At the end of 2016, the Chicago Cubs made history. For the first time in 108 years, the World Series trophy landed in Wrigleyville. Coming off such a historic run, the Cubs are nowhere near finished. As the 2017 season quickly approaches, the Cubs are prepared to do it all again. …
Read More »Gainesville Native Plays In World Baseball Classic Finals
Tonight’s championship game isn’t only important to baseball fans, but also to Gainesville natives, as a F. W. Buchholz high school alumni will be present along with his team. After beating Japan last night 2-1, Team USA is making their first appearance in the World Baseball Classic Championship Game. The USA …
Read More »Tim Tebow Headed to Mets’ Low Class-A Team
Tim Tebow dominated the South Carolina Gamecocks in his 3 years starting at Florida, but now he’ll be stationed in Columbia, SC; playing for the Fireflies. The Columbia Fireflies, the Mets’ low Class-A affiliate in the South Atlantic League, is where the former quarterback is officially headed. Tebow will keep …
Read More »Gator Baseball Swept by Auburn, Drops Series Finale 6-5
The Gator baseball team did not start it’s SEC portion of the schedule the way it wanted to, getting swept by Auburn in their first conference series of the season. The sweep was clinched by a 6-5 Auburn win in the series finale thanks to a walk-off bunt from Tigers …
Read More »Gator Baseball Drops Series to Auburn
In what turned out to be a good old fashioned pitcher’s duel, the Gator baseball team lost to the Auburn Tigers on Saturday 2-1, giving the Tigers the series and a possible sweep if they can win the final game at Auburn on Sunday. Tiger starting pitcher Casey Mize got …
Read More »Auburn Mauls Gators In SEC Baseball Opener
The fifth ranked Florida baseball team’s SEC opener did not go as planned Friday night at Auburn as the Tigers ripped the Gators 14-3. The Gators were able to get on the board first, but an off-night from starting pitcher Alex Faedo alongside a struggling offense didn’t mix well. Forgetful …
Read More »Gator Baseball Travels to Auburn For Start of SEC Schedule
The No. 5 ranked Gator baseball team will start their quest for an SEC regular season title this weekend when they travel to Auburn for a three-game series. Florida Florida (13-5) is coming off of a big 1-0 mid-week win over top ranked Florida State at home on Tuesday. The Gators …
Read More »Former Gator and Reds Pitcher Could Miss Start Of The Season
Former Gator and current Cincinnati Reds pitcher, Anthony DeSclafani, has been scratched from his Cactus League debut today vs. the A’s due to soreness in his throwing elbow. DeSclafani left camp yesterday to head back to Cincinnati for an MRI and further examination. He struggled with this soreness in the …
Read More »Team USA Advances in the World Baseball Classic
With elimination looming near, Team USA entered Sunday desperately needing a win against Canada. After a devastating loss against the Dominican Republic on Saturday, only two options remained: win or go home. Luckily, the Americans took care of business and will advance to the second round of the World Baseball …
Read More »Gator Baseball Splits Saturday Doubleheader, Takes Series Against Seton Hall
The Gator baseball team bounced back Saturday night, winning the second leg of a doubleheader after dropping the first game to take the series against the Seton Hall Pirates. Seton Hall won the first game 3-2 in 13 innings, while the Gators took the rubber match 4-3. Florida sits at …
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