The Florida Gators baseball program has been well-represented in Major League Baseball for decades. From 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein to 2024 rookie Wyatt Langford, Florida Baseball maintains a strong pipeline to the MLB. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1678184477871177728 Gators on the Mets The New York Mets sport four former Gators on their …
Read More »Rays and Marlins Face Off in Sunshine State Series
The Tampa Bay Rays (30-31) and Miami Marlins (21-40) face off in a quick two game sunshine state series. The Rays took the first on Tuesday, June 4 by a score of 9-5. Rays Win Game 1 The Rays offense bombarded the Marlins in a nine-run showing for the boys …
Read More »The Miami Marlins Make Headlines… In a Historically Bad Way
At 0-7, the Miami Marlins started off the 2024 MLB season historically bad, and the blows have only just begun. Homestand Brutality For the first time in the Marlins short existence as a franchise (31 years), they were swept in a homestand of seven games or more. The Marlins are …
Read More »Rays, Marlins Lose; Langford Makes MLB Debut
The Major League Baseball season is underway with Opening Day concluding Thursday night. The Tampa Bay Rays and the Miami Marlins were unable to come out with wins. Former Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford made his major league debut with the Texas Rangers, as well. Rays Lose to Rival Toronto The …
Read More »Marlins Begin 2024 Season Against Pirates
The Miami Marlins begin their 2024 season on Thursday at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Marlins are coming off their first playoff appearance in a non-shortened season since 2003. https://twitter.com/Marlins/status/1772978493493592310 What to Expect The Marlins will look to continue their magical finish to the 2023 regular season in which …
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 Look to Bounce Back Against Phillies
The Miami Marlins are in a must-win situation Wednesday night against the Phillies. Every game led to this moment. pic.twitter.com/nwGn2cVIph — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) October 3, 2023 Familiar Territory This is a spot Miami is familiar with. This season, the Marlins have had 42 comeback victories, which is tied for …
Read More »Former UF Standouts Dunning, Puk Make MLB Playoffs
The 2023 Major League Baseball Postseason is underway, and two former Gators will be taking the mound this year: Pitchers Dane Dunning for the Texas Rangers and AJ Puk for the Miami Marlins. Dunning and Puk will be on separate sides of the MLB playoff bracket, but these former Florida …
Read More »MLB Playoff Preview: National League
The greatest show in sports in finally upon us: the MLB Playoffs are back. Here’s everything you need to know about the NL, from the juggernauts to the newcomers. The favorites Atlanta Braves (104-58, No. 1 seed, NL East Champions) The Braves won their division for the sixth straight year …
Read More »Marlins Playoff Race Heating Up
MLB’s regular season is coming to a close. The Miami Marlins (82-76) are competing with the Arizona Diamondbacks (84-75), Chicago Cubs (82-76), Cincinnati Reds (81-78) and San Diego Padres (79-80) for the last two National League wildcard spots. Time is ticking as the playoffs begin on Tuesday. Crunch Time for …
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