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.
Giants vs. Panthers takeaways: Big Blue’s starting offense shines
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
Here’s a hypothetical trade proposal that sends Mike Evans to Jets
ESPN has proposed a trade involving the Jets and Bucs receiver Mike Evans. Should Gang Green pull the trigger?
Mets won’t just bow out of Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, says MLB insider
In the midst of the Mets’ trade-deadline sell-off, a huge talking point was when they were planning on being competitive again. Max Scherzer was told it wouldn’t be until 2025 or even 2026. So, many assumed that meant pursuing Shohei Ohtani this winter was completely off the table. If you were one of the people … Continued
These 7 Yankees prospects made Baseball America’s Top 100
Any die-hard baseball fan waits with bated breath for when Baseball America drops its annual list of the Top 100 Prospects in the game. Well, if you’re a Yankees fan, that means there’s good news as you lament what’s left of the 2023 season. The Bronx Bombers’ farm system is still chugging along with a … Continued
Newly-acquired Mets pitching prospect underwent Tommy John Surgery
The trade deadline is officially in the rearview mirror. That means various outlets are now doing midseason prospect ranking updates. Since the Mets went on quite the selling spree, people are interested in where their newly-acquired prospects have landed for the time being. MLB.com‘s top 30 Mets prospects include many new faces because of all … Continued
Yankees’ Everson Pereira getting compared to this 6-time MLB All-Star
Earlier this week, we talked about how Yankees outfield prospect Everson Pereira has been tearing up Triple-A pitching. It’s been so impressive that the 22-year-old could force his way to the big-league roster soon. That’s exciting, especially since New York has been struggling to get into any kind of groove after essentially standing pat at … Continued
Erik Kratz on Yankees’ handling of Deivi Garcia: ‘They did him wrong’
Earlier this week, the Yankees officially gave up on former top prospect, Deivi Garcia, by designating him for assignment. Signed as an international free agent, Garcia showed a lot of promise earlier in his minor-league career, but it didn’t pan out. He was just picked up by the Chicago White Sox. And, at 24 years … Continued
Giants-Lions preseason game preview: 5 things to watch for
Giants fans should keep an eye on these players when the team opens up the preseason on Friday.
Probable pitchers as Mets host Braves for 4-game set
The Mets not only won a game after the trade deadline this week, but they also won a series! They took two of three from the Cubs and will now host the Braves for a four-game set this weekend. Saturday will be a doubleheader to make up for a rainout from earlier this season. Here … Continued
Probable pitchers as Yankees head to South Beach to face Marlins
The Yankees just finished up a disappointing three games in Chicago against the White Sox. Their road trip drags on with three more in Miami against the Marlins. In addition to the potential signage we could see behind home plate, here are the probable pitchers expected to take the hill this weekend. Friday at 6:40 … Continued
There’s just no way Pete Alonso won’t be with Mets long-term … right?
Despite a depressing 0-6 road trip right after selling at the trade deadline, the Mets indeed remember how to win baseball games. They even won two out of three against the Cubs to start their homestand this week. As usual, first baseman Pete Alonso had something to do with it. He slugged at least one … Continued
The 2023 Yankees are Brian Cashman’s greatest failure
Whatever general manager Brian Cashman’s plan was for the 2023 New York Yankees, it has failed worse than anyone could have imagined. Actually, following Wednesday’s series loss to the White Sox, it might be his worst failure yet in 25 years on the job. Failure is a big word for someone who not only has … Continued
Mets’ Luisangel Acuña has $5,000 riding on his 2023 stolen base total
The Mets just completed a very expensive and dramatic shift at the trade deadline. Several top prospects were inserted into the farm system, with infielder Luisangel Acuña being the crown jewel of them all. Immediately upon getting acquired via trade with the Texas Rangers, Acuña became the Mets’ second-best prospect, according to MLB.com. Once the … Continued
Aaron Rodgers: Jets have ‘a few jobs up for grabs’ on offense
The Jets have options at offensive tackle, but quarterback Aaron Rodgers would like to see consistency at the position.
Literally every pitch in Yankees’ Luis Severino’s arsenal is getting torched
There’s no way around it — Yankees hurler Luis Severino is having a tough time right now. His struggles continued on Wednesday in Chicago. After taking a quick look at his pitch splits, Sevy isn’t getting relief regardless of what he’s throwing. Instead of starting New York’s rubber-game matchup against the White Sox, Severino came … Continued
If Edwin Diaz is ready, is it worth it for Mets to let him pitch in 2023?
When discussing the Mets’ disappointing 2023 season, more than a few will point to Edwin Diaz getting hurt in the World Baseball Classic as a catalyst. Based on how things have gone over the past few months, it’s hard to blame them. Once we knew the severity of Diaz’s injury and the ensuing rehab, a … Continued
WFAN’s Sal Licata trying to see if his jinxing powers will work on the Giants
Football season is upon us, folks. Training camp is in full swing, joint practices are happening, and the preseason is underway. Soon enough, we’ll see the Giants and Jets both take the field at MetLife Stadium in primetime for Week 1. Once that happens, we know what WFAN midday host Sal Licata is expecting from … Continued
Another ‘Fire Cashman’ sign might appear during Yankees-Marlins series
The Yankees are still within striking distance of the final AL Wild Card spot. That doesn’t mean New York fans are exactly happy with what’s going on with ownership and the front office. With that being said, there’s a chance the “Fire Cashman” efforts will be making an appearance in South Beach this weekend. Manager … Continued
Knicks lock down Josh Hart to 4-year contract extension
The Knicks and popular swingman Josh Hart have agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The contract kicks in next season, as Hart had already picked up his $12.9 million option for this year. He was acquired from Portland at the trade deadline and was an immediate spark plug … Continued
Is Ronny Mauricio getting a new path to eventual Mets promotion?
Mets fans have been clamoring for Ronny Mauricio to get promoted to the big leagues pretty much all year. There have been many debunked rumors about it being on the verge of taking place, too. Could it finally be happening soon, though? General manager Billy Eppler recently detailed some of the things New York wants … Continued
Everson Pereira waiting for Yankees shot by torching Triple-A pitching
The Yankees have had a void in left field all season long. You’d think that a prime time to fill that void would’ve been before the trade deadline. General manager Brian Cashman didn’t do that. According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the eventual promotion of top prospect Everson Pereira is apparently part of the reason why: … Continued
Yankees’ analytics guys reportedly scuttled trade deadline move
Randal Grichuk is, by any objective measure, a good hitter. He’s been in the big leagues for 10 years. He has a .251 career batting average. His career on-base percentage is .298. He’s hit 20-plus home runs five times and has had seasons with 17 and 19 dingers as well. And, most notably in the … Continued
Good news for Yankees’ Brian Cashman: Hal Steinbrenner wants to ‘avoid tough choices’
Hal Steinbrenner has seen enough, apparently. The Yankees owner has already decided to retain general manager Brian Cashman, according to an NJ.com report. And he’ll probably keep manager Aaron Boone, too, as long as he can figure out a way for the Bombers to avoid the AL East cellar. And even then, it will probably … Continued
Yankees’ Aaron Boone is worth keeping for his ejections alone
Go on #YankeesTwitter, and you actually won’t see anyone railing about firing manager Aaron Boone. Not even after Monday’s gutless 5-1 loss to the even more gutless, chaotic Chicago White Sox (the Bombers did win Tuesday) Rather, everyone is applauding Boone for taking home plate umpire Laz Diaz to task over his wide strike zone. … Continued