{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fef23757a-df9f-4c18-9c2a-24e341f80fc3","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 Trade Rumors, Pitching Woes, and the Missing Spark (7/20/25) - CF28-105\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/ef23757a-df9f-4c18-9c2a-24e341f80fc3\"></iframe>","title":"Yankees Trade Rumors, Pitching Woes, and the Missing Spark (7/20/25) - CF28-105","description":"<p>In Episode 105 of <em>Chase for 28</em>, Chris is joined once again by the Podcast Padre to break down the current state of the New York Yankees as they kick off the second half of the season. With the Yankees sitting at 54-44 and chasing Toronto in the AL East, the duo dives into trade deadline rumors, underwhelming pitching decisions, and the offensive inconsistencies that continue to plague the Bombers.</p><p>From blister issues and bullpen games to Volpe\u2019s power surge and Judge\u2019s strikeout woes, this episode offers a realistic\u2014yet passionate\u2014look at what\u2019s needed to ignite a playoff-caliber run. Plus, they evaluate whether prospects like Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. could be called upon to provide that much-needed spark.</p><p><strong>Key Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>All-Star Break recap and second-half outlook</li><li>Frustration with Will Warren and young pitcher inconsistencies</li><li>Volpe\u2019s power vs. plate discipline dilemma</li><li>Aaron Judge\u2019s strikeout rate and offensive slump</li><li>Bellinger\u2019s red-hot bat and trade implications</li><li>Trade deadline predictions (spoiler: expect Jim and Bob)</li><li>Speculating call-ups: Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr.</li><li>Shout-out to Scott and Lisa from Parts Unknown (Cleveland Guardian fans)</li></ul><p><strong>Yankees Trivia \ud83e\udd14</strong></p><p>Who is the Yankees' all-time RBI leader?</p><p>Answer: Lou Gehrig - 1,995</p><p>This episode: Who is the Yankees' all-time strikeout leader (hitting)?</p><p><strong>Bullpen Q&amp;A \u260e\ufe0f</strong></p><p>You have opinions just like we do so we want to hear from you!</p><p>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:feedback@chasefor28.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">feedback@chasefor28.com</a></p><p><strong>Connect with us on Twitter </strong>@chasefor28pod</p><p><strong>Connect with us on Instagram</strong> @chasefor28pod</p><p><strong>Send a voicemail </strong><a href=\"http://chasefor28.com/voicemail\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://chasefor28.com/voicemail</a></p><p><strong>Merch \ud83d\udc55</strong></p><p>Chase for 28 - Podcast and Select Player Shirts</p><p><strong>SeatGeek</strong> \ud83c\udf9f</p><p>Check out SeatGeek - the easiest way to buy tickets for sports, concerts, and more. Visit <a href=\"http://chasefor28.com/seatgeek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>chasefor28.com/seatgeek</strong></a> and use promo code '<strong>CHASEFOR28</strong>' at checkout to get $20 off your first purchase.</p><br><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/ed142688-05eb-4b2e-9001-994f3a2776d5/1603940453463-4328a067c1955e9e40c3116648719ea8.jpeg"}