Greetings, fans of the Sports! It’s your man Davey Mac here and we’ve got a fun Sports Report for ya where…of all teams…the New York Knicks take the top billing! But first!
Have you seen any of these new rules changes in Major League Baseball? With Spring Training now underway…we’re seeing the rules in action and…I gotta tell ya…I’m liking what I’m seeing!
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 28: Umpires James Hoye (L) and Dan Iassogna wait to hear the verdict of a challenge in the third inning in Game One of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 28, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
For starters…there is a clock now on both the pitcher for throwing the ball to home…as well as a running clock on hitter’s stepping outside of the batter’s box. And guess what? The pace of the game is a lot quicker this way!
Also…pitchers are only allowed to attempt a pickoff throw twice without repercussions…if the pitchers throw over a third time…they MUST get the runner out or the runner is awarded the next base! So if you’re one of those fans that boos pitchers who throw over to first twelve times an at-bat…well, fear no more…those days are gone!
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 23: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros attempts a pickoff against the Washington Nationals during the first inning in Game Two of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Furthermore…there is no longer any shift allowed. As a result…contact is up…resulting in less strike outs…and more action in the game. All in all…the new rules have cut down on time by almost 25 minutes! Last year…regular season games clocked in on average at 3 hours and 3 minutes. The games in Spring Training have averaged a time of 2 hours and 39 minutes! A huge difference!
Bottom lines is these rules are working…now they just have to go with the robo-umps and the K-Zone to call balls and strikes so that Aaron Judge doesn’t get 150 low pitches called strikes and we’ll be perfect! I’m Davey Mac! That’s my sports two cents!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts as home plate umpire Ryan Additon #67 calls him out in the second inning at Yankee Stadium on October 02, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Knicks Beat Boston To Win 6th In A Row!
Let’s start with basketball…as the New York Knicks took down the (now formerly) first-place Boston Celtics again last night…final score…Knicks, 109…Celtics, 94. Julius Randle had 23 points and 7 rebounds in the win…Jalen Brunson added 17 points…as the Knicks have now won six games in a row…nine of their last eleven…and are now 5th place in the Eastern Conference! More importantly…it’s the second time they’ve beaten the Celtics this season…and Boston had the best record in the NBA (coming into the game). This Knicks team is for real!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 27: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket as Mike Muscala #57 of the Boston Celtics defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2023 in New York City. The Knicks won 109-94. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Sixers Lose To Miami
The 76’ers lost to the Heat…101 to 99. Joel Embiid had 27 points and 12 rebounds for Philly but it was not enough.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 27: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat shoots a lay up past Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 27, 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)
Nets Vs. Bucks Tonight
The Nets were off. They play the Bucks this evening at the Barclays Center.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 23: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks controls the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 23, 2022 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Local NHL Teams Play Wednesday
The Devils, Rangers, and Flyers were all off yesterday. All three teams play again on Wednesday.
COLUMBUS, OH – JANUARY 24: A general view of the NHL logo prior to the 2015 Honda NHL All-Star Skills Competition at the Nationwide Arena on January 24, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Wentz & Washington Part Ways
The Washington Commanders have released former Eagle Carson Wentz after just one season. Wentz was mediocre and then broke his finger. It’s been a tough few years for Wentz…who was released by the Eagles…then cut by the Colts…and now released by the Commanders. Ouch.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 18: Carson Wentz #11 of the Washington Commanders walks on the field ahead of the game against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 18, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
MLB Spring Training---Yanks Win
The Yankees beat the Tigers…8 to 5.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 06: A detailed view of the Yankees logo at Yankees Player Development Complex on March 06, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
Mets Fall To Cards
The Mets lost to the Cardinals…12 to 7.
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 15: A view of the socks worn by Shortstop Jose Reyes #7 of the New York Mets on the field in the sixth inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 15, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
Phils Defeat Pittsburgh
The Phillies outscored the Pirates…9 to 7.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 29: The Phillies logo at section 108 seat 32 is shown at Citizens Bank Park on August 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rain cancelled the game against the Atlanta Braves and is rescheduled as a doubleheader tomorrow. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
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