Magic Offense Sputters

Orlando, Fla. — Calling Wednesday night’s Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks matchup sloppy would be an understatement. The game, a 101-90 win for the Knicks, featured two teams out of rhythm. The Knicks, fresh off the news that Joakim Noah will miss the remainder of the year, took the floor without Willy Hernangómez, and […]

Harrell Sharp, Jays Pound Bucs

Bradenton, Fla. – – Righty Lucas Harrell threw two no hit innings, walking one and striking out three as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 in Grapefruit League action.  The Blue Jays knocked out 16 hits to the Pirates four in a game that went three hours and 17 minutes in Bradenton. […]

Kuch! One-Time!

Tampa, Fla. — With Ben Bishop off to the left coast and the ink still wet on the Brian Boyle deal that moved the fan favorite to the Great White North (Toronto eh),  the Lightning needed to focus on the Ottawa Senators. On a second period natural hat-trick by Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy standing on his […]

Rays Rock Phils

  Clearwater, Fla. — Blake Snell gets the win Monday as the Rays beat the Phillies 7-2 in Grapefruit League play in Clearwater.  Snell went two innings allowing one run on four hits while walking none and striking out one. Tampa Bay Rays HITTERS AB R H RBI BB SO AVG OBP SLG Dickerson DH […]

Thanks Liz & Gurriel 1st AB

In his first professional at bat Blue Jays Cuban shortstop Lourdes Gurriel grounds into a 6-4-3 double play against the Braves at Disney on Saturday

2017 Suncoast Invitational Photo Gallery

TRAVIS FAILEY PHOTO GALLERY  – 2017 TAMPA BAY ROWDIES SUNCOAST INVITATIONAL AT AL LANG STADIUM The Second Annual Suncoast Invitational closed out with a bang and a booming drum as three games were played Saturday afternoon and evening at Al Lang Stadium in Downtown St. Petersburg. In the first match of the day kicking off […]

Nick Pivetta and Chris Coghlan

Former East Lake High School (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) ball player Chris Coghlan does bunting drills on Sunday at the half field adjacent to Spectrum Field. Coghlan was the 2009 NL Rookie of the Year with the Florida Marlins. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTOS)

Saunders Fitting in Well with Phillies

Clearwater, Fla.—Outfielder Michael Saunders appears to be fitting in well with his third major league team the Philadelphia Phillies.      Signed by the Phillies as a free agent during the off-season Saunders spent Sunday working out at the Carpenter Complex in Clearwater.  He did instead of making the five-mile road trip to Dunedin, home of […]

New Look Magic Stun Hawks 105-86

  Orlando, Fla. – – The new look Orlando Magic secured a much-needed 105-86 win against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night at the Amway Center. With Atlanta in playoff position and Orlando’s hopes fading, it was the Magic that dominated the game, holding a comfortable 20-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Magic, for […]

Eddie on the Braves