The MLB season is at a pause, as players are looking forward to this year’s All-Star break. With last year’s pandemic, teams return to an environment they are more accustom to as they take a much needed breather before a fierce battle for playoff positions. The Colorado Rockies will be …
Read More »O’Sullivan enjoying time as pitching coach
Along with being the head coach of Florida’s baseball program, Kevin O’Sullivan recently added the title of “Pitching Coach” to his resume. After being named the pitching coach to USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team earlier this month, O’Sullivan has enjoyed his time working with some of the best college players …
Read More »2021 MLB Draft Preview
The 2021 MLB Draft starts this Sunday and will continue until July 13. Let’s take a look at this week’s top prospects and who are expected to be selected during the early rounds. Jud Fabian, OF, Florida A red flag with Jud Fabian is his strikeout rate. Fabian is a …
Read More »Gators’ Stock in MLB Draft
The 20-round 2021 MLB Draft takes place from Sunday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 13. Atlanta, the home of the Braves, will host. Florida (38-22) disastrously ended their season via dismantling against South Florida and South Alabama in the NCAA Regionals. With the early finish and the draft moved from June to July, …
Read More »Update on former Gators in MLB
With less than a month to go before the 2021 MLB Draft, more Gators will make their impact in the pros. Meanwhile, four current Gators made the MLB Pipeline top 200 prospect list. The players include pitchers Tommy Mace and Jack Leftwich, outfielder Jud Fabian and catcher Nathan Hickey. As …
Read More »Rays lead Battle for the AL in series with White Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays take the field for Game 2 of their three-game stint with the Chicago White Sox. The Rays took the first game of the series with a 5-2 victory on Monday. The White Sox will look to even the series on their home field on Tuesday. Rays, …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays battle Chicago White Sox for the AL’s top spot
Coming off a series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, the Tampa Bay Rays travel to Guaranteed Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox. The Rays boast the AL’s best record at 42-24 with the White Sox just a half game back at 41-24. For Tampa Bay, Tyler Glasnow …
Read More »Rays Start Their Series With The Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays start their first game of the series tonight with the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays are coming off of a 9-7 loss to the Washington Nationals. The Rays have a record of 16-5 against the Orioles dating back to the start of last season. The Rays have …
Read More »MLB Cracking Down on Substances
The MLB is cracking down on foreign substances. Amidst the pandemic, the league’s 2020 health and safety protocol instated that pitchers could carry a small wet rag to reduce any spreading. Pitchers may not access the rag while on the pitching rubber and must clearly wipe the fingers of his …
Read More »Nightmare Debut for former Gator Jackson Kowar
Former Gator Jackson Kowar made his MLB debut on Monday night with the Kansas City Royals. Jackson, 24, made the Gator’s 75th all-time major debut. Unfortunate Start However, Kowar’s debut was forgettable as he was unable to make it out of the first inning against the Angels. The start statistics …
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