Skip to content

DraftKings Sportsbook: Win $50 if Any Golfer Birdies at The Open Championship

New York Yankees 2021 MLB Draft: Rounds 11-20 recap

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees prioritized arms and infielders over the first two days of the MLB Draft. What did they do on Day 3? [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The New York Yankees have stocked up on young pitching and infielders in the 2021 MLB Draft, with lots of focus on upside. This makes sense for the … Continued

Yankees promote Jasson Dominguez to Tampa Tarpons

Tab Bamford

The Martian is moving up! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Tuesday the New York Yankees promoted their top prospect. Jasson Dominguez is headed to Tampa. Dominguez, 18, will join the Tampa Tarpons, the Yankees’ Low-A affiliate. Outfielders Ryder Green and Aldenis Sanchez have also been promoted to Tampa. But the headline is Dominguez (of course). Dominguez … Continued

Major League Baseball’s commitment to The Players Alliance a strong, necessary statement

Tab Bamford

MLB made an historic commitment to grow diversity in the game.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday afternoon in Denver, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred took the stage with Rockies owner Dick Monfort, former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia and former Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson. MLB let the media know the commissioner was going to make a “significant … Continued

New York Yankees 2021 Draft Recap: Rounds 3-10

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees added infielders and arms on the second day of the 2021 MLB Draft. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The 2021 MLB Draft continued on Monday and the New York Yankees made the most of their picks. After turning some heads in selecting shortstop Trey Sweeney at No. 20 on Sunday, Brian Cashman added … Continued

Mets give Kumar Rocker $6 million signing bonus (Report)

Tab Bamford

The Mets had a stud fall into their lap in the draft. Now, he got the bag.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] According to Joel Sherman, the New York Mets have signed first-round pick (tenth overall) pitcher Kumar Rocker to a significant first contract. Sherman reports the Mets have given Rocker a $6 million bonus — which … Continued

Former Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown joins Devils, Sixers

Tab Bamford

The Devils and Sixers have a new CEO.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Monday, Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment (HBSE) announced longtime Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown will be the next CEO of the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers. Brown will begin serving in the role on Aug. 3. https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1414660859469631543 From the Devils’ release: “Brown … Continued

The 3 Best MLB Home Run Derby Prop Bet Picks

Danny Small

The Home Run Derby is one of the most fun nights of the MLB season. The biggest bats in the game are gearing up to launch baseballs to the moon. With the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby in Coors Field this year, we expect to see a bunch of long balls. Oddsmakers have installed … Continued

Grading the Yankees at the All-Star break

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees aren’t exactly on the honor roll after a stumbly, streaky start to their 2021 season. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] The All-Star Break is a time of reflection for everyone from star players to fans to even baseball writers. It’s about taking a few days to step back from the greatest game ever … Continued

Grading the Mets at the All-Star break

Leen Amin

A look at the Mets’ best and worst players heading into the All-Star break. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ] The New York Mets are sitting relatively comfortably in first place in a weak NL East division and will look to continue this level of play upon returning from the All-Star Break. It’s been an interesting season for … Continued

2021 MLB Draft: The Mets select Kumar Rocker

Tab Bamford

The Mets have made their first pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] With the tenth overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft, the New York Mets selected Kumar Rocker from Vanderbilt. Rocker was projected to be a top-five pick over the past three years. The Mets got an absolute stud with their … Continued

Jasson Dominguez makes Futures Game debut, talks major league timeline

Tab Bamford

The Martian appeared on national television for the first time on Sunday afternoon. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Jasson Dominguez, who just started his professional career less than one month ago, was on center stage at the All-Star Futures Game in Denver on Sunday afternoon. Dominguez, 18, signed with the Yankees out of the Dominican Republic two … Continued

Ten years later: The $2 Billion MLB Draft draft class

Tab Bamford

As the 2021 MLB Draft begins today, let’s look back 10 years to perhaps the greatest — and most expensive — draft ever. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] The 2011 MLB Draft may ultimately go down as one of the best, deepest draft classes in history. It was loaded with talent, starting with the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting … Continued

Gerrit Cole throws 3-hit gem, Yankees blank Astros 1-0

Josh Benjamin

Gerrit Cole threw a career-high 129 pitches against his former team as the New York Yankees posted a second straight shutout. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ][/sc] Gerrit Cole made the most of his return to Minute Maid Park since signing with the New York Yankees prior to last season. It took him 129 pitches, but he completed … Continued

2021 MLB Draft: Mock drafts predict the Yankees’ selection

Tab Bamford

The 2021 MLB Draft begins tomorrow. The Yankees own the 20th overall selection. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] What will the New York Yankees do with the 20th overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft? We’ll find out on Sunday evening when this year’s draft kicks off. Who do the experts believe the Yankees will select? The … Continued

New York Online Sports Betting Takes Big Step Forward With RFA Release

Robert Linnehan

[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] Better late than never for New York online sports betting. The New York Gaming Commission published its request for application (RFA) for New York online sports betting platform operators today, eight days after its self-imposed July 1 deadline. New York Online Sports Betting Applicant Selection by December Interested platform providers will now … Continued