Tonight, the Tampa Bay Rays (43-37) are set to take on the Boston Red Sox (45-35) in the second game of a three-game series. After coming off of a five-game winning streak, the Rays were shut out in a 4-0 loss in the first game of the series to their …
Read More »A look at the AL East
As the 2022 MLB season starts on Thursday, the American League East begins what should be another tight divisional race. With three teams in the top-10 of MLB’s power rankings, and a fourth at No. 11, the AL East should be the strongest in baseball for yet another season. Baltimore …
Read More »Gainesville native Andrew Miller retires
After 16 seasons in the Major League, veteran relief pitcher and Gainesville native Andrew Miller is retiring. Miller talked with Steve Russell of WRUF to reflect on his career and thank those supporting him along the way. After 16 seasons in the majors, Andrew Miller has announced his retirement. pic.twitter.com/D9ZWs5AoYN …
Read More »Gainesville Native and Former Bobcat Andrew Miller Announces Retirement
After 16 seasons in the majors, Gainesville native and former Buchholz pitcher Andrew Miller announces retirement. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch received the following text from Miller: “The list of people who took me aside, put their arm around me, made me laugh when I needed to, or …
Read More »MLB is Back in Full Swing
Major League Baseball is officially back. There were questions as to whether there would be a MLB season after games were canceled and owners and players could not come to agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. Now, both parties have a new agreement in place and the free agency …
Read More »David Ortiz Heads Into Cooperstown And Baseball Hall of Fame
The National Baseball Hall of Fame added only one member in its 2022 class on Tuesday evening as David Ortiz earned induction through the Baseball Writers Association of America’s voting tally. Ortiz was the only member of the class to exceed the 75-percent threshold required for entrance on the BBWAA …
Read More »2022 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot Announced
Getting to Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of success in Major League Baseball. There are a total of 333 players and coaches. Most recently, Derek Jeter, Marvin Miller, Ted Simmons, and Larry Walker were inducted this past year. Every year, there are 30 players on …
Read More »Astros Roll Through Fenway, Take Game 5
The Houston Astros won 9-1 over the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS Wednesday night. The Astros led a five-run sixth inning to victory, and with a 3-2 lead in the series, they’re now only one win away from the World Series. Framber Valdez pitched a gem …
Read More »Controversial call sets up crucial ALCS Game 5
After a controversial Game 4 win by Houston over the Red Sox, the ALCS moves to Game 5 with the series all tied up 2-2. The winner of Wednesday’s game goes up 3-2 in the series, setting up for an elimination game with Game 6. The 268th pitch Game 4 …
Read More »Blowout in Boston: Red Sox Dominate Astros 12-3 in Game 3 of ALCS
It’s Boston’s time. Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez echoed this statement Monday, tapping his wrist as he left the mound. Evidently, such a gesture mimics Astros infielder Carlos Correa’s taunts from Game 1 of the ALDS. Now, after a 12-3 victory in Game 3, the Sox are the one’s …
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