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 teams Although spring training doesn’t count for much or usually mean …
Read More »Q & A with Braves’ Skipper
Celebrating his 41st season with the Atlanta Braves organization and his second year as the team skipper, it’s safe to say that Brian Snitker has seen a lot of change throughout his years here. In a profile highlighting Snitker’s involvement with the Braves from MLB.com, it cites “[he] joined the organization …
Read More »Do You Believe In Miracles? The Orioles Do
Not all kids are fortunate enough to be able to play the game of baseball. Children with disabilities are often sidelined when it comes to sports and end up missing out on a lot of fun and great experiences. But thanks to the Miracle League of Manasota, thousands of children …
Read More »Bird’s-Eye View of Orioles Spring Training
There’s a special kind of buzz around the city of Sarasota when the Baltimore Orioles come to town for Spring Training. Fans of not just the Orioles but every MLB team show up to Ed Smith Stadium to enjoy a nice, relaxing day at the ballpark. Since 2010, Ed Smith …
Read More »Boston’s 4 Home Runs Too Much For Rays To Overcome
Tampa Bay Rays fans can only hope today’s game against the Red Sox wasn’t a glimpse of what’s to come in this rebuilding year. Boston applied constant pressure throughout the game en route to a crushing 9-1 victory. The Long Ball Home runs played a significant role in Boston’s offense …
Read More »Dunedin Stadium: Home Away From Home
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 Braves at Dunedin Stadium. Their dedication to their team turned Spring Training into more then …
Read More »Phillies Open Week with a Victory Over Twins
In front of a packed crowd in Clearwater, Florida, the Philadelphia Phillies played host to the Minnesota Twins in Spring Training action. Fans are starting to fill in the “bleachers” pic.twitter.com/8iHAgbsZrC — Bailey LeFever (@blefever10) March 5, 2018 Philly Philly in Clearwater Philadelphia outfielder Rhys Hoskins enters the 2018 season …
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 …
Read More »George M. Steinbrenner Field: Old and New Traditions
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 the Yankees pride that runs through the facility. The pride of the Yankees franchise …
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