https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:10:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.6 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/rangers-nathan-eovaldi-secures-his-ace-of-october-status/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:48:25 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/rangers-nathan-eovaldi-secures-his-ace-of-october-status/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29155932 0 Nathan Eovaldi threw six innings against the Rangers in their 5-4 victory Monday. Nathan Eovaldi has compiled a 2.87 ERA across 14 postseason appearances. Jonah Heim (l.), the catcher for Nathan Eovaldi (r.), said "something just clicks for him" in the postseason. https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/phillies-birthday-boy-bryce-harper-joins-nlcs-home-run-barrage/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:47:46 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/phillies-birthday-boy-bryce-harper-joins-nlcs-home-run-barrage/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29155684 0 Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper celebrated his 31st birthday by hitting a home run in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. Harper is the fourth player in MLB postseason history to hit a home run on his birthday. Kyle Schwarber hit the first pitch he saw for a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning. Nick Castellanos has five home runs in his last three postseason games. https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/travis-kelce-catches-phillies-with-jason-after-taylor-swift-weekend/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:30:41 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/travis-kelce-catches-phillies-with-jason-after-taylor-swift-weekend/ Michael Blinn https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29155615 0 Travis and Jason Kelce attend Game 1 of the NLCS between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Jason and Travis Kelce pose for a photo during Game 1 of the NLCS https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/phillies-vs-diamondbacks-prediction-nlcs-game-1-odds-pick/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/phillies-vs-diamondbacks-prediction-nlcs-game-1-odds-pick/ Stitches https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29148035 0 Wild Card Series - Miami Marlins v Philadelphia Phillies - Game One Zac Gallen ha a tough matchup against a powerful Phillies lineup. https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/mets-have-to-consider-kim-ng-after-sudden-marlins-split/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:14:58 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/mets-have-to-consider-kim-ng-after-sudden-marlins-split/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29146270 0 Kim Ng with Marlins manager Skip Schumaker at Citi Field on Sept. 28, 2023. Derek Jeter and Kim Ng watch a Marlins game in 2021. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns during his introductory press conference on Oct. 2, 2023. https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/kim-ng-leaving-marlins-after-mlb-playoff-berth/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:41:10 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/kim-ng-leaving-marlins-after-mlb-playoff-berth/ Justin Tasch https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29143417 0 Kim Ng declined her mutual option for 2024 and is leaving her post as the Marlins general manager. Kim Ng with Marlins manager Skip Schumaker. Kim Ng celebrates the Marlins clinching a playoff spot with team owner Bruce Sherman. Kim Ng gets beer poured on her as the Marlins celebrate their playoff berth. https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/jordan-montgomerys-alcs-win-another-reminder-of-puzzling-yankees-decision/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:19:34 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/jordan-montgomerys-alcs-win-another-reminder-of-puzzling-yankees-decision/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29141724 0 Jordan Montgomery, pictured in July 2022, was dealt from the Yankees to the Cardinals at least year's trade deadline. Former Yankee Jordan Montgomery pitched into the seventh inning against the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS on Sunday night. https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/rangers-strike-first-in-alcs-shut-out-astros/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:38:26 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/16/rangers-strike-first-in-alcs-shut-out-astros/ Associated Press https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29141525 0 Former Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery earned the win for the Rangers in Game 1 of the ALCS. Texas Rangers players celebrate the victory against the Houston Astros following Game One of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers leaves the mound after being removed from the game in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Texas Rangers relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Houston. Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter (32) makes a catch at the wall during the eighth inning of game one of the ALCS against the Houston Astros in the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts after being called out on a review during the eighth inning of game one of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers in the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/phillies-bryce-harper-sweepstakes-victory-haunting-yankees/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:42:23 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/phillies-bryce-harper-sweepstakes-victory-haunting-yankees/ Jon Heyman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29140670 0 Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a home run during the fifth inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper practices before the baseball NL Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper rings a bell after Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 3-1 to win the series. https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/yankees-randy-levine-calls-out-whining-rays-marlins/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:27:58 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/yankees-randy-levine-calls-out-whining-rays-marlins/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29139079 0 New York Yankees President Randy Levine. Jazz Chisolm and the Marlins were swept by the Phillies in the National League Wild Card Series. Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (15) fails to make a catch in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers during Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/astros-are-best-team-since-dynasty-yankees-cheating-be-damned/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:15:47 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/astros-are-best-team-since-dynasty-yankees-cheating-be-damned/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29139033 0 Jose Altuve celebrates after the Astros defeat the Twins in the ALDS on Oct. 11, 2023. Derek Jeter holds up four fingers after the Yankees defeat the Mets in the 2000 World Series for the Yankees' fourth championship in five years. Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) is greeted by Yordan Alvarez after a solo home run in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Twins. https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/rangers-vs-astros-prediction-stitches-making-two-houston-plays/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:30:00 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/15/rangers-vs-astros-prediction-stitches-making-two-houston-plays/ Stitches https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29135072 0 Justin Verlander Jordan Montgomery https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/nycs-sporting-envy-now-turns-to-philadelphia/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:44:27 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/nycs-sporting-envy-now-turns-to-philadelphia/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29132255 0 New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hoist the Lombardi Championship trophies during the rally at City Hall Plaza in Boston on Feb. 7, 2017. Bryce Harper celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in the 2023 MLB NLDS after game four at Citizens Bank Park. Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts before the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on October 01, 2023 Matt Strahm celebrates with the team after the Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves Fiona was Mike Vaccaro's dog. Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty shoots against A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter of Game Two of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs finals https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/phillies-vs-diamondbacks-odds-nlcs-series-picks-preview-predictions/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/phillies-vs-diamondbacks-odds-nlcs-series-picks-preview-predictions/ Dylan Svoboda https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29121764 0 newspress-collage-9ca9jjqnz-1697232937253 Zac Gallen Aaron Nola https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/dodgers-failures-can-remind-yankees-of-a-world-series-quests-fragility/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:11:36 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/dodgers-failures-can-remind-yankees-of-a-world-series-quests-fragility/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29128554 0 Mookie Betts and the Dodgers were swept by the Diamondbacks in the NLDS. Brian Cashman and the Yankees are at a crossroads, but the Dodgers, a model organization, have field similar criticisms, too. Noah Syndergaard was the only offseason addition the Dodgers made to their rotation, and he was dealt before the trade deadline. Clayton Kershaw, pictured during the NLDS, struggled with a shoulder ailment throughout the 2023 season. Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts went 1-for-21 against the Diamondbacks in the NLDS. Bryce Harper has made teams, including the Yankees and the Dodgers, look foolish for not pursing him after the 2018 season. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has tried to balance wining with lowering the organization's payroll. https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/david-wells-yankees-blame-solution-hasnt-changed/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:47:43 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/david-wells-yankees-blame-solution-hasnt-changed/ Andrew Crane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29128235 0 David Wells doubled down on his Yankees claims that struggling players should be sent to the minors and that Brian Cashman, as well as Aaron Boone, aren't responsible. David Wells attended Old-Timers' Day and blasted the Yankees, as well as "woke" brands, in interviews. https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/ex-red-sox-star-david-ortiz-remembers-tim-wakefields-legacy/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:33:18 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/ex-red-sox-star-david-ortiz-remembers-tim-wakefields-legacy/ Mike Rosenstein https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29127298 0 Boston Red Sox baseball great David Ortiz, left, laughs with former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, Friday, June 23, 2017, at Fenway Park in Boston. Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacy at a ceremony honoring the knuckleballer in 2012. Curt Schilling revealed the news about the Wakefields on his podcast. Pitchers Tim Wakefield #49 and Curt Schilling #38 of the Boston Red Sox look on from the bench during Game One of the 2007 World Series against the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park on October 24, 2007 in Boston, Massachusetts. Wakefield, 57, died from brain cancer on Sunday, Oct. 1. https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/ex-yankees-pitcher-david-wells-again-slams-woke-atmosphere/#respond Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:43:36 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/14/ex-yankees-pitcher-david-wells-again-slams-woke-atmosphere/ Ryan Glasspiegel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29127609 0 David Wells doubled down on slamming the "woke atmosphere" in sports. David Wells throws out first pitch at Yankees game in 2018. https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/max-scherzer-ready-to-go-for-alcs-after-battling-nagging-injury/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:14:22 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/max-scherzer-ready-to-go-for-alcs-after-battling-nagging-injury/ Andrew Battifarano https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29124279 0 Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws to first during fielding practice in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, receives a high-five from catching coach Bobby Wilson https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/bryce-harper-reveals-why-he-feels-no-pressure-in-the-playoffs/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:19:22 -0400 https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/bryce-harper-reveals-why-he-feels-no-pressure-in-the-playoffs/ Andrew Battifarano https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=29122324 0 Bryce Harper and the Phillies won the NLCS against the Braves. Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game three of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in the 2023 MLB NLDS after game four at Citizens Bank Park.