Normally, we’d say to save the Nintendo jokes for another time. However, the Toronto Blue Jays have fully embraced them, so it’s all fair game. Us ready for all the Kirby content: pic.twitter.com/9OPHhdTvtx — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 26, 2021 Former Gators pitcher Kirby Snead got the call from …
Read More »Ohtani & Rays Shine in MLB All-Star Game
In Atlanta, the home of the Braves, the American League defeated the National League 5-2 in the 2021 All-Star Game. On Tuesday, Los Angelos Angels dual-threat Shoei Ohtani made history, while Gator Mike Zunino hit the scoreboard amidst numerous Tampa Bay Rays contributions. Ohtani Makes History Ohtani became the first …
Read More »Rob Manfred on the State of Major League Baseball
Shohei Ohtani pitched and hit in consecutive innings, Peter Alonso defended his Home Run Derby crown, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sent a ball into orbit en route to an All-Star Game MVP. Before all the excitement began, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred addressed trending topics across baseball. Rule Changes …
Read More »Seven Gators Picked in Day 2 of MLB Draft
After the first day of the 2021 MLB Draft concluded, the Gator Baseball community saw three of their incoming signees get selected in the First Round of the Draft. With three signees already selected, there was a lot of intrigue surrounding current Florida Gator Baseball players headed into Day Two …
Read More »O’Sullivan enjoying time as pitching coach
Along with being the head coach of Florida’s baseball program, Kevin O’Sullivan recently added the title of “Pitching Coach” to his resume. After being named the pitching coach to USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team earlier this month, O’Sullivan has enjoyed his time working with some of the best college players …
Read More »2021 MLB Draft Preview
The 2021 MLB Draft starts this Sunday and will continue until July 13. Let’s take a look at this week’s top prospects and who are expected to be selected during the early rounds. Jud Fabian, OF, Florida A red flag with Jud Fabian is his strikeout rate. Fabian is a …
Read More »Kevin O’Sullivan Named as Pitching Coach for Team USA
Stars and Stripes The Collegiate National Team Coaching Staff named Florida Skipper Kevin O’Sullivan as their pitching coach. He will be joining two of his gator pitchers, freshmen Brandon Sproat and Hunter Barco. Normally a 45-man roster would typically compete against international opponents in other countries. However, because of travel …
Read More »College World Series Game 1 Recap: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
Under the lights of Omaha, Neb., the Mississippi State Bulldogs saw one of their toughest challenges when matched up against the defending College World Series Champions, the Vanderbilt Commodores. Scoring was at a premium for Vanderbilt. But the latter could be said for Mississippi State. Vanderbilt outplayed Mississippi State on …
Read More »College World Series 2021 Preview
The 2021 College World Series starts tomorrow in Omaha, Nebraska. Eight teams are split into two double-elimination brackets, consisting of four teams each. The winners of each bracket will meet in the CWS finals, a best-of-three series to decide the NCAA champion. Here is a look into the upcoming CWS …
Read More »MLB Cracking Down on Foreign Substances
As pitchers have come to learn how to improve their grip and spin rates, its effect on defensive performance has become much more obvious. The increased number of strikeouts led to a league intervention. The MLB stated pitchers caught using illegal foreign substances will be ejected from and suspended for …
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