The Oakland Athletics relocation to Las Vegas, Nevada, was approved by a unanimous vote of Major League Baseball’s owners Thursday. https://twitter.com/Athletics/status/1725401159022911840 The move, which is anticipated for the 2028 season, will be the third in franchise history. The nine-time world champions moved from Philadelphia to Kansas City for the 1955 …
Read More »Former Gator Jacob Young Talks Recent Move to MLB
Former Gators baseball outfielder Jacob Young was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2021 and was called up to the majors in August. Young discussed his experiences in the MLB so far on Sports Scene. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1695501793478762750 From High-A to the Major Leagues The news about Young’s promotion to the majors …
Read More »Diamondbacks Look to Even NLCS Against Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks face off in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series Friday night. First pitch is at 8:07 p.m. Phillies Take Early Series Lead The Phillies dominated in Games 1 and 2, securing an early 2-0 series lead at home. Philadelphia took Game 1 …
Read More »Braves-Phillies NLDS Tied at 1-1 Going into Game 3
With the series tied at 1-1, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will travel to Philadelphia Wednesday night for Game 3 of the National League Division Series. First pitch is set for 5:07 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. Get ready. It's going to be another electric night in Philly. #Postseason …
Read More »Marlins Set for Wild Card Round with Phillies
The MLB playoffs began Tuesday, and the Miami Marlins have reached the playoffs for the fourth time in franchise history. The Marlins will go on the road to play the Philadelphia Phillies at 8 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies return to the playoffs for the second consecutive year. …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays in Baltimore for Game 2 of Pivotal Series
The Tampa Bay Rays face the Baltimore Orioles tonight in Camden Yards. It’s game two of the four-game series between the AL East rivals. Rays Bullpen Dominates Game 1 The Rays were triumphant in a 4-3 win over the Orioles last night. .@RaysBaseball now just 1 game behind Baltimore for …
Read More »MLB Trade Deadline: Who Went Where?
The 2023 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Each year, the deadline riles up MLB fans as teams load up or sell off before the real push for October begins. It adds some annual chaos to the league in the dog days of summer. This year was no different. …
Read More »Rays Look to Even Series Against Red-Hot Rangers
The Tampa Bay Rays lost in heartbreaking fashion Monday night against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Tough one. Back at it tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/6YUWu4ThMF — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 18, 2023 Recap Tampa took an early 2-0 lead thanks to a sacrifice fly from Randy Arozarena, allowing Yandy Diaz …
Read More »Gator alum Colby Halter talks Going Pro
The MLB Draft was an exciting time to be a Florida Gator. Six Gators heard their names called during the three-day draft, but one had to wait a little longer than the others. Colby Halter, the ultimate team player, was willing to wait for his opportunity, just like in Omaha. …
Read More »NL West at the All-Star Break
As the second half of the Major League Baseball season begins Friday, the National League West is one of the strongest divisions in baseball. There have been surprises, disappointments and perennial dominance. With over two months still to play in the season, here is how the NL West shapes up. …
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