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‘Thank You, Mom’: Former Gator Baseball Players Reflect on the Women Who Shaped Them

Thursday May 8, 2025

“I love you, and thank you for everything.” Those were the simple, yet powerful words of former Florida Gators star and now Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone when asked what …
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Mets’ Scott Reframes Winning Mentality While Rehabbing Elbow

Thursday May 8, 2025

Christian Scott seemed like an easy addition to the New York Mets’ rotating cast of starters. After finishing his collegiate career at UF, Scott climbed through the farm system in three years, …
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Former Gators Shortstop Figueroa Thriving in New Role in Rangers’ Front Office

Monday May 5, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. — For former Florida Gators and Major League Baseball infielder Cole Figueroa, the path from the field to the front office wasn’t just about changing uniforms, it was about …
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Gators in the Pros: After Highs at UF, Jackson Kowar Working His Way Back for Mariners

Friday May 2, 2025

PEORIA, Ariz. — Seattle Mariners right-hander Jackson Kowar has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in his baseball career. Nearly a decade removed from playing a key role in …
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Gators in the Pros: Now a Red, Brady Singer Shaped By Time at UF

Friday April 11, 2025

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds pitcher Brady Singer is one of the most decorated players in University of Florida baseball history. Singer, who played at Florida from 2016-18, had a stellar career with …
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Gators in the Pros: Catching Up with Royals Top Prospect Jac Caglianone

Friday April 11, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. — In the past 12 months, Jac Caglianone has gone from representing the University of Florida in front of thousands of fans any given weekend to playing in front of mere hundreds out …
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Gators in the Pros: Sterlin Thompson Has Eyes on the Majors with Rockies

Friday April 4, 2025

Sterlin Thompson continues to climb the ladder in the Colorado Rockies organization. Now in his fourth season in the minors, the former Florida Gators outfielder is just one step away from the majors …
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Gators in the Pros: Wyatt Langford Looking to Take Next Step After Big Rookie Year

Thursday April 3, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. — For Wyatt Langford, professional baseball has been a race. Growing up in Trenton, Florida, a mere 30 miles from Gainesville, the high school star went to the University of …
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Gators in the Pros: Jonathan India Adjusting to Life With Royals After Trade

Thursday April 3, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. — From winning a national championship at the University of Florida to earning National League Rookie of the Year honors with the Cincinnati Reds, Jonathan India has experienced …
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Gators in the Pros: Colby Halter Trying to Climb the Ladder in A’s System

Thursday April 3, 2025

MESA, Ariz. — Former Florida Gators infielder Colby Halter has demonstrated strong skills throughout his time in both college and professional baseball. Halter, a Jacksonville native played, with …
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Gators in the Pros: Hurston Waldrep Working on Getting Back to ‘The Show’ in Atlanta

Wednesday April 2, 2025

A 16.71 ERA in your first two MLB starts would dishearten most pitchers. For former Gators star Hurston Waldrep, his less-than-stellar trips to the majors are a source of motivation and pride. After …
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Gators in the Pros: A.J. Puk Starting to Feel Comfortable in Deep D’backs ‘Pen

Tuesday April 1, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A.J. Puk has had a lot of expectations on him for a long time. Puk was drafted with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft by the then-Oakland Athletics. Before going pro, …
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Gators in the Pros: Dane Dunning on Winning a World Series, His Time With UF

Thursday March 27, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Dane Dunning has had quite a career. Dunning, who pitched for UF from 2014-16, was a part of two College World Series teams in Gainesville, appearing in 66 games with the …