Yankee Stadium felt like capital of baseball again during home opener
There were still enough kids in the stands that when the ball flew off Alex Verdugo’s bat into the gray late-afternoon sky, an expectant scream could be heard as it made its way to the outfield wall. I did. They then listen to their parents and learn the golden rules of flyballing in a baseball […]
Pirates home opener gets played in middle of wild April snowstorm
The old saying “April showers bring May flowers” doesn’t seem to hold true snow. But that’s what happened Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ home opener against the Orioles at PNC Park, which was blessed with a snowstorm throughout play. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez prepares to pitch in the snow during the bottom […]
Yankees’ Juan Soto unveils NYC-themed cleats in ‘tough’ home opener
Juan Soto’s home debut at Yankee Stadium had a little bit of everything, except the offensive line. The Yankees’ rising star was greeted loudly in the right field seats by a sold-out Bronx crowd, then made his way to the right field stands in response to the Bleacher Creatures’ roll call, removed his hat and […]
MLB picks, odds, bets for home opener
Commercial content. Over 21 years old. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. The Yankees will be looking to get their hot start back to the Bronx for Friday’s American League East opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. New York won the 2023 season series 7-6, […]
Yankees’ road trip success make for more special Bronx opener
The big ballpark in the Bronx will be cloudy, but only for now. Fifteen or 25 years from now, your memory will lie. Because that’s how it always is on opening day on the home baseball calendar. It can really rain during the home opener. Once in 1996, it snowed so much that it looked […]
Pete Alonso ‘happy to enjoy’ Mets’ opener as free agency looms
The Mets last opened the season at home in 2020. 2018 was the last time the Mets opened the season at home with fans in the stands. Friday was a strange history for Pete Alonso, who had never enjoyed an opening game in front of a packed Citi Field. Alonso first said he liked the […]
Eagles’ NFL opener in Brazil will be Peacock streaming exclusive
The NFL continues to slowly add streaming-only matchups. The league announced Tuesday that the Eagles’ 2024 NFL season opener in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, Sept. 6, will be broadcast exclusively on NBC’s Peacock streaming service. It’s still unclear who the Eagles’ opponent will be at that point, but Packers president Mark Murphy recently indicated […]
Gotham FC tops Portland in NWSL opener, lose Midge Purce to injury
Gotham FC made its first march to the NWSL Championship in Portland last year, and the restructured local women’s soccer team got off to a strong start in its title defense in familiar territory. Gotham defeated the Thorns in overtime in the NWSL playoff semifinals in October and opened the 2024 regular season with a […]
Seton Hall squeaks past St. Joseph’s in OT to win NIT opener
Al-Amir Dawes scored a game-high 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, to lead Seton Hall to an overtime game against St. Joseph’s in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night at Walsh. led to a 75-72 victory.Gymnasium in South Orange, New Jersey Dawes scored 15 points in the second half, hitting […]
Curt Schilling turns down Red Sox home opener invitation
Curt Schilling declined an invitation to attend the Red Sox’ home opener celebration honoring the 2004 championship team and the late Tim and Stacey Wakefield. According to the Boston Globe. The Red Sox have invited all members of the 2004 World Series championship team to their April 9 game against the Orioles, but Schilling has […]