Yankees add left-hander Tyler Matzek as non-roster invitee
By New York Yankees The New York Yankees announced Tuesday that they have invited LHP Tyler Matzek to 2025 Major League Spring Training. Matzek, 34, has spent parts of six Major League seasons with the Colorado Rockies (2014-15) and Atlanta Braves (2020-22, ‘24), going 16-21 with one save, one complete game (one shutout) and a 3.72 ERA […]
New York Yankees to again host “The BX Invitational” chess tournament in partnership with Project Pawn and Community School District 9 on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at Yankee Stadium
By New York Yankees The New York Yankees, Project Pawn and Community School District 9 announced the second annual “The BX Invitational” chess tournament will take place at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. Following last year’s inaugural event at Yankee Stadium, “The BX Invitational” is again expected to feature approximately 200 students from across the borough. Participants will be […]
Brooklyn Nets waive Ben Simmons
By Brooklyn Nets BROOKLYN (Feb. 8, 2025) – The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on guard/forward Ben Simmons. Simmons originally joined the Nets on Feb. 10, 2022, via trade from Philadelphia. In 33 appearances (24 starts) with Brooklyn this season, Simmons averaged 6.2 points on 54.7 percent shooting from the field, 5.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists […]
Yankees re-sign LHP Tim Hill
By New York Yankees The New York Yankees today announced that they have re-signed LHP Tim Hill to a Major League contract for the 2025 season with a club option for the 2026 season. Hill, 34, made 62 combined relief appearances with the Chicago White Sox and Yankees in 2024, going 4-0 with a 3.36 ERA (67.0IP, […]
Cam Johnson to compete in 3-Point Contest at All-Star weekend
By Brooklyn Nets BROOKLYN (Feb. 7, 2025) – The NBA announced that Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson has been selected to participate in the Starry 3-Point Contest during State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at NBA All-Star 2025. The event begins at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Chase Center in San Francisco and will […]
Nets’ fourth-quarter defense shows up big time in win over Heat
By Associated Press NEW YORK — Cam Johnson scored 18 points, D’Angelo Russell had 17 and the Brooklyn Nets limited Miami to nine points in the fourth quarter of its first game since trading Jimmy Butler, in a 102-86 win over the Heat on Friday night. Miami shot 2-for-21 (9.5%) in the fourth quarter and was outscored, […]
Yankees claim RHP Owen White off waivers
By New York Yankees The New York Yankees claimed RHP Owen White off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. White, 25, made three relief appearances with the Texas Rangers in 2024 (3.0IP, 9H, 8R/ER, 1BB, 1HR). He spent most of last season with Triple-A Round Rock, going 2-8 with one save and a 5.64 ERA (99.0IP, […]
New York Yankees claim INF Braden Shewmake off waivers
By New York Yankees The Yankees claimed INF Braden Shewmake off waivers from the Kansas City Royals. Shewmake, 27, batted .125 (8-for-64) with 4R, 2 doubles, 1HR, 4RBI, 1BB and 5SB in 29 games with the Chicago White Sox in 2024. He appeared defensively for Chicago-AL at shortstop (11G/8GS), third base (8G/7GS) and second base (6GS). Shewmake […]
New York Yankees announce non-roster invitees to 2025 Spring Training
By New York Yankees The New York Yankees announced that they have invited 26 players to 2025 Major League Spring Training. The number of players currently scheduled to report to Spring Training is 65. Of the non-roster invitees (NRIs), 12 were not in the Yankees organization in 2024 and signed minor league contracts with the […]
Nets take down Rockets in upset victory on the road
By Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Ziaire Williams had 21 points, D’Angelo Russell added 18 and the Brooklyn Nets won consecutive games for the first time since November with a 110-98 victory over the short-handed Houston Rockets on Saturday night. The Nets, who beat Charlotte on Wednesday night, won two games in a row for the first […]