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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The Giants have surprised just about everyone around the NFL with their 5-1 record to start the regular season. It’s not just that they’ve been winning, either — it’s that they’ve also been making unexpected comebacks to finish games with victories. After winning five of six games, how hard is it to stay focused on … Continued
The ALDS schedule between the Yankees and Guardians has been nothing short of a nightmare for MLB. Thanks to good ol’ Mother Nature, it got worse on Monday night for the Guardians, who had to spend an unexpected extra night in New York. After a Game 1 win last Tuesday for the Yankees, both clubs … Continued
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The Giants are 5-1. The Jets are 4-2. Madness! But don’t look for their owners to spike the football. Mum was the word about the unexpected local success Tuesday at the NFL’s fall meeting in Manhattan. John Mara on his team’s hot start during a 20-second fly-by at the owners’ meetings in NYC: “So far, … Continued
While the end of their 2022 season was disappointing and a huge letdown, the Mets have come a long way in just two years as an organization. They went from a 77-85 club in 2021 to a 101-61 team under the tutelage of manager Buck Showalter. New York has a crucial winter ahead, and the … Continued
Mike Francesa has no problem saying it. “It’s the best show ever,” the WFAN legend said Tuesday on his BetRivers podcast while reflecting on his “Mike and the Mad Dog” partnership with Christopher Russo. “It is. I have no problem saying that, because it’s just a fact. No one has come close to what we … Continued
Last season was a weird one for the Nets, and it only got weirder over the summer. Ben Simmons still hadn’t suited up for Brooklyn in a real game, Kevin Durant requested a trade, and while Kyrie Irving opted in for the 2022-23 season, his name was churning through the trade rumor mill. But here … Continued
Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore doesn’t seem too thrilled with his role despite the team’s current win streak.
The Giants are currently in a position not many expected after six weeks of football. Head coach Brian Daboll’s squad is 5-1 ahead of a Week 7 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The November 1st trade deadline is also on the horizon, and it seems like wide receiver Kadarius Toney could be available. Toney, a … Continued
Mike Keenan is back on the ice. The nomadic former Rangers coach — he won the Stanley Cup with the Blueshirts in 1994, his only season with the team — has landed another job. He was recently named the coach of the Italian national team. Italy will automatically qualify for the 2026 Olympics as the … Continued
The Yankees’ season is now in Nestor Cortes’ hands. The All-Star southpaw will start Game 5 of the ALDS against the Guardians on Tuesday (4:07 p.m., TBS). Cortes is able to get the nod after Monday’s rainout. He will get the start on three days rest. More from ESNY: • This tweet shows how resilient … Continued
The forecast said it was going to rain on Monday night in the Bronx. And it did. Who would have thought it? Not MLB, apparently. The Guardians and Yankees (and fans) schlepped out to Yankee Stadium for Game 5 of the ALDS, stood around, got wet … and then the game was finally postponed. So … Continued
The 2022 NFL regular season is now entering Week 7. It’s been long enough for us to get a sense of which teams might be for real and which ones may not be. It’s looking like the Giants and Jets could be a part of that first group, but it hasn’t been an easy road … Continued
In many ways, the 2022 season was a banner year for the Mets and team owner Steve Cohen. After all, the club’s 101 wins were its second-most ever and most since 1986. But still, the ultimate goal wasn’t achieved, which was a World Series title. Like every other 100-win team in the National League, New … Continued
In case you missed it, the Jets dismantled the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 6. New York’s defense played tremendous in the win, regardless of what some critics say. How would you commemorate such a big victory? For rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner, it was taking one of Green Bay’s Cheesehead hats home … Continued
If you’re a fan of the New York Jets, chances are you’re flying high right now as Gang Green makes their way back from another road victory in Week 6. This one was big, too — they dominated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in a 27-10 victory. Running back Breece Hall enjoyed his … Continued
Brett Gardner’s presence — or lack thereof — has hovered over the Yankees all season long. So why wouldn’t the issue be raised again with the Bombers facing elimination? Manager Aaron Boone was candid when asked about the veteran outfielder — who did not play in 2022 but has not yet retired — before Sunday’s … Continued
The Mets can only wallow in their misery for so long. Yes, they are just a week removed from their sudden postseason exit. But now they must shift their focus to 2023. That starts with their own free agents, a group that includes two superstars and several critical role players. Before owner Steve Cohen and … Continued
If there’s one thing we can say about SNY broadcaster Keith Hernandez, it’s that the former Mets first baseman loves watching good baseball. It’s one of the reasons why he enjoyed watching manager Buck Showalter’s team rack up 101 regular-season wins in 2022. But once the Mets were bounced from the Wild Card Round by … Continued