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Sister Kisser in Tampa

  Blue Jays right hander Jesse Chavez (1-) allowed two runs on three hits over three innings to pick up his first win of the spring as the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 11-4.  Chavez walked one, struck out one and allowed one home run.  David Adams went 3-3 with two doubles and two RBI for the Blue Jays […]

Sister Kisser in Clearwater

  Clearwater, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers battled to a 6-6 tie Thursday in a spring training game at Bright House Field in Clearwater. The Phils had a one-run lead heading into the ninth inning, but the Tigers plated a pair of runs – and then saw that lead evaporate with one […]

A Happ Win: Jays over Rays

JA Happ allowed one run on four hits over 2 2/3 innings to pick up his first win of the spring as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Wednesday.  Rays starter Chris Archer took the loss for the Rays allowing two runs on three hits while walking two and striking […]

Phils Pound way to Win over O’s

  Clearwater, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies continued their springtime winning ways Wednesday at Bright House Field in Clearwater, pounding out 14 hits on their way to an 8-4 victory over the winless Baltimore Orioles in a split-squad game. The Phillies’ travel squad also logged a victory in Fort Myers against the Minnesota Twins by […]

FORE! Jason Dufner in the Cage

PGA Pro Jason Dufner takes batting practice with the 2015 AL East Champion Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday prior to their spring training game against the Minnesota Twins in Dunedin.  Dufner, who played in a PRO-AM tournament during the off season with AL MVP Josh Donaldson, appeared to make contact with the ball. Dufner will be […]

And in 10 Seconds… Bruins and Lightning Tied for First

If the Lightning and the Bruins meet again this year it will have to be in the playoffs because tonight was the final meeting in regular season. The Bruins came in just one point behind the Lightning in the Atlantic Division with 81 points.  It was a pretty uneventful first period scoring wise, a lot of pushing, […]

Jays down Twins with Ceciliani Slam

Gavin Floyd picked  up his second win of the spring with three innings of one run, one hit ball as the Blue Jays beat the Twins 9-3 to post their sixth win of the spring.  Floyd was the beneficiary of a Darrell Ceciliani grand slam homer in the bottom of the first.  David Adams also […]

Philllies win Penn Showdown

Clearwater, Fla. –The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Tuesday, March 8 at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida. The Phillies logged their fifth win of the spring thanks to some strong pitching performances and a couple of run-producing extra-base hits in the game’s early stages. Philadelphia jumped out to a quick lead in […]

3 Teams Looking to Impress the Selection Committee

    The NCAA basketball tournament is just over a week away and several teams have work to do to try and impress the selection committee. The following three teams have the most work to do to move themselves from the bubble to a lock. Syracuse (19-12) RPI: 60; The Orange have had a disappointing […]

Dickey, Saunders, Osuna – Jays Win

RA Dickey (right),  threw three shutout innings as the Blue Jays registered their fifth win of the spring beating the Braves 3-1.  Dickey allowed just one hit and walked one to get the win.  Michael Saunders put the Jays on the board for good in the third with his third homer of the spring, a solo shot […]