{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fe0272a34-3b8a-4cbf-81bd-241e88d7c7a6","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=\"Ben Rice Rising, Volpe Slipping, and a Closer Crisis (4/26/25) - CF28-096\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/e0272a34-3b8a-4cbf-81bd-241e88d7c7a6\"></iframe>","title":"Ben Rice Rising, Volpe Slipping, and a Closer Crisis (4/26/25) - CF28-096","description":"<p>In Episode 96 of <em>Chase for 28</em>, Chris and the Podcast Padre dive into the Yankees' rollercoaster week. They cover a rough series split against Tampa Bay and Cleveland, the controversial Aaron Judge non-home run, Devin Williams' ongoing struggles as the closer, and the current state of the Yankees' roster a month into the 2025 season. Plus, they tackle Yankees trivia, spotlight rising star Ben Rice, discuss Anthony Volpe\u2019s underperformance, and look ahead to the upcoming series against Baltimore and Pittsburgh.</p><p>DIscussion Topics:</p><ul><li>Yankees\u2019 current record (15-10) and first-place standing in the AL East</li><li>Recap of the Yankees' last week: 2-1 vs. Tampa Bay, 1-2 vs. Cleveland</li><li>The Aaron Judge \"non-home run\" controversy and MLB officiating issues</li><li>Devin Williams' collapse in the closer role (and who should replace him)</li><li>Ben Rice\u2019s strong first full season and future potential</li><li>Anthony Volpe and Jazz Chisholm\u2019s batting struggles</li><li>Trade rumors, injury updates (DJ LeMahieu, Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton), and roster management</li><li>This week\u2019s Yankees trivia: Last HR at old Yankee Stadium and first HR at new Yankee Stadium</li><li>This Week in Yankees History: Comebacks, Grand Slams, and Monument Park moments</li></ul><p><strong>Yankees Trivia \ud83e\udd14</strong></p><ul><li>4 Yankee pitchers have hit grand slams. Who are they?</li><li>Answer: Don Larsen, Red Ruffing, Spud Chandler, Mel Stottlemyre</li><li>This episode: Who last HR at \u2018Old\u2019 Yankee Stadium 2008? And Who hit the first HR at new Yankee Stadium 2009?</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/b29dbe30-da81-4e2b-aa6d-12bbbbc9e6b7/1603940453463-4328a067c1955e9e40c3116648719ea8.jpeg"}