The Major League Baseball season is underway with Opening Day concluding Thursday night. The Tampa Bay Rays and the Miami Marlins were unable to come out with wins. Former Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford made his major league debut with the Texas Rangers, as well. Rays Lose to Rival Toronto The …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Baseball is Back
Ready, set, go. – Today, at 4:10 p.m., the Tampa Bay Rays begin their 2024 season slate against divisional rival, the Toronto Blue Jays. https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/1773376540035735937 The Rays will be without Wander Franco. He was placed on administrative leave until June 1 as an investigation continues into an alleged relationship with …
Read More »Marlins Begin 2024 Season Against Pirates
The Miami Marlins begin their 2024 season on Thursday at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Marlins are coming off their first playoff appearance in a non-shortened season since 2003. https://twitter.com/Marlins/status/1772978493493592310 What to Expect The Marlins will look to continue their magical finish to the 2023 regular season in which …
Read More »Ohtani To Break Silence Over Gambling Scandal
Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is set to address the media Monday amidst a Major League Baseball investigation into a gambling scandal involving his interpreter. Shifting Story Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani’s long-time interpreter, was fired last week by the Dodgers after he was alleged to have …
Read More »Aaron Judge Excited for New Season
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge spoke to the media on Tuesday addressing his injury, the recovery he faces and his hopes for the season. Aaron judge history Aaron judge grew up in Linden, California, and in high school Judge was a three sport athlete. The now Yankees player also …
Read More »Mike Trout: Looking to Win
Mike Trout has been loyal to the Angels, but the Angels have not provided Trout anything to be loyal to. The Angels have not made the playoffs since 2014 when they got swept by the Kansas City Royals in the divisional round. They have not been a contender since that …
Read More »A New Era in the Bronx: Soto Excited to Join Yankees
Juan Soto, 25, has joined the New York Yankees as their left fielder, marking a significant new phase in his already impressive career. Soto, known for his remarkable power at the plate, has contributed greatly to the teams he has played for over the course of his career. He spent …
Read More »Gator Baseball Alum Pete Alonso Talks Contract
Former Gators first baseman and current New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is unsure of his future in New York as he enters the 2024 season. https://twitter.com/Mets/status/1743672376007573889 Looming Free Agency Alonso signed a one-year, $14.5 million contract for the 2023 season. He made his Mets debut in 2019 after …
Read More »Former UF standout Dane Dunning lived out a ‘dream’
Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning joined Sports Scene to discuss a variety of topics related to his baseball journey. He discussed his manager Bruce Bochy, the World Series win, his dreams of playing in the MLB, his MLB debut, his approach to his starts and his time as a Gator. …
Read More »MLB: Coveted Free Agents Still Available
Major League Baseball still has some coveted free agents left on the market, as pitchers and catchers are set to report. With MLB set to commence its season on March 28, it’s rather interesting on why the market still has top talent available. It’s been a slow offseason, and given …
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