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Islanders’ preseason “home” games will be in Bridgeport

Tab Bamford

The Islanders’ “home” preseason games will be on the road.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday afternoon, the NHL announced the preseason slate of games to kick off the 2021-22 season will begin Sept. 25. The New York Islanders will have the most unique preseason schedule in the NHL. UBS Arena, their new home, won’t be … Continued

Francisco Lindor coming back this week?

Tab Bamford

The Mets could get a huge piece back in their lineup soon. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The Mets’ offense has been brutal lately. So bad that owner Steve Cohen called the team out on Twitter. Of course, it doesn’t help that two pieces the team expected to be key components to their playoff run – Francisco … Continued

Rangers mourn the passing of Rod Gilbert

Tab Bamford

One of the greatest Rangers of all-time passed away on Sunday. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Rod Gilbert was, arguably, the greatest skater to ever wear the New York Rangers‘ sweater. Sadly, he passed away on Sunday at the age of 80. Gilbert played 18 years in the NHL, every one of them with the Rangers. He … Continued

How many active MLB players are Hall of Fame locks?

Tab Bamford

Miguel Cabrera reaching 500 career home runs puts him in elite company — and should make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Sept. 8 the National Baseball Hall of Fame will honor the Class of 2020 with its annual induction ceremony; nobody was voted into the Hall in 2021. Among those … Continued

Where are the must-see games on the Nets’ 2021-22 schedule?

Justin Thomas

The Nets went Hollywood with their schedule release and we’re here for it.  With Summer League officially over the next chapter of the offseason commences which is the release of the 2021-22 regular-season schedule. Although some matchups had already been revealed the Nets tweeted out their full regular season “Nets World Tour” schedule. Coming this … Continued

Barstool Sportsbook Softly Launches in New Jersey

Robert Linnehan

[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ][/sc] With little fanfare and no promotion, Barstool Sportsbook has quietly launched in New Jersey and may have its eyes on New York online sports betting next. Paired with Freehold Raceway, owned by Pennwood Racing, an affiliate of Penn National Gaming, and Greenwood Racing, New Jersey is the seventh state in which Barstool … Continued

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open

Tab Bamford

A foot injury will keep Rafa from playing in the US Open this year.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Friday morning, Rafael Nadal announced on Twitter that he will not play in this year’s US Open because of a left foot injury. Hola todos: quería comunicaros que desgraciadamente tengo que poner fin a la temporada 2021. … Continued

Rangers icon Henrik Lundqvist announces retirement

Tab Bamford

After having heart surgery last year, Lundqvist is calling it a career.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] It was going to happen at some point, but the day has finally arrived. On Friday morning, New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist announced his retirement on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/dKKdNxHc8U — Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) August 20, 2021 The 39-year-old was the … Continued

ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: August 20 Update

Tab Bamford

OMG the Cubs won two in a row! And the Mets beat the Giants? What is happening?!? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] As I’ve been saying on Live Drive Radio for more than two months, you need to Embrace the Chaos if you’re watching the wild card races in Major League Baseball. We’ve got a half dozen … Continued

Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez among MLB Pipeline’s top 20 prospects

Tab Bamford

The Yankees have two of the top 20 overall prospects in baseball.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Wednesday, MLB Pipeline published its updated Top 100 overall prospects in baseball. Two future Yankees cracked the top 20 overall. Shortstop Anthony Volpe was the Yankees’ highest-rated prospect, coming in at No. 15 overall. Jasson Dominguez was just behind … Continued

Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty climb MLB Pipeline’s updated top 100

Tab Bamford

Two of the Mets’ top prospects among the biggest risers in MLB Pipeline’s new list.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The analysts who put together the Top 100 overall prospect rankings for MLB Pipeline published their updated list on Wednesday. Mets fans should be thrilled. Francisco Álvarez, the team’s top prospect, climbed to No. 10 overall. Baltimore’s … Continued

Defending champ Dominic Thiem withdraws from US Open

Tab Bamford

Thiem’s 2021 season is over because of a wrist injury.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Last year, Austrian Dominic Thiem took a major step forward in his tennis career. The 17-time tour-level champion won his first Grand Slam trophy at the US Open. Unfortunately, Thiem announced on Wednesday that he won’t be able to defend his title. … Continued

Dodgers to wear City Connect jerseys against the Mets this weekend

Tab Bamford

Los Dodgers will wear all blue against the Mets this weekend.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Nike and the Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled the latest City Connect jerseys on Thursday morning. The Dodgers will wear the uniforms against the Mets on Friday and Saturday at Dodger Stadium. For over six decades, Angelenos have been united by a … Continued

Anthony Rizzo returns to New York Yankees lineup

Josh Benjamin

Anthony Rizzo is back with the New York Yankees after recovering from COVID-19. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees will welcome back first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox. Lindsey Adler of The Athletic tweeted that Rizzo would bat second and play first base. https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1428080764340645895 Anthony Rizzo was the … Continued

Yankees 2022 Spring Training schedule released

Tab Bamford

Let’s finish the fight in 2021 first! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The Yankees are pushing for a 2021 playoff berth at the moment, but Major League Baseball still released the full schedule for Spring Training games in 2022 on Wednesday. The New York Yankees will open their Grapefruit League schedule with a split-squad day on February … Continued

Mets 2022 Spring Training schedule released

Tab Bamford

Is it too soon to start thinking about next year? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Because pennant races are heating up across the leagues, Major League Baseball released the Spring Training schedules for 2022 on Wednesday. The Mets will begin their 2022 spring schedule on Feb. 26 against the Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Their first … Continued