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Yankees hope Giancarlo Stanton’s extra rehab week will pay dividends

PHILADELPHIA — Giancarlo Stanton is a week behind original expectations on how long he’ll miss because of a hamstring injury. But the week was spent working on increasing his stamina and volume after feeling better from the injury, and the Yankees are hoping that will benefit the 34-year-old designated hitter, who returned from the disabled […]

Luis Gil-Jose Trevino partnership paying big dividends for Yankees

Luis Gil will look to continue his impressive start to the season on Sunday against the Dodgers, and the breaking right-hander credits some of his success to Jose Trevino. Gill, speaking through a translator, said Saturday that having a catcher helps him “keep his concentration” while he’s on the mound. That’s no coincidence. Budding Yankees […]

Knicks’ tightened rotation pays dividends again in Game 1 win

Manager Tom Thibodeau has often noted that most teams will reduce their rotation in the playoffs, but the Knicks lost their last two games against the 76ers after veteran backup Bojan Bogdanovic went down with a foot injury in Game 4. Only seven players were used in the match. In recent days, Thibodeau responded with […]

These 2024 Kentucky Derby strategies may pay dividends for bettors

The Kentucky Derby is one of the great gambling holidays. Whether you’re a horse race fan or not, you’ll want to get in on the action Saturday at 6:57 p.m. On the first Saturday in May, many quinca will be happy to offer their expertise and opinions to casual anglers (and they’ll do it for […]

Jorge Lopez turning back to sinker paying dividends in Mets tenure

When Jeremy Hefner researched the 2022 version of Jorge Lopez, he noticed a sinker. A lot of them. Lopez also attributed his success that year (1.62 ERA heading into Dodger Stadium for his only All-Star appearance) to the grip. Half of his 1,161 pitches were sinkers. It flew over the plate at an average speed […]

Rangers’ relentless special teams paying dividends against Capitals

In a 4-3 win over the Capitals on Tuesday night in Game 2 of this first-round series, the Rangers collected two power-play goals and a short-handed goal in a multifaceted victory. There’s a lot to like about the Blueshirts’ special teams game through their first two playoff contests. The Rangers have only utilized two of […]

Biden makes pitch to young people with climate, but dividends may not pay off

President Joe Biden is underscoring his climate record on Earth Day as younger, more liberal Democrats sour on him amid the Israel–Hamas war. But although Biden’s public events continue to be interrupted by some climate activists, including his New York fundraiser with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, what was once a top priority […]

Cal Clutterbuck’s message pays dividends for Islanders

During a third period Tuesday night spent almost entirely in the defensive zone, Cal Clutterbuck circled the Islanders during a television timeout with the message: “Bear down, simple, get the puck off.” The Islanders hung on for a 4-2 win over the Rangers, just as they hung on for a 2-0 win against the Predators […]