Yankees Bounce Back Big (8/23/25) - CF28-109

What a difference a week makes for the Yankees! In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down an eventful week that saw the Yankees sweep the Cardinals and Rays before a tough loss to Boston. With a five-game win streak putting them in the first Wild Card spot, the conversation turns to whether this team can finally deliver against top competition—or if the fundamentals will continue to haunt them.From defensive lapses to poor baserunning, and from Stanton’s resurgence to Aaron Judge’s outfield status, we tackle the big questions heading into September. Plus, we revisit last week’s trivia answer (spoiler: it’s a Reggie moment), introduce a new trivia challenge, and share some listener emails and hot takes on what the Yankees need for a playoff push.Key Topics DiscussedYankees go 5–1 since the last episode: Sweeping the Cardinals and RaysFundamentals fail: Errors, bad baserunning, and inconsistent play vs. strong teamsWild Card update: Yankees hold the first spot and remain in the division raceStanton’s resurgence and his role in the outfield debateJudge’s throwing status and Boone vs. Judge statementsUpcoming schedule: How soft September could shape playoff chancesTrade talk: Bellinger, Tucker, and left-handed lineup dynamics for 2025Listener feedback from Alex and the CuziniShoutout Kellen!Yankees Trivia 🤔Which Yankee has the most World Series homers in a single WS?Answer: Reggie Jackson (5) - 1977This episode: Who was in RF for the Jeter 'Flip' play?Bullpen Q&A ☎️You have opinions just like we do so we want to hear from you!Email us at [email protected] with us on Twitter @chasefor28podConnect with us on Instagram @chasefor28podSend a voicemail http://chasefor28.com/voicemailMerch 👕Chase for 28 - 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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/chasefor28.