Mizzou Links for Thursday, March 28
Mizzou Made in MLB
Happy Opening Day! It is Opening Day (already?) around MLB, and there’s a good representation of former Mizzou Baseball players that are currently in the majors. Pitcher U, of course.
We might as well start off with Kyle Gibson — because he was one of the many pitching additions from the St. Louis Cardinals this off-season. Gibson struggled in Spring Training with an ERA of 7.80 — but he had a good outing in his final ST start on Tuesday against the Cubs.
Kyle Gibson brought the heat in Arizona today!
5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K#ForTheLou pic.twitter.com/5x2Siyn5Oi
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 26, 2024
Gibson will make his Cardinals’ debut on Monday, April 1st vs the Padres in San Diego.
Tanner Houck will also be starting on that same day for the Red Sox vs the Athletics in Oakland. Entering his fifth season in Boston, Houck will be the No. 5 starter for the Red Sox.
Alex Cora announced the #RedSox starting rotation for the 2024 season. pic.twitter.com/FlXnzbkfi8
— NESN (@NESN) March 22, 2024
Houck on earning the final spot in the Red Sox rotation, per MLB Red Sox beat writer Ian Browne:
“It means a lot,” Houck said. “I put in a lot of work in the offseason. Grinded. Changed some things up. Really pushed myself to get better each day. I said at the beginning of camp this is the best I have felt in a while. I think all of that work paid off. Obviously, I’m super thankful to [pitching coach Andrew] Bailey, AC and everybody who made the decision. We have an incredible group of guys in there. Just super blessed to have that opportunity to go out there and compete.”
Meanwhile, Rays closer Peter Fairbanks is entering his fifth full season in Tampa Bay. Fairbanks had career-high 25 saves last season with TB, which ranked 9th in the American League. A good pic of Fairbanks here on the bottom right from the Rays Twitter.
Happy Opening Day Eve to all who celebrate! pic.twitter.com/Y04ly4TOjE
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) March 27, 2024
Then of course there’s Max Scherzer. The future Hall of Famer underwent back surgery for a herniated disc in the off-season, but his rehab process is progressing well for the Rangers. The hope is for Scherzer to make his return in June, but the 39-year-old MadMax is motivated to get back even sooner than that.
On Max Scherzer and the road back to the mound: https://t.co/l1xkcHwTHN
— kennedi landry (@kennlandry) March 16, 2024
In the minor leagues, be sure to keep track of Josh Lester (Royals Double-A affiliate), Michael Plassmeyer (Pirates Triple-A affiliate), T.J. Sikkema (Reds Triple-A affiliate), Kameron Misner (Rays Triple-A affiliate) , Ian Bedell (Cardinals High-A affiliate), Trey Harris (Nationals Double-A affiliate), and others.
Enjoy Opening Day, everybody!
Onto the links. M-I-Z!
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- From Christian Riley Dutcher: Mizzou assistant Nutt moves to off-court role amid ongoing cancer battle
- From the staff: Mizzou men’s 200 medley relay finishes 11th at NCAAs
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- From Calum McAndrew: Missouri basketball assistant Nutt moves to new role amid cancer fight
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- Jocelyn Moore is your SEC Event Specialist of the Year! More on MUTigers.com.
A special award for a special season
Your 2024 , @jocimoore!
https://t.co/wwI1MWPvCD#MIZ pic.twitter.com/9L0eeVA8mp
— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) March 27, 2024
- Mizzou Gymnastics also had seven Tigers placed on All-SEC teams, the most in the conference! Incredible.
Seven Tigers earned All-SEC recognition at the SEC Championship meet, the most in the conference
https://t.co/wwI1MWOXN5#MIZ pic.twitter.com/lP8FMcqrB3
— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) March 27, 2024
- Welcome to Mizzou, Jacob Crews! Officially.
✍️ Making it official
Excited to add the ‘ . in Jacob Crews to the Tiger family!
Welcome to Mizzou @JacobCrews0!! #MIZ pic.twitter.com/OfWHvIWCG8
— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) March 27, 2024
Numbers & national ranks behind @JacobCrews0
▪️ No. 22 in 3P% (41.4)
▪️ No. 51 w/ 19.1 points
▪️ No. 76 w/ 8.2 rebounds
▪️ No. 38 in 3-pointers per game (2.78)
▪️ One of two in the country with 600 points, 250 rebounds & 85 made tripleshttps://t.co/C28F8685nX— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) March 27, 2024
Your first look at the newest Tiger, Jacob Crews!#MIZ // @JacobCrews0 pic.twitter.com/kFEEWwH77Q
— Mizzou Hoops (@MizzouHoops) March 27, 2024
- On MUTigers.com: Road Test Against No. 9 Vanderbilt Awaits Baseball in Nashville
- On MUTigers.com: Lundin Earns Fourth SEC Golfer of the Week Honors
Adding to his trophy case as @jacklundin01 follows up his Hootie at Bulls Bay title with his fourth @SEC Golfer of the Week honors of the year!
Congrats, Jack!!!! #MIZ ⛳️
https://t.co/76idmFnErX pic.twitter.com/MYcAp8E2FS
— Mizzou Men’s Golf (@MizzouMensGolf) March 27, 2024
Our 2024 Spring Schedule ️
Mizzou will hit the road for four competitions over the month of April!!
: https://t.co/tLiVl7YhwG#MIZ pic.twitter.com/6Hxm1TCqJP
— Mizzou Volleyball (@MizzouVB) March 27, 2024
ALL-AMERICANS
Grant, Ty, Daniel and Frederik drop a season best 1:23.29 in the 200 medley relay to claim 11th and earn Second-Team All-America status pic.twitter.com/fgn0GRClk5
— Mizzou Swim & Dive (@MizzouSwimDive) March 28, 2024
- 247Sports’ Bud Elliott on Mizzou Football’s CFP expectations:
Missouri’s returning production, coaching staff continuity, and especially the easy schedule creates unique pressure for the Tigers to cash this in with a playoff appearance in 2024. pic.twitter.com/e0mf7UfMoE
— Bud Elliott (@BudElliott3) March 27, 2024
- Mizzou’s Javon Foster on the Up And Adams Show with Kay Adams. Give it a watch!
First-team All-SEC OT Javon Foster’s versatility at tackle is SPECIAL ️@_ybvon @MizzouFootball @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/4klN9VTTLE
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) March 27, 2024
- Good to see Cuonzo Martin back coaching. Best of luck, Zo!
Welcome Home, @CuonzoMartin !!!https://t.co/Nz2RTyBAVW pic.twitter.com/jCJ9q7GvW1
— Missouri State Basketball (@MoStateMBB) March 27, 2024
Join us in welcoming our new Head Coach, Cuonzo Martin! pic.twitter.com/6D6KWPDM72
— Missouri State Basketball (@MoStateMBB) March 27, 2024
- A happy retirement to MizzouMade’s John Anderson from SportsCenter!
BREAKING: Longtime ESPN SportsCenter Anchor John Anderson announces he is retiring from SportsCenter at the end of June, 2024.
Hear all of John’s comments in tomorrow’s episode of The Inside Wisconsin Show at https://t.co/mi2zL3qHWJ and wherever you catch podcasts. pic.twitter.com/958zks1gEI
— Inside Wisconsin (@InsideWiscoShow) March 27, 2024
Getting to meet with John in person this year when he came to #Mizzou for a lengthy visit was one of the highlights of my year. Such a smart, kind and frankly, hilarious guy. I freaked out when he sent me this thank you card. #TeamGoldPants https://t.co/BibRYOAPK3 pic.twitter.com/dvvGZsiFOh
— Karen S (@karensteger) March 28, 2024
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