Name: Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo, and more Mets tackle teammates' biggest questions
Uploaded: 2024-03-18T10:42-05:00
Duration: 79 s
Description: Mets players were given the chance to ask their teammates questions and the SNY crew promised to ask those questions on their behalf. Learn which Met Francisco Lindor thinks has the most swag, Pete Alonso's favorite type of bass to fish, and if Brandon Nimmo ever finds out why Jeff McNeil is "so cranky all the time."

Mets

<p>New York Mets DH J.D. Martinez explains to SNY's Steve Gelbs how he kept his heart rate in check during his eighth-inning at-bat that resulted in one of the five runs scored. Third baseman Mark Vientos also touches on his timely RBI and how excited he is to play a playoff game at Citi Field.</p>

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On Mets Playoffs Live, Gary Apple, Jim Duquette and Anthony McCarron weigh in on the Mets decision to start Kodai Senga in Game 1 of the NLDS, despite missing most of 2024 with injuries.

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Yankees

Aaron Boone talks about his decisions for ALDS Game 1. Also find out why Marcus Stroman and Mark Leiter Jr. were left off the ALDS roster.

Aaron Boone talks about his decisions for ALDS Game 1

Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton was pretty blunt when asked about this year's postseason: "We understand the weight of what we need to do. The importance of this time and bringing a championship to the city...  the window won't be open forever." Captain Aaron Judge doesn't perceive the Yankees' task as pressure, calling it "the same games we've been playing all year." Both players talked abut the impact Juan Soto has had on the team's lineup with Judge adding, "he's the ultimate team player, the guy you want near the top of your lineup." Judge also touched on the Royals turnaround this season and knows the Yankees will have their hands full with a dynamic young opponent.

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The Yankees have been waiting over a week for the ALDS series to begin but despite the extended layoff, Game 1 starter Gerrit Cole got to enjoy some family time and also felt it "heightened anticipation" for the beginning of the postseason. He broke down the challenge of facing the Royals' tough lineup but added, "it's an honor" to start off the series. 

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On SportsNite,  SNY's Michelle Margaux and MLB contributor Bryan Hoch react to the Yankees second straight loss to the Orioles, preventing New York from clinching the AL East title.

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Marcus Stroman's second appearance in eight days did not go well. With the Yankees looking to wrap up the American League East crown, Stroman's "failure to execute," resulted in him allowing 10 hits and six earned runs in a 9-7 Yankees loss. Manager Aaron Boone felt the Orioles "found some holes" and that Stroman was getting closer to his form. Captain Aaron Judge whose three-run HR in the ninth got New York within two runs said, "time to turn the page and get ready for tomorrow."

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Jets

On SportsNite, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes joins Niki Lattarulo to discuss how the Giants offense will have a near-impossible task on Sunday afternoon in Seattle without star rookie receiver Malik Nabers and lead running back Devin Singletary, both sidelined by injuries. Connor also provides an update on the Davante Adams-to-the-Jets rumors that continue to circulate but he says that by no means is this a slam dunk with other NFL teams expressing interest as well.

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Jets' Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner talk about their time in London, and defensive approach against Sam Darnold, the Vikings offensive line and receiving weapons.

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 SNY Jets Reporter Jeane Coakley, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes, and former Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards talk about the Jets future matchup against the 4-0 Vikings and their former quarterback Sam Darnold.

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Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall discuss preparation for their big matchup against the undefeated Vikings in London, while Wilson also touches on the Davante Adams trade rumors.

Jets WR Garrett Wilson and RB Breece Hall prepare for Vikings matchup in London

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers explains how a change of scenery could be good for his former WR Davante Adams and details how the offense plans to be better this week in London against the Vikings.

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SNY's Bart Scott and Chelsea Sherrod speak about why Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense is struggling at the beginning of games.

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Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett speaks about how the Jets can fix the amount of pre-snap penalties from last week, Malachi Corley being worked into the offensive game plan, and what to expect from the team's upcoming matchup against the Vikings in London.

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On the latest episode of SNY’s digital series Jets Class, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reviews what went wrong for the Jets against the Broncos, and reveals what must go right for the Jets to bounce back in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings in London.  Connor also welcomes a special guest to the classroom, Andy Vasquez from NJ Advance Media, for a training session on London history and pop culture, and wraps the show with a look at the road traveled by quarterback Sam Darnold, and why that road had to go out of New York.

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Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard spoke about building chemistry with Aaron Rodgers over time. He also addressed the rumors about former teammate Davante Adams requesting a trade from the Raiders, and if New York is concerned by the 2-2 start to the year.

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Giants

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about Malik Nabers health after he suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of the Giants' loss to the Cowboys.

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Following the Giants' 20-15 loss to the Cowboys, Dexter Lawrence and Andrew Thomas speak about not being satisfied going toe-to-toe with Cowboys after suffering their seventh straight loss to Dallas, challenges of facing Dak Prescott, and moving onto next week.

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Giants quarterback Daniel Jones speaks about Malik Nabers performance, the team's seventh straight loss to the Cowboys, and why the offense was unable to find the end zone.

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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll praises Daniel Jones for his performance in the team's loss to the Cowboys, says he will see WR Malik Nabers after he meets with doctors, and thinks there was improvement with this team compared to past games against Dallas.

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On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney is joined by SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes as they look ahead to Thursday night's NFC East battle between the Giants and Cowboys. Dallas has won the last six meetings led by QB Dak Prescott. Can Big Blue pressure Prescott and take advantage of a porous Dallas defense as well? Connor also touches on Jets rookie OT Olu Fashanu, who makes his first NFL start on Sunday against Denver in place of the injured Morgan Moses. 

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Daniel Jones and Devin Singletary preview the Giants offensive game plan against their division rival Cowboys, Malik Nabers target share, and their lack of success against Cowboys in recent seasons.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes called the Giants' win over the Browns on Sunday an  "absolutely season-saving victory." He praised the play of QB Daniel Jones and the Giants defense but the biggest star of the game was rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who Connor called "remarkable" after his eight reception, two touchdown performance.

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Knicks

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