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 »A New Era in the Bronx: Soto Excited to Join Yankees
Juan Soto, 25, has joined the New York Yankees as their left fielder, marking a significant new phase in his already impressive career. Soto, known for his remarkable power at the plate, has contributed greatly to the teams he has played for over the course of his career. He spent …
Read More »Former Gator Jacob Young Talks Recent Move to MLB
Former Gators baseball outfielder Jacob Young was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2021 and was called up to the majors in August. Young discussed his experiences in the MLB so far on Sports Scene. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1695501793478762750 From High-A to the Major Leagues The news about Young’s promotion to the majors …
Read More »The Tampa Bay Rays Face the Boston Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Boston Red Sox tonight in the first of two face-offs. The Rays, two games behind the Orioles, are looking to take first place in the East while the Red Sox fight for .500. The matchup is the 12th time these teams meet this …
Read More »Rays Begin Crucial Series with Angels
The Tampa Bay Rays kick off a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels at 6:40 p.m. Starting pitcher Taj Bradley will face off against Angels’ pitcher Patrick Sandoval. The Rays (92-59) sit 2.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles (94-56) for the American League East division lead. Aaron …
Read More »A Look at the NL East at the All-Star Break
The MLB All-Star break is coming to an end, and the National League East is one of the strongest divisions in the league. This division is full of surprises, with a disappointing Mets team and a surging Marlins team in second place. With the second half of the season beginning …
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 »Tampa Bay Rays Sweep Opening Series Against the Detroit Tigers
The 2023 MLB season is officially underway with a Rays sweep of the Tigers. Thursday was the league’s season opener as the Tampa Bay Rays took on the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers and Rays competed in a three-game series resulting in a winning sweep for the Rays. Next up for …
Read More »NL East Season Preview
Major League Baseball opening day is Thursday with all 30 teams in action and the NL East is set to be one of the most competitive divisions in baseball. The division has three World Series contenders and two teams who are counting on stellar young talent. The New York Mets, …
Read More »MLB Spring Training Facilities Utilized by Local Communities
Between the months of February and March every year, MLB teams in the Grapefruit league will travel down to Florida to participate in Spring Training. Teams will typically have their own facilities, or share ownership of one with another team, to utilize during this time. These facilities are well developed …
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