Seventeen former Gator baseball players returned to McKethan Stadium Saturday night to play in the Alumni Scrimmage. A few others were also on hand to support their former school and teammates before gearing up for the 2018 MLB season and heading down to Spring Training. Harrison Bader Current St. Louis …
Read More »Indians to Ditch Longtime Logo
After years of criticism, the Cleveland Indians are making a change to their uniforms. In 2019, the fighting braves of the Cuyahoga will take the field donning uniforms and hats without the “Chief Wahoo” logo. Why the Change? The Indians’ appearance in the 2016 World Series resulted in an influx …
Read More »Baseball HOF Class to Be Announced
The latest group to be immortalized in Cooperstown will be announced today at 6 p.m. Among the players that are expected to get inducted is Chipper Jones, Vladamir Guerrero, and Jim Thome. On The Fence Although Jones, Guerrero, and Thome are virtual locks to be inducted, there are some players …
Read More »2018 MLB Hall of Fame Countdown: Chipper Jones
Larry Wayne “Chipper” Jones is about to join legendary status this Wednesday when his name is announced at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Ranking among one of the best switch-hitters and third-basemen to have ever played, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be alongside Cooperstown’s greatest statues. HOF Attributes Jones …
Read More »2018 Baseball Hall of Fame Countdown: Jim Thome
The election results for the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot are being revealed on January 24th. Powerhouse Jim Thome enters his first year on the ballot with a chance to join Cooperstown. He may not have the reputation of Chipper Jones and others, however, he has a career full …
Read More »Top Five MLB Offseason Free Agents
Even though we are in the midst of the 2017 postseason, it is never too early to look ahead to the offseason. The 2017-2018 offseason has a ton of players looking for their next home. Some of these players might be the final piece to making a team a contender …
Read More »Will Giancarlo Stanton be Traded?
There are plenty of rumors floating around about the potential trade of National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton. Earlier this year, the Miami Marlins were sold to former superstar Derek Jeter and Florida businessman Bruce Sherman. Since the new owners took over, they have been looking for ways to cut costs. …
Read More »MLB General Managers Meet In Orlando With A Possible MVP On The Trading Block
Disney is considered to be “The Happiest Place On Earth.” This week, Disney and Orlando becomes the epicenter for professional baseball. The MLB general manager meetings take place this week with the potential to shape the entire off-season before the highly anticipated Winter Meetings take place next month. This year, …
Read More »Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge Win Rookie of the Year Awards in 2017
After having mesmerizing performances in their first year in the majors, Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge earned the Rookie of the Year Awards in the National League and the American League respectively. Both players helped their teams by not only winning games, but changing the directions of both the Los …
Read More »Former MLB Ace, Roy Halladay, Dies in Plane Crash
Roy Halladay, who pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies, died when his plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. The two-time Cy Young Award winner retired from the MLB just four years ago. Halladay was 40. Statement from the Blue Jays organization on the tragic …
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