Good morning, Sports fans! It’s your boy Davey Mac here back with an action-packed Sports Report for ya! We’ve got the baseball and football! Hockey and hoops! Even some happy news from the world of tennis! But first!
Did you hear the great news about Todd Frazier? The Toms River native has just gotten hired by the New York Yankees to join the booth on their YES Network!
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 16: Todd Frazier #29 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a 3-run home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 16, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Todd, of course, was born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey and raised in Toms River. It was in Toms River where Todd first made the national stage by being the leader on the legendary team that won the Little League World Series in 1998! In the Championship Game, in fact, Todd went 4 for 4 with a home run and was also the winning pitcher! WOW!
Todd Frazier and members of the Toms River Little League at the Canon #PIXMAPerfect Grand Slam event at New York Empire Baseball on July 10, 2018 in New York City.
Later on…Todd would become a star at Rutgers and get drafted by the Cincinnati Reds. He would win an MLB Home Run Derby with the Reds in 2015. A couple years later, Todd would go to the Yankees where he was a vital part of the team that went to the 2017 American League Championship Series. And while the Yankees lost to the (cheating) Houston Astros in seven games…Todd made his mark on that magical season in the Bronx. He would also play for the Mets as well.
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 09: Todd Frazier #29 of the New York Yankees celebrates from second base after he hit a double to left field to score Starlin Castro #14 against Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians during the second inning in Game Four of the American League Divisional Series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
And personally speaking, Todd is a great guy with a great personality…I’m sure he’ll do an excellent job in the booth. When he visited my radio station recently, he was a nice guy with a positive attitude and classy demeanor. He even posed with this lifelong Yankee fan! Good luck on the new gig, Todd! I’m sure you’ll be awesome! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my Sports Two Cents!
Todd Frazier (left) and Davey Mac (right)
Knicks Outscored By T-Wolves
Let’s start with basketball…where…despite FIFTY-SEVEN points from Julius Randle…the Knicks lost to the Timberwolves…140 to 134. Not a lot of defense from the Knicks last night obviously. The Knicks drop to 42 and 31…still in 5th place in the Eastern Conference.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 20: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks goes to the basket as Jaden McDaniels #3 and Taurean Prince #12 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the second half at Madison Square Garden on March 20, 2023 in New York City. The Timberwolves won 140-134. 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 Bulls
The 76’ers fell to the Bulls…109 to 105…despite 37 points and 16 rebounds from Philly’s Joel Embiid. The Sixers drop to 48 and 23…but they’re still second in the East.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers is guarded by Patrick Beverley #21 of the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center on March 20, 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) (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Nets Vs. Cavs Tonight
The Nets were off. They play the Cavs this evening at the Barclays Center. Brooklyn is 39 and 32…sixth in the East.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 19: Head coach Jacque Vaughn of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Barclays Center on March 19, 2023 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NHL Tonight: Devils Vs. Wild
The Devils, Rangers, and Flyers were all inactive last night. This evening the Devils face the Wild at the Prudential Center. The Devils’ record is 45-18-7 for the season.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 19: Nolan Foote #25 of the New Jersey Devils celebrates a goal in the third period during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on March 19, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rangers Vs. 'Canes
The Rangers go against the Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers are 41-19-10 this year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 19: Jaroslav Halak #41 and Barclay Goodrow #21 of the New York Rangers celebrate a 7-0 victory over the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden on March 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Vs. Panthers
The Flyers play the Panthers in Philadelphia. The Flyers are 25-32-12 in 2022-23.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 18: Brendan Lemieux #22 of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts after scoring during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Wells Fargo Center on March 18, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
MLB Spring Training: Mets Fall To Nats
The Mets lost to the Nationals…3 to 2. The Mets drop to 9 and 13 for the Spring.
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA – MARCH 27: Max Scherzer #21 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the seventh inning of the Spring Training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park on March 27, 2022 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
Phils Dominate
The Phillies crushed the Orioles…14 to 6. The Phils are 13 and 10 in the preseason.
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA – APRIL 02: Cristopher Sanchez #61 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch to the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning during a Grapefruit League spring training game at TD Ballpark on April 02, 2022 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Yanks Vs. Tigers Today
The Yankees were off. They play the Tigers today. The Yanks are 9 and 14 in the Spring.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 14: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch to the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 14, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Tennis Great Martina Navratilova Says She's Cancer Free
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has announced that she is cancer-free after battling throat and breast cancer for months. Navratilova is 66… she’s won 59 career Grand Slam titles (between singles and doubles championships).
Martina Navratilova of the United States makes a back hand return during the Women’s Singles Final match against Steffi Graf at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on 4 July 1987 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon in London, England. (Photo by Chris Cole/Getty Images)
NFL Commish Goodell Gets Extension
Roger Goodell and NFL owners are expected to finalize a multiyear contract extension for the commissioner. This is the fourth extension for Goodell, who took over for Paul Tagliabue on Sept. 1, 2006. Bottom line is no matter how bad he’s been with player discipline…Goodell has made the owners REALLY rich!
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 19: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks during a press conference at the Hilton Hotel on September 19, 2014 in New York City. Goodell spoke about the NFL’s failure to address domestic violence, sexual assault and drug abuse in the league. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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