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Jack Meyer’s Week In Jupiter For MLB Spring Training

Sunday April 9, 2023

A lot can change in two years. Before I enrolled at the University of Florida, I had never been too passionate about baseball. I would watch MLB games if they were on, and sometimes catch a few …
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Austin’s Spring Training Experience Reflection

Sunday April 9, 2023

My experience covering MLB spring training over the week of UF spring break was exhausting! However, it was definitely worth it! I had a fantastic time with the unique opportunity to be able to be so …
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A Tribute to “Happy Feet”

Friday March 31, 2023

There’s an old saying that “there’s no crying in baseball,” which was said by Tom Hanks’ character, Jimmy Dugan, in the movie “A League of Their Own.” While this phrase may ring true …
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Rating the 6 Ballparks I Visited of the Grapefruit League: Photo Gallery and More

Saturday March 25, 2023

In the past week, I drove a total of 1,166 miles across the Sunshine State as I explored 7 different Grapefruit League ballparks of  Major League Baseball during the 2023 Spring Training season. I …
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Hunter Barco Talks Transition to Pros, Recovery, Gators Baseball and More

Monday March 20, 2023

I caught up with former Gator Hunter Barco, who was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 44th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 MLB draft. Barco spoke on his transition to the Pirates …
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What attending seven Spring Training games in one week looks like

Sunday March 19, 2023

This past week, I made it my goal to attend as many Spring Training games as I could handle. I ended up seeing seven games at five different ballparks. The amount of baseball I was about to see …
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A Tour of Tropicana Field in Spring Training Mode

Thursday March 16, 2023

Normally, Tropicana Field serves as the home of the Tampa Bay Rays during the regular season. However, Charlotte Sports Park, their normal spring training facility located in Port Charlotte, took …
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An afternoon at JetBlue Park: Rays take on Red Sox

Wednesday March 15, 2023

On Wednesday, March 15, the Tampa Bay Rays traveled to JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida to take on the Boston Red Sox in some Grapefruit League action. Here are some of my favorite …
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Catch up with Gator Alumni, Dalton Guthrie: 2017 CWS Champion and Current Phillies Prospect

Wednesday March 15, 2023

Gators Making History In 2017, the Florida Gators baseball team achieved a feat no other UF ball club had done before them, winning its first College World Series title in school history.  Gators = …
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Yankees Come-Back Effort Falls Short as Phillies Hold on to Win Thriller

Wednesday March 15, 2023

After a 47-minute first inning, the Yankees found themselves on the wrong end of a 7-1 deficit. New York burned through three pitchers in the prolonged the inning. By the time the second inning …
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Tigers’ Win 16-7: Meadows Bros’ Shine as Braves Bullpen Struggles

Wednesday March 15, 2023

Despite a strong outing from Braves’ veteran RHP Charlie Morton and an early 5-0 lead, the Detroit Tigers roar back to win 16-7 on Sunday in North Port. Final From North Port🏝: @tigers 16 …
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The Next Level America Academy keeps the future of Puerto Rican baseball shining bright

Wednesday March 15, 2023

When it comes to baseball, Puerto Rico is an international powerhouse. The U.S. territory plays as a nation in the World Baseball Classic and has finished second in the last two WBC tournaments. On …
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Ellie Shreve

Thursday March 9, 2023

Hello, my name is Ellie Shreve and I’m a third-year journalism sports and media major at the University of Florida. I work part-time as a Sports Coordinator for ESPN Gainesville, where I serve …
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A new and improved ballpark

Sunday March 8, 2020

In 1977 Dunedin became home to the Blue Jays for spring training. Over 40 years later the Blue Jays are the only Major League franchise that still plays in their original spring training park. In …
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Tigers and Red Sox play to a tie in Spring Training

Monday March 2, 2020

The Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers went head to head Monday afternoon in Lakeland. The 3-hour game ended in a tie after the Tigers made a huge comeback in the last few innings. A look at the …
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Dunedin Stadium: Home Away From Home

Wednesday March 7, 2018

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 …
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George M. Steinbrenner Field: Old and New Traditions

Monday March 5, 2018

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 …