Articles by Ben Whitney

About Ben Whitney
Ben Whitney comes from journalistic stock. Aside from his brothers, rumor has that his great-great grandfather was the youngest brother of Eli Whitney and covered the earliest "rounders" games. Big Ben is also another New York Rugby Club player/pal of Different Matt, Short Matt and Junoir Blaber. He likes film noir discussions, has twin girls and took up ice hockey after retiring from rugby.

Big Ben Whitney: Trump University vs LeBron High, the Trumpster fires Insults at LeBron, Don Lemon

August 7, 2018 Ben Whitney 0

Akron, OH – If you stopped by to see me admit some hard truths about the Yankees, well, I’m sorry to disappoint. I’m not ready. […]

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Big Ben Whitney: Five Things to Watch in Giants Training Camp

July 31, 2018 Ben Whitney 0

East Rutherford, NJ: In this week’s edition of We’re Totall Screwed, Bigfoot Erotica! When Genghis Ghan and the Mongols conquered China, they wouldn’t let their people stay […]

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Big Ben Tuesday: Mets Worst Franchise in New York – Time to Trade Their Most Valuable Asset

July 24, 2018 Ben Whitney 0

Flushing, Queens: ESPN radio bloviator and former Islander goalie Rick DiPietro was asked if the New York Mets were in the worst position of all […]

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Big Ben Tuesday: Mid Season Awards for the MTM Writers

July 17, 2018 Ben Whitney 1

Helsinki, Finland: Happy All-Star Break! Our President is openly committing treason and Sasha B Cohen has members of congress publicly endorsing a program to arm […]

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Big Ben’s World Cup Special: How to Stop the Neymar Flop

July 10, 2018 Ben Whitney 0

Moscow, Russia: There has been a lot of talk about the soccer World Cup on these pages lately. If you thought I would buck that […]

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Big Ben Tuesday: Yanks, Sox Jostle for a Starter, Warriors add another Stud, Lebron Takes a Gamble

July 3, 2018 Ben Whitney 0

Stamford, CT: Hey y’all. Happy Fourth. Since I’m tired of writing about the New York Yankees and there’s nothing fighting to get out of my […]

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Big Ben Tuesday: Yankees and Mets Blockbuster, deGrom sent to the Bronx for a Haul of Prospects

June 26, 2018 Ben Whitney 1

Tampa, FL: I was lucky enough to see the thirteenth inning walk-off in Tampa, giving the Rays the sweep over the Yanks on Sunday. Way […]

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Big Ben Tuesday: Yankees Offense Underacheiving, Primed for Big Second Half

June 19, 2018 Ben Whitney 1

Stamford, CT: Through Sunday, the New York Yankees have the best record in baseball at 46-21. They are on pace to break the record for […]

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Big Ben: Ovechkin’s Bender, T.O. Snubs a Snub, Mets Yankees Ideal Trade Partners

June 12, 2018 Ben Whitney 0

Stamford, CT: Here I go here I go here I go again, girls what’s my weakness? Sorry, I was thinking about something else. We’ve got […]

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Big Ben Quick Hitters: Caps and Warriors Close In, Trump Bounces Eagles, Mets Catching Woes

June 5, 2018 Ben Whitney 0

Stamford, CT: It’s nearly 11pm and I forgot all about my weekly MTM obligation. Not to worry, it turns out I can pardon myself. So we’re […]

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