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Former PK Yonge player makes MLB debut

By Julian Hernandez on April 10th, 2013

Derrick Robinson decided to forgo a shot at college football when he graduated from PK Yonge Developmental Research school in Gainesville. Now he’s playing major league baseball. The University of Florida offered him a scholarship to play cornerback on the … Continue reading

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Former Gator Matt Den Dekker looking for start in the majors

By Kyle Logan on April 9th, 2013

Former Florida Gator outfielder Matt Den Dekker is looking to get his shot in the big leagues. Den Dekker was on the New York Mets squad in spring training for the second year this season, but a broken wrist sidelined him for the … Continue reading

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Sunday’s MLB recap

By Trevor Sikkema on April 8th, 2013

The Tampa Bay Rays went into Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Indians thinking about a possible sweep with reigning AL Cy Young winner David Price taking the mound. However, the Indians had other plans in mind spoiling the Rays day … Continue reading

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MLB Weekend Preview

By Lucas Dolengowski on April 5th, 2013

The first full weekend of the 2013 MLB campaign is on the way, and there is a loaded menu of marquee early-season matchups. Angels OF Josh Hamilton makes his return to Texas to take on the Rangers, the New York Yankees … Continue reading

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Thursday’s MLB Recap

By Trevor Sikkema on April 5th, 2013

Many teams in big league baseball wrapped up their first series of the season Thursday, with the Rays and Marlins both in action. The Rays were able to even up the series in their second game against Baltimore, but Chris Davis was … Continue reading

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Rays Opening Day is here

By Hannah Oliveto on April 2nd, 2013

The Tampa Bay Rays are opening their 16th season Tuesday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles. During the past five seasons, the Rays have had three playoff berths and one trip to the World Series. Last season, Tampa Bay managed a … Continue reading

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Major League Baseball Opening Day preview

By Trevor Sikkema on April 1st, 2013

The Houston Astros gave baseball some early attention last night after taking down the Texas Rangers 8-2 to open the 2013 MLB regular season. New year, new logo, and a new league seemed to be the recipe for a whole new team for the Houston Astros. Bud … Continue reading

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COMMENTARY: Baseball Hall Vote Not Surprising

By Steve Russell on January 10th, 2013

Before I go any further talking about the voting that took place yesterday in which no one was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame, let me say I couldn’t say what I want to say any better than my … Continue reading

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No Player Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame

By Chris Lee on January 9th, 2013

For only the eighth time since the Baseball Writers’ Association of America began inducting players into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936, no players have been inducted into this year’s class.  The last time no player was elected into the … Continue reading

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Giants Sweep Tigers To Win World Series

By Steve Russell on October 29th, 2012

The San Francisco Giants complete a four game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-3 win Sunday night in Detroit to win the World Series for the second time in three years. Marco Scutaro, a free agent to be, … Continue reading

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