Last season, optimism was high for the Milwaukee Brewers heading into 2019. Fresh off an appearance in the National League Championship Series a year prior, the Brewers were striving for a World Series title. While they didn’t accomplish this feat, the season wasn’t a total washout, as the Brewers still …
Read More »Angels are retooled and hopeful heading into 2020 season
Mike Trout. Anthony Rendon. Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Angels are not lacking star power. They have perhaps the best player ever leading their team, along with one of the best third basemen in the MLB and a new-age Babe Ruth. Yes. pic.twitter.com/ZJI2yqprot — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) February 19, …
Read More »Gator Great, David Ross, on managing the Chicago Cubs
Former Gator, David Ross, was announced as the General Manager of the Chicago Cubs this past off-season. After taking the Cubs to a historic World Series victory in 2016, Ross looks to lead the team but in a new role. Early Career Ross started off his collegiate career at Auburn …
Read More »MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred apologizes amid Astros scandal
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is under fire after an interview with ESPN where he described the World Series trophy as, “a piece of metal.” On Tuesday, Manfred apologized for his comments. These comments come in the wake of the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. In the incident, the MLB investigated and …
Read More »Dodgers ready to move on
Despite learning that the Astros cheated in the 2017 World Series to win, the Dodgers are ready to focus on the season ahead. Dodgers enter season with high expectations Pitchers and catchers have practiced for about a week now as more position players join them to prepare for their first …
Read More »Astros Express Regret, Apologize for Sign-Stealing
The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing saga continues. The baseball world heard from some of those involved after the scandal headed down the rabbit hole. Members of the organization apologized for the roles played in the scandal at a press conference on Thursday. Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane, newly hired manager …
Read More »From Fenway to LA: Betts and Price talk blockbuster
First Major League Baseball disciplines the Houston Astros for stealing signs in 2017. Now, one of the league’s top superstars is on the move, and he’s headed across the country. The 2018 American League MVP, Mookie Betts, along with pitcher and teammate David Price, will now call the West Coast their home. …
Read More »Former Astro Marwin Gonzalez regrets team’s 2017 actions
Marwin Gonzalez was a member of the Houston Astros during the sign-stealing scandal that shocked the baseball world. After addressing the media yesterday, he became the first position player from the 2017 Astros to express regret for the team’s actions. Two other former Astro pitchers, Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton, …
Read More »Betts now a Dodger after six seasons with Red Sox
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox made a blockbuster trade earlier in February that sent shockwaves throughout the MLB landscape. On Feb. 4, reports started coming out that right fielder and former MVP Mookie Betts was traded from Boston to LA. https://twitter.com/SportsNetLA/status/1227027065259487233 On Sunday, the trade was confirmed …
Read More »Betts and Price headline blockbuster deal between Dodgers and Red Sox
Last night, the Red Sox and Dodgers agreed to a blockbuster trade that included Mookie Betts, David Price and Alex Verdugo. That trade has rocked the baseball landscape. Details of the trade Three teams and five players are involved in this trade. In exchange for Betts and Price, young outfielder …
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