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In a year where everything is different, one constant from the past few years remained the same – the New York Yankees exiting the postseason far earlier than they expected. For the second year in a row, disappointment overcame the Yankees after a heartbreaking elimination punctuated by Aroldis Chapman allowing a game-losing home run. Although […] READ MORE
Yankees 5, Rays 1 The New York Yankees were facing elimination against the Tampa Bay Rays as Jordan Montgomery threw a 92.4 mph sinker for a first pitch strike to Yandy Diaz. By the time Aroldis Chapman threw a 99.7 mph fastball past Mike Brosseau, they had comfortably stayed alive Thursday night. The Yankees offense came […] READ MORE
The 2020 MLB Playoffs have officially begun, and it’s unlike any postseason in the history of baseball. After a pandemic-shortened 60-game regular season, a best-of-three Wild Card round will determine the first squads to advance in the 16-team playoff bracket that will end with a World Series champion. Any fair-weather fan can select the higher […] READ MORE
The overarching theme of 2020 is the differences compared to years past. That is never more evident than in the MLB postseason. Specifically, with no off days during the Division Series and Championship Series, the strategy was expected to be different than in previous postseasons. As Game Two of the ALDS between the New York […] READ MORE
Rays 7, Yankees 5 Baseballs were flying out of Petco Park in San Diego during Game One of the ALDS. On Tuesday, that trend continued for the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays. Yet despite a two-home run game from Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees could not get a lot going. One night after every […] READ MORE
Miami Marlins 2, Chicago Cubs 0 NL Wildcard Game Two Magic struck once again at Wrigley Field as the Miami Marlins continued their improbable run by advancing to the NLDS. Thanks to more seventh-inning magic, the Marlins overcame both the cold and the Chicago Cubs to win 2-0 and earn their third postseason shutout in […] READ MORE
The theatrics of a highlight-worthy play can dazzle all of those who witness it, fans and players alike. Even more special is the fielder who makes these types of plays look routine. As he maintained a business-as-usual-like demeanor during his post-game Zoom interview, while talking about his game-saving double play, it is clear that Gio […] READ MORE
Yankees 12, Indians 3 The New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians have a history of memorable postseason games against one another. In Game One of the 2020 installment, late inning home runs, come from behind wins, and rally midges were far from the expected. Rather, the anticipation was a tense, low-scoring game as both teams […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees clinch a spot in the 2020 MLB postseason following a loss Sunday’s by Seattle Mariners. It is their fourth appearance in as many years and third in a row for manager Aaron Boone. Also, it is the Yankees 28th consecutive winning season. The Yankees become the fourth American League team to […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Dodgers magic number sits at 16 after Sunday’s game with the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers lost 7-6 thanks to a late-inning homer by former Dodgers star Matt Kemp. This week has been a roller coaster ride for the Dodgers. They lost their first series of the year Sunday, which was likely inevitable. […] READ MORE
Michael Gray is a graduate of UCLA with major studies in philosophy and minor studies in finance. He did his graduate studies at CSU in San Bernardino, California for his MBA. Michael was a standout athlete from early in his childhood, through his college football days. He played baseball from ages 6-18, and 3 varsity sports in high school: Football, in which he was awarded a full-ride scholarship; Wrestling, where he was the CiF Heavyweight Champion, and two events on the Track & Field team in which he was league champion, and remains in the record books to this day.
Professionally, Michael continued his success in his 10 year Management Career, before settling in as Executive Vice-President/Private Equity Fund Manager at a West LA Commercial Investment firm.
Michael still manages a small private fund through his own company, and works with Seniors in a nonprofit organization that he co-founded, but he now spends a lot of his time watching, reading, and writing about baseball--his first love.