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NY Yankees slugger Aaron Judge & LA Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani have each won back-to-back AL & NL MVPs. Judge has won 3 AL MVPs in 4 years while Ohtani has won 4 MVPs in 5 years - 2 in the AL & 2 in the NL. the1onlyaarongoldstein.blogspot.com/2025/11/judg...
Judge & Ohtani Win Back-to-Back AL/NL MVPs
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has won back-to-back AL MVPs while Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani has won back-to-back NL MVPs . ...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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I am appalled by plans to fly the Palestinian flag over Toronto City Hall. It is an endorsement of violence against Jews. This comes only days after Jewish students were attacked by a pro-Hamas mob at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Toronto Tolerates Anti-Semitism with Plans to Fly the Palestinian Flag at City Hall
I am appalled and disgusted with plans to raise the Palestinian flag at Toronto City Hall on November 17th .  Toronto is not the first city ...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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It's back-to-back AL Cy Young for Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal while Paul Skenes becomes the first Pirate to win the NL Cy Young since Doug Drabek in 1990. Will they be in different uniforms by this time next year?
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Back-to--Back AL Cy Youngs for Skubal; Skenes Become First Pirate to Win NL Cy Young Since 1990
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal earned his second consecutive AL Cy Young Award tonight while Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes ear...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Yesterday, both Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and Brewers skipper Pat Murphy won AL & NL Manager of the Year, respectively for the 2nd year in a row. But, if they had a choice, they would surrender those awards to get into the World Series.
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Vogt & Murphy Win Back-to-Back AL/NL Manager of the Year Awards (But They Would Trade Those Awards for a World Series)
For the second straight year both Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy won AL Manager of the Y...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz unanimously wins AL Rookie of the Year. Kurtz was the first rookie to hit 4 HR in an MLB game. Meanwhile, Baldwin is the first catcher to win NL Rookie of the Year honors since Buster Posey in 2010.
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Kurtz Unanimously Wins AL ROY While Baldwin Becomes 1st Catcher to Win NL ROY Since 2010
Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz unanimously won the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year while Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin took home NL Rooki...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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This evening, I saw Micky Dolenz at City Winery in Boston. Dolenz, who turned 80 this year, is the last surviving member of The Monkees & has outlived most of his peers. But Dolenz did not dwell on this as he still has some Monkeeing around to do.
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Micky Dolenz is Still Monkeeing Aound
This evening, I went to City Winery in Boston to see and hear Micky Dolenz in concert. It is the third time I have seen and heard Dolenz l...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Former MLB pitcher Steve Hargan passed away on 10/30. He was 83. He pitched with the Indians, Rangers, Blue Jays & Braves. In 1967, Hargan led the AL in CG, made the AST & was the last starting pitcher in MLB history to hit a walk-off HR. R.I.P.
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Steve Hargan Was the Last Starting Pitcher in MLB History to Hit a Walk-Off HR
Former MLB pitcher Steve Hargan passed away on October 30th at the age of 83. His death was not announced until this past Saturday . A nat...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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Former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod is the latest public figure to publicly condemn the ADL. He called the ADL's decision to monitor NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani "shockingly gratuitous, inflammatory & deeply irresponsible" but without explanation.
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Axelrod's Accusations Against ADL Over Mamdani Are Shockingly Gratuitous, Inflammatory & Deeply Irresponsible
David Axelrod, the former senior advisor to President Obama, became the latest figure to attack the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).  Axelrod t...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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It will be interesting to see if President Trump fully supports Elise Stefanik's bid to become NY Gov or if he will cut the legs from under her again. Whether Stefanik wins or loses depends on who New Yorkers hate more next year - Trump or Mamdani.
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Some Thoughts on Elise Stefanik's Bid to be Governor of NY
Yesterday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced her bid to seek the GOP nomination in next year's gubernatorial race in New York . Of cour...
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November 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Don Mattingly has left the Toronto Blue Jays after falling short of getting his first World Series ring. Perhaps Mattingly will get something else instead - a plaque in Cooperstown.
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Mattingly Leaves Blue Jays After Falling Short in World Series; Will He Go to The Hall of Fame Instead?
Had the Toronto Blue Jays got those elusive two outs, Don Mattingly would have earned his first ever World Series ring. On Thursday, Matting...
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November 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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I have disagreed with Nancy Pelosi more than I have agreed with her. But she had President Trump's number especially during the 35-day government shutdown in 2018-2019. No wonder Trump call Pelosi "an evil woman". From Trump, that's a compliment.
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When Nancy Pelosi Shutdown President Trump
A few words are in order regarding Nancy Pelosi following her announcement yesterday that she will retire after 20 terms in the U.S. House o...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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While Craig Stammen has never coached or managed, the San Diego Padres hired their former reliever to be their new manager after spending the past 2 seasons in the front office. We'll see if this keeps the Padres a post-season contender.
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Padres Hire Former Relief Pitcher Stammen as New Skipper
In what is being described as a shocking move , the San Diego Padres have hired one of their former relief pitchers and current front office...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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It took a few days, but I am $100 richer as I was able to redeem the money that I won on a scratch ticket on Saturday while visiting Concord. At least I now know I don't have to get my winnings at the store which sold me the ticket.
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Well, I Got My $100
It took a few days, but I now have the $100 I won on a scratch ticket last weekend while visiting Concord. My triumph was delayed when the...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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I understand why former MLB player & current Toronto Blue Jays analyst Caleb Joseph claimed the better team didn't win the World Series. But the better team always win. The Dodgers were better than the Blue Jays by an inch. But every inch counts.
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With Apologies to Blue Jays Fans, The Better Team Always Wins
I know we are four days removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series and more than 48 hours removed from their World Series...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Voters in Somerville approved a pro-BDS measure that calls upon the city not to “engage in business that sustains Israel’s apartheid, genocide and illegal occupation of Palestine." This both delegitimizes Israel, but the standing of American Jews.
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Somerville Voters Do Not Elect a Pro-Hamas Mayor but Approve a Pro-BDS Measure
Last night, Somerville voters did not see fit to elect pro-Hamas city councilor Willie Burnley, Jr. as its new mayor . Instead, they elected...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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The world's 2nd most populous Jewish city has elected Zohran Mamdani as Mayor. Mamdani says he will be there when the mezuzah falls. But mezuzahs only fall by force. In which case, NY Jews can expect October 7th style attacks under Mamdani's watch.
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Mamdani's Mayoralty Will Lead to October 7th Attacks Against New York's Jews
With 90% of ballots counted , New Yorkers have elected Zohran Mamdani as their new Mayor.  Mamdani has thus far earned over 50.4% of the vot...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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President Trump is "aware" of former VP Dick Cheney's death. Perhaps Trump will tell us how aware. After all, Cheney said Trump is "the greatest threat to our Republic" who "can never be trusted with power again." Too bad we didn't listen. R.I.P.
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Dick Cheney Saw Donald Trump for What He Is & Told Us but We Didn't Listen
This morning, I learned of the passing of former Vice-President Dick Cheney .  There are many who are not sorry to see Cheney go. The Nation...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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The Atlanta Braves promoted longtime bench coach Walt Weiss to be their new manager. Unlike the SF Giants who hired their manager from the NCAA, the Braves have chosen to stay inhouse figuring this year's 4th place NL East finish was an anomaly.
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Braves Promote Longtime Bench Coach Walt Weiss to be New Manager
The Atlanta Braves have promoted longtime bench coach Walt Weiss to be the team's new manager  succeeding Brian Snitker who is now part of t...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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As Tucker Carlson welcomed Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes with open arms, the Republican Jewish Coalition says, "Tucker is not MAGA". On the contrary, Tucker is MAGA. Trump wouldn't have selected JD Vance as his running mate without him.
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Of Course Tucker is MAGA (So is Nick Fuentes)
Last week, Tucker Carlson welcomed Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes on his podcast.  During the interview, Fuentes railed against "organized Je...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Canadian PM Carney's apology to President Trump over the Ontario gov't's Reagan anti-tariff ad is an act of bended knee instead of elbows up. It undermines Canadian solidarity & reinforces Trump's bad faith negotiation tactics.
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Carney Should Not Have Apologized to Trump for the Ontario Gov't's Reagan Anti-Tariff Ad
While attending the APEC Summit in South Korea yesterday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that he apologized to President...
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November 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Occasionally, I buy lottery scratch tickets. On Saturday afternoon, I won $100 but the store clerk refused to give me my winnings claiming he had no money. So why sell me a lottery ticket if you know full well you won't honor a winning ticket?
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I Won $100 on a Scratch Ticket but Cumberland Farms Wouldn't Give Me The Money
Before I retire for the evening, I would like to get something off my chest. I took the commuter rail to Concord to go to Walden Pond on Sat...
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November 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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I am disappointed the Blue Jays fell short against the Dodgers. But LA earned this title & Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned his WS MVP becoming the first pitcher to win 3 games in a WS since Mickey Lolich did so with the Tigers in 1968 vs the Cardinals.
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Dodgers Win Back-to-Back World Series Titles in Game 7 Extra Inning Triumph Over Blue Jays; Yamamoto Wins WS MVP
The Los Angeles Dodgers have become the first team in a quarter century to win back-to-back World Series titles having bested the Toronto Bl...
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November 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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The Dodgers have forced Game 7. The Blue Jays had runners on in every inning but the 2nd but only managed 1 run vs LA pitching. No CG for Yamamoto, but he didn't need go all the way. Who will go all the way tomorrow to a WS title on Nov 1st?
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Dodgers Force Game 7 as Yamamoto & 3 Relievers Limit Blue Jays to 1 Run
There would be no celebration for the Toronto Blue Jays tonight as the Los Angeles Dodgers would force a Game 7 following a 3-1 victory in G...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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With the Washington Nationals hiring Blake Butera as their new manager, at 33, he becomes the youngest MLB skipper since the Minnesota Twins hired Frank Quilici during the middle of the 1972 season.
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At 33, New Nats Manager Blake Butera is The Youngest MLB Skipper Since 1972
The Washington Nationals have hired Blake Butera as their new manager . At 33, Butera is the youngest man hired to manage a team since the M...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Yesterday, the Twins hired Derek Shelton as their new manager. Shelton led the Pirates for 5+ seasons before being fired in May. Some worry that hiring Shelton signals a rebuild. But perhaps the ex-Twins coach can build success in the Twin Cities.
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Twins Give Former Pirates Manager Derek Shelton Another Chance
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins hired Derek Shelton as their new manager .  Shelton managed the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2020 until he was dis...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:39 AM