Derek Jeter Joins BetMGM’s Team of Legendary Ambassadors

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by Sportsologist - July 14, 2025July 14, 20250

JERSEY CITY, NJ (July 14, 2025) – BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, today announced a multiyear partnership with baseball legend and five-time World Series champion Derek Jeter. As BetMGM’s newest brand ambassador, Jeter will appear in upcoming national marketing campaigns including the “Legendary Plays” spot, scheduled to premiere Tuesday,

Mets Need to Pick Up Their Play

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by Russ_Cohen - May 23, 2025May 23, 20250

People kept telling me not to worry about the Mets. They were and will continue to be fine. They’re a good team with some flaws that have come up and that’s one of the reasons the Philadelphia Phillies were able to catch them. If you’re just waking up, the Mets

Roku Baseball Was Acceptable

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by Russ_Cohen - May 11, 2025May 11, 20250

I wanted to see how Roku Sunday Baseball was going to do, and it was acceptable but not as good as a New York Mets broadcast. This broadcast was easy to matchup to a Mets broadcast and right out of the gate the sound was a bid muddled. It seemed

Mets Starters Going Six or More Innings is the Key

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by Russ_Cohen - May 3, 2025May 3, 20250

When Clay Holmes went six innings. He was one of the few Mets starters to do it this year and that was nice to see. So far, Holmes is making a smooth transition but it’s early in the season and there will always be ups and downs. Kodai Senga pitched into

Has The Sweet Spot Changed with the Torpedo Bats?

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by Russ_Cohen - March 31, 2025March 31, 20250

The sweet spot has long been talked about regarding baseball bats. Since sometime in 1919, bats have all been one piece and certain measurements. That hasn’t changed but the science behind them has. I interviewed Professor Lloyd Smith, who leads WSU’s Sports Science Laboratory. “My first thought was smoke and

Russ’s Rants – – Manfred Reviewing Pete Rose Case is For Show

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by Russ_Cohen - March 6, 2025March 6, 20250

Every few years there is talk about overturning the Pete Rose case. That happened while he was alive and now posthumously. Rob Manfred wants to give the appearance of being fair but in this case there’s no reason to do that. The Dowd report stands on its own. Fay Vincent

Life Lessons With Clint Hurdle

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by Matthew Blittner - January 13, 2025January 13, 20250

Whoever said we could only ever talk about hockey in this column? Certainly not me. Nor did my Editor. So, today, we’re going to jump sports to the world of baseball as we learn some valuable lessons from former MLB Manager, Clint Hurdle, who is now also an Author! First, for

Mets Shopping List in Free Agency

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by Russ_Cohen - October 29, 2024October 29, 20240

Here is my plan for David Stearns. He is the front office. Well, the biggest part of it since there is still no general manager. I don’t believe that Pete Alonso wants to return to the New York Mets. So, I won’t be upset if he doesn’t return. I won’t blame

HEADLINE: Ali The Anthem Singer Checks Devils Off Her List

by Matthew Blittner - October 19, 2024October 19, 20240

More than just the players on the ice perform during a hockey game. In fact, there are a whole bunch of aspects that go into a live professional sports event; more than just the players. Although, the players are the main attraction. Or, at least, they are in the eyes

Mets vs. Dodgers – – A Few Key Points

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by Russ_Cohen - October 12, 2024October 12, 20240

The New York Mets are on a nice run and it continues in the NLCS. I’ve been getting many messages and texts from various folks talking about how it’s the Mets year. I see where that’s possible, but I must take that a series at a time. That’s how I’m