(Jacob deGrom of the Mets facing off against Joc Pederson of the Dodgers – Photo by Jason Schott)
The Mets beat the Dodgers, 3-0, with all the runs coming in the eighth inning, in a thriller on Saturday night at Citi Field.
Continue reading Mets Outlast Dodgers Late After Cy Young Battle
Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark
By Cecelia Watson
Ecco; hardcover, 224 pages; $19.99
The semicolon is possibly the most divisive punctuation mark of the modern era. Just hearing about it provokes a reaction, be it love or hate, as well as being deeply misunderstood.
Continue reading BrooklynFans Of Books: “Semicolon,” A Fun Look At A Misunderstood Mark
When Brooklyn-based publisher Akashic Books published Brooklyn Noir, edited by Tim McLoughlin, in 2004, they did not expect that it would be the start of a series.
Continue reading BrooklynFans Of Books: New Installments Of Akashic Books Noir Series
(Noah Syndergaard pitching to Max Muncy – Photo by Jason Schott)
The Mets suffered a crushing loss to the Dodgers, 9-2, on Friday night at Citi Field to open a critical three-game series against the best team in the National League.
Continue reading Mets, Thor Trounced By Dodgers To Start Big Series
(Noah Syngergaard warming up on Sunday – Photo by Jason Schott)
Noah Syndergaard will be on the mound for the Mets against Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers on Friday night for the opener of a pivotal three-game series as the Mets close in on a Wild Card spot.
Continue reading Ramos Will Be Behind Plate For Syndergaard Friday Night
Sontag: Her Life and Work
By Benjamin Moser
Ecco; an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers; hardcover; $39.99; available Tuesday, September 17
Susan Sontag was of one of the 20th Century’s most towering intellectuals and noted New York institution.
Continue reading BrooklynFans Of Books: Benjamin Moser’s Definitive Take On Susan Sontag
Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time
By Ian O’Connor
Mariner; paperback, $16.99; also available in hardcover from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $28.00
Bill Belichick is arguably the most compelling figure, as he has coached the New England Patriots for nearly two decades, and teamed up with quarterback Tom Brady for a record six Super Bowl championships.
Continue reading BrooklynFans Of Books: “Belichick,” A Look At The Hooded Genius, Now In Paperback
(Pregame ceremonies in commemoration of the anniversary of the September 11 attacks – Photo by Jason Schott)
The Mets took their third straight game from the Arizona Diamondbacks, 9-0, on Wednesday night at Citi Field, as they got two-home run nights from both Jeff McNeil and Todd Frazier, plus six shutout innings from Steven Matz.
Continue reading Mets Rock Ray On Way To Passing D-Backs In Race
(The Cyclones at Citi Field – Photo by Jason Schott)
The Brooklyn Cyclones clinched their first New York-Penn League Championship since 2001 when they outlasted the Lowell Spinners, 4-3, in the deciding Game 3 of the NYPL Finals on Tuesday night at MCU Park.
Continue reading Cyclones Win First NY-Penn League Title Since ’01
(Photo by Jason Schott)
On Wednesday, Mets Manager Mickey Callaway wore a red New York City Fire Department Cap in honor of September 11 to his pregame press conference.
Continue reading Callaway on 9/11; Mets Wear First Responder Caps
