Judge Out, Kids Up, and Life Is Good (6/20/26) - CF28-127

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 guys discuss Gerrit Cole's return, the bullpen's continued inconsistency, trade deadline priorities, the catching situation, and whether Anthony Volpe still has a long-term future in the Bronx. Plus, a celebration of the Knicks' championship run, retirement reflections from the Podcast Padre, and another Yankees trivia question for the listeners.Topics DiscussedYankees move into first place in the AL EastCurrent standings and playoff outlookWhy weekly baseball analysis beats daily overreactionsAaron Judge injury update and expected return timelineBen Rice's All-Star caseHome Run Derby concernsSpencer Jones getting everyday opportunitiesJasson Domínguez continuing to developGiancarlo Stanton's lingering injury situationGoldschmidt's resurgence at first baseThe Yankees' ongoing catching problemsAnthony Volpe's future with the organizationBullpen concerns heading toward the trade deadlineCam Schlittler's continued emergencePotential trade deadline targetsTarik Skubal discussionUpcoming schedule and All-Star break outlookCelebrating the Knicks championshipRetirement reflections from the Podcast PadreYankees TriviaSince 2000, only two Yankees have won the American League MVP Award. Aaron Judge is one. Who is the other?Answer: Alex RodriguezThis Episode: Name the 3 Yankees besides Aaron Judge to win the AL MVP award 3 times with the Yankees.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!