Mets escaping Braves doubleheader in playoffs should ease fans expecting worst
Before we get into the fondest memories for Mets fans through the 18-inning torture chamber that awaits them in Atlanta on Monday afternoon, let's start with some happier memories. Let's go back to 1973. This was the only time the Mets were forced to hold a doubleheader due to inclement weather the day after the […]
Brewers more than OK if Mets have to face Braves in doubleheader on Monday
MILWAUKEE — David Stearns believed he spoke for everyone involved when he said, “Nobody wants to do a doubleheader on Monday.” He wasn't thinking about the Brewers. The Mets, Braves and Major League Baseball don't want to cram two postponed games this week into one day after the regular season ends and the day before […]
Netflix targeting Kay Adams to host NFL Christmas doubleheader
Kay Adams may host Winter Wonderland. Netflix is targeting Adams to be the studio anchor for the NFL Christmas doubleheader, the Post reported. Adams currently hosts “Up & Adams” on FanDuel TV and was previously one of the original co-hosts of NFL Network's “Good Morning Football.” The Post reports that Netflix is targeting Kay Adams […]
Danny Jansen to be the first MLB player to play for both teams in the same game during Red Sox/Blue Jays doubleheader
A bizarre combination of circumstances saw Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen become the first player in MLB history to play for both teams in the same game. The June 26 game between the Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays was rained out midway through the second inning with the score at 0-0 and will […]
Austin Wells powers Yankees’ rout of Rangers in doubleheader Game 1
Aaron Judge threw 35 pitches in five at-bats, wearing down Rangers pitchers and reaching base four times. But such excellence has almost become expected from the Yankees captain. Not many were expected to see Judge’s quality at-bats translate into runs. But the Yankees’ No. 3 hitter got on base a few times Saturday because his […]
Yankees settle for doubleheader split with Rangers
For about six and a half hours, the Yankees showed glimpses of their power at the height of their power, a team that would surpass all other teams all the way to the World Series. And for clubs that still have holes remaining, there are glimpses of what could go wrong along the way. Luke […]
Yankees grind out win over Angels to open rain-soaked doubleheader
On a day when the Yankees were scheduled to play (at least) 18 innings, they got off to a rough start through the first nine innings. With muddy conditions and a tough game from Lewis Hill, the game wasn’t always pretty, or efficient. But the Yankees won the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday […]
Yankees turn to Will Warren with Angels doubleheader on tap
Will Warren will get another chance after performing well in his MLB debut. The right-hander is scheduled to start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Angels on Wednesday as the Yankees’ 27th pitcher in the Bronx. Luis Gil, who was scheduled to start Tuesday’s game, which was postponed because of the storm, is expected […]
Yankees to play Wednesday doubleheader with Angels due to weather
The Yankees will have to wait until Wednesday to face the Angels. The first game of a three-game series in the Bronx was postponed until Tuesday because of continued bad weather forecasts. Instead, the teams will play a doubleheader on Wednesday with the first game starting at 4:05 p.m. and the second game starting after […]
‘Doubleheader’ meteor shower to light up the sky in July: How to catch a glimpse
This week, skywatchers can enjoy a double meteor shower phenomenon, with the Southern Delta Aquarids and the smaller Alpha Capricornids meteor shower peaking at the same time. The Delta Aquariid meteor shower, which will peak on Tuesday morning, should be visible in the Northern Hemisphere at a rate of 15 to 20 meteors per hour. […]