FANMAIL FRIDAY: Is there a SOLUTION to the Austin Wells problem?

New York Yankees brace for Aaron Judge’s absence as playoff hopes face a critical test. Will the Bronx Bombers' offense stay afloat, or is a summer swoon inevitable? Stacey Gotsulias and Brian McKeon answer fan questions about playoff odds, six-man rotation possibilities with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón returning, and Austin Wells’ struggles behind the plate. Trade scenarios for star catchers like Adley Rutschman fuel speculation—would the Yankees pay a steep prospect price to fix the lineup? Rollercoaster stories, mascot debates, and memories from Space Mountain add levity, while the hosts debate Anthony Volpe’s lineup spot and preview the Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox pitching matchups. With every fan feeling the tension of rivalry weekend, this episode tackles tough roster decisions, looming trade deadlines, and whether the Yankees can fight off a dreaded midseason collapse. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.