Record-Setting The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks played their first game of the series Monday night. Besides the Mets 3-1 win, it ended up being a monumental game for one player in particular. Pete Alonso surpassed Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout’s MLB home run lead with his solo shot …
Read More »Mets’ Pete Alonso sets NL rookie home run record
With one swing of the bat, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made history. The 24-year-old rookie set the National League rookie home run record with 40 home runs and counting on Sunday. The previous record holder, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Cody Bellinger, set the previous mark at 39 home runs …
Read More »2019 MLB All-Star Game Recap
The American League defeated the National League 4-3 in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland on Tuesday. For the seventh year in a row, the NL came out victorious. What Happened The American League pitchers had an impressive showing on the mound. They struck out a total of 16 …
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 »Former Gator Pete Alonso Named an MLB All-Star
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the few bright spots in what has been an underwhelming season for the team so far. In recognition of his strong rookie season, Alonso is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. A Gator in the Majors Alonso is just …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Coming Through for the Mets
Former Gator Pete Alonso is proving to be extremely valuable, and only getting better, for the New York Mets. In just three months since being called up, the now all-star nominee is doing things for the New York Mets that no one could have imagined. Last Game In the Mets …
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 …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Shining for the New York Mets
The New York Mets are at the top of the NL East in large part because of former Gator first baseman Pete Alonso. In his first season in the majors, Alonso leads the team in batting average, home runs, RBI, on-base percentage and hits. A Look at the Numbers Alonso …
Read More »Marlins Fall to Mets 6-4, Mets Sweep Series
It was a rough night for the Marlins as they dropped to 2-5 on the season and 5th in the NL East Wednesday night. While it is still very early, fans did not have much to be optimistic about during the game. Mets fans, on the other hand, had a …
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