After a lull in the New York Giants offseason, business picked up for Big Blue on Thursday with a flurry of roster moves, both coming and going. Aside from speculation on whether or not the New York Giants would be trading their superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., there’s been little news surrounding the Giants … Continued
With Houston Baptist forward David Caraher set to visit St. John’s this month, how would he fit it into the program if he chose the Red Storm? Throughout the next couple of months, you will hear St. John’s being linked to numerous transfer players. They have done a good job finding fits for the program … Continued
The New York Jets continue to do work beefing up the trenches on both sides of the ball. Plus why Johnathan Hankins can be the steal of free agency. Heading into the 2018 offseason, a big critique of the New York Jets was their depth on the offensive line. It was razor thin and even … Continued
Just because a player is injured now doesn’t mean that they can’t help your fantasy baseball team later. Remember, the season is a marathon—not a sprint—and you’re going to need reinforcements at some point. There are players who are available in over 50 percent of ESPN leagues that not only should be on your radar … Continued
The changes on the blue line the New York Rangers have made this season has increased the responsibility for defenseman Brady Skjei. New York Rangers defenseman Brady Skjei is about to wrap up his second full year with the team. When this season began no one, including Skjei, would have thought he would be considered … Continued
The Nets sealed their first victory against the Bucks in over three year thanks to @allencrabbe Three Takeaways » https://t.co/uuZT61Af9A pic.twitter.com/eSTugdjQTQ — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 6, 2018 The Brooklyn Nets pick up their first win in Milwaukee since 2014 behind a strong three-point shooting performance. Brooklyn Nets 119 (26-53) Milwaukee Bucks 111 (42-37) NBA, Final, Box … Continued
#BoldNorth This is @Twins Territory and that Bald Eagle knew it. pic.twitter.com/J8q7BDVI47 — FanDuel Sports Network North (@FanDuelSN_NOR) April 5, 2018 Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton experienced an encounter with a bald eagle prior to his start against the Minnesota Twins. I’m honestly speechless. Baseball has only been back for a week. We’ve seen Shohei … Continued
The New York Yankees depleted outfield could be receiving some much-needed help in the form of Clint Frazier. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Clint Frazier played in a simulated game today and is getting close to playing in minor league games. His return to the New York Yankees is inching closer Clint Frazier played … Continued
For the first time in six seasons, the New Jersey Devils will participate in the 2017-18 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 2-1, the New Jersey Devils have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was far from easy, but they did it. This was a … Continued
#NYR fall to the Islanders 2-1. Next up: the Flyers on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/MZ24bePsMP — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 6, 2018 It was a battle for last place in the Metropolitan Division as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders faced-off for the final time this season. New York Rangers 1 (34-38-9, 77 points) … Continued
For once, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay agree on who the New York Jets will choose third overall—UCLA’s Josh Rosen. Mock drafts are a dime-a-dozen today, with many outlets performing them. However, when two draft analysts from the same source have a team picking the same player, it makes some wonder if they have … Continued
The New York Yankees could not get the big hit needed as the Baltimore Orioles one big inning is enough to hold off the Bronx Bombers. New York Yankees 2 (4-3) Baltimore Orioles 5 (2-5) W: Andrew Cashner (1-1, 4.09 ERA) L: Masahiro Tanaka (1-1, 2.92 ERA) AL, Final, Box Score Yankee Stadium, Bronx New York In their first … Continued
https://twitter.com/Jesse__Foster/status/982051587907518465 New year, same domination for New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge against the poor Baltimore Orioles. Thus far, the contest between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees has been fairly quiet. The only thing that could change that was a monster blast by Aaron Judge. Judge took an 89 MPH slider up … Continued
How about this guy? Tim Tebow, home run with Binghamton. #LGM pic.twitter.com/I2i95nu9WT — ESNY (@EliteSportsNY) April 5, 2018 Tim Tebow, the New York Mets’ most famous minor leaguer homered in his first Double-A at-bat. Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow has been moonlighting as a minor league baseball player with the New York Mets for … Continued
The New York Islanders will close their home schedule this season against their arch-rival New York Rangers in what could be John Tavares’ final home game as a member of the Islanders. The New York Islanders home schedule comes to a close tonight, and fans are bracing for the reality that the next two games … Continued
When Alex Rodriguez left the game in 2016, the shortstop-turned-third baseman was the last of the mid-90’s run of prototypical, slugging shortstops. Now, the New York Yankees’ Didi Gregorius and company are poised to take the torch. After New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius‘s historic Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday—4-for-4 with two home … Continued
Keith Hernandez plans to be more active on Twitter than ever before and this is great news for New York Mets fans. But he needs to follow these simple rules to avoid getting himself in trouble. Twitter has changed the way sports fans interact with teams, players, and broadcasters. The advent of social media gives … Continued
Once the New York Mets’ best pitching prospect, injuries and inconsistency have plagued Steven Matz’s career. What can we expect from him at this point? Sometime during the 1996 season, I stepped foot inside Shea Stadium for the first time. Only four years old, I was mesmerized. I distinctly remember repeatedly tugging on my Dad’s … Continued
The New York Giants are set to meet with Bradley Chubb, who many believe is the best defensive prospect in the 2018 NFL Draft. Things appear to be heating up with NC State’s Bradley Chubb and the New York Giants. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Big Blue will meet with the dynamic defender … Continued
Despite the disaster that was 2017, the New York Giants have had plenty of impact players take the field over the past decade. It might be hard to believe after last season, but the New York Giants have had some of their greatest success over the past 10 seasons, a run that included two NFC … Continued
Quincy Enunwa signs his restricted free agent tender, former New York Jets QB Chad Pennington speaks and Jets’ Insider Joe Caporoso joins me. The New York Jets have been busy on the unrestricted free agency market in 2018. But not so much in the restricted free agency pool. Well, check that one off the bucket … Continued
The New York Mets Matt Harvey had a magnificent 2018 debut. So did former Bartolo Colon in Texas. Harvey may just have taken a play from the 44-year-old’s playbook. Matt Harvey was spectacular in his 2018 debut for the New York Mets. Harvey went out and threw five stellar innings, allowing just three baserunners on … Continued
Someone should remind LeBron James he chose to skip college and go straight to the pros because he hosted a March Madness of his own this past month. The victim? Anybody and everybody. LeBron James went absolutely nuclear in March with a Cleveland roster that has had a difficult time with injuries. In leading the … Continued
It took longer than some fans would have liked, but the New York Yankees three-headed monster was breathing fire on Wednesday. After a slow start for the New York Yankees three biggest sluggers, everything finally clicked en route to a 7-2 Yankees victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Going.Going.Gone. pic.twitter.com/XTlxvGVD4W — YES Network (@YESNetwork) April … Continued
The most anticipated fight of 2018 has been canceled (or at the very least postponed) as Canelo Alvarez withdrew from his May 5 rematch with unified middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin. It’s official—The Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin fight is not happening as planned. #CaneloGGG2 is canceled!!!!!!!!!!!!! — Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) April 3, 2018 The fight was unlikely … Continued
With the New York Islanders hoping to avoid a last-place finish, you might not think they’d have much representation at the upcoming World Championships. Think again. Over the past few days, the various countries that are participating in the IIHF World Championships in Denmark, are feeling like it is Christmas; as the invitations for players … Continued
With free agency on the horizon, New York Islanders captain John Tavares isn’t promising that he’ll fill the same role in 2018-19. And then there were two. Two games remain in the 2017-18 season for the New York Islanders, and, perhaps, in captain John Tavares‘ career with the team. “The fan base has been tremendous … Continued
The New York Mets training staff was off on their projection for Michael Conforto’s return—but this time that’s a good thing. Usually, injury news equates to bad news for New York Mets fans. That is not the case with Michael Conforto. In fact, Conforto may be back in the lineup as early as Thursday. According … Continued
The New York Yankees sweep the Tampa Bay Rays in a short two-game series as Luis Severino and the big bats lead the charge. New York Yankees 7 (4-2) Tampa Bay Rays 2 (1-5) W: Luis Severino (2-0, 1.38 ERA) L: Blake Snell (0-1, 5.00 ERA) AL, Final, Box Score Yankee Stadium, Bronx New York The New York … Continued
The New York Knicks were blown out in MSG by the Orlando Magic, but there was a positive takeaway from this game from an unlikely source—Jarrett Jack. The Orlando Magic pasted the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks lost 97-73 and dropped to 27-51 on the season. The Magic bench outpaced the … Continued
Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the first ever Facebook Live Stream on Wednesday afternoon. New York Mets (3-1) Philadelphia Phillies (1-3) NL, Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. ET, Facebook Live Citi Field, Queens, New York Facebook? Are you seriously talking about Facebook? There’s no Facebook in baseball. Actually, there is … Continued
The New York Yankees have their lineup stacked with the trio of Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez. However, that trio isn’t what’s driving them so far this season. Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez are the big names that come to mind when the New York Yankees are mentioned. Let’s face it … before … Continued
After a roller-coaster career in New York, Geno Smith will, more than likely, never be a franchise quarterback again. But his experiences in blue and green can help him embark on a lengthy NFL career. For better or worse, Geno Smith is going to be referenced a lot when it comes to New York football … Continued
The New England Patriots aren’t the juggernaut they were just a few months ago. Buffalo and Miami continue to tread water without improving. The time is right for the New York Jets to strike. The tide is changing in the AFC East folks. For the last millennium, the New England Patriots were the team that … Continued
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist has high hopes for the 2018-19 season. He might want to temper those expectations a bit. Henrik Lundqvist is the most competitive player most of us have ever seen play for the New York Rangers. Whether it is in practice, the preseason, or the Stanley Cup Finals, Lundqvist’s thirst … Continued
New York Jets star wideout Robby Anderson is cleared of charges. Plus the green and white stay busy on the free agent market. So where are all the New York Jets fans who were calling for Robby Anderson‘s head? SLATER SCOOP: Felony charges against Jets WR Robby Anderson have been dropped. https://t.co/rdtHl5sSpl pic.twitter.com/urL0NXT0PF — Andy … Continued
Remember when the story with Didi Gregorius was that he was a glove-first shortstop who couldn’t hit? Turns out that was nothing but a myth. Tuesday’s home opener for the New York Yankees was a special one for Didi Gregorius. The shortstop showed off his power at the plate by blasting two three-run home runs … Continued
Rumors have been swirling for weeks about whether or not the New York Giants will trade superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Multiple teams have been rumored to have interest in New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and why not? He’s one of, if not the most dynamic wideout in the NFL. One … Continued
The fantasy baseball season is less than a week old, but that hasn’t stopped owners from window shopping on the waiver wire. Injuries to Salvador Perez, Madison Bumgardner, and Mark Melancon may have put some owners in a compromising position before Ian Happ smashed the first pitch thrown on Opening Day. Perhaps Matt Davidson’s three-home-run … Continued
While it was undeniably satisfying for the New York Islanders aces to play spoiler to the yet-to-clinch Flyers, it only hurts them where it ultimately matters most. New York Islanders 5 (33-37-10, 76 pts) Philadelphia Flyers 4 (40-26-14, 94 pts) NHL, Metro, Final, Box Score Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s impressive as it was, … Continued
On Tuesday, Giancarlo Stanton finally made his debut in the Bronx as a New York Yankees ballplayer and well … it could have gone better. New York Yankees fans had been anxious all day, throwing around questions like, “Is the game going to be postponed again?” and, “Will the Yankees have to play 25 double-headers … Continued
Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers proved to be too much as they crush the Brooklyn Nets and company by the final of 121-95. Brooklyn Nets 95 (25-53) Philadelphia 76ers 121 (47-30) NBA, Final, Box Score Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Brooklyn Nets were in for a long night against the Philadelphia 76ers on … Continued
The New York Mets knock off the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on Tuesday, 2-0, as Matt Harvey gets his 2018 season started right. New York Mets 2 (3-1) Philadelphia Phillies 0 (1-3) NL, Final, Box Score Citi Field, Queens, New York After snow took out both Big Apple baseball games on … Continued
Travis Swanson isn’t a household name, but he’s expected to become the latest addition to the New York Jets’ offensive line. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the New York Jets are continuing to add depth to their offensive line with the planned signing of free-agent center Travis Swanson. The #Jets are planning to sign #Lions … Continued
Didi Gregorius had a home opener for the ages today, driving in eight as he led his New York Yankees to their first home victory of the season. New York Yankees 11 (3-2) Tampa Bay Rays 4 (1-4) W: Tommy Kahnle (1-0, 4.91 ERA) L: Austin Pruitt (1-1, 10.38 ERA) AL, Final, Box Score Yankee Stadium, Bronx … Continued
ESPN insider Adam Schefter thinks that an Odell Beckham Jr. trade is still a very real possibility for the New York Giants. Superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has given the New York Giants a fair share of headaches this season. There was a video released with him in a compromising situation, as well as reports … Continued
https://twitter.com/itsevandaniel/status/981311023603953666 Bow down to the incredible Sir Didi Gregorius! The New York Yankees shortstop launched his second home run of the day to put the team on his back. He’s not a home run hitter. At least, that’s what Didi Gregorius says when asked about his power stroke. Regardless, it doesn’t matter to the New … Continued
Didi Gregorius opens up the New York Yankees’ home opener with a home run that just clears the wall in right field. Didi Gregorius has a swing built for Yankee Stadium. The cleanup hitter is already giving Chris Archer fits in the New York Yankees’ home opener. After doubling in the second inning and scoring … Continued