Hola, amigos! It’s your pal Davey Mac here and we’ve got an jam-packed Sports Report for ya as always! Scroll down for baseball, basketball, hockey, and football news!
But before we get to the action…let’s chat about the New York Yankees. They just won Game 1 of their series with Cleveland and are looking good.
The question is…if the Yanks fail to win the World Series this year…what changes need to be made?
First up…Yankee General Manager Brian Cashman.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Cashman has been the Yankee GM for over twenty years and has made some fantastic deals in his past. However, the past two offseason acquisitions and trade deadline maneuvers have been horrible.
While Yankee fans were desperate for Manny Machado or Bryce Harper or Juan Soto or top of the line pitching…Cashman went with lesser players who have not panned out. Joey Gallo was an unmitigated disaster as a Yankee. Aaron Hicks has gotten old quickly and become a bit of a bust. And the Frankie Montas trade was atrocious.
Meanwhile, the Mets and Dodgers and Astros all reloaded with top of the line pitchers and hitters. Cashman and the Yanks were left in the dust. Yes…the Yankees may still win the Series…but it would be DESPITE Brian Cashman and certainly NOT because of him.
The next move that should be debated about is what to do with Yankee manager Aaron Boone.
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – JULY 28: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 28, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
If Cashman gets fired, should Boone get canned as well? I think this one is trickier. I personally am okay with Aaron Boone as the Yankees manager. He seems to use the bullpen well and has the confidence of the team behind him. The players like playing for Aaron Boone.
But, if the Yanks fail to win the October Classic, will Boone survive? I’m not so sure. Even if the Yanks only gave Cashman the boot…a new GM would probably want to hire his own manager…and Boone’s days would most likely be numbered.
The easiest way to avoid all of this controversy? Go out and win the World Series. The Yankees need to do it this year…or BIG CHANGES need to be made. And that’s my two cents.
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Managing General Partner, Co-Chairperson Hal Steinbrenner, Senior Vice President, General Manager Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone pose for a photo at Yankee Stadium on December 6, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Braves beat Phillies
- Padres defeat Dodgers
- Mariners Vs. Astros today
- Yankees Vs. Cleveland tonight
- Ben Simmons is back
- Devils face Flyers tonight
- Davante Adams in trouble
- Thursday Night Football: Washington Vs. Chicago
Phillies Shut Out Braves
The Phillies were shut out by Kyle Wright and the Atlanta Braves yesterday…three to nothing. The series is now tied at one game apiece. Game 3 is Friday in Philadelphia.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 12: Kyle Wright #30 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Padres Get Past Dodgers
Meanwhile, the Padres beat the Dodgers…5 to 3…to even up that series at one game apiece. Manny Machado and Jake Cronenwoth each homered for the Padres. Game 3 is Friday in San Diego.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 12: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres hits a solo home run in the first inning during game two of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Mariners Vs. Astros Today
Today the Mariners take on the Astros in Houston for Game 2 of that series. Seattle suffered a brutal loss to the Astros…who came back in the game after being down 7 to 3 in the 8th inning. Yordan Alvarez ended up hitting the game-winning, walkoff home run to give the Astros a one game to none lead.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 11: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros hits a walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning in game one of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on October 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Yankees Vs. Cleveland Tonight
At 7:30 tonight, the Yankees take on the Cleveland Guardians in Yankee Stadium for Game 2. “Nasty” Nestor Cortes is on the mound for the Yanks. Nestor has had a tremendous season…going 12 and 4 with a 2.44 ERA. He’ll be going against Cleveland’s Shane Bieber. Should be a good matchup. The Yanks lead the series…one game to none.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 01: Nestor Cortes #65 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Simmons Stays Off Social Media
Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons is looking to finally getting back on the court this season after missing a year-and-a-half of basketball. The All Star swingman said the key to his happiness right now is spending very little time on social media. “Even the other day there was a clip of me air-balling a shot at the park…like…come on, man, you think I’m just air-balling every shot?” Hopefully Simmons can bring the defensive and passing skills to Brooklyn that he’s been known for in the past.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 26: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks at the podium during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 26, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Flyers Tonight
The Devils and Flyers being their 2022-23 NHL season by facing off against each other this evening in Philly. Start time for the game is seven o’clock.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 14: Jesper Boqvist #70 of the New Jersey Devils and Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers chase the puck during the second period at Wells Fargo Center on December 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Raiders' Adams In Trouble
Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams was cited for assault after shoving a photographer following the Raiders’ loss to the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. Adams has since apologized for the incident.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 10: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders gestures prior to the snap during the first half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 10, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
Tonight Kicks Off Week 6 Of The NFL Season!
NFL football is back as tonight kicks off Week 6 of the NFL season! You’ve got the Washington Commanders (1-4) going against the Chicago Bears (2-3) in Chicago. Honestly…I’ll be watching the Yankees…but if you are watching this…enjoy this game!
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 09: Chicago Bears’ Justin Fields #1 warms up against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Have a nice day!
