The Dodgers Are Your World Series Champions

by | Oct 31, 2024 | Baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers have defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 in the World Series to clinch their 8th World Series title.

In a game where it seemed it was going to go to the Yankees, the Dodgers were able to overcome a five run deficit and eventually take the lead. The Dodgers went the distance with the Yankees.

Freddie Freeman has been named the World Series MVP after a historic performance that he put on. Freeman hit a home run in four games of the World Series, including a 10 inning grand-slam in game one of the series.

Now the Dodgers have themselves a chance to go back-to-back considering many of their injured players will return the following season.

As for the Yankees, the question is whether Juan Soto will return to the Yankees or if he will play elsewhere next season. 

Yankees Stay Alive Another Day

by | Oct 30, 2024 | Baseball

The New York Yankees live to fight another day as they were able to garner their first victory of the series defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4. The Yankees now trail the series 3-1 against the Dodgers.

In a must win situation, The Yankees were guided by a grand slam by Anthony Volpe, a home run by Vernon Wells, and a three run home run by Gleyber Torres helped the Yankees stay in the series.

The Dodgers who have had the upper hand for most of the series, have lost the first game this series. The Dodgers have been guided by Freddie Freeman who has hit a home run in every single game of the series thus far, including a 2 run home run in the first inning. Will Smith also provided a home run in the 5th.

The Yankees saw some hope when Aaron Judge provided a single, allowing Juan Soto to score. Judge, who has been one of the favorites for the AL MVP all season, has struggled in this postseason.

The Yankees now move on to game 5 as they host the Dodgers at Yankee Stadium at 8:08 P.M.

Jets Fall to Patriots in Foxborough

by | Oct 28, 2024 | Football

The New York Jets were defeated by the New England Patriots 25-22 on Sunday, October 23rd in a divisional matchup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The New York Jets continue their losing streak at 5 games, with their last victory coming back in September against the Patriots, leaving them with a 2-6 record. The New England Patriots have ended their six game losing streak by defeating their division rivals, leaving them with a 2-6 record.

For the Jets, Quarterback Aaron Rodgers went 17-28 with 233 passing yards and two touchdowns to Tyler Conklin and to Xavier Gipson. Rookie running back Braelon Allen converted 1 touchdown along with 32 rushing yards on the ground.

For the Patriots, Jacoby Brissett came in for rookie quarterback Drake Maye after sustaining a concussion. Brissett went 15-24 with 132 passing yards. Maye provided a rushing touchdown before exiting the game. Rhamondre Stevenson went for 48 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Stevenson provided the touchdown to seal the game for the Patriots.

The Jets will be hosting their next matchup against the 6-2 Houston Texans on a Thursday night primetime Halloween matchup on October 31st.

Can The New York Mets Bring Back The Magic?

Can The New York Mets Bring Back The Magic?

by | Oct 26, 2024 | Baseball

After being eliminated in game 6 of the NLCS, The New York Mets season has officially come to an end.

In a season that seemed as if it was over from the start after a 0-5 record at the beginning of the season and a 22-33 record at one point, the Mets finished the season with a 89-73 record.

The Mets now have the priority to figure out who they will sign in the offseason as a few of their players on the roster are becoming free agents, and to also seek some stars in the free agent market.

One notable free agent from the Mets lineup is Pete Alonso. Alonso, 4-time all-star, was one of the key players in the postseason for the Mets who hit 4 home runs and 10 RBI’s in 13 games.

Another Mets player entering free agency is Sean Manaea, who was deemed as the Mets Ace pitcher. Manaea, who was 12-6 for the season, had a 3.47 ERA for the season and a total of 184 strikeouts in the season.

The question is now will the Mets be able to keep the magic going after what seemed as a dream season for the franchise.

Where The New York Giants Stand

Where The New York Giants Stand

by | Oct 25, 2024 | Football

After a 28-3 defeat to Division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, the New York Giants sitting at a record of 2-5 and are 4th in the NFC East.

Head coach Brian Dabol, in his third season, has been struggling to keep the team in contention two seasons removed from their last playoff berth.

The Giants came off a rough off-season that involved the loss of Pro Bowl running back Saquon Barkley after he left to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles.

During their last game, quarterback Daniels Jones was pulled to the bench, and was replaced with Drew Lock. Currently the Giants are facing a tough situation regarding quarterbacks. The current quarterbacks for the Giants are Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, and Tommy Devito.

Drew Lock, a former Denver Bronco and Seattle Seahawk came in for the rest of the game, but could not help the Giants get back in the game. Tommy Devito, who solidified himself as a fan favorite and hometown hero after going on a short little win-streak last year.

The next matchup will have the Giants flying to Acrisure Stadium for a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a primetime game on Monday, October 28th