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Sep 17, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws the ball against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Road Trip Will Define Mets

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Three games at Atlanta, four at Chicago, four at Philadelphia await the Mets. Indeed a road trip that will define where this team stands after losing three of four to the Cardinals at Citi Field. […]

YANKEES ACQUIRE 1B/DH EDWIN ENCARNACIÓN FROM SEATTLE MARINERS

YANKEES ACQUIRE 1B/DH EDWIN ENCARNACIÓN FROM SEATTLE MARINERS

The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired 1B/DH Edwin Encarnación from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Juan Then and cash considerations. Encarnación, 36, hit .241/.356/.531 (58-for-241) with 48R, 7 doubles, 21HR, 49RBI and 41BB in […]

by · June 16, 2019 · Sports
Mets add a Pitcher

Mets add a Pitcher

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor With the Mets bullpen struggles there is need for help. Though GM Brodie Van Wegeden said Saturday prior to the Mets-Cardinals game at Citi Field, “We will improve.” Friday at Citi Field the Mets late […]

by · June 15, 2019 · Sports
Old Timer’s Day Set At Yankee Stadium

Old Timer’s Day Set At Yankee Stadium

YANKEES TO HOLD 73rd ANNUAL OLD-TIMERS’ DAY ON SUNDAY, JUNE 23, AT YANKEE STADIUM 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee Mariano Rivera to make Old-Timers’ Day debut The New York Yankees today announced the roster of former Yankees who will be […]

by · June 12, 2019 · Sports
Subway Series Split

Subway Series Split

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor This novelty of Yankees-Mets interleague play on the schedule has worn off and the buzz is not like it was, though it still creates interest with fans of both teams in New York City and […]

by · June 12, 2019 · Sports, Uncategorized
Yankees-Mets Wait To Tomorrow

Yankees-Mets Wait To Tomorrow

TONIGHT’S YANKEES-METS GAME POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER; WILL BE MADE UP AS THE FIRST GAME OF A DAY-NIGHT, SEPARATE-ADMISSION DOUBLEHEADER, TOMORROW, TUESDAY, JUNE 11 TICKETS FOR TONIGHT’S GAME ARE VALID ONLY FOR THE FIRST GAME OF TOMORROW’S DOUBLEHEADER (1:05 […]

by · June 10, 2019 · Sports
Yankees-Mets Resume Series

Yankees-Mets Resume Series

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Here we go again as the Yankees and Mets resume their interleague borough series in the Bronx Monday night. Though the novelty of this series is long gone this is still Yankees-Mets and baseball bragging rights […]

by · June 9, 2019 · Sports
Mark Casse does it again with Sir Winston

Mark Casse does it again with Sir Winston

By Jason Gonzalez Contributing Writer The streak of bizarre occurrences in thoroughbred horse racing during its illustrious triple crown season remained intact. A crowd of 56,217 was present at Belmont Park to witness the unusual event that transpired.   For […]

by · June 8, 2019 · Sports
Jun 6, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC midfielder Alexandru Mitrita (28) celebrates his goal against FC Cincinnati during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NYCFC Back In Bronx And On A Roll

By Carlos De Jesus IV Contributor Bronx Chronicle Sports When the final whistle blew at Yankee stadium following a 5-2 thumping in favor of NYCFC, it had a feeling of mercy you would expect after a one sided heavyweight fight. […]

by · June 7, 2019 · Sports
Belmont Stakes And Notes

Belmont Stakes And Notes

Master Fencer posts final breeze for G1 Belmont StakesCasse trainees in good order ahead of G1 Belmont StakesTapit a continuing presence in the “Test of the Champion”Sacco to saddle Grade 1 contenders Joevia and Mind ControlPletcher flying under the radar […]

by · June 5, 2019 · Sports
Tom McNamara of the NYCFCscores the winning goal that beats San Jose 2-1. (Photo credit: Gary Quintal)

New York City FC Named Finalist for ESPN Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year

ESPN today announced that for a second time, New York City FC (NYCFC) has been named a finalist for the annual Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award presented by ESPN and sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Each year, this award […]

by · June 5, 2019 · Sports
The Manager Imploded

The Manager Imploded

By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor So it continues. And there is no help on the way with a Mets bullpen that was charged with six runs in the top of the 10th inning at Citi Field Tuesday evening. But Robert […]

by · June 5, 2019 · Sports
Day 1: Yankees Draft Picks

Day 1: Yankees Draft Picks

YANKEES SELECT THREE PLAYERS ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2019 MLB FIRST-YEAR PLAYER DRAFT The New York Yankees tonight selected three players over the first two rounds of the 2019 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. With their first-round […]

by · June 4, 2019 · Sports
June 1, 2019; New York, NY; IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz during their heavyweight championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing UK

A New Heavyweight Champion And Where This Goes

By Rich Mancuso/Sports Editor Andy Ruiz Jr. may not have had a bigger upset as Buster Douglas had over Mike Tyson. But Saturday night at Madison Square Garden he was a huge underdog and all week he said that motivated […]

by · June 2, 2019 · Sports
Retired Knicks Player John Wallace Presents Awards To Student Athletes

Retired Knicks Player John Wallace Presents Awards To Student Athletes

RETIRED KNICKS PLAYER JOHN WALLACE SPOKE AND PRESENTED TROPHIES TO STUDENTS AT THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ANNUAL SPORTS AWARDS CEREMONY At the event, Wallace shared an inspiring speech of his experiences playing basketball and his career playing […]

by · May 31, 2019 · Sports, Uncategorized