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STICKING AROUND

BY MIKE RIFKIN On Wednesday prior to the Mets – Padres game, owner Steve Cohen met with the media. The big thing I took away was that Cohen is committed to David Stearns to continue his role as President of Baseball Ops. Cohen said “ I’m committed to David… we’re going to move forward. IContinue reading “STICKING AROUND”

THE YOUNG AND THE PLATOON ROLE?

BY MIKE RIFKIN The Mets have been a major disappointment in Baseball this season. But since the All -Star Break they have played better, and have won eight of eleven games. (Now this is not a standings article although I should mention they’re 11 out and can make up some ground against the Padres). TheContinue reading “THE YOUNG AND THE PLATOON ROLE?”

NHL OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS SO FAR (BY TEAM)

BY MIKE RIFKIN Here we are in the middle of August and because of the New CBA there will be Hockey played in just over a month (first preseason slate 9/19, regular season starts 9/29). There are still some really good free agents on the market, and we’re waiting to see if there will beContinue reading “NHL OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS SO FAR (BY TEAM)”

LAND OF TWO EXTREMES

BY MIKE RIFKIN The MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and all everyone is talking about is the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring back to back CY Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is bad for the game and how it might cause a lockout for 2027. But something else caught my eye on Monday duringContinue reading “LAND OF TWO EXTREMES”

STARTING TO THINK

BY MIKE RIFKIN Saturday the Mets honored the 40 year anniversary of their 1986 World Series Championship. For the franchise it was their second and last championship. The 2026 Mets had championship aspirations and well have failed miserably. But watching the ceremony got me thinking about how close or far away this team could beContinue reading “STARTING TO THINK”

QUARTERBACKS UNDER PRESSURE

BY MIKE RIFKIN It’s the end of July which means one thing Training camp is upon us. Every fanbase is excited for their favorite team to get going. Here are my top ten Quarterbacks with something to prove this season. Sidenote ( Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are not on this list, they’re only pressureContinue reading “QUARTERBACKS UNDER PRESSURE”

GET OVER IT

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”

SCORE ONE FOR NOSTALGIA

BY MIKE RIFKIN The Chicago Blackhawks have not made the playoffs since 2020 (bubble), in fact the Blackhawks have finished last in the Central Division each of the last four seasons. GM Kyle Davidson has handed out some interesting contracts throughout his tenure : Teuvo Teravainen three years 16.2 million dollars (5.4 million AAV) InContinue reading “SCORE ONE FOR NOSTALGIA”

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”

THE DISRESPECT

BY MIKE RIFKIN In 2024 Lamar Jackson was in a heated MVP debate with Josh Allen. Last season Jackson hurt his Hamstring and missed some time, yet the Ravens still had a chance to win the AFC North, and you really can’t blame him as to why they lost that game to the Steelers. LamarContinue reading “THE DISRESPECT”