The MLB Draft was an exciting time to be a Florida Gator. Six Gators heard their names called during the three-day draft, but one had to wait a little longer than the others. Colby Halter, the ultimate team player, was willing to wait for his opportunity, just like in Omaha. …
Read More »AL West Set for Contentious Finish After All-Star Break
With the 2023 MLB All-Star Break in full swing, players have an opportunity to rest and relax before the regular season grind continues. This luxury was not extended to the AL West. Nearly the entire division is on the cusp of a postseason appearance and no team seems eager to …
Read More »Rays Drop Game One to Oakland Athletics
The Tampa Bay Rays took on the struggling Oakland Athletics late last night in the first of a four-game series. The Rays lost to the A’s in the first game with a final score of 3-4. The Matchup The Tampa Bay Rays go into this series as the team with …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Drop Opener to Oakland A’s
The Tampa Bay Rays, the team with the best record in baseball, lost to the team with the worst record on Monday. The Oakland Athletics were riding a five-game win streak as they traveled back to Oakland to take on the Rays. They would continue their hot streak, taking the …
Read More »The Oakland Athletics Time in Oakland is Coming to an End
The Oakland Athletics time in Oakland might be ending as the team announced Thursday that it signed a binding purchase agreement for 49 acres of land off the Las Vegas Strip. The team moved from Kansas City to Oakland in 1968. The A’s are Oakland’s last remaining major league sports …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Continue Historic Season
The Tampa Bay Rays continued their impeccable start to the season with an 11-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Catching Fire Tampa Bay has been on a tear to begin the year. The Rays are just the 13th team in MLB history to win their first nine games of the …
Read More »Former Gator AJ Puk Reflects on College Days, Prepares to Tackle New Role with Marlins
AJ Puk just moved into his spring training home in Scottsdale, Arizona, when he received a life-altering phone call. He was told the Oakland Athletics had traded him to the Miami Marlins in exchange for outfielder JJ Bleday. On the Move The Feb. 11 deal caught Puk completely by surprise, …
Read More »Rays Look Ahead to Final Series
The Tampa Bay Rays travel to Boston to face the Red Sox in their final regular season series. Playoff History Tampa Bay clinched a wildcard spot on Friday for the fifth time in franchise history. They currently have a 3-0 record all-time in wildcard matchups. https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/1576046066084229120?s=20&t=_NZApZNYXzU_YlE33WzATg In 2013, they defeated …
Read More »AL Pennant Race Through the Fourth of July
The AL Pennant race has started to heat up as we move through July 4 weekend and towards the All-Star break. The New York Yankees and Houston Astros have continued their season-long dominance, and sit in the top two spots in the MLB overall standings, hinting towards a phenomenal pennant …
Read More »Taking A Look At Former Florida Gators In The MLB
With the 2022 MLB season underway, former Florida Gators look to start the season strong. Opening the season with 11 players in the majors, Florida ranked second in the country. While each of the players continue journeys in the pros, each has had his own set of accomplishments. Here is …
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