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Rob Manfred is mishandeling the foreign substance issue

Tatiana Snedeker

MLB’s foreign substance protocols are counterproductive, despite the meaning behind them. When Major League Baseball announced the new foreign substance guidelines, I like many others thought it would be a good thing. However, with umpires checking pitchers right after they come off the mound and the antics that ensue because of it. It’s ultimately just slowing … Continued

FanDuel Sportsbook Goes All-In With 30-1 Odds For Bucks-Hawks

Bob Wankel

The Eastern Conference Finals have been a roller coaster ride through six games and FanDuel Sportsbook will be the place to bet on the high stakes action when the series resumes with Game 6 on Saturday night. The latest FanDuel Sportsbook NBA promo offers new players extremely aggressive 30-1 (+3000) odds on either the Bucks … Continued

USA Baseball announces Olympic roster, schedule released for Tokyo Games

Tab Bamford

Baseball is back in the Olympics! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] The schedule is out for this summer’s Olympic baseball tournament. Former Angels manager Mike Scioscia will manage the United States team. USA Baseball announced its final roster for the Olympics on Friday morning. The team that will bring home Olympic gold #ForGlory🇺🇸 See you in #Tokyo2020: … Continued

The Rangers don’t need Seth Jones

Leen Amin

The Columbus defenseman doesn’t fit this young, up-and-coming Rangers team. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ] The New York Rangers missed the 2021 playoffs, but this promising, young team had an impressive season. Several key veteran players didn’t have their best of years, but many young players stepped up, allowing the Rangers to have a top-10 offense in … Continued

New York Online Sports Betting Already Facing Delays

Robert Linnehan

[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] The New York online sports betting journey is already off to a rocky start, as the New York Gaming Commission could not meet its July 1 deadline to release a request for application (RFA) for platform provider bids. The New York Gaming Commission has yet to publish an RFA for bids from … Continued

The Yankees should be sellers at the trade deadline

Tab Bamford

The Yankees should sell at this year’s trade deadline, just like they did in 2016.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Over the past month, we have made the case for the Yankees to make bold moves to fix their issues and get back into contention. Whether it was Arizona’s Ketel Marte or Miami’s Starling Marte (we ran … Continued

ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: July 2 Update

Tab Bamford

Welcome to July, when things get hot around Major League Baseball.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Is your hot stove working? Or are you putting a For Sale sign up in front of your favorite team? The calendar has flipped to July, which means we have a draft, the All-Star Game and a trade deadline all coming … Continued

Yankees acquire OF Tim Locastro from Diamondbacks

Josh Benjamin

The speedy outfielder was acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a minor league pitcher. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Tim Locastro from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitcher Keegan Curtis. Lindsey Adler of The Athletic was first with the news. https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1410631718663557126 The light-hitting Locastro has blazing speed, but otherwise … Continued

Unhappy Hal Steinbrenner supports Aaron Boone, calls out players

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees’ owner gave his manager his full support while making very clear it was on the players to right the ship. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner was brutally honest in a Thursday morning Zoom with local media, covering everything from team payroll to the Bronx Bombers’ abysmal 2021 … Continued

Are you ready for Charles Oakley’s tell-all memoir?

Tab Bamford

Former Knicks forward promises to tell all in new book.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Thursday morning, basketball fans were greeted with news we didn’t know we needed — and yet, we did. Former Knicks forward Charles Oakley announced he has written a book, and he’s going to let it fly. I’m excited and proud to … Continued

Mets prospects Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty in All-Star Futures Game

Tab Bamford

The Mets will have two representatives in this year’s Futures Game.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Wednesday morning the National League roster for the 2021 All-Star Futures Game was announced. The New York Mets will have two prospects on the field. Catcher Francisco Alvarez will appear in the game. The 19-year-old catcher is the Mets’ No. … Continued

Yankees prospects Jasson Dominguez, Luis Medina in All-Star Futures Game

Tab Bamford

The rosters have been announced for this year’s Futures Game in Denver.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] The New York Yankees will have two representatives on the American League’s roster at the 2021 All-Star Futures Game in Denver. We’ve already discussed the significance of the Yankees’ top prospect, outfielder Jasson Dominguez, being on the roster. He’s making … Continued

Adam Fox’s Norris Trophy underscores Rangers stupidity

Tab Bamford

Tuesday night was a big win for the Rangers. But it reminds us that this offseason has started with questionable decisions.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Tuesday night, the National Hockey League announced their annual awards, all-NHL teams and All-Rookie teams. The New York Rangers had a pretty good night. Adam Fox won his first Norris … Continued

Devils CEO Scott O’Neil steps down

Tab Bamford

O’Neil leaves his role as CEO of the Devils and Philadelphia 76ers to pursue other interests.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] After eight incredibly successful years, Scott O’Neil has stepped down as CEP of the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers. O’Neil is leaving Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) effective immediately, though he will assist with … Continued

Devils defenseman Ty Smith named to NHL All-Rookie Team

Leen Amin

Smith becomes the sixth defenseman in Devils history to be named to the All-Rookie Team. On Tuesday evening, New Jersey Devils defenseman Ty Smith was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. Presenting the 2020-21 NHL All-Rookie Team: Alex Nedeljkovic of the @CanesK’Andre Miller of the @NYRangersTy Smith of the @NJDevilsKirill Kaprizov of the @mnwildJosh Norris … Continued

Rangers K’Andre Miller named to NHL All-Rookie Team

Leen Amin

Miller becomes the fourth Rangers defenseman to be named to the All-Rookie Team. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ] The 2021 NHL Awards announcements on Tuesday evening were great for the New York Rangers. Adam Fox was awarded his first career Norris Trophy and defenseman K’Andre Miller was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. Presenting the 2020-21 NHL … Continued

Jasson Dominguez to play in All-Star Futures Game

Tab Bamford

The Yankees’ most hyped prospect is making history after one day in professional baseball. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Jasson Dominguez is already making headlines. Now, he’s making history. Dominguez, 18, will play will play in the 2021 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which will take place on Sunday, July 11 at Coors Field in Denver. As JJ … Continued

Devils shopping top draft pick? (Report)

Tab Bamford

New Jersey is reportedly in the market for an impact defenseman.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the New Jersey Devils are open to trading the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. Friedman reports the Devils are looking for a “good, young defenseman” if they do move out of the top … Continued

Islanders hope to re-sign Casey Cizikas, Kyle Palmieri

Tab Bamford

The Isles want to keep “The Identity Line” intact. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello made clear that he wants to bring back forwards Casey Cizikas and Kyle Palmieri on Tuesday. Both players can be unrestricted free agents on July 28. As potential unrestricted free agents, Cizikas and Palmieri are not eligible to … Continued

Rangers add Jacksonville as ECHL affiliate

Tab Bamford

Some Rangers prospects will head to Florida.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Tuesday afternoon, the Jacksonville Icemen tweeted news that they are joining the New York Rangers organization as the ECHL affiliate. Jacksonville had been affiliated with the Winnipeg Jets previously. We’re so excited to announce our new affiliation with the @NYRangers and @WolfPackAHL 🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/ZA8heCTup1 … Continued