The Yankees, of course, didn’t let the Pirates sweep them. A frustrating 5-2 loss was followed by 16 runs and 22 hits on Wednesday, with all the scoring coming from the fifth inning and on. It served as a reminder that Pittsburgh has a long way to go despite having a strong young core with … Continued
The Mets and Red Sox are rolling out a strange All-Star Game campaign, to say the least.
Leonard Williams’ tenure with the Giants has never sat all that well. Former general manager Dave Gettleman overpaid the Jets for the defensive tackle in a surprising deal at the 2019 trade deadline. The Giants then had to place the franchise tag on Williams in 2020 given the investment they had made in him. Williams … Continued
Mike Francesa is off and running with his BetRivers podcast. But the big question remains: Is he ever going to take phone calls? It does not sound like it is in the plans. At least at the moment. “I don’t know if there’s going to be a live element,” Francesa told Barrett Sports Media. “It’s been … Continued
Alex Rodriguez has weighed in on New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge and his free agency, and his take might be the most qualified yet. Appearing on “The Show” podcast, hosted by The Post’s Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Rodriguez drew on his own experience with the Yankees in discussing Judge’s future: 🚨New episode … Continued
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There does not appear to have been much movement on the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving trade front over the holiday weekend. With Durant, the Nets want a colossal return. Not many teams can provide that, and even the ones that can have hang-ups. There is also Durant’s supposed desire to not have his new team gut … Continued
The king almost reclaimed his throne — for a day, at least. WFAN approached Mike Francesa about a one-off program to celebrate the station’s 35th anniversary, according to Barrett Sports Media. But the big guy was not available. So the triumphant return did not come to pass. From BSM: There actually could have been a … Continued
The Yankees went to Cleveland and pulled off another series win against the Guardians, as expected. It really couldn’t have been scripted better. Saturday’s doubleheader sweep made losing to a lights-out Triston McKenzie the next day sting less. The Yankees still own the best record in baseball and a comfortable 13.5 game lead over the Red … Continued
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Another week, another top New York online sports betting performance for FanDuel. The New York State Gaming Commission reported $218,904,606 in online sports bets for the week ending June 26. FanDuel contributed $101,537,195 of that total, nearly double DraftKing’s second highest weekly figure of $52,886,519. FanDuel has been the unquestioned king of New York online … Continued
Aaron Judge hit his 29th home run in Wednesday’s Yankees win over the Athletics. It was the 75th game (out of 77) he has played this year. And the Yankees now have 85 left in the regular season. If you crunch the numbers, Judge is currently on pace to hit 62 homers. Which would be … Continued
Houston was a problem for the Mets. But there is a solution available. Put the two-game sweep by the Astros aside. And try not to fret about the four-game loss column lead over the Braves atop the National League East too much. The Mets have a golden opportunity in front of them to right the … Continued
It may sound crazy, but the Astros aren’t exactly Yankees kryptonite. An odd take, particularly given the Yankees just lost 2-1 in a random one-off game in Houston. Anthony Rizzo’s home run was the only support Luis Severino received in an overall strong effort. On Houston’s end, Alex Bregman’s double was more than enough. Except, … Continued
So what is ESPN going to talk about on First Take now? That was my initial thought when news of Kevin Durant’s trade demand broke. Because it has always felt like this Nets team was built to generate content for the hot take-industrial complex first and to pursue championship aspirations second. Which is good, because … Continued
It feels like it happened years ago, what with Kevin Durant demanding a trade, Jalen Brunson signing with the Knicks and the Big Ten adding UCLA and USC. But this fine Thursday began with a WFAN caller alleging he almost brawled with Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on a South Jersey tennis court. The revelation to … Continued
The Brooklyn Nets are going to be busy in free agency in 2022, but we have no idea what will happen next. Kyrie Irving opted into his $37 million player option, but the whole thing is imploding in Brooklyn anyway. Kevin Durant is requesting a trade and the future is uncertain. Kevin Durant requests a … Continued
The New York Knicks are already the talk of NBA free agency. Jalen Brunson is one of the best players available this summer and every offseason move points to the Knicks signing the Villanova product. The Knicks used picks to move Kemba Walker, Nerlens Noel, and Alec Burks in an effort to clear cap space. … Continued
Mets ace Jacob deGrom is making progress in his return from a right scapula injury.
Give Kevin Warren credit. He just pulled off the greatest rope-a-dope since the Rumble in the Jungle. The Big Ten, and Warren, have bumbled and stumbled through most of his two-plus years as commissioner. There have been foibles big and small. Many were attributable to the coronavirus pandemic, most notably the league’s civil war over the … Continued
Kevin Durant is requesting a trade from the Nets. What are the chances that Durant and the Knicks end up together? I’d say one in a million. For what it’s worth, almost every NBA fanbase is thinking about what Durant would look like in their favorite uniform. This is the moment right after you buy … Continued
Kevin Durant wants to go drive another bus in another city. The Nets superstar has demanded a trade. The Brooklyn superteam era is over. Kyrie Irving is left holding a $37 million bag. Ben Simmons, who hasn’t played in over a year, is now the team’s No. 2 option. Steve Nash is still the head … Continued
NBA free agency is mere hours away. Here are a few thoughts on what the New York Knicks are going to be up to. Jalen Brunson is a done deal and it’s a good one. Knicks haters (and some fans) are freaking out about this deal on Twitter. People love to hate the Knicks and therefore, … Continued
Don’t you dare wear Giants gear to Nick Sirianni’s local park. A WFAN caller alleged Thursday he almost threw down with the Eagles head coach while playing tennis at Centennial Park in Haddonfield, New Jersey. “Peter from Maple Shade” regaled morning show hosts Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti with the tale, saying Sirianni got upset … Continued
Mets fans should start to become (a tad bit) nervous given the team’s recent struggles and dwindling division lead.
The Yankees needed a palate cleanser after their tough series split with the Astros, and got one from the Athletics — the worst team in baseball. They pulled off a three-game sweep despite having to come from behind in two of them. The Yankees were clearly still tired from facing the Astros. But they banded … Continued
Brett Gardner is not returning to the Yankees. That has been obvious for some time. But now it seems about as official as it can get. Joe Bick, Gardner’s agent, told The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier that “there’s really no indication” the veteran outfielder intends to play this season. Bick added he would be … Continued
Some unexpected summer college basketball news: LIU has fired Derek Kellogg and is hiring ex-Knicks guard Rod Strickland as its new head coach, according to 247 Sports. Strickland — a Bronx native who is also Nets star Kyrie Irving’s godfather and someone Stephen A. Smith loves and profoundly respects — has been serving as the … Continued
We’re going to have football Fridays with all the trimmings again. Mike Francesa said he plans to relaunch traditional Friday football show as part of his BetRivers podcasting schedule once the fall rolls around. “I’m going to do a football Friday show this year, for an hour, a podcast. ‘Francesa Football Friday’ this year,” he … Continued
Kyrie Irving’s decision to commit to the Nets – well, to commit to $37 million in guaranteed money at least – does not appear to have done much to quell the drama. Shocking, we know. Irving’s camp clearly has the ear of NBA insider Shams Charania. And he had a lengthy report about Irving and … Continued
https://twitter.com/YESNetwork/status/1541941245085306880 Nestor Cortes and Jordan Montgomery know how to keep themselves occupied on days they don’t start. Joined by Matt Carpenter, the two Yankees lefties made a fun and mindless game of tossing chewed bubble gum from the dugout. Per usual, the YES Network cameras were rolling. There’s a lot to unpack here. First, what … Continued
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Give Jordan Montgomery credit: He settled down, pitched into the seventh inning and allowed the Yankees to hit their way out of a hole in Monday’s 9-5 victory over the hapless Athletics. But what is good enough to win a game in late June typically won’t cut it in late October. Montgomery’s rough third inning … Continued
Kyrie Irving is a true profile in courage. The Nets should feel blessed by the point guard’s decision to opt in for next season. So fortunate that Irving kicked the tires on sign-and-trade options, but then decided to stay put. Because there were multiple scenarios on the table, according to his favorite insider. If he … Continued
The Giants could still add to their roster at a number of different spots.
The Nets called Kyrie Irving’s bluff. And it worked. The mercurial point guard has exercised his player option for the 2022-23 season, seemingly saving Brooklyn’s grand superteam experiment for at least the time being. Irving exercised the option Monday night, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania — who has been a frequent recipient of leaks … Continued
The Yankees’ Dominican Summer League team played a football game on Monday. Well, at least it played baseball to a football score. The DSL Yankees beat the DSL Pirates, 32-3, in Boca Chica. The Bombers only — only — led 12-3 after six innings. They scored 20 runs in the seventh and eighth innings — … Continued
Evan Roberts is one of the most prominent Nets fan in the region. And he just used his sizable platform to torch their owner. The WFAN afternoon drive voice blasted Joseph Tsai on Monday, blaming him for the franchise’s current state of implosion amid the Kyrie Irving contract standoff (and fears about Kevin Durant’s future). … Continued
New York has the best two teams in baseball. It also has the clear-cut two most valuable players in the sport, according to Mike Francesa. The WFAN legend believes Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge are the no-doubt MVP picks in the National and American Leagues, respectively. “How many big hits have … Continued
It sounds like Kyrie Irving has officially burned every bridge with the Nets. The team has given the mercurial star permission to engage other teams in sign-and-trade talks, according to The Daily News. It’s the latest sign Irving will not pick up his player option by Wednesday’s deadline and will try to find a long-term … Continued
There is no crisis. Aaron Judge’s heroics made sure of that. While it was unpleasant at times — specifically for 16 1/3 consecutive innings spanning from Friday night to Sunday afternoon — the Yankees got the split with the Astros. No ground gained. But none lost either. The best team in baseball — no, Judge … Continued
The Mets‘ lineup has been a force in 2022. They lead the National League in hits and runs scored, they rank second in on-base percentage and are tied with the Dodgers for a NL-leading 110 OPS+. Spectacular numbers aside, the Mets will almost certainly be in the market to add a bat (or two) at the … Continued
The drip, drip, drip demise of the Nets continues with two days before Kyrie Irving’s opt-out deadline. The latest Brooklyn drama: Kevin Durant is unhappy with the front office because it never got to know the mercurial Irving and understand what made him tick — and what made him frequently choose not to show up … Continued
Any Yankees–Astros series has playoff potential at this point. These last four games in the Bronx proved no exception as the two bitter rivals faced off again. Now that the dust has settled on this series split, there are some clear takeaways that don’t need their own entry. The Yankees are a good team, and … Continued
Mike Francesa woke up on this fine summer Sunday and chose violence. The WFAN legend proved he still has it and blasted New York Post media columnist and long-time adversary Phil Mushnick in a pair of scathing tweets. Francesa appears to be taking umbrage with Mushnick’s recent column mocking his picks to win the first … Continued
The New York Yankees, owners of the best record in baseball, were no-hit by three Houston Astros pitchers on Saturday. The Yankees drew just three walks in the 3-0 loss. Their only other baserunner came from Josh Donaldson reaching on an error. It was the first time the team had been no-hit since 2003, ironically … Continued
Mike Francesa is impressed with the Astros’ mettle. Houston dropped the first game of its four-game set with the Yankees in brutal fashion, blowing a three-run ninth-inning lead in Thursday’s 7-6 loss. But the Astros bounced back for a 3-1 win on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. They then followed up with a combined no-hitter … Continued