NEW YORK, NY – Welcome to yet another magical Wednesday in the year 2025. I’m gonna skip over current events and the weather (both too depressing) and get right to what really doesn’t matter all that much… Sports. We got some football, hockey, and plenty of baseball. Let’s jump in.
The Dallas Cowboys Still Suck. I just thought it was important to start with something that would lighten the mood… for most anyway. I don’t base this statement on anything other than the Cowboys really haven’t been a factor for quite some time, and I don’t see that changing while the Jones family is still running things. Much like long-tenured coaches, there comes a time when teams need a change from long-tenured owners. That said, I personally hope the Joneses reign forever in Big D. Yee-haaa!
Is Aaron Judge Going to Have the Greatest Offensive Season in MLB History? The short answer is, no. BUT, as everyone knows, he’s currently keeping it more than interesting. There have been a few monster offensive seasons, but the consensus seems to be that the one to beat in Babe Ruth’s 1923 campaign. In ’23, Babe led the league in runs (151), home runs (41), RBIs (130) and walks (170). Interestingly, his insane .393 average was not good enough for the batting title, which went to four-time batting champ, and fellow Hall-of-Famer, Harry Heilmann, who hit .403. If he stays healthy, Judge should have no problem besting Babe’s home run and RBI totals, but to stay up hitting in the .390s for an entire season is going to be a tall order, even for a giant like him. He also most likely won’t top his runs and walks (not really crucial in this question) numbers. As long as Judge keeps going like this, it’s going to be fun to wonder.
Stanley Cup Finals. I’ll keep this brief. Florida took a 2-1 series lead Monday night by walloping Edmonton 6-1. A two games to one lead is almost never characterized as “commanding,” but this sure feels like it. I’m pulling for the Oilers, but they were kinda lucky to win Game 2. Still hoping they can find a way this Thursday, but it sure seems like they are overmatched.
Jacob deGrom. I haven’t been following the Texas Rangers and former Mets ace Jacob deGrom too closely but, apparently, deGrom is showing some of his old form. He’s currently 6-2 with a 2.12 era and 74 strikeouts in 13 starts. As a Mariners fan, you’ll never find me pulling for the Rangers, but I won’t root against deGrom (unless he’s facing my team). The AL West is pretty much up for grabs and if deGrom stays healthy (a huge IF), and continues pitching like he’s been, Texas will be hanging around until the end.
Steelers Got Some QB Room. Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph are the Pittsburgh Steelers Top 2 QBs going into 2025. That’s a lot of… um… interesting personality. Though with Rodgers you can probably make that a plural: personalities. I’m sure with a lot hard work and understanding, Rodgers can mentor Rudolph right to the middle as a QB, but off the charts as a clueless wingnut. As I said in a recent comments section, I hardly ever listen to a thing Terry Bradshaw says but he was 100% right when he pointed out that the Steelers waiting around for Rodgers was undoing almost a century’s worth of “Steelers Way” lore BS. Like the Jets before them, can’t wait to see how this pans out for Pittsburgh.
That’s it for today. Buddy Diaz is back tomorrow with either a Yankees update or a full breakdown on how the Knicks are really gonna screw things up this offseason.
