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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Twins declaw Tigers 5-1
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Minnesota Twins took down the Detroit Tigers 5-1 during a spring training outing, taking advantage of a windy Tuesday at the CenturyLink Sports Complex. The Twins recorded five runs on eight hits, with one RBI each from Brent Rooker and Miguel Sano, and three batted …
Read More »New Rays in Town: Fresh leadership emerges after a trade-heavy offseason
Batting practice for the Rays Wednesday morning is loud, goofy and full of boyish, unfamiliar faces eager for the game to begin. This isn’t an unusual occurrence for a team used to starting over in the spring. The departure of veteran third-baseman Evan Longoria, designated hitter Corey Dickerson and outfielder …
Read More »Fans Follow the Mets to Watch Tebow
Tebow Mania is still going strong in Florida since the Mets organization wittingly employed Tim Tebow to play baseball for them in Spring Training. Fans come from all over the state and country to see the baseball phenom play. Even though they run the risk that he may not play; …
Read More »A Blue Jay’s Double – A Couple’s Love for Working In Baseball
A clutter of deep blue shirts and jerseys inhabited Dunedin Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Fans eager to watch the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Atlanta Braves during their spring training campaign filled the ballpark, anticipating the regular season by watching preliminary at-bats from their favorite stars like Josh Donaldson …
Read More »4 Homers Couldn’t Help the Pirates Beat the Braves
At ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Monday, the Braves beat the Pirates 7-5. Despite 4 home runs and a last ditch effort, the Pirates couldn’t catch up to the Braves’ bats. Pitching It’s Spring Training, so obviously there were multiple pitching changes throughout the game. Starting on the mound …
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