Author: Matty Wheelz
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The New York Giants Hit a Bullseye with Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart is a New York Giant, and if you read my pre-draft blog a few weeks ago, you may remember that I did not particularly want that to happen. But things change, and so do people. I have changed. I absolutely love the move to get Dart for my New York Football Giants. The… Read more
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Ballpark Bucket List: The Best and Worst MLB Stadiums
The ultimate accomplishment on my bucket list is to see all baseball stadiums in the United States. It has been my goal for decades and will continue to be my goal until I finally complete it. As it stands right now, I have seen 21 baseball stadiums, but 5 of them are now retired ballparks.… Read more
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Managing the Show: Rebuilding and Relocating (Chapter 3)
Welcome back to Chapter 3 of Managing the Show! Chapter 2 left off with the dismal end results of season 1 but touched on a glimmer of hope for the future. A potential core has emerged for the next wave of A’s baseball, but there is a serious lack of power at the plate and… Read more
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It’s Time for the New York Mets to Name a Captain
The New York Mets, as a franchise, are on the rise, and they have been for years. Steve Cohen bought the team in late 2020 and his first official season in charge was 2021. One of the first moves in his tenure was a groundbreaking trade to acquire Francisco Lindor, who has been a fixture… Read more
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The New York Giants Are On The Clock…
The 2025 NFL Draft is quickly approaching. And as Thursday night draws nearer, there are plenty of questions on how the draft will pan out for every single team in the league. But as a New York Giants fan, it is my duty to highlight the ideal draft scenario for them in such a pivotal… Read more
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Managing the Show: The Pride of Sacramento (Chapter 2)
It is day 1 of my tenure with the Athletics and I have immediate business to take care of. I made sweeping hires to my scouting and analytics teams, held a very productive town hall for internal employees of all ranks and addressed the wonderful fans of the team. I promised a very bright future… Read more
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Pete Alonso is a Man on Fire
Pete Alonso is arguably the hottest hitter on the planet right now, and he is the main reason the New York Mets currently sit at the top of the NL East with a 9-4 record. I told you all in my Opening Day blog that a power surge was around the corner and my prediction… Read more
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Move Over Wayne – The NHL Has a New Goal King
Alexander Ovechkin has overtaken Wayne Gretzky as the best goal-scorer in the history of the NHL today. By scoring his 895th career goal today against the New York Islanders, Ovechkin now stands all alone in the record books. The superstar Left Winger, with his historic slap shot power and accuracy, has scored 40+ goals in… Read more
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Managing the Show: The Big Decision (Chapter 1)
Welcome to the first ever installment of a brand new video game blog series. To give you a quick elevator pitch on what I am doing here, I will be selecting a lucky team to launch a “franchise” with in MLB The Show 25. The team will be built entirely by me, and every season… Read more
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From the Lab to the Diamond: Torpedo Bats Explode onto the Scene
The Opening Weekend of baseball has come and gone and while some teams remain winless, undefeated, or right at .500, the primary story is coming from the Bronx. The power surge in the opening series for the Yankees has raised some eyebrows and created a wave of questioning across all fanbases and teams. Why you… Read more