It wasn’t so long ago that here at ESNY, we talked about Bryce Harper possibly becoming a Yankee, both the upside and downside. Much to #YankeesTwitter’s chagrin, it didn’t happen. Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million megadeal with the Philadelphia Phillies. It took a few years to add some talent around him, but the Phils are the defending National League Champions and two … [Read more...] about What if the Yankees had signed Bryce Harper in free agency?
Why aren’t Yankees fans mad about Nathan Eovaldi?
With how much some Yankees fans complain about Jordan Montgomery succeeding with the Rangers in the ALCS, you’d think they’d save some love for Nathan Eovaldi too. The veteran righty started Game 2 of the ALCS for Texas and pitched six strong innings. He limited the Astros to three runs and struck out nine. In fact, Eovaldi has won all three of his postseason starts and has a … [Read more...] about Why aren’t Yankees fans mad about Nathan Eovaldi?
Is Aaron Rodgers targeting a Christmas Eve return?
The Jets are somehow 3-3 despite losing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a torn Achilles four snaps into his Gang Green career. However, Rodgers has jumped headfirst into his recovery and, according to WFAN’s Brandon Tierney, he could be back this season. Christmas Eve against the Washington Commanders in Week 16, to be exact. Tierney provided more details on his daily radio show … [Read more...] about Is Aaron Rodgers targeting a Christmas Eve return?
How likely is a Yankees-Jordan Montgomery reunion?
Jordan Montgomery has turned his surprising Yankees departure into a potentially bright future for himself. The big lefty, now with the Texas Rangers, shut down the defending champion Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS. Montgomery pitched 6.1 shutout innings in the Rangers’ 2-0 win over Houston. He is now 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in three playoff starts. Talk about winning the breakup! A … [Read more...] about How likely is a Yankees-Jordan Montgomery reunion?
Is this the peak for Jets and Giants football?
Unlike most New Yorkers, and a good portion of the ESNY staff, I am not a Giants or Jets fan when it comes to football. No, my loyalties lie straight down I-95 with the Ravens by Baltimore’s inner harbor. My reasons are another story, but I digress. The real story is how for over a decade at this point, New York City’s football teams have been, in a word, awful. Forget the two … [Read more...] about Is this the peak for Jets and Giants football?