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 …
Read More »Is this really everyone’s game?
As I traveled throughout Florida for my Grapefruit league coverage, I noticed one overwhelming commonality throughout every game I attended: the amount of persons of color is distressingly low. For a sport that features a diverse player base, why was the fanbase so dominated by only white people? I interviewed …
Read More »Marlins players focused on turning the page
In the last few seasons, the Miami Marlins have had it rough. The Marlins are coming off a 57-105 season, but are optimistic things can turn around this year. Marlins win! Still PERFECT against the Mets this spring, outscoring them 21-6 overall đź’Ş Spring Training record: 8-3 pic.twitter.com/t2GATUoWDF — Fish …
Read More »Marlins Prospect Bleday Happy to Be Back in Jupiter
Eight months ago, JJ Bleday celebrated as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred read off his name during the first round in the 2019 MLB Draft. Now he’s in Jupiter, Fla., proving that the Miami Marlins made the right decision drafting him 4th overall. “It was exciting, you know. I’m extremely blessed,” …
Read More »NL East Showdown: Mets fall yet again to Marlins, Final 6-1
Tuesday afternoon, the Miami Marlins made the short trip north to face their NL East rivals, the New York Mets. The Mets entered this game seeking revenge, having lost their previous three matchups of Spring Training against the Marlins. The Mets started star pitcher Noah Syndergaard, who, in his first start …
Read More »Marlins’ fan support on display in loss to Nationals
Walking around FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches Monday afternoon, it wasn’t immediately clear that a Miami Marlins game was taking place on the diamond below. Granted, it was a school day and a workday in Palm Beach County, but that didn’t stop a fan in a Mike Trout jersey …
Read More »Fans split on Astros’ scandal
On a day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, that wavered between being bright and warm, and windy and chilly, Baltimore Orioles and Miami Marlins’ fans were equally torn on an issue very separate from the weather – the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal. Attitudes toward the Astros – who …
Read More »Solid Pitching Gives Braves Edge Over Marlins
Fans hurried into Champion Stadium eager for another Spring Training game as the sun beamed down from the clear sky and the sound of music filled the stadium. The Marlins met the Braves at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the teams’ only meeting this spring. The Braves …
Read More »How the Braves Dominated the Marlins in their Only Meeting this Spring Training.
5,414 fans crowded into Champions Stadium as the Atlanta Braves hosted the Miami Marlins for their only meeting during Spring Training. The Braves dominated the Marlins 5-2. Going into the Game for the Braves On Saturday, March 3, Atlanta reassigned right-handed pitcher, Mauricio Cabrera, to the minor leagues’ camps. As a result, …
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