Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here and, yes, I’m a bitter Yankees fan. I’ll admit it. And that makes me hate the Houston Astros quite a bit.
But I thought I was alone. I was not. This year’s World Series featuring the Astros winning it all is the second-LOWEST-rated Series ever.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Jose Urquidy #65 of the Houston Astros celebrates with friends and family after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
And that makes perfect sense to me. No one wants to watch little micro-chip wearing Jose Altuve cheat. Simple as that.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
No one wants to look at Alex Bregman’s arrogant and dismissive face. He’s a jerk. Unlikable. Can’t watch him.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Justin Verlander is annoying, too. I get it…he’s a future, first-ballot, Hall-Of-Famer…but he also has an irritating face. Sorry…just stating the facts.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Usually I would be happy for a guy like Dusty Baker…a long-time baseball man who finally won a World Series championship after being in the game for decades. Unfortunately, Dusty, I can’t root for you in an Astros jersey. Sorry.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 07: Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros participates in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
In the end…the weak baseball commissioner needed to give the Houston Astros a much stiffer punishment after they were legitimately found by MLB to have cheated in the 2017 Postseason. MLB dropped the ball on this one…and their TV ratings paid for it. I’m Davey Mac. That’s my two cents.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Devils win again!
- Rangers fall to Islanders
- Flyers beat Blues
- NBA off on Election Day
- Knicks Vs. Nets Tonight
- Sixers play on Thursday
- Giants McKinney injured
- World Series gets bad TV ratings
Devils Win Again!
The Dave Man doesn’t want to get ahead of himself…but the New Jersey Devils may be going to the Stanley Cup Finals! The Devils won again last night as the Devils took down the Flames…3 to 2. Nico Hischier had an assist and the ultimate game-winning goal. The Devils are now 10 and 3 for the season as they are on fire early on in the season!
Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Rangers Lose To Islanders
The Rangers lost to the Islanders…4 to 3. The Islanders outscored the Rangers three goals to none in the third period to win the game.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 08: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders scores a first period goal against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Flyers Beat Blues
The Flyers dominated the Blues…5 to 1. Philly’s Noah Cates had a goal and an assist in the Flyers’ victory.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 01: Noah Cates #49 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 01, 2022 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Flyers 1-0 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NBA Off For Election Day
There were no NBA games yesterday because it was Election Day in America and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes his players and the people in general should be participating in the voting process. The NBA games resume this evening.
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 29: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a press conference to discuss Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling at the Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2014 in New York City. Silver announced that Sterling will be banned from the NBA for life and will be fined $2.5 million for racist comments released in audio recordings. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Nets
The Knicks take on the Nets in a Battle For New York at the Barclays Center.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 06: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks look on during the first half at Madison Square Garden on April 06, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
76'ers Take On Hawks Thursday
The 76’ers are inactive tonight. They take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Thursday.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center on October 24, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Giants Defensive Captain Injured
Huge blow for the New York Football Giants as the G-Men just lost their defensive captain and play-caller Xavier McKinney to what they’re calling a “freak accident” when McKinney overturned on an ATV in Cabo during the Giants’ bye week. Coach Brian Daboll did not provide a timeline on when or if McKinney will be returning this season.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 19: Xavier McKinney #29 of the New York Giants looks on during pregame warm-ups before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Astros Pull No Ratings
Well…you wanna know how many people HATE the Houston Astros? The ratings just came out and this year’s World Series is the second-LOWEST rated Fall Classic ever. The six games averaged around 11.7 million viewers. Game 6 was played opposite several college football games, including Alabama Vs. LSU and Clemson Vs. Notre Dame.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Have a great day!
