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WFAN’s parent company remains in financial peril

James Kratch

Audacy has fought off bankruptcy so far amid a significant downturn. But if things don’t turn around soon for WFAN’s parent company, some fear it could be goodnight da lights. From Philadelphia Business Journal: CEO David Field believes Audacy’s short-term pain will result in long-term gain. In light of another quarter of sagging revenue and … Continued

Giants’ Saquon Barkley may have overplayed his hand

James Kratch

It has been a quiet 10 days on the Saquon Barkley front. The Giants hit the running back with the franchise tag on March 7 after re-signing Daniel Jones at the tag deadline buzzer. There were initial reports a deal could happen before the start of the new league year. But that did not happen. It has … Continued

Michael Kay got a bag to stay at ESPN Radio New York

James Kratch

Michael Kay cited “unfinished business” as a motivation to eschew retirement and re-sign with ESPN Radio New York. But you have to think the money helped move things along too. Kay will cash in after deciding to remain the station’s afternoon drive anchor. ESPN has given him a new multi-year deal with an annual seven-figure … Continued

Michael Kay re-signs with ESPN Radio New York, will not retire

James Kratch

Michael Kay is staying put. The Yankees television voice and ESPN Radio New York host said Thursday — in somewhat of a surprise — that he has signed a contract extension and will continue leading the station’s afternoon drive program. “After much deliberation, sleepless nights, talking with my family, back and forth, I don’t want … Continued

ESNY’s 2023 MLB Preview: Who knows what to expect from Diamondbacks?

Josh Benjamin

Two decades ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks were baseball’s hotshot expansion franchise, two years removed from a World Series upset over the mighty New York Yankees. Two decades later, the Snakes are long de-fanged. A late September visit to Yankee Stadium seems almost meaningless. The Diamondbacks have made the playoffs just four times since their unprecedented … Continued

Steve Cohen circles Mets’ wagons after Edwin Diaz news

James Kratch

Steve Cohen has sent many memorable tweets. His latest may be his most important one yet. The Mets owner has circled the wagons in the wake of Edwin Diaz’s freak patellar injury — one that is expected to sideline the All-Star closer for the entire 2023 season. Cohen’s message was clear: The Amazins’ championship aspirations … Continued

Yankees’ Aaron Boone taking weekly radio hit to Jomboy Media

Josh Benjamin

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is making new strides in the sports talk world. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that starting March 26, Boone will make a weekly appearance on Jomboy Media’s “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast. “I thought it was a really interesting opportunity, and a cool idea,” Boone told the paper. “These guys … Continued

Edwin Diaz out for season: Mets’ backup plan already underway

Matt Musico

We already knew Mets manager Buck Showalter wasn’t thrilled with so many of his players participating in the World Baseball Classic this year. Unfortunately, his worry has been validated twice so far during the tournament. First, it was Brooks Raley leaving Team USA with a hamstring injury. Now, it’s Edwin Diaz with what looks like … Continued

ESNY’s 2023 MLB Preview: Save the White Sox from themselves

Josh Benjamin

It’s hard to pinpoint just what has kept the White Sox from building sustained success, despite an overall good player development model. Think about it. Even when Chicago has been at its worst since catching fire en route to winning the World Series in 2005, they’ve still managed to have exciting young players. For example, … Continued

There is nothing wrong with reporters texting Aaron Rodgers

James Kratch

One of the side plots to Aaron Rodgers’ big Jets reveal on Pat McAfee’s program Wednesday: His recent snarky text to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and his continued campaign crapping on the NFL scoop-industrial complex and its prominent nugget merchants. Confirming Aaron Rodgers’ report: pic.twitter.com/XRhhd58Qm5 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023 A few thoughts: • … Continued

Yankees find new way to be cheap: No free wi-fi on team plane!

Josh Benjamin

Don’t ask Hal Steinbrenner or Brian Cashman for the Wi-Fi password at Yankee Stadium. In fact, don’t even ask them for Wi-Fi period. A report from Sports Illustrated’s Stephanie Apstein names the Yankees, valued by Forbes at $6 billion, as unique penny-pinchers. Along with a few other teams, the Yankees make their players pay for … Continued

Yankees’ Opening Day pitching matchup is set

James Kratch

It will be Gerrit Cole and Logan Webb on Opening Day in the Bronx, as expected. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Cole is being lined up to get the ball March 30. The Giants have already said Webb will be their starter for the season opener. This will be Cole’s fourth consecutive Opening Day … Continued

Reddit user compares Yankees’ Brett Gardner to Honus Wagner

Matt Musico

It’s been well established around these here webpages at ESNY that the people still love former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner. He hasn’t played for New York since 2021. However, it took the Yankees until this spring to give his locker away. The Bombers let Aaron Hicks take over ownership of it, which irked a bunch … Continued

Aaron Rodgers gave Jets a 4-player NFL Free Agency wish list

Matt Musico

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t officially a member of the Jets yet. However, signs are certainly pointing towards that happening in the near future. We’ve been seeing some context clues in recent days. The Jets have been diligent in clearing cap space, which, we’d assume would be to make room for Rodgers’ $15-plus million salary cap … Continued