Anthony Volpe says he’s entering 2026 with a chip on his shoulder and after two uneven seasons and a shoulder injury, the Yankees are giving him another full runway. We break down whether fans should believe in a bounce-back, why the organization has backed itself into a corner, and what this season really means for his future. Plus, Ryan McMahon at shortstop chaos, bullpen concerns, and the much bigger story: Tony Clark’s sudden MLBPA ouster and why 2027 baseball could be heading toward another lockout. Is MLB really in danger of losing games again?👍 Like & subscribe for Yankees videos every Monday/Thursday at 2pm ET.0:00 Intro — Quiet Camp, Big Questions0:09 Volpe Speaks: The “Chip on His Shoulder”3:43 Yankees Prospect Hype Problem7:18 The Runway They Gave Volpe (Too Long?)11:13 Is 2026 Make-or-Break?15:28 Why the Yankees Won’t Define His Leash19:23 Ryan McMahon at Shortstop… Seriously?22:03 Spring Roster Chaos + Defensive Concerns27:18 Tony Clark Out — What Happened?30:23 Is a 2027 Lockout Inevitable?34:03 Salary Cap Debate — Why It Won’t Fix Baseball39:48 Comparing MLB to NFL/NBA Models43:03 Final Thoughts + Why Losing Seasons Helps Nobody--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4kNVfs5de5BNUY55hEiIAFollow Thomas: https://twitter.com/TOMMYS_TAKESFollow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib ---#Yankees #AaronJudge #SpringTraining #YanksGoYard #MLBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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