Gerrit Cole Is Back and the Yankees Are Right There (5/29/26) - CF28-126

The Yankees close out May sitting just 1.5 games behind Tampa Bay and firmly in the hunt for the top spot in the American League East. After splitting a four-game series with Toronto, battling the Rays, and sweeping the Royals, Chris and the Podcast Padre examine a team that continues to ride the roller coaster of streaky baseball while staying near the top of the standings.

The biggest story? Gerrit Cole is back. The ace returned with two dominant scoreless outings, giving Yankees fans hope that the rotation could become one of baseball's best once everyone is healthy. The guys also discuss Jazz Chisholm's hot streak, Anthony Volpe's recent resurgence, trade deadline possibilities, lingering concerns at catcher and third base, and why Aaron Judge's "slow start" would still be a career year for almost anyone else.

Topics Discussed

1. Yankees split four-game series with Toronto
2. Rays series and the postponed game controversy
3. Sweep of the Kansas City Royals
4. AL East standings update
5. Gerrit Cole's successful return to the rotation
6. Carlos Rodón continuing to struggle
7. Jazz Chisholm's offensive resurgence
8. Cody Bellinger's contributions
9. Stanton's extended absence
10. Domínguez injury update
11. Spencer Jones' first MLB opportunity
12. Anthony Volpe's improved play and future role
13. Caballero's versatility and value
14. Potential trade deadline targets
15. Catcher and third base concerns
16. Cam Schlittler's emergence
17. Carlos Lagrange's progress in Triple-A
18. Aaron Judge's surprisingly productive "slow start"

Yankees Trivia

1. Which New York Yankees player became the first rookie in franchise history to hit 50 home runs in a season?
2. Answer: Aaron Judge (2017)
3. This Episode: Since 2000, only two Yankees have won the American League MVP Award. Aaron Judge is one. Who is the other?

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