The Mets Grabbed Headlines for the Wrong Reasons on Trade Deadline Day

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by Russ_Cohen - August 1, 2018August 1, 20180

When the Mets decided they could compete next year and that’s why weren’t trading Jacob deGrom or Zack Wheeler, they promptly went out and lost 25-4 to the Washington Nationals. The likelihood of the Mets signing Jacob deGrom to a team-friendly deal after the season he’s having is the longest of

Red Sox vs Yankees

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by Harvey Frommer - July 31, 2018July 31, 20180

Throughout the 2018 season, the Yankees and the Red Sox have kept their eyes on the ball and the standings as baseball’s greatest rivalry plays out again. Coming up another series between the two rivals, another head to head confrontation in the “blood feud.” Way back then, as the story goes,

Things You Probably Never Knew About the Yankees

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by Harvey Frommer - July 24, 2018July 31, 20180

The franchise is right up there as one of the most famous in sports. Probably more books and articles have been written about it than any other baseball team. Yet, there is always something new to learn about the Bronx Bombers so read on. Yankees A reference with the name "Yankees”

Losing the Superstar Ballplayer

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by Russ_Cohen - July 16, 20180

The worst part about sports is when a fan knows they’re losing a great player. Baltimore Orioles fans know that Manny Machado will be wearing a different uniform after the MLB All-Star break. Pittsburgh Pirates fans know the pain. Kansas City Royals do, so many do across a lot of different

13 Things You Probably Did Not Know About Jackie Robinson

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by Harvey Frommer - July 12, 2018July 31, 20180

With hype and hullabaloo in the air over the 2018 All Star Game and all of its sidebars, my thoughts somehow turn to Jackie Robinson, a six-time all star and my all-star of all stars. Much is known about him, but there are quite a few things that are not.

Q&A with the Legendary Lois Youngen

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by Russ_Cohen - July 11, 20180

Bio: 18-year-old catcher Lois Youngen joined the league as a veteran receiver and showed a great deal of ability. She was a catcher and outfielder for the Fort Wayne Daisies and South Bend Blue Sox from 1951 through 1954. After playing ball, she attended college, received her Ph. D., and

Baseball Slugger David Ortiz Named TOPPS NOW® Lead Scout & Topps Spokesperson

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by Russ_Cohen - June 15, 20180

David Ortiz’s vast baseball knowledge, discerning eyes, and flair for the moment made him the perfect candidate for a new role at The Topps Company. Topps, the exclusive trading card partner of Major League Baseball, is excited to announce Ortiz as a spokesperson and TOPPS NOW® lead scout. In this role,

FENWAY PARK FLASHBACK

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by Harvey Frommer - June 13, 20180

The joy and passion and full houses and winning ways now on parade at Fenway Park all are a sharp contrast to the way things once were at the little ballpark in most of the 1960s. There are still those around who recall that time, some with mixed emotions. Sam Mele: I

The Mets Conundrum – – They Need a New Hitting Coach

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by Russ_Cohen - June 11, 2018July 11, 20180

I never thought I’d have to write this article. The Mets should fire Pat Roessler. I’ll pause and wait for a second. Now that you’re composed you can see this is the right decision. The job of a hitting coach is to connect with the entire team and make hitters better.

The MLB Strikeout Epidemic

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by Russ_Cohen - June 8, 2018July 11, 20180

Have the 2018 pitchers gotten so much better than their predecessors? Is this why they’re striking out batters at a record pace? Or is it the “launch angle” that is destroying the fabric of the game? Back in the day, a player like Dave Kingman would get destroyed for a season