Yankees Trade Rumors, Pitching Woes, and the Missing Spark (7/20/25) - CF28-105

In Episode 105 of Chase for 28, Chris is joined once again by the Podcast Padre to break down the current state of the New York Yankees as they kick off the second half of the season. With the Yankees sitting at 54-44 and chasing Toronto in the AL East, the duo dives into trade deadline rumors, underwhelming pitching decisions, and the offensive inconsistencies that continue to plague the Bombers.From blister issues and bullpen games to Volpe’s power surge and Judge’s strikeout woes, this episode offers a realistic—yet passionate—look at what’s needed to ignite a playoff-caliber run. Plus, they evaluate whether prospects like Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. could be called upon to provide that much-needed spark.Key Topics Discussed:All-Star Break recap and second-half outlookFrustration with Will Warren and young pitcher inconsistenciesVolpe’s power vs. plate discipline dilemmaAaron Judge’s strikeout rate and offensive slumpBellinger’s red-hot bat and trade implicationsTrade deadline predictions (spoiler: expect Jim and Bob)Speculating call-ups: Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr.Shout-out to Scott and Lisa from Parts Unknown (Cleveland Guardian fans)Yankees Trivia 🤔Who is the Yankees' all-time RBI leader?Answer: Lou Gehrig - 1,995This episode: Who is the Yankees' all-time strikeout leader (hitting)?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.