Yankees Rolling at 17–9: Pitching Carrying the Load… But Is It Enough? (4/25/26) - CF28-123

Yankees Rolling at 17–9: Pitching Carrying the Load… But Is It Enough? (4/25/26) - CF28-123

From The Chase for 28 - A Yankees Podcast by Christopher J. Nesi

April 25, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 123

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The episode discusses the Yankees' recent success, focusing on their pitching and offensive challenges.

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. Topics Discussed Yankees improve to 17–9 (8–2 in last 10) Sweeps of the Royals and Red Sox Strong start vs. struggling Astros Pitching dominance carrying the team Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, and Luis Gil performances Gerrit Cole rehab progress and timeline Offensive inconsistency despite wins Ben Rice emerging as a top hitter Bottom-of-the-lineup production improving Aaron Judge power vs. average conversation Austin Wells’ offensive struggles vs. defensive value Stanton injury concern…

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