Author Archives: Aaron Yorke

Cam Schlittler is a new Yankees hero and the 49ers slay me on Thursday Night Football

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

Cam Schlittler is this newest Yankees postseason hero after his incredibly clutch performance to shut down the Red Sox and lead the Yankees to a 4-0 victory in Game 3 of their Wild Card series. It was Schlittler’s first ever … Continue reading →

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Aaron’s 2025 Week 5 NFL picks

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

I went 8-8 in Week 4 to maintain my .500 record, but would you look at that? I’m not alone in last place anymore! Thanks to my brilliant island picks of the Saints, Giants, and HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYS, I … Continue reading →

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Dodgers advance to Philadelphia, but everyone else is heading to Game 3 in the MLB Postseason

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

Man, we were sooooo close to getting the Yankees eliminated from the 2025 MLB Postseason in just two games, but we will have to wait at least one more night for Yankees fans to once again realize that we’re not … Continue reading →

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Strong starting pitching defines first day of MLB Postseason, except for the Reds

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

The first day of the 2025 MLB Postseason is in the books, and that leaves us with four teams facing do-or-die elimination games today. Boy, did that escalate quickly. We’re only on the first day of October and already the … Continue reading →

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Juan Soto powers Mets to victory in Detroit even though their pitching still stinks

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

Back when the Mets had a competent pitching staff, their series opener against the Detroit Tigers would have been just about over when Juan Soto hit a grand slam off of Charlie Morton in the top of the fourth inning. … Continue reading →

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Mets and Phillies Combine to Save National League from All-Star Game Disaster

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

The National League blew a 6-0 lead in the final three innings of Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta, but it hung on to win thanks to a perfect performance by Kyle Schwarber in the exciting new tiebreaker. I … Continue reading →

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Cal Raleigh Took a Break from Home Run History to Make Home Run Derby History

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

It’s Cal Raleigh’s world and we’re all just living in it. Not only did he become the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby on Monday night, but he also became the first switch hitter to win the dinger … Continue reading →

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Mets Can’t Handle Success and Fall Back into Second Place with Loss in Kansas City

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

I just knew the Mets wouldn’t be able to handle the pressure of needing to win one more game in Kansas City on Sunday to stay in first place of the National League East at the All-Star break. Sure enough, … Continue reading →

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Iga Swiatek Dominates the Wimbledon Final and Conquers Grass

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

There was reason to believe on Saturday morning that Amanda Anisimova was going to upset Iga Swiatek in the ladies final at Wimbledon to become champion. Anisimova had just upset the top player in the world, Aryna Sabalenka, and she … Continue reading →

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Mets Complete a Doubleheader of Disappointment While Yankees Find an Improbable Victory

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Aaron Yorke

I went into Thursday’s Mets vs. Orioles doubleheader feeling optimistic that the Mets could sweep both games and keep pace with the Phillies in the National League East. Unfortunately, the offense was very disappointing against Baltimore starters Charlie Morton and … Continue reading →

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