Manager Aaron Boone made it official yesterday: the New York Yankees will start righty Luis Gil in Game 1 of the American League Division Series versus Toronto. This after Gil was left off the Wild Card roster and missed the first four months of the season with shoulder trouble. His issues with walks, as we … Continued
It’s been quite the journey this 2025 season for New York Yankees rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler. Back on March 1, he started the Yankees’ spring training opener against the Astros, pitching 2.1 innings of one-run ball with three walks and strikeouts each. On Thursday night, he’ll take the mound at Yankee Stadium with the season … Continued
The storied rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox adds yet another dynamic chapter, as the two clubs face off in a decisive Game 3 of the American League Wild Card series. With the series knotted at one game apiece following razor thin Game 1 and Game 2 margins, it’s a winner-take-all showdown under the … Continued
Three years into his New York Yankees tenure, and only now is Carlos Rodon in a position to truly earn his pinstripes. Granted, that isn’t to say he hasn’t lived up to the six-year, $162 million contract he signed with the Bronx Bombers in 2023. Since posting an ugly 6.85 ERA in an injury-ravaged ’23, … Continued
The Yankees, with their backs against the wall, turn to starter Carlos Rodón to stave off elimination after loading the bases in the bottom of the ninth on Monday night, with no outs, yet failing to score. After a stellar regular season, Rodón looks to reverse his recent fortunes against a Boston lineup that has … Continued
The New York Yankees face their blood rival Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card round this year and, though Derek Jeter won’t like how we put this, the series isn’t simply about winning and advancing. Rather, this Yankees-Red sox best-of-three series is a test in baseball redemption. And not just because the Red … Continued
One of baseball’s most iconic rivalries takes center stage in the postseason as the Yankees prepare to host the Red Sox for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card series. The Yankees will send their ace, Max Fried, to the mound to set the tone at home. Fried will look to neutralize a potent … Continued
What a 2025 season for the New York Mets, right? What fanfare, what noise! Sign Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal on Winter Meetings Eve, outbidding the crosstown rival Yankees. Add Steve Cohen signing another former Yankee, All-Star closer-turned starter Clay Holmes. Everything was coming up roses in Flushing when the Mets sat … Continued
The NFL landscape shifts dramatically when a rookie quarterback gets his first start, and that’s exactly what’s happening Sunday afternoon when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Giants at MetLife Stadium. After benching veteran Russell Wilson following three consecutive losses, the Giants are turning to rookie Jaxson Dart to jumpstart an offense that’s been stuck … Continued
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Rookie quarterbacks are almost always placed in a tough spot for their debuts. Jaxson Dart finds himself in that very position on Sunday for his first Giants start at home against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Giants are a 6.5-point underdog at ESPN Bet and the prop market suggests low expectations for the Mississippi product. … Continued
The New York Mets signing Juan Soto for 15 years, $765 million signaled a new era in Queens. Soto overcoming his slow start to set a new career highs in home runs (43) and steals (36) only boosted it. But even as Soto is within reach of a 40-40, the Mets are on the wrong … Continued
Of all the Yankees’ trade deadline acquisitions, José Caballero making some of the most significant impact has been surprising. The 29-year-old utility man was acquired from the Rays for outfield prospect Everson Pereira and, despite batting a modest .239 with a 98 wRC+, leads MLB with 48 stolen bases. Caballero can also play the infield … Continued
New QB in New York: If wasn’t a matter of if, it was a matter of when. This was consensus going into the 2025 season, and while Russell Wilson played well in Dallas, two duds against the Chiefs and Commanders was enough for Brian Daboll to make a change. At Jerry World, Wilson went 30 … Continued
Two teams in unfamiliar territory square off in a high-stakes Sunday Night Football matchup, as both the Chiefs and Giants look to avoid a disastrous 0-3 start. Patrick Mahomes and the KC offense has sputtered out of the gate, putting up 10 points at home before a deep bomb against the Eagles got them to … Continued
The Bucs are riding high after a 2-0 start, showcasing an efficient, mistake-free brand of football led by underrated quarterback Baker Mayfield. Through two games, Mayfield has been surgical, tossing five touchdowns with zero interceptions and posting a 98.6 passer rating. He’s guided an offense that, while not explosive, has been clinical in crucial moments, … Continued
The dog days of summer saw a big boost for Atlantic City casinos. This week, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that the nine casinos recorded $311.9 million in revenue for August, the highest mark for the retail sector since August of 2012. It also marks the first time that monthly revenue surpassed … Continued
A significant disparity on the mound defines Thursday’s AL East showdown as the New York Yankees and their ace, Max Fried, who boasts a stellar 17-5 record and a 3.03 ERA, visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards. New York has won five of their last seven games, taking series from the Twins and Red Sox. … Continued
The playoffs are just around the corner and the New York Yankees, despite not having ace Gerrit Cole all season, have a pitching problem: Does Luis Gil or Cam Schlittler start a playoff game? In fairness, this is probably a moot point. The Yankees trail the first-place Toronto Blue Jays by four games in the … Continued
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An old NFC East rivalry gets a fresh look in Week 2 as the Cowboys host the Giants, with both teams looking to avoid a dreadful 0-2 start. Records being what they are, the narrative is starkly different for the two squads. Dallas is aiming to re-establish its home-field dominance after a narrow Week 1 … Continued
It doesn’t get any easier in Week 2 for the Jets, as Josh Allen leads the Buffalo Bills into MetLife Stadium. Both Allen and Justin Fields showed impressive Week 1 performances that highlighted their unique skill sets. Allen was masterful in a 41-40 victory, torching the Baltimore Ravens secondary for 394 yards and two touchdowns … Continued
The New York Yankees started their final series with the Red Sox on a high note Friday with a 4-1 win, and now they’ll face a known Beantown foe on Saturday afternoon. One day after Luis Gil gave the Yankees six innings of no-hit ball, Boston counters with their own phenom. That would be young … Continued
The New York Yankees, for some reason or another, cannot solve the blood rival Boston Red Sox this season. Worse yet, they haven’t won a game at Fenway Park this season. Now, with three games remaining over a brutal 12-game stretch that’s seen the Bronx Bombers go 5-4 thus far, everything is on the line. … Continued
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Back on May 10, had anyone told any Mets fans that Juan Soto, then batting .233 with only eight home runs and a .771 OPS, would have a 30-30 campaign, they would have been sent to Bellevue for observation. Even with a full turnaround, Soto had never swiped more than 12 bags in a season, … Continued
The New York Yankees did what they had to do against the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend, taking two of three and now sitting just two games out of first place in the AL East. Now comes a real test for the Bronx Bombers, as the pesky Detroit Tigers come to town for a … Continued
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A classic NFC East rivalry kicks off the 2025 season as the Washington Commanders host the New York Giants. This matchup features a compelling quarterback duel, with sophomore sensation Jayden Daniels starting his much-anticipated second season for Washington. Last season, Daniels showcased his dual-threat capabilities, throwing for 3,568 yards with a 25-9 TD-INT ratio and … Continued
An intriguing AFC showdown for Week 1 as the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Jets. This matchup pits two teams with defensive identities against one another, setting the stage for a physical, hard-fought contest where every yard will be earned. The quarterback battle presents a fascinating contrast. For … Continued
The Yankees would love to forget their last two series with the Blue Jays and in a series this important, they have no choice. New York last faced the Jays in July and lost two out of three in Toronto, and were also swept clean out of the Rogers Centre in a four-game set June … Continued
A day after yet another rough Devin Williams outing out of the bullpen, the New York Yankees can win their series with the Houston Astros when Carlos Rodon takes the mound at Daikin Park. Whether it was the bullpen or bad umpiring, the Yankees should be ready to move on from Wednesday’s 8-7 loss. Forget … Continued
The New York Yankees strolled into Daikin Park on Tuesday night and made it very clear: losing Juan Soto doesn’t mean the Bronx Bombers burn out in Houston anymore. Two Jazz Chisholm Jr. homers and a Trent Grisham grand slam into the Crawford Boxes later, New York won 7-1. Kicking off a set of 12 … Continued
The New York Yankees’ upcoming three-game series in Houston is the start of what could be their season-defining (or sinking) gauntlet. The next two weeks feature this visit with the Astros, followed by three each at home versus the rival Blue Jays and MLB-best Tigers before one final weekend at Fenway with the Red Sox. … Continued
The start of the NFL season is upon us, but it isn’t just sports bettors that can enjoy kickoff week. DraftKings is launching a special online casino promotion this week with its Daily Rocket Rewards Rollout. The promotion started on Monday and rewards can be amassed each week before the game resets and starts again … Continued
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The New York Mets hope to gain more ground in the division race when they continue their new youth movement and send rookie Jonah Tong to the mound for his MLB debut on Friday. The young righty, 22, has been so dominant to the point of video game-like across Double and Triple-A this season. He’s … Continued
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The New York Mets just have the Phillies’ number at Citi Field this year. Winning in extra innings on Tuesday gave the team the series and a chance for a sweep Wednesday. Additionally, this wouldn’t just be a series sweep, but a super-sweep of sorts. This evening marks Philadelphia’s last chance to win at Citi … Continued
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The New York Mets put the Philadelphia Phillies on notice with a 13-3 drubbing on Monday night. Philly’s pitching melted down, New York’s bats stood up, and the Mets now trail the Phillies by a mere five games in the division race. And on Tuesday, the Phillies seek to even the score in a lefty-on-lefty … Continued
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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
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Two months ago, the Yankees were swept by the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Cue a downward spiral that only really ended last week, and saw the Bronx Bombers sink to third place at their worst. Two months later, Boston visits the Bronx for four important games. Manager Alex Cora always rallies his men to … Continued
The Yankees needed to take at least one of two games from the Tampa Bay Rays this week, and can now go for the sweep on Wednesday. Tuesday saw the Bronx Bombers live up to their name and slug nine home runs in a 13-3 romp. Team captain and reigning MVP Aaron Judge kicked it … Continued