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Thresher – Stars for FSL All-Star Game
The Florida State League has announced its roster for the 54th All-Star Game and six Threshers are on the team. Pitchers Brandon Leibrandt, Ulises Joaquin, Colin Kleven and Mark Leiter plus catcher Andrew Knapp and infielder Angelo Mora were selected from the Clearwater squad. All six are making their first FSL All-Star Game appearance. Four of […]
Imhof Roughed Up
Clearwater, Fla. — With their second round selection in 2014, the Philadelphia Phillies selected a lefty from Cal Poly- San Luis Obispo. On Tuesday night, Matt Imhof made his fourth start of the season for the High-A Clearwater Threshers. In 14 career starts, Imhof has never pitched more than five innings. Tuesday would be […]
Harris First Bull Pen Scheduled for Wednesday
Toronto’s first round pick (29th overall) in the years draft Jon Harris shags ball during batting practice in his first full day as a pro. Harris has his first bullpen session scheduled for Wednesday.
D- Jays Weekend Update: Broom Tigers
RHP Luis Santos improved to 4-5 as Dunedin completed their three game sweep of Lakeland 7-2 Sunday afternoon. Santos allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings on five hits while walking one and striking out eight. After allowing a lead off walk in the top of the second Santos then struck out the next six hitters […]
Always Hustling
Grimsby, Ont. native Dave Attridge is always hustling especially during game one of the Florida State League match up between Lakeland and Dunedin. In his fourth year in the pros Attridge has worked in the rookie level GCL, New York Penn League, Midwestern League and presently the Upper-A Florida State League. The first ejection to […]
Two Home Run Club
The Chicago White Sox called upon Chris Sale to avoid a sweep today in St. Petersburg. Just when it looked like he may be successful, Asdrubal Cabrera stepped into the batters box. Known more for his defensive abilities, Cabrera won the battle with a two-run blast and the Rays held on for a 2-1 victory, completing the three-game sweep.Something funny happened […]
AUDIO: 30 Stadiums in 30 Days for 30th Birthday
Tim Loef and Brian O’Connor are making it to all 30 MLB ballparks in 30 days. They were at Tropicana Field on June 13th and so was Kris Dunn… Kris gets a chance to talk with the duo from Chicago… LISTEN BELOW… This spring, a couple of life-long friends from Chicago reached a milestone. […]
Travis makes the Shuffle
Blue Jays 2B Devon Travis (left shoulder) took BP on Saturday in preparation to start a rehab assignment. “I’m just trying to get better,” said Travis, “I’ll be playing for Buffalo on Monday.” Travis with take one more BP session on Sunday with Class-A Dunedin. Then Shuffles to Buffalo…
First Time in 44 Years TODAY IN TAMPA BAY
White Sox at Rays & Blackhawks At Lightning For the first time since 1971, we have a sports market playing host for a Stanley Cup Final game and a Major League Baseball game on the same day, between the same markets. Ironically, the city of Chicago was involved then as well. It was May 9, 1971, the […]
Sometimes it Rains
When games are rained out in the minors like Friday’s nights game between Lakeland and Dunedin in Dunedin, some players put the free time to good use. Here Dunedin’s L. B. Dantzler demonstrates his expertise with a fishing rod to his attentive teammates, notice the iphones recording every word and movement. The rained out game […]
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