https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:58:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/sports/it-still-makes-so-much-sense-for-mets-pete-alonso-to-reunite/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:58:00 -0500 2025-01-24T06:58:10-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/sports/it-still-makes-so-much-sense-for-mets-pete-alonso-to-reunite/ Mike Puma https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34678926 0 34678926 YE Top Sports Moments 2024 Steve Cohen speaks to the media on Dec. 12, 2024. David Stearns speaks to the media on Dec. 12, 2024. https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/sports/breaking-down-remaining-offseason-issues-facing-yankees/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 2025-01-24T06:30:22-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/24/sports/breaking-down-remaining-offseason-issues-facing-yankees/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34677211 0 34677211 The Yankees are still deciding whether to play Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base or second base this upcoming season. Luis Arraez potentially could still be a second base option for the Yankees. Yankees are one of many teams pursuing Tim Hill who is now a free agent. https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/alex-bregmans-free-agency-takes-astros-twist/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:30:18 -0500 2025-01-23T22:30:30-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/alex-bregmans-free-agency-takes-astros-twist/ Dylan Svoboda https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34676925 0 34676925 Houston Astros' Alex Bregman reacts after strking out during the third inning of Game 6 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Houston. Alex Bregman bats during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sept. 22, 2024, in Houston. https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/ippei-mizuhara-pretended-to-be-shohei-ohtani-during-wire-transfer-attempt/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:02:05 -0500 2025-01-23T22:18:40-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/ippei-mizuhara-pretended-to-be-shohei-ohtani-during-wire-transfer-attempt/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34677343 0 34677343 Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, attend at a news conference ahead of a baseball workout at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 16, 2024. Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts during the World Series. Ippei Mizuhara, left, stands next to Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player Shohei Ohtani, right, during an interview at Dodger Stadium, Feb. 3, 2024. https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/blue-jays-anthony-santander-splash-includes-a-lot-of-deferred-money/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:29:40 -0500 2025-01-23T19:29:48-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/blue-jays-anthony-santander-splash-includes-a-lot-of-deferred-money/ Dylan Svoboda https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34675592 0 34675592 Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Anthony Santander (25) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander reacts as he scores on his solo home run during the sixth inning of the Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, NY, USA, Tuesday, September 24, 2024. https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/ichiro-wants-to-have-a-drink-with-hall-of-fame-voter-who-didnt-pick-him/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:19:28 -0500 2025-01-23T18:19:38-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/ichiro-wants-to-have-a-drink-with-hall-of-fame-voter-who-didnt-pick-him/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34674061 0 34674061 Newly elected Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki talks to reporters during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki is seen on a tour prior to a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Newly-elected Baseball Hall of Fame member Ichiro Suzuki signs the backer board where his plaque will hang during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Cooperstown, N.Y. https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/braves-signing-jurickson-profar-in-mlb-free-agency-splash/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:36:17 -0500 2025-01-23T17:36:25-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/braves-signing-jurickson-profar-in-mlb-free-agency-splash/ Andrew Battifarano https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34673845 0 34673845 Jurickson Profar Profar was an All-Star with the Padres last season. https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/yankees-take-fliers-on-pitchers-roansy-contreras-allan-winans/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:34:59 -0500 2025-01-23T16:35:08-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/yankees-take-fliers-on-pitchers-roansy-contreras-allan-winans/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34672789 0 34672789 The Yankees have claimed pitcher Roansy Contreras, their former prospect, off waivers. The Yankees also claimed pitcher Allan Winans off waivers. https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/joe-benigno-slams-mets-steve-cohen-for-botching-pete-alonso-talks/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:59:29 -0500 2025-01-23T15:59:37-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/joe-benigno-slams-mets-steve-cohen-for-botching-pete-alonso-talks/ Matt Ehalt https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34669759 0 34669759 Noted Mets fan Joe Benigno. Pete Alonso remains a free agent. Steve Cohen is showing restraint with Pete Alonso. Vlad Guerrero Jr. will be a free agent after this season. https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/yankees-legend-mariano-rivera-wife-clara-deny-covering-up-child-sex-abuse/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:18:36 -0500 2025-01-24T00:03:28-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/yankees-legend-mariano-rivera-wife-clara-deny-covering-up-child-sex-abuse/ Justin Tasch https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34667243 0 34667243 Mariano Rivera (l.) and wife Clara (r.) at Yankee Stadium in 2019. Mariano Rivera (c.) with his wife Clara (r.) and son Mariano Jr. (l.) The Ignite Life Center in Gainesville, Fla. Mariano and Clara Rivera. Mariano Rivera (l.) with his wife Clara (r.) https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/amy-schumer-reveals-juicy-details-of-hook-up-with-pro-baseball-player/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:01:33 -0500 2025-01-23T11:01:41-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/23/sports/amy-schumer-reveals-juicy-details-of-hook-up-with-pro-baseball-player/ Jenna Lemoncelli https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34663634 0 34663634 Amy Schumer revealed she hooked up with a professional baseball player during an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast in January 2025. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/jesse-winker-open-to-time-at-first-base-to-help-mets-fill-pete-alonso-void/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:42:39 -0500 2025-01-22T19:42:48-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/jesse-winker-open-to-time-at-first-base-to-help-mets-fill-pete-alonso-void/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34654195 0 34654195 jesse-winker-pete-alonso.jpg Pete Alonso remains a free agent. Jesse Winker remains in the dugout as the Dodgers celebrate after beating the Mets to advance to the World Series. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/yankees-icon-mariano-rivera-wife-clara-at-center-of-bombshell-sexual-assault-lawsuit/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:52:19 -0500 2025-01-23T09:28:36-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/yankees-icon-mariano-rivera-wife-clara-at-center-of-bombshell-sexual-assault-lawsuit/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34653544 0 34653544 Mariano Rivera (42) on field with his wife, Clara (R) and son, Mariano Rivera Jr. (L) during a 2013 ceremony before a game game vs. the San Francisco Giants at Yankee Stadium. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning of a 1997 game. Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and former New York Yankee Mariano Rivera speaks to the crowd as he stands with his wife Clara next to his Hall of Fame plaque during a 2019 ceremony. his Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 photo shows Refugio de Esperanza (Refuge of Hope) church in New Rochelle, N.Y. Former New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera smiles at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of his new church, Refugio de Esperanza (Refuge of Hope), with his wife, Clara Rivera, right, and Diana Santos, center, a member of the congregation, Thursday, March 6, 2014 in New Rochelle https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/chipper-jones-fumes-over-andruw-jones-hall-of-fame-snub/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:31:48 -0500 2025-01-22T16:31:56-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/chipper-jones-fumes-over-andruw-jones-hall-of-fame-snub/ Justin Tasch https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34648402 0 34648402 Chipper Jones (l.) and Andruw Jones (r.) with the Braves in 2004. Andruw Jones makes a diving catch for the Braves in 2007. How The Post's voters filled out their Hall of Fame ballots. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/how-mets-can-fortify-roster-if-nothing-changes-with-pete-alonso/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:34:04 -0500 2025-01-22T21:13:00-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/how-mets-can-fortify-roster-if-nothing-changes-with-pete-alonso/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34647066 0 34647066 new-york-mets-president-baseball-92227730 Pete Alonso remains a free agent -- for now. Jurickson Profar would make sense for the Mets. Shedding Dylan Cease's salary may be an option for the Padres. Starling Marte has just one year left on his contract. Eugenio Suarez would provide a proven bat at third base. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/alex-rodriguez-stuck-in-hall-of-fame-purgatory-with-no-chance-of-escape/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:45:02 -0500 2025-01-22T10:45:11-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/alex-rodriguez-stuck-in-hall-of-fame-purgatory-with-no-chance-of-escape/ Matt Ehalt https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34643654 0 34643654 Alex Rodriguez's chances of getting in the Hall of Fame don't look good. Alex Rodriguez during Old Timer's Day in 2024. Rodriguez is one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. Fans mocked Rodriguez after he received a suspension. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/cc-sabathia-may-have-a-wait-before-next-yankee-is-in-cooperstown/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:40:00 -0500 2025-01-22T07:40:11-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/cc-sabathia-may-have-a-wait-before-next-yankee-is-in-cooperstown/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34642078 0 34642078 cc sabathia 10/30/24 New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium - World Series game 5: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the third inning. Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees works out on the field before the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 27, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Head coach DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks puts up a shot over Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half. New York Metsâ Brett Baty fields grounders at Spring Training, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, FL. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/billy-wagners-baseball-hall-of-fame-selection-felt-like-the-clock-stopped/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:16:41 -0500 2025-01-21T23:16:48-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/billy-wagners-baseball-hall-of-fame-selection-felt-like-the-clock-stopped/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34636909 0 34636909 Billy Wagner fought back tears after the Hall of Fame announcement. Mets pitcher Billy Wagner throws a pitch in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field in New York, Aug. 24, 2009. Astros' Billy Wagner reacts after the final out against the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning Sunday, April 21, 2002 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/alex-rodriguez-congratulates-ex-yankee-teammates-for-hall-of-fame-inductions/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:07:10 -0500 2025-01-21T22:07:19-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/alex-rodriguez-congratulates-ex-yankee-teammates-for-hall-of-fame-inductions/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34635217 0 34635217 Alex Rodriguez broadcasts prior to Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns to the field for fans after the game against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia #52 spoke at a press conference when the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins took part in a workout day Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Yankee Stadium in Bronx. Mets relief pitcher Billy Wagner https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-cc-sabathia-billy-wagner-a-classy-2025-hall-of-fame-class/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:50:13 -0500 2025-01-21T21:50:15-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-cc-sabathia-billy-wagner-a-classy-2025-hall-of-fame-class/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34634836 0 34634836 Ichiro CC Sabathia was one of the leaders on the Yankees' 2009 World Series squad, the last time the Bombers won the Fall Classic. Billy Wagner got 101 of his 422 lifetime saves as a Met. Post voters' Baseball Hall of Fame ballots for 2025.