61 years. Roger Maris has held on to the American League record for most home runs in a season for 61 years. During that time, 12 U.S. presidents have taken office. 21 teams have been added to the National Basketball Association. Companies such as Microsoft, Apple and Amazon have taken …
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 »Anthony Gose, first Major League Baseball appearance in five years
Cleveland Indians right-hand pitcher, Anthony Gose, made his first Major League Baseball appearance in five years. He appeared in the bottom half of the doubleheader when the Tribe lost 4-2 against the Kansas City Royals. Gose took the mound in the top of the fourth inning and pitched 1 2/3 …
Read More »Cleveland Indians Shane Bieber Sets MLB Strikeout Record
Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, striking out 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 6-3 on Sunday. Bieber became the first pitcher in MLB history to begin the season with four straight starts with at least 10 strikeouts since the …
Read More »White Sox’ Rodon Throws No-Hitter Against Cleveland Indians
Long Journey Less than 2 months into the 2019 MLB season the Chicago White Sox announced pitcher Carlos Rodon would be out the remainder of the year. The organization announced that the talented left-hander would have to undergo Tommy-John surgery. Baseball fans around the world know how incredibly difficult it …
Read More »White Sox, Twins set to battle it out in AL Central
For many sports fans, the unofficial start of spring is almost here as the MLB season begins Thursday after possibly the most unorthodox season in history. In the 60 game 2020 season, the best division in terms of record was the American League Central. Three teams, the Twins, Indians and …
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 »MLB Wild Card: 3 Advance, 10 Still Alive
In the MLB Wild Card, three teams advanced to the divisional series on Wednesday. There are 10 other teams still fighting for their spots Thursday. Yankees, Astros, and Rays Advance to MLB Divisional Series The Houston Astros were the first to move on to the ALDS after defeating the Minnesota …
Read More »Recap: American League Wildcard Wins from Tuesday’s Game Ones
The MLB playoffs kicked off Tuesday with four American League Wildcard Series taking place. A quartet of Game Twos will take place today for the American League Conference. Yankees Blowout Win Against the Indians Pitcher Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees got a 12-3 win against the Cleveland Indians …
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