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
To put it plainly, things aren’t going well for the Yankees right now. They’re not only 60-64, but they’re firmly in last place in the AL East. After getting swept this weekend, the Red Sox are now six games ahead of them in the standings. Did outfielder Joey Gallo cast a spell over his former … Continued
When the Mets signed Tommy Pham to a one-year, $6 million deal last offseason, it was met with mixed reviews. However, the outfielder quickly showed it was a good move and forced his way into regular playing time before getting traded at the deadline. Team owner Steve Cohen also felt it was necessary to clear … Continued
Being swept by the Red Sox and losing eight of nine to them this season is bad enough. Still believing the Yankees have a shot at a Wild Card berth is even worse. And yet, here we are. The Yankees next host their fellow cellar-dwellers, the Nationals. One would hope the alleged “Bronx Bombers” find … Continued
Mike Francesa just took us — and the horrible, head-shaking Yankees — to church. “We’re talking about the Yankees,” the WFAN legend roared on his BetRivers podcast after Sunday’s wild 6-5 loss to the Red Sox, extending the Bombers’ losing streak to eight games. “We don’t talk about moral victories. We don’t talk about they fought … Continued
When the Mets went on their substantial and very expensive trade-deadline sell-off to beef up their farm system, the focus began shifting toward 2024. There would be no return to postseason play after winning 101 games and reaching October in 2022. As if we needed more confirmation, the six-game losing streak New York went on … Continued
From August 11-13, the Mets hosted the Braves for a four-game series at Citi Field. Atlanta completely torched New York for the first three before manager Buck Showalter’s club salvaged the finale. But since then, the Mets have gotten on a nice little roll, winning six of their last eight contests. That will be put … Continued
The Jets are going to let Aaron Rodgers play in next weekend’s preseason finale against the Giants, according to The Post. Accordingly, let us point you to Mike Francesa’s prior thoughts about this situation. “If you see Aaron Rodgers in a preseason game, somebody should drug test the coach,” the WFAN legend joked on his … Continued
Baker Mayfield couldn’t believe the Giants drafted Daniel Jones in 2019. Now it’s 2023, and things are just a little different…
Zach Wilson had another promising performance in Saturday night’s Jets-Buccaneers preseason matchup.
Vibes around the 2023 Yankees haven’t been immaculate for a while. Things seemed to start going sour when Aaron Judge hurt his toe crashing into the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium in June. But, it’s fair to say that what’s going on right now is rock bottom for the Bombers. New York lost its second … Continued
Some takeaways from Friday’s Giants-Panthers preseason matchup, which saw Big Blue’s starters finally take the field.
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
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
The Jets need to fix their offensive tackle situation, and they may have a few ways to do it.
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, 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
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