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Many athletes can pick out a specific instance that changed their careers forever. Twenty-five-year-old right-handed pitcher Justin Shafer may have just had this moment for his career. Road to the Big Leagues Shafer played at the University of Florida for three years before he was picked in the eighth round …

Since the All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox have pulled away as the best and hottest team in baseball. Boston became the first team to 80 wins Tuesday night, coming from behind to win 10-7 in 10 innings in Toronto. https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1027028972301963264 “It’s really good,” Boston first baseman Mitch Moreland, who …

The Rays start their last series of their current 9-game homestand tonight by welcoming in the Baltimore Orioles tonight. Players enjoyed a rare ‘home’ off day yesterday where they got the chance to not travel and stay in their own homes, and will look to end their 3-game losing streak. Here …

On a sunny Sunday afternoon in front of 50,000 spectators in the city where baseball was born, Chipper Jones joined the legends of baseball. Larry Wayne Jones Jr., better known as Chipper, was officially inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York during yesterday’s induction ceremony. https://twitter.com/baseballhall/status/1023634989911625728 During …

New York Mets Double-A affiliate outfielder Tim Tebow, has a broken hamate bone in his right hand and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Tebow injured the hand in Friday night’s game when his Binghamton Rumble Ponies lost 10-3 to the Trenton Thunder. Tebow made a lot …

Manny Machado has gotten off to a flying start for his new team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. In three games, Machado has batted .385 and has an on-base percentage of .467. Machado Joins the Dodgers Recently, Machado joined the Dodgers via a trade from the Orioles on Wednesday night. In …

St. Petersburg was the site of an all-Florida weekend series of MLB action.The Miami Marlins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays two games to one on the road. The Rays, however, are riding momentum after taking the third game of the series 6-4 on Sunday. No quit. #RaysWin RECAP // https://t.co/8vsAgQAQIu …

The MLB All-Star break is over. The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins are welcoming back in-state baseball with a three-game series from Tampa Bay. This team doesn't quit. This second half will be just as fun as the first. #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/Qgzvx2W7qs — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 19, 2018 …

The 89th MLB All-Star Game took place in the nation’s capital on Tuesday night, and although the fourth of July was two weeks ago now, there certainly were plenty of fireworks on display in this one. Both Teams Combine To Break MLB All-Star Game HR Record Houston Astros’ teammates Alex …

Last night, Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals gave a thrill at the Home Run Derby in Washington, D.C. Harper hit a total of 45 home runs, winning the trophy in his home field. In an interview before the Home Run Derby, Bryce Harper stated, “I’m looking forward to tonight …