In a few weeks, we’ll probably take a long look at the Yankees’ disappointing 2023 season with one key takeaway: Gerrit Cole performed exactly as expected. A few weeks later, Cole may finally take home his first Cy Young Award. And rightfully so. The Yankees ace has indeed been the team’s one consistently positive constant from Opening Day up until now. Even with a bad start … [Read more...] about A reminder: Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is having his Cy Young season
Mets hoping this bit of history will repeat itself in 2024
In the first of a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park against the Phillies, the Mets lost by a score of 5-4. It was their 82nd loss of the season, which means they’ll officially finish 2023 with a losing record. It’s the club’s fifth losing record since 2017. The only two times they’ve finished with a winning record during this period were in 2019 (86-76) and 2022 (101-61). … [Read more...] about Mets hoping this bit of history will repeat itself in 2024
4 Mets thoughts to consider amid potential Craig Counsell pursuit
Mets team owner Steve Cohen has finally done what seemed impossible since he bought the team. They actually hired a President of Baseball Operations. Now that David Stearns is in the fold, could he bring Craig Counsell with him to manage in Queens? That remains to be seen. Counsell is set to be a free agent this offseason. Rumors have been circulating for weeks about how he … [Read more...] about 4 Mets thoughts to consider amid potential Craig Counsell pursuit
Could Kevin Kiermaier be a Yankees outfield stopgap in 2024?
The Yankees will have to wait at least 9-10 months before they can see Jasson Dominguez back in action at Yankee Stadium. Could Kevin Kiermaier be a 2024 outfield stopgap option for the Bombers? It sounds like the long-time Ray and current Blue Jay would be open to it. The 33-year-old has spent the entirety of his 11-year MLB career playing in the American League East. His … [Read more...] about Could Kevin Kiermaier be a Yankees outfield stopgap in 2024?
Did Philly media legend Howard Eskin just find WFAN’s next Mets grievance?
Howard “The King” Eskin is a Philadelphia sports media legend. Imagine Mike Francesa, but somehow more arrogant and wearing a fur coat on the Giants’ sideline. He is also the father of WFAN program director Spike Eskin, whose midday show is fixated on manifesting this lost Mets season into the Queens Zoo. Which brings us to some Thursday night synergy. The elder Eskin, who … [Read more...] about Did Philly media legend Howard Eskin just find WFAN’s next Mets grievance?