The Philadelphia Phillies had an unfortunate run with an 81-81 record under former manager Gabe Kapler. He was fired on Oct. 10, leaving the Phillies on the hunt for a new team manager. In a press conference on Monday, the team announced that Joe Girardi would take on the role. …
Read More »Former Gator David Ross Ready for Cubs Challenge
Former Florida Gator ball player David Ross was introduced as manager of the Chicago Cubs this past weekend after retiring from the MLB after the 2016 season. Ross was given a three-year contract with an option for 2023. Ross played for the Cubs for two years, starting in 2014 and …
Read More »Astros need to stop the bleeding in Washington
The Houston Astros find themselves staring down at a 2-0 World Series deficit to the Washington Nationals. But, how can AJ Hinch and Co. fight back into the series? Wake Up the Bats Jose Altuve could burn the sun. He’s been hot this postseason. But it seems like the rest …
Read More »Unstoppable Nationals on cusp of making franchise history
Who could have predicted that the Washington Nationals would be up 2-0 in the world series against the Houston Astros? A majority of that sentence would have sounded insane midway through the season. The Nationals were sitting with the same amount of losses as the Detroit Tigers on June 1. …
Read More »Nationals Take Commanding 2-0 Lead Over Astros
The Washington Nationals are off to a dream start in the fall classic. With Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander starting Game 1 and 2 for the Houston Astros, Washington would probably have been satisfied with one win. The Nationals showed why they are the hottest team in baseball defeating the …
Read More »Nationals Take Game 1 of World Series
Game 1 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros is in the books. After giving up two runs in the first inning in Minute Maid Park, the Nationals rallied to come back and fended off the hosts to take the first game 5-4. How It Happened …
Read More »Astros Trying to Win Second World Series in Three Years
As the World Series begins Tuesday night, the Houston Astros are ready to take on the Washington Nationals. The Astros are entering the World Series for the second time in three years. After an enormous walk-off win against the New York Yankees, the Astros are confident in their abilities to …
Read More »Nationals Set for World Series
Despite the chaos that always consumes Washington, D.C., there is something D.C. residents can get excited for: baseball. The Washington Nationals have gone from wild card team to postseason darlings through the month of October. On Tuesday night, the Nationals will play in their first ever World Series game. It’s …
Read More »Yankees Leave Room for Improvement After ALCS Loss to Astros
The New York Yankees offseason will be one of reflection. Their loss to the Houston Astros marks the first decade since 1910 where New York misses a World Series. Despite a thrilling comeback to almost tie the series, the Yankees fell short in Game 6. A walk-off two-run home run …
Read More »MLB proposes new deal with Minor Leagues
Major League Baseball is proposing a new deal that could reorganize minor league teams. The Professional Baseball Agreement (PBA) between the major and minor leagues expires at the end of next season. The MLB has proposed a new deal, and if adopted, 25 percent of minor league teams would be …
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