Michael Rifkin

Directionless

By Mike Rifkin It’s being widely reported that the Miami Dolphins and Cornerback Jalen Ramsey are mutually exploring trade options to send the star corner out of Miami. Ramsey, who will turn 31 in October, was acquired by Miami after the 2022 season from the LA Rams in exchange for a third round pick andContinue reading “Directionless”

CHA-CHA-CHANGES

BY MIKE RIFKIN Last season the New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy and were six wins away from securing their first Stanley Cup since 1994. This year has been an entirely different story, after an 8-5 loss to the Flyers, the Rangers find themselves on the brink of elimination, and let’s be honest, it’dContinue reading “CHA-CHA-CHANGES”

LAUNCH THE TORPEDOES – IS IT ANOTHER UNFAIR ADVANTAGE?

By Mike Rifkin The New York Yankees belted 15 home runs in their season opening three game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the Bronx. The key to this is the torpedo bat. The Yankees had a MIT Scientist take wood from other parts of the bat and place more wood on the barrel ofContinue reading “LAUNCH THE TORPEDOES – IS IT ANOTHER UNFAIR ADVANTAGE?”

2025 MLB PREDICTIONS

BY MIKE RIFKIN NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION WINNERS EAST – PHILLIES – After a fantastic 2024, the Phillies were eliminated in the NLDS by the rival Mets. 2025 might be a last dance of sorts for this core in Philly as both Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos are both free agents after the season. If theyContinue reading “2025 MLB PREDICTIONS”

A GIANT MISTAKE

BY MIKE RIFKIN Monday was the opening of the tampering period of NFL Free Agency. All contracts will remain unsigned until the start of the league year Wednesday, but teams can announce that they came to terms with a player. If you need a Quarterback in this market, you could have one. The New YorkContinue reading “A GIANT MISTAKE “

LAYING AN EGG

BY MIKE RIFKIN As we come down the stretch of the NHL season, this was a pivotal weekend for the New York Rangers. They were playing a back to back against the Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets, two teams they are competing with in the Eastern Conference Wild Card Race. The Rangers blew aContinue reading “LAYING AN EGG”

THE PROCESS HAS ENDED

BY MIKE RIFKIN Trust The Process, that’s what the Philadelphia 76ers have been saying for years and the process hasn’t won them anything. On Wednesday night the 76ers lost to their rival the New York Knicks 110-105, giving Philly their ninth consecutive loss, their longest in nine years. Sixers’ Center Joel Embiid missed the gameContinue reading “THE PROCESS HAS ENDED”

MLB OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS (TEAM)

BY MIKE RIFKIN The calendar has turned to February and Baseball season is right around the corner. As Pitchers and Catchers prepare to report to Spring Training, every fan base has excitement in their veins. Now it’s time to look at teams who were active this winter and others who weren’t. WINNERS : DODGERS :Continue reading “MLB OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS (TEAM)”

ALL IN (FOR MYLES)

BY MIKE Rifkin Monday morning of Super Bowl week and before either the Eagles or Chiefs can make headlines, an ALL-PRO stole the headlines. Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett has requested a trade to a contender. Garrett said in a statement “ While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win andContinue reading “ALL IN (FOR MYLES)”

Bad For The Game?

By Mike Rifkin The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first legitimate World Series since 1988 (sorry 2020). This offseason has shown that they are not satisfied with just this title and want to run it back. Here is a list of players the Dodgers have signed this offseason with salary. Blake Snelll ( 5//182 million),Continue reading “Bad For The Game?”