I had an incredible time covering MLB spring training through this experience. I was able to report on seven games in one week and I’d love to go back and do it all over again. As a Grapefruit Gator, I learned a lot from professionals working in the industry at …
Read More »Hunter Barco Talks Transition to Pros, Recovery, Gators Baseball and More
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 while providing an update on his recovery from Tommy John Surgery. He also …
Read More »St. Patrick’s Day at TD Ballpark
At the heart of the beautiful city of Dunedin, Florida is TD Ballpark. The field is the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays. On St. Patrick’s Day, the Blue Jays hosted the Phillies for a spring training matchup. Take a look around the ballpark! Fan Interviews On the …
Read More »Blue Jays and Phillies Fans Share Expectations for Upcoming Season
On St. Patrick’s Day, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Philadelphia Phillies for a spring training matchup. Diehard fans flooded the streets of Dunedin, Florida decked out in green, while sporting their favorite team’s attire. Prior to the start of the game, I caught up with fans outside of TD …
Read More »Rays Defend The Trop, Take Down Tigers 9-5
The Tampa Bay Rays defended Tropicana Field with a 9-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Monday’s spring training matchup spotlighted Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe and the return of Tampa Bay corner infielder Yandy Díaz. The Lowes Launch It At the bottom of the second, B. Lowe got things going …
Read More »Ellie Shreve
Hello, my name is Ellie Shreve and I’m a third-year journalism sports and media major at the University of Florida. I work part-time as a Sports Coordinator for ESPN Gainesville, where I serve as an editor for the official WRUF website. I also approve all sports updates that are aired …
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