Sports this 'n' that

Few outside of Cincinnati had heard of Reds outfielder Jesse Winker before this week's series vs. the Mets.

After three games, there are some hardcore Mets fans who'd like to make him a villain just because.

On Monday, Winker put Cincinnati up for good with a 9th inning homer off Met closer Edwin Diaz. On Wednesday, after teammate Jose Iglesias had touched up Diaz for a bomb in the top of the 9th, Winker made a spectacular defensive play to end the game, giving the Reds a 1-0 win. Taunted by fans, he simply waved at the crowd as he ran off the field.

On Reddit, there are hardcores who just aren't having it, and these people are quick to push the panic button when things go astray for the Mets. Like, it's still early May. A lot of season left. It's just too bad there are no such things as chill pills after all..........
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The Mets, however, must push forward without reliever Juerys Familia, who went on the injured list on Wednesday with a shoulder issue, which appears to be a recurrence of an earlier injury. Still, it explains some of Familia's struggles since returning to New York from Oakland in the off-season.
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The Yankees have the day off today for travel after getting swept in a 2-game series at Arizona.

On Tuesday, CC Sabathia notched his 3000th career strikeout, fanning ex-teammate John Ryan Murphy. However, ex-Met Wilmer Flores had Sabathia's number, driving in 2 runs with a homer and a single, as the Diamondbacks won, 3-1. Arizona won, 3-2, on Wednesday. After the Mets conclude business today vs. Cincinnati, they'll be hitting the road as the Yanks come home.
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Some of the shine came off the Kentucky Derby Wednesday with news that early morning line favorite Omaha Beach was scratched due to some breathing issues. He has what is known as an entrapped filigottis, which is a flap that prevents food from entering the lungs and windpipe. Of course, Omaha Beach could come back in time for either the Preakness (May 18) or the Belmont Stakes (June 8), but ya never know.
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Just when you thought it was safe to read the sports pages, the Fred Sanford of stage parents is back.

LaVar Ball now is peddling a minicamp, to be held in four countries, including Qatar, Switzerland, & Belgium, in late July and early August, under the auspices of his embattled Big Baller Brand. The rate for the camps is 400 Euros, which translates to $450 in US dollars. Apparently, Ball just ignores the warning signs. His company's in trouble. Eldest son Lonzo missed most of the season with an injury on a Laker team that couldn't make the playoffs even with LeBron James. And now, Ball wants to fleece naïve European children to feather his nest?

This, too, shall fail.