Ryan Chichester

Wallingford

Digital Content Producer and Podcaster at WFAN-FM (New York, NY)

Digital Content Producer and Podcaster at Audacy.com

Digital content, fill-in host @WFAN660, @AudacySports | Quinnipiac grad | Baseball rules

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Clarke Schmidt sharp in potential final rehab start before Yankees return

1 week ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

The Yankees rotation has been lacking to start the season, but the shorthanded unit had one of its key arms take another step towards a return on Thursday night. Clarke Schmidt made his second rehab assignment appearance in Somerset and twirled four scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out four. All of Schmidt's four strikeouts were looking, and three came via his curveball. The righty threw a total of 61 pitches.
Five intriguing stats from first dozen games of Yankees season

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

The Yankees season is still in its infancy, but plenty of storylines have already emerged from the four series that have already been played. From torpedo bats to airbenders and even some cases of food poisoning, the young Yanks season has had a little bit of everything to start. But here are five stat lines that have stood out to me over the first dozen games, and what they could mean for the summer and beyond. Goldy prioritizing contact over power?
Yankees DFA Adam Ottavino, activate Ian Hamilton from IL

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

The Yankees have cut Adam Ottavino as another bullpen arm is ready to return from injury. The team announced Tuesday morning that Ian Hamilton has completed his rehab assignment and has been reinstated from the IL, while Ottavino was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Rangers fans outraged by Peter Laviolette's postgame comment following latest loss

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

Peter Laviolette's eye-opening comments following the Rangers' latest loss had some fans wondering if the head coach was taking a page out of John Tortorella's book. After the Blueshirts were beaten 5-1 by the Lightning to seemingly extinguish any lingering hope of reaching the playoffs, Laviolette was asked about the message he gave to his group following another deflating defeat when the Rangers desperately needed to come away with two points.
Mets fans set Citi Field attendance record to start season

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

Steve Cohen challenged Mets fans to come to the park in 2025 after lamenting the previous season's attendance numbers, and in the team's first home series of the season, the fans responded. Citi Field saw an average attendance of over 40,000 fans in the Mets' three-game sweep of the Blue Jays, a total of 121,771 fans overall. That mark is a record for the stadium in the team's opening home series.
Giants have Abdul Carter visit scheduled after sit-down with Brian Daboll: Report

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

As more questions swirl regarding their likelihood of drafting a quarterback with their top pick, the Giants are reportedly showing plenty of interest in the top pass rusher in the draft. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Penn State product Abdul Carter had breakfast on Sunday with Brian Daboll in State College, where Carter blossomed into a star and arguably the most talented prospect in this year's draft.
Rick Pitino makes St. John's history with AP Coach of the Year nod

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

Rick Pitino has received another accolade for heading a drastic turnaround season for St. John's basketball. The legendary head coach was named AP National Coach of the Year on Friday, sharing the honor with Auburn's Bruce Pearl, whose Tigers are set to play in the Final Four on Saturday. It is the first time ever that the award voting resulted in a tie, leading to a shared honor.
Aaron Judge making more history with torrid 2025 start

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

Aaron Judge added some more history to his already ridiculously decorated career with a tone-setting blast on Thursday night. The Yankee captain smoked a 112 mph laser into the Yankee bullpen to give the Bombers an immediate 3-0 lead in the first inning in their series finale against Arizona, already the fifth homer of the season for Judge. The opposite-field blast was the 500 th extra-base hit of his career, a feat he accomplished in just 999 career games.
Hot mic catches Keith Hernandez lamenting Mets bats before Pete Alonso's home run

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

Keith Hernandez went viral during Wednesday's Mets series finale in Miami after a hot mic caught him lamenting New York's struggles at the plate. As SNY came back from a commercial break, the TV analyst was heard saying "piss-poor hitting," a clear sign of frustration in regards to the Mets lineup, which struggled to get anything going against the Marlins until the eighth inning.
Yankees sign Adam Ottavino to major-league contract

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Ryan Chichester

A familiar face is returning to the Yankees while their new star closer heads to the paternity list. The Yanks announced Tuesday morning that Adam Ottavino has been signed to a major-league contract and added to the active roster, while Devin Williams will have some time off with the birth of his child. In addition, JT Brubaker was transferred to the 60-day IL. Ottavino, 39, pitched for the Yankees for two seasons in 2019 and 2020, posting a 2.76 ERA in that span.