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An illustration of the New York Yankees’ logo on a gravestone with the text “R.I.P.” engraved on it and flowers placed in front of the gravestone.

A eulogy to this year’s New York Yankees

Although a cornerstone of being a Yankees fan, a championship-or-bust mentality can prevent an enjoyable baseball season.
David Bernstein, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

Aaron Judge stepped up to the plate in what could have been his final at-bat as a New York Yankee on Oct. 23. The Houston Astros were on the brink of sweeping and eliminating the...

The Houston Astros have recently been exposed to stealing signs during the team’s championship season in 2017. (Via Wikimedia Roy Luck)

Houston, We Have a (Sign-Stealing) Problem. Again.

The Houston Astros find themselves in the news for their second sign-stealing scandal in two years. How the team and Major League Baseball respond will shape the future of professional baseball as we know it.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

Last week, ex-pitcher for the Houston Astros Mike Fiers told The Athletic that the Astros used a center field camera to illegally steal signs during the team’s championship season...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Monday Musings: On Fantasy Football, Baseball and the Knicks

In the latest edition of The Sports Girl, our sports editor riffs on assorted topics.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor October 28, 2019

Fantasy Football and Why It Stinks You are sitting at your laptop, eyes glazed over from countless hours — no, days — studying fantasy advice columns, watching highlight videos...


The Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals are set to face off in the World Series this year.
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World Series Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros

Is it time for the Nationals to win the first championship in team history?
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

After taking two opposite paths to get here, the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are set to face off in the 2019 World Series.  The Nationals overcame a rocky 19-31...

Our writer has the Houston Astros winning it all. (via safestbettingsites.com)

MLB Playoff Preview and Predictions

After a long season filled with many surprises, who’s the team to beat in the World Series?
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer October 2, 2019

The 2019 Major League Baseball regular season was a rollercoaster. With four no-hitters, four 100-win teams and new records for home runs and strikeouts in a season, there were...

C.J. Picerni, the first NYU baseball player selected for the MLB draft in 40 years.

Catching Up With MLB Draftee CJ Picerni

Bela Kirpalani, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
Catching up with Cj Picerni, former NYU baseball player and current minor league coach.
As Major League Baseball comes into season, there remain mixed expectations for both the Yankees and the Mets.

New York Baseball: A Tale of Two Teams

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
As the MLB season approaches, here's a look at what New York baseball fans are in for.

October Is the Best Sports Month and Here’s Why

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer November 4, 2016
With the spookiest month behind us, here's a rundown of why October is the greatest month for sports.
For every Cubs fan, the team is ingrained in the fabric of your family and your life forever.

Love, Family and Baseball: The Cubs Say Goodbye to Someday

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor November 4, 2016
After a 108 years, the Chicago Cubs World Series win was one for the history books. For one WSN editor, it was a family affair.
Entire generations have come and gone since the last time the Cubs brought home a World Series title.

Cubs Comeback Would Be More Than a Miracle — It’d Be Generation-Defining

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer November 1, 2016
A Cubs world series banner could be a generational win.
The Sports Kid Column: The Best and Worst of the 2016 Baseball Season

The Sports Kid Column: The Best and Worst of the 2016 Baseball Season

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor October 7, 2016
Managing Editor and Resident Sports Kid talks the best and worst of baseball in this week's iteration of his famed column.
The staff of WSN pick their winners for the World Series.

Staff Picks: World Series

WSN Staff October 4, 2016
The WSN Staff puts it all on the line as they make their World Series picks.