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Aaron Rodgers hot stove update: Jets ready to go ‘all-out?’

Giants’ Joe Schoen keeps dropping Saquon Barkley exit hints

James Kratch

Sure, this could all be the Art of the Big Blue Deal. But when you add up all the anecdotal evidence, it certainly feels like Saquon Barkley’s Giants future is in real doubt. The latest inkling: Joe Schoen’s meeting with reporters Wednesday at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. The general manager reiterated his desire … Continued

We have more details about Arena Football League’s revival

James Kratch

The Arena Football League has officially risen from the ashes. The formal press release came out Wednesday, two weeks after a soft launch of sorts with an updated Twitter account and bare-bones website. The AFL utilized both the Undertaker meme AND the Michael Jordan fax graphic in the roll-out, so you know they are serious. … Continued

Kudos to ‘Good Morning Football’ for putting Tom Brady’s retirement in perspective

James Kratch

This is real. Not a deepfake! https://twitter.com/kylepaganCB/status/1620833919460577280 Look, Shaun O’Hara obviously meant no malice here, comparing Tom Brady’s second retirement to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The former Giants center is a good guy who has made a nice second career for himself. The extent of his consequences should be … Continued

Just more proof the Giants’ wide receiver room is in need of a makeover

Matt Musico

It didn’t take in-depth analysis to see the Giants didn’t have the NFL’s best wide receiver room. Between underperformance (Kenny Golloday) and injury (Wan’Dale Robinson, Sterling Shepard), Big Blue was left with Darius Slayton and Isaiah Hodgins as the main targets for quarterback Daniel Jones. They took advantage of that opportunity. Slayton was the Giants’ … Continued

Yankees add former outfielder as assistant hitting coach

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees have filled the one remaining hole on their coaching staff. The team announced Monday morning that it had hired former big league outfielder Brad Wilkerson as the new assistant hitting coach. https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1620089508065837058 Wilkerson takes over for veteran coach and former Yankees prospect Hensley “Bam-Bam” Muelens, who left to become the Rockies’ hitting coach. … Continued

Why Pete Alonso should be Mets’ next $200 million player

Matt Musico

With Spring Training fast approaching, many Mets fans have had one final request to finish off a memorable offseason. It includes both Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso signing extensions to remain in Queens for the foreseeable future. Friday afternoon brought news of the Mets and McNeil agreeing to a four-year extension worth $50 million. Based … Continued

Can Yankees package Isiah Kiner-Falefa in Gleyber Torres deal?

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees are reportedly shopping Gleyber Torres to clear their infield logjam, and there’s one opportunity that’s flying right under the radar. What if general manager Brian Cashman used trading Torres as a vehicle for also moving Isiah Kiner-Falefa? Maybe offer two infielders for the price of one prospect as opposed to two? Granted, this … Continued

Who cares about Empire State Building’s dopey Eagles light stunt?

James Kratch

Fly @Eagles Fly! We’re going Green and White in honor of the Eagles NFC Championship Victory. pic.twitter.com/RNiwbCIkt7 — Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) January 29, 2023 No, really. HOOK HAIRS! The Empire State Building illuminated itself with Eagles colors for a few hours after the NFC title game. Cue a wave of performative outrage (trademark Michael … Continued

Quinnen Williams vented about Jets offense after NFC Title Game

Matt Musico

The San Francisco 49ers entered Sunday’s game one win away from the Super Bowl. Their Cinderella story with quarterback Brock Purdy leading the way ended in a 31-7 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles. San Francisco’s offense struggled mightily, as both Purdy and Josh Johnson suffered injuries during the contest. Jets defensive tackle … Continued

How much of a bargain are Mets getting with Jeff McNeil?

Matt Musico

With several impact players hitting free agency, we knew the Mets would be busy spending money to reload for another postseason run in 2023. But once the heavy lifting was done for the roster, many wanted Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso to get extensions. McNeil got his deal. Now we can hope the attention turns … Continued

Mets lock down Jeff McNeil with contract extension

James Kratch

Hey, there was something to Jeff McNeil’s Citi Field visit earlier this week. The Mets have locked down the reigning National League batting champion. They have signed McNeil to a four-year extension with a club option for a fifth season, according to ESPN. The deal — $50 million over the four years, or $12.5 million … Continued

Jets’ Breece Hall also endorses an Aaron Rodgers pursuit

Matt Musico

The Jets-Aaron Rodgers hype train is going full steam ahead, folks. Even current players are hopping on, and you can include running back Breece Hall among the group. Wondering about the Jets’ level of interest in Rodgers began when reports surfaced of New York’s interview with Nathaniel Hackett. It only continued once he was officially … Continued

New York deserves better than James Dolan

Josh Benjamin

New York City is a great place that would be even greater if James Dolan sold the Knicks and Rangers, gave a boring farewell press conference and then went away. The team’s long-loathed owner is back in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. Dolan is now in a battle with the New York … Continued

Nets HC Jacque Vaughn wants Ben Simmons to toughen up

Matt Musico

A new day always brings new opportunities. And if you’re associated with the Nets, it’s another chance to show you’re fed up with Ben Simmons’ lack of durability. At least, that’s what it seems like head coach Jacque Vaughn did in his postgame press conference on Thursday night. After losing in Philadelphia against the 76ers … Continued

4 Mets players who will exceed preseason projections in 2023

Matt Musico

Mets Spring Training is fast approaching, folks. The equipment truck will be making its way down to Port St. Lucie starting on January 30th, and we’re less than three weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting. After a busy — and expensive — offseason, expectations are high for New York heading into 2023. What about … Continued

Yankees should pursue this under-the-radar Aaron Hicks trade option

Josh Benjamin

All signs are pointing to Aaron Hicks being the Yankees’ Opening Day left fielder. That is, unless general manager Brian Cashman makes a deal soon. “I suspect he will be the guy that emerges, because he’s still really talented, and everything’s there,” Cashman said during a recent radio appearance. “Hopefully, we get the Aaron Hicks that … Continued