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Shaheen Holloway is right at home with Seton Hall

Shaheen Holloway is right at home with Seton Hall

Danny Small

Shaheen Holloway began his introductory press conference by acknowledging his past. It’s a good sign for the future at Seton Hall. Shaheen Holloway is a rising star in college basketball. He didn’t need to step onto the coaching carousel after his run to the Elite Eight with Saint Peter’s because he had a job waiting … Continued

ESNY’s Thursday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

A big night in Brooklyn The big NFL news on Wednesday was the surprising departure of a head coach. Bruce Arians announced he is stepping away from the role of head coach in Tampa; the Bucs immediately ripped up the contract of Todd Bowles and gave him a five-year extension to take over the head … Continued

ESNY’s Top Ten Fantasy Baseball Second Basemen

Tab Bamford

Who should you you draft at second base? We’re getting you ready for your 2022 fantasy baseball drafts with our rankings of the best options around the diamond. Thus far we’ve offered our top tens at catcher and first base. Now, let’s move to the middle of the infield and consider second base. As a … Continued

New Jersey Devils superstar Jack Hughes is Player of the Week

Leen Amin

Hughes continues to take the league by storm. The New Jersey Devils are coming off another week in which they showed us that goaltending is the reason they weren’t competitive this season. It was another high-scoring week for the Devils, highlighted by an unforgettable performance against their rivals and one of the best teams in … Continued

ESNY’s Wednesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

Playoff races heating up. A busy schedule on Tuesday night saw a few teams with playoff considerations go to work. The Rangers and Nets were able to help their postseason positioning with big wins. We’re also increasingly excited for the start of the MLB season in just eight (8) days. Here’s what we’re watching today: … Continued

ESNY’s Top Ten Fantasy Baseball First Basemen

Tab Bamford

Who are the top options at first base in your fantasy draft? We’re getting you ready for your fantasy baseball drafts ahead of the start of the 2022 MLB season. Yesterday, we gave you our top ten fantasy catchers. Today, we’re turning our attention to first base. Unlike our catcher rankings, the Mets and Yankees … Continued

Clark Gillies championship rings up for auction

Tab Bamford

Wanna own a piece of Islanders’ history? Now, you can! Clark Gillies is one of the greatest players to ever put on a New York Islanders‘ sweater. The fourth overall pick in the 1974 NHL Draft, he spent the first 12 years of his career with the Isles. He was one of the centerpiece players … Continued

ESNY’s Tuesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

The Knicks rolled the slumping Bulls. Happy Tuesday, folks. We’re now nine days away from baseball’s Opening Day and we had a thriller in the women’s NCAA Tournament last night. So what are we watching today? Here are a few options: MLB: Phillies @ Yankees — 1:05 PM ET MLB: Mets @ Marlins — 6:40 … Continued

ESNY’s Top Ten Fantasy Baseball Catchers

Tab Bamford

Who are the top catchers for your fantasy draft? We’re now less than two weeks away from Opening Day for Major League Baseball, and most fantasy baseball drafts are getting scheduled in a hurry. So here at ESNY, we want to provide you with the service of some help as you prep for your draft. … Continued

NHL Power Rankings: Post-trade deadline edition

Leen Amin

How does the league look after a very interesting trade deadline? The moment we were all waiting for came and went and it was as exciting as we anticipated. Most NHL teams were very active at the trade deadline and even the teams that didn’t do much or anything at all had everyone talking. Teams … Continued

Panini, USA Baseball announce new, long-term baseball card deal

Tab Bamford

Looking for cards of the next generation(s) of stars? On Monday morning, Panini America and USA Baseball announced their relationship for trading cards has been extended. Panini has been producing USA Baseball exclusive cards since 2012. Over the years, Panini’s “Stars and Stripes” series has been a fun, affordable place to find cards of high … Continued

It’s been 10 years already? Mets to honor Santana no-no

Tab Bamford

It’s hard to believe a decade has passed. On Monday morning the New York Mets announced a special ceremony they’re adding to the calendar for the 2022 regular season. And it’s another reminder that time flies in professional sports. June 1 is the tenth anniversary of Johan Santana throwing the first no-hitter in the history … Continued

ESNY’s Monday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small

Saint Peter’s is heading home after losing to UNC. The Peacocks’ carriage turned into a pumpkin. Saint Peter’s made NCAA Tournament history by becoming the first 15 seed to make the Elite Eight. Unfortunately, the dream is dead. The Final Four is set, the NBA playoff race is heating up, and baseball is almost back. … Continued

2022 NFL Draft: ESNY’s 3-Round Post-Free Agency Mock Draft

Tab Bamford

Insane free agency and trade movement has altered the 2022 NFL Draft. Where do we even begin with the new-look NFL? Multiple trades have included significant draft considerations, and there are now eight teams — one quarter of the league — without a first-round selection. The teams that have early draft capital are also involved … Continued

5 bold National League predictions for 2022

Tab Bamford

How will the National League look at the end of the season? Yesterday, we offered up five bold predictions for the American League in 2022. Now, let’s turn our attention to the National League. There has been a LOT of player movement in the NL, from the first base swaps of Freddie Freeman to the … Continued

ESNY’s Friday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small

It’s another full weekend of college basketball. Rejoice. The NCAA Tournament is in full swing as the Sweet 16 finishes up on Friday night. By the end of the weekend, we will have a Final Four set in stone. Let’s dive into all the action this weekend. What we’re watching Friday: CBB: Saint Peter’s vs. Purdue … Continued

How much does Forbes say the Mets are worth?

Tab Bamford

Steve Cohen’s investment increased in value last year. On Thursday morning, Forbes released their annual valuation rankings for Major League Baseball organizations. The top teams all showed strong increases in value as MLB moved past the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. In their 2022 rankings, the New York Mets came in sixth overall. They ranked behind the … Continued

Yankees named MLB’s most valuable franchise by Forbes

Tab Bamford

But they operated at a loss? On Thursday morning, Forbes released their annual valuation rankings for Major League Baseball organizations. They report that the average value of franchises — especially the blue-blood organizations — rebounded tremendously from the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. It isn’t shocking, but the New York Yankees ranked No. 1 in Forbes’ rankings … Continued

5 bold American League predictions for 2022

Tab Bamford

Let’s get crazy. What will happen in 2022? We’re now exactly two weeks away from Opening Day for Major League Baseball. The big-name free agents have signed, and some major trades have changed the dynamics of rosters all over the leagues. With the excitement building for the new season to finally begin, here are five … Continued