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VIDEO: Juan Soto slugs towering game-tying solo home run

Josh Benjamin

Star outfielder Juan Soto continued to show how perfect a fit he’ll be on the New York Yankees with another spring training home run. Facing Tigers righty Matt Manning on Sunday, Soto clubbed a solo shot deep to right-center field. The home run capped an eight-pitch at-bat and traveled 405 feet. Statcast measured the exit … Continued

The Yankees just can’t escape the Blake Snell noise

Josh Benjamin

For the umpteenth time, Blake Snell is almost certainly not signing with the New York Yankees. And yet, the rumors just won’t die. On Tuesday, new star outfielder and Snell’s former Padres teammate Juan Soto threw his support behind the idea of the big lefty in pinstripes. “I know if he’s coming over, he’s going to … Continued

WATCH: Yankees OF Juan Soto slugs 3-run homer in spring training

Josh Benjamin

Juan Soto showed the fans exactly why the Yankees traded for him in Sunday’s spring training tilt against Toronto. Facing Blue Jays righty Trevor Richards, Soto slugged a three-run home run off the scoreboard to make it 7-1 Yankees. JUAN SOTO 3-RUN SHOT OFF THE SCOREBOARD!! 💪#YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/pMmpkqok3h — YES Network (@YESNetwork) February 25, 2024 … Continued

REPORT: Yankees have “serious” interest in LHP Blake Snell

Josh Benjamin

Spring training is underway and, like general manager Brian Cashman said last week, the New York Yankees don’t seem to be “pencils down.” Appearing on MLB Network, insider Jon Morosi reported the Bronx Bombers still have “serious interest” in reigning NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell. The Yankees reportedly still have "serious interest" in Blake … Continued

BREAKING: Brooklyn Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn

Josh Benjamin

The Brooklyn Nets have dismissed coach Jacque Vaughn, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Brooklyn Nets dismissed coach Jacque Vaughn on Monday morning, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/WjGyf1jONY — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 19, 2024 The Nets have not immediately named a successor. Vaughn had been with the Nets starting as an assistant in 2016 and was … Continued

Could Luisangel Acuña be Mets’ new secret weapon?

Josh Benjamin

Think of New York Mets prospects, and a few names automatically come to mind. Outfielder Drew Gilbert is one. His feisty, aggressive approach to his whole game is reminiscent of former Yankees scrapper Brett Gardner. Infielder Jett Williams, similarly, could be Jose Altuve Part II if he keeps improving his game. There’s still plenty of … Continued

Yankees boost bullpen more, bring back RHP Lou Trivino

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees have an agreement with righty reliever Lou Trivino, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1757845552643948649 Trivino, 32, came to the Yankees from the Oakland A’s as part of the failed Frankie Montas trade in 2022. Trivino proved to be the only positive of the deal, turning in a 1.66 ERA with New York compared … Continued

The 5 Best NJ Sports Betting Promos for Super Bowl 58

Robby Sabo

Super Bowl 58 featuring the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is here, which is why we rank the five best NJ sports betting promos. Yes, New Jersey, it’s that special and magical time yet again, the moment in the sports calendar year when it seems like nothing is happening yet the grandest stage … Continued

OG Anunoby has elbow surgery, out at least three weeks

Josh Benjamin

Exciting new Knicks wing OG Anunoby will miss at least three weeks following elbow surgery. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski noted the procedure was to remove a “loose bone fragment.” BREAKING: New York Knicks F OG Anunoby had surgery to remove a loose bone fragment in his right elbow and will miss a minimum of three weeks, … Continued

Knicks re-acquire SG Alec Burks, send F Quentin Grimes to Detroit

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks are bringing Alec Burks back for a second tour of duty in a trade with the Pistons, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In the deal, Detroit will receive third-year wing Quentin Grimes and two future second-round picks. Additionally, the Knicks will receive shooter Bojan Bogdanovic. Better yet, Detroit also receives the little-used … Continued

Yankees acquire LHP Caleb Ferguson from Dodgers

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees have acquired lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Jon Heyman at the Post. Heyman also added that pitcher Matt Gage is headed west in the deal. Caleb Ferguson is being traded to Yankees — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 5, 2024 Ferguson has been with the Dodgers organization his … Continued

We’re finally getting a Jalen Brunson-Josh Hart podcast

Josh Benjamin

We all love Jalen Brunson and all he’s done for the Knicks. What’s strange is we might love his friendship with Josh Hart even more. The two’s friendship has been well-chronicled since Hart was traded to New York last season. Brunson’s reaction to the trade let everyone know something special was brewing. Remember, both players … Continued

Mets to sign former Oakland, Baltimore RHP Shintaro Fujinami

Josh Benjamin

The Mets have added Japanese righty Shintaro Fujinami, according to Jon Heyman at the Post. Heyman added Fujinami’s deal is for $3.35 million, plus incentives. Fujinami to Mets. $3.35M, $850K incentives — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 2, 2024 Fujinami, 29, split last season between the Oakland A’s and Baltimore Orioles, going 7-8 while posting an … Continued