Mike Esposito

Mike Esposito

Knowing that sports journalism was his passion, Mike Esposito graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications, determined to make a name for himself as a sports journalist. A New York native, Mike is both excited and proud to be a part of the Empire Writes Back team and looks forward to covering his beloved Giants and Mets. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @espo6891

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Amed Rosario #1 of the New York Mets celebrates his game winning RBI single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during their game at Citi Field on May 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Amed Rosario has been one of the league’s best in the clutch

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New York Giants. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

New York Giants: Three predictions for the 2019 NFL Draft

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Montez Sweat. New York Giants. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

New York Giants: Montez Sweat 2019 NFL Draft Prospect Profile

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New York Giants. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

New York Giants: Assessing 2019 NFL Draft Needs and Targets

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D.K. Metcalf.(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

New York Giants: Drafting D.K. Metcalf is the only way to forgive trading Odell Beckham

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New York Mets. Jeff Wilpon (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Trading Jarred Kelenic was too steep of a price to pay for Cano and Diaz

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Chad Kelly. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

New York Giants: It may be worth giving Chad Kelly a chance

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New York Giants. Ereck Flowers (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

New York Giants: A Week 2 victory hinges on Ereck Flowers

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New York Mets. Jacob deGrom (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Jacob deGrom’s no decision against the Cubs puts him on the cusp of MLB history

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New York Mets. Jeff McNeil (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Jeff McNeil’s situational hitting gives him staying power for 2019

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: David Wright #5 of the New York Mets throws to first base for an out in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals during Game Five of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on November 1, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Mets: A David Wright return is what the fanbase needs right now

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Jason Vargas, New York Mets. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Jason Vargas has officially become a bust of historic proportions

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SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 28: Yoenis Cespedes (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Yoenis Cespedes should get surgery on heel

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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Saquon Barkley of Penn State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #2 overall by the New York Giants during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

New York Giants: Saquon Barkley training with Ezekiel Elliot is strange but beneficial

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MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 25: AJ Ramos #44 of the New York Mets walks off the field after giving up a walk to Travis Shaw #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers to force in the winning run in the tenth inning at Miller Park on May 25, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

New York Mets: The internet has spoken, even Reddit is done with them

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 08: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets looks down as Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a game at Citi Field on June 8, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

New York Mets: Offensive ineptitude is putting Jacob deGrom on the wrong side of history

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