Having missed two columns to my annual formaldehyde blood spins, let’s not waste time writing the pithy. Catch-up formation on “Hut.” (Hmm, wonder where “hut” came from.) Hut! It’s all a con continued: When MLB introduced interleague play, thus further homogenizing the two leagues, “Bottom Line” Bud Selig proudly boasted that “it’s a gift to … Read more
Yankees broadcaster Dave Sims announced he would not be on the call for the series finale between the Mets and Yankees. Sims is dealing with laryngitis and the illness became too much of an issue to deal with for him to be behind the mic in The Bronx on Sunday night. “Anyone listening to Saturday’s … Read more
There’s booing and using some NSFW language and then there’s making your own homemade sign to show your disdain for Juan Soto. The SNY booth had a good chuckle about a Yankees fan who brought a big photo of Soto’s face with a “Boo this man!” caption on tap and “Boooooooo” written beneath the photo … Read more
Major League Baseball may have lifted its lifetime ban on Pete Rose on Tuesday, but “Pardon The Interuption” host Tony Kornheiser doesn’t believe that means he’s getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame anytime soon. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the stunning decision in a letter to attorney Jeffrey M. Lenkov, who petitioned for Rose’s … Read more
Olivia “Livvy” Dunne joined her fellow Sports Illustrated models at Citi Field on Monday night as the Pirates faced the Mets, with Dunne’s beau Paul Skenes on the hill for Pittsburgh. The former LSU gymnast didn’t throw out the first pitch – the honor was left to Xandra Pohl, Camille Kostek and Ellie Thumann – … Read more
The Yankees’ newest announcer is already catching some flak. WFAN’s Boomer Esiason didn’t hold back after Dave Sims elected to skip the Yankees’ series against the A’s, fewer than 40 games into his tenure as the radio station’s play-by-play announcer for the team. “I’ve worked with Dave, great guy,” Esiason said on the “Boomer and … Read more
Aaron Judge gave fans a rare glimpse at his 4-month-old daughter on Sunday while commemorating wife Samantha’s first Mother’s Day as a mom. In the black-and-white snap shared by the Yankees superstar on Instagram, infant Nora Rose is held in her mother’s arms while looking away from the camera. “Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for … Read more
The Colorado Rockies took a page out Jordon Hudson’s book when it came to coping with their most recent embarrassing loss. The Rockies’ loss to the Padres on Saturday resembled that of a dominant football shutout: 21-0. The loss put Colorado at 6-33 on the season, a far-and-away MLB worst. With nothing else to say … Read more
She spoke to the Big Man upstairs to get her son to the big leagues. It took 16 years for New York Yankees ace reliever Fernando Cruz to get called up to the majors, two more to get the opportunity to play for his beloved Bronx Bombers — and three words from his mom to … Read more
Baseball broadcasts are used to cutting cameras away from unruly fans making obscene gestures — but the blame for one caught live on the air remains the broadcast’s own. During the Cincinnati Reds’ matchup against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, the Braves’ home telecast on FanDuel Sports Network decided to do a quick feature … Read more
CC Sabathia is loving life off the mound — and out of the spotlight. The soon-to-be Hall of Famer caught up with The Post at Yankee Stadium, his former place of work, and talked about everything but the sport of baseball. The former World Series champion pitcher, who walked off the field for good in 2019, … Read more
A Pittsburgh Pirates gameday employee has been suspended for an altercation during which he took his belt off and started whipping a fan with it during Sunday’s game against the Padres at PNC Park, as seen in a video by a local CBS affiliate. The fight, which was captured by a bystander, started after the … Read more
There might be no crying in baseball, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show emotion. Because Tom Hanks was sure amazed by the Mets’ offense on Tuesday night. As Francisco Lindor capped off a four-run rally against the Diamondbacks in the second inning with a two-run homer, the Oscar-winning actor stood up in near-disbelief, clearly … Read more
The broadcast home of the Mets is in the very early stages of a possible sale. SNY is exploring potential deals, including an outright sale, a source familiar with the situation confirmed. The Wall Street Journal first reported the development Tuesday. The network has hired bankers at Moelis & Co., a global investment bank, to … Read more
Mets fans are bringing playoff intensity to blowouts in April. Although things weren’t close in the Amazin’s 19-5 road win Monday over the Nationals, one Mets fan was especially riled up at the game. As the Mets batted through the order in the seventh inning, Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch in both of … Read more
Blame it on the vinaigrette dressing. SNY analyst and Mets legend Keith Hernandez suffered “a little upchuck” that interrupted him while live on air during the Mets’ 6-3 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Hernandez and play-by-play man Gary Cohen then put on their detective caps to find the culprit. It all … Read more
Paul Skenes took a tumble on Monday night. Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, of course, had some fun with it. Livvy Dunne had some jokes for Paul Skenes. Livvy Dunne/Instagram During the Pirates ace’s start against the Nationals, as he attempted to cover third base in the top of the sixth inning, he caught a throw from … Read more
This Braves reporter didn’t strike out asking for a fan’s number but his peers are calling foul. A FanDuel Sports Network segment showing reporter Wiley Ballard asking for a female fan’s digits during Atlanta’s 8-4 win over the Blue Jays has come under fire for highlighting a double standard in journalism. “If a woman covering … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper is set to take another swing at fatherhood — and he did it with a blue bat. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger used a blue bat in his first plate appearance of Monday night’s game against San Francisco as part of a gender reveal for his fourth child. A two-time NL MVP, … Read more
The sandwich possibilities are endless at a deli, but what about at a baseball game? During the Red Sox’s win Thursday over the Blue Jays, a fan created a never-before-seen baseball sandwich when he made a miraculous foul-ball catch using nothing but a bun. Gives “Catch of the Day” new meaning. pic.twitter.com/W3fp3y7Dbd — MLB (@MLB) … Read more