On October 24, 2019, the Chicago Cubs hired former Florida Gator David Ross as their manager. Ross replaced skipper Joe Maddon and signed him to a three-year contract. Hopes for a Return to the Diamond Ross’s first year taking on a managerial role has come to a halt due to …
Read More »COVID-19 cancels spring SEC meetings
Among many other competitions and sporting events, COVID-19 forced the SEC to cancel Spring Meetings. Alternative plans The SEC hosts an annual four-day conference every year in Destin, Florida, in the last week of May. Coaches from all sports, presidents and athletic directors are those who attend the conference. They …
Read More »Trey Van Der Weide Looks Forward to Season
Transfer left-handed pitcher Trey Van Der Weide looks forward to the start of the 2020 Gator baseball season on Friday. A Transfer Arm Van Der Weide transferred to the University of Florida this year following three seasons at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Van Der Weide graduated from USC …
Read More »Jud Fabian and Gator Baseball Strive for Better Season
After an early exit in the regional playoffs last season, the Gator baseball team strives for a better season. Reflecting on Last Season Despite beginning the season ranked in the top 10, the Gators fell early in the regional playoff last season. The Gators ended their season in Lubbock, Texas …
Read More »Florida Pitcher Tommy Mace Hopes for a Better Season on the Mound
The Florida Gator baseball team is looking to stay positive in hopes of a better season this year. One player, in particular, is starting pitcher Tommy Mace. He started his baseball career as a pitcher for Sunlake High school before making his way to UF. During his final year at …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Named an MLB All-Star
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the few bright spots in what has been an underwhelming season for the team so far. In recognition of his strong rookie season, Alonso is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. A Gator in the Majors Alonso is just …
Read More »CWS on It’s Final Rounds: Fans Say Goodbye to Mike Martin
The NCAA Men’s College World Series is four days away from its championship series and three teams have already been eliminated. Auburn, Arkansas, and Florida State have reached the end of the road at the College World Series. Michigan, Texas Tech, and Vanderbilt are three of the four teams set …
Read More »CWS: Arkansas leaves Omaha, Wolverines pitch a gem
Day three of the College World Series has come and gone; and so has one of the eight original teams. Additionally, there is one less vacant spot in the semi-finals after Monday’s slate of games. And Then There Was 7 – Texas Tech Eliminates Arkansas After being the last team …
Read More »College World Series Update
Today’s Spread of Games The first game of today’s slate begins with Arkansas against Texas Tech at 2 PM. Later in the evening Florida State will face off against Michigan at 7 PM. Arkansas vs Texas Tech This matchup between the Razorbacks and Red Raiders is an elimination game. Arkansas …
Read More »FSU Makes Improbable Run at College World Series
The Florida State University baseball team made strides this season. Many people doubted that the Seminoles would even make the tournament at all, leaving many shocked baseball fans after their 5-4 sweep against LSU. Much of the team’s success is owed to their head coach Mike Martin. "I'm so excited I …
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