Mekhi Becton should be Jets’ right tackle
The Jets’ Mekhi Becton impressed at right tackle in Saturday’s preseason game and could end up with a larger role than expected.
Mekhi Becton should be Jets’ right tackle
Why we may see a lot of Aaron Rodgers in Jets debut
Wise or not, the Jets are going to play Aaron Rodgers in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Giants. And if Rodgers’ past comments are any indication, the future Hall of Famer might be on the field longer than you would think. From ESPN last summer, when Rodgers was still the Packers’ quarterback: Aaron Rodgers doesn’t … Continued
Francisco Lindor’s Mets season should end with a Silver Slugger Award
Despite selling at the trade deadline, the Mets have finally found a groove and are playing some consistently good baseball. After beating the Braves on Monday night, New York has won seven of its last nine games. As usual, shortstop Francisco Lindor has been in the middle of all the action. He contributed to an … Continued
Hal Steinbrenner most to blame for this Yankees disaster
Let us go back to March. Down in Tampa. A few weeks before this debacle of a Yankees season began. “I will say that you shouldn’t have to have a $300 million payroll to win a world championship,” Hal Steinbrenner told members of the Bombers’ press corps. We drag this quote back up five months … Continued
Ex-Mets infielder Wilmer Flores enjoying career year in San Francisco
Infielder Wilmer Flores last suited up for the Mets in 2018 before heading elsewhere in free agency. But, it doesn’t matter how long it’s been since he’s donned the Orange and Blue. He’ll always be a beloved figure within Mets history. And when he has success, it’s hard not to smile. That’s happening for the … Continued
Probable pitchers as Yankees hope losing streak ends vs. Nationals
Things aren’t good in the Bronx right now. The Yankees have lost eight straight games and own a 60-64 record. A return to the postseason feels like a pipe dream more than anything else. But at the very least, maybe manager Aaron Boone’s club can get back on track against the Washington Nationals at the … Continued
Yankees bringing Oswald Peraza, Everson Pereira to big leagues
The Yankees are finally letting the kids play. Per Jack Curry of the YES Network, outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Oswald Peraza will join the team in the Bronx for this week’s series with Washington. No corresponding roster moves have been announced. Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza are being recalled from AAA and will be … Continued
NFL insider says MetLife Stadium World Cup decision is imminent
Some local fútbol news from Peter King’s “Football Morning in America” column: The longtime reporter is hearing a decision on whether MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 World Cup final is coming soon. I think the flying-under-the-radar Story of the Month is the competition between NFL stadia in New Jersey, Los Angeles and Arlington, Texas … Continued
WFAN’s Tiki Barber apologizes for false Robert Saleh claim with BS explanation
It took about an hour. And it only happened after audio of a baby crying was played to mock his sick partner. But WFAN afternoon drive host Tiki Barber acknowledged his bogus report about Robert Saleh and the Jets during Monday’s program. Barber’s response: An apology that was only slightly more based in reality than … Continued
A depressing look at how Yankees, Mets postseason odds have evaporated
You know what they say, folks. Championships aren’t won in the offseason — they’re won on the field. Ahead of Opening Day in 2023, there were high expectations for both the Mets and Yankees. Heck, even Baseball Prospectus liked the idea of a Subway Series Fall Classic. That’s all come crashing down over the past … Continued
Mike Francesa and Barstool’s ‘Frank the Tank’ have broken bread
👀 @MikeFrancesa has entered the building! Him and Tank had a quick debate before he joined @PicksCentral pic.twitter.com/BVDBUTTziC — Viva La Stool (@VivaLaStool) August 21, 2023 This is a moment where you will remember where you were. Far more than Tom Brady’s second retirement. It is the New York sports talk equivalent of Richard Nixon … Continued
Knicks are still hoping Joel Embiid demands a 76ers trade
When it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers, most are focused on how unhappy James Harden is that he hasn’t been traded yet. But could what’s going on with The Beard lead to Joel Embiid also demanding a trade? Apparently, the Knicks are still hoping for that to happen. Not long after both New York and … Continued
Tiki Barber’s erroneous Robert Saleh report is WFAN’s canary in a coal mine
Tiki Barber did some real damage last Friday. To his reputation. And to WFAN. In case you missed it: Barber dropped a report during his afternoon drive shift: The Jets canceled their second joint practice with the Buccaneers because head coach Robert Saleh could not attend. The team did not want Saleh’s absence to become … Continued
Concrete evidence that the Yankees are dealing with a Joey Gallo curse
To put it plainly, things aren’t going well for the Yankees right now. They’re not only 60-64, but they’re firmly in last place in the AL East. After getting swept this weekend, the Red Sox are now six games ahead of them in the standings. Did outfielder Joey Gallo cast a spell over his former … Continued
Mets’ Steve Cohen goes to bat for Tommy Pham amid controversy
When the Mets signed Tommy Pham to a one-year, $6 million deal last offseason, it was met with mixed reviews. However, the outfielder quickly showed it was a good move and forced his way into regular playing time before getting traded at the deadline. Team owner Steve Cohen also felt it was necessary to clear … Continued
A last gasp attempt to spark the last-place Yankees
Being swept by the Red Sox and losing eight of nine to them this season is bad enough. Still believing the Yankees have a shot at a Wild Card berth is even worse. And yet, here we are. The Yankees next host their fellow cellar-dwellers, the Nationals. One would hope the alleged “Bronx Bombers” find … Continued
Mike Francesa skewers ’trainwreck’ Yankees in classic rant
Mike Francesa just took us — and the horrible, head-shaking Yankees — to church. “We’re talking about the Yankees,” the WFAN legend roared on his BetRivers podcast after Sunday’s wild 6-5 loss to the Red Sox, extending the Bombers’ losing streak to eight games. “We don’t talk about moral victories. We don’t talk about they fought … Continued
Believe it or not, Mets still have a (very unlikely) path to postseason
When the Mets went on their substantial and very expensive trade-deadline sell-off to beef up their farm system, the focus began shifting toward 2024. There would be no return to postseason play after winning 101 games and reaching October in 2022. As if we needed more confirmation, the six-game losing streak New York went on … Continued
Probable pitchers as Mets are forced to face Braves in Atlanta
From August 11-13, the Mets hosted the Braves for a four-game series at Citi Field. Atlanta completely torched New York for the first three before manager Buck Showalter’s club salvaged the finale. But since then, the Mets have gotten on a nice little roll, winning six of their last eight contests. That will be put … Continued
Jets’ Aaron Rodgers to play preseason game; will Mike Francesa move to drug test Robert Saleh?
The Jets are going to let Aaron Rodgers play in next weekend’s preseason finale against the Giants, according to The Post. Accordingly, let us point you to Mike Francesa’s prior thoughts about this situation. “If you see Aaron Rodgers in a preseason game, somebody should drug test the coach,” the WFAN legend joked on his … Continued
Baker Mayfield just got hit with some unexpected Daniel Jones karma
Baker Mayfield couldn’t believe the Giants drafted Daniel Jones in 2019. Now it’s 2023, and things are just a little different…
Jets vs. Buccaneers takeaways: Zach Wilson’s comfort level continues to soar
Zach Wilson had another promising performance in Saturday night’s Jets-Buccaneers preseason matchup.
Not even beer-drinking nuns can save Yankees amid losing streak
Vibes around the 2023 Yankees haven’t been immaculate for a while. Things seemed to start going sour when Aaron Judge hurt his toe crashing into the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium in June. But, it’s fair to say that what’s going on right now is rock bottom for the Bombers. New York lost its second … Continued
Giants vs. Panthers takeaways: Big Blue’s starting offense shines
Some takeaways from Friday’s Giants-Panthers preseason matchup, which saw Big Blue’s starters finally take the field.
Yankees firing Aaron Boone is ‘foregone conclusion?’
Aaron Boone is likely playing out the string along with his brutal team. Nestled deep in NJ.com columnist Bob Klapisch’s latest Yankees autopsy: A declaration Boone’s firing is “a foregone conclusion.” The passage of note: Here’s where the discussion gets interesting, because it’s a foregone conclusion Boone will be fired after the season ends. Last … Continued
It’s ball game over for these miserable Yankees
The sweep in Atlanta says it all: The 2023 New York Yankees season is over. Forget that FanGraphs puts their odds to make the playoffs at a whopping 2.5%. Ignore manager Aaron Boone’s ongoing nonsense about how this team can still go on an “unlikely run,” and then ignore Aaron Judge basically repeating it. Last … Continued
4 Jets fixes before offensive line woes derail dream season
The Jets need to fix their offensive tackle situation, and they may have a few ways to do it.
Big 12 mercifully saved UConn from itself
That whole UConn-to-the-Big 12 thing is dead. Thank God. From ESPN: The Big 12 will not add Gonzaga and UConn, two basketball powerhouses, after initial conversations about the potential moves, commissioner Brett Yormark said Wednesday. Yormark joined John Ourand and Andrew Marchand on the “Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast” to discuss the conference’s evolution … Continued
Mike Francesa hammers Yankees after Braves sweep
Mike Francesa, from our vantage point, remains New York’s sports talk voice for two reasons. One, his former employer has decided it wants to be a chuckle hut. And two, he tells the blunt truth with gravitas. Case in point: Francesa’s tweet after the shambolic Yankees were swept by the Braves to fall below .500. … Continued
Rob Gronkowski is having fun floating Giants fantasy
To be clear: Rob Gronkowski is retired. Gronkowski is not going to come out of retirement for a second time. And Gronkowski is not going to join the Giants. We think. “I love to pretend I can still play,” the future Hall of Fame tight end told FanDuel TV’s Kay Adams. So which coach would … Continued
We have a new epic Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo rant to enjoy
Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is not amused with Lionel Richie. This is a sentence I never thought I’d type: Here’s @MadDogUnleashed on “First Take” destroying Lionel Richie for canceling a concert over the weekend with a solid “Hello” reference from Stephen A. pic.twitter.com/LPEsl5t9U1 — Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) August 16, 2023 Just great stuff. It’s not … Continued
This risky Giants personnel move could pay off in big way
The Giants could be trotting out two rookies at cornerback this year — just how good (and bad) could this move be?
Why was anyone ever concerned about Jets being on ‘Hard Knocks?’
We are two episodes into the Jets’ “Hard Knocks” adventure. This is the scorecard so far: A lot of Aaron Rodgers. A magician. Will McDonald got his nose pierced. The Nathaniel Hackett Image Revitalization Tour. Leslie Nielsen. Copious f-bombs. Rookies singing. Some player vignettes. Two Robert Saleh speeches — one motivational, one peeling the paint … Continued
Do Yankees have path to offload Giancarlo Stanton in trade?
The Yankees are at .500 in August and just got one-hit by the MLB-best Braves. Last place in the AL East feels more like the new normal every day and the final AL wild card is drifting farther out of sight. That means it’s offseason mode in August, and we’re getting started with a big … Continued
Mike Francesa made a great WFAN point without talking about WFAN
Mike Francesa does not talk about WFAN directly. But he does occasionally talk about his former station indirectly. The Aug. 9 edition of his BetRivers podcast was one of those instances. And Francesa made a point — intentionally or not — that sums up where his former employer stands as it begins its new era. … Continued
Yankees’ credibility crisis will do more damage than missing postseason
The Yankees got smacked around by the Braves on Monday night. They are now 60-59 — one game over .500, three games back in the loss column for last place in the AL East and five games back in the loss column for the final AL wild card. It is not what you want. But … Continued
If Netflix can’t get Daniel Jones on ‘Quarterback,’ who will it get?
The Giants’ Daniel Jones has declined an invitation to be a subject on Netflix’s “Quarterback.”
Jets sign Dalvin Cook for no good reason
The Jets are signing running back Dalvin Cook to a one-year deal worth up to $8.6 million, per reports.
Derek Jeter to participate in Yankees Old Timers’ Day
Old Timers’ Day is always a fun annual Yankees tradition regardless of how the team is performing and this year’s should be particularly exciting. The Yankees have announced that Hall of Fame shortstop and former team captain Derek Jeter will attend this year. This year’s Old Timers’ Day, slated for Sept. 9, is the 75th … Continued
Disgruntled Yankees fan trying to launch ‘Fire Brian Cashman Night’ in late September
Brian Cashman’s parade of failure continues with this lost 2023 season and one Yankees fan has had enough. Angry Bombers fan @JonFromMaspeth has declared the Friday, Sept. 22 home game against Arizona as “Fire Cashman Night.” Save the date! FIRE CASHMAN NIGHT Friday September 22 vs. Arizona 7pm Sections 202 – 204 Make your voice … Continued
Yankees, Marlins remain unchanged, 20 years after World Series clash
The 2023 Yankees season has been so aggressively mediocre that fans missed a key detail in a weekend series against the Marlins: It’s been 20 years since Miami turned a miraculous Wild Card run into their second World Series title. Looking back, of course the young, upstart, not-supposed-to-even-be-here Marlins slew the mighty Yankees. They won … Continued
Mike Francesa says it will take Mets ‘miracle’ to contend in 2024
Mike Francesa does not have time for the palace intrigue surrounding this disastrous Mets season. The WFAN legend believes the focus should be on how the bad days may keep rolling on well into next year. “With where it is right now, how are you going to build this into a team that can be … Continued
Mets fans can now drink sorrows away with Joe Benigno’s beer
Joe Benigno and Hackensack Brewing will release their new “Oh The Pain” beer starting Sept. 1.
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Jets-Panthers preseason game preview: 4 things to watch for
The Jets continue the preseason against the Panthers — let’s take a look at four reasons to tune in to the exhibition game.
Giants-Lions takeaways: Young DBs impress in preseason opener
The Giants opened up the preseason against the Lions Friday night — let’s discuss some takeaways from the matchup.
WATCH: Yankees’ Aaron Judge clobbers 464-foot home run
The Yankees have taken their talents to South Beach this weekend to face the Marlins. Apparently, some Florida sunshine has woken the bats up. First, it was shortstop Anthony Volpe with a three-run homer to get the party started. Next, it was Aaron Judge, who clobbered his longest home run of the season. This bad … Continued
Yankees LHP Nestor Cortes back on IL with rotator cuff strain
The Yankees’ hopes for a sprint into the playoffs took a big hit Friday when lefty starter Nestor Cortes went back on the injured list. A team announcement stated that Cortes re-strained his left rotator cuff that caused him to miss two months in the first place. Rookie Jhony Brito will likely take his spot … Continued