The Warm-Up: Baez's return keys Mets win — Yanks still surging — Wilson shines

Aug. 23, 2021 · Get Today’s New York Sports Here The Tweet of the Day --------------------------------------------------------------- Good morning. 🌅 --------------------------------------------------------------- 📅 Tonight's sports schedule - Yankees at Braves, 7:20 p.m. ⚾ --------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 SNY originals - [GEICO SportsNite]( Reflecting on Henrik Lundqvist's legendary Rangers career - [What are the Odds]( How many games will the Knicks and Nets win next season? Today's word count: 587 Javier Baez returns, makes things happen @SNYtv/Twitter METS 7, DODGERS 2 -- The Mets salvaged a disappointing West Coast trip yesterday with a win over the Dodgers. It was also Javier Baez's first game back from the IL. He doubled in a run in his first at-bat back, then doubled again in the seventh, thanks to the graceful slide above. Two more things: - The Mets were 3-for-10 with RISP. In their previous six games against the Dodgers this season -- all losses -- they were 3-for-47. - Marcus Stroman (6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 6 K) was on point again against another elite offense. He [spoke yesterday]( about the instant chemistry he and Patrick Mazeika have developed over his last two starts. NL East Watch: The Braves won (again). They've now won nine in a row and 17 of their last 20. Thus, the Mets (61-63), who are 6-14 over that same span, are seven games back of Atlanta. Sunday's [takeaways]( On SNY.tv: - [Is Baez playing himself into an extension?]( - [Rojas, Baez discuss infielder's 'immediate' impact]( - [Francisco Lindor will likely be activated from the IL early this week]( Trivia time When was the last time the Mets were no-hit? Answer at the bottom The vibes are currently immaculate for the 2021 Yankees Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports The only thing that could stop the Yankees this weekend was Hurricane Henri (on-ree). New York took three from Minnesota before the fourth game of the series was rained out yesterday. They've now won nine in a row. Two more things: - Bronx native Andrew Velazquez hit his first home run on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. His family's [reaction]( says it all. - Luke Voit is making Aaron Boone's life harder with how well he's playing: He has 10 hits, 11 RBI, and two home runs in his last six games. Wild Card Watch: The Yanks' rise has perfectly coincided with some average play from the A's and Red Sox. New York now has a 2.5-game lead on both teams for the first Wild Card spot. Tonight's probable starter: TBD On SNY.tv: - [Velazquez on balancing fairytale vs. job: 'When I get here, it's about work']( - [Aaron Boone says Nestor Cortes Jr. has 'been great every step of the way']( Zach Wilson shows off the arm @SNYtv/Twitter 1. Zach Wilson was excellent on Saturday in a 23-14 win over the Packers. His line: - 9-of-11 passing, 128 yards, 2 TD passes. ([No. 1]( [No. 2]( (It's only preseason, but ...) Both TD passes were to Tyler Kroft [Here]( are SNY's Ralph Vacchiano's takeaways from the game. 2. On Sunday afternoon, the Giants lost to the Browns, 17-13, which ended with a last-second heave into the end zone by New York QB Brian Lewerke, which was intercepted. - Only one presumptive starter -- Xavier McKinney -- started yesterday. There was, again, no Daniel Jones, Leonard Williams, or Saquon Barkley - Presumptive backup QB Mike Glennon started for the Giants, and Devontae Booker scored the lone TD [Here]( are Vacchiano's takeaways from the game. On SNY.tv: - VACCHIANO: [Giants, Joe Judge are making right call sitting starters in preseason games]( - [Robert Saleh on how impressive Zach Wilson's process has been]( By the numbers Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports 22 games, 26 games The NBA released its 82-game schedules on Friday for all 30 NBA teams. - For the Knicks, 22 of those will be on national TV, while 26 will be nationally televised for the Nets (Those numbers don't include NBA TV games). - The Knicks had seven last year, three in 2019-20, and two in 2018-19. Knicks schedule [here](. Nets schedule [here]( No. 30 Rangers great Henrik Lundqvist [announced]( his retirement from the NHL on Friday. Though he signed with the Capitals last season, his heart condition kept him from ever playing a game for anyone other than New York. In addition to his announcement, the Rangers also confirmed they'd be retiring his No. 30 jersey this upcoming season. 55.5 The Nets' 55.5 over/under win total is highest in the league. The Knicks are at 40.5. The New York Minute - [READ]( MCCARRON: Where does Henrik Lundqvist rank among NY sports icons of the last 30 years? - [READ]( Giants kicker Ryan Santoso is drawing trade interest from other teams - [READ]( 'Mr. Ranger' Rod Gilbert has died at 80 TRIVIA ANSWER: Oct. 3, 2015 by the Nationals' Max Scherzer That's the buzzer. Enjoy your Monday (Have feedback for The Warm-Up? Click [here](. Copyright © 2021 SNY- Sportsnet, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: SNY- Sportsnet 150 Greenwich St Fl 50New York, NY 10007-2444 [Add us to your address book]( [update your preferences]( | [unsubscribe from this list]( [Mailchimp Email Marketing](