James Kratch
James Kratch is a veteran sports reporter and editor. He currently reports on the youth sports industry for Buying Sandlot and was previously ESNY's managing editor. Before that he spent a decade at NJ Advance Media (The Star-Ledger and NJ.com), where he covered high school sports, the Giants and Rutgers.
Latest Articles
How Brian Daboll used Derek Jeter to send Giants key message
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Giants manage to squeeze some Kadarius Toney drama into thrilling win
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This Giants moment was desperately needed; Jets’ flop is concerning | Week 1 thoughts
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Brian Daboll goes riverboat gambling in Giants debut | ESNY back page
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Jets running back says Mike White chants are ‘bulls–t,’ defends Joe Flacco
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Jets’ offense non-existent in ugly loss to Ravens
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Giants 21, Titans 20: Saquon Barkley, Brian Daboll star in epic comeback
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Ravens 24, Jets 9: Joe Flacco, offense struggle in ugly NFL Week 1 loss
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Joe Flacco needs to keep Jets afloat | ESNY back page
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Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo challenges Giants’ Saquon Barkley after bold talk
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Yankees slide further vs. Rays; Mets fall out of first place | ESNY back page
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Willie Mays-Mets retired number rant was vintage ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’
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NFL Week 1: New York Giants at Tennessee Titans picks, predictions
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NFL Week 1: Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets picks, predictions
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Twins intentionally walk Aaron Judge in 9th, halt Yankees’ rally | ESNY back page
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‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ podcast reunion: Mike Francesa, Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo highlights
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It’s hard to watch Yankees games. Will that create more Mets fans?
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Yankees’ Aaron Judge is starting to get Barry Bonds treatment
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WFAN caller says Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo name-dropped Mike Francesa while trying to evade speeding ticket
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Yankees sweep doubleheader vs. Twins | ESNY back page
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WATCH: Yankees’ Aaron Judge blasts 55th home run vs. Twins
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Aaron Judge’s ‘realm of reality’ may be rude awakening for Randy Levine, Yankees
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A good sign for Mike Francesa’s new podcast venture
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Giants’ Darius Slayton takes salary cut to stay. Will it pay off?
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Braves, Mets are tied in NL East | ESNY back page
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Yankees’ Randy Levine interjects himself into Aaron Judge’s free agency
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NY sports reporter reported dead (and eulogized during Yankees game) is still alive
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Giants may have just signed up for another year of Leonard Williams
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Craig Carton’s FS1 show has debuted. Some quick thoughts
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Will Jets’ Zach Wilson be healthy enough to deny Joe Flacco’s revenge game?
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Aaron Judge blasts 54th home run as Yankees down Twins | ESNY back page
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5 big New York sports talk storylines as fall battle begins: Craig Carton, Michael Kay, more
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NFL insider predicts big things for Jets rookie
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Mets’ lead over Braves is down to 1 | ESNY back page
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Mets’ Max Scherzer leaves early with fatigue, but says he’s OK | ESNY back page
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Nets’ Ben Simmons gets booed at U.S. Open, Philadelphia rejoices
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Yankees’ collapse continues vs. Rays | ESNY back page
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College Football Playoff expansion is coming, but it’s still not enough
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Giants are (rightfully) doing thing everyone (wrongly) freaks out about
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Greg Schiano’s 3rd season at Rutgers will be defined outside the lines
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Knicks miss out on Donovan Mitchell trade | ESNY back page
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Knicks strike out on Donovan Mitchell deal; Jazz trade him to Cavaliers
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Aaron Donald radio interview goes hilariously awry when real questions are asked
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Giants are keeping Darius Slayton for now
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Giants’ Graham Gano is good fantasy pick because he supports Chick-fil-A, MAGA Twitter guy says
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Yankees may finally see if Harrison Bader trade pays off
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