Michael Rifkin

SCORE ONE FOR NOSTALGIA

BY MIKE RIFKIN The Chicago Blackhawks have not made the playoffs since 2020 (bubble), in fact the Blackhawks have finished last in the Central Division each of the last four seasons. GM Kyle Davidson has handed out some interesting contracts throughout his tenure : Teuvo Teravainen three years 16.2 million dollars (5.4 million AAV) InContinue reading “SCORE ONE FOR NOSTALGIA”

MASSIVE FAILURE

BY MIKE RIFKIN The 2026 New York Mets have been abysmal to watch (shoutout to the people who continually watch). Everything David Stearns did hasn’t worked, and nothing shows that more than Freddy Peralta. Peralta, who Stearns knew from their days in Milwaukee, has been dreadful this season. Last night Peralta returned to Milwaukee andContinue reading “MASSIVE FAILURE”

THE DISRESPECT

BY MIKE RIFKIN In 2024 Lamar Jackson was in a heated MVP debate with Josh Allen. Last season Jackson hurt his Hamstring and missed some time, yet the Ravens still had a chance to win the AFC North, and you really can’t blame him as to why they lost that game to the Steelers. LamarContinue reading “THE DISRESPECT”

FOR THE FANS

BY MIKE RIFKIN All-Star Games are a fun exhibition to watch the league’s best go at it for nine innings to prove who is superior. They used to mean something to the players, but they always have meant something to the fans. But over the course of time the game itself has been overshadowed inContinue reading “FOR THE FANS”

NOW, HERES AN IDEA

BY : MIKE RIFKIN Two of the biggest disappointments in Baseball are the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres. Both teams currently sit outside of the playoffs (SD :4.5, NYM 12) and both are in the top 10 in payroll for the season. Steve Cohen appeared on “THE SHOW” Podcast with Joel ShermanContinue reading “NOW, HERES AN IDEA”

HAVE A FEEL

BY MIKE RIFKIN Sunday in Sacramento fans had history ripped away from them. Marlins Pitcher Eury Perez pitched seven perfect innings against the Athletics. He was pulled at 92 pitches, so he didn’t even hit the 100 pitch threshold teams love to use. Lake Bachar came in and gave up five runs, without recording anContinue reading “HAVE A FEEL”

AND HERE WE GO

BY MIKE RIFKIN Yes, NHL Free Agency starts on July first, but prior to Wednesday’s flurry we’ve seen a bunch of movement through trades. There have been some teams I absolutely love what they’re doing and others that have some questions as we get deeper into the summer. TEAMS I LOVE TEAMS I LIKE IContinue reading “AND HERE WE GO”

MISSING THE MARK

By MIKE RIFKIN One of the things fans loved about the 2024 Mets was the fact that young players were key contributors to the lineup. The “Baby Mets” as they were called, Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio. Fast forward a year and a half later and the latest edition of theContinue reading “MISSING THE MARK”

RIFKIN REACTS : CARLOS MENDOZA FIRED

BY MIKE RIFKIN On Friday Morning the New York Mets announced that Manager Carlos Mendoza had been relieved of his duties. Mendoza was in his third season as Mets manager and compiled a record of 206-199. The Mets got within two games of the World Series in his first season, but it’s been downhill everContinue reading “RIFKIN REACTS : CARLOS MENDOZA FIRED”

FAILED

BY MIKE RIFKIN Tuesday was another night at the office for the New York Mets, who lost 9-6 to the Chicago Cubs. For the Mets this is their third consecutive defeat after dropping the final two games in Philly over the weekend. In those three games the Mets have been outscored 30-11 and now sitContinue reading “FAILED”