The New York Yankees made a splash in free agency on Wednesday, re-signing Aaron Judge to a long-term deal after the AL MVP tested the waters in free agency. The Bronx Bombers re-signed the 30-year-old outfielder to a nine-year, $360 million deal, giving him the highest annual salary for any …
Read More »Rays Make Quick Work of Cubs
The Tampa Bay Rays (7-6) defeated the Chicago Cubs (6-6) 8-2 in just 6 innings due to rain. Fast Start On a night when the opening pitch was moved up 70 minutes due to rain in the forecast, no one knew how much baseball would be played. Coming off wins …
Read More »Franco, Rays Even Series with Cubs
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs Tuesday by a 6-5 score in part to Wander Franco’s big day at the plate. The series is now even at one game each after the Rays fell in game one. Starting Lineups The Rays made several changes in their lineup from …
Read More »Rays Fall Short Against Cubs
The Tampa Bay Rays couldn’t secure the win against the Chicago Cubs when the teams played on Monday. Tampa lost by a score of 4-2 and has now lost five of its last six games. Final from game 1 pic.twitter.com/skTbRP7dh6 — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 19, 2022 Slow Start …
Read More »Rays Lose Series Against White Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays lost the weekend series to the Chicago White Sox. Game Recaps The Tampa Bay Rays headed to Guaranteed Rate Field for a three-game series matchup against the White Sox. On Friday, to start off the series matchup and celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, the Rays fell short …
Read More »NL Central preview
Two teams in NL Central made the playoffs in 2021, and with an expanded field there is a possibility that the division can have the same success in 2022. After a lockout threatened this year’s MLB season, its 30 teams will play a full 162-game slate. Contenders Milwaukee Brewers The …
Read More »NL Central: a race to mediocrity
With Opening Day turning the corner and heading for home, it’s time to talk baseball. To be completely honest, the NL Central does not look competitive outside of its division. Within the division, the competition stiffens, but don’t look for any of these teams to win the Series anytime soon. …
Read More »Tim Kurkjian talks MLB Season
ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian discussed the upcoming MLB season, teams to watch and fan attendance with ESPN Gainesville. Rays and Marlins Both teams from Florida made the playoffs in the 2020 season. The Rays ran all the way to the World Series, while the Marlins lost in the NLDS …
Read More »David Ross Hopes for Good Year
Former Gator David Ross looks ahead and hopes for a good year in his second season as manager for the Chicago Cubs. Last Season The 2020 season was one unlike any other the MLB has ever seen. The season didn’t actually start until July 23, over two months after the …
Read More »White Sox and Renteria Part Ways After Ending 12-Year Playoff Drought
On Monday, the Chicago White Sox and manager Rick Renteria announced they will be mutually parting ways. Renteria began managing the White Sox in 2017, after being fired one year with the Chicago Cubs. White Sox Rebuild The White Sox have been in rebuild mode since 2016. Renteria came in …
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