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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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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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Rockies Spring Training Preview: Can the Prospects Play?

Thursday February 20, 2025

It was a cold offseason in Denver, and that’s not just a reference to the temperature. A Colorado Rockies team that has endured back-to-back 100-loss seasons and six straight losing campaigns …
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My Spring Break Adventure to Seven Grapefruit League Games at Four Different Ballparks

Tuesday April 11, 2023

In only eight days, I managed to attend seven MLB Spring Training games at four different Grapefruit League ballparks thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity granted to me by the University of …
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How the Relationship between HCC and the New York Yankees is Growing the Game of Baseball in a Unique Way

Thursday April 6, 2023

Across the country, collegiate baseball programs continue to develop at a monstrous rate every year. By allocating money towards new facilities and technology, schools strive to give its players the …
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A Tribute to “Happy Feet”

Friday March 31, 2023

There’s an old saying that “there’s no crying in baseball,” which was said by Tom Hanks’ character, Jimmy Dugan, in the movie “A League of Their Own.” While this phrase may ring true …
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Rating the 6 Ballparks I Visited of the Grapefruit League: Photo Gallery and More

Saturday March 25, 2023

In the past week, I drove a total of 1,166 miles across the Sunshine State as I explored 7 different Grapefruit League ballparks of  Major League Baseball during the 2023 Spring Training season. I …
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Avisail Garcia Looking for a Comeback Year in 2023.

Monday March 20, 2023

A year ago, all the spotlights pointed at Avisail Garcia, the Miami Marlins’ top addition for the 2022 season. The Venezuelan outfielder was fresh off one of the best seasons of his career, …

Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros Highlights from March 13

Monday March 20, 2023

On Monday, March 13, the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros played in their beautiful ballpark in West Palm Beach, Florida. Here are some highlights from my experience at the …
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27-Year Volunteer Inspires Children at Pirates Spring Training Speed Pitch

Monday March 20, 2023

Since the 20th century, Pittsburgh native Margie Pappa has volunteered to work the inflatable ‘speed pitch’ at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida, for the Pirates’ home spring …
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Hunter Barco Talks Transition to Pros, Recovery, Gators Baseball and More

Monday March 20, 2023

I caught up with former Gator Hunter Barco, who was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 44th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 MLB draft. Barco spoke on his transition to the Pirates …
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Braves Overpower Phillies in Grapefruit League Showdown

Sunday March 19, 2023

It was a tough battle for the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, March 14. The Atlanta Braves traveled to Clearwater, Florida for the match up and quickly took control at Baycare Ballpark, scoring …
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Tigers roar to victory with explosive late-game rally against Red Sox

Sunday March 19, 2023

For eight straight innings, the Detroit Tigers just couldn’t find their groove. Being down 2-1 without any star power, their backs were against the wall until they struck gold. A five-run fifth …
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Review Time: A Day Spent at a Yankees Game

Sunday March 19, 2023

The New York Yankees hosted the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, March 11, at George M. Steinbrenner Field for a Grapefruit League game. The Yankees fell short 6-3, but Tampa did not disappoint with …
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162 games and a lot of optimism, Pirates fans excited for the 2023 season

Sunday March 19, 2023

Young stars ready to breakout, tenured vets with lots of experience and new additions highlight this year’s Pittsburgh Pirates squad. As spring training has hit its halfway point, the proof is …