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Giants host former Super Bowl-winning receiver on free agent visit
With training camp just around the corner, the New York Giants are still hosting free-agent visits to consider bolstering specific position groups. On Monday, they hosted veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten along with five other players, including Super Bowl-winning receiver Byron Pringle. What Would Pringle Bring to the Giants?
After impressive win at UFC Vegas 94, is a title shot next for Virna Jandiroba?
This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 94, we saw a pivotal matchup in the women’s strawweight division. Top Brazilian contenders battled it out as former title challenger Amanda Lemos (14-4-1) took on surging top contender Virna Jandiroba (21-3). Entering the bout, I thought the...
Giants’ Daniel Jones exudes confidence as make-or-break season kicks off
With training camp just around the corner, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones should be ready to go and is physically in good shape. Jones has been rehabilitating from a torn ACL this offseason, fighting his way back ahead of a campaign that will define his future. Giants’ Quarterback Strategy...
Yankees’ Juan Soto challenges team with important World Series message
The Yankees demolished the Tampa Bay Rays 9-1 on Monday afternoon, led by superstar slugger Juan Soto and his two home run performance. Soto drove in four runs, paving the way to an easy victory. However, his comments after the game were eye-opening and could be seen as a challenge to his teammates.
Yankees’ standouts and takeaways from 9-1 demolition of Rays
On any given day, the New York Yankees‘ offense could disappear for a full game, but when they’re on, they are unstoppable. The Yankees demolished the Tampa Bay Rays 9–1 on Monday afternoon, with every player aside from leadoff man Ben Rice picking up a hit. Rice struck out three times over five at-bats, lowering his season averages to .200 with a .297 OBP. He’s regressing to the mean as a rookie, but the rest of the batting order got involved in a fun day.
Yankees able to salvage the series with dominant 9-1 win over Rays
The New York Yankees desperately needed a win today, as they were just coming off of two uncompetitive losses to the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend. Hoping to get back into the win column and avoid taking another series loss, they would have the struggling Carlos Rodon go up against Zack Littell, and after a string of brutal outings for the left-hander, he put together an absolute masterclass on the mound. Striking out 10 batters across seven innings of one-run baseball, Rodon set the tone for what would be a lopsided win for the Bronx Bombers.
3 Giants who could be playing on the roster bubble during training camp
The New York Giants kick off their training camp practices on Wednesday morning in preparation for the upcoming 2024 season. Training camp gives the coaching staff their first look at the talent on the roster and an opportunity to determine who will make the final 53-man cut. Entering this summer’s training camp, a few players are playing on the roster bubble, fighting to keep their jobs.
3-team mock trade sees Knicks land Timberwolves superstar in exchange for Julius Randle
The New York Knicks have had a busy offseason, acquiring Mikal Bridges on a massive deal with the Brooklyn Nets, re-signing OG Anunoby, and extending superstar guard Jalen Brunson. Most of the league is finished making their moves in the market and teams are surveying their rosters as Summer League wraps up, but the offseason is not over.
Could the Mets acquire a former All-Star to replace Pete Alonso?
The New York Mets have come out of the gate slow to start the second half, dropping two out of three against the Miami Marlins, but are still in a three-way tie for the final wild-card spot at 50-48. Given how tight the wild-card race is, the Mets could find...
Mets acquire a minor league arm for a former 6th-overall pick
The New York Mets are in a place nobody expected them to be at the end of May, as the blue and orange are in the final wild-card spot at 50-48. With the renewed playoff hopes, president of baseball operations David Stearns has beefed up the blue and orange bullpen, which has resulted in some roster casualties, including former sixth-overall pick Tyler Jay, who lost his spot on the 40-man roster.
Giants bring in veteran guard with familiarity to new offensive line coach for visit
The New York Giants are still looking to add talent to their offensive line as they prepare for training camp to kick off this week. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Giants are bringing in veteran guard Greg Van Roten for a free agent visit. The Giants could add...
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges changes number as new chapter begins
Knicks‘ new forward Mikal Bridges will not wear No. 1 on his jersey next season after all, changing it to No. 25 on Monday. Bridges, who was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster deal several weeks ago, is bringing a positive health history and plenty of production on both sides of the ball to a New York team that needed a championship-caliber wing.
Yankees eyeing this weekend to start rehab assignment for interesting bullpen arm
Nick Burdi has struggled with command and injury issues with the New York Yankees thus far, but his stuff and swing-and-miss potential definitely appeal to this team. Rehabbing from his second hip injury, Burdi had a 1.86 ERA and 5.43 FIP across 12 appearances, showing off both a dominant fastball-slider combination but also tending to lose control and spray baseballs wildly. With one more live batting practice session left to go, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports that the Yankees are likely to have him start his rehab assignment this Friday.
Yankees could target these 3 overlooked relievers on the trade market
The New York Yankees are known for maximizing value from their bullpen, as even with this depleted group they’ve found ways to squeeze more value than expected. While it’s impressive, every team in baseball is trying to maximize value out of their bullpen, and that means bringing in veterans who need a tweak or unproven talent with the upside to become something special. Some organizations are either unable to identify the tweak needed or only identify it during the season, causing a player’s overall numbers to underwhelm fans at the deadline.
Could the Giants be a good fit for former Commanders quarterback?
The New York Giants are heading into the 2024 season with a lot of unknowns about the future of their quarterback position. Daniel Jones, who suffered a torn ACL last season, is in for a make-or-break season to determine if he will be the franchise quarterback for the long term. They also signed backup Drew Lock in the event of an injury or poor play, but they could be in the mix for another talented backup.
Brooklyn Nets sign Summer League star to fill final roster spot
Former first-round pick Keon Johnson had one thing on his mind during Summer League, maximize his opportunity. After joining the Brooklyn Nets on a two-way deal last season, Johnson spent the majority of his time toiling in the G-League, appearing in just 5 games for the NBA club. Written off by the rest of the league, he entered the offseason returning to the Nets Summer League team, hoping that his performance would yield an opportunity to continue his NBA career.
Could the Mets swing a trade with the San Francisco Giants for bullpen help?
The New York Mets are surprisingly in a position to be buyers at this year’s trade deadline despite the struggles they had to begin the campaign. However, although the blue and orange have been successful as a team, their bullpen, which has been ravaged by injuries to many of its key contributors and dealt with underperformance from others, has emerged as the club’s biggest weakness.
Mets’ ace is set to make his season debut against the Atlanta Braves
The New York Mets and injuries have seemingly gone hand in hand during the 2024 campaign, and that started before spring training even really got started. In February, the projected ace of the rotation and 2023 all-star Kodai Senga suffered a moderate capsule strain in his right shoulder. It has...
Should the Knicks even consider trading All-NBA power forward?
There have been plenty of rumors this off-season suggesting a possible trade between the New York Knicks and All-NBA forward Julius Randle. Connections linking New York to Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged, but there hasn’t been much movement on a potential deal in recent weeks. It is unlikely that the Knicks would swap salaries since Towns is heading into a massive four-year, $220.4 million deal that includes a $61 million cap hit during the 2027–28 season.
Yankees executive Omar Minaya’s wife found dead in NJ home
First and foremost, I want to send my deepest condolences to the Minaya family, who must be experiencing pain beyond belief. On Monday morning, the New York Post reported that Rachel Minaya, the wife of former Mets General manager and Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead in their New Jersey home.
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