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Yankees officially hire James Rowson as hitting coach

Yankees officially hire James Rowson as hitting coach

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees have officially hired James Rowson as their new hitting coach, according to Greg Joyce at the Post. Official: James Rowson is the new Yankees hitting coach — Greg Joyce (@GJoyce9) November 13, 2023 The Yankees also confirmed Rowson’s hiring with an official statement. Rowson succeeds Sean Casey, who took over midseason … Continued

Here’s how the Yankees trade for Padres OF Juan Soto

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees acquiring Juan Soto from the Padres isn’t just some #YankeesTwitter fever dream, nor an MLB The Show trade come to life. It is indeed very possible that the star outfielder could be moved this winter. Well, at least that’s what could be the case, as a source told Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner at The … Continued

This insane Yankees-Red Sox trade is never happening

Josh Benjamin

You know it’s a slow offseason when a trade between the Yankees and their hated rival Boston Red Sox gets cooked up out of thin air. A little background. Former MLB reliever and new Boston “Chief Baseball Officer” Craig Breslow was at the GM Meetings in Arizona this week. Speaking with media, he addressed his … Continued

Aaron Boone to return as Yankees manager in 2024

Josh Benjamin

Aaron Boone will return to manage the Yankees in 2024, owner Hal Steinbrenner said on a Tuesday Zoom call with reporters. Steinbrenner called Boone “a good manager,” while lamenting New York’s failed 2023 season and how it would be addressed this winter. Among the team’s to-do list, Steinbrenner listed hiring a new hitting coach and … Continued

BREAKING: Carlos Mendoza hired to manage New York Mets

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets are hiring Carlos Mendoza to succeed Buck Showalter as manager, per several sources. Mendoza has been with the crosstown rival Yankees since 2009 and spent the last four years as manager Aaron Boone’s bench coach. Mendoza, 43, also interviewed for the managing jobs in Cleveland and San Diego. He got the … Continued

Giants QB Daniel Jones tears ACL, out for season

Josh Benjamin

The Giants got more bad news Monday when the worst was confirmed: quarterback Daniel Jones has a torn ACL and is out for the season. Jones’ injury was confirmed by coach Brian Daboll. He suffered it on a Malcolm Koonce sack on the first play of the second quarter. Jones was only 4 of 9 … Continued

Jacob deGrom is now a World Series champion…in Texas

Josh Benjamin

In case you forgot, former Mets ace Jacob deGrom now plays for the Texas Rangers. Well, at least he was supposed to in 2023. The former NL Cy Young winner signed a five-year, $185 million deal with the now World Series champion Rangers. And known WFAN loudmouth Sal Licata will eat his words again. deGrom … Continued

Former Yankees hitting coach pushes Juan Soto trade

Josh Benjamin

Sean Casey isn’t the Yankees’ hitting coach anymore, but that hasn’t stopped him from weighing in on the team’s pursuit of Padres star Juan Soto. Not only does the Mayor want Soto in pinstripes, but he publicly called for a deal to happen on his “The Mayor’s Office” podcast. “You see Judge and Cole, the … Continued

What’s the scariest Mets lineup we can build?

Josh Benjamin

It’s a tale as old as time that the Mets are sometimes so, so bad that it’s frightening. Even more frightening is that this season, the crosstown rival Yankees missed the playoffs along with them! We’ve already talked today about how the Yankees missing the postseason is unprecedented, perhaps even scary. The Mets, meanwhile, are … Continued

Will Knicks ever solve their free throw problem?

Josh Benjamin

We need to talk about the Knicks and their free throw problem again, folks. New York officially opened the 2023-24 season at home against Boston on Monday and lost 108-104. It was frustrating, even for Opening Night, given how the Knicks trailed at halftime and came back to lead by as many as six late … Continued

Mets receive permission to interview Craig Counsell

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets have received permission to interview Craig Counsell for their manager opening, per SNY’s Andy Martino. https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1717189730364739955 Counsell has spent the last nine years managing the Milwaukee Brewers and owns a 707-625 record. We’ve plenty discussed his reasons for both staying with the Brewers or joining the Mets. New York could be … Continued

Yankees fans should prepare for Frankie Montas reunion

Josh Benjamin

You may not remember, but Frankie Montas was a Yankee last year. Him and his one relief appearance at season’s end following shoulder surgery. Needless to say, Montas has been the ire of #YankeesTwitter since coming over from Oakland via trade in 2022. The Yankees traded two popular pitching prospects for him—J.P. Sears and Ken … Continued

What if the Yankees had signed Bryce Harper in free agency?

Josh Benjamin

It wasn’t so long ago that here at ESNY, we talked about Bryce Harper possibly becoming a Yankee, both the upside and downside. Much to #YankeesTwitter’s chagrin, it didn’t happen. Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million megadeal with the Philadelphia Phillies. It took a few years to add some talent around him, but the Phils … Continued

Is Aaron Rodgers targeting a Christmas Eve return?

Josh Benjamin

The Jets are somehow 3-3 despite losing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a torn Achilles four snaps into his Gang Green career. However, Rodgers has jumped headfirst into his recovery and, according to WFAN’s Brandon Tierney, he could be back this season. Christmas Eve against the Washington Commanders in Week 16, to be exact. Tierney provided … Continued

Why aren’t Yankees fans mad about Nathan Eovaldi?

Josh Benjamin

With how much some Yankees fans complain about Jordan Montgomery succeeding with the Rangers in the ALCS, you’d think they’d save some love for Nathan Eovaldi too. The veteran righty started Game 2 of the ALCS for Texas and pitched six strong innings. He limited the Astros to three runs and struck out nine. In … Continued

How likely is a Yankees-Jordan Montgomery reunion?

Josh Benjamin

Jordan Montgomery has turned his surprising Yankees departure into a potentially bright future for himself. The big lefty, now with the Texas Rangers, shut down the defending champion Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS. Montgomery pitched 6.1 shutout innings in the Rangers’ 2-0 win over Houston. He is now 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA … Continued

Is this the peak for Jets and Giants football?

Josh Benjamin

Unlike most New Yorkers, and a good portion of the ESNY staff, I am not a Giants or Jets fan when it comes to football. No, my loyalties lie straight down I-95 with the Ravens by Baltimore’s inner harbor. My reasons are another story, but I digress. The real story is how for over a … Continued

FanDuel Promo Code for USC vs. Notre Dame: Bet $5, Get $200 Bonus

Bob Wankel

USC and Notre Dame renew their historic rivalry on Sunday, and our FanDuel promo code offer ensures new customers a guaranteed win after placing $5 on either team. Secure $200 in bonus bets after activating our FanDuel promo code offer for USC-Notre Dame. Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and bet $5 on tonight’s matchup to receive the … Continued

Setting season goals for the key New York Knicks players

Josh Benjamin

Basketball season is almost here and the New York Knicks are ready for their first consecutive playoff seasons in a decade. Sure enough, New York kicked off its preseason in style with a 114-107 win over the rival Celtics’ reserves. It doesn’t matter that the preseason is overall meaningless. The Knicks are serious this year. … Continued

Report: Joe Maddon interested in managing Mets

Josh Benjamin

New Mets president David Stearns needs to hire a manager and, if not Craig Counsell, an interesting candidate could be…veteran manager Joe Maddon? That’s what the rumors say, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The former Rays, Cubs, and Angels skipper is apparently keen on the Mets job. The Angels fired Maddon midway through the … Continued