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UT’s Osborne faces the Phils
Playing both third and first for the University of Tampa, Canadian JD Osborne was excited playing the Philadelphia Phillies at Spectrum Field. “It’s an unbelieveable feeling coming out here and facing the Phillies,” said the Whitby, Ont native, “Thank you to them also. It is a big learning experience to a lot of the guys, especially the seniors […]
A Rowdy Invitational
With Tampa Bay beginning their quest to have a Major League Soccer team officially as of December 2016, the second year of the “Suncoast Invitational” serves as a perfect showcase of the passion in the Tampa area. This year features the top two Eastern-Conference teams Toronto FC, and Montreal Impact. Additionally D.C. United, Philadelphia Union, […]
LIGHTNING FORWARD RYAN CALLAHAN HAS FOLLOW UP PROCEDURE
TAMPA BAY – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan had a follow up surgical procedure on his right hip on Tuesday in New York, performed by Dr. Bryan Kelly at the Hospital for Special Surgery, vice president Steve Yzerman announced today. Callahan is listed as out indefinitely. Callahan played 18 games with the Lightning […]
LIGHTNING ALUMNI SET TO TAKE ON BOSTON BRUINS ALUMS SATURDAY AS PART OF HOCKEY DAY IN TAMPA BAY
TAMPA, FLA. – Tampa Bay Lightning alumni will take on the Boston Bruins alumni as part of the third annual Hockey Day in Tampa Bay this Saturday, February 18 at AMALIE Arena. Select alumni will also be practicing on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at AMALIE Arena in advance of the game. LIGHTNING ALUMNI […]
College Baseball Opening Weekend in Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. – College Baseball Opening Weekend in Clearwater is February 17-19 at Spectrum Field. With two games each day featuring the Alabama State Hornets, Louisville Cardinals, Ball State Cardinals, and Maryland Terrapins. Tickets are available walk-up at the Spectrum Field box office, 727-467-4457. Daily tickets: $10 adults / $8 seniors, students, youth, scouts Gates […]
Phillies Spring Training
HP Clay Buchholz, below, takes PFP (pitchers fielding practice) on Tuesday at the Phillies Carpenter Complex. Acquired from the Red Sox during the off season Buchholz was 8-10 with a 4.78 era in 2016 with the Sox. In 2005 Buchholz was the Red Sox first round pick in the draft.
Pivetta Celebrates Birthday Opening Camp
Canadian Nick Pivetta shown taking PFP (pitchers fielding practice) celebrated his 24th birthday on Tuesday Valentines Day during the start of the Philadelphia Phillies spring training camp in Clearwater Florida. The right handed Pivetta of Victoria, BC will be representing Canada in the 2017 WBC starting next month. “Oh man I am really excited to […]
The 71st Time, Spring is in the Air
The Philadelphia Phillies opened their 71st spring training in Clearwater on Tuesday with a bit of giving back to the community. Prior to the players taking the field a St. Vincent de Paul van pulled up on the side of Spectrum Field and waited. A few minutes later a Phillies employee came out with unopened […]
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