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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 Florida College of Journalism and Communications. My journey began at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa where I watched the New …

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 training games. “I’m in my 27th year,” Pappa said. “I’ve had [kids] tell me that they’ve been in other places for their vacation …

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 Suwinski homered one to drive in two runs for the Pirates. During the game, I was able …