Salvador Perez, the 15-year veteran, has been breaking records and turning heads during his All-Star season. Perez hit his 46th home run Monday, surpassing Johnny Bench’s record among catchers. After the game, Perez talked about what it meant to be in the same conversation as Bench. “When I see a …
Read More »Anthony Gose, first Major League Baseball appearance in five years
Cleveland Indians right-hand pitcher, Anthony Gose, made his first Major League Baseball appearance in five years. He appeared in the bottom half of the doubleheader when the Tribe lost 4-2 against the Kansas City Royals. Gose took the mound in the top of the fourth inning and pitched 1 2/3 …
Read More »Former Gator Mark Kolozsvary Gets Called to the Big Leagues
The Florida Gators crafted a Major League Baseball talent in Mark Kolozsvary, who made his way to the Cincinnati Reds’ roster Monday night. Once Kolozsvary plays a game, he becomes the 78th Gator in history to play for an MLB team. Overwhelming Support Kolozsvary’s promotion comes after four seasons in …
Read More »San Francisco Giants clinch playoff berth
The San Francisco Giants are the first team to clinch a berth in the 2021 playoffs. The Giants had a 9-1 win against the San Diego Padres on Monday night at Oracle Park Stadium. The Giants’ performance was a surprise to many as the team had not been able to …
Read More »AL Wild Card Race Tight Down the Stretch
The 2021 MLB regular season is approaching a conclusion, and the AL wild card race is as tight as ever. With just over two weeks left in the season, there are still five teams competing for two available playoff spots. Currently, the Blue Jays lead the race while the Red …
Read More »MLB Inducts 2020 Hall of Fame Class Featuring Derek Jeter
Major League Baseball inducted Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Wednesday. The much-anticipated ceremony took place 13 months later than expected after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed festivities. Fans turned out for Derek Jeter in mass numbers, though, as Yankees …
Read More »Pete Alonso hits milestone home run
The New York Mets have experienced a tumultuous year since the spring. However, Pete Alonso, former Florida Gator and New York Mets first baseman, has continued to give fans something to cheer over. As the Mets faced the Miami Marlins Tuesday night at loanDepot park, Alonso slugged his 100th career …
Read More »Rays Continue to Win Against Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays look to end a three-game away series with a sweep after beating the Boston Red Sox 12-7 on Tuesday. But, first, let’s look at how the Rays have been so dominant against the Red Sox. Recap The Rays kept control of the game, putting up runs …
Read More »Rays look to stay hot in series vs. Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays, who lead the American League, battled the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic extra-inning win at Fenway Park on Labor Day in the first game of the final regular-season series match-up between the two teams. The Rays (87-51) are currently ranked first in the American League …
Read More »Rays Remain Hot, Take Down the Red Sox
Rays Extend their Win Streak The Tampa Bay Rays remain the hottest team in baseball beating the Boston Red Sox 6-1. With a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, it’s easy to see why the Rays hold a 7-game lead on the AL East. The Rays have won 8 …
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