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Yankees activate Luis Severino from injured list

Yankees activate Luis Severino from injured list

Josh Benjamin

Luis Severino hasn’t appeared in a game for the New York Yankees since October 2019. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees have activated pitcher Luis Severino from the 60-day injured list, the team announced on social media. In a corresponding move, pitcher Sal Romano was released. Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the … Continued

Travis Zajac retires — as a Devil

Tab Bamford

After 15 great years, Travis Zajac is hanging up his skates.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday, veteran center Travis Zajac signed a one-day contract with the New Jersey Devils so he could retire in the jersey he proudly represented for almost 15 years. Zajac, 36, was originally the 20th overall selection in the 2004 NHL … Continued

Phillies at Mets – Sunday Sep. 19th Lineups, Odds & Pitchers

Tab Bamford

The Mets close another disappointing series at Citi Field. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] There’s limping to the finish line and there’s whatever the Mets are doing right now. After taking two of three against the Yankees over the weekend of 9/11, the Mets have lost six straight and will spend another October free to attend their … Continued

Back where it all began: Islanders sign Zdeno Chara

Tab Bamford

Future Hall of Famer returns to the organization that drafted him 25 years ago.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Saturday, the New York Islanders signed a 44-year-old defenseman to a one-year contract. If the nameplate on the locker didn’t read CHARA, fans might have questions about signing a player that age. “They are a very solid … Continued

Phillies at Mets – Saturday Sep. 18th Lineups, Odds & Pitchers

Tab Bamford

It’s make-or-break time for the Mets, who need wins and some help for playoff hopes to stay alive. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The Phillies are sending some of their best arms to the mound at Citi Field this weekend, starting with Zack Wheeler on Friday night and the frustratingly inconsistent Aaron Nola on Saturday evening. A … Continued

Connecticut Online Sports Betting Launch Date Revealed

Robert Linnehan

And just like that we have a launch date for Connecticut online sports betting. In a not-yet-aired interview with Eyewitness News 3 in Connecticut, Eric Parker, Gov. Ned Lamont’s chief of staff, revealed Connecticut online sports betting will launch on Friday, Oct. 7, in time for week 5 of the NFL. The full interview will … Continued

ESNY’s College Football Top 10 Power Rankings — Week Three

Tab Bamford

A wild weekend of upsets send the top ten into the blender. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] If you missed any of the ridiculousness that was college football last weekend, we can only apologize for your excitement being limited to highlights after the games ended. From the early games on Saturday until the final whistle late that … Continued

Mets owner Steve Cohen takes shot at NY Post on Twitter

Tab Bamford

Offers his suite to anyone who can name sources.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Since buying the New York Mets a little more than a year ago, Steve Cohen hasn’t changed his willingness to be vocal on Twitter. To some, that isn’t necessarily a good thing. In a column late Wednesday night, Mike Puma of the NY … Continued

Three Yankees prospects among Baseball America’s updated top 100

Tab Bamford

The Yankees didn’t have many names make the updated list.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] When Baseball America offered its final updated top 100 prospect rankings for the 2021 season earlier this week, the Yankees weren’t highlighted much. In fact, only three future Yankees made the list. And Jasson Dominguez, easily the most hyped prospect in the … Continued

Mets top prospects rank well in Baseball America updated top 100

Tab Bamford

Where did the Mets’ best young players rank? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Earlier this week, Baseball America offered its final updated top 100 prospect rankings for the 2021 season. The Mets have the highest-ranked prospect of the two New York teams. But how did the Mets’ top prospects rank overall? Here’s where the Mets’ four prospects … Continued

Aaron Judge named Yankees’ winner of Heart and Hustle Award

Tab Bamford

Judge named the Yankees’ recipient of the prestigious award.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Wednesday afternoon, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) announced each team’s winners of the 2021 Heart and Hustle Award. Aaron Judge has been named the Yankees’ winner of the award. You can view the entire list of team winners here. … Continued

Kevin Pillar named Mets’ winner of Heart and Hustle Award

Tab Bamford

Pillar named the Mets’ winner of the prestigious award. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Wednesday afternoon, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) announced each team’s winners of the 2021 Heart and Hustle Award. The award, which is marking it’s 16th annual winners (with the exception of 2020), is the only award in MLB that … Continued