The Mets have scratched Jacob deGrom from his scheduled start Tuesday night in St. Louis due to right side tightness, the team announced. Right-hander Miguel Castro will start for the Mets against the Cardinals, most likely in an "opener" capacity. Manager Luis Rojas said deGrom would undergo an MRI exam, with the results expected early Tuesday evening. "[deGrom] … [Read more...] about Mets’ Jacob deGrom scratched from start
Jacob deGrom, Gerrit Cole named Pitchers of the Month
Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom and Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole have been named the Pitchers of the Month for April in their respective leagues. It's the first time since the award was introduced to the AL in 1979 that winners from both leagues came from New York. Over five starts in April, deGrom posted a 0.51 ERA with 59 K’s, four walks and 16 hits allowed in 35 … [Read more...] about Jacob deGrom, Gerrit Cole named Pitchers of the Month
Mets dismiss hitting coaches Chili Davis, Tom Slater
The Mets decided 23 games into the season was enough and it was time for a change. The team announced on Monday night they have relieved hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater of their duties, effective immediately. The club has named Hugh Quattlebaum the team’s new hitting coach and Kevin Howard the new assistant hitting coach. Both will be in … [Read more...] about Mets dismiss hitting coaches Chili Davis, Tom Slater
2021 NFL Draft: Evaluating the New York Jets
Upgrading the offense was a primary goal for the Jets in this draft. The logic behind this approach was simple, last season Gang Green ranked No. 32 in offense. That's last, dead last, in the league. It's difficult for any team to take flight with an inept offense. If the Jets are to succeed with their team rebuild, it was imperative they made significant upgrades to the … [Read more...] about 2021 NFL Draft: Evaluating the New York Jets
NFL Draft 2021: Giants trade 11th pick to Bears, select WR Kadarius Toney at 20
The New York Giants traded down in the first round of the draft for the first time in 15 years. When opportunity knocks, open the door and welcome it in with lemonade. That's exactly how the first round of the draft unfolded for the G-Men. It all started when division rivals the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys swapped the 10th and 12th picks. The Eagles moved up … [Read more...] about NFL Draft 2021: Giants trade 11th pick to Bears, select WR Kadarius Toney at 20
