MIKE FITZPATRICK

AP Baseball Writer
New York Yankees' Jasson Domínguez reacts after hitting a three-run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game Kansas City Royals Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in New York. All the players are wearing 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Domínguez’s clutch 3-run double sends Fried and Yankees to 4-2 win over Royals
Jasson Domínguez went 3 for 3 with a three-run double that put the New York Yankees ahead in the sixth inning of a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
 
New York Mets' Pete Alonso (20) celebrates getting a double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Alonso and Lindor lead Mets past Marlins 10-5 for 6th straight win
Pete Alonso drove in four runs, Francisco Lindor hit a leadoff homer and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 10-5 for their sixth consecutive victory.
 
New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez takes a ball during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson,File)
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez set to begin rehab assignment, and 2B Jeff McNeil close behind
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil are each set to take the next step in their recovery from injury. Alvarez will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Class A St. Lucie.
 
New York Mets' Juan Soto doubles on a line drive during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, April 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Soto at home in Polar Bear’s house: Big bats power Mets in `storybook’ Citi Field opener
Juan Soto’s home debut with the New York Mets was a huge success. Citi Field is still Pete Alonso’s house, though.
 
New York Mets' Pete Alonso homers on a fly ball to right field during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, April 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Alonso and Soto power Mets past Blue Jays 5-0 in Citi Field opener
Pete Alonso hit an early two-run homer, Juan Soto added an RBI double in his home debut at Citi Field and the New York Mets beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.
 
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to play against Auburn during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Michigan State’s Holloman, Booker, Michigan’s Donaldson enter transfer portal, St. John’s adds Sanon
Michigan State’s Tre Holloman plans to end his college career at another school and Xavier Booker is shooting for a fresh start. Agent Brandon Grier says Holloman entered the transfer portal and informed coach Tom Izzo of his decision on Tuesday.
 
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino admires the tournment trophy after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament Saturday, March 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
March Madness: Rick Pitino has No. 2 seed St. John’s back in NCAAs after latest coaching revival
Standing in the middle of a sold-out Madison Square Garden, confetti sticking to his suit, Rick Pitino was asked about his remarkable basketball odyssey and latest Big East championship.
 
New York Mets' Juan Soto hits a solo home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NL East Preview: Juan Soto joins Mets in power-packed division with Phillies and Braves
Juan Soto is back in the NL East, a much richer man wearing a different uniform. Following a World Series appearance for the New York Yankees last year, Soto jumped across town and signed a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets in free agency.
 
St. John's RJ Luis Jr. gestures to fans before cutting the net after an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament Saturday, March 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 6 St. John’s beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 years
RJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and No. 6 St. John’s made 14 straight shots from the field in the second half to beat Creighton 82-66 for its first Big East Tournament title in 25 years.
 
Creighton's Jamiya Neal (5) exchanges words with UConn's Hassan Diarra (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East tournament Friday, March 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
UConn-Creighton game at Big East tourney ends with heated skirmish
A scuffle broke out at the end of Creighton’s 71-62 victory over UConn in the Big East Tournament semifinals after Jamiya Neal threw down a needless dunk for the Bluejays in the final seconds.
 
St. John's's Zuby Ejiofor (24) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Marquette in the semifinals of the Big East tournament Friday, March 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Zuby Ejiofor much more than just most improved in record-setting performance for No. 6 St. John’s
Maybe most improved didn’t really do Zuby Ejiofor justice. The junior forward delivered an overpowering performance for No. 6 St.
 
St. John's's Zuby Ejiofor (24) shoots over Marquette's Ben Gold (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East tournament Friday, March 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Ejiofor powers No. 6 St. John’s past No. 25 Marquette 79-63 into 1st Big East final since 2000
Zuby Ejiofor scored a career-high 33 points, a St. John’s record in the Big East Tournament, and the sixth-ranked Red Storm pulled away from No. 25 Marquette 79-63 to reach the conference championship game for the first time in 25 years.
 
DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Creighton at the Big East basketball tournament Thursday, March 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Heartbreak for DePaul as 1st trip to Big East semifinals slips away with late collapse at MSG
At long last, downtrodden DePaul was finally about to produce its own indelible moment at the Big East Tournament. A big upset was in the bag for the Blue Demons — and their first trip to the semifinals at Madison Square Garden.
 
Xavier head coach Sean Miller yells during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Xavier hopes NCAA bubble doesn’t burst after tough loss to No. 25 Marquette at Big East tourney
If the Xavier Musketeers get left out of the NCAA Tournament, they’ll look back at their latest game as a missed opportunity.
 
St. John's guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) works the ball against Butler forward Jahmyl Telfort, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big East Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
RJ Luis Jr. scores 20 as No. 6 St. John’s blows out Butler 78-57 to reach Big East semifinals
RJ Luis Jr. scored 20 points and No. 6 St. John’s romped to a 78-57 blowout of Butler in their Big East Tournament quarterfinal.
 
Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul at the Big East basketball tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Georgetown coach Ed Cooley says ‘shame on’ Big East coaches for snubbing Sorber in award vote
Georgetown coach Ed Cooley had an ice-cold message for his Big East counterparts: shame on you. After the Hoyas were eliminated by DePaul in the first round of the conference tournament, Cooley took off on a tangent and called out his brethren who were responsible for awarding UConn forward Liam McN
 
St. John's guard Deivon Smith (5) is fouled by Seton Hall guard Dylan Addae-Wusu (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Deivon Smith questionable with shoulder injury for No. 6 St. John’s
Point guard Deivon Smith’s status is uncertain for No. 6 St. John’s heading into the postseason. Smith has been in and out of the lineup since January because of a nagging shoulder injury.
 
Providence head coach Kim English calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East basketball tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Providence coach sums up ‘pitiful, embarrassing season’ after quick Big East Tournament exit
On the opening day of the Big East Tournament, Providence was done by dinner time. The eighth-seeded Friars never led and fell behind by 14 in the second half of a 75-69 loss to No. 9 seed Butler late Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
 
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, left, poses with Big East Conference Commissioner Val Ackerman while holding the Big East Coach of the Year award during a news conference before the Big East basketball tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rick Pitino wins 1st Big East Coach of the Year award and RJ Luis Jr. is Player of the Year
Rick Pitino has won his first Big East Coach of the Year award and RJ Luis Jr. took Player of the Year honors after they propelled a resurgent St. John’s program to its best regular season in almost four decades.
 
St. John head coach Rick Pitino, center, claps during the introduction of his players before an NCAA college basketball game against UConn, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Pitino takes No. 6 St. John’s into Big East Tournament with 1st top seed at MSG since 1986
Rick Pitino has already turned back the clock at St. John’s and restored a winning tradition. Now, the 72-year-old Hall of Fame coach and his Red Storm players want to make some March Madness memories in New York City, too.
 
UConn forward Liam McNeeley (30) goes up for a layup against Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)
Creighton’s Kalkbrenner matches Ewing with 4th Big East Defensive Player of the Year award
Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner has been selected Big East Defensive Player of the Year for the fourth straight season, joining Georgetown great Patrick Ewing as the only players to accomplish the feat.
 
Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) drives past Illinois' Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Flagg fun: Illinois coach suggests young Duke star should stay in school and ‘chase a girl’
 
Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke hands Illinois worst loss ever, 110-67
Cooper Flagg had 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut and seven players scored in double figures for No. 3 Duke in a 110-67 blowout that marked the most lopsided loss in Illinois history.
 
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, left, talks with Kadary Richmond during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
With buzz building during banner season, No. 9 St. John’s moves regular-season home finale to MSG
Ninth-ranked St. John’s has moved its final home game of the regular season from cozy Carnesecca Arena to Madison Square Garden.
 
New York Mets' Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew Smith
Pete Alonso and the New York Mets have finalized their $54 million, two-year contract on the same day spring training opened with the team’s first formal workout for pitchers and catchers.
 
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, left, talks with Kadary Richmond during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
No. 12 St. John’s passes 1st test of big week with victory over No. 11 Marquette
It’s been a long time since St. John’s enjoyed this much success, and energized fans are starting to feel it.“We want UConn! We want UConn!”
 
St. John's Zuby Ejiofor, right, reacts to the crowd after drawing a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
No. 12 St. John’s keeps rolling with 70-64 win over No. 11 Marquette in Big East showdown
Kadary Richmond had 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as No. 12 St. John’s beat No. 11 Marquette 70-64 in their showdown for first place in the Big East.
 
New York Mets pitcher Ryne Stanek throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 6 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Oct. 20, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, file)
RHP Ryne Stanek is rejoining the New York Mets on a 1-year deal, AP source says
A person familiar with negotiations says the New York Mets and right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek have agreed to a one-year deal.
 
Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) shoots in front of Rutgers center Lathan Sommerville during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 81-74 at MSG behind 20 points from Richardson
Freshman guard Jase Richardson scored a career-high 20 points and No. 8 Michigan State rolled to its 12th consecutive victory, beating Rutgers 81-74 at Madison Square Garden.
 
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino yells on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
No. 20 St. John’s atop Big East and looking to end drought in 2nd season under Pitino
In his second season on the job, Rick Pitino is at it again. This time, the Hall of Fame coach has St. John’s evoking the glory days in Queens decades ago.
 
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