https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:20:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/jesse-winker-open-to-time-at-first-base-to-help-mets-fill-pete-alonso-void/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:42:39 -0500 2025-01-22T19:42:48-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/jesse-winker-open-to-time-at-first-base-to-help-mets-fill-pete-alonso-void/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34654195 0 34654195 jesse-winker-pete-alonso.jpg Pete Alonso remains a free agent. Jesse Winker remains in the dugout as the Dodgers celebrate after beating the Mets to advance to the World Series. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/yankees-icon-mariano-rivera-wife-clara-at-center-of-bombshell-sexual-assault-lawsuit/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:52:19 -0500 2025-01-23T03:20:18-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/yankees-icon-mariano-rivera-wife-clara-at-center-of-bombshell-sexual-assault-lawsuit/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34653544 0 34653544 Mariano Rivera (42) on field with his wife, Clara (R) and son, Mariano Rivera Jr. (L) during a 2013 ceremony before a game game vs. the San Francisco Giants at Yankee Stadium. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning of a 1997 game. Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and former New York Yankee Mariano Rivera speaks to the crowd as he stands with his wife Clara next to his Hall of Fame plaque during a 2019 ceremony. his Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 photo shows Refugio de Esperanza (Refuge of Hope) church in New Rochelle, N.Y. Former New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera smiles at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of his new church, Refugio de Esperanza (Refuge of Hope), with his wife, Clara Rivera, right, and Diana Santos, center, a member of the congregation, Thursday, March 6, 2014 in New Rochelle https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/chipper-jones-fumes-over-andruw-jones-hall-of-fame-snub/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:31:48 -0500 2025-01-22T16:31:56-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/chipper-jones-fumes-over-andruw-jones-hall-of-fame-snub/ Justin Tasch https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34648402 0 34648402 Chipper Jones (l.) and Andruw Jones (r.) with the Braves in 2004. Andruw Jones makes a diving catch for the Braves in 2007. How The Post's voters filled out their Hall of Fame ballots. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/how-mets-can-fortify-roster-if-nothing-changes-with-pete-alonso/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:34:04 -0500 2025-01-22T21:13:00-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/how-mets-can-fortify-roster-if-nothing-changes-with-pete-alonso/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34647066 0 34647066 new-york-mets-president-baseball-92227730 Pete Alonso remains a free agent -- for now. Jurickson Profar would make sense for the Mets. Shedding Dylan Cease's salary may be an option for the Padres. Starling Marte has just one year left on his contract. Eugenio Suarez would provide a proven bat at third base. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/alex-rodriguez-stuck-in-hall-of-fame-purgatory-with-no-chance-of-escape/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:45:02 -0500 2025-01-22T10:45:11-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/alex-rodriguez-stuck-in-hall-of-fame-purgatory-with-no-chance-of-escape/ Matt Ehalt https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34643654 0 34643654 Alex Rodriguez's chances of getting in the Hall of Fame don't look good. Alex Rodriguez during Old Timer's Day in 2024. Rodriguez is one of the greatest hitters in MLB history. Fans mocked Rodriguez after he received a suspension. https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/cc-sabathia-may-have-a-wait-before-next-yankee-is-in-cooperstown/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:40:00 -0500 2025-01-22T07:40:11-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/sports/cc-sabathia-may-have-a-wait-before-next-yankee-is-in-cooperstown/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34642078 0 34642078 cc sabathia 10/30/24 New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium - World Series game 5: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the third inning. Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees works out on the field before the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 27, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Head coach DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks puts up a shot over Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half. New York Metsâ Brett Baty fields grounders at Spring Training, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, FL. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/billy-wagners-baseball-hall-of-fame-selection-felt-like-the-clock-stopped/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:16:41 -0500 2025-01-21T23:16:48-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/billy-wagners-baseball-hall-of-fame-selection-felt-like-the-clock-stopped/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34636909 0 34636909 Billy Wagner fought back tears after the Hall of Fame announcement. Mets pitcher Billy Wagner throws a pitch in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field in New York, Aug. 24, 2009. Astros' Billy Wagner reacts after the final out against the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning Sunday, April 21, 2002 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/alex-rodriguez-congratulates-ex-yankee-teammates-for-hall-of-fame-inductions/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:07:10 -0500 2025-01-21T22:07:19-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/alex-rodriguez-congratulates-ex-yankee-teammates-for-hall-of-fame-inductions/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34635217 0 34635217 Alex Rodriguez broadcasts prior to Game Six of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki returns to the field for fans after the game against the Oakland Athletics at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia #52 spoke at a press conference when the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins took part in a workout day Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Yankee Stadium in Bronx. Mets relief pitcher Billy Wagner https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-cc-sabathia-billy-wagner-a-classy-2025-hall-of-fame-class/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:50:13 -0500 2025-01-21T21:50:15-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-cc-sabathia-billy-wagner-a-classy-2025-hall-of-fame-class/ Mike Vaccaro https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34634836 0 34634836 Ichiro CC Sabathia was one of the leaders on the Yankees' 2009 World Series squad, the last time the Bombers won the Fall Classic. Billy Wagner got 101 of his 422 lifetime saves as a Met. Post voters' Baseball Hall of Fame ballots for 2025. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/carlos-beltran-just-misses-out-on-baseball-hall-of-fame-in-2025/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:09:54 -0500 2025-01-21T22:09:20-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/carlos-beltran-just-misses-out-on-baseball-hall-of-fame-in-2025/ Christian Arnold https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34634642 0 34634642 Carlos Beltran fell shy of the Hall of Fame in 2025. Carlos Beltran got a little over 70 percent of the vote this year. Carlos Beltran played with both the Yankees and Mets. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-suzukis-hall-of-fame-entry-leaves-media-searching-for-numbskull/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:40:36 -0500 2025-01-21T19:40:44-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-suzukis-hall-of-fame-entry-leaves-media-searching-for-numbskull/ Michael Blinn https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34633797 0 34633797 Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki glances toward home plate as he steals second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006 How The Post's voters filled out their Hall of Fame ballots. Mariners # 51 Ichiro Suzuki on the bases at Yankee Stadium. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/billy-wagner-fights-back-tears-as-he-enters-baseball-of-fame/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:30:19 -0500 2025-01-22T00:28:29-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/billy-wagner-fights-back-tears-as-he-enters-baseball-of-fame/ Andrew Battifarano https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34633566 0 34633566 Billy Wagner fought back tears after the Hall of Fame announcement. A man and woman kissing in reaction to Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame announcement Billy Wagner got into the Hall of Fame in his 10th year on the ballot. Billy Wagner Billy Wagner https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-suzuki-enters-baseball-hall-of-fame-in-near-unanimous-fashion/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:24:34 -0500 2025-01-21T20:28:41-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-suzuki-enters-baseball-hall-of-fame-in-near-unanimous-fashion/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34630626 0 34630626 Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki follows through after hitting his 3,000th career hit in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Ichiro spent a few seasons with the Yankees after his first Mariners stint. How The Post's voters filled out their Hall of Fame ballots. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/sabathia-ichiro-lead-2025-baseball-hall-of-fame-class/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:22:39 -0500 2025-01-21T21:20:01-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/sabathia-ichiro-lead-2025-baseball-hall-of-fame-class/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34628655 0 34628655 CC Sabathia, New York Yankees pitcher, tipping his hat to the crowd at Yankee Stadium during a game against Boston Red Sox Billy Wagner in Mets uniform pumping his fist in victory at Shea Stadium after a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets swinging a bat during a game against the Chicago Cubs Post voters' Baseball Hall of Fame ballots for 2025. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/baseball-hall-of-fame-voting-the-posts-2025-ballots/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:30:10 -0500 2025-01-21T16:19:55-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/baseball-hall-of-fame-voting-the-posts-2025-ballots/ Post Sports Desk https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34628309 0 34628309 CC Sabathia Ichiro Post voters' Baseball Hall of Fame ballots for 2025. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/dodgers-somehow-arent-done-as-they-close-in-on-kirby-yates-deal/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:54:14 -0500 2025-01-21T11:54:23-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/dodgers-somehow-arent-done-as-they-close-in-on-kirby-yates-deal/ Justin Tasch https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34624879 0 34624879 The Dodgers are closing in on a deal with free agent Kirby Yates. The Dodgers recently agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with Tanner Scott. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/how-dodgers-solidified-place-as-villains-for-years-to-come/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:40:00 -0500 2025-01-21T07:40:04-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/how-dodgers-solidified-place-as-villains-for-years-to-come/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34621428 0 34621428 btbp-dodgers-main-1-ap Andrew Friedman helped construct a World Series-caliber roster for the Dodgers in 2024, and his moves this offseason have only helped widen their championship window. When the Yankees decided to sign Max Fried this winter, they handed the 31-year-old a longer deal with a total value he likely couldn't have beaten elsewhere. The Dodgers added to their bullpen by handing Tanner Scott, the top reliever in free agency this offseason, a $72 million deal. Trae Young couldn't replicate his success against the Knicks on Jan. 20, going just 1-for-8 and turning the ball over three times in the fourth quarter. Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) after winning the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-on-pace-to-become-second-unanimous-baseball-hall-of-famer/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2025-01-21T07:00:06-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/ichiro-on-pace-to-become-second-unanimous-baseball-hall-of-famer/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34616421 0 34616421 Mariano Rivera https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/2025-baseball-hall-of-fame-class-could-have-distinct-new-york-flavor/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 2025-01-21T06:30:24-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/2025-baseball-hall-of-fame-class-could-have-distinct-new-york-flavor/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34615873 0 34615873 Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws a pitch in the first inning. Mets #15 Carlos Beltran hits a RBI single driving home #7 Jose Reyes in the 5th inning. 4-2 Phillies How The Post's voters filled out their Hall of Fame ballots. Yankees #31 Ichiro Suzuki attemps a bunt during the first inning. Billy Wagner #13 of the New York Mets pitches in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during game six of the NLCS at Shea Stadium on October 18, 2006 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/all-the-other-reasons-behind-my-hall-of-fame-ballot/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 2025-01-21T06:30:49-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/sports/all-the-other-reasons-behind-my-hall-of-fame-ballot/ Joel Sherman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34604865 0 34604865 Yankees-Orioles New York Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte (L) stretches next to CC Sabathia in the outfield during the teams practice a day before game three of the 2009 World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 31 October 2009. CC Sabathia of the Milwaukee Brewers is sprayed by champaign as he and the Brewers celebrate clinching the National League Wild Card after the game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 28, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1. American League All-Star pitcher C.C. Sabathia #52 of the Cleveland Indians pitches in the 78th Major League Baseball All-Star Game at AT&T Park on July 10, 2007 in San Francisco, California. Jack Morris of the Detroit Tigers pitches during an MLB game at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. Jack Morris played for the Detroit Tigers from 1977-1990. Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez, backed by a crowd holding up "K" signs designating a strikeout, throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Seattle. Hernandez struck out two Rangers in the inning, ending the inning with his 1,500th career strikeout. Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley sngas a line drive hit by Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto for the third out in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 2, 2008 in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-4. Ichiro Suzuki was treated as an unquestioned, game-changing star by MLB. Mets Carlos Beltran hits a two run homer in the 6th inning to put up the go ahead run.