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Hour 4: Aaron Judge Hits IL, Clouding Yankees' Playoff Future

The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

September 18, 2026

Craig and C-Mac react to breaking news that Aaron Judge is heading to the 10-day injured list with a calf strain. They explore the Yankees' path forward through the postseason, the building mojo surrounding the Jets, and the financial success of the Knicks' playoff run.

Speakers Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle

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Craig Carton (0:00)

I saw Emanuel Barberino and Ricky Ricciardo out there.

Chris McMonigle (0:02)

Oh, they're both outside already?

Craig Carton (0:03)

Getting ready for a little Yankee Diamondback baseball.

SPEAKER_3 (0:07)

Yeah.

Craig Carton (0:07)

You holding out hope that they sweep the Diamondbacks, that the Rays get swept, and we set the stage for a huge late September four game set?

Chris McMonigle (0:16)

I'm holding out hope, but I'm more holding out hope that Judge isn't hurt. I care more about that than when the game's over.

Craig Carton (0:21)

Is he after the seasons? Is that what they announced today? Oh, they didn't?

Why would you say that? Because it's likely.

Chris McMonigle (0:26)

No, it's not.

Craig Carton (0:27)

Oh, he's fine, I'm sure.

Chris McMonigle (0:31)

It's more likely he's going to play this weekend than this week.

Craig Carton (0:33)

He ain't playing tonight.

Chris McMonigle (0:34)

I don't know that.

Craig Carton (0:35)

Did they put out the lineup yet tonight? They have not.

SPEAKER_3 (0:37)

940 starts.

Craig Carton (0:38)

Petey, ask Emmanuel if they put out the lineup for tonight yet?

Chris McMonigle (0:41)

They didn't.

Craig Carton (0:42)

So let's just ask Boone if he's playing tonight.

Chris McMonigle (0:45)

Ask Boone if he's playing tonight.

SPEAKER_3 (0:46)

I'm sure he will.

Craig Carton (0:47)

I'll ask him right now. Were you afraid to ask him?

Hey, hey.

Chris McMonigle (0:51)

I'm not afraid to ask him. I just understand he's probably not going to tell us.

Craig Carton (0:53)

Judge, hold on. Judge, playing tonight.

Good question.

Chris McMonigle (1:00)

It's an excellent question.

Craig Carton (1:01)

I texted him. I'll give you a real-time answer when I get it.

Chris McMonigle (1:05)

Okay.

Craig Carton (1:05)

Okay. Your guess is no, like mine is.

Chris McMonigle (1:08)

My guess is no.

Craig Carton (1:09)

You know why? Those cross-country flights really take a lot out of you when you're sitting in first class on a chartered flight.

Chris McMonigle (1:16)

Took a lot out of the Rams.

Craig Carton (1:18)

Is that right? Yeah. Didn't take anything out of the Niners. I love, I know you're joking about that is nothing to do with why the Rams lost that game.

Chris McMonigle (1:28)

I don't know.

Craig Carton (1:29)

Nothing to do with why the Rams lost that game.

Chris McMonigle (1:31)

They didn't show up and I tell you why the Rams lost that game. He looks like he's 20 years and he literally said, I hope we never go back.

Craig Carton (1:37)

Yeah, I know because it's a pain in the ass. The 18 hours I get that. I think one of the reasons the Rams lost that game.

Chris McMonigle (1:42)

Well, one of many.

Craig Carton (1:43)

When it was 10-7, fourth in goal from the one, your guy McVeigh decides to call a quarterback sneak with a 40-year-old quarterback with a bad neck, a bad back who can't run. Now, did the time zone change play a role in that?

Chris McMonigle (2:05)

No.

Craig Carton (2:05)

Correct, sir.

Chris McMonigle (2:07)

But, I mean.

Craig Carton (2:07)

He got cute. That's part of the reason as to why they lost.

Chris McMonigle (2:11)

That's part of the reason, I guess.

Craig Carton (2:13)

I'm getting a spam call right now from a jersey number. Makes me kind of want to answer it.

Chris McMonigle (2:19)

I'm not gonna. I've been getting a spam call about buying my house.

Craig Carton (2:22)

Is that right? Yeah. How much?

Chris McMonigle (2:24)

No, just like, hey. Is there a number, though? Would you like to? No.

Craig Carton (2:27)

Well, why not? What if someone said I'll give you $2 million for your house?

Chris McMonigle (2:31)

Well, again. The answer is no. But the scam doesn't say that.

Craig Carton (2:34)

No, but I'm saying like you said you would not say your house.

Chris McMonigle (2:37)

I don't think I would know.

Craig Carton (2:38)

Okay.

SPEAKER_5 (2:39)

I mean, yeah.

Chris McMonigle (2:39)

Someone offered me a crazy amount of money for it.

Craig Carton (2:41)

So if someone said two million bucks cash.

SPEAKER_5 (2:43)

Yes.

Craig Carton (2:44)

So you have a number.

Chris McMonigle (2:45)

I didn't say there wasn't a number. I meant there wasn't a number in the scam text message.

Craig Carton (2:48)

No.

Chris McMonigle (2:49)

Okay.

Craig Carton (2:49)

But that's not really what you said.

Chris McMonigle (2:50)

That is what I said.

Craig Carton (2:51)

No, you said you wouldn't say your house.

Chris McMonigle (2:53)

I'm not interested. I'm not looking to sell my house.

Craig Carton (2:54)

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