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Who will be Mets manager in 2024? Buck Showalter or field?

Matt Musico

We’ve talked about how disappointing the Mets’ 2023 season has been on these here interweb pages quite a bit over the past few months. Before team owner Steve Cohen held a recent press conference, I wondered when he’d lose patience with this futility. Would it cost Mets manager Buck Showalter, general manager Billy Eppler, or … Continued

Saquon Barkley’s all-important Giants incentives are no layup

James Kratch

Saquon Barkley just quadrupled down on himself. And early indications suggest he faces steep odds to make this gamble pay off. The star running back will report to the Giants after folding and accepting what is basically his already-standing franchise tag tender, plus $900,000 in incentives as a sweetener. The rub for Barkley: If he … Continued

2 rich old guys had bloody fight in Hamptons, Page Six says

James Kratch

Is nothing sacred these days? From Page Six: There was “blood and broken glass” at Le Bilboquet in Sag Harbor when two well-heeled old geezers allegedly got into a brawl. Eyewitnesses tell Page Six that “two guys in their 60s got into a physical altercation and started punching each other” at the upscale eatery, which … Continued

NFL’s star RBs held Zoom call to kvetch about their salaries

James Kratch

Talk about preaching to the choir. From ESPN: Several star NFL running backs took part in a Zoom call Saturday to discuss the depressed market for players at their position. Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb confirmed Sunday he participated in the call and said Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey also were in … Continued

WATCH: Soccer fans choose MetLife Stadium for preseason brawl practice

James Kratch

https://twitter.com/MP24MP42/status/1683052074815172609 Me going see Bukayo dribble past players on the wing: What I got:#manunited v #arsenal at metlife stadium new york pre season friendly #fights #fight #soccer #football #twitter #metlife pic.twitter.com/XDPkE5n86A — Hooby (@Real_Hooby) July 23, 2023 Arsenal and Manchester United played a Premier League cash grab preseason friendly on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. Man … Continued

Yankees-Royals takeaways: Least-impressive series sweep ever?

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees knew extending a four-game losing streak against the last-place Royals was unacceptable. The Bronx Bombers answered with a resounding series sweep in which they outscored KC, 18-11. Even better, some of New York’s key players are finally swinging the bat well again. Anthony Rizzo finally hit his first home run since May, probably … Continued

WATCH: Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo slugs first home run since May 20

Josh Benjamin

Entering Sunday’s game, 401 players had hit home runs since Anthony Rizzo’s last one against the Reds on May 20. Rizzo finally broke the streak against Kansas City’s Jordan Lyles, launching a solo shot to right field. ANTHONY RIZZO DID IT pic.twitter.com/oDDEiliAv7 — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) July 23, 2023 Rizzo also had an RBI double … Continued

Kadarius Toney got hurt 5 minutes into Chiefs training camp

James Kratch

Poor Kadarius Toney. First he gets hacked and now this. Andy Reid said Kadarius Toney "tweaked" his knee returning a kick at start of practice. — Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) July 23, 2023 A less-than-ideal start to the former Giants wide receiver’s first full season with the Chiefs. Toney was a Super Bowl hero for Kansas … Continued

Mike Francesa is dragging Yankees on this fine summer Saturday

James Kratch

Step aside, Manningcast. Watching the Yankees with Mike Francesa’s Twitter page pulled up is the ultimate second-screen experience. The WFAN legend is hammering the Bombers for the umpteenth time this season as they struggle with the Royals on Saturday in the Bronx. Francesa’s missives (from most recent down): Yanks can’t put back to back hits together. … Continued

Joe Benigno rules out full-time WFAN comeback

James Kratch

Joe Benigno worked a full schedule for WFAN last week. But no one should get used to it. A Friday caller — Stan in Westport — told Benigno he hoped his afternoon drive fill-in pairing with producer Tommy Lugauer would get green-lighted as a permanent duo. But Benigno is not interested. “Honestly, and I’ve said … Continued

Yankees’ Jose Trevino out for season with wrist tear

Josh Benjamin

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino has a torn ligament in his wrist and is out for the season. He should recover in time for spring training In his place, the Yankees have called up catching prospect Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com added that the former All-Star and Gold Glover had … Continued

No one loves a No. 3 receiver like Giants GM Joe Schoen

James Kratch

The Giants have done it again. They have signed yet another veteran supporting cast wide receiver you have heard of. The latest pickup by general manager Joe Schoen: Former Bills slot man and amateur epidemiologist Cole Beasley. NFL Network first reported the signing. Beasley, 34, has ties to head coach Brian Daboll and Schoen from … Continued

Probable pitchers as Yankees limp home to face Royals

Matt Musico

Folks, the Yankees are reeling right now. They came out of the All-Star break with a 1-5 road trip, which included getting swept by the Angels. Now, they’re back home and hope to get on track vs. the Kansas City Royals. Here are the probable pitching matchups at the moment. Friday at 7:05 pm ET: … Continued

Mike Francesa tweaks ‘comical’ Yankees after Angels sweep

James Kratch

Mike Francesa is not letting up on the Yankees. “Bad pitchers continue to dominate the Yanks. Comical,” the WFAN legend tweeted Wednesday after the Angels swept the Bombers in Anaheim. He lated added: “Hard to watch (manager Aaron) Boone say the same things every night.” The Angels beat the Yankees, 7-3, to complete the three-game … Continued

This Yankees season has become Brian Cashman referendum

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees are once again riding the Brian Cashman Analytics Express in 2023, this time on a new four-year tour. We’re barely past the All-Star Break and the man’s tenure continues to resemble the MTA. Hit or miss. Unreliable. Generally frustrating. The parade of disappointing adjectives doesn’t end. In fairness, Aaron Judge missing almost two … Continued

Carlos Rodón’s kiss neatly sums up Yankees’ pathetic season

James Kratch

The whole thing was just too perfect. Carlos Rodon blows a kiss to Yankees fans chirping him pic.twitter.com/fcquCS9Cb0 — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 19, 2023 Here is Carlos Rodón, the Yankees’ big offseason acquisition. Who has only thrown 14 2/3 innings this year, of course, because he got hurt. And he has not been any … Continued