Bantering Points: 2/21/26
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Yankees prospect Elmer Rodríguez looked sharp in his spring training debut
The first game of spring means baseball season is officially back, and the Yankees began their 2026 tune-up with an exhibition game in Sarasota against the Baltimore Orioles. They lost 2-0, with the only offense in the game coming from a two-run blast off the bat of Pete Alonso. The Orioles’ new first baseman hit […]
Game Preview: Knicks vs Rockets, February 21, 2026
In Thursday’s loss to Detroit, every Knicks (35*-21) drive into the paint looked like a LaMelo Ball driver’s ed video. Tonight, they hope for better results when they host the Houston Rockets (34-20) at the Mecca. This nationally televised tilt is a match-up of two third-place teams. The Knicks have gone 7-3 in their last […]
The Detroit Tigers open Grapefruit League season against the Yankees today
On Saturday, we get to watch the Detroit Tigers play a baseball game for the first time since their ALDS loss to the Mariners. A lot has happened in the interim, and it’s great to be back. Truth be told, how to watch Tigers baseball is still up in the air as Grapefruit League action […]
How do you feel about Steve Cohen not wanting a captain on the Mets?
This post is part of a series of daily questions that we’ll ask the community here at Amazin’ Avenue throughout the month of February. We hope you find the questions engaging and that our prompts can spark some fun conversations in the comments. We’ll see you there and plan to have staff chiming in, too. […]
Nolan Traore shows out in Brooklyn Nets Rookie Report — No. 8
We’re all coming around on the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025 NBA Draft, so widely mocked that the Phoenix Suns didn’t mind gasping at it on social media. The Nets themselves are probably feeling better about their draft too, if you believe last summer’s rumors that Brooklyn tried to trade one or two of their five first-round […]
New York Jets Flight Connections 02/21/26
Good morning, Gang Green Nation! Below are your Jets linsk for this Saturday in February. NY Jets – Which Prospects Should Jets Fans Watch For at the NFL Scouting Combine? Michael Nania – Jets linked to free agent ‘fit’ who isn’t really a fit at all Michael Nania – Los Angeles Chargers confirm hire of […]
How often do you tune into spring games?
Spring games are underway, and the Yankees will take the field with the majority of their full squad for the first time this year. It won’t be for long, of course, but those first couple of innings broadcasting on YES are bound to bring some serotonin with them. With that comes the caveat that backups […]
Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia: Live streaming updates and results, how to watch, start times
Ryan Garcia will look to finally win a professional world title as he faces Mario Barrios for Barrios’ WBC welterweight belt, live tonight from Las Vegas. Garcia (24-2, 20 KO) is coming off of a miserable performance in defeat to Rolly Romero last May, and a lot of his marketability and credibility is truly on […]
Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks game preview
Tonight, the Houston Rockets head to world’s most famous (indoor) arena to take on the New York Knicks in a primetime game on national television. Houston is coming off a close and hard-fought win over the upstart Charlotte Hornets. New York, meanwhile, is coming off a loss against the upstart Detroit Pistons, the same team […]
Yankees news: Gerrit Cole faces hitters, looks excellent
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Yankees ace Gerrit Cole crossed off another milestone in his recovery from Tommy John surgery in the spring of 2025. For the first time since going under the knife, the 35-year-old righty faced hitters, and it went as well as one could have expected. The 2023 AL Cy Young threw an […]
Brooklyn Nets get discarded by Oklahoma City Thunder, 105-86
Taking down the Brooklyn Nets doesn’t require much these days. The Oklahoma City Thunder did it tonight without the league MVP, his lead running mate, and the rhythm of recent play. The Nets gave OKC their first game in over a week this evening. Brooklyn, of course, had this one as back-to-back. It was also […]
Winners and Losers: Cavs at Hornets – Jarrett Allen posts another monster double-double
The Cleveland Cavaliers obliterated the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 in their first game back from the All-Star break. Let’s see who won the night. WINNER – Jarrett Allen “I’m running out of things to say about Jarrett Allen,” Donovan Mitchell said after the game. Same, Donnie. I really don’t know what else to say about Allen […]
LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at OKC Thunder, 8:00 PM ET
It wasn’t a pretty return from the break, and it won’t get any easier on Friday. The injury report is stacked on both sidelines. Second night of a back to back only means the tank engines get a little louder! The Flatbush Five remains the Flatbush Four with Saraf on Long Island. 🏀 KEY INFO […]
Tanking rules won’t effect this year’s draft, Silver assures Marks
Sean Marks was in a bit of panic last week during a meeting between Adam Silver and the NBA’s 30 general managers, per The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and Sam Amick. Evan Wasch, an executive vice president with the NBA, had been laying out the league’s ideas for anti-tanking measures that could be implemented next season […]
Rangers Place Matt Rempe Back on Injured Reserve
The New York Rangers will again be without Matt Rempe as he continues to recover from an injured thumb suffered earlier in the season.
Yankees Mailbag: Stanton’s longevity and bullpen targets
Good afternoon everyone, it’s time to dive back into the mailbag and answer some of your questions. Remember to send in your questions for our weekly call by e-mail to pinstripealleyblog [at] gmail [dot] com. ReadingYankee asks: I am starting to worry about the production of Stanton. He is aging and proved less effective in the […]
Is Vincent Trocheck Selling Himself To Guerin With His Play During the Olympics?
Bill Guerin has already staked his reputation on Vincent Trocheck once this season. Along with New York Rangers teammate J.T. Miller, Trocheck is one of the two Team USA players people point to and go, "Him?" Compared to multiple-time 40-goal-scorer Jason Robertson and up-and-coming superstar Cole C...
Orioles game chat: Spring training opener vs. Yankees
It’s here. The first Orioles game of the spring training schedule is happening today in Sarasota. The game will be aired on both MASN (TV/streaming) and WBAL (radio) in Baltimore, so if you have access to either of those, you can even follow along. It’ll feel a little warmer with baseball going on somewhere. This […]
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles: Elmer Rodríguez vs. Trevor Rogers
One of the best days of the year is here! Spring training has officially opened, the Yankees kicking off their Grapefruit League exhibition series with a trip to Sarasota to take on the Orioles. The offseason may have been “brutal”’ and “frustrating”’ at times as Aaron Judge put it, but baseball is back and we […]
The four things the Penguins need most after Olympic break
The 2026 Men’s Olympic Hockey tournament concludes this weekend, which means the 2025-26 NHL season is getting closer to returning from its Olympic break. The Pittsburgh Penguins next game will be on Thursday, February, 26 against the New Jersey Devils. Overall, they have 26 regular season games remaining. So let’s talk about the four things […]
Ex-Jets Progress Report: Part 5 – Special Teams
Now that the offseason is here, we’ve been updating you on former Jets players and how they fared elsewhere in 2025. Having looked at offensive and defensive players over the past few weeks, we’ll be concluding with a look at special teamers today. As ever, this list is intended to be exhaustive, but if we […]
Yankees 2026 Season Preview: Trent Grisham
The Yankees had a big decision to make at the start of the offseason. While retaining Cody Bellinger on a long-term deal was high on the priority list, it was unclear what the team thought of their other starting outfielder, Trent Grisham, hitting the open market after a career year. With a questionable résumé prior […]
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – Episode 81 – Rob Davison (with guest John Cullen)
Along with comedian, podcaster and new author John Cullen, we remember Rob Davison, who had one major moment against a marquee opponent in his very short stint on Long Island. Like a lot of defensive defensemen, Rob Davison was not a player most people would remember. His job was preventing goals, not scoring them, for […]
Nets vs. Thunder preview: Night 2 of a back-to-back
The Brooklyn Nets returned to action last night and faced off against a potential NBA title contender in the Cleveland Cavaliers. As you’d expect, the Cavs showed why they’re contenders and the Nets are not as they cut the Nets up by 28 points. From facing title contenders to facing the reigning, defending NBA Champions. […]
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