After missing the 2021 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, then helping steer the Houston Astros to a World Series title, Justin Verlander agreed to a two-year $86 million contract with the New York Mets. Now? With spring training opening, it’s time for him to acclimate, adjust and get ready …
Read More »MLB Rule Changes Heading Into the 2023 Season
The MLB Joint Competition Committee voted to implement rule changes heading into the upcoming season, but the new extra-inning structure is here to stay. The new rules include a pitch timer, shift limits and bigger bases. These changes will go into effect on the first day of spring training. New …
Read More »Former Gators Pitcher Darren O’Day Talks Retirement From MLB
Playing four years in Gainesville and 15 seasons in the MLB with six different teams, it was time to hang it up for Darren O’Day. He went from not even thinking baseball was his future to having a long career. He talked with Steve Russell about his retirement, his career, …
Read More »MLB Announces its 2023 Opening Day Schedule
The MLB officially announced the Opening Day schedule on Tuesday, and every team will be in action March 30. Time is ticking. ⏰ When does your favorite team play on Opening Day? pic.twitter.com/6MikumLeYD — MLB (@MLB) January 31, 2023 Baseball in the Sunshine State Baseball in the Bay is back …
Read More »Former Gator Darren O’Day Announces Retirement after 15 Years
Major League Baseball reliever Darren O’Day announced his retirement this morning, after 15 years in the big leagues. Primarily known for his submarine-style delivery as a pitcher, O’Day pitched in 609 innings with 6 different teams throughout his career. It’s been a wild ride that I never thought I’d get …
Read More »Gators Baseball Starts Spring Practice Friday
Florida Gators baseball is set to kickoff spring practice on Friday. The Gators enter the season ranked No. 7 according to D1Baseball.com after a 42-24 season last year. As baseball starts up, here are a couple of things keep an eye on heading towards the start of the season. https://twitter.com/GatorsBB/status/1615359003663667200 …
Read More »Scott Rolen Joins Fred McGriff in 2023 MLB Hall of Fame Class
Former MLB third baseman Scott Rolen joined elite company Tuesday night, being elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He joins legendary first baseman Fred McGriff as the only other member of the 2023 Hall of Fame class. Rolen was best known for being one of the most elite fielding …
Read More »Carlos Correa Signs With The Minnesota Twins
The Carlos Correa roller coaster ride seems to have finally come to an end. Correa agreed to a six-year deal with the Minnesota Twins worth $200 million on Tuesday. The deal became official after Correa passed his physical on Wednesday. This comes after he reportedly agreed to deals with the …
Read More »Mets Sign Carlos Correa
At the very least, Carlos Correa’s free agency saga resulted in a historical footnote: the infielder became the first player in Major League Baseball’s history to sign two $300 million+ contracts within a week. This morning, Correa signed a 12-year, $315 million contract with the New York Mets. In a …
Read More »Rodon signs long-term deal in the Bronx
Coveted left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon has signed a six-year deal to pitch for the New York Yankees. Breaking: Carlos Rodón and the Yankees are in agreement on a six-year, $162 million contract. First reported by the New York Post, confirmed by @JeffPassan. pic.twitter.com/QE6nF5C7dj — ESPN (@espn) December 16, 2022 Rodon …
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