beyond the back page One busy New York sports night was a chance to take stock of your favorite teams. How much confidence do they inspire? By Howie Kussoy Published April 1, 2026, 7:51 a.m. ET Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor celebrates with starting pitcher Kodai Senga as they walk off the field during the the Mets-Cardinals game in St. Louis on March 31, 2026. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images It was a busy night.
They took turns on countless screens, but shared little else in common. The Islanders are fighting for their postseason lives. The Knicks are playing for playoff seeding. The Yankees and Mets are just getting loose. The Rangers are trying to finish on a high note. The Nets aren’t trying.
As different as they may be, each team has a goal in mind.
But how confident should you be in each team’s vision? (Ratings on 1-10 scale, with Tuesday night’s results.)
