{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fcbdf068a-275a-48c9-bf2d-af6b3f9991a6","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Yankees Start 2025 with a Bang (4/5/25) - CF28-093\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/cbdf068a-275a-48c9-bf2d-af6b3f9991a6\"></iframe>","title":"Yankees Start 2025 with a Bang (4/5/25) - CF28-093","description":"<p>The 2025 MLB season is underway, and the Yankees are flexing early! In Episode 93 of <em>Chase for 28</em>, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a wild first week that saw the Bombers go 5-2 and crush a franchise-record 9 home runs in a single game. From Judge proving doubters wrong to the bullpen\u2019s ups and downs, we\u2019ve got you covered. Plus, what\u2019s the deal with the torpedo bat?</p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Yankees start the season 5-2 and sit atop the AL East</li><li>A historic 20-9 blowout vs. Milwaukee featuring 9 home runs</li><li>What happened to Nestor Cortes and his rough outing?</li><li>The \u201cTorpedo Bat\u201d controversy \u2013 helpful or hype?</li><li>Throwback chat: multiple Yankees captains at once?</li></ul><p><strong>Shoutouts:</strong></p><ul><li>Listener Alex for a solid trivia guess</li><li>John Sterling (in spirit) for what could\u2019ve been an epic 9-HR call</li></ul><p><strong>Yankees Trivia \ud83e\udd14</strong></p><ul><li>In 1922 Babe Ruth was named Captain of the Yankees. How long was he the captain of the Yankees?</li><li>Answer: 6 games</li><li>This episode: Who was the first Yankee to have his number retired?</li></ul><p><strong>Bullpen Q&amp;A \u260e\ufe0f</strong></p><ul><li>You have opinions just like we do so we want to hear from you!</li><li>Email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:feedback@chasefor28.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">feedback@chasefor28.com</a></li><li><strong>Connect with us on Twitter&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://twitter.com/chasefor28pod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@chasefor28pod</a></li><li><strong>Connect with us on Instagram</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chasefor28pod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@chasefor28pod</a></li><li><strong>Send a voicemail&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"http://chasefor28.com/voicemail\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://chasefor28.com/voicemail</a></li></ul><p><strong>Merch \ud83d\udc55</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"http://chasefor28.com/merch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chase for 28</a>&nbsp;- Podcast and Select Player Shirts</li></ul><p><strong>SeatGeek</strong>&nbsp;\ud83c\udf9f</p><ul><li>Check out SeatGeek - the easiest way to buy tickets for sports, concerts, and more. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://chasefor28.com/seatgeek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>chasefor28.com/seatgeek</strong></a>&nbsp;and use promo code '<strong>CHASEFOR28</strong>' at checkout to get $20 off your first purchase.</li></ul><p>Support this show <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"payment\" href=\"http://supporter.acast.com/chasefor28\">http://supporter.acast.com/chasefor28</a>.</p><hr>","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/35b5af2a-991f-49d7-95ba-6b113df5ba10/1743823194687-3f844ad8-656d-4d92-a126-97f7afbdaf2b.jpeg"}