NEW YORK — Even when New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson’s batting average had plummeted to a nadir of .122 with just one home run in early May, manager Terry Collins still etched his veteran slugger’s name into the No. 5 spot in the middle of his lineup card the very next day. That night, […]
Many New York-area sports fans will now be able to do live, local streaming of their favorite teams’ games without being subjected to blackouts. MSG Networks announced that it reached an agreement with the National Hockey League for live streaming rights to the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres. This deal […]
It’s commonly said that there is no true offseason for professional athletes. The same could possibly be said for professional sports fans. Even when their favorite team is not in-season, fans never stop watching highlight reels and player interviews and doing research on their favorite athletes. Earlier this month, the New York Mets helped their […]
In a year where virtual reality has been all the rage in sports, augmented reality has taken a backseat in technology discussions. Yet, the New York Mets and Cleveland Cavaliers are two franchises placing their bets on the latter heading into 2017. In a new partnership with three-year startup company, Doppler Labs, the Mets and […]
Anybody who follows baseball will admit that, while it has its moments, defense is without a doubt the least glamorous part of America’s pastime. On the surface, defense isn’t accompanied by the drama that hitting regularly is, and it doesn’t seem to require the specialized skills that pitching does. But it’s also no secret that […]