Yankees Start 2025 with a Bang (4/5/25) - CF28-093

The 2025 MLB season is underway, and the Yankees are flexing early! In Episode 93 of Chase for 28, Chris and the Podcast Padre break down a wild first week that saw the Bombers go 5-2 and crush a franchise-record 9 home runs in a single game. From Judge proving doubters wrong to the bullpen’s ups and downs, we’ve got you covered. Plus, what’s the deal with the torpedo bat?

In This Episode:

• Yankees start the season 5-2 and sit atop the AL East
• A historic 20-9 blowout vs. Milwaukee featuring 9 home runs
• What happened to Nestor Cortes and his rough outing?
• The “Torpedo Bat” controversy – helpful or hype?
• Throwback chat: multiple Yankees captains at once?

Shoutouts:

• Listener Alex for a solid trivia guess
• John Sterling (in spirit) for what could’ve been an epic 9-HR call

Yankees Trivia 🤔

• In 1922 Babe Ruth was named Captain of the Yankees. How long was he the captain of the Yankees?
• Answer: 6 games
• This episode: Who was the first Yankee to have his number retired?

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