Name: Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux share confidence in Giants' defense despite struggles
Uploaded: 2026-01-05T11:47-05:00
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Description: Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux share their thoughts on the Giants' defense this season, who should be the team's defensive coordinator next season, and their plans for the offseason.

Mets

Andy Green, Marcus Semien and Brett Baty reacted to the Mets 7-2 win over Rangers. Green talked about Semien's big night coming back to Texas, while Semien spoke about his time with the Rangers. Baty explained the key was to stay ready as he hit a grand slam as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning.

Andy Green, Marcus Semien and Brett Baty on Mets 7-2 win over Rangers

The Mets hit three home runs, including a ninth inning pinch-hit grand slam from Brett Baty as New York defeated Texas 7-2. Starter Nolan McLean pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs and striking out five as the Mets got their four victory in their last five games.

Mets vs Rangers (9/23/26) | Mets Highlights

On Baseball Night in NY, Jose Reyes gives his thoughts on the Mets removing the interim tag for manager Andy Green. Reyes said while he was a little surprised, he recognizes that the players love playing for Green and ultimately thinks it's a good thing.

Jose Reyes on Mets officially naming Andy Green manager | BNNY

On Mets Mailbag, Michelle Margaux is joined by SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes to answer questions about Andy Green being named Mets manager moving forward, potential free agent targets in the offseason for Steve Cohen and David Stearns, and the future makeup of the team’s coaching staff. 

Mets name Andy Green new manager, how will the offseason unfold? | Mets Mailbag

Newly minted official manager Andy Green, Sean Manaea, Francisco Alvarez, and Christian Scott discuss the Mets' 6-3 win over the Rangers, Manaea's strong outing, Alvarez's offensive success, and Scott's injury update.

Andy Green, Sean Manaea, Francisco Alvarez, and Christian Scott on Mets' 6-3 win over Rangers

SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes reacts to news of the Mets hiring former Twins POBO Derek Falvey to a role in their front office, 'adding to the voices' around David Stearns and Co.

MLB Insider on Mets front office hire in Derek Falvey

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Andy Green speak live as Green is named 26th manager in Mets history.

David Stearns introduces Andy Green as official Mets manager

Francisco Lindor shares his reaction to Andy Green being named the Mets' full-time manager, saying he believes it's a wise decision and praising Green's impact on the clubhouse.

Francisco Lindor reacts to Andy Green named Mets manager

The Mets open their series against the Rangers with a 6-3 win, powered by a strong start from Sean Manaea, who struck out nine batters, while Carson Benge and Francisco Alvarez each had two doubles.

Mets vs Rangers (9/22/26) | Mets Highlights

Yankees

Aaron Judge said he's doing "everything I can to be ready to go when the postseason starts." Gerrit Cole talked about how good his stuff was in the win, while Ben Rice discussed his 40 home run season.

Aaron Judge says 'my goal is to come back as soon as I can' as Gerrit Cole and Ben Rice talk Yankees win over Rays

Yankees manager Aaron Boone discusses the loss to the Rays and managing the lineup and pitchers as the Yankees prepare for the postseason.


Aaron Boone on Yankees’ loss to Rays, preparing for postseason

On SNY's Baseball Night in NY, Sal Licata, Maggie Gray, Jon Hein and Britt Ghiroli all react to the breaking news that New York Yankees star right fielder Aaron Judge will be placed on the 10-day IL with a right calf strain, which could mean the Yankees captain will miss the remainder of the regular season.

Yankees star Aaron Judge to be placed on 10-day injured list with calf strain | BNNY

Yankees manager Aaron Boone met the media after the Yankees beat the Mets 2-0 behind another strong outing from starter Cam Schlittler, who left the game after getting hit by a comebacker.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Cam Schlitter health after getting hit by comebacker

Interim Mets manager Andy Green talks strong starting pitching from Christian Scott, but an even better outing from the Yankees’ Cam Schlittler, while Scott discussed pitching efficiently in his outing.

Andy Green and Christian Scott talk Mets’ Sunday loss to Yankees

Christian Scott had a strong outing but Cam Schlittler was better, as the Yankees rode two solo home runs from Ben Rice and Austin Wells for a 2-0 victory on Sunday to win the latest edition of the Subway Series.

Mets vs Yankees (9/13/26) | Mets Highlights

Aaron Boone thought Gerrit Cole simply wasn't getting the ball to his spots and the result was three home runs. Cole has now allowed seven homers in his last two starts. He credited the Mets with some tough at-bats but plans to take a deep dive into his woes with not keeping the ball in the park. 

Aaron Boone and Gerrit Cole discuss Cole continuing to be hurt by the long ball in 12-2 loss to Mets 

Aaron Boone, Carlos Rodón, Luis García Jr., Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge discuss their victory over the Mets while also reflecting on playing on such an important night and what it means to play on the anniversary of 9/11.

Aaron Boone, Yankees talk win over Mets and importance of playing on 9/11

On Baseball Night in NY, Chelsea Janes reacts to the news of Jazz Chisholm Jr. heading to the injured list, and how much the Yankees will miss his power and speed.

How much will the Yankees miss Jazz Chisholm Jr. as he heads to the IL? | BNNY

Jets

Jets quarterback Geno Smith said he is confident in the team's defense as they face the Detroit Lions offense in Week 3. Smith also talked about his emphasis on protecting the football as the Jets signal caller.

Jets QB Geno Smith on team's defense facing the Detroit Lions: 'We trust in our defense'

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn met with the media Wednesday to discuss building on Geno Smith's performance against the Packers and the importance of explosive plays for the Jets against the Lions.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn on the importance of explosive plays

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers in their 2026 home opener, in which they led 17-7 to begin the fourth quarter, and ultimately lost 20-17 in overtime.

Jets get back in the loss column against Packers in Week 2 | Jets Final Drive

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn met with the media following Sunday's loss to discuss how he prepares the gameplan and his decision-making at the end of the second quarter against the Packers.

Aaron Glenn on 4th down decisions, offensive aggressiveness

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn spoke with the media following their 20-17 loss to the Packers in overtime to open up their 2026 home slate, and discussed what went wrong in the fourth quarter leading to the Jets blowing a 10-point lead.


Aaron Glenn on costly decisions in Jets' OT loss to Packers

Jets quarterback Geno Smith spoke with the media following their 20-17 loss to the Packers in overtime in which they led 17-7 heading to the fourth quarter, before eventually blowing the ten-point lead in their 2026 home opener.

Geno Smith on up-and-down game in Jets' loss: 'Didn't get it done'

Following the Jets' 20-17 loss to the Packers in overtime in which they led 17-7 heading to the fourth quarter, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and SNY Jets Reporter Chelsea Sherrod broke down what went wrong down the stretch for the Jets.

What went wrong in Jets' OT loss to Packers in Week 2?

Harrison Phillips spoke with the media Friday ahead of the home opener against the Packers, discussing Green Bay's offense, what makes Jordan Love tough to defend, how the pass rush is building chemistry, and how much the crowd can affect the game.


Harrison Phillips on preparing for Jordan Love and the Packers offense

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn met with the media Friday morning and discussed Jordan Love and how the Jets are preparing for their matchup against the Packers in Sunday's home opener.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn on Jordan Love, preparing for Packers matchup

Giants

Giants quarterback Jameis Winston said he's "very confident" he can lead his team to wins. Winston also spoke about facing his former coach Brian Daboll and the Titans in Week 3.

Jameis Winston says he's 'very confident' he can lead New York Giants to victories

Giants head coach John Harbaugh said he expects QB Jaxson Dart to be out for "the regular season at least." Harbaugh said the game plan is now to shift the offense to backup Jameis Winston, but that would be more of an adjustment than a complete change. 

John Harbaugh says he expects Giants QB Jaxson Dart to be out for 'the regular season at least'

On NYG411, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and Dan Duggan of The Athletic get together to recap the Giants disastrous Week 2 loss against the Rams, in which their QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury which will end his sophomore season early.

Jaxson Dart is out, now what for Giants? | NYG411

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes provides an update on Giants QB Jaxson Dart's knee injury, sustained in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams, being more severe than initially thought and potentially requires season-ending surgery.

Giants QB Jaxson Dart to require season-ending knee surgery?

Giants head coach John Harbaugh spoke with the media on Tuesday to share an update on the injury status of QB Jaxson Dart.

Giants head coach John Harbaugh delivers Jaxson Dart injury update

Giants backup quarterback Jameis Winston's first thought when starter Jaxson Dart went down was that he prayed the second-year pro would be okay. The Rams then made life very difficult for Winston, who was just 11-of-27 for 111 yards and a costly red zone interception. The veteran felt once the Rams got the lead, the Giants running game was ineffective and made their offense one-dimensional. Winston expects "better execution" from the entire group at home this Sunday.

Veteran Giants QB Jameis Winston talks "better execution" after rough outing in loss to LA 

It was a night to forget for Giants head coach John Harbaugh after a 28-6 loss to the Rams, coupled with a knee injury to starting QB Jaxson Dart early in the first quarter that sidelined him for the rest of the game. He said Dart will undergo an MRI on Tuesday and reserved comment till then. But Harbaugh refused to make excuses, crediting the Rams with dominating the game while the Giants failed to execute at that level. He called it a learning experience and that there's plenty of time for the team to make the necessary corrections going forward.

John Harbaugh on Jaxson Dart injury and one-sided loss to Rams

Giants head coach John Harbaugh met the media to preview Big Blue’s matchup on Monday Night Football with the Rams, and discussed when the team can expect WR Malik Nabers to be able to “take on a full workload.”

Giants coach John Harbaugh on when Malik Nabers can take on a ‘full workload’

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers spoke with the media after practice on Thursday to discuss how he came away feeling after playing against the Cowboys in the Week 1 opener, which marked his first game action since tearing his ACL in Week 4 of the 2025 season.

Malik Nabers on how he feels after Week 1, plans for Giants' Week 2 action

Knicks

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley delivers the latest on contract extension talks between the Knicks and star forward Karl-Anthony Towns as the franchise prepares to defend their first NBA title in 53 years.

Ian Begley shares latest on Knicks-KAT extension talks

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the news that LeBron James chose to sign with the Sixers, plus also talks about what it means for the Knicks and the rivalry between New York and Philadelphia, and also how this move affects other Eastern Conference contenders.

Ian Begley reacts to LeBron James to Sixers, what it means for Knicks and the East

On SNY’s SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney and John Jastremski discuss what the Knicks have done so far this offseason, including the new deal to bring back Jordan Clarkson, and what other moves the team still might make.

Jordan Clarkson back to NY, what now for the Knicks? | SportsNite

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley shares info on Jalen Brunson's left forearm/wrist injury that will require surgery to repair, with at least a two-month recovery after. Brunson played through discomfort in the area as he lead the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years, and will undergo the procedure to repair the injury on Tuesday.

Ian Begley reports on Jalen Brunson's upcoming surgery on wrist/forearm

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley confirms that the Knicks have secured a one-year $3.9 million dollar agreement with free agent center Andre Drummond. The former Mount Vernon star, will back up starter Karl-Anthony Towns, filling the void left by Mitchell Robinson who signed with Boston. 

NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the Knicks signing veteran center Andre Drummond

On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney welcomes SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley to discuss Mitchell Robinson's departure from the Knicks to join the Celtics, and lay out potential plans for New York to replace who was their longest tenured player.

Ian Begley on Mitchell Robinson's departure from the Knicks, replacement plans | SportsNite

Re-live the formative years and moves that delivered the first Knicks championship to the city of New York and its fans in 53 long years.

Building Blocks: Piecing together a Knicks champion

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley breaks down the breaking deal between Mitchell Robinson and the Boston Celtics, as a key piece of the Knicks 2026 championship roster heads to their rival up north, leaving Leon Rose with big shoes to fill going forward for New York.

Ian Begley on Mitchell Robinson-to-Celtics deal, what's next for Knicks

On this special NBA free agency opening edition of The Putback, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod hosts as SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley is joined by Newsday Knicks writer Steve Popper to deliver live coverage of the official opening of the NBA free agency window.

Knicks, NBA free agency opening live reactions | The Putback with Ian Begley

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Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke with the media on Thursday to discuss Jaxson Dart's performance and overall offensive efficiency in Week 1 win against the Cowboys.


Giants OC Matt Nagy on Jaxson Dart's Week 1 performance, offensive efficiency

The Giants hit the practice field on Thursday, coming off their season-opening win on SNF against the Dallas Cowboys, as Malik Nabers, Odell Beckham Jr., Jaxson Dart and more got work in as the team prepares to head to LA and take on the Rams on MNF in Week 2.

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Jaxson Dart on Giants' building off Week 1 win heading into MNF date with Rams in LA

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