After nine seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, Craig Counsell was named the new manager of the Chicago Cubs Monday. Counsell’s contract with the Brewers expired at the end of the 2023 season, which led him to have conversations with different teams around the league. Ultimately, he landed him with the …
Read More »Cubs, Mets Hire New Managers on First Day of MLB Free Agency
With MLB free agency officially beginning Nov. 6, two division rivals wasted no time hiring new managers. The Chicago Cubs made a shocking move Monday in hiring former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell. Around the same time, it was also announced the New York Mets would be hiring former New …
Read More »Marlins Playoff Race Heating Up
MLB’s regular season is coming to a close. The Miami Marlins (82-76) are competing with the Arizona Diamondbacks (84-75), Chicago Cubs (82-76), Cincinnati Reds (81-78) and San Diego Padres (79-80) for the last two National League wildcard spots. Time is ticking as the playoffs begin on Tuesday. Crunch Time for …
Read More »Post All-Star Break: NL Central Breakdown
The National League Central is shaping up to be a division full of surprises. The St. Louis Cardinals, who were favorited to win the division, are sitting in last place. The Cincinnati Reds, who were favorited to finish last, are now in first place thanks to their young core of …
Read More »MLB Draft: Day Two Recap
The second day of the Major League Baseball draft was just as exciting as the first. As 244 names were called in rounds three through 10, lifelong dreams became reality. Two former Gators were selected on Monday. This brings the total to five Florida draftees thus far. Day 2 of …
Read More »Rays Offense Sputters in Second Straight Loss to Cubs
On Tuesday night, the Tampa Bay Rays (39-18) posted their second consecutive loss, falling 2-1 to the Chicago Cubs (24-30). The Rays have scored just one run in their last 18 innings, which is raising concerns about how sustainable their success is. Back at it tomorrow afternoon pic.twitter.com/Ef1rvVWey3 — Tampa …
Read More »NL Central 2023 Season Preview
Major League Baseball is back. With the 2023 season set to get under way, the NL Central looks to be up for grabs this season. Each squad has something to prove this year. After a tight battle at the top of the division between the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee …
Read More »All Rise: Yankees re-sign Judge
The New York Yankees made a splash in free agency on Wednesday, re-signing Aaron Judge to a long-term deal after the AL MVP tested the waters in free agency. The Bronx Bombers re-signed the 30-year-old outfielder to a nine-year, $360 million deal, giving him the highest annual salary for any …
Read More »Rays Make Quick Work of Cubs
The Tampa Bay Rays (7-6) defeated the Chicago Cubs (6-6) 8-2 in just 6 innings due to rain. Fast Start On a night when the opening pitch was moved up 70 minutes due to rain in the forecast, no one knew how much baseball would be played. Coming off wins …
Read More »Franco, Rays Even Series with Cubs
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs Tuesday by a 6-5 score in part to Wander Franco’s big day at the plate. The series is now even at one game each after the Rays fell in game one. Starting Lineups The Rays made several changes in their lineup from …
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