The Major League Baseball season is underway with Opening Day concluding Thursday night. The Tampa Bay Rays and the Miami Marlins were unable to come out with wins. Former Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford made his major league debut with the Texas Rangers, as well. Rays Lose to Rival Toronto The …
Read More »Marlins Begin 2024 Season Against Pirates
The Miami Marlins begin their 2024 season on Thursday at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Marlins are coming off their first playoff appearance in a non-shortened season since 2003. https://twitter.com/Marlins/status/1772978493493592310 What to Expect The Marlins will look to continue their magical finish to the 2023 regular season in which …
Read More »2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Class Announced
The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced Tuesday night. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer. In addition, the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee elected Jim Leyland. Voting Results Adrián Beltré led all eligible players in voting. Out of 385 ballots, Beltré received …
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 »Post All-Star Break: NL Central Breakdown
The National League Central is shaping up to be a division full of surprises. The St. Louis Cardinals, who were favorited to win the division, are sitting in last place. The Cincinnati Reds, who were favorited to finish last, are now in first place thanks to their young core of …
Read More »2023 MLB Draft: Who’s Going Where?
This year’s MLB Draft is now less than one week away, and there are plenty of big names in the 2023 class. The draft kicks off on July 9 at 7 p.m. EDT in Seattle. LSU standouts Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are expected to go back-to-back as the first …
Read More »NL Central 2023 Season Preview
Major League Baseball is back. With the 2023 season set to get under way, the NL Central looks to be up for grabs this season. Each squad has something to prove this year. After a tight battle at the top of the division between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee …
Read More »Hunter Barco Talks Transition to Pros, Recovery, 2023 Gators Baseball and More
ESPN Gainesville’s Ellie Shreve interviewed former Gator Hunter Barco during spring training at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida. Barco spoke about his transition to the Pittsburgh Pirates, provided an update on his recovery from Tommy John Surgery and shared his thoughts on the 2023 Gators baseball squad. Barco was selected by …
Read More »Sproat Could Return to Florida
Florida Gators pitcher Brandon Sproat could make a return to Gainesville for the 2023 season. The New York Mets drafted Sproat with the 90th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1549097209605472256?s=20&t=Uh7EwpZHdeoTlaXR60ElRw However, the two sides failed to agree to terms on a contract before the August 1st signing deadline. …
Read More »NL Central preview
Two teams in NL Central made the playoffs in 2021, and with an expanded field there is a possibility that the division can have the same success in 2022. After a lockout threatened this year’s MLB season, its 30 teams will play a full 162-game slate. Contenders Milwaukee Brewers The …
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