Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning joined Sports Scene to discuss a variety of topics related to his baseball journey. He discussed his manager Bruce Bochy, the World Series win, his dreams of playing in the MLB, his MLB debut, his approach to his starts and his time as a Gator. …
Read More »Former UF Standouts Dunning, Puk Make MLB Playoffs
The 2023 Major League Baseball Postseason is underway, and two former Gators will be taking the mound this year: Pitchers Dane Dunning for the Texas Rangers and AJ Puk for the Miami Marlins. Dunning and Puk will be on separate sides of the MLB playoff bracket, but these former Florida …
Read More »A look at Gators in the MLB
Lots of Gators are on the Opening Day roster for the 2022 season. With Opening Day only two days away, the former Gators are eager to get back on the field. Although each of the players is on their own professional journey, each has had his own set of accomplishments. …
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 »Glasnow Strikes Out 14; Rays Shutout Rangers 1-0
It was an all-out pitchers duel as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated Texas Rangers 1-0. The win was not the only reason for celebration for the Rays, however. At batting practice before the game, the Rays received their American League Championship rings. “They’re beautiful. … I think all of us …
Read More »Rays-Rangers Game Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Texas Rangers in the first of a four-game AL series on Monday night. The teams meet for the first time this season at 7:10 p.m. on Tropicana Field. Pitching Probables The Rangers will be sending Dane Dunning out to start on the mound to …
Read More »Former Gator Dane Dunning Traded to Texas
In case you missed it: the Chicago White Sox traded RHP Dane Dunning and prospect Avery Weems for frontline starter Lance Lynn. Allow us to introduce you to @Ddunning33. pic.twitter.com/AjfkXrKkFN — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) December 8, 2020 In other words: a major trade in Major League Baseball. As reactions continue …
Read More »Two Gators Battle in MLB Showdown
Florida fans will see some familiar faces Friday night when two Gators battle on the MLB mound as the White Sox take on the Royals. Two Gator Greats With a longtime history of dominant pitching, it is not out of the norm to see two SEC pitchers face off in the …
Read More »O’Sullivan Talks Gator Pitchers in the MLB, New Stadium
Two former Gators pitchers were recently called up to pitch for their respective major league teams. Brady Singer and Dane Dunning made their MLB debut this season. Gators baseball head coach Kevin O’Sullivan recalls their years at Florida and points out their improvements since going pro. Dunning made his MLB debut …
Read More »The MLB Winter Meetings Superlative Awards
The free agent class of 2017 is one of the most barren in recent years. The best starter is a 36 year old who was playing in Independent ball less than two years ago. The best bats were all seeking multi-year deals that would obviously become dead weight in two …
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