Category Archives: MLB

REALLY DUDE

BY MIKE RIFKIN On Monday Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner spoke to the media about the team and some other financial things. One of the items Hal Steinbrenner discussed was MLB implementing a salary cap. Steinbrenner said “ he would consider a cap only if it’s accompanied by a salary floor.”  A Steinbrenner arguing for aContinue reading “REALLY DUDE”

THANK YOU NIMMO!

BY MARK HALPERN In a very surprising move yesterday the New York Mets traded long time favorite OF Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for 2B Marcus Semien. Nimmo, was the Mets first round pick in 2011 (13th overall). Nimmo was called up during the 2016 season, and since was a mainstay in the MetsContinue reading “THANK YOU NIMMO!”

 STEARNS AGENDA (HOW TO FIX THE METS)

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)”

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?”