Baseball is not just a game. It is an economic driver, from the tourists who journey to the Sunshine State to take in a game, to the grounds crews, ticket takers and concessionaires who depend on those salaries. As the 67th spring training season in Clearwater comes to a close on a brisk spring Thursday, March 28, baseball seems as popular as ever. Crowds jam the roads leading to Bright House Field for their chance to see the Philadelphia Phillies and aging ace Roy Halladay close out the Grapefruit League season with a game against spring training city rivals, the Toronto Blue Jays. The …
Roy Halladay gets a final Spring Training tune up when he starts for the Phillies against the Blue Jays in the final Grapefruit League game Thursday at Bright House Field. Brandon Morrow is expected to start for the Blue Jays, according to mlb.com. Sergio Santos and Brett Cecil are also expected to pitch. Halladay's performace has been a question. He allowed 11 of 18 batters to reach base in a minor league game Saturday, March 23 at the Carpenter Complex, according to mlb.com. Before that, he picked up a no decision after giving up a hit, a walk and a strikeout before leaving after an inning …
Raul Valdes gets the start for the Phillies when they play the Rays Tuesday at Bright House Field. Mike Stutes, Jeremy Horst, Antonio Bastardo and Jonathan Papelbon are also expected to pitch for the Phillies, according to mlb.com. Roberto Hernandez starts for the Rays. Cesar Ramos also is expected to pitch, according to mlb.com. On deck: Phillies vs. Rays Starters: Raul Valdez, Roberto Hernandez When: 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community. Here is a list of the …
Cliff Lee gets a final tune up before the Phillies' regular season with a start against the Red Sox Sunday. Brandon Workman starts for the Red Sox, according to mlb.com. Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia, Mike Napoli, Will Middlebrooks, Shane Victorino, Jonny Gomes and Jarrod Saltalamacchia are also expected in the lineup, according to mlb.com. Lee gave up five runs on six hits, two walks and two strikeouts in his last appearance March 14 against the Yankees. Jeremy Horst, Mike Stutes and Jonathan Papelbon are expected to pitch for the Phillies, according to mlb.com. On deck: Phillies vs. Red …
Cut earlier during Spring Training, Adam Morgan is expected to get another shot to start for the Phillies against the Braves Friday. Paul Maholm starts for the Braves, according to mlb.com. B.J. Upton, Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla are also expected to play for the Braves, according to mlb.com. On deck: Phillies vs. Braves Starters: Adam Morgan, Paul Maholm When: 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 22 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community. Here is a list of the spring training games planned for Bright …
The 'Captain' is coming to Clearwater. Derek Jeter is expected to make his first road trip of Spring Training against the Phillies Tuesday at Bright House Field, according to mlb.com. Kyle Kendrick starts the game for the Phillies and closer Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Adams, Chad Durbin and Raul Valdes are also expected to pitch, according to mlb.com. Kendrick gave up three runs on five hits over four inning in his last start against the Tampa Bay Rays March 8, according to mlb.com. Adam Warren is expected to start for the Yankees, according to mlb.com. On deck: Phillies vs. Yankees Starters: …
The Phillies play an Orioles' split squad Sunday at Bright House Field. Roy Halladay returns to the mound for the Phillies after giving up six hits and seven earned runs over two and 2/3 inning against the Tigers March 12, according to mlb.com. Jason Hammel gets the start for the Orioles in Clearwater, according to mlb.com. The Orioles also play the Twins in Sarasota. On deck: Phillies vs. Orioles Starters: Roy Halladay, Jason Hammel When: 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 17 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to …
It's a Pennsylvania showdown in the Sunshine State as the Phillies play the Pirates Thursday at Bright House Field. Aaron Cook starts for the Phillies, according to mlb.com. Jonathan Papelbon, Jake Diekman, Rodrigo Lopez, Phillippe Aumont and Cesar Jimenez are also expected to pitch. Kyle McPherson starts for the Pirates, according to mlb.com. On deck: Phillies vs. Pirates Starters: Aaron Cook, Kyle McPherson When: 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 14 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community. Here is …
Roy Halladay gets his fourth start of the Grapefruit League season Tuesday at Bright House Field. Antonio Bastardo, Jeremy Horst, Raul Valdes, Jake Diekman, Mike Adams and closer Jonathan Papelbon are also expected to pitch, according to mlb.com. Drew Smyly starts for the Tigers. Al Alburquerque, Luke Putkonen, Joaquin Benoit and Darin Downs are also expected to pitch for the Tigers, according to mlb.com. Halladay gave up a walk and two hits, while striking out two over four innings in his last start against the Nationals March 6. On deck: Phillies vs. Tigers Starters: Roy Halladay, Drew …
A Hooters girl, who was a ball girl for a weekend Rays and Phillies game in Clearwater, could only bury her face into her glove after she accidentally fielded a fair ball and threw it into the stands. The play resulted in a double for Rays outfielder/first baseman Shelley Duncan after the ball girl grabbed the ball he hit sharply down the third baseline. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Rays manager Joe Maddon was complimentary of the woman's play on the ball. "I thought she presented her hands to the ball very well also," Maddon told the Times. "The overall package was very, um, efficient…
John Lannan, who the Phillies picked up in the off season, starts the Spring Training game against the Rays Saturday at Bright House Field. Closer Jonathan Papelbon also is expected to pitch for the Phillies, according to mlb.com. Papelbon gave up two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two in his last appearance March 1 against the Yankees. Jeff Neimann starts for the Rays, according to mlb.com. Jeremy Hellickson and Alex Colome are also expected to pitch. On deck: Phillies vs. Rays Starters: John Lannan, Jeff Neimann When: 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 9 Where: Bright House Field, …
The Phillies send veteran Cliff Lee to the mound against the Twins Thursday at Bright House Field. The Twins send a split squad to Clearwater. Kyle Gibson is expected to start against the Phillies, according to mlb.com. Pedro Hernandez, Ryan Pressly, Michael Tonkin and Tyler Robertson are also expected to pitch. The Twins also play the Red Sox at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. On deck: Phillies vs. Twins Starters: Cliff Lee, Kyle Gibson When: 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected …
Cole Hamels gets a tune up against the Dominican Republic Tuesday at Bright House Field. Jonathan Papelbon, Ethan Martin and Jonathan Pettibone are also expected to pitch, according to mlb.com. The Dominican Republic team starts World Baseball Classic play with a game against Venezuela Thursday. Tampa Bay Rays closer Fernando Rodney, Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano and Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz are on the Dominican Republic team. On deck: Phillies vs. Dominican Republican Starters: Cole Hamels, tba When: 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road …
An already congested area gets more traffic as Spring Training games end around rush hour. Game day traffic combined with US 19 construction at Gulf to Bay Boulevard and the normal rush hour could cause delays in the area around Bright House Field, according to Clearwater Police. Phillies Spring Training games start at 1:05 p.m. and normally nine innings are finished by 4 p.m. Because of that, heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic is expected from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in February and March. Vehicles traveling eastbound on Drew Street from the Keene Road area can avoid the US 19 area by using …
The Phillies divide the day playing split squad games against the Blue Jays and Orioles Sunday. Aaron Cook starts the game for the Phillies when they play the Blue Jays at Bright House Field. Justin De Fratus and Antonio Bastardo are also expected to pitch, according to mlb.com. Rickey Romero pitches for the Blue Jays. Also scheduled to appear are Sergio Santos, Aaron Loup, Brett Cecil and Justin Germano, according to mlb.com. Kyle Kendrick starts the game against the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your …
Gov. Rick Scott is proposing a $5 million annual fund aimed at renovating stadiums and keeping Major League Baseball teams in Florida for spring training. Scott unveiled the plan Wednesday during a stop at the Detroit Tigers' spring facility in Lakeland. The funds would be used only for spring training facilities, Scott's office said, and local governments would be required to match at least 50 percent of project costs. State contributions would be capped at $20 million, and the Department of Economic Opportunity would review and approve the match "to ensure it provides a return on investment…
Opening Day starter Cole Hamels takes the mound as the Phillies play the Braves Thursday at Bright House Field. Ethan Martin, Jonathan Pettibone and Jake Diekman also are scheduled to pitch, according to mlb.com. Former Tampa Bay Ray BJ Upton and his brother Justin are expected to play for the Braves. Paul Maholm starts the game for the Braves. Tickets are available online at phillies.com or by calling 215-463-1000. On deck: Phillies vs. Braves Starters: Cole Hamels, Paul Maholm When: 1:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Here is a list of the spring …
Cheesesteaks, Tony Lukes and of course hot dogs. Need to know where to find the food to complete the 2013 Philadelphia Phillies spring training experience? Keep this list of what is available where at the different concessions areas throughout Bright House Field. Related coverage: Spring Training 2013: Grab A Bite At The Ballpark Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.
No, there is not a grapefruit flavored beer available during Spring Training at Bright House Field. However, there are at least 120 beers, ranging from craft to Coors Light that Phillies fans can sip while watching the likes of Cole Hamels, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard warm up for the start of another season. See the attached file for a list of all the beers available at the ballpark during the 2013 Grapefruit League season. Related coverage: Spring Training 2013: Grab A Bite At The Ballpark Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.
A couple pitchers looking for their first starts of the Grapefruit League season take the mound Tuesday at Bright House Field. Kyle Kendrick starts the game for the Phillies and Jose Ramirez will pitch for the Yankees starting at 1:05 p.m. The Yankees also are expected to play Robinson Cano, Mark Teixeira, Kevin Youkilis and Travis Hafner, according to mlb.com. Relievers Joba Chamberlain and David Robertson should pitch as well. Tickets are available online at phillies.com or by calling 215-463-1000. On deck: Phillies vs. Yankees Starters: Kyle Kendrick, Jose Ramirez When: 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, …
