BY MIKE RIFKIN The Yankees lost 5-3 on Friday night to the Houston Astros. This loss makes the Yankees 19-30 since June 13th, the worst record in the AL in that span. Going further the Yankees have 24 wins since June first, the same amount of wins as the White Sox. Once again in aContinue reading “BOONE-HEAD MISTAKE”
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POST RAW AFTER SUMMERSLAM TAKES
BY MIKE RIFKIN I was in attendance for Raw Monday night, after SummerSlam. Here are some hot takes for both shows.
Does MLB Need a Salary Cap?
By : Mike Rifkin It’s been reported that over the weekend that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred met with the Philadelphia Phillies in New York to discuss multiple things including a salary cap in the next CBA. The current CBA (collective bargaining agreement) will expire December 1st 2026. According to the reports Phillies superstar Bryce HarperContinue reading “Does MLB Need a Salary Cap?”
PLEASE SHUT UP
BY MIKE RIFKIN We aren’t even a week into training camp and already both Jerry and Stephen Jones are putting their foot in their mouths on the same subject paying Micah Parsons. On Saturday in Oxnard, California fans were chanting for the Cowboys to pay Parsons. Stephen Jones was asked about this on Sunday andContinue reading “PLEASE SHUT UP”
ALL IN
BY MIKE RIFKIN The Pittsburgh Steelers put an exclamation point on their offseason by re-signing star Edge rusher TJ Watt to a three year 123 million dollar extension. The 41 million dollar AAV makes Watt the highest paid non-qb in the NFL. GM Omar Khan and Coach Mike Tomlin were busy this offseason, in additionContinue reading “ALL IN”
2025 MLB First Half Awards
By Mike Rifkin At the All-Star Break, here is how I would vote for each award. AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP : Cal Raleigh – Mariners : Raleigh already has surpassed his career high with 38 homers at the break. His slash line is not that of Aaron Judge, but his .259/.376/.634 line is respectable. He alsoContinue reading “2025 MLB First Half Awards”
Quarterbacks Under Pressure
BY : Mike Rifkin With training camp a couple weeks away, ESPN has released their top 10 Quarterbacks for 2025 through conversations with executives, scouts and coaches. Here is the list https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45530940/top-10-nfl-quarterbacks-execs-scouts-2025-espn-jeremy-fowler-position-rankings. This list is going to be a little different, this list will be the top 10 quarterbacks I believe are under pressure thisContinue reading “Quarterbacks Under Pressure”
Going For It : Mets Trade Deadline Needs
By Mike Rifkin Under Steve Cohen’s ownership, the Mets goal has been to win the World Series, the team’s first since 1986. Cohen has shown multiple times through his wallet that he’ll do whatever it takes to win the World Series. In free agency he has signed Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, and JuanContinue reading “Going For It : Mets Trade Deadline Needs”
Lost Treasure
By Mike Rifkin Remember last week when the Pittsburgh Pirates won six consecutive games, and you thought hey maybe they turned the corner? Well, they didn’t and the Pirates spent the July fourth weekend without fireworks, as they were shutout in an entire series by the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners outscored the Pirates 8-0, includingContinue reading “Lost Treasure”
NHL FREE AGENCY : WINNERS AND LOSERS (BY TEAM) BY MIKE RIFKIN
We are in the midst of NHL free agency. And while most of the top guys have signed, we will wait and see what happens on the trade market. But, while we wait here are my winners and losers so far. WINNERS: LOSERS
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