Move over NFL, it’s baseball season. Former Gators C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Fred Johnson hoisting the Lombardi Trophy marks the dawn of the new MLB season. Florida’s baseball continues to dominate, and more players find homes in the pros year after year. Now, with 2025 spring training on the horizon, where …
Read More »Former UF Baseball Star Alonso Re-Signs With Mets
Former Florida baseball standout Pete Alonso agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract with the New York Mets. The deal includes a $10 million signing bonus and an opt-out clause after the first year. This allows Alonso the flexibility to explore free agency again next offseason. Time At UF Alonso …
Read More »Dodgers Ticket Punched To World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series after defeating the New York Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the NLCS in Dodger Stadium on Sunday. Shohei Ohtani and Tommy Edman led the way for the Dodgers with a combined five RBIs and four hits. The Dodgers …
Read More »Ohtani-Led Dodgers Silence Mets To Lead NLCS 2-1
The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the NLCS against the New York Mets after dominating Game 3 Wednesday, 8-0, in New York. A rough day for Mets fans as they watched their team struggle to get anything going. Tonight’s game will be the 10th time these teams …
Read More »Mets Down Dodgers To Even NLCS At 1-1
The New York Mets defeated the Los Angels Dodgers 7-3 on Monday to tie the NLCS at 1-1 . Punched back. #MetsWin #LGM pic.twitter.com/6pehGuk4UG — x – New York Mets (@Mets) October 14, 2024 New York put on a power display to score six runs in the first two innings …
Read More »Dodgers remain dominant, throw third consecutive shutout
The Dodgers haven’t been to the National League Championship Series since 2021, despite being heavily favored every year. Disappointment for the team and fans with early playoff exits has become common for the last few years. However, the team has a clear goal this year: win the World Series. With …
Read More »Gators in the MLB: Where Are They Now?
The Florida Gators baseball program has been well-represented in Major League Baseball for decades. From 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein to 2024 rookie Wyatt Langford, Florida Baseball maintains a strong pipeline to the MLB. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1678184477871177728 Gators on the Mets The New York Mets sport four former Gators on their …
Read More »Gator Baseball Alum Pete Alonso Talks Contract
Former Gators first baseman and current New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is unsure of his future in New York as he enters the 2024 season. https://twitter.com/Mets/status/1743672376007573889 Looming Free Agency Alonso signed a one-year, $14.5 million contract for the 2023 season. He made his Mets debut in 2019 after …
Read More »Marlins Aiming to Climb Closer to Wild Card Berth
With 19 games left on the Miami Marlins’ schedule, the Fish are looking to snag a post-season spot. They currently stand 0.5 games out of the last wildcard spot, with a 74-69 record. Upcoming Opponents The Marlins just beat the Phillies in a rubber match in Philadelphia on Sunday night …
Read More »Gator Appearances in the MLB All-Star Break
The Florida Gators are one of the leading teams in the nation when it comes to the number of players found on MLB rosters. Specifically, some of these players have even made appearances in the All-Stars. Pete “Polar Bear” Alonso for the Mets Pete Alonso, a former Gator who currently plays …
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