Stephen Strasburg has only pitched five innings since winning the 2019 World Series MVP. After undergoing surgery to repair carpal tunnel syndrome in his right wrist, the Washington Nationals star pitcher is ready for 2021. Strasburg regrets participating in Summer Camp Due to COVID-19, MLB players were unaware of when …
Read More »NBA to Resume Playoff Action Saturday; Other Leagues Voice Support
Over the course of the last few days, athletes from numerous sport leagues have taken a stand in the fight for racial equality in the U.S. Games not only in the NBA, but in the MLB, NHL, WNBA and MLS have all been postponed in response to the shooting of …
Read More »Miami Marlins Shut Down Until Sunday
The already-shortened baseball schedule received another hit for the Miami Marlins. A coronavirus outbreak among the team forced them to postpone their games until Sunday. Eleven players and two coaches had previously tested positive for the virus. Over the last week, the Marlins have reached 17 positive cases. Before the …
Read More »Marlins have four new positive coronavirus tests; 17 total
The Miami Marlins are undoubtedly in trouble. Four more team members tested positive for the coronavirus after the latest testing update. Previously, on Monday, the Marlins had confirmed positive tests from 11 players and two coaches. At this point, Miami has 17 total confirmed cases. Four Marlins players explicitly tested …
Read More »MLB Opening Day Finally Here
It took several weeks of agonizing back-and-forth talks, but baseball is finally here, and so is Opening Day! Amid a global pandemic, the sport known for its drawn-out and lengthy season, will play full-speed ahead. Two big match-ups will grace our screens tonight: Yankees vs. Nationals, and Dodgers vs. Giants. …
Read More »MLB Preview: What to Expect
The 2020 MLB season is finally back tomorrow, July 23. Baseball returns four months after its original starting date. This restart is facing a lot of new changes to their usual set-up as they adjust to the coronavirus health guidelines. One of these changes is the number of games on …
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. Now playing. pic.twitter.com/10dJWxvan3 — MLB (@MLB) July 3, 2020 Notable Games, Dates Opening Night will see the defending …
Read More »Former Gator Den Dekker hired at Charleston Southern
Former Gator and major leaguer Matt Den Dekker has taken a job on the Charleston Southern coaching staff for 2021. Den Dekker was an integral part of the Florida Gators from 2007-10, helping the program reach the College World Series in 2010. Playing Career Den Dekker came to UF and …
Read More »MLB teams release minor leaguers amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken baseball away from fans. Now, the business side of the game has fallen victim as well. Teams around the league are releasing minor league players at an alarming rate because of the virus. As of today, the Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Rays, Nationals, Mets, Brewers, Mariners, …
Read More »Nationals Clinch First World Series in Franchise History
Cinderella story complete. The Washington Nationals are the 2019 World Series Champions. At one point this season, the Nationals were 19-31 and were on the verge of selling some of their best assets at the trade deadline. Fast forward to October, the Nationals clinched a wildcard berth and beat the …
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