The players are in talks with league officials over several proposed rule changes that cover pace of play, rosters, lineups and even the draft. Here’s a list of the potential modifications to the league: Pitchers required to face a minimum of three batters Universal designated hitter One singular trade deadline …
Read More »Future of Colorado Rockies Star Nolan Arenado Unclear After NLDS Sweep
The Colorado Rockies are a team on the rise. While they are coming off of a three-game sweep in the NL Division Series by the Milwaukee Brewers, the Rockies have a reason to be excited about the future, despite some uncertainties. 2018 Summary The Rockies finished second in the NL …
Read More »Justin Shafer: Another Gator Alum debuts in the Major Leagues
Many athletes can pick out a specific instance that changed their careers forever. Twenty-five-year-old right-handed pitcher Justin Shafer may have just had this moment for his career. Road to the Big Leagues Shafer played at the University of Florida for three years before he was picked in the eighth round …
Read More »Taking the A’s Train
The Oakland Athletics are hot. Red hot. After a shutout win Monday night against the Texas Rangers, the A’s now sit atop the AL West standings tied for first place with the defending champion Houston Astros. Since losing four straight from June 12 to June 15 that pushed them to …
Read More »Red Sox First Team in MLB to 80 Wins
Since the All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox have pulled away as the best and hottest team in baseball. Boston became the first team to 80 wins Tuesday night, coming from behind to win 10-7 in 10 innings in Toronto. https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1027028972301963264 “It’s really good,” Boston first baseman Mitch Moreland, who …
Read More »Red Sox Throttle Yankees Behind Sale and Betts
The Boston Red Sox improved their record to an MLB-best 9-1 as they defeated the New York Yankees 14-1. The Red Sox were led by dominant performances from their top two stars, Chris Sale and Mookie Betts. Sale led the Sox on the mound by going 6.0 innings and striking …
Read More »MLB Winter Meetings Recap
The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings, the sport’s biggest week of the off season, has come to a close. The meetings took place at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando. There were multiple trades and signings over the course of the Winter Meetings, with some of …
Read More »Cubs Host Dodgers in Game 3 of the NCLS
The National League Championship Series moves to Wrigley Field in Chicago tonight for game 3 of the match up between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers took care of business at home and now lead the series 2-0. On the other hand, the Cubs look to get …
Read More »Rays Start Off Three-Game Series With A Great Win
On Monday night, the Tampa Bay Rays (66-67) locked in a win against the Kansas City Royals (64-66), 12-0. Not much to say other than good team win. #RaysWin RECAP // https://t.co/JGNzmL8oZu pic.twitter.com/MgwbLxtnET — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) August 29, 2017 Game Recap The Rays came out to play a …
Read More »Miami Marlins Lose First Game of Long Road Trip
The Marlins played their first of a nine-game road trip when they visited the Seattle Mariners yesterday. After a tough inning out of the gates for Miami starting pitcher Tom Koehler, the Marlins played catch up for the rest of the evening. Mariners starter Ariel Miranda, equipped with an early cushion, closed …
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