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, …
Read More »Marlins Season Preview
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 …
Read More »Former Gator Pitcher A.J. Puk Could need surgery
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 …
Read More »Jake Arrieta is a Phillie, Lance Lynn is a Twin
With Opening Day less than a month away, Major League Baseball kept track of the top 50 free agents. Out of 50 players, 48 of them have been signed. Those among the top ten were Jake Arrieta at No.5 and Lance Lynn at No. 8. Both pitchers signed this week. …
Read More »Newest Addition to the Rays’ Dugout (Spoiler: It’s Not a Player!)
With analytics becoming a larger part of America’s past time, a new collaborative effort is being implemented by a few major league clubs to help build relationships between team departments and the team itself. One of the teams that are testing it out is the Tampa Bay Rays. Over the …
Read More »Twins and Red Sox: Practice and Precipitation
Turns out I wasn’t the only one living for updates on the J.D. Martinez chase this spring. Red Sox fans came out in droves to Hammond Stadium Saturday afternoon for a chance to snag an autograph and quick moment with the star right fielder. The Twins’ spring home opened its …
Read More »Mallex Smith: Tampa Bay’s Resident Gator Fan and Proud
It’s not every day that an individual gets to chat with an MLB player about college sports. Mallex Smith of the Tampa Bay Rays would open up about not just the mentality of the team heading into 2018, but how he is also a fan of the Florida Gators. Chattin’ …
Read More »Rays’ Kiermaier Now Face of Franchise
“The best ability is availability.” This is the mentality Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier has going into the 2018 season. After missing time the last two seasons due to injury, Kiermaier is focusing on being able to stay on the field and contribute to his team for all 162 games. Kiermaier …
Read More »J.D. Martinez is ready to go with the Boston Red Sox
Miami native J.D. Martinez is ditching the black and sedona red in Arizona for the white and red in Boston. Martinez, 30, finalized a $110 million, five-year contract on Monday with the Boston Red Sox. It was reported last week that the deal had already gone through, but the Red …
Read More »Russell Wilson traded to Yankees
Yes you heard that right. Russell Wilson has been traded to the New York Yankees. No, not from the Seattle Seahawks, but from the Texas Rangers. Wilson spent 5 years with the Texas Rangers before being shipped to New York on Wednesday, February 7th. The superstar quarterback actually has a …
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