Bronx Ice: A Chilly Week in Yankee Land (4/12/25) - CF28-094

Apr 12, 2025 • 32:00

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Episode Notes

In Episode 94, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a tough stretch for the Yankees. From Marcus Stroman’s struggles and injury concerns to Jazz Chisholm’s whiff-heavy approach, there’s plenty to discuss. The episode highlights standout performances from Judge, Fried, and Grisham, questioning some curious lineup decisions, and rallying against the overreliance on the long ball. Plus, we’ve got updates from around the AL, trivia, and a heartwarming Hambino comeback story you won’t want to miss.

Yankees Recap & Analysis

Yankees stand at 7–6, trailing the Blue Jays by half a game
Recap of series vs. Pirates, Tigers, and Giants
Cold weather impacts and questionable game decisions
Marcus Stroman’s injury scare and fan backlash
Max Fried showing signs of ace potential
Jazz Chisholm’s 22 strikeouts: time to reset?

Lineup Talk

Volpe's steady start at the plate
Grisham and Judge leading by example
Chisholm’s approach under the microscope
Questions about lineup consistency and bench utilization (e.g., Peraza)

Around the League

AL East parity: No clear early front-runner
Detroit and Texas emerge as early bright spots
National League? Who cares… sort of

This Week in Yankee History

Matsui’s grand entrance (2003)
Yankees debut the pinstripes (1912)
The first “Yankees” game (1913)
Mickey Mantle’s indoor home run (1965)
And... the Titanic connection?

Shoutouts:

Alex whiffs on trivia
Matt C
Herman Brian

Yankees Trivia 🤔

Who was the first Yankee to have his number retired?
Answer: Lou Gehrig
This episode: In 1968, what Yankee outfielder pitched in both games of a doubleheader?

Bullpen Q&A ☎️