Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The New York Mets are flirting with disaster by forcing Jorge Polanco to learn first base on the fly, a defensive gamble that smells like desperation rather than strategy. With Pete Alonso taking his 40 home runs to Baltimore for $155 million, the Mets have left a crater in the middle of their lineup … [Read more...] about Landing a Batting Champ: Mets could acquire Yandy Diaz to transform lineup
The Ugly Truth: Why Mets never had a prayer in Edwin Díaz sweepstakes
Gregory Fisher-Imagn ImagesGregory Fisher-Imagn Images The departure of Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers isn’t just a roster change; it is a cold, hard slap in the face that exposes exactly where the New York Mets stand in the National League hierarchy. While fans might scream about loyalty, the reality is that the Mets never truly had a chance to retain … [Read more...] about The Ugly Truth: Why Mets never had a prayer in Edwin Díaz sweepstakes
Mets remain involved in the Michael King sweepstakes; a decision is expected soon
Denis Poroy-Imagn ImagesDenis Poroy-Imagn Images There is a certain kind of pitcher the New York Mets have circled for years, sometimes quietly, sometimes not. Michael King fits that profile almost too cleanly, which is why his sudden availability without the need to surrender prospects feels like a rare moment when timing actually favors this front office. King is … [Read more...] about Mets remain involved in the Michael King sweepstakes; a decision is expected soon
Major Mistake: Yankees’ Brian Cashman opens up about a Jazz Chisholm Jr. trade
Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn ImagesDaniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images General Manager Brian Cashman just sent a shiver down the spine of every Yankees fan who values electricity over efficiency, publicly stating that the team is “open-minded” about trading star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. Via the MLB Network, Cashman didn’t exactly shut down the rumors, choosing instead to … [Read more...] about Major Mistake: Yankees’ Brian Cashman opens up about a Jazz Chisholm Jr. trade
Knicks 124, Spurs 113: Good news and bad news as Knicks win first NBA Cup title
Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesKirby Lee-Imagn Images The New York Knicks are officially NBA champions. In the Emirates NBA Cup, that is. On Tuesday, the Knicks completed their quest for an NBA Cup title, taking down the San Antonio Spurs in a thriller in Las Vegas, 124-113. New York celebrates their first trophy of any kind since their 1973 NBA Championship. OG Anunoby … [Read more...] about Knicks 124, Spurs 113: Good news and bad news as Knicks win first NBA Cup title