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Carton and Big Mac evaluate the defensive lapses of George Lombard Jr. and the pressure of playing shortstop for the New York Yankees. They also delve into the viral story of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being spotted in a Yankees shirt and review Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz's successful outing.01:00 - Yankees Offense Discussion03:30 - Elephant Sound Contest06:15 - George Lombard Jr. Errors10:14 - Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Review13:51 - Jed York’s Yankees Shirt

Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field could become an uncomfortable night for the Mets, with Evan Roberts predicting fans may treat Alonso like the home-team star. Plus, Evan and Shaun Morash battle over Jaxson Dart versus Geno Smith, debate a new extra-innings idea, and get pulled into the absurd Babe Ruth conspiracy.

Connor Hughes joins Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash with revealing details on how close the Jets came to pursuing Malik Nabers in the draft. Hughes explains why the Jets had Nabers ranked ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr., why the Giants shut down trade talks, and why Nabers was viewed as a potential best-in-the-NFL receiver.

The Yankees’ offense is clicking, and Brian Cashman’s deadline moves are looking better by the day. Luis Garcia Jr. has been a huge addition, while Austin Wells is making the decision not to add a catcher look justified. But Fernando Cruz’s injury has exposed the bigger concern: Cashman failed to reinforce the bullpen, and the Yankees may enter October scrambling to figure out who gets the final nine outs.

Boomer likes what Brian Cashman has done with this team as well.

The Giants starting QB Jaxson Dart joined Craig and Big Mac live from training camp!

Craig and Chris examine the Yankees bullpen concerns following the loss of Fernando Cruz and the addition of Michael Fulmer. They later sit down with Patrick Ricard to explore the fullback's new role with the Giants and his reflections on a long career in Baltimore.01:02 - Car Nomenclature And Tipping02:04 - Yankees Bullpen Injury News06:22 - Patrick Ricard Interview14:17 - Ricard On Leaving Baltimore17:29 - OBJ And NFL Longevity

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle kick off the Carton Show with a heated Yankees debate! Should Gerrit Cole have pitched on regular rest to line him up for the massive series against the Boston Red Sox? With the division, Wild Card positioning, injuries, and October looming, Craig and Big Mac have VERY different ideas about how aggressive the Yankees should be down the stretch.Plus, Chris gets a hilarious welcome back to WFAN with a custom rap song, and Craig has a little fun at the Mets’ expense!

Isaiah Likely is ready to show the Giants everything he can do. The newest Giants tight end explains why New York became the right destination in free agency, how John Harbaugh’s arrival helped shape the move and why he sees Jaxson Dart developing the command every offense needs from its quarterback.

Brian Burns is all-in on the Giants’ new direction under John Harbaugh, calling the combination of this roster and an established winning coach a “dream come true.” Burns explains why Harbaugh’s demanding approach has energized the team, why the defense feels ready for Week 1 and how Denard Wilson’s new system is more complex and detailed.

The Yankees’ bullpen is raising serious October concerns as Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash question whether heavy workloads could force Aaron Boone to ride his starters deeper in the postseason.Plus, they debate Jazz Chisholm’s costly non-steal and Boone’s bizarre explanation before ripping SNY for cutting out during Francisco Lindor’s spectacular catch.

Joe Schoen joined us and talked his new contract, John Harbaugh was hired, Cam Skattebo doing a backflip before training camp started, and what the most unfair criticism he’s heard about himself.

John Harbaugh joins us to talk Dart, Nabers & how he looks so young.

We talked about how important it is to have the right coach and quarterback. Boomer said Matt Nagy is going to want to run the football being in the Northeast.

Craig and the Crew discuss the reaction to Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field this coming September, Also Dolly Parton passes away.

Geno Smith turns the Jets’ season into a heated argument over whether they have any realistic chance to surprise people. Evan Roberts expects a bad year but refuses to dismiss them completely, pointing to the offensive line, Garrett Wilson, the running game and Smith’s past success as reasons a competitive season is at least possible.Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts and takes the much harsher position, arguing Smith will ultimately sink the offense and that the Jets have virtually no path to being good. Evan fires back with a 20 percent chance of eight wins, setting off a fierce debate over hope, quarterback play and just how bad the Jets really are.

Jed York, the owner of the 49’ers, getting arrested for soliciting a prostitute outside a trailer park in Ohio. It's just cuckoo.

Craig Carton is flying solo today and is fired up about the way the Jets offense looks in their 2nd preseason game. Also they guys jump into the Giancarlo Stanton injury news.

Giancarlo Stanton may have played his final game for the Yankees after another calf injury likely ends his 2026 season. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash react to the bizarre setback, what it means for Stanton’s Yankees legacy, and why his history of showing up in October made this injury especially stunning.Ryan Weathers’ elbow injury adds another major concern to a suddenly thinner rotation. Evan argues the Yankees’ latest setbacks prove you can never have enough starting pitching, while Shaun pushes back on how much the injuries really change the outlook.

The guys are back in the house and start with the Jets game and how Geno looked like his best self out there. We have some hope. Plus, Gio has no hope for Deshaun Watson in Cleveland who is simply hated by the fanbase.

Legendary sports agent Don Cronson joins the program to share behind-the-scenes stories from his career representing stars like Ed 'Too Tall' Jones, Pearl Washington, and Anthony Mason. He discusses the groundbreaking business deal involving the Silna brothers during the NBA-ABA merger and recounts a high school athletic rivalry with Bill Parcells.01:40 - Legendary Agent Don Cronson05:17 - Representing Ed Too Tall Jones09:24 - Too Tall's Boxing Stint16:32 - Memories Of Pearl Washington21:25 - The In-Perpetuity NBA Deal26:50 - Dealing With Anthony Mason33:35 - NBA All-Time Starting Five38:06 - High School Rivalry With Parcells

Craig Carton and Damian Woody discuss Woody's tenure at ESPN and a secret FS1 dinner that almost led to a partnership. They also break down the Yankees' recent success against the Baltimore Orioles and the importance of preseason playing time for Geno Smith and the Jets' backup quarterback.01:00 - Damian Woody Joins04:43 - Yankees & Fandom07:04 - Jets Preseason Outlook

The Yankees have won four straight and cut Tampa Bay’s AL East lead to four games, forcing Tiki Barber to reverse his earlier declaration that the division race was over. Evan Roberts isn’t convinced, arguing that the Yankees’ lengthy stretch without Aaron Judge still shows a team only slightly above .500 despite the recent surge.They debate whether Cody Bellinger’s return, improved offense from Elliott Ramos and Luis Garcia, and dominant pitching can change the race. Gerrit Cole’s latest gem also sparks a bigger argument, with Evan making the case that Cole has actually been a better Yankee than CC Sabathia, even if CC remains the more beloved figure.

The Yankees swept the Orioles, Gerrit Cole had another good start and Jerry says this is the formula for the Yankees winning the World Series.

They analyze Mason Rincon's dramatic walk-off home run for Bayonne in the Little League World Series and address the controversy surrounding his celebration. The conversation shifts to the disputed Pete Alonso foul ball during the Yankees-Orioles game, explaining how different camera angles changed their perspective on the play. Finally, they tease an upcoming reveal about the meaning behind Aaron Boone's post-win gesture and revisit a famous Shohei Ohtani home run call.01:00 - New King Of New York03:35 - Rincon's LLWS Walk-Off10:25 - Alonso's Disputed Foul Ball13:40 - Ohtani's Home Run Call17:50 - Boone's Celebration Gesture

The Yankees survived a massive Pete Alonso scare in Baltimore when his towering shot was ruled foul, a call Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber believe completely changed the game. They credit the Yankees for taking advantage and finishing off a 5-3 win, but the controversy raises a bigger question about why MLB still cannot definitively judge fair-or-foul home runs with modern technology.Evan and Tiki call for taller foul poles, better camera angles and even new tracking technology to eliminate the guesswork. They also debate whether Alonso still cares about making headlines in New York, while the Orioles broadcast pours gasoline on the rivalry by mocking Mets fans after his earlier home run.

We start the show with Pete Alonso’s controversial foul ball in last night’s Yankees win over the Orioles. Jerry says it was a fair ball. We also discuss Steve Cohen’s comments before the game yesterday.

With Bart Scott filling in for C-Mac, Craig breaks down what could be a dream scenario for Mets fans. Could Mark Walters selling his stake in the Dodgers lead to a Shohei Ohtani opt-out? If so would Steve Cohen go get the two-way superstar? The guys cover it all.

The Yankees keep surviving, but every game feels like a struggle. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether New York deserves credit for staying afloat through a brutal run of injuries or criticism for barely playing .500 baseball despite outstanding pitching. Aaron Judge is making slow progress, Giancarlo Stanton is moving closer to a return, and Aaron Boone’s comments make Max Fried’s injured-list stint sound more precautionary than catastrophic.Jazz Chisholm is becoming another source of frustration. His bat has disappeared, the strikeouts are piling up, and a defensive mistake has Evan questioning whether Chisholm should still be guaranteed everyday at-bats. The Yankees may be headed for October, but getting Judge, Stanton and Fried healthy at the right time could determine how far they actually go.

The Cowboys & Saints had a brawl at their joint practice. Boomer gives us the skinny about what's good and bad about doing them.

Chris Christie is back on WFAN, filling in for Chris McMonigle, and he wastes no time making his presence felt alongside Craig Carton!Christie makes the case for the Mets’ outrageous 26-10 comeback scenario, insisting the rest of the league better “don’t let us win tonight” as New York tries to keep its slim playoff hopes alive. Craig Carton is having NONE of it.

Max Fried is back on the injured list with the same elbow issue that already sidelined him for nearly two months, and Evan Roberts fears the Yankees may not see him pitch again this season. Evan and Tiki Barber break down why the recurrence is so alarming, whether even an optimistic Aaron Boone update can be trusted, and how Fried’s absence suddenly puts more pressure on Carlos Rodon, Garrett Cole, Ryan Weathers and the rest of the rotation.The injury also revives the trade deadline debate over Tarik Skubal and the warning that teams can never have enough pitching. Plus, the guys explain how the American League playoff schedule could help the Yankees survive with only three starters in the Division Series.

Three Padres thrown out at the plate in the first two innings in a 2-1 win for the Metsies. We also take a look at the MLB playoff picture.

Craig Carton is back on the Carton Show with Zach Gelb filling in for Chris McMonigle, and the Giants are front and center.Carton has a major question for John Harbaugh after Jaxson Dart was sent to the blue medical tent following a hard hit — why was the Giants' franchise quarterback put back into a meaningless preseason game? Carton argues that Harbaugh is getting a pass that other Giants coaches never would have received.

Jaxson Dart has already been sent to the blue medical tent six times, just one fewer than Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen over their entire careers. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber agree the frequency is impossible to ignore, but they push back on comparisons to Tua Tagovailoa because Dart has only been diagnosed with one concussion.

We talked about Jazz Chisholm and how he talked a big game prior to the season and hasn’t delivered. We talked about the injuries to Judge, Stanton and Bellinger.

Former Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh joins to discuss his transition from the NFL to the business world and his involvement with the Italian Football League. They reflect on the Tom Coughlin era, the infamous boat trip distraction, and compare the organizational consistency of the Giants and Ravens.01:20 - Justin Pugh Joins05:41 - Italian Football League10:16 - Coaching Under Coughlin13:21 - Giants Struggles Discussed20:31 - Harbaugh vs Coughlin25:21 - Football Finance Career32:33 - Competitive Golf Talk

Craig Carton welcomes former Jets receiver Quincy Enunwa to discuss Geno Smith's maturity as a veteran quarterback and the current state of the Jets' offensive line. They also explore the emotional challenges of career-ending injuries and debate the future of NFL pregame shows.01:00 - Bayonne Little League Success03:21 - Reimagining NFL Pregame Shows07:19 - Quincy Enunwa Interview12:12 - Life After Football21:15 - Airport Lounge Etiquette

Mark Schlereth joins Craig to analyze the current state of the Giants and Jets as they prepare for preseason action. They discuss the reckless but dynamic playstyle of quarterback Jaxson Dart and the offensive potential surrounding Breece Hall and Geno Smith. The conversation also explores the Denver Broncos' defensive identity and identifies potential dark horse teams for the upcoming season.01:50 - NFL Preseason Betting Warning07:48 - Mark Schlereth on Standouts11:15 - Jaxson Dart Giants Future20:33 - Analyzing Jets Offensive Potential27:15 - Broncos Projections and Turnovers30:34 - NFL Dark Horses Discussion

Pat Leonard joins Craig to share insights from his recent visit to training camp in West Virginia and the outlook for the New York Giants. They evaluate the quarterback's struggle with downfield passing, the competitive wide receiver depth chart featuring Odell Beckham Jr., and the challenges of the team's upcoming 2024 schedule.01:00 - Pat Leonard West Virginia Trip04:07 - Preseason Quarterback Performance Analysis08:23 - Giants Wide Receiver Roster Battles12:14 - Defensive Standouts Cornerback Competition18:40 - Giants 2024 Season Outlook

On the Carton Show on WFAN, Craig Carton dives into the return of football and what they expect to see from the Jets and Giants. Craig insists Jaxson Dart MUST play and wants to see what the Giants rookie can do in a real preseason game.The guys also break down the Jets' first look at Geno Smith and Frank Reich's offense, the expectations for rookie stars David Bailey and Arvell Reese, and the surprising situation surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. as he fights to make the Giants' 53-man roster.

Jaxson Dart should play in the Giants’ preseason opener, but Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber agree it needs to be a real dress rehearsal with his starting tackles protecting him. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki as they lay out what they need to see from Dart and why simple quarterback competency matters more than flashy highlights.For the Jets, David Bailey enters the spotlight with enormous expectations and an inevitable comparison to Giants rookie Orville Reese. Cade Klubnik also gets a major opportunity behind Geno Smith. Plus, Odell Beckham Jr. fights for a roster spot in what could be his final NFL chance, while questions surround the Giants’ wide receiver depth and Malik Nabers’ health.

Gio agrees with Gordon Damer from the overnight when he said the best thing for the Jets this season is to lose every game, but is going to be rooting like crazy for the Jets week one to beat the Titans and Saleh.

The Yankees have Shaun Morash believing again. After another comeback win over Seattle, Shaun argues this team has finally shaken off the frustration of the trade deadline and rediscovered the fight that disappeared during much of the summer. George Lombard Jr.’s arrival, Spencer Jones’ impact and dominant pitching have injected new life into a team that suddenly feels different from recent Yankees disappointments.Shaun explains why the Yankees are never truly dead, why their recent surge has changed his outlook on October, and how even struggling veterans are beginning to wake up. He also unloads on Major League Baseball’s confusing TV setup after spending nearly half an hour just trying to find the Yankees game.

Too many fans just want a championship and can't enjoy the damned season.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the New York Giants' first preseason depth chart, and Craig is sounding the alarm on the state of Big Blue's offense.

The Yankees finally have a good problem, but it could force a brutal decision. Shaun Morash is in for Evan Roberts alongside Tiki Barber as they argue Luis Garcia Jr.’s bat has become too important to remove once Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return. Their solution could mean Garcia at second base and Jazz Chisholm Jr. losing his everyday role.

C-Lo is in for Jerry and here for his first update and starts with the sounds of the Yankees beating the Mariners and the Mets getting shut out by the Braves. We heard Craig Carton talking about not yet being invited to Boomer’s Radio Hall of Fame induction.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle are joined by Jets general manager Darren Mougey to discuss his work rebuilding the team, head coach Aaron Glenn as he heads into year two, and Geno Smith's struggles at camp thus far.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle are joined by Aaron Glenn from Jets camp! The head coach discusses what's different going into Year 2 of his tenure with the clipboard, what he's expecting from his players after working with them in camp, and what he's changing after a disappointing debut season with the team.