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My Spring Break Adventure to Seven Grapefruit League Games at Four Different Ballparks

Tuesday April 11, 2023

In only eight days, I managed to attend seven MLB Spring Training games at four different Grapefruit League ballparks thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity granted to me by the University of …

27-Year Volunteer Inspires Children at Pirates Spring Training Speed Pitch

Monday March 20, 2023

Since the 20th century, Pittsburgh native Margie Pappa has volunteered to work the inflatable ‘speed pitch’ at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida, for the Pirates’ home spring …

An Inside Look at the Pirate’s Spring Training Atmosphere

Sunday March 19, 2023

The Atlanta Braves took down the Pittsburg Pirates on Sunday, March 12, in Bradenton, Florida over spring training. The final score was 11-3 with Bryan Reynolds hitting a solo home run while Jack …