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Yankee offense LIMP in another extra-inning loss | 'Go Get 'Em' Aug 11, 2026

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The Yankees failed to sweep the Braves as their lifeless lineup once again could not generate runs. Chris McMonigle sounds off on the same old story, from a brilliant Cam Schlittler outing going to waste, to the lack of hope that this offense can break out without Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger. Plus, George Lombard Jr. continues to impress in his first taste of the majors, but is that enough to get this stacked pitching staff enough run support?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

4:14 - A deep dive into how the lack of run support is completely exhausting relievers like Bednar, Blackburn, and Cruz by forcing them into constant high-leverage, one-run games.

16:03 - Why Jazz Chisholm has become the face of the offensive issues, struggling heavily and bordering on becoming a platoon player.

19:55 - Recapping Max Fried's excellent start and praising rookie George Lombard's incredibly clean, Carlos Correa-esque defense.

35:50 - A passionate rant on Caballero’s infuriating 10th-inning at-bat, which Chris declared the worst he's ever seen.

42:27 - Gerrit Cole looks brilliant, Chris Sale gets tossed pregame for dugout chirping, and Austin Wells continues his hot 15-game stretch.

48:04 - Debating Trent Grisham's place at the top of the order against righties, and why it might be too early to put leadoff pressure on Lombard.

52:01 - Cam Schlittler dominates, but the offense wastes solid contact and falls to Atlanta in the series finale.

58:00 - Why catching the Rays is slipping away and why avoiding a 3-game Wild Card series at Fenway Park is the team's new main priority.

1:01:42 - Caballero rightfully earns the "Shame" for his offensive disaster, while Max Fried takes home the "Shill" for his clutch Friday start.

Full Show: Yankees' Pitching Dominance, Carton's Alligator & WNBA Debates Aug 10, 2026

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Carton and McMonigle break down the New York Yankees' recent series win against the Braves, highlighting the contrast between elite starting pitching and a struggling offense. They also delve into the chaotic state of the WNBA, the Buffalo Bills' stadium blunders, and Craig's adventurous weekend meal of a whole alligator.

(00:01:53) Yankees Pitching Dominates Braves

(00:16:53) Carton Cooks Whole Alligator

(00:32:50) Highmark Stadium Construction Fails

(00:52:10) WNBA Reality Show Drama

(01:07:45) High School Football Rivalries

(01:27:20) Upgrade To 75 Inch TV

(02:05:50) Life Inside Prison COVID

(02:29:15) Giants Offensive Coaching Concerns

(02:58:40) St John's Internship Opportunity

(03:13:10) Brian Cashman Career Legacy

Hour 1: Yankees Pitching Prowess vs. Offensive Struggles Aug 10, 2026

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Craig and Big Mac analyze the New York Yankees' reliance on their elite starting rotation to carry a struggling offense through the postseason. They also debate the New York Mets' recent success, discuss construction failures at Highmark Stadium, and share a wild story about cooking a whole alligator.

(00:01:23) Yankees World Series Dilemma

(00:05:40) Dangerous Playoff Pitching

(00:10:59) Austin Wells Progress

(00:14:00) Mets Cautionary Advice

(00:16:20) Craig's Alligator Story

(00:26:13) Chris Sale Ejection

(00:16:43) Highmark Stadium Blunders

(00:23:30) Defending Aaron Boone

(00:27:45) Judge's Lineup Impact

Hour 2: Caballero's Egregious At-Bat Infuriates Craig and Big Mac Aug 10, 2026

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Craig Carton and Big Mac vent their frustrations over a disastrous performance during the Yankees' series and evaluate the franchise's situational baseball failures. They also weigh the future of the Mets against the Yankees while debating the necessity of massive television upgrades for the upcoming NFL season.

(00:01:20) Caballero's Egregious At-Bat

(00:06:15) Yankee Situational Baseball Woes

(00:12:41) Mets And Yankees Future

(00:17:00) Jets Playoff Expectations

(00:21:45) Football Season TV Sizes

(00:32:25) Cashman And High School

(00:37:46) Mepham Hazing Incident

(00:41:25) Comparing Big TV Brands

Hour 3: Craig and Big Mac Debate WNBA Politics and Enes Freedom's Stunt Aug 10, 2026

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Craig and Big Mac examine the WNBA's recent political controversies and the league's attempts to define womanhood. They also delve into New York Giants coaching staff concerns and share entertaining stories regarding survival skills and Italian vacations.

(00:01:50) WNBA Political Drama

(00:11:31) Caitlin Clark Controversy

(00:15:40) Enes Freedom Stunt

(00:21:40) Deserted Island Survival

(00:28:15) Italian Vacation Stories

(00:34:40) Giants Coaching Concerns

(00:45:30) Southern Food Favorites

(00:52:15) Small Business Ideas

(00:57:15) Tom Hanks Family

Hour 4: Prison Bingo, Movie Debates and WFAN's New St. John's Super-Fan Aug 10, 2026

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Craig recounts a surreal experience playing bingo while incarcerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and the gut-punch of hearing his peers on the radio. They debate the greatest romantic comedies and mafia movies of all time before enlisting a young Syracuse student to become the show's official St. John's basketball correspondent.

(00:01:50) Prison Bingo During COVID

(00:07:36) Hearing Boomer in Prison

(00:11:40) Greatest Rom-Com Debate

(00:12:38) Godfather 3 Sucks

(00:14:33) Max the St. John's Fan

(00:20:40) Dylan Byer Connection

(00:24:15) Sweet Tea and Calories

(00:29:45) St. John's vs. Syracuse

(00:33:34) Craig's Dream Knicks Job

Should New Yorkers Root For Syracuse Or St. John's? Aug 10, 2026

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Craig wonders if he's indebted to his alma mater of Syracuse -- or if attendance at a St. John's game to see Rick Pitino would grant him the ability to ride the bandwagon. Also, the guys wind up talking about bunting somehow.

Giants Fans Are Concerned About Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy Aug 10, 2026

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Craig asks C-Mac about Giants fans' apparent concerns over John Harbaugh choosing Matt Nagy as his offensive coordinator.

The WNBA Is Like A Political-Themed Basketball Show Aug 10, 2026

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Craig and C-Mac think the WNBA can continue to grow, so long as it gets out of its own way with regard to topics that it should already be on top of.

What's the Best Size TV To Watch Sports Ahead Of Football Season? Aug 10, 2026

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Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Pete Hoffman discuss their television set-ups for watching sports as the NFL season rapidly approaches -- even if Big Mac is going to be watching baseball until the Giants' preseason officially starts.

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