MLB Early Season Overreactions? Mets, Yankees & ABS System Debate

Bobby Witt Jr. to the Yankees?

The Yankees continue to roll, taking two of three from the Athletics, but questions remain about the roster, the pitching staff, and what moves could be coming as the season progresses. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel and Jhon Guarin break down the Yankees' recent stretch, including their series win over the Athletics, the continued emergence of Ben Rice, and how the lineup has found ways to produce despite injuries and roster challenges. The conversation also takes a deep dive into the current MLB landscape, including division races, surprise teams, disappointing clubs, and whether teams like the Royals, Pirates, and Athletics will eventually become sellers. Chris and Jhon discuss Bobby Witt Jr.'s future in Kansas City, Shohei Ohtani's unique value as both a hitter and pitcher, and the growing divide between the American League and National League. The guys also debate the Yankees' biggest need ahead of the trade deadline. Is bullpen help enough, or should the Yankees be aggressively pursuing a catcher? Potential targets, roster fits, and organizational philosophy all enter the discussion as New York looks to strengthen a playoff-caliber roster. Topics include: • Yankees take 2 of 3 from the Athletics • Ben Rice's breakout season continues • Aaron Judge and the Yankees offense heating up • MLB standings and division races • Bobby Witt Jr.'s future with the Royals • Shohei Ohtani's impact on the Dodgers • Yankees trade deadline priorities • Catching concerns and possible trade targets • Garrett Cole, Max Fried, and rotation outlook • Knicks Finals discussion and New York sports excitement If you're a Yankees fan looking for MLB analysis, roster breakdowns, trade discussions, and conversations about everything happening around baseball, this episode of Crosstown Nine has you covered. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast [http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast] TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/crosstownninepodcastchnabel [http://www.tiktok.com/crosstownninepodcastchnabel] ---------------------------------------- Chapters 00:07 – Intro 06:18 – Yankees Take Series from the Athletics 10:32 – MLB Standings, Division Races & Royals Concerns 17:29 – National League Breakdown & Playoff Picture 20:20 – Shohei Ohtani's Value as a Two-Way Superstar 22:37 – Wild Card Race & League-Wide Observations 25:06 – Yankees Hot Streak, Ben Rice & Offensive Production 27:43 – Yankees Catching Concerns & Trade Deadline Targets 34:15 – PCA, Around Baseball & Final Yankees Thoughts 39:10 – Knicks Finals Discussion & Closing Thoughts

Can Aaron Judge Hit 700 Home Runs?

The Yankees are winning games—but major questions still surround the bullpen, roster construction, and long-term pitching depth. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel and Jhon Guarin break down the Yankees’ recent performance, including Garrett Cole’s return to the mound, continued bullpen struggles, and what the team may need to address before the MLB trade deadline. The conversation dives into how injuries and roster depth are shaping the Yankees season and whether the organization should trust young arms or look externally for bullpen help. The episode also explores: * Garrett Cole’s rehab and early return performances * Carlos Rodón’s season and rotation expectations * Yankees bullpen concerns and trade possibilities * Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm, Ben Rice, and lineup discussions * Aaron Judge’s historic pace and Hall of Fame trajectory * MLB Hall of Fame voting debates and ring culture in baseball Chris and Jhon also discuss catcher concerns, roster platoons, and how Giancarlo Stanton’s eventual return could complicate lineup decisions moving forward. If you love Yankees baseball, MLB analysis, player debates, pitching breakdowns, and real baseball conversations, this episode of Crosstown Nine is packed with discussion and insight. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast [http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast] TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/crosstownninepodcastchnabel [http://www.tiktok.com/crosstownninepodcastchnabel] ---------------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 07:16 – Brewers Wall of Honor & CC Sabathia Debate 11:20 – Aaron Judge All-Time Great Discussion 18:21 – Judge Home Run Pace & Hall of Fame Trajectory 28:46 – Garrett Cole Return & Yankees Rotation Analysis 31:27 – Historic Yankees Stats & MLB Records Discussion 34:47 – Hall of Fame Voting Debate 37:15 – Yankees Catcher & Lineup Concerns 42:18 – Giancarlo Stanton Jersey Story & Roberto Clemente Day 47:58 – Final Thoughts

Going the Wrong Way

The Yankees are battling injuries, lineup inconsistency, and pitching questions—and there’s a lot to break down. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel dives into the Yankees’ recent performance, the ups and downs of the roster, and how injuries continue to impact the team during a critical stretch of the season. From player development to bullpen concerns, the episode looks at where the Yankees currently stand and what needs to improve moving forward. Chris also explores the surprisingly unique standards behind the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor, leading into a broader baseball discussion about legacy, recognition, and how players are remembered throughout MLB history. The episode also includes: * In-depth pitching analysis and performance breakdowns * Garrett Cole’s rehab progress and return timeline * Carlos Rodón’s recent performances and overall impact * Yankees roster management and rotation depth * Player statistics, trends, and what they mean for the team going forward * Technical difficulties turning into unexpected baseball conversations and analysis If you love Yankees baseball, MLB pitching breakdowns, roster discussions, and detailed baseball analysis, this episode of Crosstown Nine is packed with insight and conversation. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast [http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast] TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/ [http://www.tiktok.com/]crosstownninepodcast ---------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 - Yankees Struggles and Recent Performance 03:01 - CC Sabathia's Induction into the Brewers Ring of Honor 06:11 - Standards for the Brewers Hall of Fame 07:24 - Hall of Fame Discussions and Player Recognition 10:20 - Yankees' Struggles and Player Performance 13:23 - Rookie Call-Ups and Player Development 16:10 - Yankees' Roster Management and Trade Strategies 19:17 - Player Performances: Bellinger and Judge 20:51 - Lineup Challenges and Offensive Struggles 25:42 - Pitching Performance and Concerns 31:17 - Rehabilitation and Future Prospects 37:04 - Bullpen Issues and Team Dynamics

WTF are the Brewers Doing?

CC is in the Brewers Ring of Honor—and there’s a lot to unpack. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel breaks down the latest around the Yankees, including Aaron Judge’s continued dominance, the impact of Jasson Domínguez’s injury situation, and the call-up of top prospect Spencer Jones. Chris discusses what these roster changes mean for the Yankees moving forward and whether the lineup is starting to take shape at the right time. The episode also dives into: * Anthony Volpe’s recent performance and long-term outlook * How the Yankees should handle young talent development * The current state of the roster heading into the next stretch of games * Remembering legendary broadcaster John Sterling and his impact on Yankees baseball * CC Sabathia’s induction into the Brewers Ring of Honor If you’re a Yankees fan looking for real baseball conversations, roster analysis, MLB storylines, and New York baseball coverage, this episode of Crosstown Nine has you covered. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast [http://www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast] TikTok - www.tiktok.com/ [http://www.tiktok.com/]crosstownninepodcast ---------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 – Intro 02:30 – Aaron Judge’s Recent Stretch 06:00 – Jasson Domínguez Injury Discussion 10:00 – Spencer Jones Call-Up Reaction 14:00 – Anthony Volpe’s Development & Future 20:00 – Yankees Roster Construction Talk 26:00 – Remembering John Sterling 32:00 – CC Sabathia & Brewers Ring of Honor Debate 38:00 – Hall of Fame Legacy Conversations 43:00 – Final Thoughts

Yankees Win Streak Ends + Domínguez Called Up

The Yankees’ win streak is over—but the bigger story might be what comes next. In this episode of Crosstown Nine, Chris Schnabel and Jhon Guarin break down the Yankees’ series win over the Astros, what went wrong in the loss, and why the team still feels like it’s in a strong position despite lineup inconsistencies. From travel fatigue to “scheduled losses,” the conversation dives into what really matters early in the MLB season. The guys also take a league-wide look at: * The Boston Red Sox firing their entire coaching staff * Why spending money doesn’t always fix roster issues * Early struggles from teams like the Mets, Phillies, and Astros * How roster construction is evolving with long-term contracts On the Yankees side, they dig into: * Jazz Chisholm’s inconsistency and approach at the plate * Aaron Judge’s unusual season (power vs average) * Ben Rice emerging as a breakout star * Lineup decisions, platoons, and roster flexibility * Pitching depth with key arms returning soon Then—right after recording—the Yankees make a move… Top prospect Jasson Domínguez is officially called up, and Chris and Jhon jump back in to react instantly. What does this mean for the lineup? Who loses playing time? And how does this impact the Yankees moving forward? If you’re a Yankees fan or just love MLB analysis, roster strategy, and real baseball conversations, this episode covers everything happening right now in New York and across the league. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball. Follow us on social! Instagram - www.instagram.com/crosstownninepodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/crosstownninepodcast ---------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 – Intro 02:00 – Yankees Win Streak Ends vs Astros 04:30 – “Scheduled Loss” Breakdown 07:00 – Travel Fatigue & Road Stretch Impact 09:30 – Around MLB: Red Sox Fire Entire Staff 12:00 – Why Spending Doesn’t Fix Teams 14:30 – Phillies, Mets & Astros Struggles 17:00 – MLB Standings & Surprising Trends 20:00 – Trade Talk: Would Astros Move Yordan Alvarez? 22:30 – Contract Trends & Future of Free Agency 25:00 – Yankees Breakdown Begins 26:30 – Aaron Judge: Power vs Average 28:30 – Jazz Chisholm Concerns & Approach 31:00 – Yankees Lineup Issues & Consistency 33:30 – Pitching Staff Performance 36:00 – Bullpen Concerns & Depth 38:30 – Upcoming Schedule & Expectations 41:00 – Why the Yankees Could Still Slip 43:00 – Ben Rice Breakout Discussion 45:00 – Closing Thoughts 46:00 – BREAKING: Jasson Domínguez Called Up 47:00 – What This Means for the Yankees Lineup 49:00 – Who Loses Playing Time? 51:00 – Domínguez Role & Expectations 53:00 – Final Reaction & Wrap-Up