Saturday, March 30, 2013
How do you answer this: “What does Spring Training mean to you?”
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 Phillies play in Clearwater at Bright House Field. The Blue Jays play nearby in Dunedin. The teams play two more spring training games at Citizens Bank …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Roy Halladay starts as the Phillies play the Blue Jays in the final Spring Training game in Clearwater at 1:05 p.m. Thursday at Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road.
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 with a stomach virus against the Orioles March 17. Halladay is slated to start the season Wednesday, April 3 against the Braves. Related coverage: …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Phillies play the Rays at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday at Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road.
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. 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 spring training games planned for Bright House Field: March 28 *All home games start at 1:05 p.m. Related coverage:
Friday, March 22, 2013
The Phillies play the Braves at 1:05 p.m. Friday March 22, at Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road.
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. 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 House Field: March 26 March 28 *All home games start at 1:05 p.m. Related coverage:
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
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.
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. 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 your community. Here is a list of the spring training games planned for Bright House Field: March 26 March 28 *All home games start at 1:05 p.m. Related …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
It's a Pennsylvania showdown in the Sunshine State as the Phillies play the Pirates Thursday at Bright House Field.
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. 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 a list of the spring training games planned for Bright House Field: March 26 March 28 *All home games start at 1:05 p.m. Related coverage:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Roy Halladay starts against the Tigers at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday at Bright House Field.
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. Phillies vs. Tigers Starters: Roy Halladay, Drew Smyly When: 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Where: Bright House Field, 601 N Old Coachman Road Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected…
Monday, March 11, 2013
The Rays' Shelley Duncan was awarded a double after the ball girl fielded a fair ball and threw it into the stands.
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." Watch the video above on YouTube. Sign up for the free Clearwater Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
The Phillies play the Rays at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Bright House Field.
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. Phillies vs. Rays Starters: John Lannan, Jeff Neimann When: 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 9 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 …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Phillies ace Cliff Lee pitches against the Twins at 1:05 p.m. Thursday at 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. 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 to your community. Here is a list of the spring training games planned for Bright House Field: March 26 March 28 *All home games start at 1:05 p.m. Related …
Michael D.
1:41 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
The American Dollar and the American Viewership. I really enjoy going to Bright House Field and watching the Threshers, but ACLS/NCLS had less viewers than the NFL Pro Bowl. more ›