BY MIKE RIFKIN For the last three days it’s been weird to be a Mets fan. For the last three days it feels there has been an uncivil discourse between fans and players alike, whether that’s through social media or through the traditional media. The last three days have been an eternity, and it hasContinue reading “LETTING THEIR VOICES BE HEARD”
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RETURN OF THE POLAR BEAR
BY MIKE RIFKIN For a generation of Met fans December 11th 2025 is a day that they’ll never forget. It’s the day that the team’s homerun leader and a player that they felt would be the next Met for life Pete Alonso signed a five year 155 million dollar contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Alonso,Continue reading “RETURN OF THE POLAR BEAR”
FOOTBALL SLIGHTY EDGES BASEBALL
BY MARK HALPERN If you subscribe to the network or have seen me live on many podcasts on the network there is no Secret that I am a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and the same for the New York Mets (I also love my Knicks but as sports go Basketball ranks 3rd.) I am oneContinue reading “FOOTBALL SLIGHTY EDGES BASEBALL”
ROOKIE AND THE VET
BY MARK HALPERN AND MIKE RIFKIN The New York Mets have underachieved this season. They lost some of their biggest players to free agency before Mets fans had a chance to think about next year. The biggest being Pete Alonso, who was affectionately as “The Polar Bear” went to the Baltimore Orioles for a 5Continue reading “ROOKIE AND THE VET”
A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE
BY MIKE RIFKIN For the first time in three months Jonah Tong pitched for the Mets on Monday, and he pitched really well. The stat line won’t show it : five innings, four hits, four runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. But the four runs all came in one inning against Tong. These last fewContinue reading “A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE”
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?”
SENGA YES OR SENGA NO
BY MARK HALPERN Kodai Senga, who went 12-7 his first year got Met fans excited. But it’s been downhill ever since. Whether it’s injury or just bad pitching, Senga has not replicated his rookie season. He also hasn’t adjusted to MLB, and pitching every fifth day or every sixth day, as he did in Japan.Continue reading “SENGA YES OR SENGA NO”
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”
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”
