The absence of Edwin Diaz in the Mets’ bullpen is a void the team probably won’t be able to fill until he eventually returns. And while everyone’s first thought is for general manager Billy Eppler to go out and make a deal, there’s no rush. Not having the best closer in baseball is not an … Continued
Anthony Volpe may be the Yankees’ Opening Day shortstop. This could really happen. The Bombers’ star prospect has the support of key decision-makers inside the organization, according to The Athletic, and he has a very real shot to make the club and win the job with the team about to head north. From the report: … Continued
Anthony Volpe has yet to make the big-league club, much less play a game. And yet ESPN is already to say he has the best chance of any player in the Yankees organization to be among the top-100 players in baseball over the next three years. The hype rolls on! From ESPN: The buzz around … Continued
If there’s one current player who draws the most ire from the Mets fan base, it’s definitely designated hitter/first baseman Darin Ruf. And sure, his performance hasn’t been great. But it’s just the whole sequence of events that’s led us to where we are. Instead of making a bigger splash at last year’s trade deadline, … Continued
This is not a soliloquy about how the Big East is restoring itself to glory or returning to its roots. I’m not going to say anything like “The Big East is back!” If you want a history lesson about the conference, go watch ESPN’s 30 for 30 on it. Forget the history and lore for … Continued
Anthony Volpe has done everything he can to make the Yankees’ Opening Day roster. And the Bombers’ brain trust seems inclined to wait until the last possible moment to reveal its decision with the star prospect. ‘ In the meantime, we get to participate in some excited speculation. One question that comes to mind: What … Continued
Mekhi Becton is not waiting for Aaron Rodgers’ Jets arrival to be official before getting into shape. THEY KNOW IM THE ONE ITS NO WAY THEY CAN STOP ME!!!!! GET THAT WORK IN!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/lMrWhmZwZu — Trending Topic 🤷🏾♂️ (@BigTicket73) March 23, 2023 Becton still has a long way to go before he can put the … Continued
The big guy expects to see the kid next week in the Bronx. Mike Francesa said Thursday he believes Anthony Volpe will make the Yankees’ Opening Day roster. The WFAN legend also reiterated his belief Volpe should be the starting shortstop and play every day if he does make the club. “He’s trying to make … Continued
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The Giants are the place to be for No. 3 and/or injury-prone wide receivers. Jamison Crowder is the newest name. The veteran signed with Big Blue on Thursday after missing 13 games last season with the Bills. And he has not played more than 12 games since 2019, when he was with the Jets. Crowder, … Continued
The Mets just announced details for the exclusive 100-seat speakeasy they’ve been working on beyond the right-field fence all winter. While the pictures look awesome, it’s only going to benefit a very small number of fans. The Cadillac Club at Payson’s will be limited to just 25-30 members. A front-row seat costs $25,000. With news … Continued
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There are certain players who will always give Mets fans agita whenever they hear their name. To be honest, there are probably too many of those to count. But one definitely on that list is Jed Lowrie. The infielder and 14-year MLB veteran is officially retiring from the game, as Susan Slusser of the San Francisco … Continued
Every Yankees fan knows the story of the feud between Reggie Jackson and then-captain Thurman Munson. Jackson showed up to spring training after signing a record contract in free agency. He then gave a now infamous interview with Robert Ward of SPORT magazine, with an even more infamous quote: “I’m the straw that stirs the … Continued
As I sit here and write this, MLB’s 2023 Opening Day festivities are one week away. The Mets will be getting their year started in Miami against the Marlins. Meanwhile, the Yankees will head north to the Bronx and welcome the San Francisco Giants to town. With the regular season on the horizon, each New … Continued
How will the Giants resolve their offensive and defensive line issues? Will they extend Andrew Thomas this offseason?
Did Mike Francesa write this eulogy for Dan Le Batard? "1 of the most famous moments in sports history, because…it happened in New York" "…was only a moment then he limped back to the locker room" "…only shot 2 shots the entire game & left" [Laughter] –Miami's LeBatard Show day after Willis Reed's death pic.twitter.com/g5vO171ddI … Continued
Yogi Berra is a beloved Yankee, even to those who never saw him play. Another former Yankee, Reggie Jackson, reinforced that when he was interviewed on SiriusXM’s “The Howard Stern Show” on Wednesday. Jackson made the appearance to promote his new documentary “Reggie,” which debuts on Amazon Prime on Friday. The legendary shock jock asked … Continued
While we wait for the Jets’ trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to become official, they’ve continued supplementing the roster for their new signal-caller. Could Odell Beckham Jr. be next? It previously seemed like a real possibility. Recent developments over the last couple of days are pointing to it actually coming to fruition, too. Here’s what … Continued
The most important Yankee — at least according to ESPN — has yet to throw a bullpen this spring. The Bombers’ season “hinges” on left-hander Carlos Rodon, according to the Worldwide Leader. When they signed Rodon to a six-year, $162 million deal this winter, the Yankees expected him to pair with Cole to create the … Continued
MLB has decided to stick with its pitch clock system, for the most part, with Opening Day a week away. Which is to be expected, given how well it has worked in spring training. But there is always room for improvement. The league is fine-tuning some things and those adjustments were outlined in a recent … Continued
WFAN’s sister station in Boston is embroiled in controversy after an on-air personality made a racist remark. From USA TODAY: A Boston sports radio talk show host is under fire for using an ethnic slur to describe ESPN personality Mina Kimes. During a segment on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” on Wednesday, co-hosts Greg Hill, … Continued
Spring training games technically don’t count. But that doesn’t mean players don’t get frustrated when things aren’t going their way. Just ask Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach about that. In fact, we don’t have to. We can just listen to this glorious hot mic moment on repeat instead: "I can't buy a fucking hit" -Daniel … Continued
Before the Mets took the field on Wednesday to face the Houston Astros, some roster moves were made. One of them involved top prospect Francisco Alvarez, who was officially optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to start the regular season. This isn’t surprising for a couple of reasons. The Mets traded James McCann this winter, but not … Continued
Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe has looked terrific throughout spring training. So good, in fact, that despite only playing a handful of games above Double-A, he’s convinced at least one teammate he’s ready for the big leagues. But once the 21-year-old finally lands in the Bronx, can he stick at shortstop? One American League scout … Continued
Watching Mets and Yankees games during the regular season has typically been pretty easy. It’s gotten even easier over the past couple of years with SNY and YES providing streaming options. Enjoying games that are aired on Apple TV+ won’t be as easy as it was in 2022. However, we’ve noticed a loophole or two … Continued
Move over, Reggie Bars. Aaron Judge has something else to celebrate aside from his new $340 million contract. The amazing concessions team at Yankee Stadium pooled its collective minds and resources together to name a new hamburger after him. Dubbed “The 99 Burger,” the sandwich features two wagyu patties with “new school” American cheese, special … Continued
Last week was a tough one for Mets fans. In the span of a couple of days, Edwin Diaz was lost for the year, and then Brandon Nimmo heavily limped off the field after an awkward slide into second base. Nimmo’s injury happened on Friday. So, it was a stressful weekend waiting for some legitimate … Continued
Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo needed a little juice, OK? The WFAN legend set the internet ablaze (as usual) Wednesday during his weekly residency on ESPN First Take. He closed out his rant segment with some footage showing he had great seats at a recent Bruce Springsteen show. And then he revealed he may have been … Continued
This guy showed up at Yankees camp on Tuesday. This man is CERTAIN he's on the team pic.twitter.com/G2NSj1OUPu — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 21, 2023 The man appears to be Mark Kirsch, according to Twitter. He’s the jerk who stole a Juan Soto home run ball from another fan last summer at a Royals game. … Continued
The Cincinnati Reds are too much of a laughingstock despite being one of MLB’s most storied franchises. It’s easy to forget the team dates back to the 19th century despite winning just five World Series titles. It sure seems it’s been that long since Cincinnati baseball was truly great. The last World Series appearance (and … Continued
Mike Francesa thinks the Anthony Volpe situation is straightforward. If the star shortstop prospect is ready, he makes the team. And if the New Jersey native ready, the Yankees play him. Every day. “I’ve hoped all along that the Yankees would make a commitment to Volpe when he deserved it,” the WFAN legend said on … Continued
The 2023 World Baseball Classic is officially in the books. While many Mets fans might still be feeling salty about what transpired (specifically regarding Edwin Diaz), it was an awesome spectacle. Watching passionate baseball get played in packed stadiums during the month of March was outstanding. Even with some late scratches, the Mets were well-represented … Continued
I was blessed to have a very Italian grandmother, who I’ve missed dearly for the past two-plus decades now. Among the many things I miss is having her feed me. Whenever my two siblings and I walked in the door to see her and my grandfather, her first comments after exchanging pleasantries were, “You must … Continued
Rick Pitino will lean into St. John’s basketball’s greatest resource — the right to call Madison Square Garden home. The Johnnies plan to play all Big East game at MSG next season and about a dozen games in total, Pitino told reporters Tuesday. He added he hopes to play at the Garden even more during … Continued
Knicks great Willis Reed, who authored one of the greatest moments in the city’s sporting history, has died. He was 80. Just received word that Willis Reed, 80, passed this morning. He has suffered from congestive heart problems over the past year or so, and was going through rehab to walk. Loved everything about Willis! … Continued
Was starting pitcher Frankie Montas healthy or not when the Yankees acquired him at the trade deadline last summer? The hurler recently said he wasn’t. General manager Brian Cashman responded by saying all signs pointed to him being healthy. Then, of course, the poor performance began. That was followed by a stint on the injured … Continued
It’s hard to match the Los Angeles Dodgers and their ability to consistently build winning baseball teams. Los Angeles has made the playoffs in ten consecutive seasons. The last time they finished below second place in the NL West was 2011. What’s crazier is the Dodgers won 106 games in 2021 and still had to … Continued
Only in New York, folks. Only in New York. From The Post: Page Six hears that a serial pooper has been stalking the halls of the legendary Shubert Theater — and the last time they struck, a turd appeared in the aisle near Hillary and Chelsea Clinton at “Some Like It Hot.” A source close … Continued
Citi Field has been undergoing numerous changes and improvements ahead of the 2023 season. A lot of focus has been on the Mets’ new — and gigantic — scoreboard. I mean, how can it not be, right? But another cool thing coming to Queens for Mets home games this year is an exclusive speakeasy club … Continued
A tough new batch of results for Michael Kay and the self-proclaimed “best sports talk show in the country.” WFAN’s Craig Carton and Evan Roberts expanded their ratings lead over ESPN Radio New York’s Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg in February, according to The Post. Carton and Roberts had a 7.2 share among men ages … Continued
Thanks to the way the Mets built their roster this past winter, they entered spring training without a ton of burning questions. The one spot on the diamond with a chance to change before Opening Day, though? That always seemed to be third base with Brett Baty giving Eduardo Escobar a run for his money. … Continued
SlamBall — the basketball-football fusion played on trampolines during the early 2000s — formally announced its revival Tuesday. And with big plans, too. From the press release: SlamBall, the fast-paced, gravity-defying sport that combines elements of basketball, football and trampolines, recently closed an $11 million Series A round … The professional league will officially “bounce … Continued
Anthony Volpe will play shortstop for the Yankees at some point in 2023. It is just a question of when the New Jersey native makes his long-anticipated MLB debut. It is very possible that Volpe could crack the Yankees’ Opening Day lineup. He’s been playing shortstop regularly in spring training games and regularly operates out … Continued
Baseball has looked much different during spring training. That’s due to a bunch of new rule changes that have gone into effect, including a limit on shifts and a pitch clock. But with Opening Day on the horizon, could MLB make tweaks to some rules? It’s possible. Evan Drellich of The Athletic reported that changes could be … Continued
St. Francis exited the college sports world Monday in shocking fashion. Which means the Northeast Conference will get the conference realignment wheels cranking again. The NEC will now be an eight-team league after the Brooklyn school shutters its athletics department at the end of the academic year. That means it almost assuredly has to add … Continued
We are still three years out from Munetaka Murakami moving to our shores permanently. And potentially taking up residence in the Bronx. But in the meantime, the two-time Central League MVP will do stuff like this — a two-run, walk-off double to lift Japan to a 6-5 win over Mexico and a date with Team … Continued