Spring Training Not Far Away For Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, Fl.–MLB spring training can’t be that far away at the Toronto Blue Jays Player Development Complex in Dunedin as the complex’s original field is already getting a reseed, and makeover.  Originally only one field was at the complex in the late 70’s, now there are six. Seed and the appropriate fertilizers are being applied […]

Phils in Clearwater for 2023 Spring

Phillies players were working out on Monday at the Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Florida. The Phillies first workout for pitchers and catcher is scheduled for February 16th with the first full squad workout scheduled for February 21st.

Thomson’s the Phillies’ Guy

A little a week ago Rob Thomson had the interim tagged ripped off and was named full-time manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. To be named full-time and manager and be managing in the NLCS just eight days later!

FSL Jays at Home in Clearwater

CLEARWATER, FLA.–The Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida will be returning to professional baseball on April 7th this year when the Florida State League Dunedin Blue Jays take over as tenants. The Dunedin team is being displaced by the construction that will be taking place at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin.    […]

Saunders a Buc

Outfielder Michael Saunders signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday which includes a non-roster invite to spring training.      “Michael had a very very good year in 2016,” said Pirates GM Neal Huntington, “He is a good hitter, a dangerous left handed hitter and he has an opportunity to come […]

D-Jays to play at J-Russell

With the possible reconstruction of the Dunedin Blue Jays stadium during the 2018 Florida State League season the former Phillies spring training stadium is being reconstructed.  Torn down in 2007 Jack Russell Stadium which was built in 1955 is now being rebuilt using the aluminum bleachers saved from the original stadium.  The new seats are […]

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 […]

Eddie Michels on the Phils Spring Beat

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.    

Phils Hitting Coaches Springing Into Action

  Even though spring training doesn’t start for about a week Rob Ducey (LEFT), hitting coach for Class-A Clearwater and Phillies hitting coach Matt Stairs get an early look see at some of the talent in camp.