With a 15-23 record since the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays are quickly moving themselves out of the playoff race. Before the All-Star Break Flashback to July 11th, Cory Dickerson was representing Tampa in his first All-Star appearance, and the Rays were looking like a viable playoff contender. At …
Read More »Who’s Fighting for Those Final MLB Playoff Spots?
The MLB season is reaching its final home stretch, with each team having about 35-40 games remaining in the season. While teams on the lower ends of the standings use this time to evaluate their young talent, organizations in the playoff hunt are trying to squeeze the best baseball out …
Read More »Rays’ Blake Snell Pitches Gem in 3-0 Win Over Seattle
Coming into Sunday’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners, the Tampa Bay Rays were fading fast in the wild card race, having lost their last four games. They needed a win to avoid the sweep and a fifth straight loss in order to keep the team’s playoff hopes alive. Starting …
Read More »Gainesville’s Andrew Miller Placed on 10-Day DL by Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians relieving pitcher Andrew Miller has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians. Miller is set to have an MRI done on his right knee in Cleveland. The injury in his knee has “been bothering him for weeks.” One Of Our Own Andrew Miller grew …
Read More »Baseball Trade Deadline: Who Has a New Home?
The Major League Baseball trade deadline ended Monday at 4 pm and teams were active right to the last minute. Sonny Gray The New York Yankees now have a new All-Star on their roster. But, it was a risky move. Former Oakland pitcher Sonny Gray finished the 2015 season 14–7 with …
Read More »Adrian Beltre Latest to Join 3,000 Hits Club
The 2017 MLB baseball season added another milestone Sunday afternoon as Adrian Beltre became the 31st player ever to have 3,000 career hits. The Texas Rangers veteran lined a ball down the third base line to achieve the milestone, commencing a giant celebration. Beltre’s family, teammates and hometown fans gave …
Read More »MLB Hall of Fame Ceremonies This Weekend
This weekend in Cooperstown, New York the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame will induct its latest class. The inductees for the 81st annual ceremony include Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, catcher and World Series champion in 2003 with the Florida Marlins; Tim “Rock” Raines, an outfielder best known for his 13 …
Read More »MLB Trade Deadline Approaching
The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching; here are some players and teams that could be active. Players Available Yu Darvish, Sonny Gray and Justin Verlander are a few of the big name pitchers being discussed in trade rumors. Darvish’s contract ends after this season. It would seem to make …
Read More »Former Gator Harrison Bader Talks About Promotion To Cardinals
In an interview with Steve Russell on ESPN Gainesville’s Sportscene program today, former Gator baseball star Harrison Bader talked about his recent promotion to the big leagues with the St.Louis Cardinals. Bader played for the Gators from 2013-2015 and enjoyed a very successful career, especially in his last year where …
Read More »MLB: Rays Defeat Orioles To Take Series
The Tampa Bay Rays had a stellar performance this afternoon. After a tought loss on Monday and a close game on Tuesday, the Rays beat the Orioles 5-1 to take two of three games in the series. #Rays take the series with Baltimore to wrap up the homestand. #RaysWin RECAP …
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