After breaking a 0-9 losing streak with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals, the Miami Marlins had another seatback, losing 7-0 to the New York Yankees on Monday. The game underscored challenges for the visiting Marlins (1-10), particularly in maintaining momentum from their win. Dub in a New York …
Read More »2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Class Announced
The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced Tuesday night. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer. In addition, the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee elected Jim Leyland. Voting Results Adrián Beltré led all eligible players in voting. Out of 385 ballots, Beltré received …
Read More »Marlins Set for Wild Card Round with Phillies
The MLB playoffs began Tuesday, and the Miami Marlins have reached the playoffs for the fourth time in franchise history. The Marlins will go on the road to play the Philadelphia Phillies at 8 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies return to the playoffs for the second consecutive year. …
Read More »Tough Night for the Rays and Marlins
Tuesday night was a losing night for Florida baseball teams. The Rays with an incredible 20-4 streak went scoreless to the Astros in game three of the series. The Marlins scoring four runs was just not enough to take down the Braves. Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros The Tampa …
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 »Phillies Welcome Joe Girardi As New Manager
The Philadelphia Phillies had an unfortunate run with an 81-81 record under former manager Gabe Kapler. He was fired on Oct. 10, leaving the Phillies on the hunt for a new team manager. In a press conference on Monday, the team announced that Joe Girardi would take on the role. …
Read More »Gainesville Native Andrew Miller Named ALCS MVP
On Wednesday night, Buchholz High School alum Andrew Miller joined Dennis Eckersley, Mariano Rivera and Koji Uehara as one of only four relievers to win an ALCS MVP. Miller was lights out in the American League Championship Series vs. Toronto, pitching 7 2/3 innings while giving up no runs, no walks, …
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