The New York Yankees have had something of a resurgent second half thanks to Jameson Taillon regularly dominating on the mound. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Today, we at ESNY would like to tell a compelling story: A Tale of Two Taillons. Maestro, music! It was the best of seasons, it was the worst of seasons. It … Continued
Carl Lawson is expected to greatly improve the Jets’ pass-rushing production in his inaugural year with the team.
The Mets are now chasing second place in the NL East. Can they stop the slide?
The New York Yankees seek another win over the Kansas City Royals after blowing four separate leads Monday. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Four blown saves and 11 innings later, the New York Yankees finally pulled off an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Jameson Taillon’s hot streak continued with six strong innings in … Continued
The Jets have a new interior offensive lineman in guard David Moore. They claimed him off waivers on Monday.
Immanuel Quickley’s ups and downs in the Las Vegas Summer League show why the New York Knicks want to give him these reps.
Trotz will serve as an assistant on Jon Cooper’s coaching staff — assuming the NHL sends players to the Olympics. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday, Hockey Canada announced the coaching staff for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China… if the NHL and the NHLPA agree to participate. New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz will … Continued
Jets cornerback Bless Austin has a certain on-field attitude that’s caught the eye of rookie head coach Robert Saleh.
The deadline to submit bids for New York online sports betting licenses ended late this afternoon and a number of powerhouse sportsbook operators want in on the New York action. The New York Gaming Commission published a list of applicants who applied for a New York online sports betting license. Three companies submitted individuals bids … Continued
The Giants activated Saquon Barkley off the Physically Unable to Perform list Monday. He subsequently practiced with the team.
After a very busy start to free agency, the New York Knicks are squeezing in one more signing — Dwayne Bacon.
Gleyber Torres will miss at least ten days after spraining his thumb in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Mariners. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees announced Monday that shortstop Gleyber Torres was placed on the injured list with a sprained left thumb. Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:•Placed INF … Continued
The young Russian netminder signs landmark contract. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday afternoon, the New York Rangers announced the club has agreed to a record-setting deal with netminder Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin, 25, was originally drafted by the Rangers in the fourth round (No. 118 overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft. NYET SZN pic.twitter.com/wThmqJyDdK — New … Continued
New Jersey agrees to a new deal with the young forward. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils announced the club has re-signed forward Janne Kuokkanen. The two-year deal has a $1.825 million AAV. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1424806760137871366 According to the team release, the financial breakdown of the contract is as follows: 2021-22, $1,600,000 and … Continued
Football season is right around the corner and DraftKings Sportsbook is the go-to destination for football bettors. NFL preseason action is already underway and college football action is set to kick off later this month. New users who sign up and grab the new DraftKings Sportsbook football promo can automatically qualify for $200 in bonus … Continued
Giants running back Saquon Barkley is officially off the PUP list. Could he win the Comeback Player of the Year Award?
The Mets’ slide has been bad — and others have warmed up while they went cold. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] We wake up on Monday morning with the New York Mets in third place in the National League East, 2.5 games back of the Philadelphia Phillies. Their slide has been brutal to watch. But the timing … Continued
The New York Yankees visit the Royals in Kansas City to kick off a short Midwestern road trip. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees didn’t sweep the Seattle Mariners, but are still in a position to make a late season run. They now hit the road for three games with the Kansas City Royals, … Continued
DraftKings announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming in an all-stock deal for $1.56 billion. The iGaming expansion comes less than a week after DraftKings CEO Jason Robins confirmed the company is pursuing a New York online sports betting license. Deal Includes Partnership with Houston Rockets The acquisition will allow … Continued
Not even a series of COVID-19 outbreaks could slow down the New York Yankees this past week. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The last week served as a brutal reminder for the New York Yankees. Not from a baseball standpoint, that is. The Bronx Bombers did quite well in that regard, but this week was harder on … Continued
Saquon Barkley will begin practicing with the Giants for the first time since he tore his ACL in September of last year.
Kevin Durant might have had the best weekend of anyone in the world. He signed an extension with the Brooklyn Nets and won a gold medal.
Hopes for a playoff appearance are slipping away from the Mets. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The New York Mets came into Sunday’s game in Philadelphia in desperate need of a win. Unfortunately, their former teammate — Zack Wheeler — didn’t seem to care. The Phillies retired the number of the late Roy Halladay on before Sunday’s … Continued
Anthony Rizzo tested positive for COVID-19 and is the latest of the New York Yankees to hit the IL because of it. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees have placed new popular first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the COVID-19 injured list, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1424381578751401986 Speaking to manager Aaron Boone, … Continued
The New York Yankees close out four games with the Seattle Mariners in search of the ever elusive series sweep. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Another big comeback victory later, the New York Yankees have won five straight. Now, they go for the four-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Even better, rookie righty Luis Gil … Continued
Who’s in first? Not the Mets! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Back-to-back-to-back home runs in the top of the ninth made Saturday evening interesting, but it wasn’t enough. Another L in the books. The Mets have now lost two in a row in Philly and nine of their last 12. The Phillies have a 1.5 game lead … Continued
The surging New York Yankees are losing their All-Star closer as Aroldis Chapman heads to the IL with elbow inflammation.
Tylor Megill gets the ball for the biggest start of his young career. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] The second place Mets need to get their act together. Bryce Harper’s two-run jack in the bottom of the eighth inning for the Phillies proved to be the difference on Friday night. The 4-2 win moved Philadelphia a half … Continued
The New York Yankees are running hot and hope to take a third game from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] On Friday, the New York Yankees came from behind once again to beat the Seattle Mariners. Giancarlo Stanton’s RBI single tied the game in the 10th inning, and then Brett Gardner’s won … Continued
ESNY’s 2021 Fantasy Football Preview series concludes by presenting you with the top 40 fantasy wide receivers for this season.
Kevin Durant will sign a four-year, $184 million extension with the Brooklyn Nets that carries through 2026. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant isn’t letting participating in the Olympics get in the way of business back home. Per Boardroom, and later ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the controversial star will sign a four-year, $184 … Continued
What is Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello up to? [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The New York Islanders have been talked about since free agency began, but none of their rumored moves have been officially announced. Sportsnet and NHL Network’s Elliotte Friedman discussed the situation on the most recent episode of his podcast, “31 Thoughts”. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1422186077016702976 Friedman’s theory … Continued
The top spot in the National League East is on the line this weekend.
The New York Yankees overcame another late deficit and ninth inning struggles to keep their hot streak going. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees won the first of a four-game set with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday thanks to Joey Gallo’s three-hit night, including a go-ahead three-run home run. The Bronx Bombers hope to … Continued
Injuries have dealt a blow to many of the contenders for the NL MVP. So who might win it? [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] We’re now into August and the pennant races are heating up. As are the battles for some individual awards. In the American League, it appears the Most Valuable Player Award is Shohei Ohtani’s … Continued
The Islanders have made a major commitment to one of their best players. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Friday morning, the New York Islanders announced their most significant deal of the offseason. Defenseman Adam Pelech avoided arbitration, agreeing to an eight-year extension with the club. The deal reportedly has a $5.75 million AAV. #Isles News: The … Continued
Start spreading the news, New York, DraftKings is trying to come today. In its second-quarter report to stockholders today, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins confirmed the company is pursuing a New York online sports betting license. “In New York, the RFA for mobile sports betting was issued in July and we are prepared to respond in … Continued
The Giants brought in veteran interior offensive lineman Zach Fulton this offseason. He was to provide crucial depth.
Our first power rankings since the trade deadline. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] It’s been almost a full month since we updated our MLB Power Rankings. With the All-Star Game, the draft and then a couple crazy weeks leading up to the most insane trade deadline in history, a lot of teams have either improved or waived … Continued
Continuing with its 2021 Fantasy Football Preview, ESNY presents the top 25 fantasy running backs for the upcoming season.
Daniel Jones must take that next step as a pro-level quarterback in 2021. If he doesn’t, who knows what the future holds?
The Mets farm system has some bright stars on the way. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN published an updated top 50 prospects across baseball. The New York Mets are well represented. Even after trading away one of the organization’s top prospects, outfielder Pete Crow-Armstong, in the deal for Javier Báez, the … Continued
Jets head coach Robert Saleh wants to “create accountability,” not “force accountability” with each of his players.
Gary Sanchez is just the latest member of the New York Yankees to test positive for coronavirus. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees have been hit with another positive COVID test, this time for catcher Gary Sanchez. Manager Aaron Boone announced the unfortunate news during his pregame press conference on Thursday. Bryan Hoch of … Continued
The Yankees’ farm system didn’t get much respect from ESPN’s analyst. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN published an updated top 50 prospects across baseball. The New York Yankees are well represented. The Yankees paid a premium to add left-handed bats Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo to the major league lineup before … Continued
[sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] The Devils lock up the RFA for two more years after promising rookie season. One of the New Jersey Devils’ top youngsters has been locked up. On Thursday morning, the Devils re-signed RFA forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year deal with an AAV of $2 million. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1423297752587509761 Sharangovich is heading into his … Continued
The hobby is hot, and Saturday marks a national day for collectors to celebrate. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] We recently highlighted the amazing production at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. It was an amazing weekend celebrating the red-hot sports collectors industry with money flying as fans tried to grab cards of their favorite players … Continued
The Devils get a top playmaking forward on a great deal. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ][/sc] After signing one of the top defensemen in the league in Dougie Hamilton and bolstering the roster, the New Jersey Devils proved they weren’t done by signing forward Tomáš Tatar to a two-year deal on Thursday afternoon. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1423335766848049157 Tatar will be … Continued