Evan Roberts couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw Mets fans give Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams a standing ovation after his near no-hitter Wednesday at Citi Field. “It’s almost been 24 hours, and I’ve gotta get over it, but I’m still angry at my fellow Met fans. That’s right. I’m angry at my fellow Met … Read more
Juan Soto was the sole reason the Mets didn’t get no-hit in Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Guardians, but Boomer Esiason has no sympathy for the superstar outfielder amid this ugly slide. “He’s got a nice smile on his face and he’s laughing. I’m sick of it,” Esiason said on WFAN’s “Boomer and Gio” show … Read more
It appears that 10 years later, Dan in Warwick really isn’t all that interested in the potential Giants-Giants meetup. The famous WFAN caller, who stupefied former WFAN host Mike Francesa in 2014 by asking him if the New York Giants and the San Francisco Giants ever get together in honor of sharing the same name, … Read more
Somewhere, “Dan in Warwick” is smiling. Ten years after a WFAN caller infamously asked Mike Francesa whether the New York Giants and San Francisco Giants have an annual get-together over their shared name and got ridiculed for it, the event came to fruition in hilarious fashion. With the San Francisco Giants in town to play … Read more
There’s no would’ve, could’ve, should’ve in the case of Mr. Unlimited. During a Thursday morning appearance on WFAN, new Giants quarterback Russell Wilson made it clear he has no regrets about publicly introducing his alter ego in a 2018 social media video that has since been the subject of fan ridicule. “I would still do … Read more
Not much got under Derek Jeter’s skin during his playing days, but Boomer Esiason managed to irk him with his “elitist” comment and speculation about why Jeter is skipping this year’s Old-Timers’ Day. WFAN host and former Giants running back Tiki Barber relayed the message after spending time with Jeter over the weekend to celebrate … Read more
The Yankees will be commemorating the 2000 World Series team at Old-Timers’ Day in August, but a rather crucial member of that team won’t be in attendance. Derek Jeter isn’t showing up, which has gotten WFAN hosts Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti a bit riled up. “It’s a little bit insulting … I think he … Read more
Brandon Tierney was run from his son’s 10U Little League baseball game and apparently did his best Billy Martin impression. The WFAN radio host, who had just returned from vacation, dove into the details after a caller provided an alleged first-hand account of Tierney, an assistant coach of his son’s team, being ejected after arguing … Read more
WFAN host Sal Licata issued a stern warning to former colleague Craig Carton. Carton recently had his show, “Breakfast Ball,” canceled by Fox Sports and The Athletic reported that a WFAN return could be in the offing for the 56-year-old. “And by the way, I’m not worried about Craigy coming back,” Licata said Wednesday on … Read more
Yankees radio announcer Dave Sims has no regrets about taking time off in May to see his son, despite his WFAN colleague’s dismay. Sims, in his first year in the Yankees booth after taking over for the retired John Sterling, addressed Boomer Esiason criticizing him for taking the Yankees-A’s series off just more than a … Read more
Don’t worry, Yankees fans, Gregg Giannotti will always have your back. During Thursday’s episode of “Boomer & Gio” on WFAN, Giannotti took offense to Jeff Passan’s comments about Yankee fans in which the ESPN insider said he is tired of complaints from The Bronx faithful. “This is a typical guy from Kansas City,” Giannotti responded … Read more
Gregg Giannotti fired back at Carl Banks on Tuesday after the Giants legend criticized the WFAN host for calling Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns a “loser” on Monday’s show. Giannotti, who co-hosts “Boomer and Gio” on WFAN with Boomer Esiason, opened Tuesday’s show defending his take and expressing shock over the strong reaction from Banks. “I … Read more
Giants legend Carl Banks called out WFAN host Greg Giannotti for his take on Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns following the weekend’s season-ending Game 6 loss to the Pacers to end their season in the Eastern Conference finals. Giannotti called Towns a “loser” and described him as “soft” during Monday’s “Boomer and Gio,” which the station … Read more
The Knicks have a 7-foot, 250-pound problem on their hands. That’s according to WFAN host Gregg “Gio” Giannotti, who torched the Knicks’ big man on Monday as the dust continues to settle from Saturday’s season-ending loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. “[Towns is] a loser. That is their biggest … Read more
There used to be a ballpark … I suppose he lasted years longer than the game plan allowed, a split-T formation vs. an empty backfield world, but there will be no Richard Neer starting tomorrow morning at WFAN. The last reliable stop to enjoy thoughtful, calm, topical and clean adult-oriented sports talk radio — and … 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
Jaxson Dart is going to have an uphill battle to win over at least one New York radio host. WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti went off on a caller Friday morning over the Giants’ selection of the Ole Miss quarterback on Thursday in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, calling Dart a “pudgy, Utah clapper,” … Read more
Mike Francesa has had a torrid run of content in recent months. With the Mets making a surprise run to the NLCS, the Yankees making the World Series and nightmare seasons for the Giants and Jets, Francesa has had a lot to talk about in the world of New York sports. The timing has been … Read more
WFAN host and former Giants running back Tiki Barber wasn’t too enamored with the fans who hired planes to fly over MetLife Stadium with a harsh message for team ownership amid another dismal season. Barber labeled them a “troller” during Tuesday’s edition of “Evan & Tiki” on the popular New York sports talk station and … Read more
Gregg Giannotti thinks it is a lie. The WFAN host isn’t convinced that Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast dethroned “The Joe Rogan Experience” as the top podcast on Spotify and Apple after one episode. During Tuesday’s installment of WFAN’s “Boomer and Gio,” Giannotti said it was ridiculous and scoffed at the recent news of … Read more