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ESNY’s Tuesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

Let the dancing begin! As baseball goes crazy in the opening days of Spring Training, Tuesday brings us the start of March Madness. The first two play-in games in this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament are on TruTV this evening. Here’s what we’re watching tonight: CBB: Texas A&M-CC vs Texas Southern — 6:40 PM ET … Continued

Which rookies should we be watching in Spring Training?

Tab Bamford

Which rookies should be on your radar entering the 2022 season? One of the changes in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between MLB and the Players could make for a more interesting first two weeks in the regular season. Players who finish in the top two of the Rookie of the Year voting will be … Continued

NHL Power Rankings: Can the Avalanche stay on top?

Leen Amin

The gap between teams is shrinking as the trade deadline approaches. We’re a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline, and the playoff races are heating up. The Colorado Avalanche were so far ahead of everyone for weeks, but after improved play from the other guys and somewhat of a slump on Colorado’s end, the … Continued

Islanders’ captain Anders Lee named NHL’s No. 3 Star of the Week

Tab Bamford

Islanders’ captain receives league-wide recognition after outstanding week. After an outstanding week in which he averaged two points per game (in four games), Islanders’ captain Anders Lee was named the NHL’s No. 3 Star of the Week. Blackhawks wing Patrick Kane and Flames netminder Jakob Markstrom were named the league’s No. 1 and 2 Stars … Continued

ESNY’s Monday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small

We have a lot to catch up on after a ridiculous weekend in sports. If you unplugged for the weekend, please have a seat. A lot has happened in the sports world, including a return of one of the most hated athletes in New York history. Let’s skip the small talk and dive into the … Continued

ESNY’s MLB Power Rankings: Spring Training begins!

Tab Bamford

We’ll get to watch actual major leaguers play this week! The lockout is over! And, now, the sprint to April 7 begins, as teams have three weeks to finish signing free agents, make their trades and get the dust settled in time for Opening Day. We expect the movement to come fast and furious this … Continued

New York Yankees acquire 3B Josh Donaldson in 4-player deal

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees acquired former MVP Josh Donaldson from the Minnesota Twins. The New York Yankees kicked off Spring Training with a signature sneaky deal, courtesy of general manager Brian Cashman. In the deal, catcher Gary Sanchez and third baseman Gio Urshela will go to the Minnesota Twins. The Yankees will receive third baseman … Continued

Mets keep adding, sign reliever Adam Ottavino

James Villani

The Mets keep adding to an already improved pitching staff. The New York Mets made a splash by trading for veteran starter pitcher Chris Bassitt yesterday. Today, general manager Billy Eppler and the team addressed their next main area of concern, the bullpen. They came to an agreement with 36-year old New York native, Adam … Continued

New York Mets acquire Chris Bassitt to bolster rotation

James Villani

Mets add another arm in the rotation. The New York Mets’ first move post-lock out saw the team acquire 2021 All-Star starting pitcher Chris Bassitt from the Oakland A’s. The return are two players in the Mets’ system: prospect J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller. Bassitt is in the last year of his contract and is … Continued

The New York Yankees Spring Training schedule is here

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are bracing for a quick Spring Training ahead of Opening Day. Players report to Spring Training on March 13, and the New York Yankees start their game action on March 18. Longtime MLB.com beat writer Bryan Hoch tweeted the upcoming spring schedule. In just 19 days, the Yankees will play 18 … Continued

We’ve got a Mets’ Spring Training schedule!

Tab Bamford

It’s getting dusty in here… we’re just so happy to have baseball back! On Friday afternoon, Major League Baseball released an overhauled Spring Training schedule. With Opening Day slated for April 7, this is going to be a sprint to get ready and be ready to go. And, again, there are a couple hundred free … Continued

Jonathan Villar makes perfect sense for the Yankees

Josh Benjamin

Jonathan Villar can be a serviceable short-term shortstop for the New York Yankees. Shortstop has been a priority for the New York Yankees all season, and it’s astonishing Jonathan Villar’s name hasn’t come up yet. He doesn’t have the power of Carlos Correa and Trevor Story, nor the elite glove. They’re both likely future Hall … Continued

If not Carlos Correa, who plays SS for the New York Yankees?

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees have a hole at shortstop and don’t necessarily need Carlos Correa to fill it. New York Yankees fans have a complicated relationship with free agent Carlos Correa, and it shows. One minute, they’re bashing the terrible, awful, disgusting, cheating Houston Astros and Correa downplaying the scandal. Maybe there’s even a potshot … Continued

ESNY’s Friday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small

Thursday was one of the biggest sports days in a long, long time. Baseball is back, the Nets and Sixers tangled in Philly, and there were conference tournaments galore in college basketball. Thursday was an incredible time to be a sports fan, especially in the New York area. Here’s what we’re watching tonight: NBA: Knicks @ … Continued

What are the Mets’ most pressing remaining needs?

James Villani

When the Mets are able to get back to work at Citi Field… The lockout continues which means the New York Mets‘ roster stands as it has since December 2nd. Although the new-look front office has already made a plethora of moves, there are certainly still holes in a very expensively built roster. So, how … Continued

Yankees, Mets both among teams voting against new CBA

Tab Bamford

New York against the new CBA? We’re all thrilled that Major League Baseball and the Players were able to come to an agreement on a historic new Collective Bargaining agreement. Finally, baseball is back! The Players executive committee saw the vote from the team reps overwhelmingly in favor. The executive council, however, voted 8-0 against … Continued

Baseball is back, baby!

Josh Benjamin

We finally have a new CBA! That’s right, baseball fans. We’re going to have Major League Baseball this year! After negotiations lasted well into the early morning hours on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning and both sides agreed to move back yet another MLB-imposed theoretical deadline, the two sides were able to come to an agreement to … Continued

Why Mariano Rivera is my favorite Yankee

Josh Benjamin

Why Mariano Rivera was My Favorite player. Dateline: New York City, October 26, 1996. The New York Yankees are facing the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the World Series. Closer and eventual World Series MVP John Wetteland is on the mound, Braves outfielder Marquis Grissom represents the tying run on first base. Wetteland gets Mark Lemke … Continued

ESNY’s Thursday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford

That’s Hall of Famer Tiger Woods! Another day, another significant quarterback trade in the NFL. This time, it impacts the NFC East. But… does it help the Giants? We also saw some other interesting player moves around the NFL, including the Seahawks releasing linebacker Bobby Wagner and offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva retiring. Meanwhile, we’re all … Continued

An international draft could be a catastrophic disaster for MLB

Tab Bamford

Major League Baseball wants an international draft. Doing it wrong could be a huge mistake. As MLB and the players deliberate on a new collective bargaining agreement, one of the items that’s become a hot button in talks in recent days has been the owners’ desire to implement an international draft. It’s understandable why some … Continued