Name: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. responds to contract extension rumor, cheers at Citi Field
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Description: Toronto Blue Jay Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reacts to the contract extension rumors floating around and discusses being cheered by the Citi Field crowd on Friday's Mets home opener.

Mets

After an uneven outing during a spring training start on Thursday, Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea discussed his lower velocity, and held back concern as he cited time remaining until the regular season which will allow him to build up.

Mets starter Sean Manaea addresses lack of velocity after spring start

New Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr finally saw spring training game action for the Mets, and spoke about how it felt to get back out there, and also discussed the plans put in place to keep him healthy.

Mets CF Luis Robert Jr talks about playing his first spring training game

On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about Bo Bichette's approach to learning third base, the spotlight that comes with New York, and how meeting with former Mets captain David Wright can do great things for him.

Bo Bichette embracing the Mets hot corner, learning from David Wright | The Mets Pod

On Baseball Night in NY, Britt Ghiroli discusses how the Jesus Luzardo extension could impact Freddy Peralta. She says it could be good news for David Stearns and the Mets because it probably means a shorter term, higher average annual value deal for Freddy.

Will the Mets extend Freddy Peralta? | Baseball Night in NY

Mets starter David Peterson talked about what he can do to avoid late season fatigue as the 2026 season approaches.

David Peterson on avoiding late season fatigue for Mets entering 2026 season

Francisco Lindor returned to action on a back field for the Mets following surgery in February. Lindor did not hit, but put in work at shortstop.

Francisco Lindor plays the field in spring training on road back from injury

On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the motivation for Juan Soto to chase down Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic, as well as in the NL MVP race in 2026.

Is Juan Soto on the hunt for Shohei Ohtani? | The Mets Pod

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor returned to action in a backfield game for the Mets following a hamate bone injury that required surgery. Lindor said he felt good in his return to the field since February's surgery.

Francisco Lindor 'felt really good' as he made his first appearance for the Mets in spring training backfield game

Jorge Polanco and Francisco Alvarez both hit home runs as the Mets topped the Cardinals 6-1. New York pitcher Christian Scott also struck out four over three scoreless innings.

Mets vs Cardinals (3/10/26) | Mets Highlights

Yankees

Mets top offensive prospect Carson Benge spoke about his performance in the team's 10-4 win over the Yankees. Benge also praised several veterans on the Mets who have helped mentor him.

Carson Benge on Mets' win against the Yankees: "I stuck to my plan and did my job' 

Mets prospect A.J. Ewing singled in the 2nd inning, driving in two runs as the team topped the Yankees 10-4. Starter Freddy Peralta went three innings, striking out four and allowed two runs in the victory.

Mets vs Yankees (3/8/26) | Mets Highlights

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge spoke about wanting to win the gold medal for team USA in the World Baseball Classic. He also called the games a "playoff atmosphere in March." 

Aaron Judge on desire to win gold medal in WBC: 'That's the ultimate goal, that's what we're all here for'

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge spoke his excitement playing in the WBC, the impressive lineup, and growing the game internationally.  

Aaron Judge on playing in the WBC: 'How could you not want to be a part of that?'

On SNY’s Baseball Night in New York, Emmanuel Berbari reacts to Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s claim that he will be the next player in MLB history to reach the 50-homer and 50 stolen base mark.

Can Jazz Chisholm Jr. be baseball's next 50-50 club member? | Baseball Night in NY

Yankees infielder Ryan McMahon caught up with SNY's Niki Lattarulo on Tuesday at Yankees spring training down in Tampa, where they discussed his experience in his first spring training with the team, and how he has been adjusting to playing in New York.

Ryan McMahon talks Yankees spring training with SNY's Niki Lattarulo

The wheels are turning on Tuesday at Yankees spring training down in Tampa with Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, and Cam Schlittler all throwing bullpen sessions as they ramp up for action in 2026.

Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, and Cam Schlittler throw bullpen sessions down in Tampa | Yankees Spring Training

Yankees superstar Aaron Judge welcomes Cody Bellinger to camp as he and the rest of the squad work on every aspect of the game. Both Judge and Bellinger show off their prodigious power during live BP that the Yankees hope will be a sign of things to come.

Cody Bellinger arrives at Yankees camp with Aaron Judge and company already getting after it  | Yankees Spring Training

Yankees captain Aaron Judge has no qualms about returning virtually the same team as last season when they were eliminated by Toronto in the postseason. He feels the veteran players that returned and the renewed presence of Gerrit Cole can help them change the end result. Judge also touched on the "excitement" of playing in WBC and representing the USA. He hasn't quite figured out how he will deal with automated balls and strikes system but will form a game plan once he starts seeing live pitching again. 

Aaron Judge talks Yankees running back same team as last year, prepping for WBC and using ABS system 

Jets

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt break down the state of the Jets with all the moves they have made in free agency so far. The two also discuss what's changed with Carson Wentz and the latest on Brian Thomas Jr.

Jets Free Agency Reaction from Connor Hughes and Zack Rosenblatt | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes shares where the organization stands on drafting a quarterback after trading for Geno Smith.

Could Jets still draft Ty Simpson? | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to New York trading for Geno Smith, reuniting the QB with the team that drafted him. The guys share how this came to be, how it impacts the offense, and evaluate the rest of the moves made by Darren Mougey in free agency thus far.

Geno Smith trade and other free agency reaction | Jets Final Drive

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the move by the Jets to make a trade with the Raiders to acquire quarterback Geno Smith, bringing the signal caller back to the organization that drafted him and where he began his NFL journey.

Jets bring Geno Smith back under center, Connor Hughes reacts to new QB

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to the moves made by the Jets on the first day of the legal tampering period, including a trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick and signing Demario Davis and Joseph Ossai.

Minkah Fitzpatrick, Demario Davis, and Jets free agency day one reaction | Jets Final Drive

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the New York Jets agreeing to terms with free agent defenders Demario Davis, Joseph Ossai, and Kingsley Enagbare and examines the organization’s “quantity” approach to free agency this offseason.

Jets to sign Demario Davis, Joseph Ossai, Kingsley Enagbare, and Connor Hughes has details

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the New York Jets trading for Miami safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Minkah Fitzpatrick Jets trade reaction from Connor Hughes

On this edition of Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt preview what the organization can do once free agency opens. The two break down all the quarterback options for New York and discuss other ways they can improve their roster.

Geno Smith, Carson Wentz, and more QBs on Jets Free Agency preview | Jets Final Drive

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Jets placing the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall, and discusses whether or not there is still a chance that Hall and the team could agree to a contract extension instead of him playing on the tag in 2026.

Jets place franchise tag on RB Breece Hall, here’s what happens next

Giants

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the New York Giants agreeing to terms with free agent tight end Isaiah Likely, reuniting him with his former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.

The Giants are signing TE Isaiah Likely, Connor Hughes reacts

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh spoke at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and talked about adjusting to Big Blue, and also all the work that’s being done to create integration throughout the entire organization.

John Harbaugh on energy of new Giants job, NFL Combine, what comes next

New York Giants GM Joe Schoen met the media at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and discussed building around quarterback Jaxson Dart, plus the rehab status of both Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo.

Giants GM Joe Schoen on Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo and more at NFL Combine

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.

Giants get experience with hire of Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator

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.

Giants hire new defensive coordinator, who is Dennard Wilson?

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.

John Harbaugh on how he plans on helping Giants' QB Jaxson Dart

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh shares what he thinks of QB Jaxson Dart and how that influenced his decision to join the organization.

John Harbaugh shares what's impressed him from Giants QB Jaxson Dart

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes confirms that the New York Giants have officially signed John Harbaugh to a five-year deal to be their new head coach and observes that the "magnitude of this move cannot be understated."

Connor Hughes on John Harbaugh 'signed, sealed and delivered' as Giants head coach

On SportsNite, SNY NFL Insider shares that John Harbaugh is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the New York Giants.

John Harbaugh finalizing a deal to become Giants next head coach

Knicks

On The Putback with Ian Begley, Coach James Young shares how the Knicks can put Mikal Bridges in better positions to get going.

How can the Knicks get Mikal Bridges going? | The Putback

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Coach James Young and  ⁨New York Post's Jared Schwartz to break down the Knicks back-to-back losses in California, the struggles of Mikal Bridges, and expectations on Deuce McBride's return.

Mikal Bridges, Knicks starters and Deuce McBride update | The Putback

Knicks head coach Mike Brown said his team played lazy defense and did not box out in 110-97 loss to the Lakers. Brown said his team wasn't locked in on the road, and that Los Angeles deserved the win.

Mike Brown says Knicks 'didn't take care of the basketball' in 110-97 loss to Lakers

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the Knicks Sunday afternoon loss to the Lakers and previews their matchup Monday night against the Clippers.

Ian Begley reacts to Knicks loss to Lakers

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider shares the latest on Deuce McBrice's recovery and when he is expected to be back on the court for the Knicks.

Ian Begley shares Deuce McBride injury update | The Putback

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Knick Film School's Jonathan Macri and New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield to break down the state of the Knicks after their tough loss to the Thunder.

Karl-Anthony Towns, officiating vs Knicks and Jayson Tatum nearing return | The Putback

New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns shares his thoughts after the team's tough loss to the defending-champion Thunder.

Karl-Anthony Towns proud of Knicks' fight in Thunder loss

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown shares his reaction to the team's three point loss to the Thunder.

Knicks head coach Mike Brown reacts to loss to the Thunder

On SNY’s SportsNite, the crew recaps a win for the Knicks over the Raptors in Toronto, and covers how contributions came from up and down the roster and how the team leaned on strong defense to claim the victory.

Knicks win with balance and defense in Toronto | SportsNite

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