Former Gators baseball player Brad Wilkerson was named assistant hitting coach for the New York Yankees Monday. Wilkerson has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with Jacksonville University. The New York Yankees today announced that Brad Wilkerson has been named an assistant hitting coach. pic.twitter.com/BF9kpxeAAx — New …
Read More »Former Gator Darren O’Day Announces Retirement after 15 Years
Major League Baseball reliever Darren O’Day announced his retirement this morning, after 15 years in the big leagues. Primarily known for his submarine-style delivery as a pitcher, O’Day pitched in 609 innings with 6 different teams throughout his career. It’s been a wild ride that I never thought I’d get …
Read More »Rodon signs long-term deal in the Bronx
Coveted left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon has signed a six-year deal to pitch for the New York Yankees. Breaking: Carlos Rodón and the Yankees are in agreement on a six-year, $162 million contract. First reported by the New York Post, confirmed by @JeffPassan. pic.twitter.com/QE6nF5C7dj — ESPN (@espn) December 16, 2022 Rodon …
Read More »MLB Offseason Losers so far
This MLB offseason has brought hope to many franchises for the future with their big strategic signings. Unfortunately, that cannot be said for every team. Now there is still time for teams to make moves, and there is still some great talent that hasn’t been signed yet. However, not every …
Read More »All Rise: Yankees re-sign Judge
The New York Yankees made a splash in free agency on Wednesday, re-signing Aaron Judge to a long-term deal after the AL MVP tested the waters in free agency. The Bronx Bombers re-signed the 30-year-old outfielder to a nine-year, $360 million deal, giving him the highest annual salary for any …
Read More »The Aaron Judge sweepstakes are underway
The 2022 American League MVP Aaron Judge has begun the free agent process by meeting with the San Francisco Giants. Breaking news into @MLBNetwork, via video from San Francisco: Aaron Judge has arrived in the city and is expected to meet with the #SFGiants this week. Join us on #MLBNHotStove …
Read More »Houston Astros Make History
The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday 5-0. In doing so, the Astros tied the series two a piece and did so with a road victory in historic fashion. Christian Javier got the start for the Astros and delivered six hitless innings in the hostile environment. After Javier …
Read More »Phillies Ready for First World Series since 2009
It has been a long and arduous road for the Philadelphia Phillies. Many counted them out, but they’ve proven their doubters wrong and are competing for a championship for the first time since 2009. After starting the season 21-29, Philadelphia decided to fire manager Joe Girardi and the Phillies went …
Read More »Astros Sweep Yankees to Win ALCS; Face Philly In World Series
The Houston Astros complete the sweep of the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series and now advance to the World Series to face the Philadelphia Phillies. Dominance The Astros have done nothing but dominate this whole season. That goes for the regular season and in the playoffs. After …
Read More »Astros Defeat Yankees, Take 2-0 Series Lead in ALCS
The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 3-2 in game two of the ALCS last night. A commanding lead for Houston. #Postseason pic.twitter.com/ml8GhYi19z — MLB (@MLB) October 21, 2022 Third baseman Alex Bregman led the way offensively for the Astros with a three-run home run in the third inning. …
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