Category Archives: MLB

OFF TO A VERY SLOW START BUT DON’T WORRY

BY MARK HALPERN      Cedric Mullins has been a consistent player in the MLB for better than the last 7 years. He was a staple in Baltimore’s lineup from 2013-2025 (when he was traded to the Mets) and plays Center Field well. The one thing that has fallen off a little has been his bat but,Continue reading “OFF TO A VERY SLOW START BUT DON’T WORRY”

BOONE-HEAD MISTAKE

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”

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?”

IS THE POLAR BEAR GONNA STAY?

BY MARK HALPERN The New York Mets lineup is one of the deadliest lineups in all of baseball. When the Mets signed Juan Soto, there were a few purposes. One Soto is an elite talent and two if the Mets were to be able to re-sign Pete Alonso, he’d have protection in the lineup forContinue reading “IS THE POLAR BEAR GONNA STAY?”

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”

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”

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM LIKE SOTO

BY MARK HALPERN The title may be misleading a little. For one the New York Mets have a problem that does not need solving. As proving again time and time before Juan Soto has been consistent in 90% of all his attributes. Whether it has been hitting, fielding Juan Soto has lived up to theContinue reading “WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM LIKE SOTO”