One of the coolest things about social media is we can follow any kind of event wherever we are. Being in front of a television or radio isn’t the only way to remain in the loop with a favorite sports team or a major announcement.
As long as you’re logged on to Facebook and/or Twitter, every detail about anything known to man can be found. Following your favorite team while being unable to actually watch them live is a huge benefit to big sports fans who constantly crave news and action.
Being a former Mets blogger, it was crucial for me to continually know what’s going on with New York. Everyday life didn’t allow me to sit down and watch all Mets games — although I hope one day it will. However, following score alerts and certain beat reporters gave me all the information I needed to remain in the know.
There are countless numbers of reporters tweeting out updates such as this one from Adam Rubin of ESPN New York Sunday afternoon during the Mets game:
Matthew Musico, M.S. 