Yankees fall 4 games back of AL wild card

Published: 09/22/2016 @ 04:00 am

After a terrific 6-1 record the week before, the Yankees found themselves right in pursuit for a potential Wild Card spot. However, a reason skid as of late, now drops the Yankees back to four games out. The Yankees opened up a three game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bryan Mitchell was back on the mound for another go,... more

Preview: Cardinals invade Buffalo to take on Bills

Published: 09/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

Increasing the tempo and reducing game plan volume are two main changes being implemented by new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn in the hope that it will allow Buffalo’s most talented playmakers to shine. Through the first two weeks of the 2016 campaign Buffalo’s offense was uneven in performance, efficiency and execution. It’s partly why head coach Rex Ryan felt a... more

Rhinos in, Flash on cusp of playoffs heading into finale

Published: 09/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

The USL and National Women’s Soccer League wrap up their regular seasons this weekend… more

Lost chances at Tropicana Field stunt Yankees progress

Published: 09/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

Blake Snell hurled five effective innings and Corey Dickerson homered, helping the Rays put another dent in the Yankees’ postseason hopes with a 2-0 victory on Thursday night at Tropicana Field. Brad Miller drove in the game’s first run to help Tampa Bay take the finale of this three-game series with New York, which opened the day 2 1/2 games... more

Matz’s shoulder sore, will not start Friday for the Mets

Published: 09/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

Mets pitcher Steven Matz, who is recovering from a left shoulder inpingement, will not start Friday as originally scheduled. General manager Sandy Alderson announced Thursday that Matz experienced shoulder soreness following Wednesday’s bullpen session at Citi Field. Read More more

Mets top Phils with rallies, hold top WC spot

Published: 09/24/2016 @ 04:00 am

Mets manager Terry Collins may grumble at the notion of baseball’s expanded rosters in September. But rules are rules, and Collins is doing his best to exploit them, hoping this everyone-plays brand of September baseball will help his club reach October. Read More more

Yanks fall 4 back of Wild Card spot with loss

Published: 09/24/2016 @ 04:00 am

After Francisco Liriano’s six shutout innings preserved a narrow lead, the Blue Jays’ previously struggling offense erupted for four runs in the seventh and two more in the eighth en route to a 9-0 win over the Yankees on Friday night at Rogers Centre. Read More more

Mets fall into Wild Card tie after loss to Phils

Published: 09/25/2016 @ 04:00 am

While Noah Syndergaard spent his Saturday recuperating from a case of strep throat, spot starter Sean Gilmartin allowed five runs to a Phillies club that has shown plenty of life this weekend as they held on for a 10-8 win over the Mets on Saturday at Citi Field. Read More more

No support for CC; Yanks miss WC opportunity

Published: 09/25/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Blue Jays widened their lead for the top spot in the American League Wild Card race as Jose Bautista’s three-run home run in the eighth inning broke a scoreles tie in Toronto’s 3-0 win over the Yankees on Saturday at Rogers Centre. Read More more

Bills fast start, solid defense grounds Cards in 33-18 win

Published: 09/26/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Bills defense was suffocating early and the offense turned in a handful of big plays to help stake Buffalo to a 17-0 first half lead. Rex Ryan’s team not only made the lead stand up, they expanded it. A 20-yard touchdown run by Tyrod Taylor and a 53-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Aaron Williams in the third... more

Mets rout Phils, take NL Wild Card lead

Published: 09/26/2016 @ 04:00 am

Considering the jagged state of their starting rotation, the Mets were set up for trouble heading into a four-game series against the Phillies this weekend. It would not have taken much for their burgeoning playoff hopes to dim before their eyes. Read More more

Yankees’ Wild Card hopes take hit in Toronto

Published: 09/26/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Blue Jays bolstered their own pursuit of a postseason spot, while dealing the Yankees another blow in their hunt for an American League Wild Card berth, in a walk-off 4-3 win on Sunday at Rogers Centre. Read More more

So what was different with Bills OC Lynn at the controls?

Published: 09/27/2016 @ 04:00 am

He was operating out of the same playbook, but Bills new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn had some successful tweaks to get more production out of some of Buffalo’s biggest playmakers Sunday in a much needed win over Arizona. Here’s a look at what changed for the better in the Bills attack with Lynn calling the shots. BuffaloBills.com: Read More MORE... more

B-SENS OUT: Team insists AHL will remain in Binghamton

Published: 09/27/2016 @ 04:00 am

Even before Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk confirmed the Binghamton Senators would be leaving the Southern Tier on Monday morning, the writing was already on the wall for even the most positive-thinking B-Sens fans. An hour before the announcement, the new Belleville Senators had launched their website (bellevillesens.com) and also announced season-ticket seat selection deals for the 2017-18 season when... more

On night to reflect, Mets out of sync

Published: 09/27/2016 @ 04:00 am

Jose Fernandez’s presence was everywhere on Monday night, and collectively, the Marlins fed off the energy. Dee Gordon set the tone with a tearful leadoff homer that tugged at the heartstrings of everyone at Marlins Park. Gordon had four hits and Justin Bour collected three, helping the Marlins break open a big lead and hold off the Mets, 7-3, on... more

With 5-run 9th, Yankees stun Jays

Published: 09/27/2016 @ 04:00 am

In a game marred by two early bench-clearing incidents, the Yankees scored five runs in the ninth inning — three coming on homers by Mark Teixeira and Aaron Hicks — and defeated the Blue Jays, 7-5, on Monday night at Rogers Centre to salvage the finale of the four-game series. NY Yankees: Read More more

Yankees hope for a miracle in season’s final week

Published: 09/28/2016 @ 04:00 am

It all comes down to this, the final week of the 2016 regular season. While some teams are getting ready to play some October baseball, other teams are already prepared to head off to the golf course. As for the New York Yankees, their fate is yet to be decided. For the last month, the Yankees have been flirting with... more

Top 7 storylines for Bills-Patriots this week

Published: 09/28/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Bills got one in the win column last Sunday with their upset victory over Arizona. And now they take to the road for the next two weeks to try to start stacking some wins. They’re up against their old nemesis, the New England Patriots, this Sunday. Here are the top seven storylines going into this week from John Murphy... more

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