Name: Yankees starter Carlos Rodon on facing the Dodgers in the World Series: 'honestly I think we're better'
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Description: New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon spoke about facing the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying of the Yankees lineup: "honestly I think we're better." Rodon also talked about Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela, and the his confidence entering Game 1 of the World Series.

Mets

Clay Holmes discusses his eight strikeout spring training start, Kodai Senga says he's still 'working on mechanics' after his intersquad outing, and Carlos Mendoza reacts to the Mets win over the Nationals.

Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga on their outings at Mets spring training, Carlos Mendoza says it's 'a good day' for them

Mets starter Clay Holmes was lights-out, striking out eight in three and two-thirds innings. Edwin Diaz had a bounce-back performance after struggling in his spring training debut, and Mark Vientos hit his first home run of the spring. 

Mets vs Nationals (3/9/25) | Edwin Diaz, Clay Holmes, Mark Vientos | Mets Highlights

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga allowed no hits and struck out four in four practice innings as he went up against some of the Mets top prospects.

Kodai Senga dominates Mets minor leaguers in intersquad game

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza discuss Francisco Alvarez's fractured hamate bone that will sideline him for six to eight weeks and how the team plans to move forward without him in the start of the season.

David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza react to Francisco Alvarez's injury: 'It's a big blow'

SNY's Jim Duquette reacts to Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez being out for the next six to eight weeks with a fractured hamate bone and how the Mets can fill his absence while he recovers from the injury.

What Francisco Alvarez being out for six to eight weeks means for Mets

After a Saturday night spring training start, Mets hurler David Peterson talked about his preparation for the season, what’s it’s like having Juan Soto on the team, and the ABS testing during exhibition games. Skipper Carlos Mendoza also spoke about what he saw with Peterson’s pitches during the outing.

Mets pitcher David Peterson and manager Carlos Mendoza talk Juan Soto hits, Peterson pitch mix

Mets starter Paul Blackburn was hit hard in his second spring start but reliever Max Kranick continued to impress with a pair of strikeouts against the Nationals. Jose Azocar and Francisco Alvarez had RBI singles for New York.

Mets vs Nationals (3/07/25) | Mets Highlights

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and starter Paul Blackburn felt the most important aspect of his third start of camp was emerging healthy. Though Blackburn surrendered a pair of home runs, Mendoza thought he attacked the hitters markedly better than in his previous appearances. For the bearded righty, it's a build up process but his body "feels good," considering the severity of his offseason back surgery.

Carlos Mendoza and Paul Blackburn evaluate the Mets pitcher's third spring start 

On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata, SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino, Laura Albanese and Todd Zeile  discuss what Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s contract revelations could mean for a possible Mets pursuit next offseason.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. another Mets big ticket item next season? | Baseball Night in NY

Yankees

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

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.

Will Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt be enough to replace Juan Soto in Yankees lineup? | SportsNite

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

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?

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

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 says the Knicks' invaluable guard Jalen Brunson has a sprained right ankle and he'll be re-evaluated in about two weeks. Obviously the team needs Brunson back as soon as possible but ail things considered, the news is a sigh of relief for the Knicks.

NBA Insider provides injury update on Knicks star Jalen Brunson

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 7 PM in Brooklyn co-host Kaz Famuyide to discuss the Lakers-Mavericks trade for Luka Doncic and where Dallas stands a month later.

The aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade a month in, where Dallas stands now | The Putback with Ian Begley

 On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 7 PM in Brooklyn co-host Kaz Famuyide to discuss Josh Hart's performance this season. Plus, the three discuss The Roommates podcast hosts Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart discussing the Knicks' struggles against top teams in the NBA.

Can Josh Hart get back to his old self this season? | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 7 PM in Brooklyn co-host Kaz Famuyide to discuss Mitchell Robinson's return to the Knicks lineup and react to New York's matchup with Golden State on Tuesday night.

Mitchell Robinson returns, Knicks facing Luka Doncic's Lakers in LA | The Putback with Ian Begley

On SportsNite, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley joined Niki Lattarulo at MSG to recap the Knicks' loss to the Warriors on Tuesday night, and highlighted Mitchell Robinson in his first start of the season.

What went wrong in Knicks' 114-102 loss to Warriors? | SportsNite

After the Knicks' 114-102 loss to the Warriors at MSG on Tuesday night, Mitchell Robinson, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Deuce McBride all spoke with the media after the game to detail what went wrong in second half, and how the team is looking forward to upcoming five-game road stretch.

Mitchell Robinson, Jalen Brunson, more react to Knicks' 114-102 home loss to Golden State

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau addressed the media after the Knicks' 114-102 home loss to the Warriors  on Tuesday night, and discussed the team's slow second-half start that allowed Golden State to take command of the game.

Tom Thibodeau recaps 'low energy' second-half after Knicks' 114-102 loss to the Warriors

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau delivers injury update on Karl-Anthony Towns, ruling him out for tonight’s Knicks vs. Warriors showdown at MSG.

Tom Thibodeau delivers news on Karl-Anthony Towns’ status ahead of Knicks' tilt against Warriors

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

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