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2021 Home Run Derby: Broadcast info, odds

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

Rangers re-sign center Brett Howden

Tab Bamford

The Rangers begin their offseason with a new deal for Howden.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] On Friday morning, the New York Rangers announced a new contract with restricted free agent center Brett Howden. OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with restricted free agent Brett Howden. pic.twitter.com/MRk4TcPmwv — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July … Continued

ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: July 9 Update

Tab Bamford

Our final power rankings before the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] The MLB Draft begins on Sunday night, the MLB Future’s Game is also Sunday and then we get to watch an exciting Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. What a fun few days coming for baseball fans! Then we turn our attention … Continued

José Canseco: “Aliens don’t like A-Rod”

Tab Bamford

Former big league slugger claims extraterrestrials don’t care for the former Yankees star.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] Sometimes you log into Twitter for the day hoping for rational conversation. Sometimes you’re looking for information or news. And, sometimes, you just need a good laugh. Thursday, José Canseco was spitting fire. Canseco, the former American League MVP … Continued

Should the Rangers pursue Vladimir Tarasenko?

Tab Bamford

The Blues’ star forward has reportedly asked for a trade.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ][/sc] As the final game of the Stanley Cup Final was playing out in Tampa, big news came out of St. Louis. Blues superstar forward Vladimir Tarasenko has asked for a trade, and St. Louis is actively looking to facilitate a deal. The … Continued

FanDuel Announces Sports Betting Partnership with Mohegan Sun

Robert Linnehan

[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] FanDuel is coming to Connecticut. Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment and FanDuel announced market access partnership with the sportsbook operator to bring retail and online sports betting to the Mohegan Sun. The new partnership occurred less than a week after the Mohegan Sun announced it would relinquish its sports betting partnership with Kambi … Continued

2021 NBA Draft: 5 small forwards the Knicks should target

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks need to up their presence on the wing and this NBA Draft class provides options across both rounds. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The small forward/wing position is a big question for the New York Knicks next season. RJ Barrett can play it well, but Tom Thibodeau clearly prefers playing him at shooting … Continued