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Exclusive | Cam Schlittler getting ‘death threats’ before Fenway debut — but rising Yankees star is ready for the hate Let’s just say that given the choice on whether to toss kerosene or water on the lingering embers from last October’s conflict with a segment of Red Sox fans, Schlittler did in words what he does o…

nypost.com/2026/04/19/s... Cam Schlittler said a subset of Red Sox fans continue to harass him and his family on social media and, as the righty gets ready for his first Fenway start as a Yankee, he already is throwing heat.

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MLB is facing alarming early bullpen trend —and how three teams are bucking it There will be no MVPs or Cy Youngs awarded through three weeks.

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It is near impossible in this age for a reliever to win the Cy Young or MVP. But Mason Miller is sure planting seeds, particularly at a time when relief around the league is generally struggling.

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Luke Ritter, who hit 97 homers in the Mets' farm system from 2019-25, is signing a minor league deal with the Tigers and will join AAA Toledo.

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There’s an unexpected problem that’s contributing to Yankees’ uneven start The are hitting just .160 with six homers against lefties.

nypost.com/2026/04/16/s... A worrisome pen was expected from the Yankees. But being poor against lefty pitching was not.

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The cracks are showing in the idea the Mets had figured it out Now I am wondering again, is there something in the water in Flushing?

nypost.com/2026/04/15/s... Thoughts on what (if anything) should be worrisome about this Mets' shaky start. Is Jose Ramirez the preeminent third baseman of this era. The amazing Ohtani. More.

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This week's Pinstripe Post we talked about what is most concerning (and least) about the Yankees' recent losing streak. x.com/nypostsports...

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Tommy Pham is indeed joining the Mets in Los Angeles as @WillSammon 1st reported. Source: the corresponding move is going to be optioning Ronny Mauricio to the minors.

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Mets sputtering after fast start part of rough week for New York baseball that raises concerns So let’s agree the closing argument for the 2026 version is in the distance. But what is in the present has not been uplifting.

nypost.com/2026/04/12/s... I am old enough to remember -- all the way back to early last week -- when New York baseball was thriving. On a couple of losing streaks and does it have meaning for the Mets and Yankees.

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Rotation alarm bells are ringing for these MLB teams Three other teams besides the Braves have raised alarm bells with what has occurred with their rotations early this season:

nypost.com/2026/04/11/s... Four teams, in particular, have been hit hard by rotation injuries since spring training began. Thoughts on who is surviving best so far and worst.

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Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Breaking down Carlos Mendoza’s and Aaron Boone’s crucial early decisions Joel Sherman takes a look at the local managers’ early success in the latest edition of his 3 Things I Think video.

+ nypost.com/2026/04/08/s... 3 Things on some critical, positive decisions by Mendoza and Boone and thoughts on injuries (and the absence in some cases) shaping early races.

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Milw GM Matt Arnold on continuing to win despite moving on from stars here. Also, Pratt extension, Jett Williams/Sproat, Chourio return, more. Jon and I on Yankees/Dodgers.

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Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year, $140M extension.

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The Mets have to free themselves from their never-ending Brett Baty-Mark Vientos dance Here we are in what feels like Episode 87 of the sequel to Ruben Tejada — “This is the final year for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos to prove they are everyday players.”

nypost.com/2026/04/07/s... Juan Soto’s injury opens the door yet again for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos (and maybe Ronny Mauricio too) to prove they should be playing regularly.

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The science, and luck, behind the early health advantage fueling the Yankees’ and Mets’ starts Are the New York Yankees and Mets, specifically, and the sport, in general, getting better at keeping players healthy?

nypost.com/2026/04/07/s... There's many reasons for the Yankees' strong start, including not having to use the IL for someone with a new injury since spring training began. Some thoughts on if MLB is getting any better at injury prevention. Also Holmes, NL Central, more.

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Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: The encouraging Mets signs from strong weekend In the latest edition of Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think, he examines what broke right for the Mets over the weekend as they won three straight to take the four-game series against the Giants…

nypost.com/2026/04/06/s... 3 Things video on a strong weekend for the Mets.

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The emerging MLB storylines as fascinating Yankees, Mets pitching debate enters the equation The 2025 Mets embodied just how long a major league season is.

nypost.com/2026/04/04/s... One week of games, just enough to make me more interested in these 5 questions.

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Yankees have struck gold out of nowhere with Ben Rice, Cam Schlittler There has been an up-and-down excellence to this roster that encourages at every turn. But there is nothing that has been and can continue to be more transformative than if the Yankees actually fou…

nypost.com/2026/04/03/s... it is possible the Yankees have found an ace and an impact cleanup hitter from unlikely places — what that has meant for their powerhouse start this year and could mean moving forward.

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Yankees hot start continues with win over Marlins in home opener | Pinstripe Post
Yankees hot start continues with win over Marlins in home opener | Pinstripe Post YouTube video by New York Post Sports

youtu.be/LF9IoEojp3Q We did a quick Pinstripe Post after the Yankees home opener.

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Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: New Mets flopping as rival Braves get back to winning It’s been a week of bad baseball for the Mets and their fans — but it shouldn’t be a death knell for a team with big aspirations.

nypost.com/2026/04/03/s... 3 Things video with some thoughts on the Mets' early struggles.

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The quiet before the Yankees’ home opener.

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Cam Schlittler’s rapid rise embodies ride Yankees hope to be taking You want to be cautious because Major League Baseball is incredibly difficult, and in many ways, Cam Schlittler’s arc does not make sense.

nypost.com/2026/04/02/s... Expect Schlittler to hear an applause when announced at the Yankees home opener Friday that meets his excellence to date and the promise he as much as anyone provides for the 2026 team.

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Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: What stands out from Yankees’ pitching-fueled strong start Joel Sherman dives into three encouraging trends from the Yankees’ 4-1 start following Tuesday’s 5-0 road win over the Mariners.

nypost.com/2026/04/01/s... 3 Things Video on Yankees bullpen, Rice and Grisham.

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Pitching coach Matt Blake talks what if the Yankees can get all its starters healthy here. Also on The Show discusses LaGrange, Schlittler, Rodon, Cole, more. Jon and I with early impressions of ABS, Mets, Yankees.

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How the automatic ball-strike system is already enhancing baseball — and how to make it even better In an age when there is a battle to keep short attention spans fixed on the field from pitch to pitch, the ABS has given a reason to lock in more.

nypost.com/2026/03/31/s... Initial thoughts on ABS, the Yankees’ very righty bench and what Opening Day rosters reveal about the Dodgers juggernaut.

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Bo Bichette BOOED while Luis Robert Jr. shines in first Mets series | The Show YouTube video by New York Post Sports

www.youtube.com/watch?utm_me... 3 Things video: Bichette's weekend struggles, Mets' roster depth issues and what was most encouraging while taking two of three from the Pirates.

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Bo Bichette’s hitting woes are not the early concern Mets should worry about Could this befall Bichette? Sure. But I just believe such a good hitter who has thrived under pressure throughout his career should not be judged by three games.

nypost.com/2026/03/29/s... Bo Bichette is not hitting early and heard Citi boos in Game 3. It would be shocking if this is an actual problem.

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How 2026 pursuit of elusive World Series rings can bolster three Mets, Yankees’ Hall of Fame candidacies Francisco Lindor, Gerrit Cole and Giancarlo Stanton each already has a good trajectory toward Cooperstown but probably still have work to do.

nypost.com/2026/03/28/s... Thoughts on how a few Mets and Yankees can bolster their Hall of Fame chances in 2026.

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Nico Hoerner breakdown with Cubs. Sign-$5M. 23M per in 2027-28. $22.5M per 2029-32. $10M deferred in total: $2.5M per in each of the last 4 years. Present day value in $137.5M range.

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My first go around with MLB Now this season with Brian Kenny and Anthony Recker 12-1pE #MLBNow

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Luis Robert delivered a debut that allows the Mets to dream big Luis Robert Jr. had the plate appearance of the game.

nypost.com/2026/03/26/s... The best way to deal with Paul Skenes is 9 against 1 and that is what the Mets encouragingly did on Opening Day, but even within that what Luis Robert Jr. did in 1 particular PA and overall was something to dream on.

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