Rachael Mathewson

Dunedin Stadium: Home Away From Home

Spring Training attracts fans from not only all parts of the USA, but from other countries as well. Violet and Dave Kerr traveled from Toronto, Canada to watch the Blue Jays take on the Atlanta Braves at Dunedin Stadium. Their dedication to their team turned Spring Training into more then …

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George M. Steinbrenner Field: Old and New Traditions

When it comes to baseball, all stadiums share the love of the game but each one has a different atmosphere. When you walk into the recently renovated George M. Steinbrenner Field, you get a sense of the Yankees pride that runs through the facility. The pride of the Yankees franchise …

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Rachael Mathewson

Hello! I am a University of Florida telecommunication student from Key West, Florida who is a fan of professional basketball, football, soccer, martial arts and baseball. I am a multimedia journalist for ESPN 98.1 FM/850 AM WRUF who will be covering some games this Spring Training season. After I graduate …

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My Spring Training Experience

I had a blast spending my spring break covering baseball. What I liked most about this experience was that it gave me a chance to apply my skills in the real world. This trip taught me that sometimes you can get your best story ideas when you get to the …

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