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Bryan Reynolds doesn’t want to talk about Yankees

Bryan Reynolds doesn’t want to talk about Yankees

James Kratch

The Yankees — and a whole host of other teams — would like to trade for Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds. So Randy Miller, who covers the Bombers for NJ.com, scooted over from Tampa to Bradenton to go chat with Reynolds at Pittsburgh’s camp. A game of hide-and-seek ensued. From NJ.com: A few minutes later, … Continued

‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ were always destined to break up?

James Kratch

Mike Francesa did not take the bait when asked about the current state of sports talk radio. But he did answer this side question while answering listener email on a recent BetRivers podcast: Could a radio station pay two big personalties these days? The WFAN legend’s answer was interesting. And it suggested that even if … Continued

Mike Francesa says Aaron Rodgers is acting like a ‘weirdo’

James Kratch

Mike Francesa is handwaving Aaron Rodgers’ nonsense. The WFAN legend called out the mercurial Packers quarterback for his eclectic offseason behavior on his latest BetRivers podcast. “I think the way he has handled it has been utterly ridiculous,” Francesa said. “It’s made him look foolish. Say nothing until you’re ready to say something. This whole … Continued

Anthony Volpe leads off spring training game with home run (Video)

Josh Benjamin

Anthony Volpe, the Yankees‘ No. 1 prospect and potential Opening Day shortstop, started Thursday’s game against the Pirates in Bradenton with a literal blast. Facing Mitch Keller, Volpe launched a home run deep to left field. StatCast measured it at 394 feet. Lead-off launch from AV!@Volpe_Anthony 💪 pic.twitter.com/wRs7S8V2iB — New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 2, … Continued

Here is your 1st look at Patrick Kane in a Rangers uniform

James Kratch

Patrick Kane skating @TheGarden ! @NYRangers pic.twitter.com/SXooR1kNq9 — Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) March 2, 2023 Well, a morning skate uniform. But still. Patrick Kane is on the ice at Madison Square Garden as a member of the Rangers. NBC-4’s Bruce Beck — the nicest and hardest-working man in New York sports media — has captured the … Continued

Nets have had ‘zero’ talks about shutting down Ben Simmons

James Kratch

Nets coach Jacques Vaughn said the team has had “zero” discussions about shutting down Ben Simmons for the rest of the season, refuting a random Twitter “report” that gained some steam. But does that even mean anything? Simmons hasn’t played in two weeks and hasn’t scored in double figures in over a month. His minutes … Continued

ESNY’s 2023 MLB Preview: Can Phillies keep up with Mets?

Josh Benjamin

It’s almost too easy for New York fans to hate on Philadelphia and all of its teams. We all know the time-tested greatest hits. Eagles fans are disgusting and classless. Flyers fans are a special kind of awful. The 16 remaining actual Sixers fans are especially annoying, and so are all Philadelphia teams. That is, … Continued

ESNY’s 2023 MLB preview: Tigers are finally rebuilding

Josh Benjamin

The Tigers, much like their home city of Detroit, can be old school almost to a fault. The team’s front office is only just fully embracing analytics. Similarly, the Motor City herself has finally accepted the auto industry has changed. This makes the Tigers franchise much like your dad’s old ’69 Dodge Charger that he … Continued

ESNY’s MLB 2023 Preview: Red Sox are no longer a threat

Josh Benjamin

It’s sad to say, but the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry will lose some of its competitive fire this year. In fact, it’s been gone for longer than we realize despite some iconic moments. The Bucky Dent home run. Aaron Boone’s legendary AL pennant-clinching blast 25 years later. Boston reversing the curse in 2004 and subsequently winning … Continued

ESNY’s 2023 MLB Preview: Are Padres building a dynasty?

Josh Benjamin

The San Diego Padres are out to show that last year’s trip to the NLCS was no fluke. They’re building a dynasty and want to make sure everyone’s paying attention. This winter, “Slam Diego” dished out over $800 million in both free agency deals and contract extensions. The most recent instance came on Sunday when … Continued