Hour 4: Big Mac Calls Yankees Trade Deadline a "Miserable Failure"
Hour 4: Big Mac Calls Yankees Trade Deadline a "Miserable Failure"  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Mon Aug 03 2026
Description: Craig and Big Mac breakdown the closing moments of the MLB trade deadline as the Yankees finalize a deal for Heliot Ramos. Big Mac delivers a scathing review of Brian Cashman’s performance, labeling the lack of a catcher acquisition as "malpractice" for a championship contender. They also take calls on the Mets' rebuild and discuss the Giants' offensive struggles during training camp. (00:01:20) Deadline Deals Recap (00:05:31) Skepticism of David Stearns (00:09:21) Heliot Ramos Trade Finalized (00:12:47) Steinbrenner Legacy Debate (00:18:56) Giants Training Camp Report (00:24:00) Evaluating Brian Cashman's Tenure (00:28:37) Adley Rutschman Trade Analysis (00:36:14) World Series Odds Reaction