In this special episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre go beyond the Bronx with a family day to remember. Broadcasting live from Studio C, the duo shares their experience participating in the Guinness World Record-setting “Big Catch” event at Yogi Berra Stadium—joined by Yankee legends like Willie Randolph and Ron Guidry.

Meanwhile, the Yankees keep their playoff hopes alive in dramatic fashion as Ben Rice delivers a clutch extra-innings grand slam against the Orioles. With Toronto’s lead shrinking, the guys break down what the final week of the season looks like, including the importance of head-to-head tiebreakers, and what it will take for the Yankees to punch their ticket to October baseball. Plus, the boys chime in, SeatGeek powers the pod, and listeners get a sneak peek at upcoming playoff postgame minisodes.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Recording live during Yankees–Orioles extra innings thriller
• Ben Rice’s clutch grand slam & his impact this season
• Yankees cut Toronto’s lead to two games with one week to play
• Recap of the Guinness World Record “Big Catch” event at Yogi Berra Stadium
• Yankee legends on hand: Willie Randolph, Ron Guidry, Lee Mazzilli, and more
• Toronto’s struggles and playoff race implications
• Final homestand preview: White Sox & Orioles at Yankee Stadium
• Jazz Chisholm’s 30–30 season & Mantle’s perspective on milestones
• Listener engagement: voicemails and trivia teased for next episode
• Postseason plans: daily postgame mini-episodes during the playoffs

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In this episode of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre cover a jam-packed week of Yankees baseball. From Aaron Judge passing Joe DiMaggio on the all-time Yankees home run list to the shocking news about Anthony Volpe’s torn labrum, no stone is left unturned. The conversation swings from historical overlap between Yankee greats like Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle to current struggles with the bullpen and the impact of questionable deadline trades.

The duo also debates free-agent targets like Bellinger vs. Grisham, discusses the future of Ben Rice, and takes a hard look at the state of catching depth in the organization.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Opening banter: bullpen woes, Leiter Jr. frustrations, and old-school Mike & the Mad Dog vibes
• Aaron Judge’s monster homers in Boston + milestone: passing Joe DiMaggio with 362 HRs
• Quick math: Judge’s chase of Lou Gehrig (493 career HRs)
• Overlap in Yankee history: Gehrig with DiMaggio, DiMaggio with Mantle, and beyond
• Current Yankees update: 81–65, 3 GB in the AL East, 1st Wild Card spot
• Bullpen collapses vs. Detroit, rebounding in Boston, and standout pitching performances
• Anthony Volpe injury news: torn labrum since May + Yankees’ mishandling
• Oswald Peraza quietly shipped to the Angels
• Deadline disappointment: Jake Byrd’s struggles and bullpen depth issues
• Free agent debates: Cody Bellinger vs. Trent Grisham, Ben Rice’s future at 1B
• Catcher market outlook: Gary Sánchez, J.T. Realmuto, and aging options
• MVP race: Judge vs. Cal Raleigh (stats breakdown, intentional walks, OPS, RBIs, etc.)
• Upcoming Yankees schedule: Twins, Orioles, White Sox homestand with promos (Cap Night, Bernie Bobblehead, Hoodie Night, Fan Appreciation Day)
• Mets meltdown: Soto’s solo HRs, playoff disappointment looming

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Who is the Yankees' all-time RBI leader? How many?

Answer: Lou Gehrig - 1,995

This episode: Who was the first Yankee all-time leader in total bases?

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In Episode 111 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre dive deep into the Yankees’ September journey as the playoff race heats up. From frustrations over September call-up rules to dissecting tough losses against Houston and Toronto, the duo breaks down everything you need to know about the Yankees’ current standing.

The conversation covers umpiring controversies, historic throwbacks like George Brett’s infamous pine tar incident, and Don Mattingly memories. Listener interaction also takes center stage with live texts and a surprise call-in from the Cousini, making this episode one for the books. With playoff positioning on the line, the crew analyzes upcoming matchups, wild card standings, and whether players like Carlos Rodón could be in line for Cy Young votes.

Key Topics Discussed:

• September call-up frustrations & Spencer Jones debate
• Mark Teixeira’s surprising run for Congress
• Yankees standings update: 78–63, 2nd in AL East, 4 GB from Toronto
• Houston series recap & umpiring controversies
• George Brett pine tar throwback & Don Mattingly history
• Yankees September schedule breakdown vs. Blue Jays, Tigers, Red Sox, Orioles
• Wild card race: Yankees, Boston, Seattle, and contenders
• Live listener interaction: the Podcast Cousini joins the podcast by phone

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Name the 3 Yankees who hit a grand slam in the same game in 2011.

Answer: Granderson, Martin, & Cano

This episode: Who is the Yankees' all-time RBI leader? How many?

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