With Giancarlo Stanton Yankees Smell Dynasty

Giancarlo Stanton (Image: Getty)

The Yankees did their best over the weekend to break the internet when news surfaced of Giancarlo Stanton joining the Evil Empire.  

Derek Jeter, the new face of the Miami Marlins, as CEO and part owner, pulled the trigger on trading the team’s biggest name to the team he led to five world championships as their captain.   Continue reading “With Giancarlo Stanton Yankees Smell Dynasty”

Give VCU Some Time, They’ll Figure It Out

Baseline Perspective | VCU
VCU senior guard Jonathan Williams (10) goes up to take a shot past Seton Hall. (Image credit: AP Photo/Mel Evans)

VCU had one more chance to secure a quality nonconference win with their visit Saturday to Newark, New Jersey. The Rams were winless in four games which could have been resume-builders, their 90-67 loss to Seton Hall extended that streak to five.   Continue reading “Give VCU Some Time, They’ll Figure It Out”

Three Takeaways From Seton Hall’s Win Over VCU

Baseline Perspective | Seton Hall
Seton Hall senior guard Khadeen Carrington (Image Credit: The Associated Press)

Seton Hall continued their strong start to the season with statement win over VCU. The opening game of the 2017 Never Forget Tribute Classic was a forgettable one for VCU. On a snowy Saturday, here are my three takeaways from press row at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey: Continue reading “Three Takeaways From Seton Hall’s Win Over VCU”

Seton Hall Rolling Towards Conference Play

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Seton Hall senior Angel Delgado (Image Credit: Twitter: @SHUTickets)

No one has to remind Seton Hall about the lofty expectations surrounding this team. Since the start of the season, all the Pirates have done is go about their business of winning ballgames and taking names.  

The Big East conference schedule is four games away for Seton Hall, but they look like they’re ready to start now.   Continue reading “Seton Hall Rolling Towards Conference Play”

Nets Do It Again With Impressive Trade for Jahlil Okafor

Baseline Perspective | Jahlil Okafor
Jahlil Okafor (Image credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports)

Jahlil Okafor wanted a new home with more playing time, the Brooklyn Nets said come on down.

Okafor  got his wish on Thursday, when reports surfaced that the Philadelphia 76ers will trade Okafor, Nik Stauskas and a 2019 second-round pick to the Nets in exchange for forward Trevor Booker. Continue reading “Nets Do It Again With Impressive Trade for Jahlil Okafor”

Resilient Jets Showing Plenty of Growth Under Todd Bowles

Baeline Perspective | Todd Bowles
Jets head coach Todd Bowles has team pointed in right direction. (Image Credit: SI.com)

When it comes to rebuilding the New York Jets, Todd Bowles is all about respecting the process. He’s also about making sure the team message of growth gets across to his players.

It should be no surprise that Bowles, after the Jets’ 38-31 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, made sure in his press conference to keep the emphasis on his team’s growth. Continue reading “Resilient Jets Showing Plenty of Growth Under Todd Bowles”