Meet The Team

Mark Rosenman is a longtime New York sports radio personality and published author and writer. Rosenman's radio career began in 1980 on WGLI "The Mighty" 1290 AM. After a 25 year hiatus, where he coached a travel baseball team which included Arizona Diamondbacks first round draft pick Mike Belfiore, he returned to the radio scene in 2007 as the host of SportsTalkNY on WLIE 540 AM. The show includes interviews with current and former players, broadcasters and other sports media personalities.

Rosenman covers both the New York Mets and New York Rangers and has made numerous appearances on ESPN, NHL Network, CBS with Steve Overmyer and on FOX with Tina Cervasio on Sports Xtra as well as on radio on WFAN.

A.J. Carter is an award-winning newspaperman, who spent 34 years at Newsday as a reporter, editor, and columnist, including seven years as the Deputy Sports Editor. He directed coverage of such events as the New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup run and the New York Yankees late 90's Championship teams. 

John Coppinger has loved baseball since he went to nine Mets games in 1979. They lost all nine. But after the Mets swept the Cardinals on the last weekend of the '79 season to avoid 100 losses, his optimism was off the charts. It led him to an internship with "This Week in Baseball" and a 32-year career in sports television. But he is best known in the online world as "Metstradamus," his nom de plume since 2005. It was then that he started "The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus," which was recognized as Metsblog's "best new blog" in 2006. That made Coppinger an award winner along with being really full of himself. He thinks Yoenis Cespedes is under appreciated and is still upset that Darren O'Day was lost on waivers to the Texas Rangers in 2009.

Jacob Kanarek’s love for the New York Mets began during their magical 1973 season, as the team’s improbable pennant run captured his imagination. However, the joy was short-lived, as the Mets quickly descended into mediocrity by the decade’s end. This dramatic fall inspired him to write From First to Worst: The New York Mets 1973–1977, a deep dive into how a team full of promise unraveled so quickly, offering fans and historians a fresh perspective on this turbulent era.

Jacob attended his first Mets game on August 26, 1979, a bittersweet day when former franchise icon Tom Seaver pitched an 8-0 shutout for the Cincinnati Reds. Despite the struggles, he has remained loyal, savoring the highs of 1986, 2000, and 2015 amid many rebuilding years. A member of SABR, Jacob is a CPA in private practice, combining his attention to detail with his enduring love for baseball and its history.

Howie Karpin is entering his 47th year in sports media. Howie has been a mainstay as an on-air update anchor at Sirius XM Sports since 2008. He has also worked for WFAN, WCBS, CBS Radio Sports, and ABC Sports Radio. For the past quarter of a century, Karpin has worked as an accredited Major League Baseball Official Scorer in New York for the Mets and Yankees. Throughout his career, Karpin has covered a number of major events, including the World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final. Karpin is a former NBA Statistician and has authored or co-authored 13 books

Shai Kushner, is a seasoned sports journalist and versatile professional deeply embedded in the world of baseball. Since 2014, Shai has been a trusted voice covering the New York Mets for BaseballDigest.com and GothamBaseball.com. Before his journalism career, he served as a video engineer for the Mets Baseball Operations department.Beyond the ballpark, Shai is a skilled screenwriter and advertising producer, showcasing his creative talents in diverse fields. A committed family man, he is raising two daughters as passionate Mets fans. Shai Kushner's journey is a blend of sports expertise, creative storytelling, and a heartfelt commitment to both his professional and personal life.

Joe LoVerde has been a devoted Mets fan since the team’s inception in 1962, following every high and low of its storied history. His passion for sports led to a distinguished journalism career that began in 1973. He worked as a reporter and editor in the sports departments of the Staten Island Advance and the New York Post, covering everything from local athletics to major professional sports.  

In 1994, LoVerde joined the New York Teacher, the United Federation of Teachers’ publication, where he spent 28 years contributing to one of the nation’s most widely read union newspapers. His work extended beyond the newsroom—he published a Staten Island bowling newspaper, wrote a youth sports column for Staten Island Parent magazine, and contributed to Bowling Digest and  Bowlers Journal, earning more than 30 national journalism awards.  

Beyond journalism, LoVerde has coached sandlot baseball for over 50 years and currently serves as Junior Division (teenage) director for Clark, NJ, baseball, mentoring young athletes.  

A true baseball enthusiast, he has also participated in Mets Fantasy Camp multiple times, winning a championship in 2019.  

With decades of experience in journalism and coaching, LoVerde brings deep knowledge, sharp insights, and engaging stories to KinersKorner.com making it a must-visit site for Mets fans.

Joe McDonald brings decades of experience in sports journalism to KinersKorner.com, joining the team as both a staff writer and webmaster. Joe was the founder and former publisher of NY Sports Day, a site he built from the ground up and led for 16 years before its sale to i15Media in 2020.

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A lifelong sports enthusiast who turned his passion into a career, Joe has covered the New York Mets since 2004 and reported on major events including the World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, and the U.S. Open in golf. His previous roles include Managing Editor of NY Sportscene magazine and Assistant Editor of Mets Inside Pitch.

Joe’s journey began humbly, evolving from a message board moderator into a credentialed sports journalist covering the biggest stages in professional sports. His depth of experience, technical expertise, and passion for the game make him a valuable addition to the Kiner’s Korner team.

Mike has been a dedicated Mets’ aficionado since 1999, fueling his passion for sports from a young age. Armed with a Master’s Degree in Sports Communications and Media from Iona University, Mike possesses a wealth of knowledge in sports production and journalism. With over a decade of experience in Mets-centric blogging, he brings a seasoned perspective to the Kinerskorner.com team.

Beyond the written word, Mike also hosts his podcast, "Just End The Suffering," where he delves into the trials and triumphs of being a loyal follower of the Mets, Jets, and Knicks. His dedication to the Mets extends beyond the majors, as he diligently follows and analyzes the team's minor league system, providing insightful stories and updates for Mets fans eager to track the future stars of the franchise.

Join Mike Phillips here on Kinerskorner.com for in-depth coverage of the Mets' minor league system and a unique perspective born from years of unwavering fandom.

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Matthew Silverman is the author of more than a dozen books. He is author of Shea
Stadium Remembered, One-Year Dynasty, Swinging ’73, Mets Essential, New York Mets:
The Complete Illustrated History, Best Mets, and multiple editions of 100 Things Mets
Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die. He co-wrote Shea Goodbye with Mets icon
Keith Hernandez, Mets by the Numbers with Jon Springer, and The Miracle Has Landed
with Ken Samelson and several others. At Total Sports Publishing he oversaw the
reference division and worked closely with the National Football League and Major
League Baseball to produce the official encyclopedias for both sports. He served as
managing editor at newspapers and magazines, as well as for the reference books
Baseball: The Biographical Encyclopedia, Total Baseball, Total Football, and The ESPN
Pro Football Encyclopedia. At present he is writing a book with 1969 Met Art Shamsky.

Scott Stimell has been collecting sports memorabilia for over 35 years. For the past 30 years Scott has successfully owned and operated Cardboard Memories which is one of Long Island’s most reputable sports memorabilia retail stores. Scott is known for his knowledge and savvy of authentic autographs and his desire to teach others about them. He is also a former consultant for JSA (James Spence Authentication).

Howard Johnson played 14 MLB seasons, including with the Mets from 1985-92. Hojo produced three 30-30 seasons with New York; and the 1986 World Series champion will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame this summer. The popular former third baseman, who also won a World Series title with the Tigers in 1984, will be a guest contributor on "Down on the Korner."

Barry Lyons played five of his six MLB seasons with the Mets, including six games as a rookie during the memorable 1986 season. He's currently manager of the Lexington Legends in the Atlantic League and will be a contributor on "Down on the Korner."