In Episode 102 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre react to another lukewarm week in Yankees baseball, where the team holds a slim lead in the AL East despite continued offensive struggles. The episode opens with a trivia victory, dips into De Niro’s Frankenstein of all things, and quickly pivots into hard-hitting analysis of player performances and managerial trends.

The duo breaks down Spencer Jones’ promotion to Triple-A, criticizes Anthony Volpe’s play and discusses George Lombard Jr.'s rise to the Yankees' top prospect. They also revisit a familiar frustration—how the Yankees consistently underperform during the summer months under Aaron Boone. Will shaking up the lineup or a fiery dugout ejection finally spark the team?

Key Topics Covered:

• ✅ Yankees' current record: 46-34 (0.5 game lead in AL East)
• 📉 Ongoing offensive slump and recent 1–2 performance vs. Reds
• 📺 Viral moment: Trevino triggers Jazz Chisholm’s ejection
• 🎬 De Niro played Frankenstein?! A quick movie detour
• 🔼 Spencer Jones called up to Triple-A Scranton; stats + scouting
• ⚾ George Lombard Jr. now Yankees’ top prospect
• ❗ Anthony Volpe struggles continue (.230 avg, poor contact rate)
• 💬 The summer swoon under Aaron Boone: pattern or problem?
• 🔄 Managerial moves: shakeups, trades, or emotional outbursts?
• 📉 Slumping stars: Judge, Goldschmidt, Volpe
• 🔥 Domínguez leads Yankees in hitting over past 2 weeks (.324)
• 📊 Upcoming schedule: A’s, Blue Jays, Mets (Subway Series Pt. 2)

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Who is #3 in Yankees World Series homeruns?

Answer: Yogi Berra - 12

This episode: Which Yankee has reached base the most times in franchise history?

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In Episode 101 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre return with a heavy dose of Yankee frustration and food-for-thought—literally. After enduring the Yankees' slump (including a brutal seven-game skid), they break down recent performances, share their firsthand experience from a night at the Audi Club, and vent about Anthony Volpe’s inconsistency at the plate and in the field.

This episode isn't just rants and raves—it’s stats-backed. The duo dives deep into Volpe’s numbers, Domínguez’s uneven production, the potential long-term plan for Cody Bellinger at first base, and whether Aaron Judge might ever pull a Mickey Mantle and switch positions. Add in listener shoutouts, trivia, and a nostalgic look at Yankee greats, and it’s another packed edition of Chase for 28.

Key Topics Covered:

• Yankees’ record: 45-32 (2-game lead in AL East)
• Recap: Sweeps by Boston and Angels, bounce-back vs. Orioles
• Inside the Yankees Audi Club: Atmosphere vs. Affordability
• Anthony Volpe’s ongoing struggles: high K-rate, low impact
• Martian, Bellinger, and the outfield logjam
• Paul Goldschmidt vs. Cody Bellinger: Who plays 1B in 2026?
• Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. minor league updates
• Should Aaron Judge eventually move to first base?
• Debate: Is A-Rod the best 3B in Yankee history?
• Shout-out to Cozzini’s extended family

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Who was the last player to wear #2 before Derek Jeter?

Answer: Mike Gallego

This episode: After Mantle and Ruth, who’s 3rd in Yankees World Series HRs?

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In this special 100th episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre celebrate their milestone with a look back at their earliest shows, a recap of the Yankees’ up-and-down week, and a deep-dive into what’s going on with the team as the All-Star break slowly comes into view. From the struggles of Grisham, Goldschmidt, and Volpe, to the growing pains with the bullpen, this episode offers a realistic view of where the team stands, while retaining that eternal Yankee optimism.

Topics Discussed:

• Yankees’ current standings (42-26; first in AL East)
• Series recap: Red Sox, Royals
• Grisham’s struggles at the plate (average drops to .244)
• Goldschmidt and Ben Rice battling to find their form
• The controversy over the new “ghost runner” in extra innings
• Umpire accountability — should there be penalties for poor performance?
• The rich history of Old-Timers’ Day — and a call for its return
• The anniversary of the first episode (November 14, 2020)
• How the team might handle its roster when Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Volpe, and Ben Rice all need playing time
• The possibility of adding Kyle Tucker in free agency

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Who was the first Yankee Pitcher to Win the WS MVP?

Answer: Don Larsen

This episode: Who wore #2 before Derek Jeter?

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