The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Yankees' recent collapse and the lack of urgency regarding player performance and roster management on The Carton Show. He argues that changes are necessary at shortstop and in the bullpen to salvage the division race before the upcoming series in Tampa. 01:20 - Yankees Struggles Against Minnesota 06:26 - Division Stakes In Tampa 12:31 - Roster Construction Co...

Chris McMonigle critiques the Yankees' recent slide and emphasizes that the players, not Aaron Boone, are responsible for the team's poor fundamentals. He also joins Anthony Gallo to discuss the political and sporting implications of FIFA overturning Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of the USMNT match against Belgium. 01:19 - Yankees Season Outlook 04:46 - Cashman And Manager Accountability 10:15...

Chris McMonigle dissects the controversy surrounding the USA versus Belgium match, specifically the political intervention to overturn a red card and the perceived corruption in soccer's stoppage time. He transitions to the Yankees' struggles, evaluating the decision to bench Anthony Volpe and the dire need for a catching upgrade. The segment wraps up with a discussion on trade deadline possibilit...

McMonigle and Ricky Ricardo break down the critical upcoming series between the Yankees and Rays as New York looks to snap out of a mid-season slump. They also address Mitchell Robinson's hand injury explanation and debate the future of General Manager Brian Cashman. 02:34 - Mitchell Robinson Injury Truth 06:27 - Knicks Center Options 08:53 - Sports Update 09:24 - Brian Cashman Tenure Debate 15:15...

Craig Carton is out, so Chris McMonigle takes over The Carton Show solo and is joined by Yankees Spanish radio broadcaster Rickie Ricardo ahead of a massive four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rickie explains why this series could define the AL East race, discusses what's gone wrong with the Yankees' offense, Aaron Judge's absence, Gerrit Cole's return from Tommy John surgery, Cam Schlitt...

Chris reacts to Mitchell Robinson finally revealing how he broke his hand during the Knicks' championship run and discusses whether Andre Drummond can fill the void in New York. Plus, Yankees fans sound off on Brian Cashman's future, Chris weighs whether it's finally time for a new voice in the front office, and he dives into a passionate debate over soccer's controversial stoppage-time rules ahea...

With Craig Carton on vacation, Chris McMonigle flies solo on The Carton Show and tackles one of the biggest sports controversies of the day. Chris and Anthony Gallo break down the USA vs. Belgium World Cup showdown, the controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's red card, whether politics should influence FIFA decisions, and why Team USA suddenly has real momentum.

Chris McMonigle reviews the Yankees' latest lineup changes and the pressure on pitcher Cam Schlittler to perform against the Rays. He also examines trade deadline possibilities for the infield and discusses the state of US soccer following recent World Cup matches. 01:43 - Yankees Lineup Adjustments 03:28 - Cam Schlittler's Ace Potential 05:17 - Soccer and World Cup Debate 09:13 - Trade Deadline I...

Chris McMonigle analyzes the controversy surrounding the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's match against Belgium after a presidential intervention overturned a red card for Folarin Balogun. He engages with callers regarding the lack of a stopping clock in soccer and explains why the current stoppage time system creates unnecessary uncertainty. The discussion also covers the New York Yankees' lineu...

McMonigle argues that the New York Yankees' recent slump is a player accountability issue rather than a failure of management by Aaron Boone. He debates callers on the team's roster construction, specifically defending Austin Wells and discussing historical comparisons to managers like Joe Torre and Joe Girardi. 01:00 - Yankees Urgency and Accountability 05:09 - Managerial Contracts and History 08...

Chris McMonigle assesses the New York Yankees' current slump and the criticism directed at Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman on The Carton Show. He analyzes the team's lack of focus, specific player struggles including Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells, and the void left by Aaron Judge's injury. The discussion also touches on rumors surrounding a celebrity wedding and upcoming news for the New York Knick...

Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Yankees' recent series loss to the Minnesota Twins and the team's overall lack of focus on The Carton Show. He argues that the roster issues fall on Brian Cashman rather than Aaron Boone and highlights the necessity of a division title to ensure a deep postseason run. 01:00 - Yankees Struggle Against Twins 06:39 - Crucial Rays Series Preview 09:10 - Evaluating...

Is the heat turning up on Aaron Boone? Evan and Morash give their take on just how much at risk Boone is to lose his job. Plus, Craig and Chris sound off on the team seemingly hitting rock bottom, Morash is officially hitting the panic button on the season, and Tommy Lugauer says the team's wave of injuries has seemingly caught up to them.

Steve Cohen did an extensive interview with the New York Post, and our hosts have A LOT of questions after listening to the owner speak. Boomer and Gio wonder how Cohen could feel concerned about the state of the farm system given the team's investment in that area, while Evan and Morash wrap their heads around the Francisco Lindor/Juan Soto drama that, according to Cohen, is confined to last year...

The longest-tenured Knick is no more, as Mitchell Robinson has signed with the hated Celtics on a three-year deal. Boomer and Gio sound off on the reality that Mitch was likely never coming back, while Evan Roberts says the move is nothing more than James Dolan's refusal to go into the second apron. Plus, Shaun Morash's instant reaction to the Mitch news, which broke while he was on the air, and B...

The Yankees losing streak has reached seven games after a brutal extra-inning loss to the Tigers, getting swept by Detroit at home for the first time since 2008. Chris McMonigle is FED UP with the Yanks woes, as he sounds off on the listless offense, Camilo Doval's implosion, the continued struggles of key players like Cody Bellinger in need of stepping up in Aaron Judge's absence, and how much of...

Craig and Big Matt examine the Yankees' struggles as they endure a seven-game losing streak, questioning the job security of Aaron Boone. They dive into a hypothetical NBA landscape where LeBron James considers a move to the Knicks while the Celtics and Sixers pull off a massive trade. The conversation turns festive with a debate over July 4th traditions, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Ch...

Craig and Big Matt debate the possibility of LeBron James signing with New York for a veteran minimum contract to chase one final championship. They also analyze the New York Yankees' seven-game losing streak and address the mystery surrounding Mitchell Robinson's injury history following his departure to the Celtics. 01:20 - Yankees Seven Game Skid 05:00 - Yankees Hitting Struggles 10:05 - LeBron...

Craig Carton and C-Mac evaluate the state of the New York Yankees and whether the franchise's championship standard has slipped in recent years. They also explore the possibility of LeBron James joining the Knicks for a veteran minimum deal and argue over the necessity of apple pie on Independence Day. 01:20 - Lionel Richie Concert Grudge 05:45 - July Fourth Party Etiquette 10:50 - The Great Pie D...

Craig and Evan debate Aaron Judge's public comments about the Yankees' lack of focus during a losing streak while he remains sidelined with an injury. They also discuss NBA trade rumors, the history of hot dog recipes, and an experiment involving indestructible Oreos. 02:25 - Disney Dads and Reading 04:53 - Judge Questions Team Focus 10:40 - Meaning of Sports Accountability 15:30 - Yankees Trade D...

Governor Chris Christie joins to share his holiday plans and critique the crew's 4th of July dessert choices. He offers his take on the Knicks' chemistry and the potential arrival of LeBron James. The segment concludes with a chaotic round of the Wednesday Wheel featuring trivia on founding fathers and ringless athletes. 01:20 - Wedding Talk and Topics 04:41 - Chris Christie Joins 08:24 - State Fr...

One segment... two unbelievable takes. 😂 Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the NBA's wild offseason, including the Celtics' stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown and how it impacts the defending champion Knicks' quest to repeat. Then the conversation takes a hilarious turn as Craig reveals why he's officially sworn off Oreos forever after watching one viral video. Plus, fireworks, Fourt...

With the Bronx Bombers in the middle of a brutal losing streak, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle tackle the biggest question in New York: Has the Yankees standard really fallen? Carton pushes back on the outrage, arguing that despite the frustration, the Yankees are still one of baseball's winningest franchises and that calling this era "the dark days" is an insult to what real losing looks like....

Craig and C-Max evaluate the New York Yankees' roster gaps and trade deadline priorities as the team faces a critical stretch against divisional rivals. They also explore the competitive history of iconic food brands like Boar's Head and the origin story of the Pop-Tart. The segment features an anecdote about Jerry Seinfeld calling into the station to discuss his film, Unfrosted. 01:00 - Yankees T...

Craig and Chris McMonigle debate whether New York should put decades of LeBron hate aside for one more championship run. Would LeBron coming off the bench make the Knicks unstoppable? Would the circus be worth it? And would Knicks fans actually give him a standing ovation at Madison Square Garden?