The Yankees are entering the final leg of their 10-game road trip. After three in Tampa Bay and another four in Detroit, they head to Houston for a three-game set vs. the Astros. Here are the probable pitching matchups at the moment. Friday at 8:10 pm ET: Carlos Rodon vs. Justin Verlander Carlos Rodon will … Continued
The cliff notes of the biggest story in New York football at the moment: Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Giants linebacker Jihad Ward mixed it up during the preseason game between the locals, as captured by “Hard Knocks.” Big Blue folks got upset about the disrespect one of the greatest players in league history showed … Continued
PORTA POTTY WAR pic.twitter.com/LcjRrDaPXv — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 31, 2023 If there was ever a moment to put audio of an old Jim Ross call over video of a fight, it is this one. We even know the exact call: She’s striking anything that by-God moves! Blue Romper has parted the Red Sea! The … Continued
Brand new ballgame 👏 pic.twitter.com/NRpYFwORri — New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 31, 2023 The New York Yankees were down to their last out before rookie shortstop sensation Anthony Volpe saved the day. Facing Tigers closer Alex Lange, Volpe turned a hanging sinker into a game-tying three-run home run. Volpe’s blast tied the game 3-3 and … Continued
The Cincinnati Reds have claimed center fielder Harrison Bader after the Yankees waived him earlier this week. ESPN’s Jeff Passan had the news first. The Cincinnati Reds claimed outfielder Harrison Bader on waivers from the New York Yankees, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 31, 2023 Bader, a Bronxville native, was acquired from … Continued
The trade rumors surrounding Mets first baseman Pete Alonso right now are pretty ridiculous. Is he part of this imaginary “toxic” clubhouse culture in Queens? Is it all but a formality that he’s getting traded this winter? Or, could there be an agreement on a long-term extension? I’m already tired of it all, and the … Continued
Nothing about the 2023 season has been ideal for the Mets. Any hope of watching New York turn things around ended with the front office’s substantial trade-deadline sell-off. But, trading away so many players gives others an unexpected opportunity to show what they’re capable of. That’s exactly what DJ Stewart has done. The 29-year-old was … Continued
He nevah said dat! WFAN circled the wagons Wednesday after basically the entire Mets organization trashed midday host Sal Licata for alleging Pete Alonso is toxic in the Amazins’ clubhouse. Afternoon drive voice Shaun Morash led the way. The pertinent parts of his comments: There is not a soul on this radio station that said … Continued
Aaron Rodgers being the Jets’ starting quarterback has been a dream come true so far for the organization. Sure, no regular-season games have been played yet. But still, his mere presence has changed just about everything for Gang Green. Could it end up being a messy divorce, though? According to Peter Bukowski of Locked On … Continued
The moment Yankees fans have been waiting years for is finally upon us. Top prospect Jasson Dominguez is expected to make his big-league debut when rosters expand on Friday. This is a huge turn of events considering the 20-year-old was just promoted to Triple-A not too long ago. It’s not like he doesn’t look ready … Continued
For about five months, the 2022 season was a dream for Mets fans. It came crashing down very fast in September and October. Despite all New York’s offseason spending last winter, it didn’t lead to 2023 success before Billy Eppler traded away several players at the deadline. I know looking back to last season doesn’t … Continued
Mets fans have been waiting pretty much all year to see top prospect Ronny Mauricio get called up to the big leagues. We’ve also had to endure way too many false alarms along the way. But it’s finally happening, folks (we think). Joel Sherman of the New York Post says below that our wait is over: The … Continued
The Yankees will call up prospects Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells as early as Sept. 1. Longtime insider Hector Gomez reported Dominguez’s promotion, while The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner reported Wells’. https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1696993810650103850?s=46&t=cR6JZlfi6XilXi8MZxWYIA Bryan Hoch of MLB.com later confirmed that Dominguez would indeed debut in Houston on Friday. Dominguez, 20, is a switch-hitting outfielder who has hit … Continued
As the Yankees turn … From NJ.com columnist Bob Klapisch: I heard weeks ago [Aaron Boone] would be in trouble if the Yankees were to finish in last place. That door, I’m told, is still “wide open.” Klapisch previously reported Boone’s sacking was a “foregone conclusion” as the Bombers slide toward their first losing season … Continued
The 2022-23 NBA regular season didn’t go how Ben Simmons was hoping it would. But, he’s been putting in work to make the upcoming year a better one with the Nets despite trade rumors continuing to swirl around him. If he had a say in it all, though, he has a preferred destination: returning to … Continued
Three bold predictions for the New York Giants ahead of their Sept. 10 regular-season opener vs. the Cowboys.
Playing a full season of professional baseball is no joke. It’s a six-month marathon that can feel like a slog. To break out of a funk, sometimes all a player needs is one specific spark to get them going again. Did the New York Post report from earlier this month about Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio … Continued
The Mets are not amused with Sal Licata. The WFAN midday host alleged the Amazins “have a toxic clubhouse” a few weeks back, and that “Pete Alonso is part of that.” That claim did not go over well in the clubhouse, according to Fox Sports. “That’s ridiculous,” Mets bench coach Eric Chavez said. “Whoever said … Continued
Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso needs to spend all (or, at least virtually all) of his career with the Mets. However, reports and rumors over the past few weeks have stated the chances of that happening are low. But amid the trade buzz circulating around Alonso’s name, it sounds like his camp and New York … Continued
Everson Pereira has been a Yankee for exactly one week and what I’ll say next will shock you: He’s exactly where he needs to be in his development. Yes, you read that correctly. Everson Pereira, who has hit .107 with a .3336 OPS with 11 strikeouts and just one walk in seven games, is just … Continued
Mets owner Steve Cohen said it when he first took control of the team in November 2020. He planned on honoring franchise history more than the previous regime. Cohen has stayed true to this promise multiple times. That will continue in 2024, as New York recently announced the jersey retirements for both Doc Gooden and … Continued
The DraftKings Kentucky promo has been off to a fast start during the first days of the pre-registration period. The state’s sports fans have been buzzing over the Sept. 28 launch of sports betting, and the brand power behind the DraftKings name has made it a go-to selection for those looking to take advantage of … Continued
The Hard Knocks mics caught the on-field spat between Aaron Rodgers and Jihad Ward this past Saturday night.
With the Yankees still under .500 as the calendar creeps closer to September, the team’s focus has shifted more toward 2024. We’ve seen that with the recent promotions of Oswald Peraza and Everson Pereira. We’ve also seen it with the release of Josh Donaldson and putting Harrison Bader on waivers. What could be next? It … Continued
The Yankees have placed center fielder Harrison Bader on waivers, according to Newsday’s Erik Boland. Hearing from multiple sources the Yankees have put CF Harrison Bader on waivers. Will be interesting to see if a contending team in need of outfield help will put in a claim. — Erik Boland (@eboland11) August 29, 2023 Bader … Continued
Ben Simmons is back. And this time, it is for real. Honestly. The Nets’ point guard/lightning rod/fashion icon tells ESPN Andscape he is healthy and ready to roll. “I’m excited because I know I can do it,” Simmons said during an interview in Miami, where he is training. “Regardless of what people say, I’m a … Continued
Since executing their unique and expensive trade-deadline sell-off, the Mets’ focus has been beyond the 2023 season for a few weeks. If you’re in that same boat and want to get a glimpse of the organization’s top prospects, one specific minor-league level is better than the rest. That would be Double-A Binghamton. News dropped on … Continued
Former All-Star Bret Boone was on the “Sports Talk Chicago” podcast. And he had some interesting things to say about the Yankees. And his little brother who manages the team. Boone pointed out the obvious issues manager Aaron Boone and the Bombers have dealt with during this miserable season — pitching injuries, Giancarlo Stanton being … Continued
As Van Wilder’s father once said, you sometimes have to realize a poor investment and cut your losses. (Write that down.) That appears to be what the Yankees are doing with starting pitcher Frankie Montas. It won’t make the sting of last summer’s trade for the former Oakland A’s hurler go away, though. Shortly after … Continued
The Yankees announced they have released third baseman Josh Donaldson. Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees released INF Josh Donaldson from the roster. — Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) August 29, 2023 Thus ends a forgettable Bronx tenure for the former MVP. The Yankees acquired Donaldson from the Twins ahead of the 2022 season for Gary … Continued
As September approaches, the Yankees are taking an unfamiliar approach for the remainder of the 2023 regular season. They’re trying things out and giving young players some time on the field, all with the aim of preparing for 2024. That includes giving reliever Michael King an opportunity in the rotation. In an ideal world, he’d … Continued
Expectations for the 2023 season were already high for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets as training camp started. They only increased once they reeled in running back Dalvin Cook for their backfield. Now as Cook prepares for his first season away from the Minnesota Vikings, he’s expecting big things in New York. Steve Serby of … Continued
It is hard to get all that worked up about Aaron Boone. I thought the Yankees should have fired him (and general manager Brian Cashman) after last year’s ALCS embarrassment. The team was clearly going nowhere under their leadership. And this miserable season has proven that assessment right. So if Boone gets sacked in a … Continued
My goodness, how quickly things can change in just one calendar year. At this point in the 2022 season, the Mets looked primed to win the National League East and march into the playoffs. Fast-forward to the present day, and it’s anything but that. New York welcomed the Texas Rangers to Citi Field for a … Continued
The Mets began a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on Monday. Since the beginning of December, this date was supposed to be Jacob deGrom’s return to Citi Field. But he’s not traveling with the team as he’s recovering from Tommy John surgery. Instead, it was Max Scherzer’s return. Despite being with New York for … Continued
Aaron Boone no longer appears to be a goner. The Yankees manager still has the confidence of general manager Brian Cashman, according to SNY. Which almost assuredly means he will be retained by the Bombers after this disastrous season ends, the logic goes. Because the only way Boone would be fired is if owner Hal … Continued
Yankees fans who want manager Aaron Boone fired may need to put their trust in owner Hal Steinbrenner. Per SNY’s Andy Martino, general manager Brian Cashman will only fire his manager if his owner orders it. Martino was quick to note that not once has Steinbrenner been involved in managerial changes. Every staff decision has … Continued
Reports and rumors have been circulating around first baseman Pete Alonso for a few weeks now. That hasn’t stopped the Mets from using the right-handed slugger to sell tickets to remaining 2023 home games at Citi Field, though. We hadn’t heard one peep about Alonso’s long-term future until a few days before the trade deadline. … Continued
Mike Francesa called the Yankees a “clown show” on Sunday. The WFAN legend expanded on his thought Monday during his latest BetRivers podcast. “They are a terrible baseball team,” Francesa said. “Their whole plan is flawed dramatically. And it’s such a bad lineup, it defies description. They are completely inept. It is completely nothing short … Continued
It has been a big few days for televised sports debate programming. Shannon Sharpe has joined ESPN’s “First Take” and will chop it up with Stephen A. Smith a few days a week. And Skip Bayless has assembled a committee of Michael Irvin, Keyshawn Johnson and Richard Sherman to serve as his new foils on … Continued
Do you think the good people of Wisconsin are still feeling a little sensitive about quarterback Aaron Rodgers now playing for the Jets? It certainly seems like they are. That’s what happens when your long-time starting signal-caller — who you thought would retire as a member of the Green Bay Packers — decides to end … Continued
The latest sign of the apocalypse, via The Record: For riders who weather the irritation of routine delays and cancellations, it may come as a striking irony that NJ Transit has received the “most outstanding public transportation agency” award for its achievements from 2020 through 2022. (…) The award is based on both quantitative metrics … Continued
Something is clearly going on with Pete Alonso and the Mets. And Mike Francesa does not like it. The WFAN legend defended the slugger Monday on his latest BetRivers podcast, sounding off after the latest in a parade of reports indicating the Amazins want to trade Alonso. “There is a little bit of a campaign … Continued
Before the Giants slapped the franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley — which led to a months-long contract drama — he said he wanted to be a Giant for life. But after getting a firsthand look at the business side of football, it’d be understandable if those feelings have changed. Paul Schwartz of the New … Continued
There was a brouhaha outside Gracie Mansion on Sunday with anti-migrant and pro-migrant protesters clashing. You can get the full rundown of the situation from The Post. But we are going to focus on one particular nugget: Guardian Angels founder, longtime local radio host, self-proclaimed stickball commissioner and former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa hit an … Continued
When a team is having a good year, it’s easy for the social media people and scoreboard operators to create solid content. It’s a lot harder when the team fails to live up to expectations like the 2023 Mets have. A prime example happened in Queens with a Daniel Vogelbach stat on Women’s Day at … Continued
With the Yankees’ 2023 postseason hopes all but dashed, it’s time to focus on next year. We’re getting a glimpse of a couple of top prospects in the majors right now. However, it’s also worth noting that outfielder Jasson Dominguez is absolutely torching his competition right now. When New York promoted Oswald Peraza and Everson … Continued
The Yankees’ slow march toward playoff elimination continued with another series loss, this time to the AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. However, unlike other series losses, this one has something of a moral victory for the Bronx Bombers. In the eighth inning, Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was hit by an Albert … Continued