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Mets make flurry of roster moves, including sending Jakson Reetz and Donovan Walton to Triple-A

With Opening Day quickly approaching on March 27, the Mets made a handful of roster moves on Saturday morning.

Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters from the dugout at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie that Jakson Reetz, Donovan Walton, José Ureña, Chris Devenski, Génesis Cabrera did not make the roster and are being sent to Triple-A Syracuse.

That bodes well for Luisangel Acuña and Hayden Senger's chances to make the team out of camp, but that has not officially been decided yet. It's possible New York could add other players over the next couple of days with many veterans opting out of deals before the start of the season.

Mendoza then clarified that relief pitchers Reed Garrett, José Buttó, and Danny Young were told they've made the Opening Day roster.

Dedniel Núñez, who missed the end of last season due to injury, didn't make his spring debut until March 17 and could need some more time to get ready. Therefore, the Mets bullpen would likely beEdwin Diaz, A.J. Minter, Reed Garrett, Ryne Stanek, Jose Butto, Danny Young, Max Kranick, and Paul Blackburn.

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Islanders Rising, Rangers Reeling: The Battle for the East’s Final Wild-Card Spot

Alexander Romanov and Matt Rempe fight for the puck during the third period. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)

The NHL’s Eastern Conference race for the final wild-card berth is coming down to a select few teams, and two of those teams are headed in different directions: the New York Rangers, who have lost their last three games and are 3-5-2 in their past 10 games, and their arch-rivals, the New York Islanders, who have won three straight games and are 6-3-1 in their past 10 games. The Rangers look to be out of gas as they attempt to edge out the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild-card spot. At the same time, the Islanders are one spot closer to ousting the Canadiens, sitting an identical two points behind Montreal but with a superior point percentage to the Rangers.

Not all the news is good news in the Isles’ favor. As per Tankathon, the Islanders have the fifth-toughest remaining schedule, while the Rangers have the 14th-toughest schedule. But it’s the way the Rangers have lost of late that is so disheartening for Blueshirts fans. The Rangers have generated just five goals in their past three losses to Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto, and their loss to the Maple Leafs came on the second night of a back-to-back series of games for the Leafs. The Rangers were rested and in their home building against Toronto, but they came out flat and unable to take advantage of the Leafs. And while they’re only two points behind Montreal, the Rangers don’t look like a team that believes in itself right now.

The Islanders, on the other hand, have beaten the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Canadiens in their current win streak. And the Isles have scored four goals in each of their past three wins – a good harbinger of what they’re capable of as they try to sneak into the playoffs for the second-straight season.

There are others still in the race for the final wild-card spot, but like the Rangers, they’re all struggling to be at their best currently. The Columbus Blue Jackets are 2-7-1 in their past 10 games, the Detroit Red Wings are 2-8-0 and the Boston Bruins are 3-6-1. None of those teams look like they’re hungry enough and focused enough to rise through the ranks and land the last wild-card berth. And that’s why it could prove to come down to the Rangers and Islanders.

The NHL’s schedule-maker has set the table for what could be a season-defining game between the Rangers and Isles. On April 10, the Islanders and Rangers square off against each other at UBS Arena – and considering the Isles have a 0-3-0 record this season against the Rangers, you’d think the Rangers would have the psychological advantage heading into that game. But if the Rangers continue to falter in the games leading up to that final showdown, that game may not matter.

In any case, the wild-card race could come down to the final week of the regular season. And while it could be a case of someone – maybe the Islanders or Rangers – backing into a wild-card berth, there could be a team that seizes the opportunity now before them and finds a way to thrive the rest of the way this season en route to a playoff spot.

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Yankees adding Carlos Carrasco to 40-man roster, solidifying rotation spot

When the Yankees signed Carlos Carrasco to a minor-league contract in early February, there was no expectation of him appearing in the Opening Day rotation. But the door suddenly opened in camp, and the veteran right-hander walked straight through.

Defying the odds with an impressive spring training, the Yankees plan to add Carrasco to their 40-man roster on Saturday, according to YES Network's Jack Curry, in a move that all but guarantees him appearances in the Bronx for the foreseeable future.

The Yankees were running out of time to make a decision, as Carrasco's minor league deal included an opt-out clause that he could've triggered if he wasn't selected to the roster. If the 38-year-old had opted out, the team would've then been given 48 hours to either add him or allow him to become a free agent.

Carrasco didn't make the situation the least bit complicated. He's posted a stellar 1.69 ERA through five spring appearances, and struck out 15 batters across 16 innings. The encouraging performances can be attributed to offseason adjustments to his mechanics and arm slot.

While the roster spot was well-earned by Carrasco, the Yankees were in no position to pass on his services. The team is entering the 2025 season without Gerrit Cole (Tommy John surgery) and Luis Gil (lat strain), plus Clarke Schmidt (shoulder fatigue) is expected to begin the campaign on the injured list.

New York can only hope that Carrasco's spring success translates against the best major league talent. His 2024 season with the Cleveland Guardians was underwhelming, as he logged a bloated 5.64 ERA in 21 starts (103.2 innings). The results in 2023 were even worse -- he produced a ghastly 6.80 ERA in 20 starts for the Mets.

If the improvements to his arsenal are legitimate, Carrasco has a chance to resemble more of his 2022 self. That year in Queens, he recorded 29 starts -- his highest mark since 2018 -- striking out 152 batters in as many innings with a respectable 3.97 ERA.

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ICYMI in Mets Land: Carlos Mendoza on what he's seen from Luisangel Acuña; latest on Jeff McNeil

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Friday, in case you missed it...

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Source: Warriors to sign Knox for rest of 2024-25 NBA season

Source: Warriors to sign Knox for rest of 2024-25 NBA season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Warriors will sign veteran forward Kevin Knox for the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season, sources confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area. 

ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the news Saturday. However, the move will not take place Saturday. 

Knox will be signed by the Warriors on Sunday, NBC Sports Bay Area has learned. He will not be with the team for Saturday’s game in Atlanta against the Hawks, and is expected to join the team for Tuesday’s game in Miami against the Heat. 

The Warriors had until Sunday to add a 14th player on a standard NBA contract, meeting the league’s requirement. Between their roster overhaul at the NBA trade deadline and going through 10-day contracts, the Warriors currently have 13 players on standard NBA contracts, plus all three two-way contracts filled. 

Knox’s second 10-day contract expired on March 10. The Warriors saved around $56,000 per day by not signing him once his two 10-day contracts ran up. But to keep him in the building, the Santa Cruz Warriors reacquired Knox’s rights on March 14. 

This has been the plan all along. Knox, the former No. 9 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, has done everything the Warriors asked, joining them for summer league, impressing in training camp and starring in the G League for Santa Cruz. 

Knox, still only 25 years old, has appeared in seven games for Golden State this season. He scored a season-high 12 points in the Warriors’ win against the Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 25, and he has averaged 4.0 points in 7.3 minutes per game. 

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Mets vs. Nationals: How to watch on SNY on March 22, 2025

The Mets face the Nationals on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...

Mets Notes

  • Tylor Megill takes the mound for the fourth time this spring, owning a 3.86 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 11.2 IP
  • Juan Soto owns a 1.183 OPS with four home runs over 33 spring at-bats
NATIONALS
METS

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Francisco Lindor, SS

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Juan Soto, RF

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Pete Alonso, 1B

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Brandon Nimmo, DH

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Mark Vientos, 3B

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Jesse Winker, LF

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Luis Torrens, C

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Luisangel Acuña, 2B

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Jose Siri, CF

What channel is SNY?

Check your TV or streaming provider's website or channel finder to find your local listings.

How can I stream the game?

The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.

In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone. 

How can I watch the game on my computer via MLB? 

To get started on your computer, click here and then follow these steps: 

  • Log in using your provider credentials. If you are unsure of your provider credentials, please contact your provider. 
  • Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account. 
  • Log in using your MLB.com credentials to watch Mets games on SNY. 

How can I watch the game on the MLB App? 

MLB App access is included for FREE with SNY. To access SNY on your favorite supported Apple or Android mobile device, please follow the steps below.  

  • Open “MLB” and tap on “Subscriber Login” for Apple Devices or “Sign in with MLB.com” for Android Devices. 
  • Type in your MLB.com credentials and tap “Log In.”  
  • To access live or on-demand content, tap on the "Watch" tab from the bottom navigation bar. Select the "Games" sub-tab to see a listing of available games. You can scroll to previous dates using the left and right arrows. Tap on a game to select from the game feeds available.  

For more information on how to stream Mets games on SNY, please click here. 

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Why Podziemski, Warriors' defense vs. Young key to win over Hawks

Why Podziemski, Warriors' defense vs. Young key to win over Hawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Warriors open a six-game road trip Saturday knowing they won’t have Stephen Curry, which is reason enough to ignore the sub-mediocre records of their next four opponents.

First up are the Atlanta Hawks, whose 33-36 record belies the fact that they have through a spate of injuries to win five of their last seven games. Coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area begins with Warriors Pregame Live at 3 p.m., with tipoff from State Farm Arena scheduled for 4.

The priority for Golden State (41-29) is containing Hawks point guard Trae Young, who is averaging a team-high 24.1 points per game and tops the NBA in assists at 11.4 per game. His 40 double-doubles lead all guards.

It’ll be up to Brandin Podziemski to keep Young from getting into the paint and generating offense with lobs, driving and kicking to shooters — and one of the league’s most dangerous floaters. He’s averaging 28.2 points over his last seven games.

Podziemski will get plenty of help from Moses Moody and perhaps Jonathan Kuminga, as their length could make things difficult for the 6-foot-1 Young. Gary Payton II could be a factor, but he missed Golden State’s win over Toronto on Thursday with left knee soreness and is listed as questionable.

The goal for the Warriors is to make Young a volume shooter and avoid fouling. He’s not an efficient scorer (shooting 40.6 percent from the field, including 32.8 percent from deep this season), but his 414 made free throws rank third in the league.

Young will be carrying a heavier load than usual, as Atlanta is without several key weapons. Dynamic power forward and No. 2 scorer Jalen Johnson and center Clint Capela, a certified lob threat, are out for the season.

Another area of concern for Golden State is the bench battle. Atlanta’s bench players, led by Caris LeVert and Terance Mann, have been among the NBA’s top five in scoring all season and are No. 3 in March.

Being without Curry is always a challenge for the Warriors, as he is the longtime hub of their offense. They will lean on the playmaking of Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green to manufacture offense.

After controlling their turnover rate through most of last month, the Warriors lately have resumed their old habit of giving the ball to their opponent. The Hawks, behind NBA steals leader Dyson Daniels, rank No. 2 in that category.

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