The Yankees Spring Training camp has been marked by a winning presence and some talented young players who are fighting for recognition. Some Yankees players, however, are riding on the third rail and are destined for another time.
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Tim Tebow upbeat despite harsh reality check
And on the second day a of spring training games for Tim Tebow, he struck out with two runners on base in the eighth inning of the Mets’ 7-6 loss to the Astros on Friday at First Data Field. “You want to push the envelope and fall down as many times as you can,” Tebow said of this two-game learning experience.
Harvey makes 1st start for Mets since surgery last July
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Matt Harvey gave the New York Mets a glimpse of the dominant pitcher he’s been in the past.
D-backs’ Ray has the strikeouts, now needs some efficiency
The problem the Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander had was staying in games long enough to make a difference, as well as giving up too many runs. Only three lefties – Madison Bumgarner, Chris Sale and David Price – had more strikeouts than the 25-year-old Ray last season.
Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper watches his first homer of spring training sail out of the ballpark Saturday afternoon. PORT ST.
Nationals 8-6 over Mets in 2017 Grapefruit League opener…
… off Jose Reyes ‘ bat in the bottom of the first. a Speaking of Turner: In an interview with Sirius/XM Fantasy Sports Radio last week, Rizzo told hosts Craig Mish and Jim Bowden that Turner’s skills are electric. “As good a 70-80 games that I’ve seen …
Coleman: Good Vibrations Overflowing As Mets Get Down To Business
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Why Mets pitcher secretly couldn’t swing last year
Robert Gsellman is ready to show off a new weapon in his arsenal this spring: a bat. The Mets pitcher underwent surgery last October to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and can now swing a bat after spending the first two months of his major league career resigned to bunting and taking pitches.
David Wright’s Opening Day reality: I can only hope and work
David Wright speaks in few absolutes these days, a man who has been humbled by his body in recent years. The 34-year-old Mets captain stands at a crossroads in his career, after a second significant injury in as many seasons left him sidelined for most of 2016.
5 questions for Mets manager Terry Collins today
The Mets were cautious with him in 2016, and they are once again going to have to be extra careful this spring. Collins can give further insight into what plans the team may have.
Mets spring training: 10 things to watch
The key to the Mets this season? Health. Bartolo Colon was a big departure, but the roster is still nearly the same as it was in October.
MLB’s complaining of a lack of cooperation in the Jeurys Familia investigation is a bad look
As you all know, Mets closer Jeurys Familia was arrested last October following an alleged domestic violence incident. In December, the charges against Familia were dropped, in large part because his wife and alleged victim Bianca Rivas, asked prosecutors to drop them, indicating that she would not cooperate in her husband’s prosecution.
Jury selection finishing in Cuban ballplayer smuggling case
” Jury selection is wrapping up in Miami federal court for a sports agent and an associate charged with illegally smuggling Cuban baseball players from the communist island to the U.S. A federal judge said final questioning of jurors is scheduled for Wednesday morning in the case of Bartolo Hernandez and Julio Estrada, both of whom have pleaded not guilty. Opening statements are expected Wednesday afternoon.
Current, former major leaguers die in Dominican crashes
This photo released by Dominican Republic Highway Police and Military Commission shows the fatal crash site of Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura near Juan Adrian, Dominican Republic, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Ventura, whose electric arm and confident demeanor helped lead Kansas City to a long-awaited World Series championship in 2015, died in the car crash in his native Dominican Republic early Sunday.
Arrieta skipping White House trip, cites family reasons
In this Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, in Cleveland.
Harper, Nationals avoid arbitration with $13.6M deal for ’17
In this May 6, 2015, file photo, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper watches the ball after hitting a second home run against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of their baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington. Harper, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta, New York Mets pitchers Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, and Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado were among 146 players eligible to exchange salary arbitration figures with their teams, though most were expected to reach agreements.
Yankees’ Sanchez, Giants’ Cruz among Thurman Munson winners
Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz and Mets infielder Wilmer Flores will receive the Thurman Munson award. The former Yankees captain died in a plane crash in 1979 while practicing takeoffs and landings at an airport close to his home near Canton, Ohio.
New York Mets Grant Asdrubal Cabrera, Jeurys Familia Permission to Pitch in Winter Leagues
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