Name: Giants veterans Bobby Okereke and Andrew Thomas talk 'better execution' during crunch time after Broncos loss
Uploaded: 2025-10-20T06:11-05:00
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Description: For Giants LB Bobby Okereke and OT Andrew Thomas, Sunday's stunning loss in Denver revealed that there is no secret sauce to winning close games. Both players emphasized execution in "moments that matter" or you end up losing. Okereke added, "a painful loss but an opportunity to learn from it."

Mets

Mets pitcher Clay Holmes spoke about his offseason, refining his pitches, developing relationships with Freddy Peralta and new pitching coach Justin Willard, and how good the team’s starting rotation can be in 2026.

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On Mets Hot Stove, Will Sammon reports that several teams have interest in Brett Baty and discusses his and Mark Vientos' future with Mets.

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On BNNY, Sal Licata delivers his "LICATA Projections" with the Mets winning the NL East at 92-70. Emmanuel Berbari, John Jastremski and John Harper share their reactions to the projections.

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Check out the Mets action from early spring training, as Freddy Peralta, the big addition to the starting rotation, takes the field and the mound in the bullpen on Wednesday in Port St. Lucie.

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Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta is in camp early for spring training as he gets to know his new coaches and teammates, he explains the reasons why he decided to skip the World Baseball Classic, and also addresses the possibility of an Opening Day start.

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On BNNY, the panel discusses expectations for Mets pitcher Nolan McLean and then the conversation evolves into a debate about who they'd rather have this season, McLean or Yankees hurler Cam Schlittler.

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On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the minor league signing of relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, and discuss how he's a worthwhile candidate for one of the final spots in the Mets bullpen to start the season.

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New York Mets pitcher Jonah Tong faces live batters in Port St. Lucie during early spring training pitching workouts.

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Get a look at the early days of Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, as pitchers Christian Scott, Nate Lavender, and Nolan McLean throw bullpen sessions, plus Freddy Peralta, Jonah Tong, Clay Holmes, Dylan Ross, and more work out in front of new pitching coach Justin Willard.

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Yankees

On Baseball Night in NY, Jon Hein goes for the under on the Yankees' projected Las Vegas win total and over on the Mets. Maggie Gray and Laura Albanese then debate which team is closer that elusive title: Mets or Yankees?

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares his thoughts on the team entering the 2026 season with a relatively similar roster as last season, where his confidence levels are with the current group.

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Cody Bellinger discusses his excitement in returning to the Bronx after signing a five-year deal with the Yankees in free agency, returning to New York after being traded by the Cubs last offseason, as well as addressing the possibility of him suiting up for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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On Baseball Night in NY, Sal Licata, David Lennon, Keith Raad, and John Harper debate whether they think Aaron Judge is the face of New York baseball going into the 2026 season, or if the likes of Juan Soto or Francisco Lindor might be able to carry the title.

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SNY’s Jim Duquette reacts to Cody Bellinger re-signing with the Yankees and breaks down why the deal makes sense for both sides.

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On SportsNite, Niki Lattarulo, Jon Alba and Chris Lopresti share their thoughts on trade speculation involving both New York teams and Washington left-hander MacKenzie Gore.

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SNY's John Jastremski and Bryan Hoch discuss the gap between what the Yankees are offering Cody Bellinger and what he is looking to get in free agency and when he may make his decision.

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On Baseball Night in NY,  would Cody Bellinger choose the Mets over the Yankees? Emmanuel Berbari says if the Mets offered Bellinger a massive six or seven-year deal, the Yankees would bow out of the negotiations immediately. 

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Jets

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the news that the Jets have officially named Frank Reich as their new offensive coordinator, and explains what this means for the team moving forward

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss the view from Jets fans of former quarterback Sam Darnold playing in the Super Bowl.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt share their reactions to the organization hiring Brian Duker as the next defensive coordinator, share where things stand with the offensive coordinator search, and react to the rest of the hirings around the NFL. The two also go over a couple of quarterbacks that the Jets could take in the second round of the draft and give three ways they'd fix the team in 2026.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes shares what transpired that led to the Jets hiring Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator over Wink Martindale.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to Aaron Glenn and the organization firing OC Tanner Engstrand. The guys share who they think will replace Engstrand and where things currently stand on the defensive coordinator front.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss where things stand with the Jets coaching staff, recapping the latest firings and sharing updates on the defensive coordinator search. The guys then reflect on Sam Darnold's time in New York as he is set to start in the Super Bowl against the AFC rival Patriots. Later, the two defend some of their tweets from the last week, break down the rest of the NFL coaching searches, and discuss which Jets they would take 'final sale.'

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt share updates on the Jets defensive coordinator search.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and the Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss who they Jets should select with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and if trading back in an option.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and the Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss Dante Moore deciding to stay at Oregon, what that means for the Jets' draft plans, and who their next defensive coordinator may be.

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Giants

SNY NBA Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the hire of Matt Nagy as Giants offensive coordinator under new head coach John Harbaugh, including Nagy’s long track record in the NFL and his previous work with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the hiring of Dennard Wilson as the new defensive coordinator for the Giants under new coach John Harbaugh, and reveals what Big Blue is getting with Wilson leading the defense moving forward.

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SNY's Niki Lattarulo speaks with Giants head coach John Harbaugh about how he plans on developing QB Jaxson Dart and why he's looking forward to coaching in New York.

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Knicks

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For Giants LB Bobby Okereke and OT Andrew Thomas, Sunday's stunning loss in Denver revealed that there is no secret sauce to winning close games. Both players emphasized execution in "moments that matter" or you end up losing. Okereke added, "a painful loss but an opportunity to learn from it."

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