Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your pal Davey Mac here with the final Sports Report of the week! And since we’re not here on President’s Day…this’ll be the last Report until Tuesday! So we better get going! Baseball! Basketball! Hockey! Football! We’ve got the action for ya! But first!
I’m not trying to get ya too excited…but with football now over…we look ahead in the Sports world…and guess what? We’re about 40-plus days until MLB Opening Day! The Yankees open their season on March 30th, in fact, and Aaron Judge and the boys will be back!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 15: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a first inning home run against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 15, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
The Yanks’ major signing in the offseason was acquiring left-handed ace Carlos Rodon from the San Francisco Giants. This guy is really good and get this, Yankee fans…he dominated the Houston Astros. Score.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Carlos Rodon #16 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the top of the first inning at Oracle Park on September 29, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, will the Mets get back to the playoffs after having a great year last year? Pete Alonso and company look to score runs and continue to pitch well. Don’t forget…they added Justin Verlander in the offseason!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on September 27, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Mets manager Buck Showalter seems to have his eye on the prize. While talking to reporters this week…Buck said that the Mets are all about winning the World Series.
ATLANTA, GA – JULY 13: Manager, Buck Showalter of the New York Mets looks online during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 13, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
And don’t look past the Phillies! The Phils caught fire late last year…made the playoffs…and won the National League pennant! Dangerous team!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates after defeating the San Diego Padres in game five to win the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
All in all…I can’t wait for baseball to be back! Every night or day a game! Hot dogs! Beer! And fun! I’m Davey Mac…play ball!
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 10: The New York Yankees stand for the National Anthem before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the New York Yankees home Opening game at Yankee Stadium on April 10, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Devils Beat Columbus
The Devils won again last night as the Devils took down the Blue Jackets…3 to 2. The Devils’ Adam Henrique scored the game-winner with seconds on the clock. Devil goalie Vitek Vanecek had 31 saves to pick up the win. The Devils have won seven of their last ten games.
Ryan Graves #33 of the New Jersey Devils (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. Canucks Tonight
The Rangers were off. Tonight the Rangers face the Canucks in Vancouver.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 03: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates after scoring a third period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on June 03, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Seattle On Thursday
The Flyers were also inactive. The Flyers next play on Thursday when they go against the Kraken.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 18: Ryan Ellis #94 of the Philadelphia Flyers (C) celebrates his second period goal against the Seattle Kraken at the Wells Fargo Center on October 18, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Hawks Tonight
The Knicks, Nets, and 76’ers were all inactive last night. This evening the Knicks take on the Hawks in Atlanta. The Knicks are 32 and 27…and have won five of their last seven games.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 26: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during the second half at TD Garden on January 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Knicks defeat the Celtics 120-117 in overtime. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Nets Vs. Heat
The Nets go against the Heat at the Barclays Center. The Nets come in to the game at 33 and 24.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: Patty Mills #8 of the Brooklyn Nets encourages his teammates during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 13, 2023 in 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
Sixers Vs. Cavs
The 76’ers play the Cavaliers in Philly. The Sixers are currently 37 and 19 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 10: James Harden #1 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers speak during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center on February 10, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Carr Released By Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders have released Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr after Carr declined to waive his no-trade clause and just before more than $40 million of his contract would have become guaranteed. Carr hits the open market on March 15th…could he be a guy the Jets could look at if they don’t get Aaron Rodgers? It would make sense!
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 02: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 2, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Rodgers Heads To Retreat
Speaking of Rodgers…he now begins his “Darkness Retreat”…. where he spends four days and four nights in darkness isolation and then will emerge with a decision as to whether he wants to play football next year or now. This guys sounds like Punxatawney Phil from Groundhog Day…when Rodgers comes out of his hole and sees his shadow…six more months of football.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 21: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on in the second half against the New York Jets during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 21, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Showalter Says This Mets Season Is The Endgame
New York Mets manager Buck Showalter is starting to sound like Thanos from The Avengers movies. Buck said to reporters yesterday: “(This season) is about the endgame.” Yikes! Someone call Iron Man!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 04: A cosplayer dressed as Thanos attends New York Comic Con 2019 – Day 2 at Jacobs Javits Center on October 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for ReedPOP )
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Davey Mac is headed to a quick vacation (on Thursday and Friday) and we have off on Monday for President’s Day…so, long story short…see ya on Tuesday! Catch previous Sports Reports in the Sports Report section for daily sports awesomeness! BAM!
