Jack Curry of the YES Network had an interesting announcement Friday. Longtime Yankees manager Joe Girardi is joining the team-owned channel as an analyst for the upcoming season. Joe Girardi has been hired by the YES Network as an analyst for 2024. Girardi, who managed the Yankees to their last title in 2009, also contributed to 3 titles as a catcher. As a player, coach, … [Read more...] about Joe Girardi is back in the broadcast booth, and should stay there
Mets to sign former Oakland, Baltimore RHP Shintaro Fujinami
The Mets have added Japanese righty Shintaro Fujinami, according to Jon Heyman at the Post. Heyman added Fujinami’s deal is for $3.35 million, plus incentives. Fujinami to Mets. $3.35M, $850K incentives — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 2, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Fujinami, 29, split last season between the Oakland A’s and Baltimore Orioles, going 7-8 … [Read more...] about Mets to sign former Oakland, Baltimore RHP Shintaro Fujinami
It’s getting harder to ignore Jalen Brunson’s MVP candidacy
You’d never know it, but New York Knicks fans are enamored with All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson. The sea of No. 11 jerseys peppered throughout the Big Apple? No idea what you’re talking about. Him, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo leading the so-called New York Villanovas? What’s that? Deafening chants of “MVP!” that shook Madison Square Garden to its core in Thursday’s … [Read more...] about It’s getting harder to ignore Jalen Brunson’s MVP candidacy
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: Preview, analysis, prediction
The Joe vs. The Volcano hot New York Knicks went 14-2 in January and kick off February with a throwback to an old rivalry. The Indiana Pacers make their first visit to the Garden after beating New York 140-126 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Dec. 30. It was a great game for Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who finished the game with 22 points and a franchise record 23 … [Read more...] about New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: Preview, analysis, prediction
Mets close to signing LHP Jake Diekman
The New York Mets are close to boosting their bullpen and adding veteran lefty Jake Diekman. Will Sammon at The Athletic was first with news of the signing. Diekman, 37, joins the Mets after splitting 2023 between the White Sox and Rays. He posted an awful 7.94 ERA in 13 games with Chicago, but improved to a stellar 2.18 in Tampa Bay. That ended his season at a solid 3.34 mark, … [Read more...] about Mets close to signing LHP Jake Diekman