Spring training has been a reality check for Fishman
Jake Fishman always maintains a level-headed approach to his game.
Experiencing his first spring training with the Blue Jays, the 30th round draft pick from Sharon, Massachusetts
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Derrick Loveless is primed for success this season
DUNEDIN, FLA — Derrick Loveless is ready to make some noise in 2017. The Blue Jays minor league outfielder is yet to build on his career season in 2014, but this year he is looking…
Jays’ prospect McBroom opens eyes with big blast
A walk-off home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 comes with its privileges. For Toronto Blue Jays prospect Ryan McBroom, it means another shot at making it to Toronto.
Canada comes together as one
From cap to t-shirt, tote bag to earrings, Toronto Blue Jays logos adorned Marilyn Ryerse’s outfit. Ryerse was one of thousands of fans who streamed into the Florida Auto Exchange Stadium on a sunny Tuesday afternoon to watch the Jays take on Team Canada in spring training action. But on this day, the most powerful stories had nothing to do with the boxscore.
Tigers’ fans come together in the spirit of tradition
LAKELAND, Fla. – Most afternoons in March, Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland could easily be mistaken for any number of places in Michigan. Ask most waiting in line for the gates to open and you’ll hear the cities of Grand Rapids, Detroit, and numerous smaller towns roll off their lips.
Rivera earns major league praise for his outfield play with U. Tampa
TAMPA, Fla.– Few things electrify a baseball crowd more than watching an outfielder flex his athletic ability and chase down a ball that is seemingly out of reach. Richie Rivera, centre-fielder for the University of…
Nolan still tossing knucklers in Tampa
Through great times and hard times, University of Tampa Spartans right hander Nick Nolan found his comfort zone on the mound.
Spartans Cosenzo rediscovers love of game
Vin Cosenzo plays baseball in picturesque Florida, but his love of the game was born in the raucous crowds of New York’s Shea Stadium.
U of Tampa catcher reaping benefits of move from Div 1 to Div 2.
Chris Gaffney left the end-of-season meetings at the University of North Carolina Wilmington determined to be a starting catcher in the NCAA.
Reliever Cody Martin sets everyone up for success
TAMPA, FLA. – To be a setup reliever is to be a table setter. Cody Martin plays that role on and off the field for the University of Tampa Spartans. The son of Renie Martin, former…