The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Best of the Knicks on WFAN: Jalen Brunson's legend grows

Jalen Brunson played through the Finals with a wrist injury that required surgery, and Chris McMonigle raves about how the Knicks MVP is the toughest star we have in this city. Jerry Recco wonders how the Mavericks possibly let this tough superstar get away. Plus, Evan and Tiki react to the Knicks signing Andre Drummond to replace Mitchell Robinson, while C-Mac gives his take on Robinson's long-winded social media message explaining his mysterious hand injury suffered just before the NBA Finals.

Best of the Mets on WFAN: Trade Francisco Lindor??

Boomer Esiason got the attention of Mets fans when he declared that the team needs to trade Francisco Lindor before the deadline. That led to Evan and Tiki debating if trading Lindor would really make sense for the Mets, and if it is even possible. Plus, reactions to Mike Francesa claiming that a Lindor/Juan Soto feud was sparked by the lack of a welcome message after Soto signed, and Boomer and Jerry believe there has to be more to the team's decision to let Pete Alonso walk.

Best of the Yankees on WFAN: Is Aaron Judge coming back??

Brian Cashman gave a discouraging update on Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, leading Chris McMonigle to wonder if Stanton will return at all this season. Plus, Evan Roberts wonders if it is far to worry that Judge won't be back this season either. Evan also says the Yankees need to trade for Tarik Skubal, while C-Mac declares that the Yanks need to cut ties with Anthony Volpe.

Full Show: C-Mac’s Bold Trade Proposal to Save the Yankees Season

Chris McMonagle analyzes the impact of injuries to Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, suggesting the Yankees make a massive move for a middle-of-the-order bat like Rafael Devers. They also debate which Mets players are truly untouchable in a 'Would You, Wouldn't You' trade segment while sharing rules for summer driving etiquette. 01:50 - Yankees Injury Crisis 13:40 - Rafael Devers Trade Proposal 21:45 - Movie Trilogy Debates 32:40 - Red Sox Travel Chaos 48:10 - Extending Mets Top Prospects 01:06:30 - Mets Trade Untouchables Game 01:21:05 - Spinning The Wheel Game 01:37:15 - Road Etiquette And Rant

Hour 1: Why Giancarlo Stanton's Injury Is More Concerning Than Aaron Judge's

Big Mac explores the alarming nature of Giancarlo Stanton's latest injury setback and argues why it presents a bigger challenge for the Yankees than Aaron Judge's recovery. He proposes aggressive trade targets to stabilize the middle of the order while also highlighting the Mets' fortunate situation against a travel-weary Red Sox squad. The discussion takes a nostalgic turn as he and the crew debate the merits of various iconic movie trilogies. 01:20 - Yankees Win and Judge Injury 08:10 - Stanton Versus Judge Injury Concerns 13:45 - Potential Trades to Fix Lineup 18:45 - Mets Catch Break Against Sox 21:45 - Ranking Great Movie Trilogies 32:15 - Red Sox Stranded in Chicago 37:30 - Fan Speculation on Judge Return 42:40 - Analyzing Yankees Defensive Struggles 49:30 - Navigating New York Death Spiral