Lillie Shipley

Reflection in an Odd Time

Spring break is usually a mixture of a beach, pool, sunglasses and sunscreen for me. This year, I was still applying sunscreen, but in a much different setting. The Grapefruit League spring training was incredibly fun to cover, and I am so glad I got the opportunity to participate. My …

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Trey Mancini Looks to Bring O’s More W’s

(SARASOTA, FL) – Trey Mancini has become a well-known name for Orioles fans and baseball fans alike. The right-field talent was drafted in 2013 and bounced around the minors before his major league debut in 2016 for the Orioles. Despite their playoff birth that year, the Orioles have been struggling …

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Yankees Pitching Projects, Orioles Win

(TAMPA, FL) Tonight’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees ended in a 5-1 victory for the Orioles. Despite a drop in temperature along the west coast of Florida that affected most Grapefruit League spring training, the Orioles were hot off the bat.  PLAY BY PLAY The …

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Steinbrenner, Yankees Draw Crowds

(TAMPA, FL) – Even for an early afternoon, mid-week game, George M. Steinbrenner’s stadium is absolutely electric. Fans are filing in by the hundreds and taking their places in stadium seats or in line to grab a hot dog. The sun is not hiding behind its normally spring-showered, cloudy sky, …

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Lillie Shipley

Hey, guys! My name is Lillie and I’m a Telecommunications major at UF. I’m from Vero Beach, FL and grew up with Dodgertown just down the street. I love covering all things sports, music and travel. I’m an avid baseball fan and I’m excited to share my Spring Training journey …

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