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Mets’ Max Scherzer takes anti-deGrom approach for upcoming opt-out

Yankees prospect strikes out 3 MVP Award winners in live BP session

Matt Musico

Spring training is officially here, and that’s a beautiful thing. Winter always feels too long, so it’s nice to see players start performing baseball activities across Arizona and Florida. The Yankees, like all other clubs, won’t start playing spring-training games until this upcoming weekend. So, we’re forced to be satisfied with watching bullpens, batting practice, … Continued

Paul O’Neill’s YES broadcast booth vaccine saga is finally over

James Kratch

Paul O’Neill will be back in the building. The Yankees great and YES Network analyst will call Bombers games from the broadcast booth in 2023, according to Newsday. O’Neill worked remotely for the entire 2022 season due to the network’s coronavirus vaccination policy — YES required the jab for in-person business and O’Neill reportedly refused … Continued

USFL drops draft hammer on New Jersey Generals (of Ohio)

James Kratch

Fresh off a successful first weekend for the revived XFL, the USFL has given the world yet another reason to not take it that seriously. The second-year spring football league — its season starts in April — announced Monday that it will hold its first-ever college player draft on Tuesday. Buried in the press release: … Continued

Tim McCarver told you the story of baseball

Josh Benjamin

Former MLB catcher and veteran broadcaster Tim McCarver died of heart failure on Thursday. He was 81 years old. We mourn the passing of Tim McCarver, an All-Star catcher and decorated baseball broadcaster for generations of fans. He was 81. https://t.co/af8eb0Yyuf pic.twitter.com/6P9LLlDMJD — MLB (@MLB) February 16, 2023 Prior to his Hall of Fame broadcasting … Continued

Former Mets, Yankees voice Tim McCarver dies at 81

James Kratch

Tim McCarver, who had a 21-year playing career as a catcher and first baseman before becoming a revered television analyst for the Mets, Yankees and nationally, has died. He was 81. McCarver played in over 1,900 games across four decades, mostly with the Cardinals and Phillies. He debuted for St. Louis near the end of … Continued

Mets’ Kodai Senga proving to be an adventurous pizza eater

Matt Musico

Mets pitchers and catchers reported for spring training in Port St. Lucie on Wednesday. One of several players already in PSL, though, is starting pitcher Kodai Senga. He’s been getting adjusted to life in America, which includes trying out different kinds of food. Senga sat down for a 37-minute interview with Rob Friedman (AKA Pitching … Continued

Yankees give Brett Gardner’s spring training locker away

James Kratch

To the Yankees fans still holding out hope for a miraculous Brett Gardner return: It is time to accept reality. From The Athletic: For years, Brett Gardner held the second-best location — the back-right corner, opposite of (Aaron) Judge. His (spring training) locker was vacant last year as the Yankees kept open the possibility of … Continued

Mets joined by 5 other teams who are interested in Zack Britton

Matt Musico

After a historically expensive offseason, most of the heavy lifting for the Mets’ roster is done ahead of Opening Day. But that doesn’t mean general manager Billy Eppler isn’t still trying to cook, ya know. One area of New York’s roster that’s most likely to get another upgrade during spring training is the bullpen. It’s … Continued

No reason for Yankees panic move after Frankie Montas blow

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees started spring training on a sour note when it was announced starter Frankie Montas would have shoulder surgery and miss most of the season. Not even one preseason game in, and they are already down their fifth starter. It’s another bad look for general manager Brian Cashman. He gambled on upside despite the … Continued