Joe Pignatano, the last surviving coach of the 1969 “Miracle Mets,” passed away on May 23, 2022, at the age of 92 in Naples, Florida, due to dementia. citeturn0search1 Pignatano’s journey through Major League Baseball (MLB) was marked by dedication, resilience, and a unique flair that left an indelible mark on the sport. **Early […]
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On March 13, 2022, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso survived a serious car accident in Tampa, Florida. While driving to spring training, Alonso’s vehicle was struck by another driver who ran a red light, causing his car to flip over three times. Alonso recounted the harrowing experience, stating, “One [moment] I was […]
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Rusty Staub, who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Florida. He was 73. Rusty Staub, who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major […]
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The Heat have officially signed undrafted rookie free agent Zyon Pullin to a two-way contract, the team confirmed in a press release. Reporting after last week’s draft indicated the two sides had reached an agreement. A 6’4″ guard out of Florida, Pullin played for UC Riverside from 2019-23 before transferring to the Gators for […]
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Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith is worth every penny of the new contract. Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs the / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports DeVonta Smith and his representation could have waited patiently to see the new contracts that will soon be […]
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Bader’s life and career have both come full circle to land him on the New York Mets with a former college teammate. The 29-year-old was born in Bronxville, New York, and went on to play college baseball with Pete Alonso at Florida. The duo were known as the “Diesel Brothers” during their time playing for […]
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The New York Mets would send their best player for a questionable return from the Seattle Mariners. If the New York Mets continue to lose games, there could be huge moves at the deadline from the front office. With Pete Alonso’s contract situation still unresolved, he’s certainly the main name to watch out for who […]
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This Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that forbids local governments from mandating worker safeguards against heat exposure. This law may result in an increase in workers’ compensation claims from injured workers. Simultaneously, the state Department of Financial Services declared the detention of a Miami labor supplier, accusing him of falsifying payroll records […]
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The Mets closer needs to step it up as Opening Day draws near, and we now know when he’ll be playing this spring. Manager Carlos Mendoza announced following the team’s victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday that Diaz will start in the pitcher’s dugout for the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in Jupiter, Florida. Diaz will […]
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Jupiter, Florida — Friday, Luis Severino returned for one final pitch to cap off an effective outing. The 98-mph four-seamer, Severino’s fastest pitch of the afternoon, was foul-pitched into Omar Narvaez’s mitt by Matt Carpenter, capping the veteran right-hander’s first Grapefruit League outing with the Mets. On a day when the Mets fell short of […]
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