Not all kids are fortunate enough to be able to play the game of baseball. Children with disabilities are often sidelined when it comes to sports and end up missing out on a lot of fun and great experiences. But thanks to the Miracle League of Manasota, thousands of children …
Read More »Bird’s-Eye View of Orioles Spring Training
There’s a special kind of buzz around the city of Sarasota when the Baltimore Orioles come to town for Spring Training. Fans of not just the Orioles but every MLB team show up to Ed Smith Stadium to enjoy a nice, relaxing day at the ballpark. Since 2010, Ed Smith …
Read More »Rays’ Kiermaier Now Face of Franchise
“The best ability is availability.” This is the mentality Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier has going into the 2018 season. After missing time the last two seasons due to injury, Kiermaier is focusing on being able to stay on the field and contribute to his team for all 162 games. Kiermaier …
Read More »Boston’s 4 Home Runs Too Much For Rays To Overcome
Tampa Bay Rays fans can only hope today’s game against the Red Sox wasn’t a glimpse of what’s to come in this rebuilding year. Boston applied constant pressure throughout the game en route to a crushing 9-1 victory. The Long Ball Home runs played a significant role in Boston’s offense …
Read More »Rachel West
I’m a second year telecommunications student at the University of Florida. I’m from Sarasota, FL and am an avid baseball fan. I currently work as a producer at ESPN 98.1FM/850AM WRUF and am a multimedia journalist for ESPN Gainesville. I’m also a beat reporter for the Florida Gator baseball and …
Read More »Reflection-Rachel West
One lesson I’ve learned through this experience is to not write anything off. Don’t necessarily rule any story ideas or anything out because it seems too unrealistic or out of reach. Instead, go for what you want and the worst anyone can tell you is no. The most frustrating thing …
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