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Jackie Robinson and the historic 1947 MLB season, Part 2

Mark Everett Kelly

April 15th marks the 74th anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson broke MLB’s color barrier.  In celebration, this is the second part of a three-part series on the events that took place during the 1947 season. In honor of Jackie Robinson day, ESNY is re-publishing an exclusive three-part series celebrating his historic 1947 season. As … Continued

The New York Yankees need the real Corey Kluber

Josh Benjamin

The reasons for Corey Kluber’s slow start to 2021 could be an ominous sign for the equally struggling New York Yankees. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The 2021 season isn’t even a month old and he’s only made three starts, but the New York Yankees already have a Corey Kluber problem. The two-time Cy Young winner took … Continued

Artemi Panarin makes New York Rangers history

Leen Amin

Panarin continues to make the case for one of the best free-agent signings in Rangers history. [sc name=”leenaminbanner” ] New York Rangers left winger Artemi Panarin continues to make history. He skated in his 100th career game with the Rangers on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. He entered the game tied with the great … Continued

Francisco Lindor hopes the Mets extend Michael Conforto

Tab Bamford

The new face of the New York Mets wants Michael Conforto to be his teammate for a long time.  When the Mets reported to Spring Training, the focus for the front office was getting a long-term deal in place with Francisco Lindor. The Mets paid a significant price to land a superstar shortstop and needed … Continued

How do the Rangers stack up after the NHL Trade Deadline?

Leen Amin

The Rangers were very quiet at the deadline- should they have done more? The 2021 NHL trade deadline has come and gone, and the New York Rangers were awfully quiet. The biggest move they made came before the deadline on March 27 when they traded LW Brendan Lemieux to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange … Continued

How did the Islanders improve at the NHL Trade Deadline?

Leen Amin

Islanders make two important moves to bolster stacked team. After making it to the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Islanders came into the 2021 season as one of the best teams in the NHL. After getting off to a slow start, they’ve been just that over the past several months. A season-ending injury … Continued

New York Rangers sign top blue line prospect Zac Jones

Tab Bamford

The New York Rangers announce the signing of one of their prospects.  On Tuesday morning the Rangers announced the signing of defenseman Zac Jones. Jones was selected by the Rangers in the third round (No. 68) of the 2019 NHL Draft. Jones, 20, has a winning track record almost everywhere he’s played. This season, Jones … Continued

NHL Trade Deadline: Breaking down the busy New Jersey Devils

Leen Amin

The Devils have been making moves for some time and don’t slow down at the trade deadline. The New Jersey Devils have been busy bees leading up to Monday’s NHL trade deadline. A quick summary of the team’s moves over the past ten days: April 5: traded veteran forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac to the … Continued

New York Yankees: Aaron Hicks sitting out Monday’s game at Blue Jays

Josh Benjamin

New York Yankees centerfielder Aaron Hicks is sitting out Monday’s game to protest Daunte Wright’s shooting in Minnesota. Giancarlo Stanton may also not play on Monday. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] New York Yankees centerfielder Aaron Hicks is sitting out Monday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hicks’ decision is in protest of the police shooting of … Continued

New Jersey Devils lose Sami Vatanen off waivers

Tab Bamford

The Devils continue moving out veterans. The New Jersey Devils put veteran defenseman Sami Vatanen on waivers on Sunday. Monday, we found out the Dallas Stars have taken Vatanen via waiver claim. Vatanen, 29, has two goals and four assists in 30 games. The Dallas Stars have claimed Sami Vatanen off waivers from the Devils. … Continued

NHL Trade Deadline: Devils trade Dmitry Kulikov to Edmonton

Tab Bamford

The New Jersey Devils stay in sell mode as the deadline draws near. The NHL’s trade deadline is coming today and the Devils remain active. NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes reported first that the Devils are trading veteran defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to the Edmonton Oilers. New Jersey is reportedly receiving a conditional draft choice back … Continued

State of the Yankees: The Florida Project

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees had a nice series with the Baltimore Orioles, but it was overshadowed by continued struggles with the Tampa Bay Rays. [sc name=”josh-benjamin-banner” ] The New York Yankees needed a strong follow-up to a shaky Opening Weekend, and fate delivered. The hapless Baltimore Orioles proved to be the Bronx Bombers’ punching bag … Continued