{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffb6bc94f-688f-4ef4-b576-cb0fd9739613","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=\"The Yankees Finally Wake Up (7/12/25) - CF28-104\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/fb6bc94f-688f-4ef4-b576-cb0fd9739613\"></iframe>","title":"The Yankees Finally Wake Up (7/12/25) - CF28-104","description":"<p>In Episode 104 of <em>Chase for 28</em>, Chris welcomes back longtime co-host AJ Bianco for a much-needed shot of optimism after a scorching 5\u20130 week from the Yankees. Together, they reflect on DJ LeMahieu\u2019s surprising DFA, Clark Schmidt\u2019s Tommy John surgery, Jazz Chisholm\u2019s All-Star nod and Home Run Derby entry, and Cam Schlittler\u2019s promising MLB debut.</p><p>The guys also preview potential trade deadline targets, debate the best third base fit (McMahon? Suarez?), and consider the risk/reward of short-term pitching rentals like Zac Gallen or Freddy Peralta. Plus: Judge tossed AJ a ball (!), the trivia streak continues, and AJ makes a strong case for why the Yankees still might be the best bet in the American League.</p><p><strong>Key Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>\u26be Yankees go 5\u20130 since last episode (53\u201341, 1.5 GB in AL East)</li><li>\ud83d\udd25 DJ LeMahieu DFA\u2019d \u2014 shocking but necessary move?</li><li>\ud83e\ude7a Clark Schmidt undergoes Tommy John surgery</li><li>\ud83e\udde2 Cam Schlittler debuts \u2014 7 Ks, gas, and composure</li><li>\ud83c\udfaf Jazz Chisholm to the All-Star Game <em>and</em> Home Run Derby</li><li>\ud83d\udc51 Carlos Rod\u00f3n added to AL All-Star roster</li><li>\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f Chris gets a ball tossed to him by Aaron Judge at a game!</li><li>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Trade targets:</li><li><strong>Pitching</strong>: Zac Gallen (rental), Freddy Peralta (team option in 2026)</li><li><strong>Third Base</strong>: Ryan McMahon, Eugenio Su\u00e1rez, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Nolan Arenado</li><li>\ud83d\udcc8 Yankees minor leaguers: Should fans stop hyping prospects like Spencer Jones?</li><li>\ud83e\udde0 AJ returns to say: Yankees are still the AL\u2019s best shot at a World Series</li></ul><p><strong>Yankees Trivia \ud83e\udd14</strong></p><p>What number(s) have never been worn by a Yankee?</p><p>Answer: Numbers never worn by a Yankee (00, 78, 80, 87, 93, 94, 96)</p><p>This episode: Who is all-time Yankee leader in RBIs?</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><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/198ab6ff-db9a-4251-8bf9-7116179d8f60/1603940453463-4328a067c1955e9e40c3116648719ea8.jpeg"}