While we wait for the Jets’ trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to become official, they’ve continued supplementing the roster for their new signal-caller. Could Odell Beckham Jr. be next? It previously seemed like a real possibility. Recent developments over the last couple of days are pointing to it actually coming to fruition, too. Here’s what … Continued
The most important Yankee — at least according to ESPN — has yet to throw a bullpen this spring. The Bombers’ season “hinges” on left-hander Carlos Rodon, according to the Worldwide Leader. When they signed Rodon to a six-year, $162 million deal this winter, the Yankees expected him to pair with Cole to create the … Continued
MLB has decided to stick with its pitch clock system, for the most part, with Opening Day a week away. Which is to be expected, given how well it has worked in spring training. But there is always room for improvement. The league is fine-tuning some things and those adjustments were outlined in a recent … Continued
WFAN’s sister station in Boston is embroiled in controversy after an on-air personality made a racist remark. From USA TODAY: A Boston sports radio talk show host is under fire for using an ethnic slur to describe ESPN personality Mina Kimes. During a segment on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” on Wednesday, co-hosts Greg Hill, … Continued
Spring training games technically don’t count. But that doesn’t mean players don’t get frustrated when things aren’t going their way. Just ask Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach about that. In fact, we don’t have to. We can just listen to this glorious hot mic moment on repeat instead: "I can't buy a fucking hit" -Daniel … Continued
Before the Mets took the field on Wednesday to face the Houston Astros, some roster moves were made. One of them involved top prospect Francisco Alvarez, who was officially optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to start the regular season. This isn’t surprising for a couple of reasons. The Mets traded James McCann this winter, but not … Continued
Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe has looked terrific throughout spring training. So good, in fact, that despite only playing a handful of games above Double-A, he’s convinced at least one teammate he’s ready for the big leagues. But once the 21-year-old finally lands in the Bronx, can he stick at shortstop? One American League scout … Continued
Watching Mets and Yankees games during the regular season has typically been pretty easy. It’s gotten even easier over the past couple of years with SNY and YES providing streaming options. Enjoying games that are aired on Apple TV+ won’t be as easy as it was in 2022. However, we’ve noticed a loophole or two … Continued
Move over, Reggie Bars. Aaron Judge has something else to celebrate aside from his new $340 million contract. The amazing concessions team at Yankee Stadium pooled its collective minds and resources together to name a new hamburger after him. Dubbed “The 99 Burger,” the sandwich features two wagyu patties with “new school” American cheese, special … Continued
Last week was a tough one for Mets fans. In the span of a couple of days, Edwin Diaz was lost for the year, and then Brandon Nimmo heavily limped off the field after an awkward slide into second base. Nimmo’s injury happened on Friday. So, it was a stressful weekend waiting for some legitimate … Continued
Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo needed a little juice, OK? The WFAN legend set the internet ablaze (as usual) Wednesday during his weekly residency on ESPN First Take. He closed out his rant segment with some footage showing he had great seats at a recent Bruce Springsteen show. And then he revealed he may have been … Continued
This guy showed up at Yankees camp on Tuesday. This man is CERTAIN he's on the team pic.twitter.com/G2NSj1OUPu — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 21, 2023 The man appears to be Mark Kirsch, according to Twitter. He’s the jerk who stole a Juan Soto home run ball from another fan last summer at a Royals game. … Continued
The Cincinnati Reds are too much of a laughingstock despite being one of MLB’s most storied franchises. It’s easy to forget the team dates back to the 19th century despite winning just five World Series titles. It sure seems it’s been that long since Cincinnati baseball was truly great. The last World Series appearance (and … Continued
Mike Francesa thinks the Anthony Volpe situation is straightforward. If the star shortstop prospect is ready, he makes the team. And if the New Jersey native ready, the Yankees play him. Every day. “I’ve hoped all along that the Yankees would make a commitment to Volpe when he deserved it,” the WFAN legend said on … Continued
The 2023 World Baseball Classic is officially in the books. While many Mets fans might still be feeling salty about what transpired (specifically regarding Edwin Diaz), it was an awesome spectacle. Watching passionate baseball get played in packed stadiums during the month of March was outstanding. Even with some late scratches, the Mets were well-represented … Continued
I was blessed to have a very Italian grandmother, who I’ve missed dearly for the past two-plus decades now. Among the many things I miss is having her feed me. Whenever my two siblings and I walked in the door to see her and my grandfather, her first comments after exchanging pleasantries were, “You must … Continued
Rick Pitino will lean into St. John’s basketball’s greatest resource — the right to call Madison Square Garden home. The Johnnies plan to play all Big East game at MSG next season and about a dozen games in total, Pitino told reporters Tuesday. He added he hopes to play at the Garden even more during … Continued
Knicks great Willis Reed, who authored one of the greatest moments in the city’s sporting history, has died. He was 80. Just received word that Willis Reed, 80, passed this morning. He has suffered from congestive heart problems over the past year or so, and was going through rehab to walk. Loved everything about Willis! … Continued
Was starting pitcher Frankie Montas healthy or not when the Yankees acquired him at the trade deadline last summer? The hurler recently said he wasn’t. General manager Brian Cashman responded by saying all signs pointed to him being healthy. Then, of course, the poor performance began. That was followed by a stint on the injured … Continued
It’s hard to match the Los Angeles Dodgers and their ability to consistently build winning baseball teams. Los Angeles has made the playoffs in ten consecutive seasons. The last time they finished below second place in the NL West was 2011. What’s crazier is the Dodgers won 106 games in 2021 and still had to … Continued
Only in New York, folks. Only in New York. From The Post: Page Six hears that a serial pooper has been stalking the halls of the legendary Shubert Theater — and the last time they struck, a turd appeared in the aisle near Hillary and Chelsea Clinton at “Some Like It Hot.” A source close … Continued
Citi Field has been undergoing numerous changes and improvements ahead of the 2023 season. A lot of focus has been on the Mets’ new — and gigantic — scoreboard. I mean, how can it not be, right? But another cool thing coming to Queens for Mets home games this year is an exclusive speakeasy club … Continued
A tough new batch of results for Michael Kay and the self-proclaimed “best sports talk show in the country.” WFAN’s Craig Carton and Evan Roberts expanded their ratings lead over ESPN Radio New York’s Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg in February, according to The Post. Carton and Roberts had a 7.2 share among men ages … Continued
Thanks to the way the Mets built their roster this past winter, they entered spring training without a ton of burning questions. The one spot on the diamond with a chance to change before Opening Day, though? That always seemed to be third base with Brett Baty giving Eduardo Escobar a run for his money. … Continued
SlamBall — the basketball-football fusion played on trampolines during the early 2000s — formally announced its revival Tuesday. And with big plans, too. From the press release: SlamBall, the fast-paced, gravity-defying sport that combines elements of basketball, football and trampolines, recently closed an $11 million Series A round … The professional league will officially “bounce … Continued
Anthony Volpe will play shortstop for the Yankees at some point in 2023. It is just a question of when the New Jersey native makes his long-anticipated MLB debut. It is very possible that Volpe could crack the Yankees’ Opening Day lineup. He’s been playing shortstop regularly in spring training games and regularly operates out … Continued
Baseball has looked much different during spring training. That’s due to a bunch of new rule changes that have gone into effect, including a limit on shifts and a pitch clock. But with Opening Day on the horizon, could MLB make tweaks to some rules? It’s possible. Evan Drellich of The Athletic reported that changes could be … Continued
St. Francis exited the college sports world Monday in shocking fashion. Which means the Northeast Conference will get the conference realignment wheels cranking again. The NEC will now be an eight-team league after the Brooklyn school shutters its athletics department at the end of the academic year. That means it almost assuredly has to add … Continued
We are still three years out from Munetaka Murakami moving to our shores permanently. And potentially taking up residence in the Bronx. But in the meantime, the two-time Central League MVP will do stuff like this — a two-run, walk-off double to lift Japan to a 6-5 win over Mexico and a date with Team … Continued
The Mets are scheduled to host the Miami Marlins on April 6th for their home opener. As Justin Verlander presumably takes the mound for New York, Citi Field will look different compared to 2022. Among the changes that happened under team owner Steve Cohen’s watch is a much bigger scoreboard. We caught several glimpses of it … Continued
St. John’s had to hire Rick Pitino. And to its credit, it has. Now the return to glory begins. And it will come to fruition. He’s Rick Pitino. He’s going to win. And win big. There will be banners. Here we go. pic.twitter.com/G3VvzZYZ2L — ESNY (@EliteSportsNY) March 20, 2023 MORE ON ESNY: • WFAN’s parent … Continued
While we’re still in wait-and-see mode, all signs are pointing to four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers playing for the Jets in 2023. Once a trade between New York and the Green Bay Packers happens, there’s another piece of business to figure out. What number will Rodgers wear for Gang Green? Back when we were still … Continued
The Giants’ secondary has some question marks at a number of starting roles. What could the group look like next season?
St. John’s is trying to take the cheap route with Mike Anderson. The former Red Storm coach plans to file an arbitration lawsuit, according to ESPN, after the school fired him for cause in a blatant attempt to not pay the millions in scheduled salary owed him. From ESPN: Per his contract, Anderson would have … Continued
We’ve been focused on a possible reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the Giants since he became a free agent. That intensified when he publicly asked for New York to call his agent last week. But could OBJ be headed back to New York…to play for the Jets? According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, it … Continued
It’s safe to assume there’s no love lost between the Yankees and Houston Astros. Between the sign-stealing scandal and constantly getting ousted by them in the postseason, there’s plenty of frustration to go around. But sometimes, the most hated enemy can help you reach your goals. For the Yankees, that could mean alleviating a potential … Continued
Three years ago, the Washington Nationals were a Wild Card team who made a miracle run to a World Series win over the mighty Astros. Three years later, Washington is about as close to the bottom as they can get. The team lost 107 games in 2022 and entered full fire sale mode, trading beloved … Continued
MLB’s Opening Day is right around the corner. While Mets third baseman David Wright hasn’t suited up for a big-league game since September 2018, you can still watch him get on the field. In a video game. MLB The Show is adding several legends that you can play with in this year’s game. There’s a … Continued
Whenever Aaron Rodgers gets to town, he has a good meal waiting for him. The great Bo Dietl wants to take the expected-to-be Jets quarterback to Rao’s. And he has conveniently let The Post know. “As long as you ain’t a vegetarian, you come to New York and we are going to break your cherry,” … Continued
The Mets entered spring training with what looked like enviable pitching depth. Now as we approach Opening Day, it’s already getting tested in both the rotation and bullpen. Jose Quintana will be sidelined for the next few months. So, a competition for that final spot has bloomed between David Peterson and Tylor Megill. Both of … Continued
Whenever a Mets player goes down with an injury, Mets fans are internally programmed to assume the worst. It’s a reaction that’s been honed over the years. Did someone sneeze the wrong way? Get ready for that to somehow turn into season-ending surgery. It wasn’t like that very often in 2022, though. Outside of Jacob … Continued
It’s easy to miss just how good a player development system the Cleveland Guardians have. What’s more astounding is the team breaks several rules along the way. They stack their lineup with contact hitters who don’t strike out instead of power bats. They’ve been developing strong homegrown pitchers for over two decades. In another example, … Continued
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In case you missed it, some former Yankees cult heroes are back in baseball. Here in the city, former speedy second baseman Homer Bush is the new manager of the former Staten Island Yankees, now the FerryHawks. A two-hour drive down I-80, Shelley Duncan and his giant forearms are set to manage the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre … Continued
You can’t make this up, folks. It’s been barely a day since learning the Mets had lost Edwin Diaz for the year with a knee injury. Now, Brandon Nimmo has exited Friday’s Grapefruit League game with an injury of his own. Time to wrap all the Mets players in bubble wrap until Opening Day. We … Continued
Giants general manager Joe Schoen, in surprising fashion, has retained wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton.
Nobody loves life as a baseball player quite like Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar. Before joining Team Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic, the evidence was clear in Port St. Lucie. He’s probably still having a good time during the WBC. After all, Venezuela is 4-0 ahead of a win-or-go-home matchup against Team USA on … Continued
It’s been nearly a full 24 hours since news dropped that Edwin Diaz’s season was officially over. If you look around Mets Twitter, the wound is still fresh. Outside of wanting to cancel the World Baseball Classic so no other Mets players get hurt, there are plenty of overreactions. The most common one is the … Continued