Mike Francesa

Mets lose sixth straight game but Steve Cohen's got that silver lining going on X. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this segment of The Carton Show on WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle are joined by NFL insider Nikki Gist as she drops a major update on the New York Giants’ front office situation ahead of the NFL Draft. The discussion centers around reports that Giants GM Joe Schoen may be uncertain about his role under a new regime led by head coach John Harbaugh, with speculation that multiple personnel changes could follow immediately after the draft. The crew breaks down what this means for draft-day decision making, trade scenarios, and whether Schoen even has full authority in the war room. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the April 14, 2026 episode of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle are joined by Front Office Sports reporter Ryan Glasspiegel to break down the shocking resignation of Dianna Russini from The Athletic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Yankees may have won… but the lineup drama is just getting started. On this segment of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive into the growing debate around Ben Rice, should he be playing EVERY day, no matter what? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees snap their losing streak in unforgettable fashion, storming back in a chaotic, high-scoring battle fueled by Aaron Judge and a headline-worthy showdown with Mike Trout. It’s the kind of game that electrifies the stadium and reminds fans just how explosive this lineup can be when everything clicks at once. But beneath the excitement, real concerns remain. The bullpen struggles, roster decisions, and late-game management all raise questions about sustainability moving forward. Evan and Tiki break down whether this was a turning point or just a temporary fix, and what it reveals about the true identity of this Yankees team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mets shut out again, this time by the Dodgers. Lindor questions. Mendoza in the bullseye. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees have an instant classic with the Los Angeles Angels as Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge and Mike Trout all have multiple home run games. The biggest coming in the bottom of the 9th by Grisham to tie it at 10 a piece. Meanwhile, the Mets were lucky enough to get 3 hits against the Dodgers! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brutal start to the week in New York baseball. New York Yankees and New York Mets fans are fed up after a winless weekend, and Craig Carton with Chris McMonigle break it all down on WFAN. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mets’ slow start is one thing, but what’s happening with Francisco Lindor is something else entirely. Evan and Tiki focus on the first wave of concern coming out of Queens, zeroing in on Lindor’s uncharacteristic mistakes that go beyond a typical early-season slump. From base running blunders to defensive lapses, they try to make sense of why one of the game’s smartest players suddenly looks out of sync. They explore multiple theories, including whether increased aggression, lack of familiarity with new teammates, or even a possible lingering injury could be impacting his instincts. The conversation also touches on the Mets’ offensive struggles, lineup inconsistencies, and the growing pressure surrounding Carlos Mendoza as questions begin to mount just weeks into the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer & Gio disagree on if Soto and Lindor actually care about playing baseball for the New York Mets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Of all the dramatic things. Who would have thought the Mets and Yankees would both be swept this weekend and head into Monday on a 5 game losing streak. What is going on??? Plus, the most unbelievable win in sports this weekend! Follow @HoffWFAN on TikTok, X, and Instagram To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things got REAL on The Carton Show as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle bring on rising NFL insider Nikki to break down the controversial Mike Vrabel–Dianna Russini situation and she does NOT hold back. Nikki sounds off on the impact this scandal could have on women in sports media, the double standards in the industry, and the challenges of being taken seriously as an insider. Plus, she pushes back on Russini’s reporting and shares her own experience navigating the business. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton and Big Mac critique the defensive struggles and offensive drought plaguing both the Mets and the Yankees. They celebrate the New York Knicks' victory over the Celtics and discuss the team's playoff positioning before introducing a new game called Carton Show Connections. 01:00 - Mets Defensive Woes 07:19 - Baseball Power Outage 11:40 - Analytics Statistics Debate 15:33 - Knicks Playoff Seeding 21:00 - Connections Game Preview To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Knicks are closing out a regular season that, by every measurable standard, is better than last year—more wins, improved efficiency, and stronger results against top competition. Yet for many fans, confidence hasn’t followed the numbers. Instead, there’s a growing sense that the regular season no longer matters, and that belief has shifted the way this team is judged heading into the playoffs. Evan and Shaun dig into why the vibe around this team feels so different, from questions about how sustainable the stats really are to the evolving expectations that now mirror those of New York Yankees fans. They explore whether the Knicks’ inconsistencies, coaching decisions, and overall feel outweigh the hard data, and what it says about a fanbase that has officially moved from hopeful to demanding as the postseason approaches. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices

Where was Jaylen Brown? We talk their season and coming playoffs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees may be 8-4, but don’t let the record fool you, something is OFF. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down a frustrating series loss to the A’s where the Yankees’ offense completely disappeared, 17 scoreless innings, no clutch hitting, and major concerns in the lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strawweight Tatiana Suarez joins Hoff to discuss her upcoming fight with Loopy Godinez at UFC 327. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NFL Draft approaching fast, the conversation kicks off with a focused debate on what the Giants should do with the fifth overall pick. The hosts lay out their official endorsements, emphasizing strategy over prediction and diving into what would truly set the franchise up for long term success. The discussion centers on two primary paths, building a dominant defense with Sonny Styles or adding offensive firepower with Jeremiyah Love. The clash highlights differing draft philosophies, from positional need to best player available, while also touching on roster construction and the rare opportunity that comes with picking this high. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer’s comments yesterday about Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel made it to a lot of articles. A bunch of videos of Russini on talk shows and podcasts talking about her marriage also emerged. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer doesn’t like players wearing ski masks in the field when it’s cold. Plus, Evan Roberts was very upset that Steve Cohen gave away free Mets tickets and 58% of the people that took them didn’t use them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices