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  • Ya Gotta Believe

    Casey says it best

    It’s May 1st and the Mets are 10-21 and in last place. As a lifelong Mets fan I should know better, but in the year 2026 I still believe. It’s not that I think they are winning the World Series, but in a world where 12 teams make the postseason I think the Mets will be playing meaningful baseball in September. Call me crazy if you want.

  • The Knicks are Moving On

    This really might have been the best 48 minutes I have ever seen the Knicks franchise play. They came out of the gate and decided this series was ending in six games. The offensive numbers were great, but it literally all started early on defensively.

    Now the Knicks wait for the winner of Boston and Philly, and as weird as it sounds I think the Knicks match up better with Boston. Either way, survive and advance.

  • Spring on the High Line

    purple flowers blooming on trees while walking on the Highline in New York
    Spring has sprung on the highline
  • 2026 MLB Predictions

    National League

    Division Winners

    • NL East: New York Mets
    • NL Central: Chicago Cubs
    • NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers

    Wild Card Winners

    • WC 1: Atlanta Braves
    • WC 2: Milwaukee Brewers
    • WC 3: San Diego Padres

    American League

    Division Winners

    • AL East: New York Yankees
    • AL Central: Detroit Tigers
    • AL West: Seattle Mariners

    Wild Card Winners

    • WC 1: Toronto Blue Jays
    • WC 2: Texas Rangers
    • WC 3: Tampa Bay Rays

    World Series

    • NL Champions: Los Angeles Dodgers
    • AL Champions: New York Yankees

    Champions: New York Yankees

    Awards

    • NL MVP: Shohei Ohtani
    • NL Cy Young: Shohei Ohtani
    • AL MVP: Bobby Witt Jr
    • AL Cy Young: Max Fried
    • NL ROY: Nolan McLean
    • AL ROY: Trey Yesavage
  • Brrrr…..

    a book (Empire falls by Richard Russo), a cortado, and a pair of gloves.
    The perfect cold day remedy.
  • Perfect Diner Breakfast

    a diner breakfast with eggs, sausages, tomatoes, coffee, and toast.
    Find a proper diner, and order the perfect breakfast. Poached eggs in a cup, sliced tomatoes, sausages (split and well done), dry rye toast, and the most important coffee.