A small crowd gathered at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday for a memorial honoring baseball legend Hank Aaron. Aaron passed away last Friday, peacefully sleeping in his Atlanta home at the age of 86. Tributes poured in from across the baseball world for Aaron. People reminisced on his achievements …
Read More »MLB Players Reject Proposal for Universal Designated Hitter
The MLB kicks off its 2021 season on April 1st, and they’re finalizing the rules now. The league informed teams on the status of a proposal for a universal designated hitter. The MLBPA rejected the proposal in exchange for an extended postseason. MLB offered a universal DH if the union …
Read More »Hank Aaron Passes Away at 86
To some, he is still the home run king. But to all, Hank Aaron will forever remain a legend. Aaron passed away this morning at the age of 86. His passing led to a wave of appreciation for his contributions to the game and the world. Hank Aaron’s impact reached …
Read More »Former Gator Dane Dunning Traded to Texas
In case you missed it: the Chicago White Sox traded RHP Dane Dunning and prospect Avery Weems for frontline starter Lance Lynn. Allow us to introduce you to @Ddunning33. pic.twitter.com/AjfkXrKkFN — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) December 8, 2020 In other words: a major trade in Major League Baseball. As reactions continue …
Read More »Indians’ Bieber unanimously wins 2020 AL Cy Young Award
Shane Bieber has won the 2020 American League Cy Young award, becoming the first AL pitcher to unanimously win since Justin Verlander in 2011. Bieber, 25, dominated the shortened MLB season. The Indians pitcher shut down opposing batters all season, posting incredible stats. He becomes the fifth Indians pitcher to …
Read More »Cora Back in Boston, Detroit Hires Hinch
Alex Cora is back in Boston. The Red Sox rehired their former manager on Friday. The Detroit Tigers added AJ Hinch as their new manager. Now, you might remember those names, and probably in a negative light. Cora and Hinch were two of the coaches involved in the Houston Astros …
Read More »MLB Announces Awards Finalists
The MLB released the finalists for the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year Awards on Monday. The winners will be announced throughout next week. MVP Talk Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, fresh off leading the Dodgers to their first championship since 1988, is …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Proud of Great Season Despite Loss in World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a heartbreaking ending to an incredible season, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series. The Rays’ had their second World Series run that left them shy of winning the championship title. The end score of Game 6 was 3-1, …
Read More »Former Gator Zunino Makes Big Plays for Rays in MLB Postseason
As many Gator fans watch the World Series, a familiar face is making major plays for the Tampa Bay Rays. Mike Zunino continues to be an influential player on the diamond, just as he was at the University of Florida. Zunino is the sole player in the World Series representing …
Read More »Future is Bright for the Braves
It wasn’t the ending they wanted, but it’s not the end for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves stunned the baseball world when they pulled ahead 3-1 in the National League Championship Series over the heavily-favored Dodgers. However, Los Angeles returned the favor with three consecutive wins of its own. The …
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