The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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Full Show: Big Mac and Gallo on Gerrit Cole’s Durability & Yankees' Outfield Sep 02, 2026

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Chris McMonigle and Anthony Gallo analyze the New York Yankees' performance, focusing on Gerrit Cole's durability and the competition between Spencer Jones and Trent Grisham. They also discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' NBA penalties, the sale of the LA Angels, and the New York Jets' backup quarterback situation.

(00:01:50) Introduction and School Stories

(00:04:32) Gerrit Cole Durability Concerns

(00:15:25) Yankees Outfield Debate

(00:29:55) LA Angels Sale Analysis

(00:24:18) Clippers NBA Penalties

(00:34:00) Jets Backup Quarterback Situation

(00:28:10) Giants Season Expectations

Hour 1: Big Mac Questions Gerrit Cole’s Late-Inning Durability Sep 02, 2026

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Big Mac and Anthony Gallo analyze the New York Yankees' victory over the Angels, specifically focusing on Gerrit Cole's velocity and his tendency to struggle once his pitch count rises. They discuss whether Spencer Jones has earned a permanent spot in the lineup over Trent Grisham. Between sports segments, they share humorous stories about back-to-school morning chaos and the struggles of being a parent to the tooth fairy.

(00:01:20) Morning School Routine

(00:04:02) Gerrit Cole’s Command

(00:08:15) Bullpen Depth Concerns

(00:16:25) Spencer Jones’ Impact

(00:23:13) Parenting and Injuries

(00:29:28) Tooth Fairy Problems

(00:37:53) Yankees Rotation Debate

Hour 2: McMonigle and Gallo Debate the Yankees' Centerfield Future Sep 02, 2026

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Chris McMonigle and Sal Gallo weigh the merits of sticking with the veteran Trent Grisham versus starting the rookie sensation Spencer Jones in centerfield as the postseason approaches. They also analyze Gerrit Cole's recent performance and discuss the impact of Stan Kroenke's potential purchase of the Los Angeles Angels on MLB's financial landscape.

(00:01:20) Jones vs. Grisham Debate

(00:02:31) Cole's Recent Performance

(00:07:57) The Postseason Threat

(00:11:50) Ben Rice's Slump

(00:14:49) Centerfield Defensive Comparison

(00:18:13) Goldschmidt's Limited Role

(00:23:34) Hoff's Music Taste

(00:28:44) Angels Sale Ramifications

(00:36:15) MLB Spending Habits

(00:46:35) Mike Trout's Legacy

Hour 3: Big Mac and Gallo on Clippers Penalties and Jets QB Woes Sep 02, 2026

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Big Mac and Gallo analyze the severe NBA penalties handed down to the Los Angeles Clippers in their simulation, including the loss of five draft picks. They shift focus to the gridiron to examine the New York Jets' quarterback depth and the decision to rely on Geno Smith and Cade Klubnik. The conversation also explores personal traditions like scoring baseball games by hand and celebrity sightings on Disney cruises.

(00:01:20) Gallo's AS Roma Shirt

(00:05:20) Disney Cruise Celebrity Miss

(00:14:30) Yankees Junior Name Trivia

(00:18:00) Art Of Scoring Games

(00:23:48) Clippers Receive Massive Penalties

(00:35:30) Jets Backup Quarterback Concerns

(00:53:05) Traffic Report

Hour 4: McMonigle: The Jets Must Draft a Quarterback in 2025 No Matter What Sep 02, 2026

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Chris McMonigle and Gallo evaluate the New York Jets' roster, focusing on the urgent need for a franchise quarterback in the 2025 draft. They discuss the potential of Geno Smith, the validity of tanking for a high pick, and the rumors surrounding Mike Tomlin as a future head coach. The conversation also features a lighter segment on personal collections and childhood nostalgia.

(00:01:20) Giants Season Expectations

(00:06:00) Backup Quarterback Concerns

(00:12:14) 2025 Draft Scenarios

(00:17:23) Potential Burrow Trade

(00:23:30) Nostalgic Childhood Hobbies

(00:27:30) Evaluating Draft Needs

(00:35:00) Mike Tomlin Rumors

McMonigle’s Childhood Food Takes and Giants Season Hopes Sep 02, 2026

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Chris McMonigle and the crew share stories from their summer vacations, discussing why they still feel like children when it comes to food, video games, and bingo. They also analyze the New York Giants' roster and the optimism surrounding the team's outlook heading into the season.

(00:02:10) Childhood Food Takes

(00:05:15) Chicken Tender Obsession

(00:10:15) Retiring From Shoelaces

(00:15:15) Video Game Excitement

(00:19:45) Fast Food Desserts

(00:23:45) Black Coffee Debate

(00:27:30) Giants Roster Analysis

What Are the Giants Expectations? Sep 02, 2026

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Will Malik Nabers be ready to go? Who will get the credit or blame: John Harbaugh or Joe Schoen?

Which NFL Teams Would Trade Back? Sep 02, 2026

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C-Mac and Gallo go through the NFL teams and discuss which would potentially allow the Jets to trade into the top 5 of the 2027 draft for a quarterback.

How Can the Jets Setup For the Future Sep 02, 2026

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C-Mac and Gallo debate on how the Jets should approach trying to get their quarterback of the future.

Jets QB Plans Behind Geno Smith Sep 02, 2026

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C-Mac and Gallo discuss the Jets' QB room beyond starter Geno Smith and how it can improve.