The Yankees began their road trip with a 61-66 record. After going 7-3 during that span (including six wins in their last seven), they come home to face the Tigers just one game under .500. If you’re thinking New York just faced Detroit, that’s because they did. The Bombers took three of four at Comerica … Continued
Labor Day has come and gone. The summer is over. The fall is here. Which means the new year begins for local sports talk radio. And there is a lot going on at the moment. Here is where things stand with New York’s fifth major professional sport: The mornings are pretty straightforward. WFAN has a … Continued
Jets cornerback D.J. Reed has a bold — and risky — expectation for the team’s defense heading into the 2023 season.
Everyone is off, but the big guy is still working. “Baseball does such a poor job of marketing its sport,” WFAN legend Mike Francesa tweeted on Monday. “How can the Yanks and Mets be off on Labor Day? Utterly ridiculous!” He’s right. Put aside the jokes about both local baseball teams stinking. How can there … Continued
It took a decade, but the New York Yankees have finally swept their hated rival Houston Astros. All they needed was, well, to let the kids play! Anthony Volpe, it turns out, was just the tip of the iceberg. Austin Wells and his epic ‘stache parked themselves behind the plate. Oswald Peraza finally seems to … Continued
Nothing about 2023 has been ideal for the Mets. Now in the final month of the regular season, it’s time to evaluate all aspects of the operation in advance of 2024. Is manager Buck Showalter safe for another year? All indications have been pointing to yes. Mostly because team owner Steve Cohen has been steadfast … Continued
In the early stages of the trade deadline rumor mill, it seemed like Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger was destined to join the Yankees. But then, Chicago got hot and took him off the market, while the Bombers decided to essentially stand pat and do next to nothing. We still have a month left of regular-season … Continued
Our Favorite Martian 👽 pic.twitter.com/YUt0YK7js1 — New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 4, 2023 Exciting New York Yankees prospect continued the even more exciting start to his MLB career on Sunday. Facing Astros righty Cristian Javier, “The Martian” absolutely destroyed a pitch deep to right field for a two-run homer. The blast traveled 358 feet and … Continued
The second round of the FIBA World Cup will conclude on Sunday and the Knicks will have their fingerprints all over the games. RJ Barrett and Canada need a win against a battle-tested Spanish side to stay alive. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are starters and key contributors for Team USA, who already clinched … Continued
Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has already had an MLB debut for the ages, and it’s still only the first inning. Facing future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, the switch-hitter known as “The Martian” parked a two-run shot into the Crawford Boxes in Houston. Welcome to the Space Jam 🛸👽 Congratulations on your 1st big-league … Continued
The whole Irina Shayk-Bradley Cooper-Tom Brady-topless vacation photos thing was a topic of discussion Friday morning on WFAN, around 8:40 a.m.. Station legend Joe Benigno, who was guest hosting along with update man Jerry Recco, took the opportunity to ruminate about nude beaches. “You ever been on a topless beach,” Benigno asked. “Yes,” Recco said. … Continued
Nobody realizes it yet, but the next 30 days are critical for the Yankees and may be the team’s most important month of the season. In case you missed it, the usually veteran-happy Yankees are finally letting the kids play. Outfield prospect Everson Pereira recently debuted. Fellow youngsters Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells should soon … Continued
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Despite no longer playing for the Mets, starting pitcher Justin Verlander has been nothing but classy about his tenure with the club. Shortly after New York traded JV back to Houston, Mike Puma of the New York Post shared a long report about the Mets and how 2023 unraveled in Queens. Here’s part of what he … Continued
The on-field tiff between Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Jihad Ward of the Giants during their preseason matchup has gotten a lot of action this week. However, we have another feud after Sterling Shepard took exception to something else Rodgers said. Both teams share MetLife Stadium. Even though nobody likes it, the $1 billion venue … Continued
Three bold predictions for the Jets as Aaron Rodgers’ squad embarks on the most hyped season in franchise history.
If you’re a Yankees fan in need of something to look forward to this month, it should be watching the young kids in the big leagues. In addition to Anthony Volpe, Everson Pereira, and Oswald Peraza, we’ll also see Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells. It’s evaluation time in the Bronx, and Hal Steinbrenner wants the … Continued
The calendar has officially flipped to September. The Mets should be preparing for their second straight postseason appearance right now. Instead, they’re spending the final full month of the regular season evaluating players with a focus on 2024. And now that rosters have officially expanded, we have a couple more young dudes in the mix … Continued
We missed this from earlier in the week: Brett Gardner was inducted into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame. Brett Gardner, Justin Smoak and Matt Wieters inducted into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame at Riley Park pic.twitter.com/6czK6MuECU — Jeff Hartsell (@FromtheJeff) August 29, 2023 Hearing about Gardy again — and the guy still looks … Continued
The Yankees did what many thought was impossible earlier this week: they released third baseman Josh Donaldson. This was met with elation and relief from Yankee fans. First of all, because it was a long time coming. Second of all, because news started to leak of a possible September return to the field for him. … Continued
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
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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