The Chase for 28 - A Yankees Podcast

They crammed in crowded 4 and D trains, packed the Bronx’s sports bars and streamed through the Yankee Stadium gates, ready to lend their voices to the comeback cause. But it took all of three batters for those pinstripe-clad fans to be quieted, all of three batters for the seemingly unstoppable Dodgers to assert themselves in one of the most intimidating road environments in sports. Box Score Bul...

And so the Yankees, who brought their band of slugging superstars to the West Coast, head east with a daunting deficit against a Dodgers team that had been an out away from angst in the opener, yet is now two wins from a ring. What remains to be seen is if the tone will shift at Yankee Stadium, and if Ohtani will be back in the lineup in the Bronx. Box Score Bullpen Q&A ☎️ You have opinions ju...

Thirty-six years after a gimpy Kirk Gibson limped to the plate to smack a Game 1 walk-off homer, Freddie Freeman came to bat with a badly injured right ankle, the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th and a chance to summon October magic of his own. With one, no-doubt swing, Freeman rocketed the ball into the right-field pavilion seats for the first-ever World Series walk-off grand slam that gave...

In this thrilling episode of Chase for 28 , the Yankees are back in the World Series for the first time since 2009! We dive deep into their ALCS Game 5 victory over the Guardians, securing the American League Championship with a 5-2 win in 10 innings. Giancarlo Stanton, named ALCS MVP, tied the game in the sixth with a clutch two-run homer, while Juan Soto delivered the knockout blow—a three-run b...

In this exciting episode of Chase for 28 , break down Game 4 of the ALCS, where the Yankees pulled off a thrilling 8-6 victory over the Guardians. Giancarlo Stanton's three-run blast silenced the Cleveland crowd, giving the Yankees a late-game lead, but a tired bullpen made it a nail-biter. Alex Verdugo's clutch infield dribbler against Emmanuel Clase sealed the win, putting the Yankees just one g...

In this episode of Chase for 28 , we break down Game 2 of the ALCS, where Aaron Judge finally delivered his first home run of the postseason, sealing a 6-3 Yankees victory over the Guardians. With a commanding 2-0 series lead, the Yankees are inching closer to their first World Series appearance since 2009. We’ll dive into Judge’s two-run blast, Gleyber Torres’ continued offensive spark, and Antho...

The Yankees kicked off the ALCS with a commanding 5-2 victory over the Guardians, fueled by a stellar performance from Carlos Rodón. After a rocky start in the previous round, Rodón bounced back with six innings of dominance, striking out nine while allowing just three hits. Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton provided the offensive firepower, each launching home runs to give the Yankees an early adva...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Yankees def. Royals 3-1 Podcast Padre shares his thoughts on ALDS ALCS Roster predictions ALCS Pitching match-ups CLE or DET Out of the Park Picks 👇 ALCS Predictions Chris - Yankees in 5 Podcast Padre - Yankees in 6 Diamond Dispatch 📰 Mets Advance LA or SD Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔 Who are the 3 Yankees who have played in and also managed in a World Series for the...

In this episode of Chase for 28 , we break down the Yankees' ALDS-clinching 3-1 victory over the Royals in Game 4. Gleyber Torres set the tone early, lacing the first pitch for a double, followed by Juan Soto’s RBI single to give the Yankees a fast lead. Gerrit Cole was dominant, pitching seven strong innings and only allowing one run, while Giancarlo Stanton and Torres added key run-scoring hits...

Chris and AJ break down Game 3 of the ALDS, where Giancarlo Stanton's go-ahead home run in the eighth inning led the Yankees to a crucial 3-2 victory over the Royals. Stanton was unstoppable, racking up three hits, including a run-scoring double and even a stolen base—his first in over four years. We’ll dive into how Stanton stepped up in the spotlight and analyze Clarke Schmidt's solid postseason...

In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and AJ recap the Yankees' tough 4-2 loss to the Royals in Game 2 of the ALDS, evening the series at 1-1. Despite Carlos Rodón’s 'electrifying' start, the Royals capitalized on a four-run fourth inning to chase him from the game. Cole Ragans held the Yankees in check, and the Royals bullpen locked down the win, sending the series to Kansas City with momentum....

In this exciting bonus episode of Chase for 28 , Chris and AJ dive into Game 1 of the ALDS, where Alex Verdugo delivered a game-winning hit, helping the Yankees to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his role, Verdugo shined when it mattered most, driving home Jazz Chisholm Jr. with a clutch seventh-inning single that marked the fifth lead change — a post...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Yankees 93-67 (2024 ALE Champions) Royals 86-76 (T-2nd AL Central) // Def. Orioles 2-0 in WC Yankees Rotation Position by Position Comparison Path to the World Series… Out of the Park Picks 👇 ALDS Predictions Chris - Yankees in 4 Podcast Padre - Yankees in 4 Diamond Dispatch 📰 Orioles OUT Astros OUT Mets Advance Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔 The first player to PH a W...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 93-67 (2024 AL East Champions) Current Series: PIT Since last episode: 20-16 The power of Judge Playoff match-ups and early outlook Out of the Park Picks 👇 9/28-9/28 PIT 10/5 - ALDS Diamond Dispatch 📰 Potential Triple Crown Winners in the World Series? Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔 Who is the only MLB pitcher (min 18 seasons) w/o having a losing season? Answer: Andy P...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 73-51 (1st Place in ALE, +1.0) Current Series: @DET Since last episode: 1-2 LAA 2-1 TEX 2-1 CHW Jazz Chisholm on IL Oswaldo Cabrera continues to step up Aaron Judge 300 HRs - 955 Games Welcome Back Peraza LL Classic Alex Verdugo is allergic to batting gloves & his tattoos Out of the Park Picks 👇 8/20-22 CLE 8/23-25 COL Diamond Dispatch 📰 No clear favorites in MLB St...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 65-45 (T-1st Place in ALE, 0.0) Current Series: TOR Since last episode: 3-0 @PHI Trade Deadline Chisholm, Mark Leiter Jr. (RHP), Enyel De Los Santos (RHP) Cole misses start MASH Returns Stanton - Back Cody Poteet - August Ian Hamilton - August Nick Burdi - August Jon Berti - August Clarke Schmidt - Aug/Sept Cashman comments about Dominguez: “We like what we have currently...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 62-45 (2nd Place in ALE, -1.0) Current Series: @ PHI Since last episode: 2-2 TB 0-2 NYM 2-1 @BOS Mets outscored the Yankees 36-14 in the four games 12-23 since June 14 Cole wets bed DJL needs to be DFA’d JD Davis DFA’d Jazz Chisholm to the Bronx Gleyber Torres miffed about Yankees’ third base idea: ‘I play second’ Trade Deadline Blake Snell Out of the Park Picks 👇 7/29-7...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 58-40 (2nd Place in ALE, -1.0) Current Series: TB Since last episode: 2-1 @BAL ASG Soto 1-1, 2 RBI, BB Judge 0-2 Holmes DNP Final 64 Games Keys to a good second half and #28 Trade Targets: Jazz Chisholm (CF MIA), Tanner Scott (LHP MIA), Luis Rengifo (INF LAA), Mason Miller (RHP OAK) Stanton & Berti Returning Soon Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Out of the Park Picks 👇...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 56-39 (2nd Place in ALE, -2.0) Current Series: @BAL Since last episode: 1-2 BOS 1-2 @TB Terrible play continues Bobby Murcer Remembered Should the Yankees trade Juan Soto? Alex Cora or Buck Showalter for the next Yankees manager? Horrendous 1st-round draft picks Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Aaron Judge Juan Soto Out of the Park Picks 👇 7/12-14 @ BAL ASB 7/19-7/22 TB Dia...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 54-35 (2nd Place in ALE) Current Series: BOS Since last episode: 2-2 @TOR 0-3 CIN Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Aaron Judge Juan Soto Out of the Park Picks 👇 7/9-7/11 @TB 7/12-7/14 @BAL Diamond Dispatch 📰 Juan Soto to start in the 2024 ASG Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔 On June 2, 2022, Matt Carpenter hit his third HR for the Yankees, making him the third player to hav...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 52-31 (2nd Place in ALE) Current Series: @TOR Since last episode: 2-1 @ LAA 2-1 @ SF 3-0 MIN 1-2 LAD 3-1 KC 1-2 @BOS 1-2 BAL 1-2 ATL 0-2 NYM Cole Returns Gil Back to Earth Rizzo out Stanton out Welcome JD Davis Pitching Dominguez on IL Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Aaron Judge 1st half 289 AB, 61 R, 88 H, 23 2B, 1 3B, 30 HR, 77 RBI, 60 BB, 90 K, 5 SB .304 BA, .428 OBP, .7...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 36-17 (1ST Place in ALE) Current Series: @SD Since last episode: 3-0 CHW 2-2 SEA 1-0 SD Luis Gil another great start Hal Steinbrenner - Lower payroll? Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Stanton, Judge, Soto Out of the Park Picks 👇 5/28-30 @LAA 5/31-6/2 @SF Diamond Dispatch 📰 Yankees are 1.5 games back from the best record in baseball! Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔 Previous...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 32-15 (1ST Place in ALE) Current Series: CHW Since last episode: 3-0 DET 2-1 HOU 2-1 TB 3-0 MIN 2-0 CHW Resurgence of Stanton Resurgence of Judge Luis Gil has arrived - 14K Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Clay Holmes Stanton, Judge Out of the Park Picks 👇 5/20-23 SEA 5/24-26 @SD Diamond Dispatch 📰 Yankees are 1 game back from the best record in baseball! Down on the Farm...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ 20-13 (2nd Place in ALE) Current Series: DET Since last episode: 2/3 TB 2/4 OAK 2/3 MIL 1/4 BAL Where’s the offense? Pitching is carrying the team. Soto is still a joy to watch What’s up with Judge? Rizzo? Volpe struggling. Move him back? Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Yankee Pitching Out of the Park Picks 👇 5/3-5 - DET 5/7-9 - HOU 5/10-12 - @TB Diamond Dispatch 📰 Severi...

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️ Current Record: 13-6 (1st ALE) Current Series: TB 2/3 in CLE 1/3 in TOR Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙 Stanton Mashing! Volpe Defense Out of the Park Picks 👇 4/19-4/21 - TB (Cortes, Gil) 4/22-4/25 - OAK (TBD…) 4/26-4/28 - @MIL Diamond Dispatch 📰 John Sterling announced his retirement from the Yankees radio booth - effective immediately The race to replace John Sterl...