Baseball

After a less than satisfactory 2020 season, Fransico Lindor is looking ahead to a new start with a new team; the New York Mets. Great Expectations Lindor enjoyed his first time taking the field with the Mets. “I’ve heard nothing but good things about this group of guys, and I …

There’s not much that can phase pitcher Jameson Taillon. He survived a battle with cancer in 2017. Then, the Pirates’ righthander underwent his second Tommy John surgery, forcing him to miss the entire 2020 season. He was then traded on Jan. 24 from Pittsburgh to the Yankees. Taillon met with …

Despite being just 65 miles down the road, the Gators and the Osprey’s from North Florida have not met for a game since 2019. The two will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday in a home and away series beginning in Jacksonville with the first pitch set at 6:05 p.m. at …

Stephen Strasburg has only pitched five innings since winning the 2019 World Series MVP. After undergoing surgery to repair carpal tunnel syndrome in his right wrist, the Washington Nationals star pitcher is ready for 2021. Strasburg regrets participating in Summer Camp Due to COVID-19, MLB players were unaware of when …

Corey Kluber looks to energize his career with the Yankees after recovering from a shoulder injury last year. Now, it’s a matter of whether he will be able to bounce back into his former athletic shape while working with a new team and coaching staff. The Injury In late July …

Free baseball was on display for the first time ever at Florida Ballpark on Saturday afternoon. Top-ranked Florida could not hold on against number 21 Miami, despite an early lead. The series between the two Florida foes is now tied at 1-1 going into Sunday’s tiebreaker. Early on, it was …

Two hours and 42 minutes. That is how long it took before the delayed opening of the Florida baseball season finally began.  Last season, the Gators pulled off a three-game sweep over the Miami Hurricanes. This weekend, the number one ranked Gators started that possibility again with a 7-5 win …

The Chiefland Indians Roll to victory with a 19-0 win over the Bell Bulldogs. Last Tuesday night the Chiefland Indians had their opening game of the 2021 season against the Bell Bulldogs. The crowd came out strong and there was that nervous excitement that filled the air at the ballpark. …

Eastside varsity baseball suffered a 10-0 run rule loss in five innings against Gainesville High School in their first home game of the season. Eastside’s Home Opener Gainesville High School started off the first inning strong, testing Eastside pitcher Yawuum Acaad. When Eastside got their chance to fight back, in …

It’s been a long time coming. What may have been the longest offseason for college baseball in recent memory has now concluded. Florida Gator baseball is back. The undisputed number one  ranked Gators host their first game ever in the brand new Florida Ballpark against rival Miami on Friday. Offseason …