While the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves wait in the NLDS, two highly competitive National League Wild Card series begin on Friday. The Philadelphia Phillies will be traveling to St. Louis to take on the NL Central Champion Cardinals, and the San Diego Padres venture east for a date …
Read More »Alonso Looks to Three-“Pete” as Home Run Derby Champ
The 2022 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby is Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Former Gator Pete Alonso looks to win his third straight title. The back-to-back defending derby champ will be going up against some tough competition. Alonso looks to become the first player to win …
Read More »National League All-Star Roster Announced
Major League Baseball announced the National League All-Star roster Sunday and some premier talent will be on display. Former Florida Gator Pete Alonso was selected as a reserve as he will play in his second career All-Star Game. Catch these National League studs at the #AllStarGame in LA. pic.twitter.com/RrrpzI196r — …
Read More »MLB Memorial day breakdown
Historically MLB teams have used Memorial Day as a benchmark point in the season to see where they stand. As Memorial Day has come and gone this season, here are some of the biggest storylines: Big Apple = Big Winners Through Memorial Day weekend, a New York baseball team sits …
Read More »Taking A Look At Former Florida Gators In The MLB
With the 2022 MLB season underway, former Florida Gators look to start the season strong. Opening the season with 11 players in the majors, Florida ranked second in the country. While each of the players continue journeys in the pros, each has had his own set of accomplishments. Here is …
Read More »A look at Gators in the MLB
Lots of Gators are on the Opening Day roster for the 2022 season. With Opening Day only two days away, the former Gators are eager to get back on the field. Although each of the players is on their own professional journey, each has had his own set of accomplishments. …
Read More »Pete Alonso Walks Away Unharmed
Former Gator and current New York Mets first baseman, Pete Alonso, was involved in a car accident after his car flipped three times. The MLB All-Star is thankful to be alive after a car struck him running a red light. The Scary Incident The first baseman was on his way …
Read More »Jonathan India Earns NL Rookie of the Year
Former Florida Gator infielder Jonathan India has been named National League Rookie of the Year. https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1460387224999145481 He led the Florida Gators to their first NCAA title in 2017 and was selected fifth overall in the 2018 MLB Draft. India is the second former Gator to earn this title in the …
Read More »Three Former Gators Set For MLB Postseason
Alas, October. Annually, the tenth month of the year causes rejoice from baseball fans near and far. Why? Notably, October marks the start of the MLB postseason, beginning with Tuesday’s American League (AL) Wild Card game between the Yankees and Red Sox. Surely, there will be former Gators among the …
Read More »Pete Alonso hits milestone home run
The New York Mets have experienced a tumultuous year since the spring. However, Pete Alonso, former Florida Gator and New York Mets first baseman, has continued to give fans something to cheer over. As the Mets faced the Miami Marlins Tuesday night at loanDepot park, Alonso slugged his 100th career …
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