By : Mark Halpern and Mike Rifkin Coming into the 2023 season, the New York Mets and their fans had high expectations regarding this team. Future Hall Of Famers Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer were supposed to lead this club to their first World Series Championship since 1986. To say the 2023 season has beenContinue reading “A Stearn Hire”
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I Don’t Get-z It
By: Mike Rifkin On August 22nd, the Chicago White Sox announced that the team had relieved Executive Vice President Ken Williams and General Manager Rick Hahn of their duties. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf said, “ I have come to the conclusion that the best decision for the organization moving forward is to make a change inContinue reading “I Don’t Get-z It “
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”
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”
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”
Starting To Sting
By: Mike Rifkin The Rays lost three of four to the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend and seven of eight overall. Now, they find themselves two games behind Baltimore in the AL East. The Rays had led the division all season until now, but a 4-14 record in July, tied for the worst in baseball,Continue reading “Starting To Sting “
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