Salvador Perez, the 15-year veteran, has been breaking records and turning heads during his All-Star season. Perez hit his 46th home run Monday, surpassing Johnny Bench’s record among catchers. After the game, Perez talked about what it meant to be in the same conversation as Bench. “When I see a …
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 »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 …
Read More »Jackson Kowar Joins Royals Rotation; Reunites with Brady Singer
First, they were the weekend starters at McKethan Stadium. Then, they were both taken in the first round of the 2018 MLB Amateur Draft. Now, they reunite in Kansas City. The Royals announced they are calling up righty pitching prospect Jackson Kowar. His debut will be a start against the Angels …
Read More »Rays Look to Even Series with the Royals
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Kansas City Royals in the second of their three-game series Wednesday night. The teams are meeting for the second to last this season at 7:10 p.m. on Tropicana field. Pitching Probables In Wednesday night’s contest, ace right-hander Tyler Glasnow is set to start for …
Read More »Rays defeat Royals 14-7
After a rocky start to the season, the Tampa Bay Rays (10-8) appear to back on track after a 14-7 win over the Kansas City Royals (9-7) on Tuesday night. The Rays are on a five-game win streak after sweeping the New York Yankees last week and taking the first …
Read More »Kansas City Royals Fall Short Against The Tampa Bay Rays After Multiple Errors
The Tampa Bay Rays continue their win streak after winning their last four games. Beating the Yankees in a three-game series and winning last night’s game against the Royals. Recap The first four innings were quiet for both teams. In the top of the fifth, the Rays were the first …
Read More »White Sox, Twins set to battle it out in AL Central
For many sports fans, the unofficial start of spring is almost here as the MLB season begins Thursday after possibly the most unorthodox season in history. In the 60 game 2020 season, the best division in terms of record was the American League Central. Three teams, the Twins, Indians and …
Read More »MLB Golden Glove winners announced
The MLB announced the winners of the 2020 Golden Glove award. The Golden Glove is given to one player from each position for superior play in the field. Typically, players, managers and coaches vote on the award as part of the process, but because of the shortened, regional schedule, they …
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 …
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