Desperate times, to paraphrase, call for… Ike Davis. Perhaps the most hopeful sign to come out of an otherwise desultory Spring Training for the Mets was the surprising success of young Ike Davis, son of former major leaguer Ron Davis.  The plan was not to rush him, even if it meant going with...

One of my favorite things about Sirius XM Radio — and probably the reason I got it in the first place — is the MLB package.  As most baseball fans know, it has live play-by-play of every game and the newly-rebranded MLB Network Radio (formerly XM Home Plate) on XM Ch. 175 / Sirius 210. When...

The more I watch and listen to broadcasts of other major league teams, the more I appreciate — get this — Michael Kay and John Sterling. In the last few days, as I’ve sampled quite a few games, it’s become even more noticeable how unabashed rooting is the norm for many team’s...

A new study by market research firm Brand Keys puts the Boston Red Sox, Indianapolis Colts, San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Red Wings at the top of their respective markets in team loyalty. The Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Raiders, Charlotte Bobcats and Atlanta Thrashers finished at the bottom in the index...

Five years ago, when the Yankees were scheduled to open the MLB season vs. Boston, I thought it was overkill.  Opening Day was enough, I reasoned, it didn’t have to be against Boston with all the craziness that the rivalry brings.  Plus it was coming off not only the Red Sox’s first title...