Pete Alonso fails to deliver for Mets again amid ‘frustrating’ stretch
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pete Alonso is a slugger who has always fancied himself as something more. He had a major league-high 131 RBIs in 2022 and 118 RBIs last season, but in addition to home runs, he also had timely hits and the ability to make contact when contact was needed. That makes it […]
Mets’ Adrian Houser fighting through ‘toughest stretch’ of career
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Adrian Houser has played this position before, particularly as a reliever early on with the Brewers. But the Mets’ new bullpen division, for an undetermined amount of time, has never struggled this much. “This is probably the toughest time of my career so far,” Hauser said before the Mets’ 3-1 loss […]
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon regresses after promising stretch: ‘It sucks’
BALTIMORE — Carlos Rodon went from his best two games of the season to his worst start. The Yankees left-hander hit three solo home runs on Thursday, but that was before he was unable to overcome a four-run hit in the fifth inning of a 7-2 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards. . “Our […]
Immigration ranks as top issue for Americans for longest consecutive monthly stretch in past 24 years: poll
Americans ranked immigration as the most important issue facing the United States for the third consecutive month, according to a new poll released Tuesday. According to a Gallup poll from April 1-22, 27% of Americans name immigration as the most important issue facing America. Immigration has topped Gallup’s indefinite trends for the third month in […]
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo hits 300th career homer amid red-hot stretch
MILWAUKEE — Until last week, Anthony Rizzo had one home run in the first 23 games of the season and 296 in his career. After six games and one onslaught, the Yankees’ veteran first baseman had a breakthrough. Rizzo hit his 300th career home run late in Sunday’s 15-5 win over the Brewers at American […]
Nets will still learn plenty over final stretch even without playoff push
The Nets miss the playoffs for the first time in six years. But that doesn’t mean they don’t play for anything. These are still high-paying competitors, and they need to show they are still competitive. Interim coach Kevin Ollie, and more importantly general manager Sean Marks, will be left to figure out who will compete […]
Seton Hall wins NIT championship thriller as Indiana State goes cold down stretch
Indiana State guard Isaiah Swope adjusted his size, stepping back off the dribble near the half-court line before stepping forward and confidently stepping into a deep 3-pointer. The shot went off the net and the Sycamores held a seven-point lead against Seton Hall in the NIT Championship Game with just over three minutes remaining. Seton […]
Nets rookies getting shot for banged-up squad down stretch
With only 10 games remaining in the regular season, the Nets’ future does not look bright. Despite their win over the lowly Raptors on Monday night, the Hawks came from a 30-point deficit to snatch the victory from the Celtics and move past the Nets by six games. If the usual pattern continues, the Nets […]
Feds select large stretch of New England coast for offshore wind development
The federal government on Friday designated a vast area of water off the coast of New England for offshore wind energy development. According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the development designation “avoids critical areas for lobster fishing, North Atlantic right whale habitat, and other important fishing grounds and habitat.” Democratic Maine Gov. Janet […]
Rangers look to keep relying on depth, goaltending in stretch run
TAMPA, Fla. — The Rangers’ depth and elite goaltending are on full display during their three-game winning streak heading into Thursday night’s game against the Lightning at Amalie Arena. Two shutouts in three games, thanks to goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Braden Schneider replaced captain Jacob Trouba and Zach Jones was the next defensive lineman, allowing just […]