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Stumpf and Bichette

Phillies reliever Daniel Stumpf pitches in a GCL preseason game on Tuesday.  On a suspension for drug use Stumpf could start his way back to the majors as soon as a week from Thursday with Class-A Clearwater.  Photo by Eddie Michels  

Bouchey hurls two shutout Innings

Canadian Brayden Bouchey of White Rock, BC tossed two shutout innings in a Gulf Coast League pre season game on Tuesday against the Phillies.  Drafted in the 33 rd round by the Blue Jays Bouchey walked one and struck out one throwing 29-pitches. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)      

2016-17 Regular Season Schedule

    TAMPA, FLA. — – The Tampa Bay Lightning announced their 82-game regular season schedule for the 2016-17 season today. The Lightning’s season will open on October 13 as the Bolts take on their Atlantic Division rivals, the Detroit Red Wings, at Amalie Arena. Tampa Bay will open with a four-game home stand, followed […]

LIGHTNING HEAD TO BUFFALO’S FIRST NIAGARA CENTER WITH NINE DRAFT PICKS 2016 NHL Draft Kicks Off Friday Night

TAMPA BAY –The Tampa Bay Lightning hold a total of nine picks, including two in the second round, at the 2016 NHL Draft, which gets underway with picks 1-30 on Friday at 7 p.m. (NBCSN) at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Rounds 2-7 will be held on Saturday, June 25 beginning at […]

LIGHTNING FORWARD RYAN CALLAHAN HAS SUCCESSFUL HIP SURGERY

Alternate Captain Has Labral Tear Repaired TAMPA BAY – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan had successful hip surgery today in New York City at the Hospital for Special Surgery, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced. The procedure to repair a labral tear in Callahan’s right hip was performed by Dr. Bryan Kelly. […]

Boxeo Telemundo starts its summer season June 24 from Tampa

Tampa, Fla– The #1 Boxing Program on Spanish Television, “Boxeo TELEMUNDO Ford” will kick off its Summer Season Friday, June 24 from the A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa, Florida. The main event will feature a clash between world ranked contenders when WBO Latin super flyweight Champion Ricardo “Meserito” Rodriguez of Mexico City, Mexico faces interim […]

Colabello Singles, Doubles, Homers

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/first baseman Chris Colabello missed hitting for the cycle by a triple on Monday during a Gulf Coast League preseason game.  Colabello on a questionable 80-game suspension for performance enhancing drugs only batted three time during the game.

One with the Universe

Inhale and slowly exhale, one more time for good measure. The only sounds I can hear around me are the birds singing a song off to my left. Some sort of creature in the woods behind me chasing its breakfast or early morning friend while Walnut Creek nestles against the banks of the river. In […]

Cecil throws 24

Lefty Brett Cecil (left lat) threw 24-pitches in a shortened inning on Saturday against recent Jays draft picks.  With a 90-91 MPH fastball and a 82-83 MPH breaking ball Cecil said afterwards, “I feel good.”  It’s not known when Cecil will pitch next. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Franklin Morales InterSquad Action

  Franklin Morales (left) threw one inning during an inter squad game on Saturday facing mostly recent Jays draft picks.  Morales allowed one unearned run on one hit while striking out two.  It isn’t known yet when he will pitch again.