Two teams in NL Central made the playoffs in 2021, and with an expanded field there is a possibility that the division can have the same success in 2022. After a lockout threatened this year’s MLB season, its 30 teams will play a full 162-game slate. Contenders Milwaukee Brewers The …
Read More »Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes and Toronto’s Robbie Ray Win 2021 Cy Young Awards
Milwaukee Brewers ace Corbin Burnes won the National League Cy Young Award, and Toronto Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray took home the American League Cy Young Award. The award is voted on by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, and given to the best pitchers in Major League …
Read More »MLB All Star Game preview
The MLB All Star Game is tonight and there are plenty of storylines. Shohei Ohtani will start the game at pitcher and lead off the AL lineup. A lot of players have chosen to sit out. Also, the AL has won seven straight games. Ohtani to make history Your 2021 …
Read More »Miami Routs the Braves in a Double-Digit Victory
The Marlins piled up runs Tuesday night with a 14-8 win over the Braves. Miami ran up the scoreboard as the team had the bats cracking and earned 17 hits. The Marlins offense clicked on all cylinders as it won the second game of the NL east series with ease. …
Read More »Padres’ Tatis Jr. may be able to avoid shoulder surgery
Fernando Tatis Jr., one of baseball’s brightest stars, went down earlier in the week after injuring his shoulder while batting. Tatis is the San Diego Padres shortstop who just signed a major contract extension after a breakout season in 2019. He suffered a partially torn labrum when he followed through …
Read More »David Ross Hopes for Good Year
Former Gator David Ross looks ahead and hopes for a good year in his second season as manager for the Chicago Cubs. Last Season The 2020 season was one unlike any other the MLB has ever seen. The season didn’t actually start until July 23, over two months after the …
Read More »MLB and Players Association Agree to Bring Back Temporary Rule Changes for 2021
Major League Baseball and the players’ association reached a health and safety protocol agreement Monday to continue seven-inning doubleheaders and runners on second base to start extra innings for the second straight season. Returning Rules Both rules played key roles in the completion of the last year’s unprecedented season. In …
Read More »Trevor Bauer Becomes First Reds Pitcher to Win NL Cy Young
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Trevor Bauer won the 2020 National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Cincinnati pitcher received 27 of 30 first-place votes. Bauer beat out Yu Darvish and two-time reigning Cy Young winner, Jacob deGrom. History in the Making As Bauer becomes the first player in Reds …
Read More »MLB Golden Glove winners announced
The MLB announced the winners of the 2020 Golden Glove award. The Golden Glove is given to one player from each position for superior play in the field. Typically, players, managers and coaches vote on the award as part of the process, but because of the shortened, regional schedule, they …
Read More »Padres clinch playoffs ending 14-year drought
The 2020 MLB Postseason is just eight days away, and the San Diego Padres are the second team from the National League to clinch a playoff berth. The Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 7-4 Sunday night to clinch. Who led the Padres to the playoffs? In just his second year …
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