Name: Brandon Nimmo on increased power, moving to left field, wanting to win a World Series with Mets | Mets Hot Stove
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Description: On Mets Hot Stove, veteran outfielder Brandon Nimmo visits with SNY's Gary Apple and Jerry Blevins to discuss his increased power at the plate, shifting to left field for the good of the team and the desire to win a World Series with the Mets.

Mets

Jose Reyes on whether it'll be "something or nothing" for Brett Baty to learn to play second base. Reyes says it's nothing, that he'll be fine, and, "You're wearing No. 7 - come on!"

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Brandon Nimmo joined Michelle Margaux to discuss how he was feeling after returning to the outfield for the first time since Feb. 28. Paul Blackburn also spoke after a solid start vs. Miami in which he struck out six over four innings pitched.   

Brandon Nimmo on returning to the outfield and Paul Blackburn on his six strikeout afternoon

Following the Mets' 2-0 spring training loss to the Rays, Brandon Nimmo gives an update on his knee, saying he's at about "90 percent." Griffin Canning discusses striking out nine batters, and Carlos Mendoza speaks about Jesse Winker leaving the game with a leg cramp.

Brandon Nimmo gives update on knee, Griffin Canning and Carlos Mendoza react to the righty's nine Ks for Mets

Griffin Canning had a strong spring training outing against the Rays throwing nine strikeouts over four plus innings. Meanwhile, Jesse Winker left the game in the first inning with a leg injury as the Mets were shut out against Tampa Bay.

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Mets prospect Ryan Clifford speaks about hitting a monster home run in the team's Spring Breakout game against the Nationals, and picking Jesse Winker's brain in big-league camp.

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Mets top prospects took on the Nationals where Ryan Clifford and Boston Baro hit long home runs, Jonah Tong struck out three in two innings, and Nick Morabito had two RBI's.

Mets vs Nationals (3/16/25) | Spring Breakout game | Mets Minor League Highlights

Following the Mets' spring training game against the Astros, Tylor Megill and Carlos Mendoza speaks about Megill's outing, competition for who will make the starting rotation, and Clay Holmes' opening day start.

Tylor Megill and Carlos Mendoza on Mets' starting rotation competition

Mets Opening Day starter Clay Holmes surrendered his first two runs of the spring but got little offensive support in a 4-1 loss to the Nationals. The Mets managed just five hits with Pete Alonso driving in their only run on a fielder's choice.

Mets vs Nationals (3/15/25) | Mets Highlights

Tylor Megill started the Mets spring training game against the Astros and allowed four earned runs, but struck out six batters in five innings. New York was held scoreless as Houston won 5-0.

Mets vs Astros (3/16/25) | Mets Highlights

Yankees

SNY's Sal Licata, Hannah Keyser, John Jastremski, and Jon Hein discuss the Yankees choice to go with Carlos Rodon on Opening Day instead of Max Fried.

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SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino reacts to the news that Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole will miss the 2025 season to undergo Tommy John surgery and details what New York can try to do to improve their pitching depth.

How Yankees could adjust without Gerrit Cole this season

SNY's Hannah Keyser, John Jastremski, Sal Licata, and Max Goodman discuss Gerrit Cole getting shelled in the Yankees' spring training game against the Twins. Additionally, the crew speak about Austin Wells being the leadoff hitter in the Bronx, and Cody Bellinger trying to recapture peak form.

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On Baseball Night in New York, John Jastremski tackles Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez's defensive woes.

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SNY's Michelle Margaux, John Harper, Zack Scott and Britt Ghiroli discuss Nolan Arenado playing in the Cardinals spring training game against the Yankees and if the gold glover will be traded to the Bronx before the start of the season.

Will Nolan Arenado get traded to the Yankees before Opening Day? | Baseball Night in NY

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman met the media on Friday to announce a modification of the team's facial hair policy. Steinbrenner says he spoke with several people in and out of the industry and felt the time was right to make the change. There will be guidelines in place but the owner observed, "The majority of the men in this generation have beards."

Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman explain the reasoning behind the Yankees amending its facial hair policy

On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata proclaims that Aaron Judge vs Juan Soto will be "the best rivalry in the history of New York baseball."

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto to be most epic NY rivalry? | Baseball Night in NY

Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks about getting a two-year contract extension with the team, the starting lineup for their first spring training game this season, and his relationship with Max Fried.

Aaron Boone says he's 'thrilled' to have a contract extension with Yankees

SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino discusses Yankees manager Aaron Boone's two-year extension with the team and what this means for general manager Brian Cashman.

MLB Insider details Aaron Boone's two-year extension with the Yankees

Jets

On Jets Nation, Bart Scott and Connor Rogers break down how the Jets can build their offense around Justin Fields.

Can the Jets unleash Justin Fields' full potential as an NFL QB?

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes contemplates where the Jets will shift their focus next with starting quarterback Justin Fields in place.

NFL Insider on what lies ahead for the Jets till the NFL Draft

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the Jets' decision to sign former Ravens CB Brandon Stephens after they lost D.J. Reed in free agency and why he thinks head coach Aaron Glenn will be able to bring out the best in Stephens.

Why Jets chose Brandon Stephens to replace D.J. Reed at corner back

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses the Jets signing Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal and why the former Bears and Steelers QB is the perfect guy to take a chance on.

Jets sign Justin Fields to two-year, $40 million deal

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses Jamien Sherwood re-signing with the Jets for $45 million and how the linebacker went from a special teams player to one of New York's defensive leaders.

NFL Insider breaks down Jamien Sherwood's $45 million deal with Jets

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the Jets releasing Davante Adams after playing only 11 games in New York and what the team may do to bolster their wide receiver corps.

What's next for Jets offense after releasing Davante Adams?

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes says the Jets opted to take OT Olu Fashanu in last year's NFL Draft over TE Brock Bowers, preferring protection over playmaker. This year, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is a definite consideration with the No. 7 pick. He's the complete package both as a receiver and a blocker, something the Jets have not had at that position in quite some time.

NFL Insider on TE Tyler Warren definitely being on the Jets radar in the upcoming NFL Draft 

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and SNY Jets Analyst Connor Rogers discuss the quarterbacks at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft, and share what they’ve heard regarding current evaluations of Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders.  They also discuss the potential of Jaxson Dart being selected in the first round.

2025 NFL Combine: Will Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders end up in NY?

Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders called himself "the ultimate cheat code" at the NFL combine as teams decide if he should be their next signal caller.  Sanders talked about his greatest talents as a football player, handling pressure on and off the field, and how he feels about transitioning to the NFL.   

Could QB Shedeur Sanders be 'the ultimate cheat code' for the Jets or the Giants?

Giants

After a dreadful 2024 season, the Giants have already bolstered several key positions in free agency. Safety Jevon Holland arrives from the Dolphins, and corner Paulson Adebo hopes to transform a Giants secondary following four years with the Saints. Defensive lineman Chauncey Golston comes from the archrival Cowboys, while a familiar face in Darius Slayton is staying put. The veteran receiver signed a new three-year deal with New York and said, "This is the best place for me to be."

Darius Slayton, Jevon Holland, Paulson Adebo and Chauncey Golston meet media after signing deals with Giants 

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the Giants signing safety Jevon Holland and how New York's defense is shaping up.

How Jevon Holland solidifies the Giants defense

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Giants signing former Saints CB Paulson Adebo and explains why the team thinks Adebo has "a ton of upside."

NFL Insider breaks down Giants signing former Saints CB Paulson Adebo

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reports that the Giants QB search is shifting to Plan B after Matthew Stafford opted to remain with the Rams. Among the veteran signal-callers being "discussed" includes now former Jet Aaron Rodgers. Connor stresses that other veteran QBs like Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and Justin Fields are also in the mix and Rodgers is not the favorite at this point.

NFL Insider on possibility of Aaron Rodgers moving from Gang Green to Big Blue

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses rumors that the Rams are interested in trading Matthew Stafford and whether the Giants would be a potential suitor. Hughes also explains how acquiring the veteran QB could lead to the Giants drafting two-way player Travis Hunter. 

Are Giants in the market for Matthew Stafford, could that open door to draft Travis Hunter?

Former Colorado CB and WR Travis Hunter speaks about playing on both sides of the ball in the NFL, what makes Shedeur Sanders special, and his thoughts on meeting with different teams so far at the NFL combine.

Potential Giants draft target Travis Hunter on playing CB and WR in the NFL: 'I'm just different'

At the 2025 NFL Combine, Abdul Carter and Jalon Walker discuss the upcoming NFL Draft. Carter says he wants to be the number one pick while Walker discusses his meeting with the New York Giants.

Abdul Carter on potentially going number one, Jalon Walker on meeting with Giants

Knicks

On SportsNite, Niki Lattarulo and Ian Begley discuss the Knicks blowout win over the Heat at the Garden. Begley highlighted the stellar play of Karl-Anthony Towns, who helped to get the team going in the second quarter. They also discuss Hart's triple-double, which tied him with Walt Frazier for most in franchise history.

Ian Begley breaks down the Knicks' impressive with over the Heat | SportsNite

Karl-Anthony towns had a game-high 23 points as the Knicks trounced the Heat 116-95. Josh Hart had a triple-double, while Mitchell Robinson had 10 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.  

Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson on Knicks' decisive 116-95 win over Miami Heat

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was very pleased with his team's effort in their 116-95 victory over the Miami Heat. Thibs in particular highlighted the third quarter, where New York outscored Miami 41-15.

Tom Thibodeau on Knicks' huge third quarter in 116-95 win over Miami Heat

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider shares his take on Draymond Green's comments that Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns avoided playing the Warriors because of Jimmy Butler.

Ian Begley shares opinion on Draymond Green's Karl-Anthony Towns comments | The Putback

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discusses the conversation Mikal Bridges and Tom Thibodeau had after Bridges said he asked the coach to give the bench more minutes.

Ian Begley gives update on Mikal Bridges-Tom Thibodeau Knicks starters minutes conversation

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto and Knicks fan Anthony Donahue to discuss PJ Tucker signing a 10-day deal and the impact he will have on the team. The three also talk about Mikal Bridges being inconsistent offensively.

PJ Tucker's addition and inconsistency of Mikal Bridges | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider, hosts a discussion about Jalen Brunson's sprained ankle and not being overly concerned that it's anything more than a short-term injury.

Jalen Brunson injury update | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto and Knicks fan Anthony Donahue to discuss New York's big win over the Kings, the addition of P.J. Tucker, and Jalen Brunson's injury. Ian also comments on Draymond Green's comments about Karl-Anthony Towns.

P.J. Tucker's impact, OG Anunoby dominance, and Knicks' West Coast trip | The Putback with Ian Begley

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley says the Knicks' invaluable guard Jalen Brunson has a sprained right ankle and he'll be re-evaluated in about two weeks. Obviously the team needs Brunson back as soon as possible but ail things considered, the news is a sigh of relief for the Knicks.

NBA Insider provides injury update on Knicks star Jalen Brunson

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