What a return for Anthony Volpe! Chris McMonigle reacts to Volpe's grand slam and 5 RBI night to lead the Yankees to a sweep of the Rockies. Does this mean the Yankees will have a tough decision to make when Anthony Volpe returns? Plus, Chris reveals if he has any concerns about Max Fried after his laborious start, and just how real are the Yankees' chances at the division after gaining a game on the Rays?
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
6:54 - Anthony Volpe’s unforgettable return from the minors. Shifting to second base, Volpe delivers a 3-for-4 night, an opposite-field grand slam, five RBIs, and earns a goosebump-inducing curtain call.
27:33 - Examining the Yankees' homegrown talent up the middle, punctuated by Spencer Jones securing the everyday center field job with a three-hit performance.
34:04 - A deep dive into Max Fried's alarming velocity drop. Exploring why a 3-4 mph dip on his fastball is a massive concern for the Yankees' championship rotation.
46:10 - The "Shill or Shame" segment. Praising Volpe's massive game while shaming Jasson Dominguez following continuous defensive struggles and a sudden demotion to AAA.
52:23 - Previewing the emotionally heavy September 11th series against the surging New York Mets. Breaking down the pitching matchups—Rodón, Cole, and Schlittler vs. McLean, Thornton, and Scott—and mapping out the path to catch the Rays.
