With the New York Mets bringing Jason Vargas into the rotation, they should use Zack Wheeler to bolster their bullpen. After the New York Mets signed left-hander Jason Vargas to a two-year, $16 million deal on Friday, manager Mickey Callaway now has more depth in the starting rotation and a good innings-eater to help a staff … Continued
Hey, @Yankees fans … @Giancarlo818 has reported to camp early. pic.twitter.com/eEk1s8aMus — YES Network (@YESNetwork) February 16, 2018 With Giancarlo Stanton arriving to New York Yankees spring training early, the media came in droves just to hear what the slugger had to say. Is he ready or not for the spotlight in the Bronx? When … Continued
Manny Machado is great, but Miguel Andújar has the ability at the plate to be next star player for the New York Yankees. New York Yankees fans envision Manny Machado manning the hot corner for the Bronx Bombers in the spring of 2019. That dream, which may not come to fruition, is at best a year … Continued
It’s no secret that many fans and pundits think the New York Giants should take a quarterback with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Let’s take a closer look at one of the options for Big Blue, Josh Rosen. Over the past few weeks, several mock drafts have come out with the … Continued
The New York Yankees arguably have the deepest lineup in all of baseball. but the question everyone is asking is who should bat second—Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton? With Spring Training officially underway, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone will get his first chance to look at his team. But how should he construct his … Continued
The New York Knicks should roll with Emmanuel Mudiay and Frank Ntilikina in their starting backcourt. The New York Knicks are in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, are playing without Kristaps Porzingis and are bound to be in position to potentially have a top-five pick in this year’s NBA Draft; it’s time for them … Continued
There’s lots to cover in New York Mets camp. Juan Lagares has a new swing, Tim Tebow has new merch and Todd Frazier has a new spot in the lineup? Double Vision Annual #Mets spring training shirsey update: 2 Tebows for sale. pic.twitter.com/jLWPjEHHOA — Ken Davidoff (@KenDavidoff) February 16, 2018 No, your eyes aren’t playing … Continued
Could Kirk Cousins get a fully guaranteed deal from the New York Jets? Plus college football quarterback rankings. The Kirk Cousins sweepstakes will prove to be one of the highest bidding wars in NFL history. If you thought the Cousins money talks would stop after being the highest paid player in NFL History, then you were … Continued
There was a time when teams feared facing the New York Knicks, especially in Madison Square Garden. Young Knicks fans have no memory of when MSG was the place to be. It’s been a while since I remember watching a New York Knicks game with anticipation of excitement. I go back to their second-round series … Continued
Drafting a top corner infield prospect, even a year early, can set your fantasy baseball team up for long-term success. Corner infielders can be the backbone of your fantasy team. There are some names on this list that can be keepers for the next five years and help lead you to fantasy glory. When it … Continued
He might have all the talent in the world, but the 2018 NFL season will be crucial for New York Giants’ wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Odell Beckham Jr. is the New York Giants most prominent offensive player. Without him, they’re one of the league’s worst offenses. And the other-worldly talent has a lot to play for … Continued
Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie wins it for the guards as he takes home the NBA Skills Competition to the Big Apple. For the second straight season, the NBA All-Star Taco Bell Skills Competition is coming back to the five boroughs. One year after New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porizngis accomplished the feat, … Continued
The New York Jets have never been known as a trailblazing franchise, but Kirk Cousins could be changing that. It’s no secret that NFL players don’t get fully guaranteed contracts. But the New York Jets are supposedly willing to make that fact obsolete for Kirk Cousins, according to a report from Mike Florio of Pro … Continued
Asked how confident he is that he can play this year, David Wright responded: "I don't know." #Mets pic.twitter.com/S8O2QVVjXL — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 17, 2018 New York Mets captain David Wright met with the press in Port St. Lucie on Saturday and the results were heartbreaking. Say what you will about David Wright, but … Continued
The New York Rangers are heading in a new direction this year, leaving us time to reflect on the last 13 years. The idea of the New York Rangers going through a rebuild or a retooling phase is one that most fans did not anticipate this season. General manager Jeff Gorton and team president Glen … Continued
The New York Rangers hoped to find their first win on a three-game road trip in Ottawa. They’re still searching after losing 6-3 to the Senators. New York Rangers 6 (27-27-5 59 pts.) Ottawa Senators 3 (21-27-9 51 pts.) NYR Goal Scorers: Grabner (24), Zibanejad (17) PPG, Grabner (25) OTT Goal Scorers: Stone (19), Oduya (4), Duchene (15), Brassard (17), … Continued
The New York Rangers are struggling and Henrik Lundqvist appears to be frustrated with someone on the bench as he apparently stares down Alain Vigneault as he leaves the ice. The New York Rangers continue to play poor, uninspired hockey in front of Henrik Lundqvist. It is only getting worse and Lundqvist appears to be fed … Continued
In what should come as no surprise to anyone, St. John’s announced that guard Marcus LoVett has officially left the program. All season long, St. John’s fans have wondered how good the team would be if they had Marcus LoVett play with Shamorie Ponds for a full season. LoVett was ruled out for the year back … Continued
The New York Giants have their 2018 coaching staff in place and there are some new faces. Who are these guys? New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur has his coaching staff in place for the 2018 season. While there are some familiar faces who previously worked under Ben McAdoo, such as running backs coach Craig Johnson, tight … Continued
Houston’s Justin Verlander isn’t buying the claim that the New York Yankees are the American League’s best. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is no stranger to making waves in New York, and he did just that on MLB Network, saying that “there’s no way you can’t think that the Yankees are the team to beat in … Continued
The New York Mets have been active from beginning to end this winter, but what does their collection of signings garner in terms of a grade? Mets sign free agent LHP Jason Vargas to two-year deal https://t.co/FO12bqid5t pic.twitter.com/HPeRwY4BGo — SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2018 Not only will Vargas add an All-Star to an already incredibly talented group … Continued
The New York Giants are prepared to make Andrew Norwell the highest paid guard in NFL history, according to reports. Offensive line issues have plagued the New York Giants for the past few seasons and it appears new general manager Dave Gettleman is wasting no time to fix those problems. It’s being reported that he is … Continued
For the first time since taking a cheap shot from Nashville’s Alexei Emelin on Feb. 3, New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal was back on the ice with his teammates on Friday. Marc Staal, who has spent his entire 11-year career with the New York Rangers, returned to practice on Friday. Staal has been out of … Continued
The New York Yankees have a unique opportunity to try again with Chad Green what once failed with Joba Chamberlain. And, once again, they are likely to make the same mistake. I never thought I would see this day again. “They’ll never make this mistake again!,” I said. “They’ll learn from what they did to … Continued
After all these years, New York Knicks legend Bernard King’s scoring prowess still ranks among the greats of all-time. Perhaps scoring 50 points in an NBA game isn’t quite the novelty that it once was. Kevin Durant accomplished the feat Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, but this season, a surprising number of players … Continued
New Jersey Devils great Patrik Elias joins Schwartz on Sports to discuss the retiring of his number 26 at the Prudential Center. It is the highest honor that a team can bestow upon a player. Only the best of the best can get their number retired by a sports franchise and in the case of … Continued
Garth Snow believes that his job as New York Islanders general manager is safe.
The New Jersey Devils currently hold the first wild-card position. With the NHL trade deadline, just nine days out it will be interesting to see what they do at the deadline. The New Jersey Devils currently sit in a spot that most people didn’t expect. With just nine days until the NHL trade deadline, the … Continued
Despite their 3-13 record, the New York Giants didn’t finish last in everything in the NFC East last season. NFL.com gave the Giants 2017 rookie class, the highest grade amongst teams in the NFC East with a B+. So this is something Giants fans can boast about as the future does look bright. These are … Continued
The New York Rangers head to Ottawa to face the Senators this afternoon as Pavel Buchnevich is set to return to the lineup. New York Rangers (27-6-5, 59 Pts.) Ottawa Senators (20-27-9, 49 Pts.) Television: MSG Network Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Canada The New York Rangers had a lot going on Friday as they … Continued
The New York Jets are in good hands with Rick Dennison. Plus why the Jets have all the money they need. In case you missed it last week, the New York Jets made their final adjustments to their 2018 coaching staff. While the big news saw Jeremy Bates promoted to offensive coordinator, there were other maneuvers, including … Continued
Trading captain Ryan McDonagh is a necessary evil for a retooling New York Rangers franchise, but doing so is going to be excruciating. These are uncertain and confusing times for the New York Rangers, from the players on the ice to the fans in the stands to perhaps even the men in the front office … Continued
Los Angeles Angles star Mike Trout isn’t the biggest Philadelphia Eagles fan in baseball, according to New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle. If you’re a football fan, then you probably know that Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. However New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle believes that he’s a … Continued
Mickey Callaway Solemnly Swears He Will Not Dry Hump His Pitchers pic.twitter.com/c1jHpfw4SM — The Mets Newsletter (@metsnewsletter) February 14, 2018 New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway loves his team but he won’t be dry humping his pitchers. During his introductory press conference New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said that he was going to love … Continued
In the blink of an eye, Brendan Smith went from valued New York Rangers defenseman to the AHL. What happened? The New York Rangers and Brendan Smith have been having their struggles throughout the 2017-2018 season. Despite the Rangers giving Smith a four-year, $17.4 million deal, he came to camp out of shape, underperformed, was … Continued
Miguel Andujar will be in the majors very soon and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is right about the American League going through Houston, according to New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. The New York Yankees still need a third baseman since Todd Frazier went to the New York Mets. Right now, Miguel Andujar is … Continued
The New York Mets haven’t made a ton of flashy moves this offseason, but they’ve still filled their needs. Now they tackle another, by adding another starting pitcher to the fold. The New York Mets may not be dropping anyone’s jaw with their offseason moves, but they are certainly checking off boxes. Power bat in … Continued
Brooklyn based Franklin Group delivers promotional items to sports teams locally and around the country. The most important thing about going to a sporting event is the actual game itself. You’re always a lot happier leaving the stadium or arena if your favorite team wins the game, but that experience is never a guarantee. These … Continued
There’s a new name at the quarterback position that could make sense for the New York Jets in 2018, AJ McCarron. Parents always ask their kids, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Regardless of the child’s answer, the immediate follow-up response is, “You better have a backup plan.” I reiterate this … Continued
Here are the frontrunners for some of the most prestigious NBA awards as the All-Star break arrives. There are some fresh faces that could be taking home the hardware. The 2017-18 season has featured many captivating moments and players. Here are the frontrunners for some of the most prominent NBA Awards as the All-Star break is upon … Continued
The New York Mets are getting an All-Star caliber bat in Adrian Gonzalez at a bargain price. He will have to rediscover his 2016 form while avoiding the problems that plagued him in 2017. Adrian Gonzalez, signed by the New York Mets off the scrapheap in January, has seen his career take something of a nosedive … Continued
Pitchers and catchers started to report to Spring Training on Monday, despite many of baseball’s elite still without a team to play for. In what will go down as one of the most notorious free agency periods ever, the market has been extremely slow, even as Spring Training has now opened to all 30 teams. … Continued
The Red Storm took a major blow to its 2018 recruiting class with the loss of forward J’Raan Brooks, but how much will it affect them in the future? On the court, the St. John’s Red Storm have won four straight games and have had some monumental upsets along the way. Despite all of that positivity, … Continued
When New York Rangers Chris Kreider realized the severity of his injury, the main concern was his health, not hockey. Now he can’t wait to get back with his team. “I don’t think I took this for granted ever, but it definitely makes you grateful for everything you have.” – New York Rangers Chris Kreider New … Continued
Spring training might be underway, but that doesn’t mean the New York Mets are done adding to their 2018 roster. It’s easy to forget, but Jason Vargas once pitched for the New York Mets. Back in 2007, the then-24-year-old made two starts for the Amazin’s, going 0-1 with a 12.19 ERA and 1.84 WHIP, allowing … Continued
Would you take one of the most dominant relievers from a season ago and attempt to stretch him out as a starter? Apparently, the Yankees and Aaron Boone are doing just that. When a baseball team has as much success as the New York Yankees did a season ago, it’s hard not to reflect on … Continued
Here are the top free agents the New York Jets should avoid. Plus what running back prospects they should be keeping an eye on. If the New York Jets want to go back to the playoffs and do so without a paid ticket, they need to fix several issues. That, of course, includes their running … Continued
Johnny Manziel will be playing in a developmental league this spring as he continues his attempt to return to the NFL. Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is returning to football, at least for a couple of weeks. Manziel announced on Wednesday that he will be joining the Spring League, which runs in Austin Texas from … Continued