Juan Soto, 25, has joined the New York Yankees as their left fielder, marking a significant new phase in his already impressive career. Soto, known for his remarkable power at the plate, has contributed greatly to the teams he has played for over the course of his career. He spent …
Read More »Hunter Barco Talks Transition to Pros, Recovery, 2023 Gators Baseball and More
ESPN Gainesville’s Ellie Shreve interviewed former Gator Hunter Barco during spring training at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida. Barco spoke about his transition to the Pittsburgh Pirates, provided an update on his recovery from Tommy John Surgery and shared his thoughts on the 2023 Gators baseball squad. Barco was selected by …
Read More »MLB Spring Training Opens – Justin Verlander Talks Being With Mets
After missing the 2021 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, then helping steer the Houston Astros to a World Series title, Justin Verlander agreed to a two-year $86 million contract with the New York Mets. Now? With spring training opening, it’s time for him to acclimate, adjust and get ready …
Read More »MLB and Player’s Association no closer to lockout resolution
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association remain no closer to securing a lockout resolution as the upcoming season grows closer. The ongoing work stoppage began on December 2, 2021. Over 80 days ago, MLB owners unanimously voted to implement a lockout after the expiration of the 2016 collective …
Read More »Tim Kurkjian Gives Insight on the MLB Lockout
Major League Baseball is in its ninth full-work stoppage and fourth lockout in history. The main issue surrounds the MLB and the MLBPA. Mainly how there needs to be a change on the economic side of the sport. Players want to address many key issues involving service time manipulation, minimum …
Read More »The first MLB work stoppage in 26 years
As of Wednesday at midnight, there will be no more baseball activities for the foreseeable future. The owners and MLB Players Association did not work out a new collective bargaining agreement, resulting in the first MLB work stoppage since 1994-95. Major League Baseball has officially implemented a lockout, sources tell …
Read More »San Diego Padres and Fernando Tatis Jr. Agree to a 14-year Deal
The San Diego Padres settled on a contract extension on Wednesday with short stop, Fernando Tatis Jr. Fernando @tatis_jr can crush. Doesn’t matter if it’s a bat or a stick 💪 (🎥: marifertatis on IG) pic.twitter.com/apSc0n18dG — San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 16, 2021 The Details Tatis is receiving the …
Read More »MLB continues to monitor COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues its spread around the world, MLB officials continue to monitor the disease as they prepare for the 2020 season. American Sports Prepare With 647 total cases of the Coronavirus Disease in the United States (as of March 11), public anxiety is rapidly reaching the sports world. In …
Read More »Aaron Judge should make spring training debut soon, per Yankees
New York Yankee’s right fielder Aaron Judge could possibly make his Spring Training debut next week. Shoulder soreness The 27-year-old had not swung a bat in spring training until recently. The team has kept him on close watch as he recovers from what they are calling right shoulder soreness. Although, …
Read More »Cole is Happy to be a Yankee
Yankees newly acquired pitcher Gerrit Cole participated in his first formal workout with the team yesterday. Cole joined the team this offseason after signing a nine-year contract worth $324 million dollars (a record for a pitcher). Welcome to Cole World. @GerritCole45 pic.twitter.com/UlzBnYMjYf — New York Yankees (@Yankees) February 12, 2020 …
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