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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.

Tulowitzki plays for D-Jays

Toronto Blue Jays SS Troy Tulowitzki (right oblique) singles in his fourth at bat on Thursday during his first rehab game.  Tulowitzki was 1-4 with a run scored, while striking out twice but playing errorless ball in the field.  Tulowitzki was ask before the game where he was going to play next as Class-A Dunedin […]

ICYMI AUDIO: Fran Reidy – Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University Director of Athletics talks with Rick about Saint Leo University, the Sunshine State Conference & the NCAA DII Athletic Director’s Association  

“Definition of a Surprise?…. A fart with a Lump in it”

  I have made my way back across the country to Ohio for the summer. I have been blessed by my employer Troon Golf to have the ability to stay employed during both the Midwest and West Coast golf seasons. According to google maps it was a 27 hour drive time from Scottsdale, Arizona to […]

Wing Fest Monday!

The annual tradition of Wing Fest returns to Bright House Field on Monday, June 20. Part of Feeding Frenzy, Wing Fest brings a dozen local restaurants to the ballpark for a competition decided by the fans. Participants in Feeding Frenzy may try the hot wing samples and vote for their favorites in two categories, with […]