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Best of the Yankees on WFAN: Bomber bats are ice cold

·1 hr 30 min·5 clips

The Yankees' bats went ice cold for 17 straight innings, nearly getting swept by the Oakland A's.

The episode opens with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle analyzing the Yankees' recent series against the Oakland A's, where the offense was listless for 17 consecutive innings. They highlight individual struggles, such as Aaron Judge not being himself and Ryan McMahon batting .077. The hosts argue about whether the sky is falling for the 8-4 Yankees, with Carton expressing frustration and McMonigle urging perspective. A significant segment criticizes Aaron Judge for not challenging a borderline strike call with runners on, blaming his timidity with the ABS system. Callers then share personal anecdotes about no-hitters, including one who scored Andy Hawkins' 1990 no-hitter loss and another who attended David Wells' perfect game. The conversation shifts to Aaron Boone's management, particularly his defensive comments about McMahon, and debates roster decisions involving players like Randall Gritchick and J.C. Escar. Later, the hosts discuss the ABS challenge system's entertainment value and whether it prevents full-time automated strike zones. A caller questions the legitimacy of Shohei Ohtani's scoreless streak since he allowed an unearned run, leading to a critique of media narratives. The episode also briefly touches on the Mets' David Peterson, fantasy baseball woes, and ends with an interview with author Mike Vaccaro about George Steinbrenner's legacy. Throughout, the tone is unfiltered and debate-driven, blending sports analysis with fan stories.

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Cold bats, solid pitching, and enough baseball memory lane to keep Yankees fans leaning in.

The segment stays on the Yankees' cold bats, with Judge still not quite himself, Stanton cooling off, and Rice looking like the steadiest bat before he cooled in the series.

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You want Yankees talk that argues over the slump without sounding polished.

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