The Mets’ relatively quiet offseason briefly awoke on Wednesday when pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor were acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets sent minor leaguer Coleman Crow to Milwaukee to complete the trade. Now, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto officially a Dodger, the Mets could soon have big expectations for Houser. Team president David … Continued
I know we’re all licking our wounds over losing Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the Dodgers, but let’s shift our focus to Frankie Montas. Yes, he still exists! And though a Jordan Montgomery reunion might be a “sexier” target, Montas deserves a look too. How quickly we forget in his lone appearance for the Yankees in 2023, … Continued
Now that Yoshinobu Yamamoto proved me wrong, let’s talk about Jordan Montgomery. The Yankees know the big lefty well. Montgomery was a rotation regular for five-and-a-half years after New York drafted him out of South Carolina. He also happens to be one of the top free agents remaining on the market. Add that Montgomery just … Continued
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The New York Knicks will be without dominant center Mitchell Robinson for the rest of the season, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The team has since applied for a Disabled Player Exception. The New York Knicks have applied to the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception worth $7.8 million as the franchise projects center Mitchell … Continued
The New York Yankees are talking with beloved former outfielder Bernie Williams about joining YES Network’s broadcast team. Andrew Marchand of the Post reported that both parties were indeed engaged about the one-time batting champ becoming part of the TV team. The YES Network already has its fair share of ex-Yankees. Williams’ former teammates Paul … Continued
Japanese righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto, long a Yankees offseason target, will soon sign a lucrative contract with an MLB team. On Tuesday, there may have been some encouraging news. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi appeared on Hot Stove and mentioned the Bronx Bombers are considered a “frontrunner.” "The Yankees are viewed by many as the frontrunner and … Continued
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The Knicks end their trip out west with another night in Los Angeles, this time against LeBron James and the Lakers. New York split the season series with the Clippers following Saturday’s 144-122 loss. This game, despite its late start, should be exciting on several fronts. First, LeBron continues to be an ageless wonder and … Continued
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New Yankees outfielder Juan Soto had his first media session with the New York press on Tuesday and it wasn’t long before the obvious question was asked. Would the 25-year-old skip his upcoming free agency to sign an extension with the New York Yankees? Naturally, Soto played coy. “My priorities right now are just getting … Continued
New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio has suffered a torn ACL and will undergo surgery, per SNY’s Andy Martino. https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1734644943056994365 Mauricio, 22, is the Mets’ No. 4 prospect and made his MLB debut late last season. He hit .248 with a pair of homers and nine RBI in 26 games. This developing story will be … Continued
The Yankees would love to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but could see their plans foiled by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thanks to the enormous deferrals in Shohei Ohtani’s new $700 million contract, the Dodgers have some extra spending cash. And, per Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports, the team is indeed “aggressively pursuing” Yamamoto. Sports Illustrated’s Tom … Continued
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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week and miss 8-10 weeks, the team announced Monday. Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He will be re-evaluated in 8-10 weeks. — NY Knicks PR (@NY_KnicksPR) December 11, 2023 Robinson has been the … Continued
The Yankees are trading minor league infielder Trey Sweeney to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to ESPN’s Alden González. New York will receive infielder Jorbit Vivas and lefty reliever Victor Gonzalez. Sweeney, 23, was the Yankees’ first-round draft pick out of Eastern Illinois in 2021 and MLB ranks him as their No. 8 prospect. Sources: … Continued
It’s no secret that the Yankees are ready to present a significant long-term contract to Japanese pitching ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The question, rather, is if the 25-year-old righty will embrace the interlocking NY and don the pinstripes, or take his incredible talent elsewhere. Namely, the crosstown rival New York Mets. We’ve discussed Yamamoto six ways … Continued
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Before the Yankees made their trade for Juan Soto official, reporters were very curious about the oft-injured Giancarlo Stanton. The veteran slugger had yet another forgettable year in New York, batting just .191 in 101 games. The 24 home runs almost don’t matter. Stanton just turned 34, is clearly declining, and is due $118 million … Continued
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Japanese pitching superstar Yoshinobu Yamamoto is taking in-person meetings with MLB teams next week, and New York awaits his decision with baited breath. The 25-year-old is drawing plenty of interest, particuarly from MLB’s New York teams. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman traveled to Japan in September to watch Yamamoto pitch for the Orix Buffaloes. Of … Continued
Just before the eleventh hour on Wednesday night, Juan Soto joined the New York Yankees. The Padres traded him and Trent Grisham for five players, a pitching package headlined by righty Michael King. Yes, the Yankees gave up a lot, including popular backup catcher Kyle Higashioka, but this is Juan Soto! It’s Zava, Steve Nebraska, … Continued
The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire star outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres after days of negotiations. Things finally came to a head at the Winter Meetings and MLB Network’s Jon Morosi was first with the story. Juan Soto trade agreement is being finalized now, source confirms. The deal, … Continued
The New York Yankees are acquiring lefty outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Boston is receiving three right-handed pitchers, headlined by reliever Greg Weissert. BREAKING: The New York Yankees are acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-handeres Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and … Continued
The Mets have added veteran infielder José Iglesias on a minor league contract, per The Athletic’s Will Sammon. The deal also includes an invitation to spring training. Mets say they’ve signed INF José Iglesias to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. — Will Sammon (@WillSammon) December 5, 2023 Iglesias … Continued
The Yankees are interested in bringing back lefty reliever Wandy Peralta. The Post’s Jon Heyman added that Peralta is also attracting several suitors in free agency. Yankees are one of many teams on Wandy Peralta, and they are hoping for a reunion — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 4, 2023 The Yankees acquired Peralta, 32, from … Continued
The quarterfinals of the inaugural In-Season Tournament are upon us and the New York Knicks have a front row seat. They’ll take on the athletic Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, with the winner facing either the Celtics or Pacers in the semis. This marks the second meeting between the two Eastern Conference rivals and could … Continued
MLB Comic-Con is underway with the Winter Meetings kicking off in Nashville, and we should expect the Yankees to be active. We’ve seen this before under Brian Cashman. The Yankees miss the playoffs one year and enter that offseason with a general “Go big or go home” attitude. Just look at the winter of 2008, … Continued
The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres remain “far apart” in trade negotiations for star outfielder Juan Soto, according to several sources. There’s a lot to digest, so we’ll cite accordingly. According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the Yankees are one of nine teams interested in Soto. However, word is the Padres see the Yankees … Continued
The Yankees have claimed outfielder Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, according to the YES Network’s Jack Curry. Yankees have claimed OF Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from Cleveland. In 173 at bats last season, his slash line was 214/239/312 with 2 HR and 12 RBI. In his career, he has 13 HR and … Continued
Sorry, Mets fans, but reigning AL MVP and two-way star free agent Shohei Ohtani isn’t coming to Flushing. ESPN’s Jeff Passan released his Winter Meetings preview and confirmed that New York is one of three teams out on Ohtani. The Boston Red Sox and World Series champion Texas Rangers have also shifted their focus to … Continued
The New York Mets have agreed on a one-year, $13 million deal with right-handed starter Luis Severino, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand first reported that both sides were nearing a deal. Right-hander Luis Severino and the New York Mets are finalizing a one-year, $13 million contract, sources familiar with the deal tell … Continued
The Yankees and Padres are “exchanging names” on a potential deal for outfielder Juan Soto, per SNY’s Andy Martino. However, both sides are still far from an agreement. Martino added that San Diego is seeking young pitchers “in the Michael King/Clarke Schmidt category” and “top prospects/rookies like Jasson Dominguez and Anthony Volpe.” Soto, 25, is … Continued
The New York Knicks let the Charlotte Hornets come within one point in the third quarter, and then remembered every point counts. Julius Randle led the way with 25 points and an eye-popping 20 rebounds in the Knicks’ 115-91 victory, putting New York in the In-Season Tournament’s quarterfinal. Josh Hart, after voicing frustrations about his … Continued
The Knicks (9-7) won’t let Sunday’s stunning last-seconds loss to the Phoenix Suns get them down against the Hornets on Tuesday. Or, rather, they can’t let it. Tuesday’s home tilt with the struggling Charlotte Hornets (5-10) marks the final round of group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Knicks are 2-1 in East B … Continued
The Yankees expect to be active this offseason and could look towards the international free agent market. What’s more, general manager Brian Cashman could be looking beyond Japanese righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Granted, we’ve discussed Yamamoto at length and how great he’d be for the Yankees. A 1.72 career ERA in seven years in Japan makes … Continued
Yankees fans on Twitter/X will be disappointed to learn that two-way star Shohei Ohtani is almost certainly not Bronx-bound. In his latest free agency piece, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Yankees “are not believed to be in the mix” for Ohtani. They are, however “in strong” on recently posted righty and Ohtani’s WBC teammate … Continued
Kevin Durant was not on the court for his Phoenix Suns’ 119-116 win over the Knicks on Sunday. Rather, the Suns’ star scorer sat out with a foot injury and was a simple spectator from the bench when Devin Booker hit the dagger three with 1.7 seconds remaining. Phoenix acquired Durant from the Brooklyn Nets … Continued
The NBA In-Season Tournament rolls on with a classic rivalry match for the ages when the Miami Heat visit the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Everyone knows that these teams don’t like each other. Coach Pat Riley resigned from the Knicks via fax to coach the Heat and the rest is history. Riley took his … Continued
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and all I can think of is Juan Soto donning New York Yankees pinstripes. It’s the absolute worst. I should be watching the parade with the family, enjoying my three-year-old go nuts at the Bluey float and bad Broadway lip-syncs. Or betting (and losing) on the upcoming NFL games, or psyching myself … Continued
The New York Yankees are hiring Brad Ausmus to succeed Carlos Mendoza as bench coach, according to Joel Sherman of the Post. Mendoza was hired to manage the crosstown rival New York Mets earlier this month. I can report now that Ausmus was hired to be the Yankees bench coach. https://t.co/ndQtjJtrmO — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) … Continued
Voting for next year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class is underway and, per usual, former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte isn’t making the cut. It’s a simple numbers game. Pettitte is in his sixth year on the ballot and only received 17% of the required votes last winter. It doesn’t help matters that this year has … Continued
Eleven weeks and a 32-6 drubbing in Buffalo later, the New York Jets finally seem ready to pull the plug on Zach Wilson. The former No. 2 overall pick was benched late in the third quarter for career backup/third-stringer Tim Boyle. Worse yet, Jets coach Robert Saleh didn’t name a starter for Week 12’s Friday … Continued
The New York Knicks have won six of seven, including their last three, and now face a true challenge: The mighty Minnesota Timberwolves. In case you missed it, the ‘Wolves are off to a stellar start this season and sit atop the Western Conference at 9-3. Minnesota is also undefeated at home and has won … Continued
Former Yankees reliever Zack Britton announced his retirement today in a piece from Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. In that same piece, Britton offered up his own solution for how his former team could get back on track. All they need to do is spend big and remind everyone that they’re the Yankees: “When I … Continued
Former Yankees reliever Zack Britton has announced his retirement from baseball at age 35. In a piece from The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli, Britton cited his four children as his reason for stepping away. He last pitched in 2022, recording two outs for the Yankees in a rushed return from Tommy John surgery. Britton was back … Continued