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 Florida College of Journalism and Communications. My journey began at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa where I watched the New …

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 training games. “I’m in my 27th year,” Pappa said. “I’ve had [kids] tell me that they’ve been in other places for their vacation …

Down by a run entering the top of the ninth inning, Phillies shortstop Madison Stokes dug into the batter’s box to face Yankees right-hander Jack Neely. On a 1-0 count, Stokes tattooed a 94 mph fastball that carried 369 feet over the left-field wall. Madison Stokes off of Jack Neely …

Hello, my name is Griffin Foll. I am a senior in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida studying journalism with a focus on sports and media. I have experience covering a variety of UF athletic beats — including baseball and softball — for various media …