting’ for Robinson Chirinos, who gets bad news on wrist
• Zach Britton

• Sanchez
• Gardner
• Montgomery

• Pirates on 3/13
• Phillies on 3/15 & 22
• Blue Jays on 3/24

• Elite arm: Yankees fireballer has the best heater among club’s top prospects

• Who was the FIRST Yankees player to have at least 30 Homers and 30 Steals in the same season?

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• Welcome Back Brett Gardner
• Boone: 'Safe to say' Cole to start Yanks' opener
• Luis Severino - 12 months after his UCL surgery. Severino also said he expects to start throwing bullpens soon and hopes to return ahead of the estimated late June/early July timetable: "I'm 100 percent sure that I'll be back to what I was in the past."

• Michael King to start GFL opener vs Toronto on 2/28
• 2000 fans will be present
• Upcoming YES broadcasts - 2/28 Blue Jays, 3/1 Tigers, 3/5 Tigers, 3/7 Phillies, 3/10 Pirates, 3/13 Pirates

• Statement from Domingo Germán, through Yankees PR: "It is important to me that I have the opportunity to speak directly with my teammates both individually and collectively and address them face to face before I speak to the media and our fans. This process has begun, but more time is needed, especially since half our team has yet to report to spring training. I recognize that speaking publicly will be an important step for me and I will do so in the upcoming days."
• Aaron Boone said that Domingo Germán talked to the team (around 30 min.) Germán talked to pitchers and catchers as a group and addressed the position players separately. Boone: "It was a good step; something that was important to happen and gave everyone a chance to really start that conversation."

• Yankee prospect Hayden Wesneski

• Name the Yankees pitcher who threw TWO no-hitters during the 1951 season.

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What a difference a week makes for the Yankees! In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down an eventful week that saw the Yankees sweep the Cardinals and Rays before a tough loss to Boston. With a five-game win streak putting them in the first Wild Card spot, the conversation turns to whether this team can finally deliver against top competition—or if the fundamentals will continue to haunt them.

From defensive lapses to poor baserunning, and from Stanton’s resurgence to Aaron Judge’s outfield status, we tackle the big questions heading into September. Plus, we revisit last week’s trivia answer (spoiler: it’s a Reggie moment), introduce a new trivia challenge, and share some listener emails and hot takes on what the Yankees need for a playoff push.

Key Topics Discussed

• Yankees go 5–1 since the last episode: Sweeping the Cardinals and Rays
• Fundamentals fail: Errors, bad baserunning, and inconsistent play vs. strong teams
• Wild Card update: Yankees hold the first spot and remain in the division race
• Stanton’s resurgence and his role in the outfield debate
• Judge’s throwing status and Boone vs. Judge statements
• Upcoming schedule: How soft September could shape playoff chances
• Trade talk: Bellinger, Tucker, and left-handed lineup dynamics for 2025
• Listener feedback from Alex and the Cuzini
• Shoutout Kellen!

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Which Yankee has the most World Series homers in a single WS?

Answer: Reggie Jackson (5) - 1977

This episode: Who was in RF for the Jeter 'Flip' play?

Bullpen Q&A ☎️

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Spring Training 2021 is right around the corner and in this episode, Chris and AJ discuss the Yankee tradition of playing, "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra.

• Revised Spring Training 2021 Schedule
• Derek Jeter will be inducted with no fans in Cooperstown
• Greg Bird signs with the Rockies
• Yankees attend David Robertson showcase
• Brett Gardner in the hunt for a contract

• Before switching to No. 23, what number did Don Mattingly wear?

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Jameson Taillon and Darren O'Day are headed to the Bronx and Adam Ottavino is headed to Boston.

• Welcome to the Bronx … 
• RHP - Jameson Taillon via trade from Pirates
• RHP - Darren O’Day - FILTHY Submarine via Free Agency

• Adam Ottavino traded…. To the Red Sox? 
• Masahiro Takana back to Japan!

• Offseason Checklist: Yankees offseason needs and moves
• NEEDS:
• Starting Pitching
• Dec 2020 vs NOW
• Bullpen Help
• Aroldis Chapman, Zack Britton, Darren O’Day, Chad Green, Luis Cessa, Jonathan Loaisiga

Yankee Trivia:

Four Yankees have had streaks of scoring at least ONE run in 13 or more consecutive games. Name Them!

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DJ LeMahieu has signed his new Yankee contract! According to various sources, LeMahieu has agreed to a 6-year $90 million contract with the Yankees.

Yankees Trivia - In 2003, this Yankee rookie was the first to start an All-Star game since Tom Tresh did so in 1962. Name that Yankee!

Segment 1 - Yankees News and Updates

• DJ LeMahieu has signed his new Yankee contract.
• P Corey Kluber has reportedly agreed to a 1-year $10 million contract

Segment 2 - More pitching!

Segment 3 - Arbitration

• The Yankees have agreed to terms with OF Clint Frazier, RHP Chad Green, OF Aaron Judge, LHP Jordan Montgomery, C Gary Sánchez, INF Gleyber Torres, INF Gio Urshela, and INF Luke Voit on one-year, non-guaranteed contracts, thus avoiding arbitration.

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