Fantasy Outlook: Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis has provided hope for the New York Knicks in what are exceedingly turbulent times. Click here to read more.
A Regret-Free Mets' Off-Season
While the Mets' one game wild card elimination surely stings, you simply can't blame any one individual and for that reason, the organization can head into this off-season with their chest out and chin up. Click here to read more.
Bringing South Beach to Cleveland
While South Beach may offer some more ostentatious appeal than the rigid confines of Cleveland, LeBron brought over something familiar with him from Miami. Click here to read more.
Cespedes Sweepstakes: Round 2
Here we go again. After enduring a chaotic first off-season with the Metropolitans, the Flushing Faithful is bracing themselves for Round Two as the slugger has exercised his opt-out clause and will once again test the alluring free agent waters. Click here to read more.
Truly a Golden State
Bringing Kevin Durant to Golden State was more than just good fortune for the Warriors. It was a long term strategy come to fruition by the mastery of General Manager Joe Lacob. Click here to read more.
What a Difference a Year Makes
Steve Kerr endured 10 lifetimes of coaching all in the span of two years. Maybe he is better for it now but one thing is for sure: He's already seen it all. Click here to read more.
A Tough Road to Gold
The U.S.A. Men's Olympic Basketball Team won gold again, after all. However, with no unique motive surrounding the collection of this year's players, the road proved to be troublesome. Click here to read more.
All The Trimmings
Lebron James finally brought that ever elusive title to the City of Cleveland. And in doing so, he and his teammates stuck to Cleveland’s underdog script the whole way. Click here to read more.
The Come-Up Versus The King
In today’s frantic and frenzied digital age, access to information is prevalent and the attention span for that same boundless information is shrinking by the minute. Relating this to the sports atmosphere, sustained greatness falls by the waist side in favor of the new kid on the block. That fresh face is Stephen Curry and I think he’s gotten Lebron James’ attention, for better or (more likely) for worse. Click here to read more.
Fantasy Outlook: Travis d'Arnaud
Mets’ catcher Travis D’Arnaud has been a long heralded prospect and seemed to be coming into form last year amidst the Mets’ memorable run to an NL Pennant. Yet this year has been a different story. Click here to read more.
Fantasy Outlook: Daniel Murphy
Hitting over .400 nearly seven weeks into the season, Daniel Murphy has miraculously picked up right where he left off following his historic performance in last year’s postseason. That begs the question: Is this a scorching hot streak or is this Daniel Murphy 2.0? Click here to read more.
Fantasy Outlook: David Wright
David Wright’s career has took a hit in recent years with ongoing injuries, the newest and most substantial one being his spinal stenosis condition. Looking forward, will he ever be the All-Star Caliber player we have grown accustomed to over his Mets’ tenure? Click here to read more.
Far From A Final Semester
With the way the Eastern Conference is looking nowadays, expect Lebron James to move his belongings into the comfy confines of the NBA Finals for the seventh and eight straight season going forward. Click here to read more.
Player Preview: Carlos Gonzalez
While it was one entirely forgettable season for the Colorado Rockies as a team, it was a tale of two different seasons for outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. Following a worrisome first few months, Cargo's absolutely torrid second half provided a minor sense of redemption amid another lackluster year that ensconced baseball in the Mile-High City. Click here to read more.
10 Striking Examples of the Sixers' Futility
Why the Sixers' motto, "Trust The Process," is turning into "What process?" and "I hope Ben Simmons doesn't mind losing". Check out my three part infographic below (also available here) and click here to read more.
Player Preview: Yoenis Cespedes
The New York Mets were on pace to finish the season with a worse offense than the record 120 loss Mets' of 1962. However, their moribund offense was awoken from its doldrums due to the pulsating arrival of "La Potencia" or Yoenis Cespedes.
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Bullpen Blueprint: Decoded
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With the GM Meetings currently taking place in Boca Raton, many teams will look to model their relief corps after the World Champion Royals' vaunted late-inning hurlers. Good luck.
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Click here to read more and check out my video alongside (with my narration) the above picture for a visual portrayal of the blueprint to bullpen domination.
Team Preview: Washington Nationals
From dugout brawls to hidden injuries to obfuscating managerial decisions and bold proclamations, it was a tumultuous year in Washington. Though the Nats may have reason to expect more fortuitous results this season. Click here to read more.
Time is Ticking for Kevin Durant
After King James joined forces with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh following the infamous and much publicized “Decision” in 2010, Kevin Durant in comparison has managed to fly under the radar and hold the much envious distinction of NBA darling. Yet as James has begun his role of ring accumulator and slowly began to shed his villain role after returning to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Durant is slowly starting to feel the pressure and it shows.
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Fantasy Outlook: David Ortiz
Perhaps Bartolo Colon’s first career home run at age 42 has set a fire under his “40’s” counterpart David Ortiz. the 40-year-old Big Papi is threatening to produce the best age 40 season in MLB History. Will he be able to keep it up?
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Anything But Unanimous
Stephen Curry became the first unanimous MVP selection in NBA history this week. While he has transcended the game from an offensive standpoint, the defensive end is a completely different story.
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Bullish to Plain Bull
In 18 years after His Ariness Last Brought a Title to Chicago, the Bulls are still chasing the ever elusive first banner of the Post-Jordan Era.
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"Trust The Process" Falls on Deaf Ears in Philly
Sam Hinkie arrived in Philadelphia with a tactful, strategic plan but he learned the hard way the NBA is ultimately a results business, particularly in a basketball town like Philly.
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Fantasy Outlook: Noah Syndergaard
Setting radar guns on fire across the Major Leagues, New York Mets’ hurler Noah Syndergaard velocity and road to stardom aren’t slowing down anytime soon.
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Now or Never for Pete Rose
In his final attempt at Hall of Fame reinstatement, Pete Rose's on-air run at FOX proved to be one for the books.
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The 15 Craziest Charles Barkley Moments
The NBA season has just begun, and the Round Mound of Rebound is already making headlines everywhere.
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Cleveland's No. 1 Sports Fan Still Believes
I sat down to talk with 'Cleveland's Finest' author Vince McKee about the colorful and oft-polarizing history of Cleveland sports. Click here to read more.
A-Rod: Ratings Savior?
Major League Baseball can't give enough camera time to the player they tried to eradicate from the game just two years ago.
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Book 'Em: 5 Fun World Series Bets
One aspect of sports that captures the attention of even non-sports lovers is the always alluring temptation of betting. Money talks, and a whole lot of Benjamins could be at stake for Game Two of tonight's Fall Classic between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals. If you're looking for a minor (or perhaps massive) payday, open your sports books and take note!
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New York vs Kansas City: Tale of the Tape
The Mets of New York and the Royals of Kansas City are meeting this evening for game one of the 2015 Fall Classic. Let's put aside "stats" and "analysis" for a minute to determine which team's metropolis comes out on top!
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Top 15 Freakiest MLB Injuries Ever
In light of Yoenis Cespedes injuring his left shoulder doing push-ups prior to game four of the NLCS, here's a glimpse of the most eye-popping baseball injuries of all time.
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$314 Million Is a Lot of Money. What Else Can You Buy With The Los Angeles Dodgers' Payroll?
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Don Mattingly and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to part ways after yet another disappointing season. Based on the Dodgers' spending habits, though, they can probably afford a new manager. What else can they afford?
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Compelling Results from the 2015 NBA GM Survey
It's that time of year again as the NBA's General Managers make their feelings known loud and clear and...anonymously. Some of the results were compelling.
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FOX Adds A-Rod to Star-Studded MLB Playoff Telecast
What does a broadcasting team that already possesses embattled legend Pete Rose do? Simply add another embattled legend.
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Bill Murray's Newest Role: Cubs' Good Luck Charm?
Proud (and lucky) Chicagoan Bill Murray plans to pull out all the stops to break the Cubs' 107 year old World Series drought.
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1908: The World's Pulse the Year the Cubs Won
In case you didn't already know, a lot has changed since 1908....A LOT.
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Counting Down the Top 5 Dirtiest Slides in Baseball History
Aggressive slides are no strangers to playoff baseball, but did Chase Utley cross the line on Saturday night? Let's take a look at the the five most glaring instances where players have loosely defined the word "slide".
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Baseball's New Popular Stat: Exit Velocity
Call it 2015's version of WAR—baseball executives far and wide can't stop talking about "Exit Velocity."
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Contagious Tears in Flushing
Apparently, Wilmer Flores’ tears are contagious in Queens.
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New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers: A Celebrity Showdown
The Mets and Dodgers have long been graced with many celebrity fans that represent each squad's passionate fan bases. But their career paths also seem to represent their actual teams as well.
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2015 MLB Playoff Preview
Postseason baseball is finally here, and, as we all know, anything can happen in October. Well the first shots were officially fired last night as Dallas Keuchel steamrolled through the Yankees' lineup in the one game Wild card Playoff, setting up an Astros - Royals Division Series.
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A Look Back: Spring Training Mirages
Beware the feel good stories that spread throughout Spring Training.
While positive vibes are always welcomed, the true test starts when the games themselves start counting.
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Seeing Green
Washington Nationals' prized $210 million import Max Scherzer is seeing green in more ways than one. Click here to read more.
