Category: Feature Stories
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The 2015 New York Mets could become one of baseball’s greatest stories ever
It’s still hard to even believe the Mets are in the World Series, isn’t it? To think about how far this team has come over the years, battling through the depths of some of the darkest times in franchise history to the point there were public doubts about the stability of their own ownership group, can…
Michael Baron
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How will the Mets align their outfield throughout the World Series?
The Mets will begin their quest for their third World Championship in franchise history beginning Tuesday night against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. But now come some difficult decisions on how to not only construct their World Series roster, but aligning their pieces in a manner that puts them in the best position to win that…
Michael Baron
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What’s next for the legend of Daniel Murphy?
The new Mr. October? History will make that determination. But Daniel Murphy’s run in the 2015 postseason is among the most legendary playoff performances in baseball history. Though this is not abnormal to see, especially Murphy who, when he’s hot he’s almost impossible to get out. But this is on another level.
Michael Baron
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The Cubs weaknesses are playing right into the Mets strengths in the NLCS
By all accounts, the Cubs came into the National League Championship Series with a young, energetic, balanced and high-octane offense. They’re a wonderfully disciplined team with a 9.1 percent walk rate, second only to the Dodgers in the National League, they hit for a lot of power, and while they had the fifth best on-base…
Michael Baron
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Is this real life?
What in the world is going on in Queens? I’m fully aware of everything that’s happened. I’ve watched every single game and then again on replay. I was in the building for Game Two of the NLCS last night. I still do not believe what I am seeing. After nine years of failure, heartbreak, dashed…
Rich MacLeod