We know what the Giants offered Saquon Barkley in terms of average annual salary (and what they have since rescinded). But the true measure of an NFL contract — the guaranteed money — remains an unknown. And that speaks volumes about what likely happened between the team and the star running back, and about where … Continued
The Yankees are firmly entrenched in the newest version of Yankee Stadium. New York’s current home has been around since 2009. While the organization hasn’t appeared in a World Series in more than a decade, they also christened the place with a title during its inaugural year. It doesn’t matter how much time passes, though. … Continued
We are under two weeks away from the NFL draft. And the conventional wisdom about the Giants is beginning to change. Everyone thought general manager Joe Schoen would target a wide receiver in the first round. Especially after he spent all of March giving modest deals to No. 3 wideouts. But it sounds like this … Continued
The Yankees and Twins playing each other is very often an ALDS preview and this first four-game series sure was. There was just one key difference this time. Unlike most series, the Twins showed up and took the first two games. The best part, both teams face off again at Target Field in a week’s … Continued
The Yankees entered Sunday afternoon’s finale against the Minnesota Twins looking for a split of their four-game series. That’s exactly what happened as Gerrit Cole dominated — both on the mound and in the dugout. His complete-game, 10-strikeout performance helped the Yankees avoid a series loss. They remain the only MLB club to not lose … Continued
The Mets’ series finale win over the Oakland Athletics had a handful of twists and turns. And I’m not talking about the karaoke session that happened in the booth. However, this was just another opportunity for Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso to show how valuable they are to New York. Manager Buck Showalter’s squad jumped … Continued
The Giants and Jets started their respective offseason programs on Monday. Some notable names were not in attendance. Because of money. The Giants went back to work without Saquon Barkley (stewing over his franchise tag) and Dexter Lawrence (waiting for his big payday. And the Jets did not have Quinnen Williams in the building for … Continued
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As the Mets found a way to beat the Athletics to sweep their three-game set in Oakland, Gary Cohen and Ron Darling were on the call in the PIX11 booth. Not the original visiting team’s booth, but that’s a conversation for another day. The Mets’ SNY Twitter account caught Pete Alonso enjoying some music in … Continued
In hindsight, this was inevitable. Giancarlo Stanton’s hamstring tear is a problem for the Yankees for myriad reasons. Among them: The injury likely ensures Aaron Hicks will be on the roster indefinitely. Which means the avalanche of boos and strikeouts will continue. And it will get worse, actually, because he will play more. Oh, joy. … Continued
Mike Francesa is right. MetLife Stadium stinks. The WFAN legend was asked which venue is better — Citi Field or Yankee Stadium — via listener email on his latest BetRivers podcast. Francesa scored the fight in favor of the Amazins, saying “the Mets built a ballpark, the Yankees built a museum.” And then the big guy turned … Continued
While the 2022 NFL regular season ended with just one winning record for a squad playing at MetLife Stadium, New York football was the most fun it’s been in quite some time. The proof of that is in the pudding, too. And by pudding, I’m talking about attendance numbers for Jets and Giants home games. … Continued
Dexter Lawrence is the Giants’ contract extension priority at the moment, and understandably so. He has earned his payday, the sub-Aaron Donald defensive tackle market has been set by Jeffery Simmons and Big Blue can invest in the position with Leonard Williams likely off the books after this season. But general manager Joe Schoen has … Continued
The Mets have had their ups and downs over the first two-plus weeks of the 2023 regular season. But right now, we can definitely consider it an “up”. After all, they’re fresh off a sweep of the Oakland Athletics. With a 10-6 record, they’re one of seven clubs with double-digit wins. MLB’s new rules have … Continued
There is a possum living in the wall of the visiting television broadcast booth at the Oakland Coliseum. The Athletics have been unable to corral it. And the smell of its crap was so potent that SNY had to abandon ship last weekend and do the Mets’ three-game series against the A’s out of a … Continued
The Yankees sent starting pitcher Gerrit Cole to the mound on Sunday afternoon in the Bronx. Their hope was for a split of a four-game set with the Minnesota Twins before a day off on Monday. Cole delivered in dominant fashion — both on the mound and in the dugout. The right-hander stymied Twins hitters … Continued
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This was not your typical Yankees series against the friendly American League Central rival Twins. New York could only manage a series split this time after two stunning losses to open the four-game set. Minnesota made very clear this series would be different with nine first-inning runs on Thursday. They showed they were serious with … Continued
The Mets and Dodgers have faced off several times in recent years. I’m mostly thinking about bidding wars for free agents they’re both interested in. That plot will thicken even more once next winter rolls around. For now, the battle will happen between the lines. New York is coming off its first sweep of the … Continued
When the Mets decided third baseman Brett Baty should begin the 2023 season in Triple-A, the reasoning given by general manager Billy Eppler didn’t make sense. I mean, we knew it was only because they wanted to give Eduardo Escobar a chance to get himself going at the plate. That hasn’t happened. And for the … Continued
The Yankees have placed star slugger Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list with a strained hamstring. Aaron Boone first shared the news with former Reds and Nationals GM and current SiriusXM host Jim Bowden. Jon Heyman of the Post later confirmed Stanton’s injury and move to the IL. In a corresponding move, the Yankees called … Continued
It wasn’t pretty, but the Knicks got the job done in Cleveland and downed the Cavaliers in Game 1, 101-97. Julius Randle returned in a spectacular fashion. Jalen Brunson overcame three fouls in the first half and finished with 27 points. An all-around team effort carried New York to a much-needed road win to start … Continued
The New York Knicks may be at full strength after all for their first-round playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ian Begley of SNY reports star forward Julius Randle will play in Game 1 barring a setback during pregame warmups. Randle has not played since spraining his ankle in the Knicks’ 101-92 win over the … Continued
Domingo German had a dream bounce-back start for the Yankees on Saturday. Facing the Minnesota Twins, the veteran righty allowed one run in 6.1 innings with no walks and a career-high 11 strikeouts. Except that wasn’t the story of German’s outing. That occurred in the middle of the third and right before the top of … Continued
The Yankees began a four-game set against the Twins on Thursday. After two straight losses, things got better on Saturday. New York beat Minnesota 6-1, with the final runs of the afternoon coming off a Giancarlo Stanton double. Once Big G launched the following pitch from Jorge Alcala, it looked like the ball was destined for … Continued
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When free agency officially kicked off last winter, the Mets’ starting rotation was quite empty. Max Scherzer was the only veteran guaranteed to be back in 2023. Carlos Carrasco could’ve become a free agent, but New York decided to exercise his $14 million team option instead. It made sense from a logistical standpoint. We know … Continued
The Knicks and Cavaliers are gearing up for their first-round playoff series kicking off this weekend. Cleveland star Donovan Mitchell took to Instagram to hype himself up and Knicks wing Josh Hart had some, er, unique comments. Josh Hart is ready to face Spida in round one 😂 pic.twitter.com/fmMBeZgKL3 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 14, … Continued
Shortstop Francisco Lindor smacked a grand slam Friday night to give the Mets an early 6-0 lead over the A’s.
Anthony Volpe’s Yankees debut was highly anticipated. But once that happened, the world moved onto the next milestone for the star rookie shortstop: His first big-league home run … and his first John Sterling home run call. Volpe went yard Friday night against the Twins at Yankee Stadium. And Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the … Continued
After a 7-10 season that included six straight losses to end the year, the goal of this offseason was clear for the Jets. Make Zach Wilson the second-string quarterback and bring in a veteran that can get them over the hump. Team owner Woody Johnson said earlier this offseason that the Jets’ roster is “loaded” … Continued
Of course we are getting Knicks and Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Storylines aside, the teams are remarkably similar. Both are led by high-volume scoring point guards who showed up to their new teams ready to lead. The teams are also both extremely well-coached by Tom Thibodeau and J.B. Bickerstaff. And with … Continued
The Giants-Saquon Barkley contract drama is still alive and well, folks. It only stopped momentarily after New York agreed to an extension with quarterback Daniel Jones and slapped the $10.09 million franchise tag on the former Penn State Nittany Lion. There’s a chance things continue to get even juicier, too. Big Blue is beginning off-season … Continued
The 2023 MLB regular season is only two weeks old. But still, for certain players, there’s a big focus on next year. Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani falls into that bucket. That’s what happens when you’re both one of baseball’s best pitchers and among the game’s most feared power hitters. Ohtani is set … Continued
Bryan Reynolds wants to stay in Pittsburgh. And the star center fielder and the Pirates have agreed on money. And yet he still remains without a long-term extension. So those Yankees trade hopes remain alive. From The Post’s Jon Heyman: Sources say the Pirates are showing a willingness to move money around in the $100M, … Continued
How much of the Yankees game against the Twins did you watch on Thursday night? If you didn’t make it much further than the first inning, nobody would blame you. After two great starts, Jhony Brito imploded amid a nine-run first for Minnesota. It was 11-1 by the ninth, which paved the way for utility … Continued
Mike Lombardi sees a storm on the horizon for the Giants. The former NFL general manager has serious concerns about Big Blue’s culture given how the offseason has unfolded. The combination of quarterback Daniel Jones’ payday and ongoing contract situations with running back Saquon Barkley and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence have created a dangerous dynamic, … Continued
The Mets have had the definition of an up-and-down start to their 2023 campaign. That’s what happens when you post a 7-6 record through 13 games. And while watching New York heading west for a 10-game road trip is a minor buzzkill this early in the season, it could help them get on a roll. … Continued
The NFL is one big step closer to ridding itself of Daniel Snyder forever. From Sportico: Josh Harris has reached an agreement in principle to acquire the Washington Commanders for $6 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Harris owns the Devils and 76ers (and Crystal Palace of the Premier League). The $6 billion … Continued
Things are going pretty well for the Yankees right now. They enter Thursday’s action with an 8-4 record and a home matchup against the Minnesota Twins is on deck. While New York’s focus is on the present, it’s easy to also get excited about the future. You know, like with prospect Spencer Jones. The 6’6″ … Continued
How should general manager Joe Schoen address the contract situations of Saquon Barkley, Dexter Lawrence, and others?
While his pro football career hasn’t started the way he hoped, Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is essentially set for life thanks to his athletic ability. But if things don’t work out on the gridiron? The man already has a backup plan in place. Wilson was selected second overall by Gang Green in the 2021 NFL … Continued
One of my favorite things to do early in every MLB season is to overreact to hot starts by seeing what numbers players are on pace to finish with. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and his polar power are the subject of today’s conversation. During Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres, Pete slugged … Continued
The situation is always ripe for drama whenever the Yankees play the Guardians in the regular season or playoffs. The first regular season matchup was no different as the Yankees took two of three games. The Yankees performed well despite playing from behind all series. Monday’s loss just happened to be a close game when … Continued
Can the Knicks knock off the Cavaliers? The ESPN hoops braintrust believes it is possible. Seventeen of the Worldwide Leader’s NBA experts were paneled for their first-round playoff picks. Only four brave souls — Jerry Bembry, Nick Friedell, Jorge Sedano and Ramona Shelburne — have the Knicks winning. But the other 13 voters have them … Continued
A Yankees-Guardians series never disappoints, be it regular season or playoffs. For all we know, this three-game series in April is yet another postseason preview. In this case, New York won two of three to continue a great start to 2023. Cleveland took a late lead in the series opener and held off a Yankees … Continued