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Justin Verlander is officially a Hall of Fame compiler

Josh Benjamin

Let’s make one thing clear: once Justin Verlander retires, he’s an automatic first ballot Hall-of-Famer five years later. The numbers and accolades make his case beyond reproach. Nine All-Star selections. Three AL Cy Young Awards won with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros. Now, add an MVP trophy in Detroit and two World Series rings … Continued

MLB News Roundup: Padres drama, A’s spending, and more

Josh Benjamin

Good morning and welcome to Elite Sports NY’s first day of national Major League Baseball coverage! We’re pivoting after years of New York focus and everything Empire State and though we certainly aren’t shying away from the hometown teams, we’re absolutely expanding our net. And what better way to do that than to kick things … Continued

New York Mets re-sign LHP Sean Manaea at 3 years, $75 million

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets are bringing back a familiar face. Early Monday morning, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported lefty Sean Manaea would return to Flushing on a three-year, $75 million deal. At long last, the Mets’ depleted pitching staff has been boosted following Juan Soto’s record deal. BREAKING: Left-hander Sean Manaea and the New York Mets … Continued

Rickey Henderson, MLB’s stolen base king, dead at 65

Josh Benjamin

Rickey Henderson, the Hall of Fame outfielder and MLB’s all-time leader in stolen bases, has passed away at 65. Reports say Henderson died in hospital after a brief bout of pneumonia.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by DAVE WINFIELD | Hall Of Fame (@davewinfieldhof) Saddened by the passing of our … Continued

Who should Yankees target next after Cody Bellinger trade?

Josh Benjamin

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has kept building his Hall of Fame resume this offseason despite losing free agent star Juan Soto to the rival New York Mets. From adding another ace in lefty Max Fried, shoring up the bullpen with Devin Williams to boosting the lineup more with Cody Bellinger, the Yankees … Continued

Clay Holmes, from All-Star closer to starting pitcher?

Josh Benjamin

Clay Holmes is a free agent after a solid three-year run in the New York Yankees bullpen, mostly as the closer. Thus, imagine the shock when the Post reported a handful of teams, including the crosstown rival New York Mets, are interested in signing Holmes…as a starter. Yes, you read that correctly. Some teams believe … Continued

New York Mets start offseason, sign RHP Frankie Montas

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets opted to begin their offseason with a ripple instead of a splash. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Sunday evening that New York had signed right-hander Frankie Montas to a two-year, $34 million deal. Montas spent last year with the Reds and Brewers and managed a 4.84 ERA over 30 starts (150.1 innings). … Continued

What’s next for AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil?

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees lost the World Series, but can add another accomplishment to the team’s lengthy list thanks to Luis Gil. The rookie right-hander was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, finishing ahead of co-finalists Colton Cowser and Yankees teammate Austin Wells. Gil debuted with the Yankees in 2021 and … Continued

Luis Gil could be El Duque 2.0 in Yankees-Guardians Game 4

Josh Benjamin

The scene is Jacobs Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, October 10, 1998. Cleveland’s beloved then-Indians lead the series 2-1 over the strong, slugging New York Yankees. A win tonight would be a near-coup, what with New York having won 114 regular season games. Plus, Cleveland has the momentum after battering so-called “big game pitcher” … Continued

WATCH: Aaron Judge finally clubs a postseason home run

Josh Benjamin

It took until the Yankees’ sixth postseason game, but Aaron Judge finally did it. Facing hard-throwing Cleveland righty Hunter Gaddis in the seventh inning, Judge launched a deep drive to center field. Lane Thomas’ leaping attempt proved futile as the ball bounced off of Monument Park’s netting. All Rise for Our Captain 🫡 pic.twitter.com/ZUZLldNegK — … Continued

ALCS Preview: The Yankees-Guardians rivalry continues

Josh Benjamin

The American League Championship Series matchup between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians showcases the best baseball rivalry that no one knows exists. Forget that both squads have faced off in the postseason six times since the playoff era began. New York and Cleveland’s history goes back even farther. It started in 1926, when … Continued

NLCS Preview: The Mets-Dodgers rivalry is back again

Josh Benjamin

You’d never know it, but the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers have had a quiet playoff rivalry for over three decades. Though irregular, each matchup manages to bring something special. It started in 1988, when the powerfully balanced 100-win Mets took on the pitching-dominant Dodgers. Sure enough, it was a battle back and … Continued

Playoff Aaron Judge is the new playoff Alex Rodriguez

Josh Benjamin

In some ways, Aaron Judge and Alex Rodriguez are uniquely similar to each other. Both are/were once-in-a-generation athletes that took baseball by storm. Each wowed fans with their exploits both at the plate and in the field, and that’s about where it ends. Except for one key area: Much like Alex Rodriguez during his own … Continued

MLB Wild Card Preview: Which teams advance to the ALDS?

Josh Benjamin

The Major League Baseball playoffs begin today with the newly formatted Wild Card Rounds. Four best-of-three series across the American and National Leagues, with the winners moving on to face the top seed in the Division Series. The 2024 Wild Card tilts are far from mere play-in games. Remember, the “worst” division winners immediately take … Continued

A well-deserved New York thank you to Julius Randle

Josh Benjamin

Dear Julius Randle, Writing this is admittedly bittersweet, even if it makes sense for basketball reasons. The Knicks trading for Karl-Anthony Towns is near “But it’s Zava” territory for basketball. He wasn’t going to come cheap. And yet, it’s hard to not feel sad about this trade. You talked about wanting to retire with the … Continued

Yankees clinch AL East crown, rout Baltimore Orioles 10-1

Josh Benjamin

It took losing yet another series to the rival Baltimore Orioles, but the Yankees avoided the sweep and finally clinched the AL East with a 10-1 victory on Thursday evening. Gerrit Cole tossed 6.2 shutout innings with five strikeouts, and Giancarlo Stanton led the way with a home run and four total RBI. Team captain and … Continued

Yankees LHP Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees pitching staff was dealt a blow ahead of the playoffs on Wednesday morning when Nestor Cortes headed for an MRI on his elbow. Jack Curry at the YES Network was first with the surprising development: Concerning news for the Yankees as Nestor Cortes, tonight’s scheduled starter, is getting an MRI on … Continued