10 Sep Getting to Know J.D. Davis
Name: Jonathan Gregory “J.D.” Davis Born: April 27, 1993 (age 26) in Elk Grove, California Position: Third baseman/Left field Drafted: By the Astros in 2014 out of Cal State Fullerton, where he pitched...
03 Sep Getting to Know NY Giants Running Back Saquon Barkeley
Since New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley entered the league, he has somehow exceeded expectations, which were extremely high considering the Big Blue took him second overall in...
27 Aug Getting to Know Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso’s ninth-inning 40th home run blast in the Mets’ 11-5 win over the Royals last Sunday, moved him past the Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger for the NL rookie record. With...
19 Aug Getting to Know Daniel Jones
Name: Daniel Stephen Jones III Born: May 27, 1997 (age 22) in Charlotte, North Carolina High school: Charlotte Latin School in Charlotte, North Carolina College: Duke Daniel Jones became the starting quarterback at...
13 Aug Q&A With Jewish Music Legend Avraham Rosenblum
FAST FACTS: NAME: Avraham Rosenblum FAMILY: Wife- Gracie Sons- Max, Moe, Azi, Yitzy Daughters- Shira, Gali CURRENTLY LIVES IN: Baltimore, MD GREW UP IN: Philadelphia, PA EDUCATION: Studied World History and Psychology...
13 Aug Getting to Know Dj LeMahieu
The Bronx Bombers skimped on expensive free agents this past off season in favor of the cheaper, complementary infielder DJ LeMahieu. With a .302 career batting average (eighth- best among...
07 Aug Getting to Know Marcus Stroman
Last week the New York Mets traded two pitching prospects 24-year-old lefty Anthony Kay and 18-year-old right-hander Simeon Woods-Richardson for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman. Name: Marcus Earl Stroman Born:...
01 Aug Getting to Know Mariano Rivera
YANKEES’ MARIANO RIVERA WAS THE FIRST PLAYER UNANIMOUSLY VOTED INTO BASEBALL HALL OF FAME. HE WAS INDUCTED SUNDAY, JULY 21ST. Mariano Rivera is universally regarded as the greatest closer of all...
02 Jul Getting To Know: New York Mets Rookie All Star Pete Alonso
Three Mets, including rookie first baseman Pete Alonso, were selected to the All-Star Game, this year.Alonso will also be one of the participants in the Home Run Derby on July 8. Entering Sunday’s game, Alonso ranks second in the majors...
25 Jun Getting to Know 1969 New York Mets Legend Ed Kranepool
Ed Kranepool was a 17-year-old phenom from the Bronx when he joined the Mets at the birth of the franchise. He played all 18 of his major league seasons in Queens, including with the “Miracle” Mets of 1969. The Mets...