Michael Rifkin

The State of the NFC East and Who Will Win Division

By Mark Halpern Thirty years ago, there was no division scarier than the NFC EAST. When you look at the teams that represented the Division, The Dallas Cowboys, The Washington Redskins (now commanders), and The Philadelphia Eagles were forces to be reckoned with, as three of the four teams in that Division won super bowlsContinue reading “The State of the NFC East and Who Will Win Division”

A Glimpse Into The Future

By: Mike Rifkin September first means roster expansion across Major League Baseball. For teams out of the playoff picture, that means young prospects will get their opportunity to show their front office what the future may hold. Multiple reports say the Mets are recalling third baseman Brett Baty from Triple-A and calling up Ronny Mauricio.Continue reading “A Glimpse Into The Future”

Taking The Next Step

By: Mike Rifkin The New York Rangers agreed to terms with former first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere on a two-year contract worth four million dollars. Lafreniere, the first overall pick in 2020, had a career-high 39 points in 81 games last season. Lafreniere’s contract is similar to the 2019 second-overall pick Kappo Kakko signed last summer.Continue reading “Taking The Next Step”

Statement Weekend

By: Mike Rifkin As we get closer to September, the races across Major League Baseball are tight. Three teams, in particular, made statements this weekend on their quests to make the postseason. The Seattle Mariners went to Houston and swept the reigning World Series Champions. They outscored the Astros 19-9 in the three-game series. TheContinue reading “Statement Weekend”

Building The 2024 Mets

By: Mike Rifkin At the trade deadline, the New York Mets decided to punt on the 2023 season. This past weekend against the Braves showed how far apart the two organizations are. The Mets are looking to the future. Just look at the prospects they got at the trade deadline Luisangel Acuna (Max Scherzer trade)Continue reading ” Building The 2024 Mets”

THE PRICE OF ADMISSION

By Mark Halpern I am a die-hard Mets, Knicks, and Rangers fan in New York. With all the excitement that goes into being at a professional sporting event, whether it’s MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, or something else. Today, can the working family of four even afford to see their favorite team? Over my lifetime,Continue reading “THE PRICE OF ADMISSION”

Desert Moves

By: Mike Rifkin When discussing the Arizona Coyotes, we often talk about their arena situation. Last season, the Coyotes had a record of 28-40-14 and 70 points. Outside of the bubble in 2020, the Coyotes haven’t made the playoffs since making it to the Western Conference Finals in 2012. The Coyotes have taken advantage ofContinue reading “Desert Moves”

Season On The Line

By: Mike Rifkin The most talked about subject leading up to the MLB trade deadline was what the Angels should do with Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani, currently the frontrunner for AL MVP, is a free agent at the season’s end. The Angels had to convince him that the primary goal was to win, so they keptContinue reading “Season On The Line”

Nucleus

By: Mike Rifkin The Mets have been one of the biggest disappointments in MLB. Tuesday was the MLB trade deadline and the end of the Mets fire sale. The Mets traded away future Hall Of Fame Pitchers Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. They also traded Outfielders Mark Canha and Tommy Pham and reliever Dominic Leone. Continue reading “Nucleus “

JUST IN TIME

By: Mike Rifkin As we approach the 2023 MLB trade deadline, everyone keeps asking if the Mets will buy or sell. One of the names people keep bringing up is future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander. On Tuesday night, Verlander pitched six shutout innings in the Mets’ victory over the Yankees. Verlander has given upContinue reading “JUST IN TIME”