The Tampa Bay Rays look to end a three-game away series with a sweep after beating the Boston Red Sox 12-7 on Tuesday. But, first, let’s look at how the Rays have been so dominant against the Red Sox. Recap The Rays kept control of the game, putting up runs …
Read More »Top Five Former Gators Players in the MLB
With the end of the MLB season on the horizon, now is a good time to start reflecting on what players and teams have had a successful 2021 campaign. Several former Gators players have been difference-makers for their teams, but these five, in particular, have shown the brightest. 1. Pete …
Read More »Update on former Gators in MLB
With less than a month to go before the 2021 MLB Draft, more Gators will make their impact in the pros. Meanwhile, four current Gators made the MLB Pipeline top 200 prospect list. The players include pitchers Tommy Mace and Jack Leftwich, outfielder Jud Fabian and catcher Nathan Hickey. As …
Read More »Rays defeat Royals 14-7
After a rocky start to the season, the Tampa Bay Rays (10-8) appear to back on track after a 14-7 win over the Kansas City Royals (9-7) on Tuesday night. The Rays are on a five-game win streak after sweeping the New York Yankees last week and taking the first …
Read More »Rays Doomed By Mishaps And Cold Bats, Swept By Red Sox
The question around the Tampa Bay Rays as they begin this season has been simple: can they replicate the magical run they made to the World Series in 2020? Tampa Bay retained much of the offensive core from the 2020 American League champions. The starting rotation told a different story …
Read More »MLB Conference Series: NLCS Game 1, ALCS continues with Game 2
The MLB Playoffs continues today with two conference series matchups.The ALCS showcases the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros squaring off in Game 2. The Rays currently lead the series 1-0. The NLCS kicks off today between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves. ALCS Game 2 Rays …
Read More »Astros and Rays win game two of ALDS
The American League Division Series (ALDS) is in full swing, as the Houston Astros battle the Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays play the New York Yankees in a best-of-5 series. Astros and Rays win game two of ALDS Houston handles Oakland to take 2-0 series lead The Astros …
Read More »16-0 and more to go for Gator Baseball
In a Sunday afternoon victory, the Florida Gators secured a sweep against USF in the weekend series. A home run from freshman catcher Nathan Hickey boosted the Gators 2-1 over the Bulls in the bottom of the eighth inning on Sunday afternoon. The Gators remain the only team in Division …
Read More »Bader, Puk Shine in the Big Leagues
In 2015, Harrison Bader and A.J. Puk were teammates at the University of Florida. Both players now sport MLB uniforms. Bader was called back to the big-leagues on Tuesday after starting the 2019 season on the St. Louis Cardinals roster. The speedy center fielder was demoted to AAA after hitting …
Read More »Rays Head West to Start Series with Mariners
The Tampa Bay Rays have hit their stride as the postseason race heats up. Tampa Bay has won four straight series, including winning nine of their last 12 games. They hope to continue this hot streak as they start a six game west coast road trip. Tonight, they open a …
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