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Yankees add Andy Pettitte as special adviser to GM

TAMPA, Fla. _ Derek Jeter recently hired one member of the Core Four, Jorge Posada, so it's reasonable to assume he might have placed a call to another.

Newsday · Feb 25, 2019

Parental Guidance: Bad news for kids: The Tooth Fairy's payout per tooth has dropped this year across the US

Even kids can experience an economic downturn. According to the annual Original Tooth Fairy Poll taken by Delta Dental, the Tooth Fairy's average cash gift declined to $3.70 this year, down an average of 43 cents per tooth.

Newsday · Feb 25, 2019

Mets' Noah Syndergaard doesn't dial it back in spring training debut, hits 99 mph

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. _ Noah Syndergaard took the mound Monday against the Astros, his first game action of spring training, and did what Noah Syndergaard always does: pump high-90s fastballs.

Newsday · Feb 25, 2019

Danny Farquhar's sim-game appearance has real-life importance

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. _ A pitcher throwing a successful simulated game early in spring training typically isn't considered headline-worthy.

Newsday · Feb 24, 2019

Henrik Lundqvist chokes up talking about Mats Zuccarello trade

WASHINGTON _ Henrik Lundqvist was fine when he was talking about the game, and the goals he allowed, and all the other stuff that happened in the 6-5 overtime loss the Rangers suffered to the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon.

Newsday · Feb 24, 2019

Undermanned Rangers show fight in overtime loss to Capitals

WASHINGTON _ Dealing with the aftermath of the Mats Zuccarello trade wasn't easy for anyone, but the Rangers fought hard to give themselves a chance to win their second game of the weekend, after Saturday's emotional victory over the Devils.

Newsday · Feb 24, 2019

Luke Voit proving last season's late power show was not a fluke

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. _ It's game-on in what by far will be the most interesting, and watched, competition of Yankees spring training.

Newsday · Feb 24, 2019

Spring training debut goes smoothly for Jacob deGrom

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. _ Sunday could be loosely described as a special occasion for Jacob deGrom, with his one inning in an exhibition against an Astros B lineup representing the soft opening of his Cy Young defense. But if you want the true origin of his 2019 preparation, you…

Newsday · Feb 24, 2019

Lehner makes 36 saves as Islanders shut out Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia _ The New York Islanders ended their three-game Western Canada trip by beating the Vancouver Canucks, 4-0, on Saturday night at Rogers Arena.

Newsday · Feb 24, 2019

Mats Zuccarello, Kevin Hayes, Adam McQuaid sit as Rangers roll past Devils

NEW YORK _ Apparently, someone told David Quinn differently.

Newsday · Feb 23, 2019