Two former Gators pitchers were recently called up to pitch for their respective major league teams. Brady Singer and Dane Dunning made their MLB debut this season. Gators baseball head coach Kevin O’Sullivan recalls their years at Florida and points out their improvements since going pro. Dunning made his MLB debut …
Read More »MLB Releases its 60-Game Schedule
For those itching to watch some baseball again, the wait won’t be much longer. Major League Baseball released its 60-game schedule Monday night with all the action kicking off July 23. https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1279052354407497728 Notable Games, Dates Opening Night will see the defending World Series-champion Washington Nationals begin their title defense …
Read More »New Managers for Padres and Royals Try to Turn Franchises Around
As is the case after most MLB seasons, there’s a high turnover at the managerial position. For now, eight teams will have new managers at the start of next season. The hope is the new hires will lead to success. Two struggling franchises, the Kansas City Royals and San Diego …
Read More »AL Wild Card: Rays Win, Retain Lead
It took extra innings, but the Tampa Bay Rays got the job done against the Texas Rangers to retain a 1.5-game lead over the Oakland A’s in the AL Wild Card. The Rays have now won six straight. Took extras, took the first in TEX. #RaysUp RECAP // https://t.co/f1GTDsYQ9A pic.twitter.com/TE5QoMQj0d …
Read More »Rays Set for Texas Road Trip as Season Winds Down
The Tampa Bay Rays are back in action tonight against the Texas Rangers as they look to lock up a postseason birth with three weeks to go in the regular season. Getting Hot at the Right Time The Rays have played some excellent baseball over the last couple weeks, winning …
Read More »Los Angeles Angels Win First Game Following Skaggs’ Passing
Just one day after the passing of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels took the field without their teammate. They returned to the diamond Tuesday night for their matchup against the Texas Rangers. The Angels picked up the 9-4 win over the Rangers. While the win brought momentary bliss, …
Read More »Bigger Than Baseball: MLB Mourns the Loss of Tyler Skaggs
Slated to play the Texas Rangers on Monday, the Los Angeles Angels flew to Southlake, Texas on Sunday. Announcing the team’s arrival, Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs took to his Instagram posting a picture of him and his teammates donning cowboy hats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …
Read More »Rays Dominating Series with Rangers and Gaining Playoff Ground
After defeating the Texas Rangers 4-0, the Tampa Bay Rays are just 5.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot. Rays Shut Out Rangers For the second straight game, the Rays picked up a win against the Rangers without giving up a run. Monday saw the Rays grab …
Read More »Rays Win, Marlins Lose in MLB Week 2
MLB is underway, and both Tampa Bay and Miami have room for improvement sitting at spot No. 23 and No. 30 in the week 2 power rankings. Rays Snap 4-game Lose Streak The Rays(4-12) are off to a good start in their series against the Texas Rangers(6-12) after being swept …
Read More »Russell Wilson traded to Yankees
Yes you heard that right. Russell Wilson has been traded to the New York Yankees. No, not from the Seattle Seahawks, but from the Texas Rangers. Wilson spent 5 years with the Texas Rangers before being shipped to New York on Wednesday, February 7th. The superstar quarterback actually has a …
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