Name: Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez 'excited' about returning to Mets lineup
Uploaded: 2025-04-25T04:22-05:00
Duration: 370 s
Description: With Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez set to be back in the Mets lineup, the two spoke about their excitement level. They join a Mets team that holds the best record in Major League Baseball.

Mets

On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo tackle the topic of the return of Ronny Mauricio, and the questions of when he will make it back to the big league squad and what his role will be on the team.

When will Ronny Mauricio return to the Mets, and where will he play? | The Mets Pod

On New York 4 to 7 presented by Verizon, host Chelsea Sherrod is joined by former Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino to break down the performances by seven New York pitchers this season, including Kodai Senga, Huascar Brazobán and Tylor Megill.

Breaking down 2025 New York Mets pitching staff with Adam Ottavino | New York 4 to 7

Top Mets pitching prospect Nolan McLean continued his rapid ascent with another strong effort for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night. He allowed just two hits, two runs that were both unearned and struck out six over six innings of work. 

Mets Prospects Highlights | Nolan McLean | 5/22/25

On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata looks back on the 27th anniversary of Mike Piazza's dramatic trade to the Mets.

 Remembering the trade that brought future Hall-of-Fame catcher Mike Piazza to the Mets | Baseball Night in NY

On Mets Off Day Live, SNY contributor Hannah Keyser and host of the New York, New York podcast John Jastremski join Chelsea Sherrod to break down Juan Soto's struggles in Queens and if fans should be concerned about his body language. 

Should Mets be worried with Juan Soto's body language? | Mets Off Day Live

On Mets Off Day Live, SNY contributor Hannah Keyser and host of the New York, New York podcast John Jastremski join Chelsea Sherrod to discuss the issues the Mets have hitting with runners in scoring position, other concerns with the lineup, and Mets owner Steve Cohen sharing positive reinforcement on social media as the team struggles.

Mets have offensive issues, Steve Cohen says it will all be OK | Mets Off Day Live

On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss what is now a large sample size of a concerning lack of offensive production from Brandon Nimmo.

The Mets need Brandon Nimmo to step up to the plate | The Mets Pod

On Mets Off Day Live, SNY contributor Hannah Keyser and host of the New York, New York podcast John Jastremski join Chelsea Sherrod to break down the Mets recent series against the Yankees and Red Sox and preview their weekend matchup with the Dodgers.

Overreacting to Juan Soto's hustle, Walker Buehler-Francisco Lindor drama, recent struggles | Mets Off Day Live

Mets Brett Baty, Tylor Megill and Huascar Brazoban reacted to the team's 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Baty was 2-for-4 with three runs batted in, while Tylor Megill had 10 strike outs. Brazoban pitched 2.1 innings, allowing just one hit and striking out four. The win snapped the Mets three-game losing streak. 

Brett Baty, Tylor Megill and Huascar Brazoban on Mets' 5-1 win over Red Sox

Yankees

Yankees starter Carlos Rodon pitched another gem, striking out eight batters over six innings for his fourth straight win as the Bombers swept a three-game series from Texas 1-0. The bullpen then finished the job led by Luke Weaver, who completed his seventh save with a perfect ninth inning. The game's only run came from rookie Jorbit Vivas, who belted his first MLB home run and was "happy and excited to finally make the connection."

Carlos Rodon, Luke Weaver and Jorbit Vivas on leading Yankees to three-game sweep of Texas

Aaron Judge hit his 16th home run and Will Warren struck out a career-high 10 batters as the Yankees defeated the Rangers 5-2. Ben Rice also went deep as New York improves to 28-19 on the season.

Aaron Judge and Ben Rice both homer, Will Warren strikes out career-high 10 batters in win

On the latest episode of New York 4 to 7 presented by Verizon, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod alongside SNY's Danny Abriano and Yankees beat reporter for MLB.com Bryan Hoch recap the first 2025 Subway Series matchup between the Mets and Yankees, and debate whether or not the Yankees fans got in the head of Juan Soto during his first time facing his former club as a member of the Mets.


Juan Soto's return to the Bronx, Mets-Yankees Subway Series Round One Recap | New York 4 to 7

Giants QB Russell Wilson speaks with SNY's Anthony McCarron about his Yankees fandom, Aaron Judge's history season so far, and his excitement for the start of Giants training camp.

Russell Wilson talks Aaron Judge, anticipation for Giants camp at Mets-Yankees Subway Series matchup

After taking two of three games against the Mets in the Subway Series, Aaron Judge speaks about his conversation with Juan Soto and Cody Bellinger discusses his six RBI game in Yankees win.

Aaron Judge on only conversation with Juan Soto during Mets-Yankees series

Aaron Boone and Max Fried discuss the lefties start against the Mets, the Yankees' huge eighth inning, and the intensity of the Subway Series.

Aaron Boone and Max Fried on Mets-Yankees Subway Series: 'Definitely exciting. It was intense.'

Aaron Boone shares his thoughts on Clarke Schmidt's start after the Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Mets. DJ LeMahieu and Cody Bellinger discuss how their feeling after each hit a home run.

Aaron Boone, DJ LeMahieu, and Cody Bellinger on atmosphere at Yankee Stadium after 3-2 loss to Mets

On the latest episode of New York 4 to 7 presented by Verizon, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod alongside Mets pre and post game analyst Todd Zeile and Yankees beat reporter for MLB.com Bryan Hoch drop their lists of the biggest villains for both the Mets and Yankees throughout the history of the Subway Series.

Who are the all-time Mets and Yankees villains in the Subway Series? | New York 4 to 7

Carlos Rodon had to grind out his win over the Mets but got plenty of offensive help and assistance from the bullpen. Cody Bellinger was one of the hitting stars, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored.

Carlos Rodon and Cody Bellinger talk Yanks winning Subway Series opener over Mets

Jets

SNY’s Jeane Coakley spoke with Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson about reuniting with his Ohio State teammate Justin Fields in New York. Wilson also discussed his excitement in playing under new head coach Aaron Glenn, and gives his NBA prediction for the Eastern Conference Finals. 

Garrett Wilson on reuniting with college teammate Justin Fields and playing under new coach Aaron Glenn

Jets coach Aaron Glenn credits the Jets players for being all-in on offseason programs, discusses what he's learned from getting to know Garrett Wilson, and the work the team can achieve before full practice gets underway.

Aaron Glenn on plans for Jets WR Garrett Wilson this season: 'Give him the ball as much as possible'

New York Jets Quinnen Williams, John Simpson, and Andre Cisco explain their mindsets heading into offseason training activities and impressions of new head coach Aaron Glenn.

Quinnen Williams, John Simpson, and Andre Cisco on first day of Jets OTAs

New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson says he is ready to pick back up where he left off at Ohio State with QB Justin Fields and hopes that he will be a member of this organization for his entire career.

Garrett Wilson hopeful he'll be a 'Jet for life', excited to team back up with Justin Fields

See Justin Fields practice as a New York Jet for the first time alongside Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, and the rest of the team.

Jets OTA Highlights | Justin Fields, Garrett Wilson | 5/21/25

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the New York Jets' 2025 schedule release.

New York Jets 2025 schedule reaction from Connor Hughes

Jets rookie minicamp continued on Saturday as first-round pick Armand Membou worked on his technique with the coaches. The wide receivers and defensive backs went hard during their positional drills including safety Malachi Moore while edge rusher Tyler Baron refined his swim move in a one-on-one rep. 

Jets Rookie Camp Highlights | Armand Membou, Malachi Moore, Tyler Baron | 5/10/25

Both cornerback Azareye'h Thomas and safety Malachi Moore feel "blessed" to be rookies with the Jets organization, under the watchful eye of new head coach Aaron Glenn. Thomas says he's already being peppered with questions during positional meetings but has hit the playbook and feels prepared. Moore talked about living out his "childhood dream," of being an NFL player. He called the coaching staff demanding and he "loves it." 

Defensive backs Azareye'h Thomas and Malachi Moore on their first impressions of Jets rookie camp 

Jets rookie head coach Aaron Glenn met the media during his first rookie minicamp to discuss adapting from a being coordinator to having the top job, the phases of the offseason, and his early thoughts on Armand Membou, Arian Smith and other players in camp.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn reveals what he sees from the team’s rookies so far

Giants

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the New York Giants' 2025 schedule release.

New York Giants 2025 schedule reaction from Connor Hughes

New York Giants defensive rookies Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander explain their mindset heading into their NFL careers and hearing from former legend Michael Strahan after their first day of camp.

Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander describe first day of Giants training camp and message from Michael Strahan

The New York Giants began rookie minicamp on Friday, with Michael Strahan in the house and some prized rookies on the field. Get your first looks at Abdul Carter in action, new QB Jaxson Dart showing off his arm, and drills with RB Cam Skattebo.

Giants Rookie Camp Highlights | Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, Can Skattebo | 5/9/25

New York Giants offensive rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo describe how they want to prove themselves at the next level and their experience with head coach Brian Daboll so far.

Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo adjust to Giants offensive style in rookie camp

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll explains how he plans to get rookie QB Jasxon Dart adjusted to the NFL, including learning a cadence rather than a clapping snap count. Daboll also comments on what number Abdul Carter will be wearing this season.

Brian Daboll on plans for QB Jasxon Dart in Giants rookie camp

Giants GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll recapped the final day of the NFL Draft in which they chose Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, Purdue guard Marcus Mbow, tight end Thomas Fidone from Nebraska and  Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black. Both men cited Skattebo as one of their favorite players in the draft and were also surprised Mbow was still available.

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen on Giants selecting RB Cam Skattebo and guard Marcus Mbow in NFL Draft

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes analyzes the Giants' 2025 NFL Draft picks. Hughes believes the Giants finally have an "identity," and a vision for the franchise. Adding the draft's top edge rusher in Abdul Carter and moving up to snag promising future QB Jaxson Dart makes it the best offseason the Giants have had in recent memory.

Giants score big in 2025 NFL Draft, selecting elite edge rusher Abdul Carter and future QB Jaxson Dart

Check out the 2024 Arizona State highlights from RB Cam Skattebo, taken by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cam Skattebo Highlights | Arizona St RB | 2025 New York Giants Draft Pick

Knicks

On SportsNite, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley joins Eamon McAnaney to preview Game 2 of the Knicks-Pacers series and assess whether New York can respond to the devastating OT loss in the series opener. Sal Licata and John Jastremski also offer their take on whether the Knicks can bounce back and still win the series.

Ian Begley assesses the Knicks vibe after their late collapse in Game 1 vs Indiana |  SportsNite

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson explains how the team has to have a short term memory after their tough Game 1 loss to the Pacers. Fellow guard Mikal Bridges says the vibes good after the loss and the Knicks know what they have to do to bounce back.

Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges on adjustments Knicks will make for Game 2 vs Pacers

Tom Thibodeau discusses what he saw after watching film from the Knicks' Game 1 loss to the Pacers and needing to "reset" after losing a game in that fashion.

Tom Thibodeau on 'emotional highs and lows' of playoffs after Knicks' Game 1 loss to Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the Pacers fourth quarter comeback in their 138-135 OT win over the Knicks, his decision to do the choking gesture after sending the game into overtime, and competing against Jalen Brunson.

Tyrese Haliburton on choke gesture towards Knicks at end of regulation in Pacers' win

On SportsNite, Ian Begley and Michelle Margaux discuss how the Knicks squandered a 17-point lead in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Later, John Jastremski and Anthony McCarron join Eamon McAnaney to break down what went wrong in that "painful" overtime loss. 

Breaking down what went wrong in the Knicks 'painful' Game 1 OT loss to the Pacers | SportsNite

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns react to the Knicks' loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the history between New York and Indiana, and how the team moves on from here.

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns on Knicks' collapse in final two minutes during loss to Pacers

Josh Hart and OG Anunoby spoke following the Knicks' heartbreaking OT loss to the Indiana Pacers. Hart spoke about the lack of finish for his team, while Anunoby said down the stretch: "They made shots, we didn't."

Josh Hart and OG Anunoby Knicks' on Game 1 loss to Pacers: 'They made shots, we didn't'

Rick Carlisle and Obi Toppin react to the Pacers' 138-135 OT win over the Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton's choke gesture, and preparing for "war" in Game 2.

Rick Carlisle and Obi Toppin on Pacers Game 1 win over Knicks: 'They slowed down and we kept it going'

Following the Knicks' 138-135 OT loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Tom Thibodeau reacts to the Knicks blowing a fourth quarter lead and what adjustment the team needs to make for Game 2.

Tom Thibodeau reacts to Knicks blowing 17-point fourth quarter lead to Pacers: 'No lead is safe'

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