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Throughout the history of sport, fan attendance has been one of the most relished aspects of professional athletic competition. The frequently used phrase, “home-field advantage”, was first coined to represent the proportion of home fans to away fans. While fans are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to be able to return …

It’s opening day in Major League Baseball and another former Gator will his mark in the pros as Jonathan India joins the Cincinnati Reds opening day roster. India played for the Gators from 2016 to 2018. He was an SEC First Team All-Freshman in 2016 and helped the Gators to …

Hovering near the top of many lists of baseball’s greatest managers of all time is longtime skipper Tony La Russa. La Russa’s lengthy coaching career, which spans more than three decades, is stamped with success. He has three World Series wins under his belt, along with four Manager of the …

Jackie Bradley Jr. was once a staple at the heart of the Boston Red Sox lineup, outfield and looker room.  Now, similar to many of his constituents on the 2018 World Series roster, he is on his way out. Specifically, he is heading to the Milwaukee Brewers. First Free Agency …

Yankees fans breathe a sigh of relief today as the team announced that manager Aaron Boone’s surgery to receive a pacemaker went “as expected.” Boone said in a statement that he had experienced mild symptoms of lightheadedness, low energy, and shortness of breath in the six-to-eight weeks leading up to …

New York Mets’ General Manager Sandy Alderson says he has higher expectations for the team in 2021. “Bottom line is,” he said, “We need to win games.” New York Mets owner Steve Cohen attends a news conference at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Citi Field, the home of the Mets, …

Former first-round draft pick Bryce Harper says he is comfortable playing in Philadelphia for the Phillies. Exactly two years ago today on March 1, 2019, Harper was signed by the Phillies to a 13-year, $330 million contract. We got him. pic.twitter.com/VdoH54Hg5F — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 2, 2019 Prior to …

Some things are bigger than baseball. Trey Mancini’s return to the Baltimore Orioles and to the plate after being diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer, almost a year to the date, is indeed bigger than baseball. But, because of the sport, the full-circle moment was one to celebrate with great …

Detroit Tigers pitcher and former Gators ace Alex Faedo will miss the 2021 MLB season after undergoing surgery. Faedo underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last December, effectively sidelining him for the 2021 season. He won the College World Series Most Outstanding Player and helped Florida win its …

Former Gator David Ross looks ahead and hopes for a good year in his second season as manager for the Chicago Cubs. Last Season The 2020 season was one unlike any other the MLB has ever seen. The season didn’t actually start until July 23, over two months after the …