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
LIU fires Derek Kellogg, hires ex-Knicks guard in surprise move
College Hoops James Kratch
Mike Francesa reveals podcasting plans for NFL season
Sports Media James Kratch
Kyrie Irving’s Nets opt-in doesn’t seem to have solved much
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
It’s time for Yankees to start worrying about starting pitching
New York Yankees James Kratch
What a friend the Nets have in Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Kyrie Irving blinks in Nets standoff, opts in for 2022-23 season
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
WFAN’s Evan Roberts says ‘clueless’ Joe Tsai should sell Nets amid Kyrie Irving debacle
Sports Media James Kratch
Mets’ Pete Alonso, Yankees’ Aaron Judge are clear MVPs, Mike Francesa says
Sports Media James Kratch
Kyrie Irving likely ‘gone’ after Nets give sign-and-trade search permission
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Yankees just got valuable wake-up call from Astros
New York Yankees James Kratch
Kevin Durant reportedly upset Nets ‘didn’t grow to understand’ Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Mike Francesa blasts ‘sad, pathetic’ Phil Mushnick on Twitter: ‘A complete, obsessed fool’
Sports Media James Kratch
Mike Francesa on Astros no-hitting Yankees: ‘Big, big statement’
Sports Media James Kratch
Knicks’ Leon Rose offers word salad statement about NBA Draft moves
New York Knicks James Kratch
Yankees’ Aaron Judge approach signals they know something we don’t
New York Yankees James Kratch
Let’s parse what Kevin Durant said about Kyrie Irving, Nets on his podcast
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Boomer Esiason: ESPN should ‘triple’ Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo’s ‘First Take’ salary
Sports Media James Kratch
ESPN paid Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo $10,000 for this ridiculous list
Sports Media James Kratch
Ex-Jets QB believes Giants’ Brian Daboll will do ‘great things’ for Daniel Jones
New York Giants James Kratch
Mike Francesa: Yankees’ Aaron Judge isn’t home run king if he passes Roger Maris
New York Yankees James Kratch
Mike Francesa weighs in on Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman conundrum
New York Yankees James Kratch
Stephen A. Smith’s latest grievance with Nets’ Kyrie Irving makes no sense
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Kyrie Irving, Nets reportedly at contract ‘impasse,’ Knicks could be free agency contender
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Mike Francesa talking to Giants again, says they must stop being ‘losers’
New York Giants James Kratch
Mike Francesa says dominant Yankees must ask themselves this critical question
New York Yankees James Kratch
World Cup 2026: Will past train meltdowns keep MetLife Stadium from hosting final?
National James Kratch
MetLife Stadium will host 2026 World Cup games; no decision on final yet
International James Kratch
Mike Francesa still advocating for Yankees to play Aaron Judge hardball
New York Yankees James Kratch
They should shut down Radio Hall of Fame if 2 WFAN legends don’t get voted in
Sports Media James Kratch
7 thoughts on ‘Mad Dog’ Russo’s latest wild First Take rankings
Sports Media James Kratch
Jets’ Mekhi Becton issue isn’t getting any better
New York Jets James Kratch
How much can Steve Cohen’s checkbook help Mets at trade deadline?
New York Mets James Kratch
Mike Francesa: If Yankees don’t win World Series, it will be ‘devastating blow’
Sports Media James Kratch
WFAN’s Craig Carton, Evan Roberts steamroll ESPN’s ‘The Michael Kay Show’ again
Sports Media James Kratch
USFL has weird playoff scenario featuring New Jersey Generals on its hands
New York Giants James Kratch
Robinson Cano about to take Pacific Coast League by storm on Steve Cohen’s dime
New York Mets James Kratch
Sucker-punching Rangers fan gets lifetime ban from Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers James Kratch
Mike Francesa gives WFAN some Yankees broadcast advice
Sports Media James Kratch
LIV Golf rebels can use massive paychecks on lawyers after PGA Tour bans them
National James Kratch
Why Yankees should target starting pitching at trade deadline
New York Yankees James Kratch
Yankees tip hand on Aroldis Chapman plans with return imminent
New York Yankees James Kratch
Kevin Durant should put some respect on ‘Mad Dog’ Russo’s name
Sports Media James Kratch
Nets reportedly set to cave, give Kyrie Irving contract extension
Brooklyn Nets James Kratch
Yankees believe National League team is main Aaron Judge free agency threat
Sports Media James Kratch
Gary Sanchez reunion is timely reminder of Yankees’ stubbornness
New York Yankees James Kratch
SNY’s Keith Hernandez says ‘stroke’ on Mets broadcast, hilarity ensues (VIDEO)
Sports Media James Kratch