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New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies: Mets seek the sweep

NY Mets at Atlanta Braves: Nolan McLean’s next test

Josh Benjamin

New York Mets pitching prospect Nolan McLean didn’t have a perfect MLB debut last weekend, but still held his own over the Mariners on August 16. In 5.1 innings, the 24-year-old held Seattle scoreless on two hits, walking four and striking out eight. And on Friday night, McLean gets another big test as his Mets … Continued

New Jersey Online Casinos Set Monthly Revenue Record In July

Drew Ellis

Online casino gaming in New Jersey has never been stronger. The NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement reported on Friday that the state set a monthly revenue record in July with $247.3 million. That bested the previous record of $246.8 million, which was set in May. This marks the fourth consecutive month that New Jersey has … Continued

Seattle Mariners at NY Mets: Sean Manaea faces old foe

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets continue their tough stretch of schedule with a team that, historically, often trips at the finish line at the worst time. That would be the Seattle Mariners who, despite having lost their last two, have played well this month. An eight-game winning streak preceded those two losses, and the M’s are … Continued

Top New Jersey Online Casino Bonuses For New York Commuters

Drew Ellis

New York isn’t a state that offers legalized online casino gambling. But, that doesn’t mean that New Yorkers can’t take advantage of casino bonuses that still exist. Just miles away is the state of New Jersey, which has plenty of iGaming offers. So, if making a trip across the state border, here’s what you need … Continued

Yankees look awful, but the Mets aren’t much better

Josh Benjamin

For all the talk we’ve had about the New York Yankees being down bad since getting swept by Boston in mid-June, there’s been little talk about the crosstown rival New York Mets. Just how are the boys in orange and blue faring in Juan Soto’s first season with them? Answer: Not much better than the … Continued

When Is The Soonest New York Online Casinos Could Launch?

Drew Ellis

In the state with the largest online sports betting market, many New Yorkers have to wonder when online casino gaming will come to the Empire State. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is unknown. But, we do know that it won’t be in 2025. The good news is there have been discussions in the state … Continued

Houston Astros at NY Yankees: The blood rivalry is back

Josh Benjamin

Trading for Juan Soto ahead of the 2024 season came with an unexpected perk for the New York Yankees: suddenly owning the hated rival Houston Astros. On the back of Soto hitting .529 across the series, the Bronx Bombers opened the season with a four-game sweep in Houston. A month later, New York took two … Continued

Is Aaron Boone nearing the end of the line?

Josh Benjamin

Regardless of what loudmouths on social media, WFAN, wherever say about Yankees manager Aaron Boone, it’s hard to deny a basic truth: The guy is a pretty good manager. No, don’t grab the pitchforks and storm my desk. Think about it. Aaron Boone made the move from the ESPN booth to managing a baseball team … Continued

Have NY Mets and NY Yankees reversed roles?

Josh Benjamin

It’s August 4 and, per usual, fans of both the New York Yankees and New York Mets are stressed out for different reasons. What’s strange is that, for the first time since probably the 2000 Subway Series? The roles have reversed. The Mets are a half-game behind their blood rival Philadelphia Phillies in the NL … Continued

Mets acquire CF Cedric Mullins from Baltimore

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets are acquiring center fielder Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles. Per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, Baltimore will receive three prospects: Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez, and Chandler Marsh. All three are high-strikeout relief pitchers. Mullins immediately adds some stability to center field and is an upgrade over both the aging Starling Marte and … Continued

Yankees acquire RP Jake Bird from Colorado Rockies

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees made their bullpen better when they landed David Bednar from the Pirates, and now they hope it will take flight now that Jake Bird has been acquired from the Colorado Rockies. Jack Curry of the YES Network reported the Yankees would send two prospects to the Rockies: infielder Roc Riggio and … Continued

Yankees acquire RP David Bednar from Pittsburgh

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees added some much-needed bullpen help when they finally traded for some pitching hours before the trade deadline. Per Jeff Passan, the Bronx Bombers have acquired Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar for a trio of prospects. The Pirates will receive No. 8 prospect Rafael Flores, No. 14 prospect Edgleen Perez, and outfielder … Continued

Mets boost bullpen, acquire RPs Ryan Helsley & Tyler Rogers

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets made their first significant moves of the trade deadline, bolstering their relief pitching with a pair of veteran relievers. First, in a controversial deal, the Mets dealt reliever Jose Butto and two popular prospects to the Giants for submariner Tyler Rogers. Those two prospects just happened to be exciting outfielder Drew … Continued

Yankees acquire OF Austin Slater from White Sox

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox for minor league pitcher Gage Ziehl, per YES Network’s Jack Curry. Slater is the second right-handed bat the Yankees have acquired since star outfielder and team captain Aaron Judge hit the injured list with an elbow strain. Over the weekend, New … Continued

Yankees acquire INF Amed Rosario from Washington

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees made another trade late Saturday when they acquired utility infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals. Per Jack Curry of the YES Network, New York will send righty reliever Clayton Beeter and 18-year-old outfield prospect Browm Martinez to DC. Rosario, 29, has hit .270 with a 105 wRC+ in 47 games … Continued

Yankees acquire 3B Ryan McMahon from Rockies

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees finally have a third baseman, with Ryan McMahon coming to the Bronx from the Colorado Rockies. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand was first with the news. The Rockies, per ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, will receive minor league pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, the Yankees’ No. 8 and 21 prospects. McMahon, 30, has spent … Continued

NY Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Yanks seek reset

Josh Benjamin

A road trip in Toronto ended in a literal comedy of errors for the New York Yankees. The Bronx Bombers still trade the first-place Blue Jays by 4.5 games in the AL East, and desperately need some strong showings ahead of the trade deadline. Their opponent this weekend, the Bryce Harper-led Philadelphia Phillies, are in … Continued

What is DJ LeMahieu’s final Yankees legacy?

Josh Benjamin

In case some of you forgot, I used to be a BIG DJ LeMahieu advocate. When the Yankees insisted on starting Troy Tulowitzki at shortstop to start 2019, I implored them to use the former batting champion as more than a backup infielder. Some injuries to other players and a Tulowitzki release later, LeMahieu was … Continued

NY Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: RHP Cam Schlittler debuts

Josh Benjamin

Cam Schlittler is making his MLB debut under some solid circumstances. The Bronx Bombers are still 3.5 games behind the red-hot Blue Jays thanks to a recent cold stretch, but Monday gave some hope for the rest of the season. The Yankees dominated the Mariners 10-3 thanks to home runs from Giancarlo Stanton, Austin Wells, … Continued

No one should be surprised by Juan Soto’s All-Star snub

Josh Benjamin

The MLB All-Star teams have been announced for both leagues. Not surprisingly, New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto didn’t make the cut. Instead, the Mets will send first baseman Pete Alonso, shortstop Francisco Lindor, and closer Edwin Diaz to Atlanta. Additionally, Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still very, very dead. Let’s be honest, folks. Juan Soto … Continued

NY Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays: Bombers seek bounce-back

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees had a 3-1 lead going into the bottom of the sixth inning on Monday, and Mark Leiter Jr. might as well have been Murphy’s Law. Granted, starter Carlos Rodon started the inning and was yanked immediately after Davis Schneider’s double, and then Leiter got the ball. From then on, the wheels … Continued

NY Mets vs Atlanta Braves: Frankie Montas makes Mets debut

Josh Benjamin

Months of shoulder rehab and recovery later, Frankie Montas makes his New York Mets debut on Tuesday. New York signed the veteran righty to a one-year, $17 million option in the offseason, only for Montas to get injured early and not even appear in spring training. He now takes the mound after rehabbing his strained … Continued