The Baltimore Orioles broke their 19-game losing streak after defeating the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday night. They avoided their 20th straight loss with a 10-6 victory, their first win since Aug. 2nd. OrioW1es. pic.twitter.com/TEi6sowJ8W — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 26, 2021 Recap The Angels were up 6-2 in the fourth …
Read More »Rays Beat Phillies; Cruz Returns from COVID-19 Procedures To Propel Win
The Tampa Bay Rays continue to play excellent baseball as Nelson Cruz hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning to help the Rays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Tuesday night. Cruz just returned to the lineup after going through COVID-19 procedure and he also played first base …
Read More »Top Five Former Gators Players in the MLB
With the end of the MLB season on the horizon, now is a good time to start reflecting on what players and teams have had a successful 2021 campaign. Several former Gators players have been difference-makers for their teams, but these five, in particular, have shown the brightest. 1. Pete …
Read More »Rays Stay Hot; Miguel Cabrera Reaches 500 Club
The Rays, who currently hold the best overall record in the American League, add more players to their already full injury list. Despite many players out, Tampa Bay shutout the Chicago White Sox 9-0 on Sunday. Rays Continue to Overcome Adversity Injuries do not come as a surprise to the …
Read More »Jonathan India Makes Gator Nation Proud with Reds
Former Gator Jonathan India is having an incredible MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds. Since his first game in April, the Florida native has hit 11 home runs and knocked home 44 RBI. India also holds a .401 on-base percentage. His impressive performances just earned him National League Rookie of …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Take the Top Spot in the AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays are beginning a series against the Seattle Mariners on Monday after sweeping the Boston Red Sox at home in a four game series over the weekend to claim first place in the American League East standings. The Rays currently have a record of 64-42 this season …
Read More »Former Gator Kirby Snead Makes MLB Debut
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 »MLB All Star Game preview
The MLB All Star Game is tonight and there are plenty of storylines. Shohei Ohtani will start the game at pitcher and lead off the AL lineup. A lot of players have chosen to sit out. Also, the AL has won seven straight games. Ohtani to make history Your 2021 …
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