Something’s Amiss with Harvey

Baseballology

by Leslie Monteiro - May 20, 20160

Remember when Happy Harvey Day was a happy occasion? Remember when Mets fans chanted “Harvey’s Better” when Matt Harvey outpitched Stephen Strasburg in their first meeting ever three years ago at Citi Field? Those were the glory days. It seemed like a lifetime ago. These are tough times for Harvey. He has been

Complete Games Have Become A Lost Art

Baseballology

by Leslie Monteiro - May 19, 20161

Noah Syndergaard had what may have been his best pitching performance of the season last night. He struck out 10 Nationals, and he gave up no runs in seven innings of work in the Mets’ 2-0 victory over the NL East-leading Nationals at Citi Field. He was dialed in from the

Ode To The Guitar Tech

Music & Concerts

by Russ_Cohen - May 18, 2016May 18, 20160

After covering the Generation AXE tour I now have a new found respect for the guitar tech. Yes you get to tune of the axe’s of legends like Tosin Abasi, of “Animals” fame, Nuno Bettencourt, who was in the band “Extreme”, Zakk Wylde, of Ozzy Osbourne fame as well as

Daunting, Daring, Definitive New York Yankees Quiz 8

Baseballology

by Harvey Frommer - May 16, 2016May 16, 20160

Lots of terrific questions and answers were sent along but only a few made my editorializing. Keep them coming. You do not have to be a Yankee fan to take the quiz – it’s sort of a brain teaser. Go to it. 82. After Lou Gehrig, who became the next captain? A.

McGahee Is Looking Towards The Future

Entertainment

by Russ_Cohen - May 14, 2016May 14, 20160

When you’re a former star athlete you can’t hide from your past. Anything you said or did on the field, in the locker room or on the practice field is under a microscope. So it makes sense that former NFL running back, Willis McGahee decided to join the cast of

It’s Hard To Embrace Chapman Despite His Skill

Baseballology

by Leslie Monteiro - May 13, 2016May 13, 20163

Aroldis Chapman made his Yankee debut Monday night against the Royals. This comes after he served his 30-game suspension for domestic violence. Not surprisingly, Chapman received a standing ovation from Yankees fans at Yankee Stadium. The fans were in awe with him throwing 102 mph in getting the Royals out and

Fitzpatrick Needs To End His Charade

Footballology

by Leslie Monteiro - May 12, 2016May 14, 20160

It’s May 12, and Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is still a free agent. Most free agents already made their decision on what team to play for. They are preparing for offseason workouts in the NFL. It’s clear now this is a game of chicken between Fitzpatrick and Jets. It’s about who gives

Willis McGahee Stars in new E! Show Famously Single

by Russ_Cohen - May 12, 2016May 12, 20160

Willis McGahee, now 34, has decided to join the cast of Famously Single where he will learn how to date responsibly. I say that because he has eight children with seven mothers. Already in the premiere episode (will air June 14th 10/9c) he said, “Don’t judge me” when he revealed

What Will Get the Islanders Over The Hump?

Hockeyology

by Leslie Monteiro - May 11, 2016May 11, 20160

The Islanders said their good-byes to each other in what was breakup day yesterday. They are heading to the offseason with something to be proud of. They finally advanced past the first round for the first time since 1993. This is another step in their playoff development. Advancing to the Eastern Conference

Like The Islanders, Tavares Goes Down Meekly

Hockeyology

by Leslie Monteiro - May 9, 2016May 9, 20160

This isn’t surprising the Islanders lost in their elimination game yesterday. What’s surprising is the way the Islanders and John Tavares played. They both laid down. There was no fight by both of them in the Islanders’ 4-0 loss to the Lightning in the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday afternoon at Amalie Arena.