The 5 Tool Show

04/07/2016

New York Yankees

Eovaldi struggling in the second inning against the Astros. Three runs on three hits, two home runs.

#NastyNate takes the mound as the #Yankees wrap up a series with the Astros. #PinstripePride

01/23/2016

For Nationals, Yoenis Cespedes’s signing with Mets is latest loss in a long winter

A good read for those who are snowed in.

The Nationals pursued the outfielder, who took less money over fewer years to remain in New York.

01/06/2016

Tom Verducci: Why I'll never vote for a known steroids user for the Hall of Fame

A great article by Tom Verducci from Sports Illustrated.

A quarter of a century after the disgrace of Ben Johnson at the Seoul Olympics, more than a decade after the single season home run record was corrupted six times in four years (and not at all in 48...

07/04/2014

GM's build great teams. They also build the worst teams. Who is the worst GM in baseball in recent memory?

06/16/2014

Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn dies at 54

It's another sad day in baseball. RIP Tony Gwynn

Tony Gwynn, the greatest player in San Diego Padres history and a Hall of Fame hitter who of Ted Williams, died after an extended battle with cancer. He was 54. Gwynn, whose 3,141 hits rank 19th on the

06/11/2014

Baseball's Play Of The Year?

You have to appreciate redeeming plays that happen immediately when the error happens by the same player. Killer throw!

ESPN Video: Late in a tied ballgame is no time for an error, but Yoenis Cespedes made up for his with something spectacular.

06/05/2014

RIP Don Zimmer

05/14/2014

NY Mets news : SP Dillon Gee on the 15 Day DL with a strained right Lat.
Rookie SP Jacob DeGrom will take his start tomorrow vs the Yankees.

05/14/2014

Mets beat the Yankees again last night. Your thoughts on their 6 game winning streak vs the Yanks and Yankee Stadium being ridiculously small compared to Citi Field ?

05/13/2014

Miami Marlins SP Jose Fernandez to have season ending Tommy John surgery.

05/13/2014

Mets news : Gonzalez Germen to the DL and Jacob DeGrom is called up.
Welcome to the Bigs Jacob !!

05/13/2014

Mets beat the Yankees 9 to 7 in the first installment of the 2014 Subway Series.

04/24/2014

Michael Pineda ejected from game against Red Sox

Pineda ejected during Yanks-Sox game thanks to pine tar in his neck.

Michael Pineda was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Red Sox after umpires found that the pitcher had pine tar on his neck (Feinsand, April 23). Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell came out...

04/22/2014

The 5 TOOL SHOW with Tanya Mercado

New show is up and it is dedicated to Mets management and the fans. Mets fans you have been heard and shouted for.

Join Tanya Mercado, live from the empire state, where she brings her unique perspective on her home-town New York Mets, Baseball and the world of sports. Tanya Mercado writes the well-known CitiField of Dreams blog: http://Citifieldofdreams.net

04/09/2014

Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Jones voiced his opinion on fans running on the field during play, what's yours ?

04/01/2014

CitiField of Dreams

One reason why Mets fans should plead for all Mets openers to be in April.

Mets lose 9-7 to the Gnats. Quick fact: When the Mets play their Opening Day game at home in March, they have a losing record 1-2. When their home opener is in April, their record is 31-18. Can somebody please request all home openers to be in April? Thanks.

03/29/2014

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03/29/2014

The 5 TOOL SHOW with Tanya Mercado

Monday is all about the Opening Day festivities. Join Tanya Mercado from CitiFieldofDreams.net as she talks to the fans about their favorite pastime. Show starts at 9pm EST.

Join Tanya Mercado, live from the empire state, where she brings her unique perspective on her home-town New York Mets, Baseball and the world of sports. Topics for tonight: the opening day festivities at Citi Field, Opening Day denied as a holiday, David Wright puts Matt Harvey in his place and mor...

03/27/2014

Fortune ranks the World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Not for nothing, but this is stupid. You can't put Jeter on this list. He is captain of a baseball team. He isn't a president, prime minister or anything of that nature. What are your thoughts? Agree or disagree?

In an era that feels starved for leadership, we've found men and women who will inspire you -- some famous, others little known, all of them energizing their followers and making the world better.

03/23/2014

Must C: Crafty

Mets fan or not, you have to appreciate this play. Even Bryce Harper had to say, "Wow". Good job, Murphy!

3/23/14: Daniel Murphy fields a bunt by Bryce Harper and makes a fantastic between-the-legs throw to first for the second out of the inning

03/23/2014

Baseball Explained By An Australian (Who's Never Seen Baseball)

So after watching his first MLB game, an Aussie describes the sport including, "Everyone wears pyjamas. Fancy pyjamas, but still PJs."

This ignorant Aussie just watched his first baseball match. MLB Down Under.

03/22/2014

Your thoughts on the MLB Season starting in Australia ( Dodgers vs D-Backs ) while Exhibition Games are still being played ?

03/20/2014

Meet the rookie who might already be one of the best hitters in MLB

Ted Berg from USA Today is pretty much sold on Abreu.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Get ready for Jose Abreu. The White Sox' 6'3", 255-pound first baseman signed a six-year, $68 million contract this offseason -- the biggest deal ever for an amateur player -- le...

03/19/2014

What words would you use to describe the feeling of attending a baseball game to someone who has never been to one?

03/13/2014

Was Niese in the right? Hell yeah! Was this "reporter" in the right? Um...no.

03/10/2014

Mets fans, Todd Pratt will be my guest on The 5 Tool Show. Make sure you are tuning in. I will post the link so you can listen live at 9pm. You will be able to call in and chat with him.

02/07/2014

A-Rod drops lawsuits. Idiot! Guilty or realizes he won't win?

02/04/2014

Mets making an offer to Drew? Well look at who is finally ready to hit the big time. Good call, Mr. Alderson!

02/04/2014

Mets fans and Yankees fans need to tune in on Feb, 17th at 9pm. Kerel Cooper from On The Black and Nik Kolidas from Kult of Mets Personalities will be joining me to talk Mets baseball. Lisa Swan from the Subway Squawkers website and Roger Noriega from Sports Talk With The Guys will be on hand to talk Yankees baseball. It's going to be a great show to get you set for Spring Training and the 2014 season.

01/27/2014

Announcement: The 5 Tool Show will be back on the air starting, February 17 at 9pm. Stay tuned for guest announcements. Spring Training is just around the corner. Ready to say goodbye to Father Winter.

03/13/2013

The 5 Tool Show

Brian Cashman hurt the Yankees by not getting enough depth for the team during the offseason. I will be talking about this, Wright's big hits for Team USA, Valdespin and more at 9pm.

Tanya Mercado of "citifieldofdreams.com" and Kerel Cooper of "ontheblack.com": Join the experts as they discuss MLB and their beloved New York Mets!

03/13/2013

The 5 Tool Show

Brian Cashman hurt the Yankees by not getting enough depth for the team during the offseason. I will be talking about this, Wright's big hits for Team USA, Valdespin and more at 9pm.

Tanya Mercado of "citifieldofdreams.com" and Kerel Cooper of "ontheblack.com": Join the experts as they discuss MLB and their beloved New York Mets!

03/11/2013

Brian Cashman hurt the Yankees by not getting enough depth for the team during the season. I will be talking about this, Wright's big hits for Team USA and more tomorrow night at 9pm.

10/22/2012

Yankees GM on Alex Rodriguez. Is A-Rod being treated unfairly by Yankees organization? Join Tanya Mercado and Lisa Swan tomorrow night at 9pm EST to talk Yankees baseball.

06/13/2012

BlogTalkRadio appears to be down at the moment. There will be no show tonight. We will be back next week Tuesday at 9pm. Sorry for the issues. BTR has not been cooperating for a bit.