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The TORONTO BLUE JAYS have replaced LHP FRANCISCO LIRIANO on the ALDS roster with RHP DANNY BARNES.

BLUE JAYS DIVISION SERIES ROSTER SUBSTITUTION APPROVED Major League Baseball announced today that it has approved a roster substitution for the Toronto Blue Jays due to a concussion sustained by left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano. Liriano will be replaced on the Division Series roster by right-handed pitcher Danny Barnes. MLB Postseason rules provide that a Club […]

A Special Day at RayJay… Bulls 2-0 in AAC

  Today was Homecoming at USF as the Bulls hosted the East Carolina Pirates.  I think it went beyond that, a special day as the Lee Roy Selmon family were the honorary captains along side the Bulls team captains Quinton Flowers and Auggie Sanchez.  The Bulls also honored the inaugural 1997 team today as this […]

Instructional Broken Bat

Even in an Instructional League game a batters at bat can be expensive just ask Yankee prospect Rashad Crawford.  The photo shows Crawford fouling off a pitch and breaking his bat in the process a approximate $100.00 at bat.   After replacing the broken bat with a new one on Thursday Crawford got himself a […]

USF To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of Football Saturday vs. ECU

  Selmon family & at least 22 members of original team to be honored TAMPA, FLA. – USF will utilize the 20th homecoming football game Saturday to recognize the 20th anniversary of the football program, which first took the field in 1997. On-field ceremonies will include at least 22 members of the Bulls’ inaugural football team […]

Jays Trade Dragmire

The Blue Jays have traded Brady Dragmire to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. Dragmire was drafted in the 17th round of the 2011 First Year Player Draft. The 6’1” right-handed pitcher appeared in 45 games this season for New Hampshire (AA), posting a 4-6 record with a 4.38 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. The Sacramento, CA native appeared in […]

LIGHTNING TO RETIRE MARTIN ST. LOUIS’ #26 THIS SEASON

  Franchise’s All-Time Leading Scorer Becomes First in Team History to Have Number Retired TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning will retire the number 26 worn by the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, Martin St. Louis, Chairman and Governor Jeff Vinik announced today. St. Louis, who becomes the first player in the history of the […]

Clearwater is “Super” Once Again, “Super-Boats” that Is!

  Super Boat International returned to the calm waters off the beautiful white sands of Clearwater Beach, Florida for their 8th Annual, Bright House-Clearwater- Super Boat National Championship. This premier motorsports event determines the 2016 National Champions in seven individual Super Boat categories. The Super Boat National Championship is a highlight of the year for […]

LIGHTNING REDUCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER BY 24

    TAMPA, FLA. – The Tampa Bay Lightning have reduced their training camp roster by 24 today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.  The Lightning now have 28 players remaining in their 2016 training camp. Below is a list of players cut as well as where they have been assigned:   FORWARDS (14) […]

The Hard Rock Goes Thrash With Slayer and Anthrax

Walking into a show like Slayer at the Hard Rock is always a funny experience. Because the venue is inside of Universal’s City Walk, you get to see droves of gloves-and-black clad metal fans having to figure out things like parking and security among the hundreds of happy families. This one was huge, and the […]

Mitch McKnows

Facing the Phillies Instructional Squad Blue Jays prospect Mitch McKown sported a 76-78 MPH curve a 82 MPH change up and a 91-92 MPH fastball.