
James Kratch
James Kratch is the managing editor of ESNY. He previously worked as a Rutgers and Giants (and Mike Francesa) beat reporter for NJ Advance Media.
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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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Shohei Ohtani blast fells Yankees | ESNY back page
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How New York legend Regis Philbin befuddled McDonald’s employees
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Craig Carton’s new FS1 show has name, start date; remains somewhat mysterious
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Mike Francesa on radio economics: ‘Don’t see anything that makes sense anymore’
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Dodgers thwart Mets’ Edwin Diaz fun | ESNY back page
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WFAN parent company denies bankruptcy report amid financial woes
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Should Giants have kept Tom Coughlin? Mike Francesa weighs in
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Stephen A. Smith says Knicks’ ‘soft’ Leon Rose is ‘scared’ of media
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Shohei Ohtani, Angels send Yankees to 3rd straight loss | ESNY back page
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Alex Rodriguez’s NBA ownership journey may have hit choppy waters
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Mike Francesa has well-timed thoughts on ‘guy talk’ vs. ‘sports talk’
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MLB analyst says Yankees must change top prospect’s position ASAP
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Giants won’t cut Kenny Golladay. But they probably want to
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Yankees’ offense struggles again in 2nd straight loss | ESNY back page
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More Aaron Judge-Yankees contract speculation | ESNY back page
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