Welcome to the first installment of Perspective Picks! I will be doing these write-ups as much as possible, but you can follow all my MLB best bets on Action Network (username rdc2697). Best MLB Bet Today: Miami Marlins (-135) vs. New York Mets Sandy Alcantara is One of the Best There are few things more […]
Month: June 2022
What’s behind Gleyber Torres’ resurgence?
Among the great storylines of this Yankees season has been the resurgence of second baseman Gleyber Torres. Torres, 25, has had a rough couple of seasons. The pandemic-shortened 2020 season nearly derailed Torres’ once promising career. He admitted to getting a little out of shape after spring training was stopped and had a difficult time […]
Father’s Day: Losing a Dad, chasing the captain and a little boy that binds the two
The year is 2013, New York Yankees Captain Derek Jeter is in my hometown of Scranton, Pa., on a rehab assignment with the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders. The city is at a fever pitch. The local newspaper is tracking Jeter sightings. And I’m a month away from losing my father. My Dad, Les Williams, Sr., was […]
MLB All-Star Game: Vote now for Your Yankees
MLB rolled out the ballots for this year’s MLB All-Star Game, which will be held July 19 at Dodger Stadium. Fans can vote up to five times per day until June 30 on mlb.com. We know Aaron Judge will be there. He’s the far and away the AL MVP. Each at-bat is must-see TV. So […]