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Statement Series

By : Mike Rifkin On Sunday the New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-2, taking four of five in the series and pushing their lead in the National League East to 6.5 over the Braves. For the first time this season the defending World Series Champions have lost three games in a row. InContinue reading “Statement Series”

Waddling Up The Pacific

By: Mike Rifkin Last season the Anaheim Ducks finished seventh in the Pacific Division and thirteenth in the Western Conference. General Manager Pat Verbeek has been very active since the NHL trade deadline. At the deadline Verbeek traded away defenseman Josh Manson to the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche for a 2023 Second roundContinue reading “Waddling Up The Pacific”

Banking On Health

By : Mike Rifkin With the MLB trade deadline passing my biggest takeaway on the New York Mets is that they are banking on the guys currently injured to have big returns. The Mets at the trade deadline added Darin Ruf from the Giants for JD Davis and three prospects. Ruf will DH when theContinue reading “Banking On Health”

Deshaun Watson Suspended

By: Mike Rifkin Monday morning Judge Sue Robinson handed a six game suspension to Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and did not fine him for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy stemming from multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. In her decision Judge Robinson said “ Mr. Watson is hereby suspended for six (6) regular-season games withoutContinue reading “Deshaun Watson Suspended”

Kings Of Queens

By: Mike Rifkin On Wednesday Starling Marte got the walk-off hit as the Mets defeated the Yankees 3-2 completing a sweep in the first installment of the Subway Series. The Mets have now won six of the last eight meetings against their in state rivals. A big difference in the series was hitting with runnersContinue reading “Kings Of Queens”

Vote Of Confidence?

By: Mike Rifkin Tuesday in Oxnard California the Dallas Cowboys opened up training camp. Which meant team Owner, President, and General Manager Jerry Jones spoke to the media. During his press conference Jones said on Head Coach Mike McCarthy “ I want to be real clear: He wouldn’t be sitting here today if I didn’tContinue reading “Vote Of Confidence?”

Subway Series Preview

By : Mike Rifkin Tuesday night at Citi Field will be the first installment of the Subway Series 2022 with both the Mets and the Yankees sitting in first place in their respective divisions. Both teams made changes after disappointing seasons. Last season the Mets won four of six meetings, but overall the Yankees leadContinue reading “Subway Series Preview”

Deal In The Desert

By : Mike Rifkin On Thursday the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray agreed to a five year 230 Million dollar contract with 160 Million guaranteed. Murray’s 46.1 Million in average annual salary is second behind Aaron Rodgers. Murray had two years and 35 Million dollars left on his rookie contract. In his career MurrayContinue reading “Deal In The Desert”

MLB Awards

By: Mike Rifkin With the MLB All Star Game upon us here is how I would vote for each award. AMERICAN LEAGUE MVP : Aaron Judge – Yankees : Judge on Sunday tied a Yankees record by hitting his 33rd Home Run before the All Star Break. His 70 RBI’S are the most for aContinue reading “MLB Awards”

Mets Unsung Hero

By : Mike Rifkin The New York Mets have gotten a lot of contributions throughout the first half of this season. David Peterson, Trevor Williams, Colin Holderman, Yoan Lopez, and Adonis Medina have contributed to help a pitching staff that has had some injuries. Offensively Brandon Nimmo, Pete Alonso, Starling Marte, Jeff McNeil and FranciscoContinue reading “Mets Unsung Hero”