Larry Wayne “Chipper” Jones; Florida native, Atlanta Braves legend and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer. He spent 19 years in Atlanta and became one of the top third basemen in MLB history. Throughout his career, Jones hit .303 with 468 home runs and earned the Most Valuable Player Award …
Read More »MLB teams release minor leaguers amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken baseball away from fans. Now, the business side of the game has fallen victim as well. Teams around the league are releasing minor league players at an alarming rate because of the virus. As of today, the Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Rays, Nationals, Mets, Brewers, Mariners, …
Read More »Beltran Out as Mets Manager Amidst Scandal
Carlos Beltran stepped down from his position as Mets manager Thursday afternoon. His departure is the latest domino to fall as a result of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. As a fan favorite as a player, Beltran accepted the position on November 1st and is out before managing a game. As …
Read More »Alex Cora out from Boston: what does this mean for the Mets?
In wake of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, the baseball world was shocked once again on Tuesday when Red Sox Manager Alex Cora and executives decided to part ways. With news on Cora, many are awaiting a decision from the Mets regarding manager Carlos Beltran. Beltran’s role with the Astros Carlos …
Read More »Peter Alonso Sets The Mets Single Season Home Run Record
This is Peter Alonso’s year! He got engaged to Haley Renee (on Nov. 28), got his start in the Majors after Spring Training, pasted the National League rookie home run record (39), won the home run derby as a rookie, and has now set the N.Y. Mets single season home …
Read More »MLB Draft: Gators Await Potential Picks
Day one of the MLB Draft has officially come to an end. 78 picks in and there’s still so much talent left. With rounds one and two completed, the draft will continue with rounds 3 to 10 today. Live coverage of #MLBDraft Day 2 begins at 12:30 ET. In the …
Read More »Marlins Fall to Mets 6-4, Mets Sweep Series
It was a rough night for the Marlins as they dropped to 2-5 on the season and 5th in the NL East Wednesday night. While it is still very early, fans did not have much to be optimistic about during the game. Mets fans, on the other hand, had a …
Read More »Jacob deGrom signs extension with Mets
Just before opening day, the New York Mets have signed ace pitcher Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $137.5 million contract extension. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal gives deGrom $27.5 million per year. The 30-year-old reigning Cy Young winner was supposed to make $17 million this season. He also …
Read More »Tim Tebow Begins NY Mets Spring Training
Gator great and former Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow is back for another season of minor league baseball. Slowly but surely, Tebow is moving up the ranks. Tebow Invited to Mets Spring Training We’ve invited 13 additional players to Major League #SpringTraining. #Mets pic.twitter.com/p2jAYXTY7N — New York Mets (@Mets) January …
Read More »Marlins Give Up Another Lead and Fall to the Mets
The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins last night after the Marlins led the game twice. Marlins first-baseman Justin Bour smacked two home runs in the 5th and the 7th innings to give the Marlins the lead. Bour’s success at the plate, however, did not push the Marlins past …
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