Miguel Andújar and Amed Rosario worked out with Carlos Santana while they were in Tampa. Santana told me he was very impressed with the talent and smarts of both players, who he thinks are well suited to handle the New York stage. Santana also praised Andújar while he took BP, saying he has "impressive."
On the ten-year anniversary of "The Decision," the guys want to know your most painful sports memory. Plus, Darren Rovell joined the show to discuss the Mets sale.
Darren Rovell joined the show to discuss the Mets sale. Plus, more painful sports moments.
Action Network's Darren Rovell joined the show to discuss the Mets' potential sale, the NFL asking for escrow from players, and more.
The New York Mets will host the crosstown Yankees on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 next season, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Aaron Boone on the Yankees playing vs. Mets next year, on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 (in 2021): "I can't imagine how emotional and how powerful that event could be. Especially after all we have gone through this year, it's something that'll get the magic that it deserves."
The Yankees and Mets will play at Citi Field on July 18 and then at Yankee Stadium the following night. The Phillies will come to the Bronx and play the Bombers on July 20.
The guys discuss Patrick Mahomes new contract and its impact on other young quarterbacks, including Sam Darnold. Plus, a look at the Yankees and Mets' schedules.
The guys react to the Yankees and Mets schedules. Plus, a special birthday message for Zion Williamson on Audio Files.
Yankees announce they will play three exhibition games later this month: --Saturday, July 18 against the Mets at Citi Field (first pitch at 7:10 p.m.) --Sunday, July 19 vs. the Mets at Yankee Stadium (first pitch at 7:05 p.m.) --Monday, July 20 vs. the Phillies at Yankee Stadium (first pitch at 6:05 p.m.)
The dates for baseball's 60-game sprint of a season are officially set. Here's what we can't wait to see once the games begin.
The 2020 MLB schedule starts July 23 with a Yankees-Nationals matchup (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) followed by Giants-Dodgers (10 p.m. ET, ESPN). Opening Day for the rest of the league comes July 24, highlighted by Braves-Mets (4 ET, ESPN), Brewers-Cubs (7 ET, ESPN), Angels-A's (10 ET, ESPN) and the Rangers hosting the Rockies in the first game at Texas' new ballpark.
As the New York Mets opened a most unusual summer camp, back-to-back Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom ran sprints by himself in shallow right field and then grabbed his personal bag of baseballs to throw off a bullpen mound.
The New York Mets resumed their "spring training" workouts at Citi Field today... and here's a preview of what it'll be like with the empty stands...
Actor Hank Azaria and "Jim Brockmire" joined the show to discuss Brockmire, the current state of baseball, and Hank's interest in owning the Mets.
Bart and Chris Carlin react to Rob Manfred's recent comments. Plus, NBA players discuss the bubble on Audio Files.
ESPN has learned that more than half of all intake testing is almost complete as MLB prepares for preseason workouts to officially resume tomorrow. General information about the results will be released in the next 24-48 hours, but will not have identifying factors in order to protect players' privacy. As previously reported, COVID-19 related information won't be disclosed without players' permission.
Current New York guidelines would prohibit fans from attending professional sporting events or even congregating outside stadiums.
Mets hitting coach Chili Davis will not attend the team's preseason workouts with training sessions set to begin on Friday.
Manager Luis Rojas confirms Mets hitting coach Chili Davis will be working remotely. Rojas also said all Mets players have reported to "summer camp" and are currently undergoing the intake and COVID-19 testing process.
In a statement to ESPN, MLB said it wouldn't disclose COVID-19 related information without an individual's permission. MLB does plan to publish general testing information, for example, number of tests and positive results, but with no player names or identifying characteristics.
Spring training 2.0 ... or summer camp? No matter what you call it, baseball's road back to the field starts today. Here's what you need to get up to speed.
MLB statement to ESPN regarding teams not naming players that test positive for coronavirus: "Because COVID-19 is not considered an employment-related injury, we will respect the privacy of the players who test positive or who are under evaluation, and we will defer to their wishes regarding public updates about their status. Without their voluntary permission, we will not disclose any COVID-19 related information."
Bobby Bo hasn't called Queens home since 1999, but today he'll receive a hefty check from his former employer. Here's what you need to know about Bonilla's unusual annual payday.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 14 | 5 | .737 | - | W3 |
| Miami | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 | W6 |
| New York | 11 | 8 | .579 | 3 | W1 |
| Baltimore | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 8 | .529 | 4 | L3 |
| St. Louis | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4 | W1 |
| Boston | 9 | 10 | .474 | 5 | W5 |
| Detroit | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | L1 |
| New York | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5 | L4 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6 | W2 |
| Houston | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Washington | 6 | 11 | .353 | 7 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 15 | .167 | 10.5 | L4 |
