The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Carton and Big Mac evaluate the diverging paths of the Phillies and Mets following Rob Thomson's firing in Philadelphia. They discuss the shocking reality of Mets ticket prices and interview 11-year-old viral sensations Cooper and Carter. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman also visits to share insights on the league's record-breaking ratings and future expansion plans.

Craig Carton and Big Mac dissect the management disparity between the Phillies and Mets following Rob Thomson's firing in Philadelphia. They transition into the salacious rumors involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel, while also reflecting on the infamous 1973 Yankees family swap.

01:25 - Bettman And Guest Lineup
04:40 - Phillies Action vs Mets Stagnation
09:45 - Mets Tickets vs Taco Bell
15:25 - Knicks Game 5 Preview
18:40 - Lessons From Stadium Fights
21:45 - Russini and Vrabel Relationship Rumors
28:00 - The Airport Gift Theory
36:50 - Leadership Crisis In Queens
42:10 - Infamous Yankees Family Swap
48:50 - Show Popularity And Trolls

Chris McMonagle details his epiphany about the New York Yankees, suggesting that the emergence of Ben Rice makes the franchise better off without Juan Soto. They also welcome the viral 11-year-old duo known as the Twin Stripe Reporters to share their insights on the team's championship prospects.

01:20 - Spelling Epiphany And SATs
04:06 - Ben Rice Vs. Juan Soto
13:13 - Media Ratings Success
20:20 - Kodai Senga Injury News
24:25 - Twin Stripe Reporters Interview
39:35 - Yankees World Series Expectations

Craig Carton reacts to a $10,000 wager between Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti, explaining why he finds the move insensitive given his own history with gambling. He also analyzes the latest injury updates for Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr. following a Carlos Mendoza press conference. Finally, he shares stories from his time in rehab and previews a visit from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.

01:20 - Kentucky Derby Betting Expert
04:30 - Boomer's Inappropriate $10,000 Bet
13:20 - Reggie Miller Broadcast Review
19:00 - Juan Soto Injury Update
24:10 - Mets' Disaster Analysis
28:50 - Gary Bettman Visit Preview
32:00 - Pete Alonso Ovation Debate
35:40 - Craig's Equine Therapy Story
42:15 - Juan Soto Work Ethic
45:35 - Contract Versus MVP Goals

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins the Cardin's Show to discuss the league's record viewership, potential expansion to cities like Houston or Atlanta, and the success of the Stadium Series. Jon Fanta also stops by to analyze the New York Knicks' playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks and his upcoming reporting debut at the Kentucky Derby.

01:20 - Jon Fanta Previews Knicks
07:40 - Bridges' Role in Playoffs
11:10 - Fanta's Kentucky Derby Debut
20:13 - Gary Bettman Joins Studio
24:00 - Success of Outdoor Games
30:33 - Rule Trends and Replay
36:53 - Future of NHL Expansion
44:25 - Bettman on David Stern