deGrom has yet to pitch this season and is on the mend from a stress reaction in his right scapula. The ace right-hander underwent his latest follow-up MRI yesterday, the team announced. The Mets issued the following statement in the wake of this latest test: “He underwent follow-up imaging yesterday that revealed continued healing in the scapula. He will … [Read more...] about Mets’ Jacob deGrom progressing, no timetable for return
Mets place Starling Marte on bereavement list
New York Mets outfielder Sterling Marte was placed on the bereavement list following the passing of his grandmother. Mets manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that Marte’s grandmother, Ponga Brigida, died unexpectedly. Marte was raised by his grandmother in the Dominican Republic after his mother died when he was 9. “It was heart-wrenching talking to him yesterday,” … [Read more...] about Mets place Starling Marte on bereavement list
Jets sign 1st-rounder Jermaine Johnson to rookie deal
Johnson, the No. 26 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, joins Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, selected fourth overall, as Jets first-round picks under contract. The Jets are looking to make an impact this season with an upgraded defense. Johnson, at defensive end, projects to play an immediate role for second-year head coach, Robert Saleh. Johnson signed a fully-guaranteed … [Read more...] about Jets sign 1st-rounder Jermaine Johnson to rookie deal
New York Islanders name Lane Lambert head coach
Lambert is an internal promotion, having served as an associate coach with the team since the 2018-19 season. With Lambert, the Islanders find their successor to the previously fired Barry Trotz. Lambert will look to return the Islanders to the playoffs after the team missed out this season. This is a team which reached the Eastern Conference Finals in the previous … [Read more...] about New York Islanders name Lane Lambert head coach
Giants agree to terms on rookie deals for Kayvon Thibodeaux, Evan Neal
The Giants agreed to terms with No. 5 overall pick Kayvon Thibodeaux and No. 7 pick Evan Neal, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Per Spotrac, Thibodeaux's rookie deal is projected to be worth $31.339 million with a $19.97 million signing bonus. That would count $5.7 million against the cap in 2022. Neal’s projected deal is worth $24.55 million over four years with … [Read more...] about Giants agree to terms on rookie deals for Kayvon Thibodeaux, Evan Neal
