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Mets sign LHP Sean Manaea to two-year contract

Mets sign LHP Sean Manaea to two-year contract

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets boosted their rotation Sunday when they signed veteran lefty Sean Manaea to a two-year, $28 million contract. Jon Heyman at the Post was first with the story, and added that Manaea’s deal includes an opt-out after 2024. Manaea spent last season with the San Francisco Giants and posted a 4.44 ERA … Continued

Yankees reportedly interested in LHP Blake Snell

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are interested in reigning NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell, according to the Post’s Jon Heyman. Snell posted an MLB-best 2.25 ERA while also leading baseball in walks. He pitched a career-high 180 innings and struck out 234 hitters, all while allowing just 115 hits. The Yankees also know Snell from … Continued

Harrison Bader, Mets agree on one-year contract

Josh Benjamin

Former Yankees center fielder Harrison Bader has agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the New York Mets, per SNY’s Andy Martino. Bader split last season between the Yankees and Cincinnati Reds, batting .232 on the year with seven home runs and 20 stolen bases. Various injuries limited him to just 98 games, though … Continued

One game later, everyone wins the RJ Barrett trade

Josh Benjamin

On December 30, the Knicks surprised everyone when they traded former first-round pick RJ Barrett to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby. Even more surprising was New York also including popular guard Immanuel Quickley and not getting much draft capital back. Well, the players had their first games with their new teams on Monday, and … Continued

New York Mets pursuing veteran DH J.D. Martinez

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets are pursuing veteran slugger J.D. Martinez, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The Los Angeles Angels and one of Martinez’s former teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks, are also interested. Martinez spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and turned in a solid campaign despite turning 36 in August. He … Continued

What if the Yankees pursued Ken Griffey Jr., others?

Josh Benjamin

Free agency is a practice both cruel and rewarding, something the New York Yankees know all too well. Currently, the Bronx Bombers are licking their wounds after losing out on Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He spurned the Yankees to sign a 12-year contract with the Dodgers and join WBC teammate Shohei Ohtani. Quite the surprise … Continued

Yankees trade OF Estevan Florial to Guardians

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees have traded former vaunted outfield prospect Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians, the team announced Tuesday. In return, right-handed pitcher Cody Morris was sent to New York. The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired RHP Cody Morris from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for OF Estevan Florial. — New York … Continued

ESNY celebrates Festivus, New York Sports Edition

Josh Benjamin

It’s December 23, and you know what that means, folks. That’s right! Put up the aluminum pole and stretch out for the feats of strength. It’s Festivus! We all know it. The Seinfeld-borne bit where Frank Costanza invents his own holiday to thumb his nose at Hallmark, commercialism, whatever. It’s a whole big show, throw in … Continued

What can Mets expect from RHP Adrian Houser?

Josh Benjamin

The Mets’ relatively quiet offseason briefly awoke on Wednesday when pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor were acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets sent minor leaguer Coleman Crow to Milwaukee to complete the trade. Now, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto officially a Dodger, the Mets could soon have big expectations for Houser. Team president David … Continued

Why is Frankie Montas not already back with Yankees?

Josh Benjamin

I know we’re all licking our wounds over losing Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the Dodgers, but let’s shift our focus to Frankie Montas. Yes, he still exists! And though a Jordan Montgomery reunion might be a “sexier” target, Montas deserves a look too. How quickly we forget in his lone appearance for the Yankees in 2023, … Continued

Yankees have no choice but to overpay LHP Jordan Montgomery

Josh Benjamin

Now that Yoshinobu Yamamoto proved me wrong, let’s talk about Jordan Montgomery. The Yankees know the big lefty well. Montgomery was a rotation regular for five-and-a-half years after New York drafted him out of South Carolina. He also happens to be one of the top free agents remaining on the market. Add that Montgomery just … Continued

Knicks C Mitchell Robinson out for the season

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks will be without dominant center Mitchell Robinson for the rest of the season, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The team has since applied for a Disabled Player Exception. The New York Knicks have applied to the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception worth $7.8 million as the franchise projects center Mitchell … Continued

Bernie Williams in talks to join YES Network broadcast team

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are talking with beloved former outfielder Bernie Williams about joining YES Network’s broadcast team. Andrew Marchand of the Post reported that both parties were indeed engaged about the one-time batting champ becoming part of the TV team. The YES Network already has its fair share of ex-Yankees. Williams’ former teammates Paul … Continued

Yankees viewed as “frontrunner” for RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Josh Benjamin

Japanese righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto, long a Yankees offseason target, will soon sign a lucrative contract with an MLB team. On Tuesday, there may have been some encouraging news. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi appeared on Hot Stove and mentioned the Bronx Bombers are considered a “frontrunner.” "The Yankees are viewed by many as the frontrunner and … Continued

ESPN BET NFL Promo: Get $250 Week 15 Bonus with Code ELITE

Bob Wankel

Tommy DeVito, Aaron Rodgers drama, and a number of key showdowns headlines NFL WEEK 15, and the current ESPN BET NFL promo will score $250 in bonus bets with code ELITE. Nobody knows what’s in store today across a schedule featuring plenty of tough-to-size up games, but it’s quite clear that the ESPN BET NFL … Continued

This is the Yankees’ path to extending Juan Soto

Josh Benjamin

New Yankees outfielder Juan Soto had his first media session with the New York press on Tuesday and it wasn’t long before the obvious question was asked. Would the 25-year-old skip his upcoming free agency to sign an extension with the New York Yankees? Naturally, Soto played coy. “My priorities right now are just getting … Continued

BREAKING NEWS: Mets INF Ronny Mauricio suffers torn ACL

Josh Benjamin

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio has suffered a torn ACL and will undergo surgery, per SNY’s Andy Martino. https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1734644943056994365 Mauricio, 22, is the Mets’ No. 4 prospect and made his MLB debut late last season. He hit .248 with a pair of homers and nine RBI in 26 games. This developing story will be … Continued

Could Dodgers spoil Yankees’ plans for Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees would love to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but could see their plans foiled by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thanks to the enormous deferrals in Shohei Ohtani’s new $700 million contract, the Dodgers have some extra spending cash. And, per Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports, the team is indeed “aggressively pursuing” Yamamoto. Sports Illustrated’s Tom … Continued

Knicks C Mitchell Robinson needs ankle surgery, out 8-10 weeks

Josh Benjamin

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week and miss 8-10 weeks, the team announced Monday. Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He will be re-evaluated in 8-10 weeks. — NY Knicks PR (@NY_KnicksPR) December 11, 2023 Robinson has been the … Continued

Yankees trading INF prospect Trey Sweeney to Dodgers

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees are trading minor league infielder Trey Sweeney to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to ESPN’s Alden González. New York will receive infielder Jorbit Vivas and lefty reliever Victor Gonzalez. Sweeney, 23, was the Yankees’ first-round draft pick out of Eastern Illinois in 2021 and MLB ranks him as their No. 8 prospect. Sources: … Continued

One last look at the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes

Josh Benjamin

It’s no secret that the Yankees are ready to present a significant long-term contract to Japanese pitching ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The question, rather, is if the 25-year-old righty will embrace the interlocking NY and don the pinstripes, or take his incredible talent elsewhere. Namely, the crosstown rival New York Mets. We’ve discussed Yamamoto six ways … Continued

Juan Soto could hasten Giancarlo Stanton’s New York exit

Josh Benjamin

Before the Yankees made their trade for Juan Soto official, reporters were very curious about the oft-injured Giancarlo Stanton. The veteran slugger had yet another forgettable year in New York, batting just .191 in 101 games. The 24 home runs almost don’t matter. Stanton just turned 34, is clearly declining, and is due $118 million … Continued

New York is entering a bidding war over Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Josh Benjamin

Japanese pitching superstar Yoshinobu Yamamoto is taking in-person meetings with MLB teams next week, and New York awaits his decision with baited breath. The 25-year-old is drawing plenty of interest, particuarly from MLB’s New York teams. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman traveled to Japan in September to watch Yamamoto pitch for the Orix Buffaloes. Of … Continued

Let’s build a Yankees lineup featuring new star OF Juan Soto

Josh Benjamin

Just before the eleventh hour on Wednesday night, Juan Soto joined the New York Yankees. The Padres traded him and Trent Grisham for five players, a pitching package headlined by righty Michael King. Yes, the Yankees gave up a lot, including popular backup catcher Kyle Higashioka, but this is Juan Soto! It’s Zava, Steve Nebraska, … Continued

Yankees acquire OF Alex Verdugo from Boston Red Sox

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are acquiring lefty outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Boston is receiving three right-handed pitchers, headlined by reliever Greg Weissert. BREAKING: The New York Yankees are acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-handeres Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and … Continued

Mets sign INF José Iglesias to minor league deal

Josh Benjamin

The Mets have added veteran infielder José Iglesias on a minor league contract, per The Athletic’s Will Sammon. The deal also includes an invitation to spring training. Mets say they’ve signed INF José Iglesias to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. — Will Sammon (@WillSammon) December 5, 2023 Iglesias … Continued

Yankees interested in re-sigining RP Wandy Peralta

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees are interested in bringing back lefty reliever Wandy Peralta. The Post’s Jon Heyman added that Peralta is also attracting several suitors in free agency. Yankees are one of many teams on Wandy Peralta, and they are hoping for a reunion — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 4, 2023 The Yankees acquired Peralta, 32, from … Continued

Yankss, Padres remain “far apart” in Juan Soto trade talks

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres remain “far apart” in trade negotiations for star outfielder Juan Soto, according to several sources. There’s a lot to digest, so we’ll cite accordingly. According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the Yankees are one of nine teams interested in Soto. However, word is the Padres see the Yankees … Continued

Yankees claim OF Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from Cleveland

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees have claimed outfielder Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, according to the YES Network’s Jack Curry. Yankees have claimed OF Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from Cleveland. In 173 at bats last season, his slash line was 214/239/312 with 2 HR and 12 RBI. In his career, he has 13 HR and … Continued

New York Mets officially out on star FA Shohei Ohtani

Josh Benjamin

Sorry, Mets fans, but reigning AL MVP and two-way star free agent Shohei Ohtani isn’t coming to Flushing. ESPN’s Jeff Passan released his Winter Meetings preview and confirmed that New York is one of three teams out on Ohtani. The Boston Red Sox and World Series champion Texas Rangers have also shifted their focus to … Continued

Mets, RHP Luis Severino agree to one-year deal worth $13 million

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets have agreed on a one-year, $13 million deal with right-handed starter Luis Severino, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand first reported that both sides were nearing a deal. Right-hander Luis Severino and the New York Mets are finalizing a one-year, $13 million contract, sources familiar with the deal tell … Continued

Yankees, Padres “exchanging names” on OF Juan Soto

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees and Padres are “exchanging names” on a potential deal for outfielder Juan Soto, per SNY’s Andy Martino. However, both sides are still far from an agreement. Martino added that San Diego is seeking young pitchers “in the Michael King/Clarke Schmidt category” and “top prospects/rookies like Jasson Dominguez and Anthony Volpe.” Soto, 25, is … Continued