Giants OLB Azeez Ojulari hits IR. How does team replace him?
Giants outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari is headed to injured reserve with a calf injury. He’ll miss at least the next four games.
Giants OLB Azeez Ojulari hits IR. How does team replace him?
WFAN’s Joe Benigno rips Jets’ Elijah Moore: ‘Get rid of him’
WFAN host Joe Benigno wants the Jets to move on from Elijah Moore after the wide receiver requested a trade earlier this week.
Russell Wilson ruled out, Jets to face QB Brett Rypien
Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (hamstring) will not play against the Jets this Sunday.
Yankees turn to Gerrit Cole in ALCS Game 3 vs. Astros | ESNY back page
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Jets at Broncos Week 7 NFL preview: Can young offense rise to stiff challenge?
The Jets will be looking for their fourth straight win when they face Russell Wilson and the Broncos this Sunday.
Giants at Jaguars Week 7 NFL preview: Can Big Blue extend win streak?
The Giants head South to face the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday afternoon. Can Brian Daboll’s crew improve to 6-1?
Out with Yankees GM Brian Cashman, in with Astros GM James Click
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman’s contract is up at the end of the year and with his team trailing the Astros 2-0 in the ALCS, he is of course in the fans’ crosshairs. The fans aren’t the only one. Just this past week, I said how the Yankees need to move on from him even … Continued
Shohei Ohtani trade rumors: Mets better off waiting for free agency
It’s not even November and the Shohei Ohtani trade rumors are in full force across baseball. The two-way star is fresh off yet another MVP-caliber season (although Aaron Judge should win the award) that broke plenty of records. He’s the first player to record 10-plus wins as a pitcher and hit at least 30 homers … Continued
Jets-Broncos NFL Week 7 picks, predictions: Zach Wilson vs. Russell Wilson
The Broncos? A disaster. The Jets? One of the hottest teams in football. What a world. Gang Green is a one-point underdog on Sunday in Denver (via Sports Betting Dime) despite riding a three-game win streak. Can the Jets make it four in a row? Here are the ESNY staff picks: Matt Musico, editor. The … Continued
Giants-Jaguars NFL Week 7 picks, predictions: Will Daniel Jones lead another upset win?
The surging Giants are underdogs this week in Jacksonville. Despite being tied for the second-best record in the NFL, the Jaguars are a three-point favorite on Sunday (via Sports Betting Dime). Here are this week’s ESNY staff picks: Matt Musico, editor. I feel like I’m going to have to start picking the Giants until they lose … Continued
Giants RB Saquon Barkley not overly concerned with shoulder injury
As the 5-1 Giants prepare to face off against the Jaguars on the road in Jacksonville, head coach Brian Daboll will continue to have one of his biggest weapons on offense. That’s running back Saquon Barkley, who has been bothered by a shoulder injury since Big Blue’s comeback win in London against the Green Bay … Continued
Jets WR Elijah Moore won’t play vs. Broncos following trade request
Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore is unhappy with his role, has requested a trade, and now won’t be active against the Broncos.
Mets’ Edwin Diaz wants to ‘break new ground’ with next contract
Mets closer Edwin Diaz has set himself up for a huge payday this winter. It sounds like he’s looking to set a new standard for relievers, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. This shouldn’t be shocking news. Not too long ago, we said Diaz had a chance to break a couple of … Continued
Yankees need to make a decision about Clarke Schmidt
In case it wasn’t obvious, the Yankees have had a Clarke Schmidt problem this postseason. In fairness, he hasn’t really been set up for success. He blew the save in Game 3 of the ALDS. In the Yankees 4-2 loss in Game 1 of the ALCS on Wednesday, he was asked to protect a 1-1 … Continued
Excuses were flowing after Yankees’ ALCS Game 2 loss vs. Astros
So far during their ALCS rematch, the Yankees have gone 0-for-Houston. They’re headed back to Yankee Stadium for Game 3 on Saturday down 2-0 to the Astros. That’s not ideal, but they do have their ace in Gerrit Cole ready to take the mound and shift the momentum back in New York’s direction. In the … Continued
Yankees fall down 2-0 to Astros in ALCS | ESNY back page
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Giants’ Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney don’t seem close to returning
Don’t expect Giants wide receivers Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney to return against the Jaguars this Sunday.
What we learned in Yankees-Astros ALCS Game 2
The Yankees put up a better effort in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Astros, but fell short again in a tough 3-2 loss. Luis Severino’s sole mistake, a three-run home run to Alex Bregman, was more than enough for Houston. They now head to the Bronx with a strong two-game advantage. The Yankees … Continued
Jets WR Elijah Moore asks for trade after drama
Second-year wide receiver Elijah Moore doesn’t seem too happy with his current role in the Jets offense, and reportedly wants out.
Mets’ Tomas Nido, 5 Yankees named Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists
We’re still in the midst of figuring out which postseason teams will move on to fight for a World Series title. However, it’s that time of year when we start getting clarity on which players are finalists for individual awards. First up are the American League and National League Gold Glove finalists, and both the … Continued
Giants must lean on passing game more in Week 7 vs. Jaguars
Entering NFL Week 7 with a 5-1 record, the Giants are one of football’s biggest surprises so far in 2022. Head coach Brian Daboll’s club has shown resiliency on many occasions while playing in close games each week. Even with winning five of their first six games, it’s interesting to see how small New York’s … Continued
Caesars Entertainment Planning Times Square Casino
Caesars Entertainment announced today it will attempt to procure one of three available downstate New York casino licenses for a new casino in the heart of Times Square. Caesars Entertainment’s announcement comes one week after Thor Equities told ESNY it will also be in market for one of the available licenses for a planned casino … Continued
Yankees’ Brian Cashman getting some sweet Harrison Bader vindication
This is a story where no one is wrong, really. But one person — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman — is looking better than most now. Cashman’s Harrison Bader-for-Jordan Montgomery deal at the trade deadline was a surprise. And then it looked like a disaster. While the merits behind the move made sense — the … Continued
Yankees’ Aaron Boone’s bullpen usage reasoning makes no sense
The Houston Astros put on a clinic during Game 1 of their ALCS matchup against the Yankees. While New York jumped out to a second-inning lead thanks to a home run from Harrison Bader, the Astros immediately answered in the bottom of the frame with a run of their own. Then, Houston’s dominant pitching, featuring … Continued
Mike Francesa: If Yankees’ Luis Severino doesn’t step up, Astros will ‘wreck the game’
The Yankees’ bullpen blew up again in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros. Mike Francesa has a challenge for Game 2 starter Luis Severino: Don’t let it happen again. “You have to get a good performance out of your starting pitcher. Severino has to go deep into the game,” the WFAN legend said … Continued
Former Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes back to crushing baseballs
Yoenis Cespedes will always have an odd legacy within Mets history. The four-year deal he signed following the 2016 season was a complete disaster. However, he’s also heralded for being one of the main forces behind New York’s back-to-back postseason runs in 2015 and 2016. He accumulated 792 plate appearances from August 1, 2015 to … Continued
5 takeaways from Knicks’ season-opening OT loss to Grizzlies
Five takeaways from the Knicks’ 115-112 overtime loss at the Grizzlies in Wednesday’s season opener: Early foul trouble for Brunson. In his Knick debut, Memphis got Brunson off the court quickly. He was tagged with two fouls before the midway point of the first, prompting rising Knick star Immanuel Quickley (no pun intended from the previous sentence) … Continued
Dan Snyder’s Washington Commanders can’t even run a raffle properly
When it rains, it pours. From WUSA-9 in Washington: (Washington Commanders fan Drew) Shipley said he won the “50/50” raffle during the team’s Week 1 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. … Shipley said after more than a month had passed without being paid his prize money, Shipley twice tweeted the team asking for his winnings, … Continued
Astros take down Yankees in ALCS Game 1 | ESNY back page
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Yankees let ALCS Game 1 lead slip away vs. Astros | What we learned
The intense Yankees-Astros rivalry picked up right where it left off in Game 1 of the ALCS on Wednesday with a familiar result: Houston dominating while New York was mostly dormant. Game 1 was no different as the Astros won 4-2. They hit the timely home runs and rode Justin Verlander’s arm the rest of … Continued
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton just broke Astros’ scoreboard with running catch
This is why Mom wouldn't let us play ball in the house pic.twitter.com/fJAWz6hAUF — Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) October 20, 2022 Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is playing the outfield for the first time since July. And after a rough start — he took a bad angle on a first-inning double by Houston’s Jeremy Pena — … Continued
WATCH: Harrison Bader’s solo home run gives Yankees early lead in ALCS Game 1
Harrison Bader… offensive juggernaut. The #Yankees strike first in Houston! #postseason #RepBX pic.twitter.com/QD8okstl3D — ESNY (@EliteSportsNY) October 20, 2022 The Yankees struck first in Game 1 of the ALCS against the rival Astros. In the second inning, center fielder Harrison Bader slugged a solo home run off of Houston ace Justin Verlander. It was Bader’s … Continued
DraftKings Ohio: Get the Pre-Registration Sign Up Promo
The time has arrived for customers to sign up for DraftKings Ohio. Signing up now will allow you to score the pre-registration promo. This gives you the ability to open your account in the positive when the sports betting app launches. Customer will get a big bonus as well as the chance to win a … Continued
Aaron Judge free agency: 4 reasons why slugger is perfect for Mets
After a decisive ALDS Game 5 win against the Cleveland Guardians, the Yankees are headed back to the ALCS for a rematch with the Houston Astros. That’s the main focus for the Bronx Bombers right now. But still, the Aaron Judge free agency saga likely lingers in the background for general manager Brian Cashman. One … Continued
Now PFF says Jets’ Quinnen Williams actually played great vs. Packers
The Jets went into Green Bay for Week 6 and pretty much had their way at Lambeau Field against the Packers. In a convincing 27-10 victory, Gang Green’s defense showed up in a big way, which included a big performance from defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. He not only blocked a field goal, but he also … Continued
Yankees release ALCS roster: Oswald Peraza, Frankie Montas added
The New York Yankees have set their ALCS roster, 13 hitters and pitchers each. Our roster is set for the ALCS 🔒#RepBX pic.twitter.com/HDNb1nuLtK — New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 19, 2022 The most significant addition is shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza. He had a career year at Triple-A and then hit .306 in 18 games at … Continued
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole cares about pitching, not postgame parties
The Yankees found themselves in an odd situation on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. They beat the Cleveland Guardians in convincing fashion by a score of 5-1 in a decisive Game 5 to officially decide the ALDS. That’s a cause worth celebrating, but ace Gerrit Cole didn’t look into it. Beating the Guardians and advancing … Continued
4 threats to steal Jacob deGrom from Mets
We argued earlier this week that Jacob deGrom shouldn’t be at the top of the Mets’ free agency priority list. There’s no denying how great deGrom has been for the Mets, but there is a significant case against signing a 35-year old pitcher to a $40 million-plus deal on an annual average. That’s what he’ll … Continued
Yankees wanted this war with Astros. Now they must win it
They have been yearning for this day since Brian Cashman decided to relitigate the 2017 ALCS in the spring. And it has arrived. Round 4 with the Astros in October, albeit the first one since Houston’s vast cheating apparatus was exposed. The Yankees feel a championship was stolen from them five years ago. Perhaps it … Continued
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton’s prodigious postseason power reaches new heights
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Giancarlo Stanton? Well, it’s pretty obvious at this point — just about everyone on the planet associates the Yankees‘ designated hitter with home runs. After all, his power is the main reason why New York acquired him in the first place prior to the … Continued
Yankees-Astros ALCS preview: Bombers seek to exorcise demons
Yankees–Astros has become more of a rivalry than anyone could have expected. A cheating scandal and two strong ALCS series later, the two can arguably be placed up there with Ali-Frazier. Celtics-Lakers. In a shocking twist, the rivalry between the Yankees and Astros has been more interesting as of late than the lauded Yankees-Red Sox … Continued
It’s Yankees-Astros in the ALCS | ESNY back page
The matchup the Yankees have waited all year for has come to fruition. The Bronx Bombers will get another crack at the Astros with the pennant at stake. Home runs from Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo and a brilliant outing on short rest by Nestor Cortes powered the Yankees to a 5-1 win … Continued
NFL owners meeting was a doozy, including reported John Mara-Jerry Jones kerfuffle
The NFL apparently had a hootenanny of a fall meeting on Tuesday in Manhattan. Rams owner Stan Kroenke ís going to eat the remaining $571 million of the league’s settlement with St. Louis after his team bolted to Los Angeles. Colts owner Jim Irsay thinks there is “merit” to forcing Daniel Snyder to sell the … Continued
New York Knicks vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Preview, analysis, prediction
It’s New York Knicks Opening Night and to kick off the 2022-23 season, the Knicks head south to face Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s a challenging first matchup for New York, who’d love to leave without a case of the Beale Street Blues. The Knicks have a newer look this year, way more … Continued
Yankees down Guardians, win ALCS: What we learned in Game 5
The Yankees came through when it mattered most and won Game 5 of the ALDS against the Guardians. Now comes a third date with the rival Astros in the ALCS. It was everything New York fans have come to expect from the Yankees this year. Giancarlo Stanton came through with a big home run in … Continued
WATCH: Aaron Judge solo blast extends Yankees’ lead in ALDS Game 5
Aaron Judge HR! Yankees up 4-0 pic.twitter.com/GhrD2Dw6mN — ESNY (@EliteSportsNY) October 18, 2022 Yankees star right fielder Aaron Judge extended his team’s lead with a solo shot to right field in the second inning. The Yankees lead the Cleveland Guardians 4-0 in Game 5 of the ALDS. John Sterling’s call on WFAN: It is a … Continued
WATCH: Giancarlo Stanton blast gives Yankees early lead in ALDS Game 5
Giancarlo Stanton 3-run homer. pic.twitter.com/2D74eGzGFo — ESNY (@EliteSportsNY) October 18, 2022 Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton gave the Bombers an early 3-0 lead with a three-run shot in the first inning Tuesday against the Guardians in Game 5 of the ALDS. John Sterling’s call on WFAN: Oh my! It is a STANTONIAN home run! A … Continued
ESPN’s latest NFL Power Rankings prove this season is totally upside down
What in the world is going on in the NFL? Some thoughts on ESPN’s latest power rankings, which have the Giants and Jets in the top 10.