Good morning, New York. A rookie rescued the Yankees, CC Sabathia’s big day gets an earlier start, and the Giants and Jets are heading into Sunday with familiar faces—and growing injury lists.
CC BEFORE THE CHAOS
The Yankees climbed out of a four-run hole to beat the Rays, 6–4, last night on rookie George Lombard Jr.’s go-ahead eighth-inning homer, while Cam Schlittler capped his regular season with an AL-best 1.95 ERA—the fourth Yankee ever to finish below 2.00.
CC’s day: A looming weekend nor’easter has moved Sabathia’s No. 52 retirement and Monument Park plaque unveiling up one day, forcing the Yankees and Orioles to play a doubleheader today, just days before the October chaos. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m., after gates open at 2:30 p.m.
Doubleheader: Game 1 against the Orioles begins at 4:05 p.m.; Game 2 starts at 7:05 p.m. or 30 minutes after the opener ends, whichever is later.
Arms on deck: Brendan Beck gets the call from Scranton to start one of today’s games, while the Yankees have yet to name a starter for the other.
HOME AGAIN, HURT AGAIN
Week 3 brings familiar faces and injury questions. Former Giants coach Brian Daboll returns to MetLife Stadium as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator, insisting the matchup is simply “a one-week season.” The Jets, meanwhile, head to Detroit, where Aaron Glenn returns to a place he said holds “fond memories” — but a game “that we want to win.”
Giants injury watch: Wide receiver Malik Nabers returned to practice Thursday, but left tackle Andrew Thomas (groin) and edge rusher Brian Burns (ankle) remain sidelined.
Jets injury watch: Defensive end Joseph Ossai (foot) has been ruled out. Tight end Mason Taylor (thumb), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) and linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quad) were also sidelined in practice.
LIVE FROM NEW YORK
Cleared from offseason surgery, Knicks captain Jalen Brunson is ready for training camp—and to host SNL’s Season 52 premiere Saturday.
What to Watch
Orioles at Yankees, 4:05 p.m. ET, YES: Game 1 of today’s doubleheader in the Bronx.
Orioles at Yankees, 7:05 p.m. ET, YES: The nightcap, or 30 minutes after the opener ends if it runs long.
Saturday Night Live Season 52 premiere, Saturday, 11:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock: Knicks captain Jalen Brunson makes his hosting debut, with KATSEYE as the musical guest.