Baseball

After acquiring Giancarlo Stanton just a few months back, the pressure was on as fans expected much of him on Opening Day. Being the elite player he is, Stanton didn’t just prove to the fans he’s capable of wearing a Yankee jersey, but to the nation as a whole. Historic …

The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins got off to slow Opening Day starts. While the Rays would come back in dramatic fashion against the Red Sox, the Marlins didn’t do enough to beat the 2016 World Series champion Cubs. Rays vs. Red Sox The Red Sox were in control …

For baseball fans, today is long overdue. Today is Opening Day for the 2018 baseball season. The New York Mets will be hosting the 8th game of the new season against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets haven’t really been the same since their World Series loss to the Kansas …

The 2018 MLB regular season kicks off Thursday March 29th with a number of exciting matchups. Among those is the Toronto Blue Jays’ home opener against the New York Yankees at 3:37 p.m. The game will be the first in a four game series to start the season for the …

There’s never been a shortage of talent on the Florida baseball team. But, one former Gators’ name is now on a big league roster. Bobby Poyner, who pitched at the McKethan Stadium from 2012-2015, is a new member of the Boston Red Sox. Bobby Poyner Before the Pros Poyner was …

The Tampa Bay Rays begin their 20th season in Tampa on Thursday. The team’s first series will be against the Boston Red Sox at home. First pitch for Thursday’s game is 4:10 p.m. A Different Rays Team In the 2017 campaign, Tampa Bay was led on offense by Corey Dickerson, …

It’s no surprise that the Miami Marlins had a less than desirable season last year. It’s old news, it’s relevant to the challenges that lay ahead for the organization. With new trades, new ownership and the team looking to improve on their 2017 record of 77-85 (.475), second place national …

After being shut down last week with bicep soreness according to multiple reports, the Oakland A’s top prospect, A.J. Puk might need surgery. According to multiple reports, he was recommended by Dr. James Andrews to undergo Tommy John surgery. Puk reportedly had bicep soreness last week and concerns quickly arose that he …

The second ranked Florida baseball team (22-5) has now defeated the Florida State Seminoles (20-6) on seven consecutive occasions following a 1-0 win in Jacksonville Tuesday night. Jack Leftwich, Jordan Butler and Michael Byrne each put forth a stellar performance on the mound to combine for the shutout. Kevin O’Sullivan’s …

In state rivals, Florida and Florida State will be playing in Jacksonville Tuesday night for their neutral based meeting. The No.2 Gators head into the game with a 21-5 over all record. Similarly, the No.7 Seminoles have a 20-5 over all record. This week the Gators are showing what’s in …