Mets can take hope from dive into Marcus Semien hitting stats
The Mets acquired Marcus Semien because his megadeal expires two years sooner than Brandon Nimmo’s; because their defense…
Patriots’ spending success contrast to Giants’ free agency failure
While the Patriots bought wins in free agency, the Giants should be looking into the NFL’s return policy.…
Knicks lessons learned in the midst of their five-game road trip
After losing their first four road games of the year, the Knicks have an opportunity against the lowly…
Rangers’ Vladislav Gavrikov-Adam Fox pair bright spot amid ugly start
Finding positives within the Rangers’ season-high four-game losing streak and 0-3 showing on their most recent road trip…
It’s time Hal Steinbrenner shows Yankees’ ‘World Series-or-bust’ mantra truly still exists
Hal Steinbrenner in so many ways beats his legendary father as Yankees owner. It’s almost like Steinbrenner the…
Mets’ painful Brandon Nimmo sacrifice makes perfect sense
Baseball seasons, like elections, have consequences. And so the uber-makeover by the Mets began with a blockbuster —…
The MLB betting scandal that has long been forgotten
Usually, these kinds of anniversary stories have a nice, round number attached to them — 25 years since,…
The Dan Campbell question at center of Giants’ Mike Kafka decision
DETROIT — Sunday’s game for the Giants against the Lions can easily be categorized for them as playing…
Rob Manfred patting himself on back after MLB gambling scandal is preposterous
Rob Manfred is the Cris Collinsworth of commissioners. He sees things so clearly after they’ve happened. Wednesday at…
Plenty of hot and cold in Karl-Anthony Towns’ new Knicks role
ORLANDO, Fla. — A month later, Karl-Anthony Towns’ adjustment to a different role remains a work in progress. …
Daniss Jenkins fueled by St. John’s lessons in Pistons breakout
It was last spring in Detroit, during the memorable Knicks-Pistons opening-round playoff series, when I opted to attend…
Mets’ biggest offseason decisions have popularity variable
Who were the four most popular Mets this past season? Maybe Juan Soto is in the mix, though…