Name: MLB Insider reacts to Michael Conforto declining Mets qualifying offer | Andy Martino
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Mets

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza explains what went well for the team in their walk-off win while starter David Peterson describes how much of an advantage it is to pitch in front of the Citi Field crowd this season.

Carlos Mendoza and David Peterson on Citi Field atmosphere in walk-off win over Pirates

Pete Alonso describes getting the walk-off hit in the Mets win over the Pirates while Brandon Nimmo details his home run robbing catch in the eighth inning. Plus, rookie Luisangel Acuña says he is always trying to impact the game in any way he can.

Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Luisangel Acuña on Mets' walk-off win over Pirates

After blowing a one run lead in the ninth, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso rally to walk it off and get the win in the series opener against the Pirates.

Mets vs Pirates (5/12/25) | Pete Alonso Walk-Off | NY Mets Highlights

On Baseball Night in New York, Dani Wexelman, John Harper, Britt Ghiroli, and Sal Licata judge the starts of Clay Holmes and Griffin Canning this season for the Mets.

Judging Mets' pitchers Clay Holmes and Griffin Canning so far this season | Baseball Night in NY

Francisco Lindor, whose eighth inning HR put the Mets ahead for good in their eventual 6-2 win over the Cubs, said "it's pretty cool" that there can be a different hero every night. Starter Griffin Canning, who felt all his pitches were working through his six innings of work, also talked about how much fun it is to watch the Mets offense. Mark Vientos homered for the fourth time in the last five years on Mother's Day, conceding that "mommy power is real." 

Francisco Lindor, Griffin Canning and Mark Vientos on taking two of three games from Cubs 

The Mets had every phase of their game going on Sunday according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Mark Vientos, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo all belted home runs, starter Griffin Canning was solid again over six innings and the bullpen closed out the 6-2 win courtesy of reliever Ryne Stanek. Vientos' home run and two RBI may be the result of a little competition from teammate Brett Baty for playing time. Mendoza acknowledges it's a challenge to get everyone in the lineup but "it's a nice problem to have."

Carlos Mendoza calls Mets win over the Cubs a 'great team effort'

Top Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong pitched 6.2 perfect innings in the second game of a doubleheader for Double-A Binghamton in a 4-0 win over Reading. Reliever TJ Shook came on to get the final out of the seven-inning nitecap. Tong set a career-high with 13 strikeouts in a dominant performance. It was the first perfect game in Binghamton's franchise history. 

Mets Prospects Highlights | Jonah Tong combined perfect game  | 5/10/25

Since his return from Triple-A, Brett Baty has been a whole new player. Baty had a pair of homers and drove in all the Mets runs in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs. He talked about being prepared at plate, using various training methods to hit the ball hard consistently. Tylor Megill advised Baty not to lose faith in his ability, having been sent to Triple-A a number of times during his career. Megill was not particularly sharp on the mound Saturday, allowing four runs in 4.2 innings but felt he navigated the Chicago lineup a little better after the first inning.

Brett Baty on two-HR game, Tylor Megill on not being sharp in loss to Cubs

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is duly impressed with the hot streak Brett Baty is on after his two-homer, five RBI night in the Mets 6-5 loss to the Cubs. Unfortunately for Mendoza, the rest of the lineup failed to cash in on their run-scoring opportunities. Starter Tylor Megill did not have his best stuff either with his manager not seeing the same usual life on his fastball.

Carlos Mendoza happy with Brett Baty hitting resurgence despite Mets loss to Cubs

Yankees

When Yankees first baseman Ben Rice said hitting can definitely be "contagious," he wasn't kidding. The offense exploded for 10 runs in the seventh inning as they turned a one-run game into a 12-3 rout of San Diego. Austin Wells belted a grand slam and had five RBI, Rice had a pair of hits and two RBI. Starter Clarke Schmidt allowed just two runs over six innings and got to talk a little smack with former teammate Michael King after the Yankees win.

 Ben Rice, Austin Wells and Clarke Schmidt talk Yankees 10-run seventh inning in win over Padres

On Baseball Night in NY, former Met and Yankee Adam Ottavino discusses what he's seeing with Yankees reliever Devin Williams' poor performances.

Former Met and Yankee Adam Ottavino talks Devin Williams' troubles in the Bronx  | Baseball Night in NY

Aaron Judge spoke with the media after the Yankees' 7-5 loss to the Rays at Yankee Stadium on Sunday to discuss the disappointment in losing a series to a division rival, while Cody Bellinger touched on his feelings of accomplishment after hitting his 200th career home run.

Aaron Judge on Yankees dropping series to Rays, Cody Bellinger talks hitting 200th career home run

Aaron Judge and Austin Wells both hit solo home runs but the rest of the lineup couldn't solve Rays starter Zack Littell in the Yankees 3-2 loss. Manager Aaron Boone and lead-off man Cody Bellinger both credited Littell with keeping the hitters guessing. Boone lamented the fateful eighth inning when Tampa mustered a two-run rally to take the lead saying their hits "had eyes." Starter Ryan Yarbrough pitched into the fifth  inning allowing just one hit but walking three batters which he said "was not the start I was looking for."

 Aaron Boone, Cody Bellinger and Ryan Yarbrough on Yankees frustrating loss to Rays

Max Fried tossed seven innings of one-hit ball and Paul Goldschmidt provided all the offense the Yankees would need with a three-run homer as they shut out the Rays 3-0. Fried complimented batterymate Austin Wells for keeping him focused while Goldschmidt felt he began to rebound at the plate towards the end of last season and it has carried over to the Bronx. 

Max Fried and Paul Goldschmidt on Yankees blanking Rays in 3-0 win

On SNY’s SportsNite, Chelsea Sherrod, Jon Alba, and John Harper discuss another dreadful outing by New York Yankees closer Devin Williams, and whether or not it's time to make a closer change to Luke Weaver in the Bronx.

Will the Yankees move away from Devin Williams as closer? | SportsNite

On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari on how he expects Aaron Judge's season to be up there with some of the all-time greats.

Is Aaron Judge primed for his greatest season ever? | Baseball Night in NY

On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari and Hannah Keyser examine whether Carlos Rodon can really be a reliable starter for the Yankees.

Can Yankees really rely on Carlos Rodon? | Baseball Night in NY

There were no shortage of heroes for the Yankees on Wednesday night as they completed a three-game sweep of the Royals 4-3. Clarke Schmidt was thrilled to return to a packed house at Yankee Stadium for his first start of the season, tossing a strong 5.2 innings. Captain Aaron Judge snapped a 3-3 tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz took on the closer role with Devin Williams unavailable. Cruz got the job done but needed a little help from Cody Bellinger, who made a diving catch in the ninth inning to preserve the win.

Clarke Schmidt, Cody Bellinger, Fernando Cruz and Aaron Judge talk Yankees sweep of Royals

Jets

Jets rookie minicamp continued on Saturday as first-round pick Armand Membou worked on his technique with the coaches. The wide receivers and defensive backs went hard during their positional drills including safety Malachi Moore while edge rusher Tyler Baron refined his swim move in a one-on-one rep. 

Jets Rookie Camp Highlights | Armand Membou, Malachi Moore, Tyler Baron | 5/10/25

Both cornerback Azareye'h Thomas and safety Malachi Moore feel "blessed" to be rookies with the Jets organization, under the watchful eye of new head coach Aaron Glenn. Thomas says he's already being peppered with questions during positional meetings but has hit the playbook and feels prepared. Moore talked about living out his "childhood dream," of being an NFL player. He called the coaching staff demanding and he "loves it." 

Defensive backs Azareye'h Thomas and Malachi Moore on their first impressions of Jets rookie camp 

Jets rookie head coach Aaron Glenn met the media during his first rookie minicamp to discuss adapting from a being coordinator to having the top job, the phases of the offseason, and his early thoughts on Armand Membou, Arian Smith and other players in camp.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn reveals what he sees from the team’s rookies so far

New York Jets rookies Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith explain their experience in the organization so far. Membou jokes about not knowing how much money his rookie deal was until he signed his contract while Taylor says he heard from QB Justin Fields since being drafted.

Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, and Arian Smith describe first day at Jets rookie camp

The New York Jets kicked off rookie minicamp for the first time under new head coach Aaron Glenn, who got the chance to watch rookies Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith and more in action during their first practice at Florham Park on Friday.

Jets Rookie Camp Highlights | Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith | 5/9/25

SNY’s Jeane Coakley speaks with Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, GM Darren Mougey, and 2025 draft picks Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith, and Malachi Moore about their goals for the upcoming season, their reactions to being drafted by New York, and what it means to make it to the NFL.

Aaron Glenn, Armand Membou, and other draft picks react to Jets' 2025 draft

Jets Nation goes “In the Trenches” with Connor Rogers and Willie Colon as they highlight Jets' first-round draft pick tackle Armand Membou and how he could complete a stellar young Jets offensive line.

Is first-round pick Armand Membou the final piece to a stellar Jets offensive line?

SNY's Chelsea Sherrod, Bart Scott, Willie Colon, and Connor Rogers discuss Jets' second round pick tight end Mason Taylor and how he will help the Jets offense as a patch catcher and blocker.

Bart Scott on how Mason Taylor will help Justin Fields and Jets offense | Jets Nation

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the 2025 NFL Draft for the Jets, the first under the new regime of GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Hughes notes that the picks made by the team emphasize a faith in quarterback Justin Fields, as many holes were filled around him on offense with picks such as OT Armand Membou, TE Mason Taylor, and WR Arian Smith.

Jets focus on filling holes around QB Justin Fields with 2025 NFL Draft picks

Giants

New York Giants defensive rookies Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander explain their mindset heading into their NFL careers and hearing from former legend Michael Strahan after their first day of camp.

Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander describe first day of Giants training camp and message from Michael Strahan

The New York Giants began rookie minicamp on Friday, with Michael Strahan in the house and some prized rookies on the field. Get your first looks at Abdul Carter in action, new QB Jaxson Dart showing off his arm, and drills with RB Cam Skattebo.

Giants Rookie Camp Highlights | Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, Can Skattebo | 5/9/25

New York Giants offensive rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo describe how they want to prove themselves at the next level and their experience with head coach Brian Daboll so far.

Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo adjust to Giants offensive style in rookie camp

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll explains how he plans to get rookie QB Jasxon Dart adjusted to the NFL, including learning a cadence rather than a clapping snap count. Daboll also comments on what number Abdul Carter will be wearing this season.

Brian Daboll on plans for QB Jasxon Dart in Giants rookie camp

Giants GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll recapped the final day of the NFL Draft in which they chose Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, Purdue guard Marcus Mbow, tight end Thomas Fidone from Nebraska and  Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black. Both men cited Skattebo as one of their favorite players in the draft and were also surprised Mbow was still available.

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen on Giants selecting RB Cam Skattebo and guard Marcus Mbow in NFL Draft

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes analyzes the Giants' 2025 NFL Draft picks. Hughes believes the Giants finally have an "identity," and a vision for the franchise. Adding the draft's top edge rusher in Abdul Carter and moving up to snag promising future QB Jaxson Dart makes it the best offseason the Giants have had in recent memory.

Giants score big in 2025 NFL Draft, selecting elite edge rusher Abdul Carter and future QB Jaxson Dart

Check out the 2024 Arizona State highlights from RB Cam Skattebo, taken by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cam Skattebo Highlights | Arizona St RB | 2025 New York Giants Draft Pick

Check out the 2024 Toledo highlights from DT Darius Alexander, taken by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Darius Alexander Highlights | Toledo DT | 2025 New York Giants Draft Pick

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes looks at the latest addition to the Giants defensive line, DT Darius Alexander from Toledo, taken by Big Blue with the first pick of the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Giants add to D-Line, take Toledo DT Darius Alexander with third round pick in NFL Draft

Knicks

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley speaks about Mikal Bridges' performance this postseason for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson's fourth-quarter performance, and what to expect from the Celtics after potentially losing Jayson Tatum with an injury.

Ian Begley reacts to Mikal Bridges' performance in Knicks' Game 4 win

Following the Knicks 121-113 win over the Celtics, Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges send their best wishes to Jayson Tatum, talk about the New York defense in Game 4, and taking a 3-1 series lead over Boston.

Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges on Knicks taking a 3-1 series lead over Celtics

Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics teammates Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis react to the star's injury that resulted in his fourth quarter departure during the team's Game 4 loss to the Knicks.

Jayson Tatum injury reaction from Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis

Karl-Anthony Towns discusses the excellence of Jalen Brunson in the Knicks' Game 4 win over the Celtics and sends his best wishes to Jayson Tatum after the Boston All-Star went down with an injury in the fourth quarter. 

Karl-Anthony Towns sends best wishes to Jayson Tatum: 'The NBA needs the superstar that he is'

Following the Knicks' 121-113 Game 4 win over the Celtics, Tom Thibodeau speaks about the team effort in New York's second-half comeback, going up 3-1 on the series against Boston, and Jayson Tatum's injury in the fourth quarter. 

Tom Thibodeau on Knicks' 'toughness' and 'discipline' in Game 4 win over Celtics

Mitchell Robinson, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart discuss the Knicks 121-113 win over the Celtics to put the Knicks up 3-1 on the series, the "crazy" atmosphere at MSG, and Jayson Tatum's fourth-quarter injury.

OG Anunoby says hamstring is 'fine', Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart on 'crazy' Knicks crowd

Joe Mazzulla and Al Horford discuss what they'd heard about Jayson Tatum after he left the game in the fourth quarter with a non-contact injury, the Celtics letting another big lead slip away, and the Knicks going up 3-1 in the series.

Joe Mazzulla and Al Horford on Jayson Tatum's injury in Knicks' win over Celtics

On SportsNite, Niki Lattarulo is joined by SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley  to recap total domination by the Celtics in a disappointing Game 3 for the Knicks at the Garden.

Ian Begley reacts to the Knicks enduring a Game 3 blowout at the hands of the Celtics | SportsNite

Clearly, the Knicks will need to make adjustments heading into Game 4 and according to Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges, it starts with being more aggressive on the defensive end. Both players thought the Celtics had too many good looks and were way too comfortable, hitting 20 three-pointers. Hart has faith though, that the team will respond with a much better performance in Game 4. 

Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart on Knicks coming out with more aggressiveness and physicality in Game 4

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SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino confirms reports that Michael Conforto will decline the New York Mets qualifying offer.  While not necessarily surprising news, this is most likely the end of Conforto's time as a Met.

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