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Yankees send Anthony Rizzo to IL with continual headaches

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees are putting slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. https://twitter.com/lindseyadler/status/1567241947110064129 Boone also told YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits that Rizzo’s issue was more related to headaches, not his chronic back spasms. Rizzo missed the Rays series last weekend to stay in California and get an epidural to … Continued

Shohei Ohtani trade rumors could start swirling again in winter

Matt Musico

As one of baseball’s most dynamic players, it’s not surprising that Shohei Ohtani trade rumors dominated many headlines ahead of MLB’s August 2nd trade deadline. Although the Angels flirted with the idea of trading the reigning American League MVP, nothing ever really got serious thanks to owner Arte Moreno, according to Jon Heyman of the … Continued

Can the NFC East parity continue in 2022?

Matt Musico

We’ve waited a long time for regular-season football to return, and it’s finally here. NFL Week 1 is upon us. After the league kicks things off Thursday night with the Bills and Rams, the Giants get their year underway in Nashville against the Titans on Sunday. There are many questions regarding the NFC and the … Continued

Consistency of 2022 Mets is rare sight in franchise history

Matt Musico

Labor Day is officially in the rearview mirror, folks. The final stretch is upon us for the MLB regular season with the playoffs looming. Over the past five months, the Mets have produced unlike many teams we’ve seen in franchise history. Sure, nothing is in the bag despite an 85-50 record since the Braves are … Continued

NFL insider predicts big things for Jets rookie

James Kratch

The Jets had three first-round picks in April’s NFL Draft. Peter King believes the headliner will earn rookie honors at the end of this season. The longtime NFL reporter picked Sauce Gardner to win defensive rookie of the year honors in his latest NBC Sports column. If Gardner pulls it off, he would be the … Continued

Mets’ lead over Braves is down to 1 | ESNY back page

James Kratch

More on ESNY: • Clayton Kershaw’s compliment of Mets’ Jacob deGrom is spot-on • Greg Schiano’s 3rd season at Rutgers will be defined outside the lines • Here are some potential Jacob deGrom Mets contract numbers • Yankees may finally see if Harrison Bader trade pays off • How New York legend Regis Philbin befuddled … Continued

Nets’ Ben Simmons gets booed at U.S. Open, Philadelphia rejoices

James Kratch

https://twitter.com/darcymaine_espn/status/1565862001380925445 Ben Simmons — the third wheel in the Nets’ recently recommitted Big Three — got booed on Friday night at the U.S. Open. An ESPN reporter posted some video to Twitter from Arthur Ashe Stadium. And then those jackals in Philadelphia swooped in. Our brethren at Crossing Broad. WIP. The guy who ambushes all … Continued

Yankees’ collapse continues vs. Rays | ESNY back page

James Kratch

More on ESNY: • Greg Schiano’s 3rd season at Rutgers will be defined outside the lines • Here are some potential Jacob deGrom Mets contract numbers • Yankees may finally see if Harrison Bader trade pays off • How New York legend Regis Philbin befuddled McDonald’s employees • Aaron Donald radio interview goes hilariously awry … Continued

Oswald Peraza is playing for his Yankees future

Josh Benjamin

In case you missed it, the Yankees are calling up shortstop Oswald Peraza. What’s even more significant, however, is why Peraza is getting the call. This isn’t just some willy-nilly promotion for the last month of the season. After holding onto him at the trade deadline, it’s clear the Yankees very much like Peraza and what … Continued

Aaron Judge and Babe Ruth have something cool in common

Matt Musico

There’s no way around it: Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has completely owned MLB’s home run leaderboard in 2022. He’s run away with it in such a fashion that he now has something in common with Babe Ruth. As the calendar flipped from August to September, Judge had a comfortable 15-homer lead over the next-closest slugger. … Continued

Mets’ path to NL East title is every team’s dream

Matt Musico

If you’re a Mets fan, there’s reason to be proud of the Amazins this week. In a potential playoff preview with the Dodgers, baseball’s best team, New York secured two victories in three tries. Better yet, this helped them win the season series against Los Angeles by taking four of seven. Citi Field was rocking … Continued

Knicks miss out on Donovan Mitchell trade | ESNY back page

James Kratch

The lead story: The Knicks are still looking for their superstar. Donovan Mitchell will not be coming home after the Jazz traded him to the Cavaliers on Thursday in a blockbuster deal. The move came after the Knicks balked at Utah’s steep demands. The sidebars: The Giants dumped linebacker Blake Martinez in a surprise move. … Continued

Yankees call up SS prospect Oswald Peraza

Josh Benjamin

At long last, Oswald Peraza is here. The New York Yankees are calling up their exciting shortstop prospect, according to the Post’s Joel Sherman. SS Oswaldo Peraza is being promoted by the Yankees with rosters expanding. — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) September 1, 2022 Peraza is the Yankees’ No. 3 prospect and has been at Triple-A … Continued