Yankees Rolling at 17–9: Pitching Carrying the Load… But Is It Enough? (4/25/26) - CF28-123

The Yankees are rolling.After sweeping the Royals and Red Sox and taking down the Astros, the Bronx Bombers sit at 17–9—and riding high. But on The Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre aren’t ready to crown this team just yet.This episode dives into what’s fueling the Yankees’ success right now—dominant pitching, timely hitting, and contributions from the bottom of the lineup—while also addressing the glaring concern: inconsistent offense. Is this a more balanced team, or are the cracks already showing?Plus, a deep dive into roster decisions, Ben Rice’s emergence, Stanton’s latest injury scare, and what could be next for “The Martian.” It’s a week of wins—but still plenty to figure out.Topics DiscussedYankees improve to 17–9 (8–2 in last 10)Sweeps of the Royals and Red SoxStrong start vs. struggling AstrosPitching dominance carrying the teamMax Fried, Cam Schlittler, and Luis Gil performancesGerrit Cole rehab progress and timelineOffensive inconsistency despite winsBen Rice emerging as a top hitterBottom-of-the-lineup production improvingAaron Judge power vs. average conversationAustin Wells’ offensive struggles vs. defensive valueStanton injury concern (again)Jason Domínguez (“The Martian”) knocking on the doorRoster decisions when Volpe returnsYankees upcoming schedule (Rangers, Orioles, May outlook)Yankees TriviaWhich Yankees pitcher threw a no-hitter in 2021?Answer: Corey Kluber, 5/19/21 @ TexasThis Episode: Who was the last Yankees pitcher to hit a home run?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!