Name: Mets sign A.J. Minter to a two-year deal to improve their bullpen
Uploaded: 2025-01-17T03:40-05:00
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Description: Former Mets GM Jim Duquette reacts to the team signing lefty reliever A.J. Minter to a two-year deal and explains how this impacts their bullpen.

Mets

New York Mets starter Kodai Senga explains how he felt about his spring training debut and was pleased with working on the consistency of his gyro-slider and sinker.

Kodai Senga 'pleased' with his 2025 Mets spring training debut

New York Mets starters Kodai Senga and David Peterson both shined in their 2025 spring training debut as the club tied a 1-1 ballgame with the Marlins.

Mets vs Marlins (3/3/25) | Kodai Senga, David Peterson | Mets Highlights

New York Mets David Peterson and Mark Vientos discuss their preparations for the upcoming season during the team's spring training game against the Marlins.

David Peterson and Mark Vientos in-game interviews during Mets spring training

New York Mets OF Brandon Nimmo describes the knee soreness he has been dealing with in spring training and when he expects to be back in the lineup. Carlos Mendoza also touches on Nimmo's knee and details the plan for Starling Marte.

Brandon Nimmo on knee soreness and approximate return to the lineup

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and starting pitcher Paul Blackburn speak about the right handed pitchers struggles in the first inning of the teams spring training game against the Red Sox and Jose Siri's three-run home run.

Carlos Mendoza on Paul Blackburn's outing in Mets spring training game: 'We're not worried about results right now'

Brett Baty showed off his glove at third base with a stellar diving grab that ended a tough first inning for the Mets. Jose Siri hit a three-run home run as the Mets faced the Red Sox in spring training.

Mets vs Red Sox (3/2/25) | Jose Siri, Brett Baty | Mets Highlights

With the Mets struggling to keep their starters healthy, they got a glimpse of what the future may hold in Blade Tidwell. He struck out five over two innings, the last three completed an immaculate inning. Tidwell was unaware of the accomplishment till he returned the dugout and isn't bashful about about saying, "I feel I can stack up against anyone."

Mets prospect Blade Tidwell overwhelms Tampa Bay, K's five, and throws immaculate inning

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was duly impressed with Blade Tidwell's dominant performance, coming on the heels of Brandon Sproat's stellar outing on Friday saying, "Two young guys knocking on the door." Mendoza also likes what he's seeing from Jose Siri at the plate calling him "a talented man." The manager had no further update on Luisangel Acuña's elbow injury but added the Mets medical staff is not overly concerned.

Carlos Mendoza talks Blade Tidwell outing, Jose Siri hitting approach, Luisangel Acuña injury

Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell was unhittable, striking out five, including an immaculate second inning. Jose Siri started off the game with a diving grab in center field land and later crushed a three-run homer against his former team to provide run support as the Mets went on to thump the Rays 10-1. The only blemish on the day was young prospect Luisangel Acuña getting hit on the left elbow by a pitch. He remained in the game but left shortly thereafter and will be re-evaluated on Sunday.

Mets vs Rays (3/01/25) | Mets Highlights

Yankees

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.

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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."

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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

SNY's Eamon McAnaney, Anthony McCarron, and John Jastremski debate if Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt will be enough to replace Juan Soto in the Yankees lineup after Soto left the Bronx to sign with the Mets.

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Anthony Volpe speaks about Juan Soto leaving the team, embracing the pressure of playing in New York, and expectations for the season.

Anthony Volpe is embracing pressure of playing for Yankees

Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks about Marcus Stroman not wanting to pitch in the bullpen, Dom Smith's progress in spring training, and Aaron Judge as a possible DH if Giancarlo Stanton is injured.

Aaron Boone on Aaron Judge and Dom Smith as DH options if Giancarlo Stanton is injured

Jets

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?

New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey chat with SNY's Jeane Coakley from the NFL Combine about their approach to revitalizing the struggling franchise.

Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey share their vision of how to turn Jets' organization around

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and SNY Jets Analyst Connor Rogers discuss the state of the New York Jets offense, including the team’s options at quarterback in a post-Aaron Rodgers world, plus question marks for the Jets at both the wide receiver and tight end positions moving forward.

2025 NFL Combine: What’s in store for the Jets offense next year?

Former Penn State tight end and top prospect in the draft Tyler Warren speaks about his top traits as a player, his goals for the NFL combine, and how he wears No. 44 because of former Jets and Washington running back John Riggins.

Tyler Warren on his unselfishness as a player, says he wears No. 44 because of former Jets RB John Riggins

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and SNY Jets analyst Connor Rogers discuss where the Jets defense stands at this point in the offseason and what Darren Mougey can do to improve the unit for next season.

2025 NFL Combine: What will Jets defense look like next season?

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes takes a rapid fire Q&A at the NFL Scouting Combine with Jeane Coakley on the most pressing Jets issues as the draft approaches.

NFL Insider Connor Hughes answers pressing Jets offseason questions with Jeane Coakley

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn explains the decision to move on from Aaron Rodgers and who he is looking for to replace the veteran at the quarterback position.

Aaron Glenn on moving on from Aaron Rodgers and future QB plans

Giants

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

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reports from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to update the latest developments on the Giants' search for their quarterback of the future.

NFL Insider Connor Hughes examines possibility of Matthew Stafford as Giants' QB solution

Giants GM Joe Schoen speaks about the options the team has with the third overall pick in the NFL draft, potentially trading for Matt Stafford, and scouting Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders.

Joe Schoen on Giants drafting Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders: 'We've done a lot of work on those two'

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reveals what the New York Giants' top priority should be this offseason.

Here's the New York Giants' top priority for this offseason | Connor Hughes

Knicks

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley speaks with Eamon McAnaney about the Knicks' 116-112 win over the Heat and how OG Anunoby had one of his best games of the season. SNY's John Jastremski and Chris Lopresti speak about Jalen Brunson's clutch performances this season and if this is New York's best win of the season.

Was Knicks' win over Heat their best of the season? | SportsNite

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau speaks about how the start of third quarter set the tone for the rest of the game, how the defense stepped up in second half, and the hustle and determination Jalen Brunson, Mitchell Robinson, and the whole team had during the game.

Tom Thibodeau on Knicks' overtime win against Heat: 'Heavy price to pay for winning'

SNY NBA insider Ian Begley discusses the return of Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, who has not played since last May.  The Knicks expect Robinson back at some point this weekend, either Friday against the Grizzlies, or Sunday against the Heat. 

Can Mitchell Robinson's return give the Knicks a much needed boost? 

On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney and John Jastremski talk Knicks in the "Court Report". JJ gives his starting five with the highly anticipated return of defensive stalwart Mitchell Robinson. They also analyze whether Precious Achiuwa has been the most unheralded Knick.

Has Precious Achiuwa been the most underappreciated Knick? | SportsNite

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by actor and host of Throwbacks Jerry Ferrara and Knicks fan and influencer Mill Media to answer questions from viewers, including about how Mitchell Robinson’s return to the court will affect the team’s lineup, and how long they see a championship window being open for the organization.

When Mitchell Robinson returns to the Knicks, how will it affect the lineup? | The Putback

Following the Knicks' 110-105 win over the 76ers, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Precious Achiuwa discuss Ariel Hukporti's performance, Achiuwa's big block, and Bridge's 28-point game.

Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Precious Achiuwa react to Knicks' 110-105 win over 76ers

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by actor and host of Throwbacks Jerry Ferrara and Knicks fan and influencer Mill Media to talk about where things stand with Mikal Bridges, and the return so far on the trade that brought him to the Knicks.

Evaluating the Knicks’ trade for Mikal Bridges…so far | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by actor and host of Throwbacks Jerry Ferrara and Knicks fan and influencer Mill Media to discuss how concerned they are with the trouble the Knicks have against top teams, and whether or not Tom Thibodeau is part of the problem.

Why do the Knicks and Tom Thibodeau have trouble with top teams? | The Putback

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by actor and host of Throwbacks Jerry Ferrara and Knicks fan and influencer Mill Media to discuss the current status of several Knicks fighting back from various injuries, including Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, and more.

Knicks Injury Updates: the latest on Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson and more | The Putback with Ian Begley

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On SportsNite, Michelle Margaux, Anthony McCarron and John Jastremski discuss their first impressions of Juan Soto thus far this spring and what the top of the Mets lineup will look like with Soto in it.

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