Blue Jays get First Win of Spring

The Toronto Blue Jays pick up the first win of spring training 2019 with a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh in Bradenton. The starters for both teams looked in February form as Jays starter Matt Shoemaker gave up a long ball to Bucos Jason Martin in the bottom of the first and Pirates starter Clay Holmes […]

Taillon Award Winner

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon received the Taylor Hooton Foundation “All Me Award” for the second year in a row on Monday.   Presenting the award was Don Hooton center to Taillon, left along with Pirates Strength and Conditioning Coach Jim Malone on the right.  The 27 year old Taillon was born in Lakeland, Florida of […]

Hot Corner Guys Pace Pirates at Plate

Tomball Texas Ke’Bryan Kobe Hayes was the hero at the dish for the Pirates today as the Bucos beat the Miami Marlins 10-6 at LECOM Park in Bradenton. Hayes was 2 for 3 with two homers, a two-run variety in the sixth and then the big blast, a walk off grand slam in the ninth. […]

Father and Son in the Show

Bradenton, Fla.—After a three hour bus trip from Miami to Bradenton 2014 Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer  Tim and his son Chad Wallach got ready for a spring training game of baseball.      “It’s pretty special to spend some time watching him play, be that close to him and be a little bit of a […]

“Attention, Attention” Shinedown Starts Their Tour in Estero

Opening night of Shinedown’s 2019 headlining tour started in their home state of Florida on Wednesday, February 20th at Hertz Arena in Fort Myers, FL. Hertz Arena, home of the Florida  Everblades hockey team opened their venue to the musical icons Shinedown. The supporting acts for this evening included artists Asking Alexandria, and Papa Roach. […]

Jays New Nest

This photo of the Toronto Blue Jays new spring training stadium was shown to Dunedin residents on Wednesday night February 20th at the Hale Center across the street from Dunedin Stadium.   The park will increase in capacity from 5,509 to over 8,000 according to city officials even though parking at the stadium will decrease.  Parking […]

Pirates and Low Places

Garth a Pirate

County Western Singer Garth Brooks makes a sliding catch during outfield drills at the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fl.  Brooks has been at Pirate City since camp opened on February 14th with Tuesday February 19th being the first day of full squad workouts.  Brooks has been participating in all activities on the field […]

An Evening with Dave Siegal

Jordan Raiff:                                       Dave Siegel first and foremost, thanks for taking the time to sit down with us here at Rocket Sports and Entertainment Network. With recording a new special at the Tampa Improv, features on Sirius XM, and being contributing writer at CNN as well as a father, I know you’ve got a lot on […]

Kicking off the Season With Sevendust & Tremonti

The first big hard rock show of the 2019 season kicked off on Tuesday night at Jannus Live in Saint Petersburg.  Sevendust and Tremonti headlined a five band bill that also included Cane Hill, Lullwater, and Kirra. It was a beautiful Florida winter night topping out at 65 degrees, and Jannus Live was packed to […]