The Chase for 28

Christopher and John Nesi

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Join Christopher and John Nesi as they dive into every Yankees series recap, analyzing roster moves and breaking down the latest Yankees news every week.

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Welcome to the Second Half (7-25-22) - CF28-049

The Chase for 28

07/26/22 • 58 min

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All-Star Game Recap
Stanton - MVP
Nestor & Trevino
Blown Houston Double-Header
Michael King will miss the rest of the 2022 season after suffering a fractured right elbow during Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Yankee Trade Deadline Rumors
7. Andrew Benintendi/Michael A. Taylor (KC OF)
6. David Peralta (ARI OF)
5. Bryan Reynolds (PIT OF)
4. David Robertson (CHC RP)
3. Ian Happ (CHC OF)
2. Luis Castillo (CIN SP)
1. Juan Soto (WAS OF)

Up and In: Week In Review

Overall Record: 66-31, 1st AL East
Lead TOR 12.5, MLB 0.5 (LAD)
Record this week (Fri-Sun): 2-3
HOU 0-2
BAL 2-1
Currently Playing
MONDAY OFF DAY

Low and Away - The Week Ahead

7/26-27 @ NYM
7/28-31 KC

Yankee Trivia

Who is the all-time Yankees leader in World Series Home Runs?

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Yankees Trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr. (7/29/24) - CF28-079

The Chase for 28

07/29/24 • 28 min

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️

62-45 (2nd Place in ALE, -1.0)
Current Series: @ PHI
Since last episode:
2-2 TB
0-2 NYM
2-1 @BOS
Mets outscored the Yankees 36-14 in the four games
12-23 since June 14
Cole wets bed
DJL needs to be DFA’d
JD Davis DFA’d
Jazz Chisholm to the Bronx
Gleyber Torres miffed about Yankees’ third base idea: ‘I play second’
Trade Deadline
Blake Snell

Out of the Park Picks 👇

7/29-7/31 @PHI
8/2-8/4 TOR

Diamond Dispatch 📰

Red Sox Extend Cora
A's closer Mason Miller goes on IL with fractured left pinkie
Mariners land OF Randy Arozarena from Rays
Padres' Dylan Cease throws no-hitter against Nationals
Mike Trout - Washed up?

Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔

Who holds the all-time record for hits in a season for the Yankees?
Answer: Don Mattingly - 238 in 1986
This episode: Who holds the record for the most IBB in Yankees history?

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Bronx Ice: A Chilly Week in Yankee Land (4/12/25) - CF28-094

The Chase for 28

04/12/25 • 32 min

In Episode 94, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a tough stretch for the Yankees. From Marcus Stroman’s struggles and injury concerns to Jazz Chisholm’s whiff-heavy approach, there’s plenty to discuss. The episode highlights standout performances from Judge, Fried, and Grisham, questioning some curious lineup decisions, and rallying against the overreliance on the long ball. Plus, we’ve got updates from around the AL, trivia, and a heartwarming Hambino comeback story you won’t want to miss.

Yankees Recap & Analysis

Yankees stand at 7–6, trailing the Blue Jays by half a game
Recap of series vs. Pirates, Tigers, and Giants
Cold weather impacts and questionable game decisions
Marcus Stroman’s injury scare and fan backlash
Max Fried showing signs of ace potential
Jazz Chisholm’s 22 strikeouts: time to reset?

Lineup Talk

Volpe's steady start at the plate
Grisham and Judge leading by example
Chisholm’s approach under the microscope
Questions about lineup consistency and bench utilization (e.g., Peraza)

Around the League

AL East parity: No clear early front-runner
Detroit and Texas emerge as early bright spots
National League? Who cares... sort of

This Week in Yankee History

Matsui’s grand entrance (2003)
Yankees debut the pinstripes (1912)
The first “Yankees” game (1913)
Mickey Mantle’s indoor home run (1965)
And... the Titanic connection?

Shoutouts:

Alex whiffs on trivia
Matt C
Herman Brian

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Who was the first Yankee to have his number retired?
Answer: Lou Gehrig
This episode: In 1968, what Yankee outfielder pitched in both games of a doubleheader?

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Yankees Fail Early Season Test vs Orioles (5/4/24) - CF28-072

The Chase for 28

05/06/24 • 37 min

Home Plate Highlights ⚾️

20-13 (2nd Place in ALE)
Current Series: DET
Since last episode:
2/3 TB
2/4 OAK
2/3 MIL
1/4 BAL
Where’s the offense?
Pitching is carrying the team.
Soto is still a joy to watch
What’s up with Judge? Rizzo?
Volpe struggling. Move him back?

Hitting it Out of the Park 🤙

Yankee Pitching

Out of the Park Picks 👇

5/3-5 - DET
5/7-9 - HOU
5/10-12 - @TB

Diamond Dispatch 📰

Severino near No-No

Down on the Farm 🍼

AAA
Right-hander Clayton Beeter fired 5 2/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball on Wednesday at Jacksonville. Beeter walked four and struck out nine. He’s 3-1 with a 2.74 ERA through five starts in Triple-A.
AA
Infielder Benjamin Cowles leads the Patriots in batting average (.338) and on-base percentage (.426). With three homers, eight doubles and two triples, Cowles’ 13 extra-base hits pace the Eastern League.
A
Hudson Valley Infielder Jared Serna hit three homers in a 13-10 win over Wilmington on Wednesday. The infielder drove in six runs in the performance. In 21 games, Serna is batting .231/.351/.474 with five homers and 17 RBIs.
Shortstop Enmanuel Tejeda has been one of the Tarpons’ most consistent offensive performers, batting .304/.353/.370 (28-for-92) with three doubles, a homer and 14 RBIs through 23 games.

Yankee Baseball Brain Buster 🤔

Previous episode: Who is the all-time Yankee leader in hitting for the cycle?
Bob Meusel (3) - his first occurred on May 7, 1921, the next on July 3, 1922, and his final cycle on July 26, 1928.
1 of 6 players to do it 3 times (most)
This episode: Who is the all-time Yankees leader in pitching losses?

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2024 Yankees Season Preview (3/23/24) - CF28-067

The Chase for 28

03/23/24 • 45 min

Homeplate Highlights

New Players
Austin Wells (C), Juan Soto (OF), Alex Verdugo (OF), Trent Grisham (OF), Marcus Stroman (SP), Nick Burdi (RHP), Caleb Ferguson (LHP), Victor González (LHP), Dennis Santana (RHP)
Opening Day MASH Unit
Gerrit Cole, DJ LeMahieu, Oswald Peraza, Jasson Domínguez, Lou Trivino
2024 Expectations & Predictions

Out of the Park Picks

2024 Regular Season
3/28-3/31 @HOU
4/5-4/7 TOR
2024 Events
2024 “MLB Little League Classic,” w/DET on 8/18/24

Diamond Dispatch

2024 Postseason Predictions
Postseason

Yankee Baseball Brain Buster

In 1956 Mickey Mantle won the AL Triple Crown. What made it special?
We will reveal the answer in the next episode!

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Bombers Continue To Win (5-21-22) - CF28-042

The Chase for 28

05/21/22 • 42 min