Kevin Cash took the Tampa Bay Rays back into the post-season last year. Prior to the 2019 World Series bid, the Rays had not been in the playoffs since 2013. Now coming into an entirely new season, Cash is excited for what he has seen from certain players all throughout …
Read More »A ballpark with a distracting menu
Spectrum Field, located in Clearwater, Florida, is home to the Phillies during Spring Training and the Clearwater Threshers during the regular season. Not only is the stadium known for hosting baseball games, but they also have a variety of outstanding food. Ranked No. 2 ballpark in Florida USA Today has …
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 »J.D. Martinez Getting Settled In Boston
Only a few weeks after the Red Sox and J.D. Martinez agreed to a contract, the slugger is already getting comfortable at the plate in a Boston uniform. The negotiations between Martinez and the club bled into the start of spring training so it wasn’t the average start to a …
Read More »Live from the Press Box: Spring training tips for an aspiring sports reporter
The press box is some kind of hallowed ground for those who grow up loving baseball. I fondly recall summer days narrated by Ron Santo and Len Casper, Santo’s booming laugh echoing throughout our home. Much of my life has revolved around the game, so covering spring training with ESPN …
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