Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson were the biggest and most immediate pieces to join the Yankees in their famed swap with the Minnesota Twins in 2022. While IKF had an OK season as New York’s starting shortstop, it still left a lot to be desired. He wasn’t expected to be the second coming of Derek … Continued
There’s nothing in this world Mets first baseman Pete Alonso likes more than hitting home runs. It’s what he was put on this Earth to do. Even though he’s already hit more than 160 dingers since debuting in 2019, I’m sure each of them is memorable for different reasons. But, only a select few come … Continued
Catcher Francisco Alvarez has been a bright spot in the Mets’ minor-league system since he signed in 2018. And while it was touch-and-go for a little bit, the future is officially now for him in the big leagues. Upon getting called up prior to the Mets’ home opener, it was hard for him to get … Continued
After a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Semifinals this year, the Knicks are at a fork in the road this offseason. What will they do? And could it involve newly-crowned NBA MVP, Joel Embiid? Once New York and the Philadelphia 76ers are both eliminated from the playoffs, rumors of the Knicks wanting to make … Continued
And just like that, the Gary Sanchez era with the Mets is (probably) over. New York activated Tomas Nido from the injured list prior to Thursday’s series finale against the Chicago Cubs. That obviously meant someone currently on the roster had to get the axe. And since Francisco Alvarez isn’t going anywhere, Sanchez was designated … Continued
The Jets are coming off a disappointing 2022 campaign, but the vibes are immaculate right now. New York can point to its acquisition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers as the main reason why. But if he plans on taking Gang Green to the promised land, they’ll have to get through Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City … Continued
John Sterling has been away from the Yankees’ radio microphone for some time now. And he will be out a bit longer. From The Post’s Andrew Marchand: John Sterling will miss this weekend’s home series against San Diego and will skip the Yankees’ West Coast trip next week because he is under the weather. Sterling, … Continued
This is a Yankees-Orioles series most fans would prefer to forget. Baltimore flashed its young talent and won the series, taking Thursday’s finale in a dominant fashion. It was a bad showing for the Yankees, who recently came off a five-game winning streak. They remain third in the AL East and seven games behind the … Continued
There are only two ways to feel about Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. You either love him or you hate him. If you’re a Mets fan, chances are you love him for all the homers he hits, along with the things he says and does when not in the batter’s box. But if you’re a … Continued
Before getting a breather on Monday and hosting the Phillies at Citi Field on Tuesday, the Mets must first finish their current road trip. That’ll happen in Denver as they face the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Here’s what the probable pitching matchups look like. Friday at 8:40 p.m. ET: Max Scherzer vs. Connor Seabold … Continued
The Yankees are set to finish their six-game homestand in the Bronx with three contests against the San Diego Padres. Here’s what the probable pitching matchups look like ahead of this head-to-head matchup. Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET: Randy Vasquez vs. Joe Musgrove Randy Vasquez is getting the call to make his MLB debut with … Continued
The old AL East narrative used to be simple. The Orioles would throw out a contender once every few years, but otherwise be the division’s punching bag. The Yankees have taken full advantage of this and are 63-30 against Baltimore under manager Aaron Boone. This three-game series was a warning that a new contender might … Continued
Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Randy Vasquez will make his MLB debut on Friday against the San Diego Padres. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch had the story first. RHP Randy Vasquez will start for the #Yankees tomorrow. — Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) May 25, 2023 Vasquez is 24 and the No. 12 prospect in the Yankees’ system. The … Continued
The Mets have started their current road trip with an 0-2 record. That’s not what the doctor ordered after an exciting homestand last week. However, rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez continues to solidify his position as the starter, even once Omar Narvaez and Tomas Nido are ready to return. The 21-year-old found a way to cut … Continued
While most of the world acts as if Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen invented football, one analyst is courageously going against the grain. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell is ranking each NFL team’s offseason. He has the Giants at No. 29 — the fourth-worst offseason in the 32-team league, topping only the Raiders, Rams and Titans at … Continued
The Celtics are trying to claw their way back into the Eastern Conference Finals, but bettors can win no matter what with this DraftKings NBA promo code offer. The Heat are up 3-1 as the series returns to Boston for Game 5. New players who access this DraftKings NBA promo code offer can bet $5 … Continued
The Celtics and Heat are gearing up for Game 5 tonight and bettors can get in on the action with the latest FanDuel NBA promo code offer. This new promotion gives new users the chance to go all in on either team in tonight’s Eastern Conference Finals. New players can activate this FanDuel NBA promo … Continued
The Yankees have stabilized themselves. But Bobby Valentine is not impressed. The former Mets manager thinks the Bombers are not as good as their 30-21 record (and 12 wins in the last 16) suggest. He does not see a World Series contender and he doubts slugger Aaron Judge can single-handedly carry the team yet again … Continued
Despite what some people might want to believe, Brett Gardner no longer plays for the Yankees. In fact, his Yankees playing days — and MLB playing days, in general — are over. Gardner was a beloved Yankee. So it’s understandable as to why it’s hard for some to accept that the fleet-footed outfielder won’t be … Continued
Well before he was officially traded to the Jets, every casual football fan knew who Aaron Rodgers was. Being the starting quarterback and winning a Super Bowl for an iconic team like the Green Bay Packers will do that. But since he’s landed with Gang Green, we’ve gotten more of a look at what makes … Continued
Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is many things. An innovator. A visionary. An entertainer. An American treasure. And thanks to Molly Qerim — his “ESPN First Take” colleague — we are able to catch a glance of his genius thinking. Mad Dog’s Notes!!! As promised. @FirstTake pic.twitter.com/Ts2XNcbyTD — Molly Qerim (@MollyQerim) May 24, 2023 This piece … Continued
The Mets finally showed some life on their most recent homestand, finishing it with five straight wins. Most of those victories came in dramatic fashion, too. But now that they’ve hit the road, it feels like we’re back to the same old story. Does that mean infielder Ronny Mauricio will be the next Baby Met … Continued
It’s easy to forget that on top of being a great glove in center field for the Yankees, Harrison Bader is a legit New Yorker. That means along with being a good ballplayer, the man knows his food. Specifically, he knows his delis. Case in point is his appearance on the YES app’s new show … Continued
Wednesday is a special one for former Mets hurler, Bartolo Colon. It’s not just his birthday — it’s the right-hander’s 50th birthday. And if it were up to him, he’d be spending it in Chicago with the Mets while they’re playing the Cubs. That’s just a dream nowadays for the longtime hurler. He’s been back … Continued
The Rays have gotten off to one of the most dominant starts we’ve ever seen from an MLB team. But they’ve recently cooled down while the red-hot Yankees have crept back up the American League East standings. Was regression bound to hit Tampa Bay, or did Evan Roberts of WFAN just say what everyone else … Continued
The Jets are working out Matt Araiza — the star San Diego State punter who was drafted and then cut by the Bills last year after he was accused of rape. Jets are working out free-agent punter Matt Araiza today, his agent @JLSports3 confirmed. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 24, 2023 Araiza is attempting to … Continued
Last Tuesday at Citi Field, the Mets had hit yet another low point in their season. Justin Verlander got booed off the field, New York lost to the Tampa Bay Rays, and the scoreboard thought they were playing at Tropicana Field. But then, something happened. A beast was awoken and the Amazins finally remembered how … Continued
After bringing its Stadium Series to puck hotbeds like … checks notes … Nashville, Raleigh and Santa Clara, the NHL will finally set up shop at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The Devils, Islanders and Rangers will all be there. People seem excited. Me? Eh. Hot take: NHL outdoor games have become like interleague play … Continued
The Yankees and Baltimore Orioles are squaring off this week for the second time this season. But it’s the first time they’re doing so in the Bronx. New York took two of three at Camden Yards during an early April series. It looked like the O’s were about to take Game 1 at Yankee Stadium … Continued
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole clearly wasn’t himself in Tuesday’s 6-5 walkoff win over the Baltimore Orioles. The big righty pitched five-plus innings and allowed five runs on six hits. Uncharacteristically, he had three walks to just two strikeouts. The fastball command was never there and Cole generated just seven whiffs, per Statcast. This was, in … Continued
Projecting who will make the Giants’ 53-man roster for their Week 1 game against the Cowboys in September.
Which players currently on the Jets’ roster could be edged out by new acquisitions this summer?
Aaron Judge tied it in the ninth inning, and then rookie Anthony Volpe won it in the tenth. With runners on the corners and one out, New York’s young shortstop hit Baltimore righty Bryan Baker’s fastball deep enough to center field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scored from third and sealed a 6-5 win. .@Volpe_Anthony called game 🙌 … Continued
Yankees superstar Aaron Judge launched a game-tying home run off of Orioles closer Felix Bautista in the ninth inning of Monday’s game. Judge’s solo shot tied the game 5-5. Statcast measured the home run at 403 feet with an exit velocity of 102 mph. Absolutely Clutch.#AllRise pic.twitter.com/3uBQw9jEW0 — New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 24, 2023 … Continued
The NHL Stadium Series will be headed to East Rutherford, New Jersey next season, folks. It was reported on Tuesday that MetLife Stadium will be the host of two games, which will happen on consecutive days: I’m told the NHL is going to host 2 Stadium Series games next season in February 2024 at MetLife … Continued
There has been plenty of discussion about the impact Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, and Mark Vientos have had at the big-league level. So much so, in fact, that they’ve been dubbed the “Baby Mets”. But do you know what New York doesn’t have a lot of in the minor-league system right now? Top pitching prospects. … Continued
The NBA playoffs aren’t even over and the rumors are already flying. The latest, when is reigning MVP and star 76ers center Joel Embiid getting traded to the Knicks? This was recently fueled in part to a tweet from the Daily News’ Stefan Bondy: Been told since midseason that Joel Embiid is the guy to … Continued
The NFL’s Global Markets Program allows teams to bid for marketing rights in specific countries. You may have heard of this initiative last year when the Eagles were awarded the ability to spread their gospel in Ghana. Anyway, the program announced its expansion Tuesday. And for whatever it’s worth, the Giants remain on the sidelines. … Continued
Organized Team Activities (also known as OTAs) have kicked off this week around the league. It’s the first real opportunity for us to see quarterback Aaron Rodgers slinging passes with a Jets helmet on, too. There’s still a long way to go before the season starts. Heck, we have two months until training camp officially … Continued
The Fanatics recent acquisition of PointsBet’s U.S. assets for $150 million will likely allow the merchandise and apparel company to enter the New York online sports betting market, but the license transaction will not be rubber stamped by state officials. New York State Gaming Commission Chairman Brian O’Dwyer revealed at yesterday’s commission meeting that there … Continued
The NFL approved allowing Amazon to flex Thursday Night Football games on Monday. And then the hand-wringing and histrionics ensued about how the league is greedy and hurting fans and does not care about player safety. Uh, ya think? Say what you want about the NFL. But you cannot claim it has ever misrepresented itself. … Continued
As we sit here on Tuesday, May 23rd, Mets manager Buck Showalter is celebrating his 67th birthday. He’ll be doing so in Chicago as New York prepares to face the Cubs at Wrigley Field. And with Kodai Senga taking the hill for the series opener, Showalter will be wearing special shoes that he only puts … Continued
David Hasselhoff is huge in Germany. And Michael Kay is apparently huge in various corners of our majestic country. The ESPN Radio New York afternoon drive host has never shied from attempts to excuse and explain away his ratings losses to WFAN. Kay has peddled deceptive math. He has whined about guy talk and floated Nielsen … Continued
The Mets finally seem to be back, folks. They’re 7-3 in their last 10 games, which includes five straight wins vs. the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians. Now, New York starts a six-game road trip with three games at Wrigley Field vs. the Cubs. Here are the probable pitcher matchups at the moment. Tuesday … Continued
The Yankees took a breather on Monday after a dominant 6-1 road trip against the Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds. Their prize is starting a six-game homestand against the equally red-hot Baltimore Orioles. New York has climbed out of the AL East basement with a 14-5 record so far in May. They currently sit … Continued
We know Steve Cohen will spend money like George Steinbrenner. We do not know yet if he will fire people like The Boss. And, with Gary Sanchez’s recent promotion, we must wonder if the current Mets owner will share another trait with the late former Yankees owner: Trolling the crosstown rival. Steinbrenner pulled Joe Torre, … Continued
The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books and week-by-week schedules have officially been released. We’re that much closer to having Giants football back for another year. There are still about two months between now and training camp getting underway. Big Blue has some things left to do before then (one of which includes resolving … Continued
Now that Aaron Rodgers is the Jets’ starting quarterback, the heavy lifting of their offseason is over. But there’s still one big thing they need to get done. Yes, restructuring Rogers’ contract is one, but I’m talking about a new deal for Quinnen Williams. This is something we knew the defensive tackle wanted since the … Continued