While the rumor mill was churning in full force ahead of the trade deadline, the Mets were trying to enjoy an off day on Monday in Kansas City. They didn’t have to start their series with the Royals until the deadline passed on Tuesday. They were probably better off just skipping it altogether, though. Any … Continued
The Mets just got embarrassed by the Royals in Kansas City. It wasn’t fun to watch. They’ll make one more stop on their current road trip to face the Orioles. What could go wrong there, right? Buck Showalter’s club will then head back to Citi Field for a homestand while looking like a much different … Continued
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been placed on the injured list with what manager Aaron Boone called a “likely concussion.” The Yankees recalled utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Boone added that Rizzo’s injury likely dates back to a May collision with Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. On a … Continued
Yankees righty Domingo German will miss the rest of the season to enter treatment for alcohol abuse, which could mean a unique opportunity for a young New York arm: 24-year-old prospect Randy Vasquez. Fans are already somewhat familiar with Vasquez, who has had an up-and-down year at Triple-A Scranton. He has a 4.76 ERA and 10.8 … Continued
Mets fans have been clamoring to give the kids a shot amid a frustrating 2023 season. Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty have gotten that opportunity. More recently, Mark Vientos can be added to that group. What about Ronny Mauricio? There have been several false rumors about Mauricio being on the verge of a promotion. I’m … Continued
This is going to be a wild Netflix documentary. From The Post: A rejected underage drinker allegedly launched a bizarre smear campaign against the star-studded Mark hotel in Manhattan — hiring protesters to wave signs accusing the business of supporting pedophiles and “denying the Holocaust,” according to a new lawsuit. Theodore Weintraub allegedly paid demonstrators … Continued
The Jets haven’t made the playoffs since the 2010 season. That’s the longest active playoff drought in the NFL right now. Despite that, the vibes have been immaculate around Gang Green since the start of training camp. Acquiring Aaron Rodgers to be your starting quarterback for multiple years will do that. New York will officially … Continued
Four players to watch when the Jets kick off the 2023 preseason against the Browns Thursday night.
In the immediate aftermath of the Yankees’ lackluster trade deadline, we saw our first of likely many “Fire Cashman” signs at Yankee Stadium. That same fan was back for more on Wednesday night. Apparently, he had a goal in mind: to get his sign on the broadcast. He got thrown out while trying to make … Continued
The Yankees avoided a sweep at the hands of the rival Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday with a resounding 7-2 victory. Better yet, the Bronx Bombers lived up to their name and actually looked like a complete team up at bat. Thirteen base hits. Two home runs, one each from Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Volpe. … Continued
On the heels of the Mets selling at the trade deadline, there was some damage control to be done. I mean, there are still players donning the orange and blue wanting to know what the heck is going on in the short term. That’s why Steve Cohen hopped on a plane to Kansas City. He … Continued
The Yankees haven’t won a series since sweeping the Royals from July 21-23. They’ve also lost two straight series to AL East opponents in the Orioles and Rays. New York’s reward? A four-game set with the Astros. Oh, and noted Yankee killer Justin Verlander will be making his first appearance since getting traded back to … Continued
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton gave his team’s offense a much-needed spark on Wednesday. Facing Rays star lefty Shane McClanahan, the former MVP launched a go-ahead three-run home run to right-center. The ball traveled 408 feet with an exit velocity of 110.5 mph and capped a five-run inning for the Yankees. BIG G GOES BOOM. Giancarlo … Continued
New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German has been placed on the restricted list and will enter treatment for alcohol abuse, the team announced in a statement. Statement from the New York Yankees: pic.twitter.com/kZhJETdr7x — New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 2, 2023 German has gone 5-7 with a 4.56 ERA in 20 games (19 starts) … Continued
Heading into Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline, there was a lot of debate as to whether the Mets would actually trade Justin Verlander. After all, he just signed a massive two-year, $86.67 million deal with New York this past winter. Well, general manager Billy Eppler did just that. It was one part of a significant sell-off … Continued
If there’s one universal feeling all Yankees fans share, it’s that they’re thankful for not being Mets fans. But after a lackluster trade deadline, there are more than a few wishing the Bombers’ management team acted more like the Mets has recently. And no, I’m not kidding. The Mets did just sell off a bunch … Continued
The Mets are — were, really, since they are hard to recognize on this first day after the MLB trade deadline — a disgrace. An embarrassment. A joke. Whatever you want to call them, they certainly are. And now that the white flag has been vigorously waved on this colossal debacle of a season, we … Continued
There was a palpable buzz at Jets training camp over the weekend. After all, free-agent running back Dalvin Cook was visiting. But once his visit was finished, he didn’t sign on the dotted line to join Gang Green for what’s hopefully going to be a memorable year. So, what gives? It’s not a requirement that … Continued
The Mets just waved the white flag on their 2023 season. However, the Yankees didn’t do much better because they barely did anything. One area that needed help the least was the bullpen. However, Brian Cashman traded for two relievers, including Keynan Middleton from the White Sox. As you can imagine, Yankee Stadium was not … Continued
Mike Francesa took us to church on his post-MLB trade deadline podcast. And the big guy’s most poignant — and depressing — words were directed at the hapless Yankees. “The trade deadline saw the Mets packing bags right and left,” the WFAN legend said on his latest pod for BetRivers. “And it saw the Yankees … Continued
Pretty much everyone in Florham Park has weighed in on Sean Payton’s controversial Jets comments by now. Robert Saleh, Aaron Rodgers, Nathaniel Hackett, et cetera. And that is enough, according to Mike Francesa. The big guy says it is time to stop clapping back at the Broncos coach. “Hackett, Saleh and Rodgers should all shut … Continued
More often than not at ESNY, we’ve discussed Hal Steinbrenner’s positive qualities as owner of the Yankees. Because, in fairness, there are a few. Unlike his father, the late great George, Hal doesn’t throw money at the glorified Band-Aids that are aging players. Not by default at least. Frustrating as longtime general manager Brian Cashman … Continued
The Mets entered 2023 with championship aspirations. At that point, we expected the Mets trade deadline haul to include a bunch of players to help for the stretch run. Instead, it’s mostly prospects and minimal amounts of payroll relief. Since investing $350-plus million into the club hasn’t led to seriously being in contention, at least … Continued
The Yankees have acquired righty reliever Keynan Middleton from the Chicago White Sox, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Middleton, a 29-year-old groundball specialist, posted a 3.96 ERA and 11.64 strikeouts per nine innings (K/9) for Chicago this season. Per Joe LoGrippo of YES, the Yankees sent minor league righty Juan Carela to Chicago in return. … Continued
We’ve gotten used to the Mets going on spending sprees to supplement the roster. But the past few days have been the complete opposite. While we could’ve assumed it was coming after the David Robertson trade, it was glaringly apparent when New York sent Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers. The veteran right-hander twirled seven … Continued
Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander has seen his name thrown around in the trade rumor mill quite a bit recently. Will he go to the Dodgers? The Orioles? What about a reunion with the Astros? And once again, how about a reunion with the Astros? After days of speculation, we finally have our answer. The … Continued
The trade rumors have been swirling back and forth around the Mets for the past few days. That’s especially been the case on Tuesday with their lone veteran ace left. Just on Monday, it seemed like the Dodgers were in a prime position to complete a Justin Verlander trade. But now? It could be the … Continued
The MLB trade deadline is hours away. No one expects the Yankees will do much — all the baseball scoopmeisters are using words like “measured” to describe the Bombers’ anticipated approach — which is a fancy word for cheap and underwhelming, of course. And get this: General manager Brian Cashman and owner Hal Steinbrenner might … Continued
As we sit here on Trade Deadline Day, Mets fans have the misfortune of continuing to watch the most expensive team in baseball history get dismantled. How much it gets dismantled is anyone’s guess at this point. If you’re hoping to distract yourself by participating in the Mets Foundation’s Engraved Brick Program, though, just don’t. … Continued
Technically, the Yankees enter August within striking distance of a postseason spot. Despite being 55-51 and occupying last place in the AL East, they’re just 3.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot ahead of Tuesday’s action. But things haven’t gone well recently, especially over the last two games. The Orioles and Rays … Continued
As we sit here on Tuesday morning, we’ve finally made it to trade deadline day. Mets trade rumors are running rampant, but not the ones we would’ve expected back in February. Of all the rumors swirling, the biggest ones involve starting pitcher Justin Verlander. UPDATE, 8/1/23 11:55 a.m. EDT: As more rumors fly, it seems … Continued
Aaron Boone keeps trying to put lipstick on a pig. But it rarely works, and it usually ends with the Yankees manager looking and sounding foolish. “He says a lot of crazy things. He says a lot of things that just are not true,” WFAN legend Mike Francesa said on his latest BetRivers podcast while … Continued
Try to follow along here. Domingo Germán was the Yankees’ scheduled starting pitcher Monday against the Rays. He was then scratched about three hours before first pitch due to armpit discomfort (that’s a new one). The Bombers called up Jhony Brito for an emergency start. He got shelled in an eventual 5-1 loss. And then … Continued
The Yankees are in a better place than the Mets with under 24 hours until the MLB trade deadline. But not by much. And it sounds like the Bombers might follow the Amazins’ lead and throw in the towel on this disappointing season, albeit in a different manner. From The Post’s Joel Sherman: In an … Continued
When people start talking about Vince Coleman and Bret Saberhagen in regards to the Mets, things are not good. And that is where Mike Francesa is right now. The WFAN legend teed off Monday as the Amazins wave the white flag and give up on a season that began with great expectations. “They have canceled. … Continued
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On the heels of yet another series defeat, we know the Yankees need some help. But will the AL East’s current last-place team do something significant before Tuesday evening’s trade deadline? The possibility still remains as Yankees trade rumors swirl. But at the moment, it seems like the only plan they’re set on is trying … Continued
Mike Francesa does not expect much from the Yankees with Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline fast approaching. Or for the rest of this disappointing season. “This team has gotten old in bad spots and decayed … and let’s be honest, tell the truth, the Yankees don’t want to spend the money,” the WFAN legend said on … Continued
When reacting to the Max Scherzer trade, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said it himself. If a future Hall of Famer with a no-trade clause can get dealt, then anything can happen. It’s not like there aren’t already plenty of Mets trade rumors flying around to make someone question their own future. Does this mean … Continued
The Mets’ weekend series against the Nationals started out well, but things went downhill quickly. Not in the win-loss column — they took three of four from Washington. However, they did it while trading away David Robertson and Max Scherzer. It seems like Justin Verlander will stay put. If he doesn’t, it sounds like the … Continued
Face it. The Yankees’ season is all but definitely over. Sunday’s awful showing in a 9-3 loss to first-place Baltimore makes a pretty strong case. It cost New York a key series and kept them in last place in the AL East. A game that may have been winnable if Aaron Judge had been in … Continued
To put it simply, the Yankees are struggling right now. They could use some help prior to the trade deadline. However, it seems like the level of help New York brings in is undetermined because the organization wants to stay below the Steve Cohen Tax line. Meanwhile, manager Aaron Boone is trying to find silver … Continued
As if the recent deals involving David Robertson and Max Scherzer weren’t enough of a sign, the Mets are trade deadline sellers this year. The next couple of days will be interesting as we wait to see who is still in the clubhouse once the dust settles shortly after 6 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. But … Continued
The Yankees got a little stronger on their quick weekend trip to Baltimore because Aaron Judge returned from the injured list. Unfortunately, the Bombers are coming back to the Bronx to host the Rays after losing two of three to the Orioles. Here are the probable pitching matchups at the moment. Well, at least what … Continued
Nearly two weeks ago, we shared news of a report regarding the Yankees’ mindset for the upcoming trade deadline. For fans wanting to see the Bombers go all in and buy, it wasn’t a pretty sight. Here’s part of that article: Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently commented on the Yankees’ potential trade-deadline plans. As it currently stands, … Continued
The Astros cheated in 2017. And sure, that malfeasance surely contributed to the Yankees’ inability to win a championship that fall. But Justin Verlander was a far more significant reason why. The Bombers were too cheap and too cute to trade for him. Better to count the luxury tax pennies and roll with Sonny Gray. … Continued
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has responded to Sean Payton’s bombshell Nathaniel Hackett comments.
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