BY MIKE RIFKIN Do you remember the episode of “Family Guy” where Peter joined the news team for his segment “What Really Grinds My Gears”? December 8th 2024, 596 days ago that’s a day that has haunted the state of New York Sports. It was the day Juan Soto and the Mets agreed to hisContinue reading “GET OVER IT”
Category Archives: MLB
MASSIVE FAILURE
BY MIKE RIFKIN The 2026 New York Mets have been abysmal to watch (shoutout to the people who continually watch). Everything David Stearns did hasn’t worked, and nothing shows that more than Freddy Peralta. Peralta, who Stearns knew from their days in Milwaukee, has been dreadful this season. Last night Peralta returned to Milwaukee andContinue reading “MASSIVE FAILURE”
WALK-OFF
BY MARK HALPERN The Home Run Derby is the thing most fans look forward to, when Baseball hits the All-Star Break. It’s something everyone loves watching, just like the Dunk contest. I wish Baseball would be like the NBA and have multiple events such as fielding, bunting, throwing accuracy etc.… The Home Run derbyContinue reading “WALK-OFF”
FOR THE FANS
BY MIKE RIFKIN All-Star Games are a fun exhibition to watch the league’s best go at it for nine innings to prove who is superior. They used to mean something to the players, but they always have meant something to the fans. But over the course of time the game itself has been overshadowed inContinue reading “FOR THE FANS”
NOW, HERES AN IDEA
BY : MIKE RIFKIN Two of the biggest disappointments in Baseball are the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres. Both teams currently sit outside of the playoffs (SD :4.5, NYM 12) and both are in the top 10 in payroll for the season. Steve Cohen appeared on “THE SHOW” Podcast with Joel ShermanContinue reading “NOW, HERES AN IDEA”
HAVE A FEEL
BY MIKE RIFKIN Sunday in Sacramento fans had history ripped away from them. Marlins Pitcher Eury Perez pitched seven perfect innings against the Athletics. He was pulled at 92 pitches, so he didn’t even hit the 100 pitch threshold teams love to use. Lake Bachar came in and gave up five runs, without recording anContinue reading “HAVE A FEEL”
OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN
BY MARK HALPERN What is a captain? A captain is defined as a person who commands, leads or is the head of a group. There are many types of captains. A ship has a captain, there are captains of industry, of course captains in the military. There is no secret that Fransico Lindor is admiredContinue reading “OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN”
MISSING THE MARK
By MIKE RIFKIN One of the things fans loved about the 2024 Mets was the fact that young players were key contributors to the lineup. The “Baby Mets” as they were called, Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio. Fast forward a year and a half later and the latest edition of theContinue reading “MISSING THE MARK”
RIFKIN REACTS : CARLOS MENDOZA FIRED
BY MIKE RIFKIN On Friday Morning the New York Mets announced that Manager Carlos Mendoza had been relieved of his duties. Mendoza was in his third season as Mets manager and compiled a record of 206-199. The Mets got within two games of the World Series in his first season, but it’s been downhill everContinue reading “RIFKIN REACTS : CARLOS MENDOZA FIRED”
FAILED
BY MIKE RIFKIN Tuesday was another night at the office for the New York Mets, who lost 9-6 to the Chicago Cubs. For the Mets this is their third consecutive defeat after dropping the final two games in Philly over the weekend. In those three games the Mets have been outscored 30-11 and now sitContinue reading “FAILED”
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