Gerrit Cole Is Back and the Yankees Are Right There (5/29/26) - CF28-126

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? Gerrit Cole is back. The ace returned with two dominant scoreless outings, giving Yankees fans hope that the rotation could become one of baseball's best once everyone is healthy. The guys also discuss Jazz Chisholm's hot streak, Anthony Volpe's recent resurgence, trade deadline possibilities, lingering concerns at catcher and third base, and why Aaron Judge's "slow start" would still be a career year for almost anyone else.Topics DiscussedYankees split four-game series with TorontoRays series and the postponed game controversySweep of the Kansas City RoyalsAL East standings updateGerrit Cole's successful return to the rotationCarlos Rodón continuing to struggleJazz Chisholm's offensive resurgenceCody Bellinger's contributionsStanton's extended absenceDomínguez injury updateSpencer Jones' first MLB opportunityAnthony Volpe's improved play and future roleCaballero's versatility and valuePotential trade deadline targetsCatcher and third base concernsCam Schlittler's emergenceCarlos Lagrange's progress in Triple-AAaron Judge's surprisingly productive "slow start"Yankees TriviaWhich New York Yankees player became the first rookie in franchise history to hit 50 home runs in a season?Answer: Aaron Judge (2017)This Episode: Since 2000, only two Yankees have won the American League MVP Award. Aaron Judge is one. Who is the other?Bullpen Q&A ☎️You have opinions just like we do, so we want to hear from you!Send voicemail http://chasefor28.com/voicemailEmail us: [email protected] on X: @chasefor28podConnect on Instagram: @chasefor28podMerch 👕Podcast and Select Player ShirtsSeatGeek 🎟Check out SeatGeek - the easiest way to buy tickets for sports, concerts, and more. Visit chasefor28.com/seatgeek and use promo code 'CHASEFOR28' at checkout to get $20 off your first purchase.Affiliate Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!