The defending World Series Champions, the Houston Astros, are heading back to the AL Championship Series for a second straight year. They completed a divisional sweep of the Cleveland Indians Monday with an 11-3 Game 3 win. Astros Outfielder George Springer said what they accomplished spoke volumes about the talent …
Read More »Indians Make History With 20th Consecutive Victory, Tie AL Record
It is fair to say that the Cleveland Indians are the hottest team in baseball. Last night, the Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 2-0 to win their 20th straight game. No American League team has won 20 straight games since the ‘Money Ball’ Oakland Athletics accomplished the same feat in …
Read More »MLB All-Star Game Rosters Announced
The Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves are all sending players to the 2017 MLB All-Star Game. Corey Dickerson, Marcell Ozuna, Giancarlo Stanton and Ender Inciarte are just a few of the big names headed to Miami for the mid-summer classic. American League The Rays’ Corey Dickerson will …
Read More »USA, Puerto Rico Seeking First Championship in WBC Finals
Regardless of the outcome, a first-time champion will be crowned in the World Baseball Classic finals tonight between Team USA and Puerto Rico. Team USA’s finals berth marks the first of its kind since the tournament’s 2006 inception. Previously, they hadn’t made it past the semi-finals. Puerto Rico is looking for …
Read More »First World Series Game at Wrigley Field Since 1945
October 10, 1945. That was the last time Wrigley Field hosted a World Series game. The Chicago Cubs lost 9-3 to the Detroit Tigers in Game 7. CLE ➡️ CHI. Tomorrow. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/C70Mj5MFie — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 28, 2016 A New Hope General Manager Theo Epstein and Manager Joe …
Read More »Another Title for The Land?
When it comes to droughts, the Cleveland Indians are no stranger. It has been 68 years since the Tribe have claimed a World Series championship. In nearly seven decades, it has been tough for Cleveland fans. Six years after their second World Series victory, the Indians entered the Fall Classic with …
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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