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This week would usually have a certain meaning to it in college baseball. For the remaining teams in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, it would be the last chance to punch a ticket to Omaha for the College World Series. A dream every player hopes to one day fulfill as a …

First, the MLB offered up its proposal for the 2020 season. Then, the players fired back. On Sunday, the Major League Baseball Players Association countered the league’s proposal with one of its own. Details of new proposal There are several differences between the two proposals. For example, the union’s proposal …

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, …

The hopes were MLB and the MLBPA would find an agreement this week. So far, it hasn’t happened. Comments by the players haven’t helped either. The war over dollars has instilled fear in many that there won’t be a baseball season this year. While some players returned for voluntary practice, …

While Major League Baseball inches toward a return to action, the Tampa Bay Rays took a small step in the right direction.  On Monday, the Rays held limited workouts at Tropicana Field, with 14 players participating. “It was good to see some smiling faces,” said Rays manager Kevin Cash. Outfielder Austin …

Arguably the biggest roadblock to the MLB starting up again is money. Players want all of it, the owners don’t have much to give and the league is in a bind again. The Current Plan About a week ago, the league and owners agreed on a plan that includes the …

On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that his state was open for professional sports teams to resume playing and practicing. He joined Arizona Governor, Doug Ducey, in being the second state to welcome sports back. DeSantis is ready No matter which sport you prefer, fans are eager to turn …

The country slowly beginning to get back to some sort of normalcy. However, questions remain on when sports might possibly make a return. On Monday, the MLB came out with some news that may give baseball fans some much-needed hope. According to an article by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, …

Michael Byrne, former Florida Gator pitcher, joined the Steve Russell on Sportscene Show recently to reflect on his time at Florida and discuss his experience with the Cincinnati Reds organization thus far. Byrne’s career as a Gator In 2016, Byrne joined Florida’s baseball program. His role was limited as a …

David Eckstein is a former walk-on infielder for the Florida Gators who went on to play 10 seasons of Major League Baseball for five different teams. He is a two-time World Series champion and is still involved with the league, today. He is now a “Special Assistant” in the Pittsburgh …