An American League club has won the World Series four out of the past six seasons. History may repeat itself again this year. The top of the AL is stacked with teams ready to win right now. As we approach the second half of the season, the race for the …
Read More »Home Runs at a Record Pace in MLB
The number of home runs hit this season is the big talk going around Major League Baseball. Just by looking at these stats, you can see why home runs are the talk in the league. Slugging for Records Christian Yelich is on pace for 60 home runs, even though he …
Read More »Yelich, Trout Headline 2019 MLB All Star Game in Cleveland
The National League will look to rock the “Rock and Roll Capital of the World” by winning the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio and put an end to the American League’s six-year All-Star Game winning streak. The Rosters Neither team made changes to their starting lineups. All replacements …
Read More »Alonso Plays to Survive, Wins 2019 Derby Title
Cleveland’s Progressive Field welcomed 36,119 fans to witness nearly three hours of nonstop slugging in what might be the greatest power display in the event’s history. The field of eight power hitters drove a total of 312 home runs out of the park during Monday evening’s showing; making for a …
Read More »Los Angeles Angels Win First Game Following Skaggs’ Passing
Just one day after the passing of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels took the field without their teammate. They returned to the diamond Tuesday night for their matchup against the Texas Rangers. The Angels picked up the 9-4 win over the Rangers. While the win brought momentary bliss, …
Read More »Bigger Than Baseball: MLB Mourns the Loss of Tyler Skaggs
Slated to play the Texas Rangers on Monday, the Los Angeles Angels flew to Southlake, Texas on Sunday. Announcing the team’s arrival, Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs took to his Instagram posting a picture of him and his teammates donning cowboy hats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …
Read More »Tanaka propels Yankees to victory over Rays
The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Monday night in the first game of a three-game series in Yankee Stadium. Tanaka shines in shutout Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka threw a gem. He allowed two hits and walked one while striking out 10 Rays over nine shutout …
Read More »Florida Baseball Assistant Coach Brad Weitzel No Longer on Staff
The Florida Gators baseball team will be without one of their most experienced assistant coaches in the dugout for the start of next year. After a tough ending to their disappointing season, 12-year veteran Brad Weitzel will no longer be on the coaching staff. In the 12 years that Weitzel has …
Read More »Florida Gators Selected in the 2019 MLB Draft
The 2019 MLB draft started on Monday, June 3rd and it came to a close on Wednesday, June 5th. It consisted of 40 rounds in which 1,217 players in total from both college and high school got selected by major league teams. That's a wrap for the 2019 #MLBDraft! Congrats …
Read More »MLB Draft: Gators Await Potential Picks
Day one of the MLB Draft has officially come to an end. 78 picks in and there’s still so much talent left. With rounds one and two completed, the draft will continue with rounds 3 to 10 today. Live coverage of #MLBDraft Day 2 begins at 12:30 ET. In the …
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