The Yankees just keep winning.

Now sitting at 21–11 and holding the best record in the American League, the Bronx Bombers are stacking series wins and riding dominant pitching to early-season success. Chris and the Podcast Padre break down another strong week, including series wins over Houston and Texas and a big start to the Orioles series.

But even with the wins piling up, there are still real questions. The pitching has been elite—but can the offense find consistency? What’s going on with the bottom of the lineup, and how long can they carry weak spots like center field and third base?

Plus, updates on Stanton’s latest injury, Volpe’s roster situation, and why this team still feels like a work in progress despite the record.

1. Yankees improve to 21–11 (Best record in AL)
2. Series wins vs. Astros and Rangers
3. Strong start to Orioles series
4. Pitching continues to dominate (Warren, Fried, rotation depth)
5. Bullpen consistency and reliability
6. Offensive inconsistencies despite winning
7. Aaron Judge & Ben Rice making MLB history
8. Ben Rice’s continued breakout (11 HR, 26 RBI)
9. Bellinger expectations vs. current production
10. Trent Grisham struggles and roster concerns
11. Jason Domínguez return and role moving forward
12. Stanton injury (10-day IL — skepticism on timeline)
13. Anthony Volpe service time situation
14. Yankees upcoming schedule: Rangers, Brewers, Orioles, Mets

1. Who was the last Yankees pitcher to hit a home run?
2. Answer: Lindy McDaniel (1972) and IKF (2023)
3. This Episode: Who are the last three Yankees to be named World Series MVP?

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The Yankees are rolling.

After sweeping the Royals and Red Sox and taking down the Astros, the Bronx Bombers sit at 17–9—and riding high. But on The Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre aren’t ready to crown this team just yet.

This episode dives into what’s fueling the Yankees’ success right now—dominant pitching, timely hitting, and contributions from the bottom of the lineup—while also addressing the glaring concern: inconsistent offense. Is this a more balanced team, or are the cracks already showing?

Plus, a deep dive into roster decisions, Ben Rice’s emergence, Stanton’s latest injury scare, and what could be next for “The Martian.” It’s a week of wins—but still plenty to figure out.

1. Yankees improve to 17–9 (8–2 in last 10)
2. Sweeps of the Royals and Red Sox
3. Strong start vs. struggling Astros
4. Pitching dominance carrying the team
5. Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, and Luis Gil performances
6. Gerrit Cole rehab progress and timeline
7. Offensive inconsistency despite wins
8. Ben Rice emerging as a top hitter
9. Bottom-of-the-lineup production improving
10. Aaron Judge power vs. average conversation
11. Austin Wells’ offensive struggles vs. defensive value
12. Stanton injury concern (again)
13. Jason Domínguez (“The Martian”) knocking on the door
14. Roster decisions when Volpe returns
15. Yankees upcoming schedule (Rangers, Orioles, May outlook)

1. Which Yankees pitcher threw a no-hitter in 2021?
2. Answer: Corey Kluber, 5/19/21 @ Texas
3. This Episode: Who was the last Yankees pitcher to hit a home run?

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On Episode 122 of Chase for 28, Chris and the podcast Padre talk through what’s been bothering Yankee fans in the middle of April—the uneasy feeling that things haven’t been clicking offensively, and that the bullpen has had its share of rough moments lately. They break down the Yankees’ current form, spotlight which parts of the lineup are producing (and which ones still need to wake up), and explain why it’s still not “panic time” even if the results haven’t looked great in recent stretches.

The episode also looks ahead to roster and lineup possibilities as key players work their way back—especially the discussion around injury rehab timelines and what it could mean for the rotation. Along the way, they celebrate standout performances, dig into strategy (and the small mistakes that swing games), and end with trivia, a shout-out to Padre’s upcoming birthday, and a look at what needs to happen next to turn things around.

1. Yankees’ early-season struggles: why “slumps” are possible and why it’s still early in April
2. Pitching vs. offense: starters holding up, but bullpen inconsistency affecting outcomes
3. Lineup concerns and batting averages (including discussions of players like Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, and others)
4. “Scrappy baseball” approach: put the ball in play, cut strikeouts, keep runners on base
5. Tampa Bay vs. Yankees postseason-style moments (bunts/infield chaos, rule discussion, and defensive misplays)
6. Player return updates:
7. Gerrit Cole rehab start at Double-A Somerset
8. Carlos Rodón rehab/live batting practice and likely rehab games needed
9. Rotation roster question: who becomes the odd man out when Rodón returns
10. Ben Rice backup-catcher discussion and whether he should face more lefties
11. Mike Trout hype moment: back and producing, plus long-term “what could’ve been” injury talk
12. Standings snapshot: Yankees still clustered with others for AL wins

1. Which Yankee is the MLB leader in 1st inning home runs?
2. Answer: Aaron Judge
3. This Episode: Which Yankees pitcher threw a no-hitter in 2021?

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