In 2002, Disney released the American sports drama The Rookie into theaters. Audiences were captivated by the real-life story that took place in 1999 of Jim Morris, a then 35-year-old high school science teacher and baseball coach who was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers as a left-handed pitcher more than fifteen years prior. Morris’ dream of pitching in the major leagues was halted by a...
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After months of rumors of A-Rod’s interest, Scott Sosnick from Variety has disclosed that the London based Reuben Brothers are now interested in putting their hat in the ring. BREAKING: @Sportico Exclusive: Reuben brothers, with a combined net worth of $14 billion, exploring bid for @Mets https://t.co/q8KXfq4cAP #SportsBiz #MLB pic.twitter.com/Brdkq3Kczj — Scott Soshnick (@soshnick) June...
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Major League Baseball’s continued non-starter proposals and incessant stalling tactics finally came to fruition on Monday evening with the MLB Players’ Association rejection of the league’s final offer, leaving the fate of the 2020 season in the hands of Commissioner Rob Manfred. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported shortly after the union’s rejection that a...
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Major League Baseball plans to implement a 60-game season after failing to reach a resumption of play agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Association. Many proposals with different dates, ideas and financial numbers were sent back and forth between MLB and the MLBPA for more than a month, but what will the upcoming season consist of and how will it affect the New York Mets? When...
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Early on Monday, it was disclosed that business tycoon, Mike Repole was joining the consortium headed by Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez to buy an undisclosed equity position in the New York Mets. Repole, who’s credited with propelling Vitaminwater into one of the world’s top enhanced beverages by sales volume, is a lifelong Mets fan and a product of Queens and St. Johns...
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When I was a kid, one of the biggest highlights of my day was the unmistakable tune from the Mister Softee truck. I could hear it from a couple of blocks away and it was my signal to run inside and ask my mom if I could get money for ice cream. If she was in a good mood she’d grab her purse and hand me a couple of dollars and told me to make sure I got something for my little sister. That...
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