After dropping the opening series of their homestand vs. Los Angeles, the Mets are now getting ready to welcome more old friends to Citi Field this week. That will come in the form of facing the Texas Rangers. Here are the probable pitching matchups at the moment. Monday at 7:10 p.m. ET: Tylor Megill vs. … Continued
In the midst of a 10-game road trip, the Yankees have arrived in the Motor City after an eventful three-game weekend set vs. the Rays. Their stay in Detroit to face the Tigers will last four games before heading to Houston. Here are the probable pitching matchups at the moment. Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET: … Continued
Since debuting in 2019, all Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has done is hit home runs and collect RBI at a prodigious rate. New York has never seen a homegrown player display this kind of power, so you’d imagine they’d want to keep him around for the long haul, right? Not so much, says USA Today‘s … Continued
Mike Francesa has had enough of the Yankees. “Everson Pereira elevated to cleanup in today’s lineup,” the WFAN legend tweeted out Sunday. “Makes sense. He is 2-19 with seven K’s since coming up. Thankfully this clown show ends in a month.” Hear, hear. Believe it or not, the Bombers led the Rays as of this … Continued
Rather than discuss the Yankees losing yet another series, let’s discuss the actual story of the series. That would be the Bronx Bombers/Brian Cashman letting the kids play and calling up prospects Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza. Their roles were clear from the start. Pereira would be the everyday left fielder and Peraza, who’s had … Continued
Just when you thought the failed Josh Donaldson experiment with the Yankees was over, there might be one final act left. And no, we’re not kidding. In the middle of July, New York put Donaldson back on the injured list with a calf strain. Initial reports said the injury was somewhere between a Grade-2 and … Continued
It was a good 4,000-year run. We are witnessing the demise of sport, according to The Post’s Phil Mushnick. And Giancarlo Stanton is partly to blame. As a local example, it’s inspired by the enablers of Giancarlo Stanton. With the ill-advised $218 million Yankees purchase, Stanton now is batting .204 and often appears to not … Continued
With the way players move from team to team in today’s MLB, there’s a high probability of someone facing one of their former teams on any given night. The Mets will get a really good taste of that over the next week and a half. New York is beginning a nine-game homestand at Citi Field … Continued
Everyone loves to trash Twitter/X these days — because it is cool to performatively hate Elon Musk — but how can you not love a platform that brings the above joy to your life? What a glorious six minutes and 11 seconds. The random appearance by the Australian flag. The capacity crowd. Donny Rotten’s entrance, … Continued
Do the Giants have an elite quarterback in Daniel Jones? The answer to that question depends on who you ask. We know many are skeptical of Danny Dimes and Big Blue’s offense ahead of the 2023 season. But are supporters starting to emerge? There was one recent report of an anonymous NFC executive saying he’d … Continued
If posted this winter, NPB ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is going to be a hot commodity among MLB teams. The Mets have already been connected to the Japanese hurler. They’re far from the only ones keeping an eye on the 25-year-old right-hander, though. You can add the Yankees to that list, as well as more than … Continued
Despite losing two of three in Atlanta to the Braves, the Mets just wrapped up a winning road trip. They now get to hang out at Citi Field for the next nine games while facing various AL West opponents. The first team New York will be hosting is the Los Angeles Angels. Here are what … Continued
After finally snapping their losing streak in epic fashion (thanks to Aaron Judge), the Yankees head south to face the Rays. Through 10 games so far in 2023, New York is 4-6 against Tampa Bay. Here are the probable pitching matchups for this weekend’s series. Friday at 6:40 p.m. ET: Gerrit Cole vs. Zach Eflin … Continued
Yankees rookie outfielder Everson Pereira finally broke through for his first career MLB hit. Facing reliever Jordan Weems, Pereira laced a double down the left field line. Pereira is now 1 for 12 in his MLB career. First hit in the majors for Pereira 👊 Congratulations Everson! pic.twitter.com/xQsDewP9GU — New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 24, … Continued
Among all the trades Mets general manager Billy Eppler made at the deadline, the biggest headline grabber might’ve been sending Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers. And no, not just because of Max’s comments afterward. It’s because that deal netted them Luisangel Acuña, the organization’s new top prospect. Acuña was at Double-A Frisco at the … Continued
Thank goodness Bruce Beck is OK. From The Daily News: NBC lead sports anchor Bruce Beck was accosted and had his wallet taken from him as he walked past the Today Show window at Midtown’s Rockefeller Plaza, police said Thursday. Beck, 66, had just left the NBC studios near W. 49th St. about 10:30 p.m. … Continued
Will the Mets be competitive or not in 2024? That’s still to be determined (although they almost definitely will be). However, we officially have something else to look forward to: watching Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden get their respective numbers retired at Citi Field. No. 16 and No. 18: Forever enshrined in Mets history. Next … Continued
Mike Francesa has some thoughts about how cable news handled the first Republican primary debate. “If you turn on TV after the debate — and I watched the debate, because I like that stuff — tell me where you can go on television and get an objective analysis?” the WFAN legend opined on Thursday’s edition … Continued
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman met with the media on Wednesday and finally said it: The 2023 season has been a “disaster.” “It’s been a disaster this season,” the veteran GM told reporters before Wednesday’s 9-1 win over the Nationals, which snapped the Yankees’ first nine-game losing streak in over 40 years. “Yes, definitely a … Continued
The Cardinals could not figure out how to best use Isaiah Simmons after three-plus years. So now the Giants will try after shipping a seventh-round pick out west for the embattled defender, who was the No. 8 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Simmons, a Clemson product, was hailed as a “unicorn” when he entered … Continued
We’re getting as close as ever to the Jets’ 2023 season officially getting underway. Their final preseason game will be this Saturday against the Giants. Once that’s through, the next thing Gang Green will have to look forward to is a Week 1 primetime matchup on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. They’ll now be doing … Continued
The Yankees avoided their first 10-game losing streak in more than 100 years on Wednesday night. However, it’s not like things are just back to normal in the Bronx. New York is still 61-65 and all but eliminated from the postseason with tough questions that need answers. Thankfully, Josh Donaldson’s contract will expire at season’s … Continued
Someone’s head will have to roll. The Yankees are expected to make a big firing — at least bigger than hitting coach Dillon Lawson getting canned at the All-Star break — after this brutal 2023 season, according to NJ.com columnist Bob Klapisch. And no, it will not be the guy moist Bombers fans want gone. … Continued
At 82-44, the Atlanta Braves currently own the best record in baseball. They’re running away with yet another NL East title and have dismantled the Mets in the process. Heading into Thursday’s action, New York is 24 games behind Atlanta. Buck Showalter’s club is also 3-10 against them in 2023. But for some reason, the … Continued
The Yankees might have failed this season, but can take solace in Aaron Judge still being Aaron Judge. The reigning MVP teed off for not one, not two, but three home runs against the Nationals. Judge’s first two home runs came in the first two innings. First, a 431-foot solo shot off of MacKenzie Gore … Continued
HBO just got some much-needed drama for “Hard Knocks.” Jets wide receiver Corey Davis has abruptly, and surprisingly, retired. From his Instagram: For some time now I’ve been contemplating stepping away from the sport of football. This decision has not been easy. Although I am a deep person, I am a man of few words. … Continued
You can insert any sad/negative adjective you want about the Yankees right now and it’d be true. That’s what happens when you go on your first nine-game losing streak since 1982. WFAN radio announcer, Suzyn Waldman, added her own thoughts on a hot mic during New York’s loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night: … Continued
The Giants came into this past offseason with lots of important decisions to make. Clearly, the one general manager Joe Schoen and Co. prioritized the most was getting quarterback Daniel Jones signed to a multi-year deal. Even after a career year in 2022 for the signal-caller, he’s coming into 2023 with plenty to prove to … Continued
One of the Jets’ biggest bright spots from the 2022 season was rookie running back, Breece Hall. Before tearing his ACL, Hall racked up 463 yards on 80 carries (5.8 yards per carry) with four touchdowns. He also added 19 catches for 218 yards and a touchdown through the air. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has gotten … Continued
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for the Yankees, they did. New York called up Oswald Peraza and Everson Pereira for Tuesday night’s series opener vs. the Washington Nationals in hopes of giving the team a much-needed spark. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. The Bombers are 0-for-their-current-homestand, and their losing streak has reached … Continued
Instead of keeping the band together for the remainder of 2023, the Mets went on a significant trade-deadline sell-off to restock the farm system. Any players signed through 2024 were on the table, but not everyone was dealt. First baseman Pete Alonso saw his name pop up in the large pile of Mets trade rumors. … Continued
The Jets’ starting offensive line is finally taking shape. But don’t get too excited just yet…
This was nestled inside The Post’s story on the Yankees calling up Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza: [H]owever the Yankees finish up what’s been a dreadful season, sources also indicated that a close look at the entire organization will be conducted after the season, with jobs potentially in peril. (…) Included in those conversations are … Continued
It only took falling four games under .500 during an eight-game losing streak, but the Yankees have finally called up Oswald Peraza and Everson Pereira. Will it be too little, too late for the Bronx Bombers and manager Aaron Boone? That’s possible. Former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling thinks firing the skipper would be a mistake. … Continued
There’s not much Giants and Jets fans can agree on. But if there’s one thing that’s universally agreed upon between both fan bases, it’s that MetLife Stadium generally sucks. WFAN legend Mike Francesa said it himself. Here’s what our own James Kratch caught from the Big Guy’s podcast back in April: Francesa said MetLife Stadium … Continued
The Jets’ Mekhi Becton impressed at right tackle in Saturday’s preseason game and could end up with a larger role than expected.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
👀 @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
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 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