Since joining the league in 1998, the Tampa Bay Rays have been crowned division titles only twice. Constantly owning one of the lowest payrolls in MLB and sharing a division with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have contributed to this drought. However, with a strong young core, …
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During the week of spring training, I knew how lucky I was to be able to cover even a portion of the 2020 Spring Training Season. After everything that has gone down with the Coronavirus, I realize just how lucky I was. Being able to cover one of the last …
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I would be lying if I said it wasn’t. I got to travel to four ballparks, watch five games and see six teams. The best part happened on Thursday, March 5, when I called a Tampa Bay Rays game with Alexa Harley. It was a blast. I went all out: …
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After this week, I realize just how lucky I was to be able to do everything I did last week. With sports pretty much completely shut down at the moment, all I can do is reflect on my awesome week last week. Over the course of seven days, I was …
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On March 9, 1995, Tampa Bay was granted approval with an ownership group led by Vince Naimoli to establish a Major League Baseball team in the area. Then, in 1998 the Tampa Bay Devil Rays played their first Major League Baseball season. In the first decade, the Devil Rays experienced …
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The Washington Nationals currently sit at 5 wins and 9 losses so far in the Grapefruit League Spring Training camp. The Nationals are coming off of their 2019 campaign where they claimed the franchise’s first World Series title against the Houston Astros. According to Manager Dave Martinez, he will err …
Read More »On a hot Saturday day, what’s better than enjoying the Yankees play while sipping on a cold beer? What makes the beer taste even better is knowing that the tip you just gave the cashier is going towards an important cause. The Steinbrenner Field in collaboration with the Yankees allow …
Read More »As thousands of fans swarmed into Spectrum Field to watch the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, there was one thing both fan bases could agree on. IT WAS HOT. Dedicated Phillies fans will withstand the heat of the sun to watch their favorites, like Bryce Harper, play a …
Read More »Although Orioles fans are hoping for a winning season this upcoming year – they most likely are going to have to put those expectations on hold. Following last season’s record of 54-108 (the worst record in the AL East) playoff projections for the team still remain very low and not …
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The crowd erupts as the Astros enter their home field. The boos overpower the cheers, a greeting they will have to get used to for the foreseeable future. The starting pitcher, Lance McCullers Jr., pitches for two innings, giving up two triples and two earned runs. The Mets are up …
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