The election results for the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot are being revealed on January 24th. Powerhouse Jim Thome enters his first year on the ballot with a chance to join Cooperstown. He may not have the reputation of Chipper Jones and others, however, he has a career full …
Read More »2018 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Released
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot for the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame includes Jacksonville Bolles alumnus Chipper Jones, among other palpable candidates including former Brave Andruw Jones. Chipper Jones, 1 of 19 players on the 2018 @baseballhall ballot ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/ebk7gNumJL — Photo File (@PhotoFile1) November 20, 2017 Who’s …
Read More »Former MLB Ace, Roy Halladay, Dies in Plane Crash
Roy Halladay, who pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies, died when his plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. The two-time Cy Young Award winner retired from the MLB just four years ago. Halladay was 40. Statement from the Blue Jays organization on the tragic …
Read More »World Series Shifts Back to LA for Game 6
Following a wild Game 5 of the World Series, the Houston Astros now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, after winning 13-12 in 10 innings on Sunday night. Tonight the World Series shifts back to the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for Game 6. The Dodgers …
Read More »Around Gator Sports Weekend Preview
This weekend is packed with Florida Gator athletic events. Aside from Gator Football playing in the big rivalry game against the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday; there is also Gator Cross County, Men and Women’s Swimming and Diving, Volleyball and Baseball to be played. Gator Cross country Florida’s Men and Women’s Cross …
Read More »Yankees Manager Joe Girardi Asked to Leave
Less than a week ago, the New York Yankees were one game away from going to the World Series, playing in game seven of the ALCS against the Houston Astros. While losing 4-0 and having their season end, a majority Yankee fans felt the season went better than expected. Most …
Read More »Houston Astros Outlast L.A. Dodgers in Eleven Innings
Last night, the Houston Astros topped the L.A. Dodgers 7-6 in game two of the World Series. The Dodgers maintained an early lead until an Astros homer in the ninth took the game to extra innings. From there, the game lasted not one, but two more innings. Both teams were …
Read More »Mets Need New Manager, Hired Pitching Coach in Place
After placing second to last in the weak National League East, the Mets decided it was time for a change. Their record this year was lackluster at best. The Mets went 37-44 at home and ended with only 70 wins and 90 losses. In a fan base like New York, …
Read More »The Dodgers return to the World Series after 29 years
Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros will be played in Dodger Stadium Tuesday at 8:09 p.m. How did they do it? The Dodgers are back to the World Series for the first time in 29 years. What is the difference between this year’s Dodger squad …
Read More »Astros will face the Dodgers at the World Series
The Houston Astros are now only four games from their first ever World Series championship. The Dodgers led the series with 104 victories but the Astros weren’t far behind with their 101 wins. The Dodgers have not won a World Series since 1988 and the Astros have never won in …
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