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Description: 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.

Mets

On Baseball Night in NY,  Sal Licata loves Brandon Nimmo's head-on take of the Mets no longer being the "second team in New York."

Mets OF Brandon Nimmo says Mets now 'rule' New York baseball | Baseball Night in NY

On Baseball Night in NY, former ace Doc Gooden reacts to Pete Alonso's chances of breaking Darryl Strawberry's Mets franchise home run record.

Doc Gooden on Pete Alonso potentially breaking Mets franchise home run record | Baseball Night in NY

Following the Mets 6-6 tie to the Yankees, Juan Soto, Carlos Mendoza, and A.J. Minter discuss how Mets spring training went, playing in front of Yankees fans, and expectations for Opening Day.

Juan Soto on Aaron Boone saying Mets uniform 'looks bad' on him

Pete Alonso and Brett Baty homered in the Mets' final spring training game of the season against the Yankees. Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run home run to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth as the New York teams tied 6-6. 

Mets vs Yankees (3/24/25) | Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo | Mets Highlights

On Mets Rivals, SNY’s Connor Rogers speaks with Matt Gelb, Phillies beat writer for The Athletic, to cover everything Mets fans need to know about the 2024 NL East regular season division winners before Opening Day. They discuss the Phillies’ offseason moves, the impact of Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, and most importantly how Philadelphia stacks up against New York this season. 

Mets vs. Phillies: Complete 2025 season preview | Mets Rivals

SNY's Eamon McAnaney, Chris Lopresti, and John Jastremski predict Clay Holmes' ERA this season and Brett Baty's number of games started as Mets Opening Day nears closer.

Expectations for Clay Holmes, Brett Baty and Mets this season | SportsNite

During the Mets' spring training game against the Marlins, David Stearns joined Gary Cohen and Daniel Murphy in the booth to talk about Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto's leadership in the clubhouse, Jett Williams starting the season in Double-A, and his excitement for MLB opening day.

Gary Cohen and Daniel Murphy speak with David Stearns about Juan Soto's leadership since joining Mets

Carlos Mendoza started his news conference after the Mets' 10-2 win over the Marlins in spring training by sending his condolences to Brett Gardner, who lost his son Miller. Mendoza also spoke about what he learned from Griffin Canning's start.

Carlos Mendoza sends condolences to Brett Gardner, who lost son Miller: 'I've got two boys too, they were pretty close'

Starling Marte, Tyrone Taylor, and Alexander Canario each hit home runs in the Mets' 10-2 spring training win against the Marlins. Griffin Canning threw six strikeouts in four and one-thirds of an inning as the team nears closer to MLB Opening Day.

Mets vs Marlins (3/23/25) | Mets Highlights

Yankees

SNY's Sal Licata, Hannah Keyser, John Jastremski, and Jon Hein discuss the Yankees choice to go with Carlos Rodon on Opening Day instead of Max Fried.

Carlos Rodon named Opening Day starter for the Yankees | Baseball Night in NY

SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino reacts to the news that Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole will miss the 2025 season to undergo Tommy John surgery and details what New York can try to do to improve their pitching depth.

How Yankees could adjust without Gerrit Cole this season

SNY's Hannah Keyser, John Jastremski, Sal Licata, and Max Goodman discuss Gerrit Cole getting shelled in the Yankees' spring training game against the Twins. Additionally, the crew speak about Austin Wells being the leadoff hitter in the Bronx, and Cody Bellinger trying to recapture peak form.

Should Yankees be concerned with Gerrit Cole's spring training performance? | Baseball Night in NY

On Baseball Night in New York, John Jastremski tackles Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez's defensive woes.

Can the 'Martian' right his ship in the Yankees outfield? | Baseball Night in NY

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.

Will Nolan Arenado get traded to the Yankees before Opening Day? | Baseball Night in NY

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."

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto to be most epic NY rivalry? | Baseball Night in NY

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

Jets

On Jets Nation, Bart Scott and Connor Rogers break down how the Jets can build their offense around Justin Fields.

Can the Jets unleash Justin Fields' full potential as an NFL QB?

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes contemplates where the Jets will shift their focus next with starting quarterback Justin Fields in place.

NFL Insider on what lies ahead for the Jets till the NFL Draft

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the Jets' decision to sign former Ravens CB Brandon Stephens after they lost D.J. Reed in free agency and why he thinks head coach Aaron Glenn will be able to bring out the best in Stephens.

Why Jets chose Brandon Stephens to replace D.J. Reed at corner back

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses the Jets signing Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal and why the former Bears and Steelers QB is the perfect guy to take a chance on.

Jets sign Justin Fields to two-year, $40 million deal

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses Jamien Sherwood re-signing with the Jets for $45 million and how the linebacker went from a special teams player to one of New York's defensive leaders.

NFL Insider breaks down Jamien Sherwood's $45 million deal with Jets

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the Jets releasing Davante Adams after playing only 11 games in New York and what the team may do to bolster their wide receiver corps.

What's next for Jets offense after releasing Davante Adams?

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?

Giants

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes says the Giants signing of veteran QB Russell Wilson doesn't change their pursuit of a future franchise quarterback. Connor adds that the Giants must find a way to come out of the upcoming NFL Draft with either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders.

NFL Insider reacts to the Giants decision to sign veteran QB in Russell Wilson

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes remains more convinced than ever that despite signing veteran quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year contract, they fully intend to pursue a new franchise signal-caller in this year's NFL Draft. They view Winston as a "bridge" QB while they contemplate trading up to select Colorado's Shedeur Sanders with Tennessee holding on to the No. 1 pick and drafting Miami's Cam Ward.  

NFL Insider confirms that the Giants have signed QB Jameis Winston to a two-year, $8M deal 

After a dreadful 2024 season, the Giants have already bolstered several key positions in free agency. Safety Jevon Holland arrives from the Dolphins, and corner Paulson Adebo hopes to transform a Giants secondary following four years with the Saints. Defensive lineman Chauncey Golston comes from the archrival Cowboys, while a familiar face in Darius Slayton is staying put. The veteran receiver signed a new three-year deal with New York and said, "This is the best place for me to be."

Darius Slayton, Jevon Holland, Paulson Adebo and Chauncey Golston meet media after signing deals with Giants 

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the Giants signing safety Jevon Holland and how New York's defense is shaping up.

How Jevon Holland solidifies the Giants defense

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Giants signing former Saints CB Paulson Adebo and explains why the team thinks Adebo has "a ton of upside."

NFL Insider breaks down Giants signing former Saints CB Paulson Adebo

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?

Knicks

On SportsNite,  SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley joins Jon Alba from MSG discussing the historic Knicks win over the Mavericks which included triple-doubles by Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart. Hart's ninth triple-double, the most in this or any season in Knicks history and the first time two Knicks registered triple-doubles in the same game.

Ian Begley reacts to historic win for Knicks at MSG

Josh Hart called breaking Walt Frazier's Knicks' team record for triple-doubles "a blessing." Teammate Karl-Anthony Towns was happier with the win over Dallas than his triple-double but perhaps the biggest basket of the night came from Kevin McCullar Jr. who notched his first NBA points after missing a full year recovering from knee surgery. Hart gave McCullar Jr. the game ball, saying his record is "cool but no hesitation giving Kevin the game ball."

Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns talk triple-doubles, Kevin McCullar Jr. on his first NBA points in Knicks win

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau felt the team was "trading buckets" in the second quarter but led by triple-doubles from Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns plus a 35-point night from OG Anunoby the Knicks pulled away from the Mavericks for an impressive 128-113 win. Thibodeau also cited the team's excellent ball movement that added up to 40 assists which the coach said makes them "very hard to defend."

Tom Thibodeau comments on Knicks' big second half in win over Dallas 

On Begley's Mailbag, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley answers fan questions from Knicks fans, including where things stand with Jalen Brunson's ankle, if Precious Achiuwa and Tyler Kolek can stay in the rotation, what a Knicks-Pistons playoff matchup could look like, and the aftermath of the Karl-Anthony Towns-Draymond Green situation.

Jalen Brunson's ankle, Tyler Kolek's role, and Knicks-Pistons playoffs? | Begley's Mailbag

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discusses how Jalen Brunson is making positive strides toward returning. Begley adds that while this is good news, the team won't rush Brunson back before he’s 100 percent healthy.

Ian Begley on Jalen Brunson's return, says Knicks won't 'rush him back'

Knicks players Josh Hart and OG Anunoby talk about the remainder of their season, how Mitchell  Robinson's return impacts the team, and how the team's physicality is needed to excel in the remainder of their games.

Josh Hart and OG Anunoby on Mitchell Robinson's return to the Knicks

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau provides an injury update on Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride and a potential timeline on their return to the team.

Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride injury update and return to Knicks from Tom Thibodeau

SNY's Eamon McAnaney, Chris LoPresti, and Anthony McCarron discuss the Knicks 115-98 loss to the Hornets and Josh Hart's comments about the team's mental toughness.

Can Knicks rebound after two straight losses against bad teams? | SportsNite

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN Senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps and  The Knicks Recap Troy Mahabir to discuss James Dolan's appearance on The Roommates podcast.

Reaction to James Dolan appearance on Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart's The Roommates podcast | The Putback with Ian Begley

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals the team's tentative starting rotation to start the season. Tylor Megill shares his reaction to being named to the rotation, while Paul Blackburn discusses starting the season in the bullpen.

Carlos Mendoza announces Mets starting rotation; Tylor Megill in, Paul Blackburn to bullpen

Mets right hander Tylor Megill accomplished what he set out to do in his final spring start. Threw all his pitches for strikes, especially his off speed and got ahead of the hitters. Manager Carlos Mendoza echoed those sentiments and it certainly appears that Megill will be in the starting rotation to begin the new season.

Tylor Megill and Carlos Mendoza pleased with 88-pitch outing in final spring start

Brandon Nimmo, Mark Vientos and Jesse Winker each had an RBI in the Mets' three-run first inning. Hayden Senger, who is still fighting to start the season with the Mets as the backup catcher, crushed a solo home run and Francisco Lindor delivered an RBI single in the seventh as the Mets and Nationals played to a 5-5 tie.

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