The Chase for 28 - A Yankees Podcast

The Yankees are back in first place, holding a three-game lead in the AL East despite missing Aaron Judge and dealing with multiple injuries throughout the roster. In Episode 127 of The Chase for 28 , Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a month of Yankees baseball, including the emergence of Spencer Jones, continued contributions from Jasson Domínguez, and a team that keeps finding ways to win....

The Yankees close out May sitting just 1.5 games behind Tampa Bay and firmly in the hunt for the top spot in the American League East. After splitting a four-game series with Toronto, battling the Rays, and sweeping the Royals, Chris and the Podcast Padre examine a team that continues to ride the roller coaster of streaky baseball while staying near the top of the standings. The biggest story? Ger...

The Yankees are hitting another rough patch — but should fans actually panic? In Episode 125 of The Chase for 28 , Chris and the Podcast Padre break down the latest Yankees slump after difficult series against Milwaukee, Baltimore, and the Mets. While the pitching continues to carry much of the load, offensive inconsistencies, struggling veterans, and roster questions are becoming impossible to ig...

The Yankees just keep winning. Now sitting at 21–11 and holding the best record in the American League, the Bronx Bombers are stacking series wins and riding dominant pitching to early-season success. Chris and the Podcast Padre break down another strong week, including series wins over Houston and Texas and a big start to the Orioles series. But even with the wins piling up, there are still real...

The Yankees are rolling. After sweeping the Royals and Red Sox and taking down the Astros, the Bronx Bombers sit at 17–9—and riding high. But on The Chase for 28 , Chris and the Podcast Padre aren’t ready to crown this team just yet. This episode dives into what’s fueling the Yankees’ success right now—dominant pitching, timely hitting, and contributions from the bottom of the lineup—while also ad...

On Episode 122 of Chase for 28 , Chris and the podcast Padre talk through what’s been bothering Yankee fans in the middle of April —the uneasy feeling that things haven’t been clicking offensively, and that the bullpen has had its share of rough moments lately. They break down the Yankees’ current form, spotlight which parts of the lineup are producing (and which ones still need to wake up), and e...

Seven games into the 2026 season, the Yankees are off to another strong start—but should you buy in? Chris and the Podcast Padre break down the Yankees’ opening week, including a sweep of the Giants, a series win in Seattle, and a successful home opener in the Bronx. While the pitching staff looks dominant and early contributors like Ben Rice are turning heads, the guys keep things grounded—becaus...

The Yankees couldn’t have scripted a better start to 2026 — and Chris and the Podcast Padre are here to break it all down. After opening the season 2-0 with back-to-back shutouts (a franchise first), the early returns point to something Yankees fans have been begging for: dominant pitching and a more balanced offensive approach. In this episode, the guys react to Opening Day on Netflix, Stanton’s...

The 2026 season is a week away, and the Yankees are giving us plenty to talk about — both good and bad. In this episode of The Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre react to the early returns, separating what’s real from what might just be small-sample-size noise. From early power surges and standout performances to lingering concerns about consistency, approach, and roster construction, the g...

Spring Training is officially underway, and The Chase for 28 is back for Season 6. Chris and the Podcast Padre break down what 2026 really looks like for the Yankees — and whether “running it back” is good enough after another 94-win season that ended without a ring. The guys dig into lineup concerns (Volpe’s strikeouts, Wells’ development, Jazz aiming for 50/50?!), expectations for Giancarlo Stan...

The offseason officially rolls on for the Chase for 28 crew, but optimism is in short supply. In Episode 117, Chris, the Podcast Padre, and the Podcast Paisan return to break down a Yankees winter that feels frozen in time. From the shocking qualifying offer acceptance by Trent Grisham to the continued reliance on analytics over fundamentals, the guys question whether Brian Cashman and the front o...

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 frustrati...

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 qui...

The Yankees aren’t dead yet! In Game 3 of the ALDS, Aaron Judge put the team on his back as the Bronx Bombers stormed back from a 6–1 deficit to defeat the Blue Jays and keep their season alive. Chris and the Podcast Paisan (AJ) break down every emotional moment—from Rodón’s early collapse to the bullpen’s lockdown effort and Judge’s MVP-caliber leadership that sparked the comeback. Despite leavin...

The Bronx Bombers are on the ropes. In this Game 2 postgame reaction episode, Chris and the Podcast Paisan (AJ) try to make sense of a disastrous weekend in Toronto as the Yankees fall behind 0–2 in the ALDS after a 13–7 loss. Despite scoring late against Toronto’s bullpen, the early innings were defined by rookie Trey Yesavage, who threw 5.1 no-hit innings and racked up 11 strikeouts in just his...

The Yankees’ postseason run hit its first bump north of the border as Toronto dominated Game 1 of the ALDS with a 10–1 victory at Rogers Centre. Despite the lopsided score, host Chris Nesi reminds fans that the effort on the field wasn’t nearly as bad as the final line suggested. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put on a two-way clinic, flashing leather and launching a homer, while Alejandro Kirk surprised e...

Episode 115 of Chase for 28 sets the stage for the American League Division Series between the Yankees and the Blue Jays. Chris and the Podcast Padre rewind the Wild Card win, revisit last episode’s trivia answer, and look ahead to a best-of-five series that promises pressure-packed baseball. The conversation dives into pitching matchups (Luis Gil, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, and Cam Schlittler vs. G...

The Yankees survive and advance! In this Wild Card Game 3 recap, Chris, AJ, and the Podcast Padre celebrate a 4–0 shutout over the Boston Red Sox, powered by rookie sensation Cam Schlittler’s historic postseason performance. Schlittler became the only pitcher in MLB history to throw 8+ innings with 12 strikeouts, no walks, and no runs allowed in a playoff start. From Rosario’s clutch RBI to McMaho...

In this bonus episode of the "Chase for 28" podcast, we dive deep into the Yankees' exhilarating victory in Game Two of the Wild Card series. Host Chris is joined by the Podcast Padre and the Podcast Paisano, providing a lively discussion filled with instant reactions and analysis of the game. Listeners can expect to hear insights on key player performances, strategic decisions by Aaron Boone, and...

Game 1 of the Wild Card series had everything October baseball promises—tension, drama, and heartbreak in the Bronx. In front of 47,000-plus fans at Yankee Stadium, Max Fried delivered a gem and Anthony Volpe provided an early spark with a solo shot. But the night unraveled in the seventh inning when the Yankees’ bullpen faltered, giving the Red Sox the opening they needed. Garrett Crochet turned...

The marathon is over, and the postseason is finally here. In Episode 114 of Chase for 28 , Chris and the Podcast Padre wrap up the Yankees’ 94–68 regular season, reflect on the ups and downs that defined the summer, and preview the highly anticipated Wild Card series against the Red Sox. From déjà vu records to the dangers of Chapman in October, the guys dive into how the Yankees match up against...

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 dram...

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...

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 Ge...

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 th...