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ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: May 21 Update

ESNY’s 2021 MLB Power Rankings: May 21 Update

Tab Bamford

Who needs a no-hitter? We’re all throwing no-hitters!  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] It’s May 21 and there have been six* (seven in my opinion) no-hitters thrown already this year. The latest, by Corey Kluber on Wednesday, was the second against the Texas Rangers this year and was the second in as many nights. Are no-hitters still … Continued

Get your limited edition Corey Kluber no-hitter bobbleheads from FOCO

ESNY

FOCO is immortalizing Corey Kluber’s incredible no-hitter with a limited edition bobblehead. FOCO is releasing a must-have bobblehead for Yankee fans on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET. It only took Corey Kluber 101 pitches to secure the first no-hitter of his career and in honor of his accomplishment, FOCO has 101 limited edition bobbleheads. You … Continued

Watch: All 27 outs of Corey Kluber’s no-hitter

Tab Bamford

The Rangers were on the receiving end of a no-hitter for the second time this season. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Box scores tell a unique story. The morning after a no-hitter, you can look at it and see the zeroes. But how did we get there? What pitches were thrown to get the outs? Who made … Continued

Yankees teammates thrilled to be part of Corey Kluber’s no-hitter

Tab Bamford

After the game, Kluber’s teammates shared his excitement after being part of history. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Wednesday night in Texas, Corey Kluber threw the sixth no-hitter of the 2021 Major League Baseball season. He threw it against his former teammates in Texas in their new building, making his the first no-hitter thrown on the … Continued

Oswald Peraza could put pressure on Gleyber Torres

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees have a solid infield prospect in Oswald Peraza. And if there’s anyone who should be worried, it’s Gleyber Torres. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Oswald Peraza wasn’t a name most New York Yankees fans really knew heading into 2021. This is strange, especially considering Peraza is the team’s No. 4 prospect. The Yankees’ … Continued

Corey Kluber throws sixth no-hitter of 2021

Josh Benjamin

Corey Kluber was in top form and the Texas Rangers could not solve him as he threw MLB’s sixth no-hitter of the season. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Corey Kluber threw MLB’s sixth no-hitter of the season as his New York Yankees shut down the Texas Rangers in a 2-0 win. 🚨🚨 Corey Kluber just pitched a … Continued

NHL Draft Lottery set for June 2

Tab Bamford

The Devils and Rangers will be part of the lottery.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] On Wednesday evening the NHL announced the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery will take place on June 2. The New Jersey Devils hold the fourth slot in the lottery with the same odds as the expansion Seattle Kraken, who were given the third … Continued

Rangers hire Mike Grier to replace Brian Leetch

Tab Bamford

A Rangers legend leaves the organization. Now his replacement is official. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] This has been an offseason of change for the New York Rangers. The latest departure was a legend. Late last week, Larry Brooks of The Post first reported that Brian Leetch resigned from his hockey operations advisory position with Rangers. His replacement: … Continued

Devils hire Meghan Duggan as Manager, Player Development

Tab Bamford

Duggan moves into a new role with the Devils’ front office.  [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] The New Jersey Devils made a significant move in their front office on Tuesday morning. Meghan Duggan has been hired as the club’s Manager, Player Development within the Hockey Operations Department, a new role in the organization. Internationally, Duggan is one … Continued

Edwin Díaz climbing all-time Puerto Rican MLB ranks

Tab Bamford

“Sugar” moved up the all-time ranks for Puerto Rican closers on Tuesday night. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Edwin Díaz closed the books for the Mets’ win in Atlanta on Tuesday night. In doing so, he recorded the 148th regular season save of his career. Díaz now ranks second in major league history among players from Puerto Rico … Continued

Maryland Online Sports Betting Signed Into Law by Governor – Launch By Super Bowl?

Robert Linnehan

[sc name=”robertlinnehanbanner” ] Gov. Larry Hogan (R) signed the state’s sports betting bill into law yesterday, officially making online and in-person sports betting legal in Maryland. Hogan’s signature makes Maryland the fifth state to officially legalize sports betting in 2021, joining New York, Arizona, Wyoming and South Dakota. The General Assembly made HB 940 an … Continued

Marcus Stroman, Trevor May weigh in on unwritten rules

Tab Bamford

Shut up an play? NO WAY! [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] Over the past 24 hours, a lot has been said about the unwritten rules of baseball that continue to plague the game from a marketing perspective. Manny Machado’s slide against the Cardinals over the weekend was buzz worthy, but the fiasco that the Tony La Russa, … Continued

Alexis Lafrenière getting a special edition bobblehead

ESNY

The 2020 top pick is getting a limited edition, first goal bobblehead.  On Wednesday, May 19, FOCO is releasing a limited edition bobblehead celebrating the first career NHL goal of New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafrenière. The bobblehead is limited to 360 pieces and costs $50. They go live on FOCO’s website at 10:00 AM … Continued

The Yankees have an Aaron Hicks problem

Josh Benjamin

Aaron Hicks has been a colossal disappointment since signing an extension with the New York Yankees. This time, he might have run out of chances in the Bronx. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Aaron Hicks has not had the easiest time with the New York Yankees. He arrived in a trade with the Minnesota Twins in 2016 … Continued

Mets acquire OF Cameron Maybin from Cubs

Tab Bamford

Mets make a trade for depth with injuries an increasing issue. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] With Kevin Pillar landing on the IL after taking a fastball to the face on Monday night, the Mets were in desperate need of depth on their major league roster. Tuesday afternoon, they made a deal to bring in a veteran … Continued

Rangers to interview Rick Tocchet for head coach job (Report)

Tab Bamford

The Rangers reportedly have interest in the former Coyotes head coach. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] As the New York Rangers‘ new President and GM Chris Drury looks to make the right hire for the club’s new head coach, the interview list is starting to take shape. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, one of those who will … Continued

ESPN to air six-part Derek Jeter docuseries in 2022

Josh Benjamin

New York Yankees Hall of Famer and Miami Marlins owner Derek Jeter is the subject of ESPN’s latest docuseries venture. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] Derek Jeter could soon have his own personal The Last Dance. ESPN announced today that the former New York Yankees captain would be the subject of a six-part docuseries titled, appropriately, The Captain. Yankees … Continued

Meet the Mets: Who is Johneshwy Fargas?

Tab Bamford

The new Mets outfielder picked up his first career hit in Monday night’s win. [sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ] When the Mets added two more names to the injured list on Monday, one of the players recalled was Johneshwy Fargas. The 26-year-old outfielder jumped into the lineup and collected his first hit, driving in his first career … Continued