All the educated speculation about how the Mets are unlikely to poach Aaron Judge from the Yankees has caused alarm bells to go off for the players union. MLB is now investigating potential collusion by Mets owner Steve Cohen and Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, according to The Athletic. The MLBPA called for the probe due … Continued
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The New York Knicks improved to 2-0 on their western road trip with a 106-103 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. The Knicks not only improved to 8-7, but won their first road game in Denver since 2006. Julius Randle led the Knicks’ strong effort with 34 points, 11 rebounds, and even four steals. … Continued
The New Jersey Generals of Birmingham and Canton are not coming home to the Garden State. But they are reportedly getting closer. And potentially very close. The FOX-owned USFL is examining Detroit and Philadelphia as potential hub cities for the 2023 season, according to The Detroit News, as the second-year spring football league grows after a … Continued
Just when you figured the Mets had more than enough competition to re-sign Brandon Nimmo in free agency, another team makes room to throw their hat in the ring. Earlier on Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays completed a trade with the Seattle Mariners. It involved outfielder Teoscar Hernandez heading to the Pacific Northwest in exchange … Continued
MLB’s Hot Stove season is officially upon us, and the rumor mill is buzzing with juicy tidbits. How much do current players know about what’s going on with free-agent teammates and other players around the game? It was humorous listening to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post trying to get details … Continued
It looked like the Nets could see the light at the end of the tunnel there for a second. That was at least the case with Brooklyn’s off-the-court issues. Now the focus is back to what’s happening (or not happening) on the court. Outside of questioning Ben Simmons’ passion for the game, the Nets got … Continued
We have reached the extremely predictable part of the Nets’ gradual collapse when they realize Ben Simmons is a headache. From The Athletic: According to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation, the frustration surrounding Simmons had been building in recent weeks within the organization. The coaching staff and players have been concerned about … Continued
NYCFC is finally officially getting a stadium. From The New York Times: The 25,000-seat stadium for the New York City Football Club is slated to rise on city land by 2027 in the Willets Point neighborhood of Queens, across the street from the right field foul pole of Citi Field, the home of the New … Continued
While the Yankees are focused on re-signing Aaron Judge, general manager Brian Cashman, and Co. have to multitask. Even if it’s all related to Judge in the end. Part of that focus was spent re-signing Anthony Rizzo to a new two-year deal with a club option for 2025. And according to Jon Heyman of the New … Continued
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Will the Giants retain Daniel Jones? Will they let him walk and replace him? Taking a look at both sides of this looming decision.
Hal Steinbrenner really wants Aaron Judge to re-sign with his Yankees. At least, the owner said as much at an MLB owners meeting in Midtown on Tuesday. Steinbrenner told reporters he and Judge have spoken a few times since the end of the season. They also had an in-person meeting. Steinbrenner then emphatically reiterated the … Continued
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Mike Francesa will also, from time to time, get you the politics anyway that he can. The WFAN legend weighed in on the midterm elections during his latest BetRivers podcast: Like everyone else, I was very surprised that the Republicans did not do better. I think there were a couple of things that were at … Continued
The New York Yankees are re-signing first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a multi-year deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Anthony Rizzo is re-signing with the Yankees on a multi-year deal, source tells @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 15, 2022 Jack Curry of the YES Network added the deal was for two years … Continued
The Giants are sitting pretty with a 7-2 record after beating the Houston Texans on Sunday. New York has another winnable game against the Detroit Lions in Week 11, which carries some implications for the squad’s playoff chances. Looking past Detroit to the four games that follow it on Big Blue’s schedule would be easy … Continued
Fresh off a loss in which they gave up 145 points, the struggling New York Knicks are in the worst case scenario: A long road trip out west. Such is the Knicks’ itinerary for the next five games. Five tough Western Conference opponents, all on the road, and capped with the same Oklahoma City Thunder … Continued
If there’s one thing I love about the Mets with Steve Cohen in charge, it’s that New York is always ready to strike. This pertains to their primary acquisition targets, as well as alternatives if Option 1 is no longer available. Let’s not forget the Steven Matz situation from last winter, folks. It seemed like … Continued
When will enough be enough for the Nets with Kyrie Irving? They dealt with the vaccine drama last season. This year’s scandal has been far worse. And it is not improving. Irving had his chance at redemption following his suspension for promoting an antisemitic film — and showing zero remorse in the aftermath. He could … Continued
There’s no baseball being played, but the Yankees are still being haunted by the Houston Astros. As if losing to them in three straight ALCS matchups wasn’t already enough, the 2022 World Champs have free-agent first baseman Anthony Rizzo at the top of their wishlist. That bit of news came from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, … Continued
The Giants cannot clinch a playoff berth this Sunday against the Lions. But it sure feels like it. The difference between 8-2 and 7-3 is immense, according to The New York Times’ NFL playoff simulator. If the Giants beat Detroit, they are projected to have a 95% chance to qualify for the postseason. And if … Continued
Jacob deGrom currently isn’t a member of the Mets, and that feels weird. Hearing reports of him engaging with other teams interested in signing him away from New York is even weirder. But thankfully, watching the right-hander leave Flushing in favor of Atlanta doesn’t appear to be likely. As deGrom begins testing free agency for … Continued
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With Jacque Vaughn now leading the way for the Nets, Brooklyn isn’t yet looking to blow up the roster. But if that time does come, they will likely have no shortage of opposing teams interested in acquiring Kevin Durant. According to a report from Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, the Nets can assume the Philadelphia 76ers … Continued
As the Jets rested on Sunday thanks to their Week 10 bye, Gang Green has found itself in what appeared like an unlikely situation back in July. After beating the Buffalo Bills in Week 9, New York is 6-3 and firmly in the playoff picture. But could the AFC East division title be theirs? Head … Continued
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The Mets are reportedly investigating the trade market for pitching help. Depending on how things go with center fielder Brandon Nimmo, could they also turn to the trade market to supplement the offense? That’s always a possibility. One would imagine general manager Billy Eppler and his front office are keeping an open mind on multiple … Continued
MetLife Stadium’s playing surface is infamous in the NFL. Many coaches and players say it is unsafe. And they do have a litany of anecdotes they say back up their claims — Giants wideout Sterling Shepard’s non-contact ACL tear being the most recent one. The NFLPA believes it now has hard evidence as well. From … Continued
The New York Giants returned to the gridiron on Sunday at MetLife Stadium following a Week 9 bye. They did what they’ve done frequently in 2022: come out victorious. Big Blue improved to 7-2 with a 24-16 win over the Houston Texans. There were a couple of impressive performances on offense. One was by running … Continued
In case you’ve missed it so far this offseason, the Mets have a lot of holes to fill in their pitching staff. Could the Tampa Bay Rays help New York out on that front in trade discussions? According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, Tampa is deep in negotiations with multiple teams ahead of Tuesday’s Rule … Continued
Kenny Golladay returned to the field Sunday for a possible fresh start. But despite the win, the receiver continued his awful Giants tenure.
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International free agency giveth and international free agency taketh away. This is a lesson the Yankees know all too well and one Brian Cashman should remember this winter. Everyone remembers Masahiro Tanaka, but not Kei Igawa. We all know and love former World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, but struggle to recall his Mets counterpart Kazuo … Continued
The Giants defeated the Texans on Sunday to improve to 7-2, and are continuing to make a push toward a potential playoff spot.
Former New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney scored his first career touchdown on Sunday for the Kansas City Chiefs. And it was fittingly a bit odd. IT'S TONEY TIME. pic.twitter.com/VaWS3WzyIr — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 13, 2022 The oft-injured Toney did not appear to actually be injured. It does seem quite possible he … Continued
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The Giants exit the bye week and will host the Houston Texans this Sunday afternoon in a must-win game.
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The Giants are back from their bye week. Their first order of on-field business is hosting the Houston Texans in Week 10 at MetLife Stadium. Outside of Xavier McKinney, one can hope Big Blue is ready for the stretch run. How did running back Saquon Barkley spend his bye week, you ask? Well, one of … Continued
The New York Giants’ playoff push begins now. The Giants are fresh off their bye week and will host the Houston Texans on Sunday (1 p.m. ET, CBS). The Giants are a 6.5-point favorite, according to Sports Betting Dime. Here are the ESNY staff picks: Matt Musico, editor. This does seem like the ultimate letdown … Continued
The start of the Nets’ 2022-23 season has been a whirlwind, to say the least. It’s included a 2-6 start, head coach Steve Nash losing his job, and Kyrie Irving getting suspended for his social media activity (along with the fallout from it afterward). But after a dominant victory over the Knicks earlier this week, … Continued
MLB free agency is here, and there’s a real chance Jacob deGrom won’t be pitching for the Mets in 2023. New York will do what it can to retain the right-handed pitcher, but if another team comes in and blows the ace away with an offer, who knows what’ll happen. At this stage, the two … Continued