BY MIKE RIFKIN The case of the 2025 New York Mets is plain and simple they choked. With one of the highest payrolls in the sport the Mets missed the playoffs, one season after being two wins away from competing in the World Series. The results were unacceptable and outside of Carlos Mendoza the entireContinue reading ” STEARNS AGENDA (HOW TO FIX THE METS)”
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Floor, No Cap
By Mike Rifkin The 2025 Major League Baseball season ended the same way the 2024 season did with the Los Angeles Dodgers hoisting the World Series Trophy. Now while teams can start thinking about what their 2026 rosters can look like, let’s look after the 2026 season where there might be a work stoppage. WhyContinue reading “Floor, No Cap”
THE RIGHT OFFSEASON MOVES
BY MARK HALPERN As we watch the World Series, it got me thinking on how the Mets need to improve and potentially get there. My last article (https://thesportsinsanitynetwork.com/2025/10/19/options-for-rotation-and-bullpen/) focused on the pitching side, so now let’s focus on the rest of the team. Currently if the ball would roll to first there would beContinue reading “THE RIGHT OFFSEASON MOVES”
OPTIONS FOR ROTATION AND BULLPEN
BY MARK HALPERN This past season for the Mets was the hardest to swallow. We entered the season with a very capable line up and what started off as a pitching staff. Then it all started to fall like a row of dominoes. Kodai Senga the Mets ace got injured right before the all-star gameContinue reading “OPTIONS FOR ROTATION AND BULLPEN”
TO SKUBAL OR NOT TO SKUBAL
BY MIKE RIFKIN Tarik Skubal is arguably the best pitcher in baseball, you don’t even need to look at the numbers just watch his game five performance against the Mariners in the ALDS. Skubal is probably about to win his second consecutive CY Young award after going 13-6 with a 2.21 ERA with 241 strikeoutsContinue reading “TO SKUBAL OR NOT TO SKUBAL”
Starting Where?
By : Mike Rifkin The New York Mets suffered another miserable collapse in 2025, just like they did in 2007 and 2008. David Stearns in his end of season press conference said two words a lot in that press conference, RUN PREVENTION. When talking about run prevention, you’re talking about pitching and defense. Defensively theContinue reading “Starting Where?”
MET FOR LIFE
BY : MIKE RIFKIN The Mets lost to the Marlins on Sunday and their playoff hopes for this season went up in smoke. And while fans should expect changes to the roster, there is one change that most fans don’t want. Last Winter, Pete Alonso was on the market for a long time before signingContinue reading “MET FOR LIFE”
THE GREAT DEBATE : AL MVP
BY MIKE RIFKIN As we enter the final weekend of the MLB season, there is a lot to be determined including who is the American League MVP. There will be three finalists at the end, but everyone knows that this is a two horse race between Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh and Yankees Outfielder Aaron Judge. Continue reading “THE GREAT DEBATE : AL MVP”
MEET THE MELTDOWN
BY MIKE RIFKIN Since April 5th the Mets held a playoff spot, on Sunday that evaporated. By virtue of the Mets losing to the Nationals and the Reds beating the Cubs, Cincinnati now controls the final wild card spot in the National League entering the final week of the season. If you had said theContinue reading “MEET THE MELTDOWN”
LA LEGENDS
BY Mike Rifkin Thursday was a tough day for Los Angeles sports fans. Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw and Kings Center Anze Kopitar will both retire following their respective seasons. Both players are future Hall Of Famers in their respective sports and will be honored by their organizations. Clayton Kershaw was the seventh overall pick inContinue reading “LA LEGENDS”
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