The New York Rangers entered Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals with their adrenaline still pumping from Monday's Game 7 win at the Carolina Hurricanes. The Tampa Bay Lightning, in contrast, hit the ice for the first time since completing a sweep of the Florida Panthers way back on May 23. Their respective layoffs showed in the Rangers' 6-2 romp … Continue reading New York Rangers Seize Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals From Tampa Bay Lightning →

The Mets believed they had tacked on another two-out run in the third inning when a Patrick Corbin sinker bore in on Luis Guillorme, appearing to strike his hand with the bases loaded. But upon the Nationals’ challenge, the call was overturned: The ball had drilled the handle of the bat. And so on the … Continue reading Mets Win Fifth in Row as Bats Explode for 10 Runs in Shutout of Nationals →

The long-awaited statue of pitcher Tom Seaver was unveiled by the New York Mets in a 40-minute ceremony at Citi Field. With thousands of fans gathered around, cell phones held high and craning their necks to see, the late Hall of Famer’s wife and two daughters were front and center for the festivities. Following an … Continue reading Citi Field Unveils NY Mets Pitcher Tom Seaver Statue →

Nick Plummer went from anonymous reserve outfielder to a player who had a Mets moment Sunday night, helping his team emerge from a blown save by Adam Ottavino to celebrating a wild win.  Plummer tied the game with a mighty swing in the ninth and Eduardo Escobar’s 10th-inning double sent the Mets to a 5-4 … Continue reading Eduardo Escobar Leads Mets Over Phillies 5-4 →