Latest MLB News, Scores, Standings, Stats & Rumors | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:06:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 Mets will need to make bullpen decision with Dedniel Nunez nearing return https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/mets-will-need-to-make-bullpen-decision-with-dedniel-nunez-nearing-return/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:12:52 -0400 2025-04-19T01:12:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/sports/mets-will-need-to-make-bullpen-decision-with-dedniel-nunez-nearing-return/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35669465 0 35669465 Dedniel Nunez New York Mets pitcher Dedniel Nunez (72) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park. Rays call up speed demon Chandler Simpson after swiping 104 bases in 2024 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/rays-call-up-speed-demon-chandler-simpson/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:43:38 -0400 2025-04-18T23:43:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/rays-call-up-speed-demon-chandler-simpson/ Thomas Gamba-Ellis https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668187 0 35668187 Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson stealing second base during the third inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson hitting a single during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Charlotte Sports Park Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson being congratulated by Eloy Jimenez after scoring a run against the New York Yankees during a game in Florida. Francisco Lindor crushes walk-off homer to give Mets thrilling win over Cardinals https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/francisco-lindor-crushes-walk-off-homer-to-give-mets-thrilling-win/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:15:51 -0400 2025-04-18T23:53:44-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/francisco-lindor-crushes-walk-off-homer-to-give-mets-thrilling-win/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668338 0 35668338 New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) won the game with a walk-off home run Francisco Lindor celebrates with his Mets teammates after the walk-off homer. Francisco Lindor gets a Gatorade bath after the win. Francisco Lindor rounds the bases on his homer. The Mets greet Lindor at home plate after his ninth-inning homer. Luis Torrens reacts after hitting an RBI double during the Mets' win against the Cardinals on April 18. Juan Soto hits an RBI single for the Mets during their win April 18. Luisangel Acuña #2 of the New York Mets is tagged out at third base during the 8th inning. Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets hits a solo homer during the sixth inning. David Peterson got the start for the Mets on Friday night. Carlos Rodón delivers gem as Yankees blank Rays for fifth straight win https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/carlos-rodon-delivers-gem-as-yankees-beat-rays-for-fifth-straight-win/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:12:46 -0400 2025-04-19T00:10:30-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/carlos-rodon-delivers-gem-as-yankees-beat-rays-for-fifth-straight-win/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668208 0 35668208 Carlos Rodón of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 18, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. New York Yankees' Carlos Rodón pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, April 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) tosses the ball to shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Caballero (77) makes a catch against New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice Luke Weaver shut the door for the Yankees on Friday night. Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe celebrate the win. Mets’ Juan Soto gets Citi Field standing ovation, then snaps skid with clutch hit https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-juan-soto-gets-standing-ovation-then-snaps-skid/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:09:44 -0400 2025-04-19T00:46:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-juan-soto-gets-standing-ovation-then-snaps-skid/ Peter Botte https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35668007 0 35668007 New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto Juan Soto Juan Soto celebrates his RBI single. Mets’ likely Luisangel Acuña-Brett Baty decision has become even more challenging https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-brett-baty-luisangel-acuna-decision-becoming-even-more-challenging/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:49:18 -0400 2025-04-19T01:02:41-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-brett-baty-luisangel-acuna-decision-becoming-even-more-challenging/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667513 0 35667513 Brett Baty reacts after hitting a double during the Mets' win against the Cardinals on April 18 Luisangel Acuña #2 of the New York Mets is tagged out at third base during the 8th inning. Luisangel Acuña flips a ball during the Mets' game against the Marlins on April 7. Jeff McNeil runs during a spring training game Feb. 26. Diamondbacks mount 10-run inning — and still lose to Cubs in bonkers game at Wrigley Field https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/diamondbacks-mount-10-run-inning-and-still-lose-to-cubs/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:35:21 -0400 2025-04-18T19:35:29-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/diamondbacks-mount-10-run-inning-and-still-lose-to-cubs/ Dylan Svoboda https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35667031 0 35667031 Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) hits a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the eight inning at Wrigley Field. Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at Wrigley Field. Jazz Chisholm appealing suspension over ‘emotional’ post-ejection umpire tirade https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/jazz-chisholm-suspended-for-emotional-post-ejection-ump-tirade/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:27:22 -0400 2025-04-19T02:06:33-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/jazz-chisholm-suspended-for-emotional-post-ejection-ump-tirade/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35666162 0 35666162 Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr., center, reacts after getting called out on strikes by home plate umpire John Bacon, left, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees is held back by manager Aaron Boone. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) is ejected after arguing a strike call. Austin Wells out of lineup as food poisoning hits another Yankee https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/austin-wells-out-of-lineup-as-food-poisoning-hits-another-yankee/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:41:04 -0400 2025-04-19T00:50:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/austin-wells-out-of-lineup-as-food-poisoning-hits-another-yankee/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35665626 0 35665626 Austin Wells swings during the Yankees' game against the Brewers on March 30. Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees reacts in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Caballero (77) makes a catch against New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice Use this Apple TV+ deal to watch Mariners-Blue Jays, Twins-Braves for less https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/use-this-apple-tv-deal-to-watch-friday-night-baseball-for-3/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2025-04-18T15:00:18-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/use-this-apple-tv-deal-to-watch-friday-night-baseball-for-3/ Angela Tricarico https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35661814 0 35661814 friday-night-baseball_0927b2 Cardinals vs. Mets, prediction: MLB picks, best bets Friday https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/betting/cardinals-vs-mets-prediction-mlb-picks-best-bets-friday/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2025-04-18T15:55:18-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/betting/cardinals-vs-mets-prediction-mlb-picks-best-bets-friday/ Stitches https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35658871 0 35658871 newspress-collage-3yupw64i9-1744971389387 David Peterson Miles Mikolas Rangers’ Patrick Corbin got win while dealing with bizarre ‘venom’ from foot bite https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/rangers-patrick-corbin-dealt-with-bizarre-venom-from-foot-bite/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:40:44 -0400 2025-04-18T12:41:18-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/rangers-patrick-corbin-dealt-with-bizarre-venom-from-foot-bite/ Bridget Reilly https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35661546 0 35661546 Texas Rangers starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws a pitch to the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Texas Rangers starting pitcher Patrick Corbin looks on after pitching to the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Texas Rangers starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) is visited on the mound by catcher Jonah Heim (28) and pitching coach Mike Maddux (31) during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees are figuring out the other half of the puzzle https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/how-yankees-new-defense-is-paying-off-after-busy-hot-stove/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:50:08 -0400 2025-04-18T07:50:10-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/how-yankees-new-defense-is-paying-off-after-busy-hot-stove/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656761 0 35656761 Yankees Rays Baseball Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees diving to catch a ball hit by MJ Melendez of the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning for a 4-3 Yankee victory. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. making a running throw to first base against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Jackie Robinson Day, 2025. Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees celebrating in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. The back cover of the New York Post on April 18, 2025. Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looking on during a game against the New York Knicks on April 10, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young waving to the crowd after scoring a three-point shot against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter of an NBA playoff game Chris Kreider (left) and Mika Zibanejad throw shirts to the fans after the Rangers' 4-0 win over the Lightning in the team's season finale. Aaron Rodgers (r.) on "The Pat McAfee Show" on April 17, 2025. Ben Rice’s dad tells how his son has embraced Yankee Way https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/ben-rices-dad-tells-how-his-son-has-embraced-yankee-way/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0400 2025-04-18T07:30:05-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/ben-rices-dad-tells-how-his-son-has-embraced-yankee-way/ Steve Serby https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35658732 0 35658732 newspress-collage-ams6735z2-1744969325315 Ben Rice rips a two-run single in the sixth inning of the Yankees' win over the Rays. Ben Rice, who had a four-hit night, hits a single in the third inning of the Yankees' win over the Rays. Before he was a Mets rotation anchor, David Peterson was a son of the stables https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-david-peterson-on-his-late-father-horse-racing-legacy/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:40:00 -0400 2025-04-18T06:40:16-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-david-peterson-on-his-late-father-horse-racing-legacy/ Dan Martin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35651985 0 35651985 Yankees Mets pitcher David Peterson throwing a pitch during a baseball game against the Blue Jays at Citi Field Seattle Slew, the 1977 Triple Crown Champion horse, in training with rider Mike Kennedy and trainer Doug Peterson at Belmont Park during early morning drill New York Mets pitcher David Peterson, wearing a baseball jersey and a blue hat, walking towards the dugout at Sutter Health Park Max Kranick of New York Mets pitching to close out 9th inning in the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes delivering a pitch against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto running to first base after hitting a fly ball against the Minnesota Twins, all players wearing #42 for Jackie Robinson Day The untapped Yankees power of Jazz Chisholm Jr.: ‘Never put a ceiling on it’ https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/jazz-chisholm-jr-tapping-home-run-potential-with-yankees/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:20:00 -0400 2025-04-18T06:20:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/jazz-chisholm-jr-tapping-home-run-potential-with-yankees/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35651721 0 35651721 Jazz Chisholm Jr. New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. celebrating their 4-2 victory against Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Jackie Robinson Day Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. celebrating at home plate having hit a home run during a game against the New York Mets New York Yankees 2nd baseman, Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13, flipping his bat after hitting a 2-run homer against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacting after striking out during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Yankee Stadium Ben Hess pitches for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades, a New York Yankees affiliate. Fernando Cruz #63 of the New York Yankees reacting after the final out of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium MLB surely has changed — with more ridiculous ineptitude https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mlb-surely-has-changed-with-more-ridiculous-ineptitude/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2025-04-18T06:00:37-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mlb-surely-has-changed-with-more-ridiculous-ineptitude/ Phil Mushnick https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656075 0 35656075 newspress-collage-m9kiow61v-1744938266956 Minnesota Twins first baseman Ty France (13) celebrates his walk-off single against the New York Mets during the tenth inning at Target Field. The CBS broadcast all but ignored Justin Rose's impressive Sunday charge at the Masters, The Post's Phil Mushnick writes. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred Alex Ovechkin acknowledges fans during a scoreboard tribute in Pittsburgh on April 17, 2025. Kyren Lacy Mets’ Hayden Senger has proven he deserves more big league chances https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-hayden-senger-proves-he-should-get-more-mlb-chances/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:27:45 -0400 2025-04-18T01:43:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mets-hayden-senger-proves-he-should-get-more-mlb-chances/ Mark W. Sanchez https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35657550 0 35657550 Mets pitcher Reed Garrett (75) and catcher Hayden Senger (30) celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins 10-5. Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Mets breaks his bat on a single during the 5th inning when the New York Mets played the Miami Marlins Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Citi Field. Tyrone Taylor #15 of the New York Mets fields a bunt single in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Queens, NY. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge flexes arm power against Rays https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/yankees-slugger-aaron-judge-flexes-arm-power-against-rays/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:27:03 -0400 2025-04-18T01:27:10-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/yankees-slugger-aaron-judge-flexes-arm-power-against-rays/ Greg Joyce https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35657352 0 35657352 Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza and outfielder Aaron Judge celebrate after the team defeated the Rays on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) hits an RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 17, 2025. Mark Vientos finally ends home run drought in hopeful Mets sign https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mark-vientos-finally-ends-home-run-drought-in-hopeful-mets-sign/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 01:18:11 -0400 2025-04-18T06:55:17-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/sports/mark-vientos-finally-ends-home-run-drought-in-hopeful-mets-sign/ Andrew Crane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35657424 0 35657424 Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets hits a solo home run in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Queens, NY. Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets reacts as he rounds the bases on his ho me run during the second inning.