Record-Setting The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks played their first game of the series Monday night. Besides the Mets 3-1 win, it ended up being a monumental game for one player in particular. Pete Alonso surpassed Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout’s MLB home run lead with his solo shot …
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Bader, Puk Shine in the Big Leagues
In 2015, Harrison Bader and A.J. Puk were teammates at the University of Florida. Both players now sport MLB uniforms. Bader was called back to the big-leagues on Tuesday after starting the 2019 season on the St. Louis Cardinals roster. The speedy center fielder was demoted to AAA after hitting …
Read More »Astros’ Deadline Acquisition of Zack Greinke Shifts Power in American League
Leading up to the 4 p.m. deadline, it didn’t appear there were going to be any signature moves that could change the outlook of both leagues. However, that changed within a flash. Right before the deadline hit, the Houston Astros made a deal to bring in Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack …
Read More »2019 MLB All-Star Game Recap
The American League defeated the National League 4-3 in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland on Tuesday. For the seventh year in a row, the NL came out victorious. What Happened The American League pitchers had an impressive showing on the mound. They struck out a total of 16 …
Read More »Alonso Plays to Survive, Wins 2019 Derby Title
Cleveland’s Progressive Field welcomed 36,119 fans to witness nearly three hours of nonstop slugging in what might be the greatest power display in the event’s history. The field of eight power hitters drove a total of 312 home runs out of the park during Monday evening’s showing; making for a …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Named an MLB All-Star
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the few bright spots in what has been an underwhelming season for the team so far. In recognition of his strong rookie season, Alonso is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. A Gator in the Majors Alonso is just …
Read More »Florida Gators Selected in the 2019 MLB Draft
The 2019 MLB draft started on Monday, June 3rd and it came to a close on Wednesday, June 5th. It consisted of 40 rounds in which 1,217 players in total from both college and high school got selected by major league teams. That's a wrap for the 2019 #MLBDraft! Congrats …
Read More »MLB Draft: Gators Await Potential Picks
Day one of the MLB Draft has officially come to an end. 78 picks in and there’s still so much talent left. With rounds one and two completed, the draft will continue with rounds 3 to 10 today. Live coverage of #MLBDraft Day 2 begins at 12:30 ET. In the …
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Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are coming into the week at a low point after losing their series against the New York Yankees. The first game went to the Yankees, but the Rays bounced back on Saturday winning 2-1. The real disaster of the weekend came Sunday when …
Read More »Bryce Harper endures fiery ejection, fuels teammate
Frustrations are alive amongst the Philadelphia Phillies early in the season, and Bryce Harper is not afraid to show it. Harper faced an early ejection in Monday night’s matchup against the New York Mets. He was tossed out of the fourth inning after giving home-plate umpire Mark Carlson a piece …
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