Mets to take part in CommUNITY initiative Friday

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Minor League Baseball recently unveiled the CommUNITY initiative program to encourage fans to come together and stand up against discrimination and violence. The St. Lucie Mets are proud to participate in the program that is in response to recent tragedies and tension in communities across the country.

The Mets CommUNITY initiative will take place during the third inning of Friday’s second game vs. the Palm Beach Cardinals. MiLB’s goal is to get all 160 MiLB teams involved and have their fans leave a game feeling inspired with a sense of unity.

Upon entering Tradition Field, fans will be given signs that read “Community Means” and the fans can fill in the blank of what community means to them. The fans and players will stand up and hold the signs in solidarity in the middle of the third inning.

“Our ballparks have long been a place of fun and enjoyment, providing a break from the ills of today’s society,” said Minor League Baseball President and CEO, Pat O’Conner. “The CommUNITY initiative aims to urge fans to take action in their communities and to promote unity, understanding, acceptance and inclusion.”

Friday’s doubleheader starts at 4 p.m. It is also First Responders Appreciation Night, which ties in with the CommUNITY initiative.

In addition to various activities at the ballpark, Minor League Baseball teams and their fans can participate in the initiative on social media using #MiLBCommUNITY to pledge their plan to create positive change.

For more information, contact Kasey Blair at 772-871-2115.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Night on Sep. 2

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CLEARWATER, Fla. – Friday, September 2, is Prostate Cancer Awareness Night at the ballpark with a post-game concert from Tampa Bay’s Stormbringer. Threshers players and coaches will be wearing special blue jerseys that will be included in the silent auction to raise funds and awareness for the Morton Plant Mease Foundation and Ed Randall’s Fans For The Cure.

The Stormbringer concert is part of the Threshers Summer Concert series by Leinenkugel and New Belgium.

Fans who win a jersey in the auction can go on-field after the game to meet the player and receive the autographed jersey. Also included in the silent auction will be Threshers’ and Phillies’ memorabilia plus donations from team partners.

The night is also the last Threshers Free Shirt Friday with 1,000 themed, blue T-shirts given away by Academy Bus. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6:15 p.m. game with the Dunedin Blue Jays.

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Tampa Yankees to “Play4theCure” on Fan Appreciation Night

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Yankees will host their annual Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, August 27th. The Yankees are scheduled to play the Brevard County Manatees at 6:00 p.m. Fans are welcome to enjoy a night full of prizes and fun as the 2016 season comes to an end. The night will conclude with a postgame fireworks show, presented by Sonny’s BBQ.

Play4TheCure and Minor League Baseball are teaming up for the second year in a row to raise funds for the National Foundation for Cancer Research. Proceeds from a 50/50 raffle, along with other fan games, will benefit cancer research. Players and fans will receive “I Play 4 ___” signs and are encouraged to fill them out to be recognized on the video board during the game.

“Play4TheCure inspires young athletes and their teams to leverage their passion for sports to “Play4″ loved ones affected by cancer and encourages them to actively participate in working to fund cancer research to make a difference.” – NFCR.org

In addition, August 27th will also be the final “Salute to Service Members Saturday” of the season. All military receive a FREE upper reserved ticket with valid I.D. Kids run the bases before the game from 5-5:15 p.m. and receive player autographs on the concourse from 5:10-5:30 p.m. **Ticket special can ONLY be redeemed at the George M. Steinbrenner Field Box Office.

Individual game tickets can be purchased at the George M. Steinbrenner Field Box Office. Tickets start at $4 for general admission, $6 for reserved seating, and parking is always free.

The Tampa Yankees are the Single A-Advanced Affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information, you may contact the Tampa Yankees office at (813) 673-3055 or visit www.tybaseball.com.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Suns join Zephyrs, raise funds for flood victims

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Suns will raise money for victims of flooding in Louisiana during their homestand at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Monday, Aug. 22, through Thursday. Aug. 25, while their fellow Miami Marlins affiliate, the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs, also raises money for relief efforts during their coinciding homestand.

For each ticket sold on game days Monday through Thursday at the walk-up ticket windows at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, the Suns will donate $1 to the American Red Cross Louisiana Floods Relief fund. Any additional donations made at the box office will also be donated.

“We are grateful to partner with another member of our baseball family, the New Orleans Zephyrs, to make an impact for flood victims in Louisiana,” said Suns General Manager Harold Craw. “We hope our guests at the ballpark next week and the entire Suns family will show these communities how much their neighbors in Northeast Florida care and support them.”

“Thanks to the New Orleans Zephyrs and American Red Cross, people in Jacksonville have an opportunity to make immediate impact hundreds of miles from the First Coast,” said Suns Director of Community Relations Andrea Williams.

“We are thankful that the Jacksonville Suns will be helping to raise much needed financial support for the Louisiana Floods Relief fund,” said Zephyrs Senior Vice President and General Manager Cookie Rojas. “Their generosity is another example of how Minor League Baseball is a cornerstone for bringing communities together.”

The Red Cross is asking that instead of donating items, those who want to help should donate money so that their response can be activated more quickly and items needed can be bought in bulk. Preliminary estimates indicate that Red Cross response efforts could be the largest since Superstorm Sandy in 2012, and cost more than $10 million. Local officials are reporting that 10,000 homes have been damaged and more than 50 shelters have been opened to those who have been displaced by the flooding.

The Suns face the Chattanooga Lookouts for five games beginning Monday, August 22 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at $5. For more information, contact the Suns at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxsuns.com.

ABOUT THE SUNS: The Jacksonville Suns are beginning a new era of affordable family fun under new ownership in 2016. With a FUNdamentally Different promotional schedule and a new lineup of ticket and group options for this season, there is a reason for everyone to get part of the action by calling the Suns at (904) 358-2846 or visiting www.jaxsuns.com.

Miracle host Unity in the Community and Craft Beer Fest

FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 12, 2016) – On Saturday, August 13, the Miracle will be hosting a night to celebrate the hard work and courage of our local first responders on an evening of Unity in the Community featuring the return of the Craft Beer Fest and Beer, Baseball and Boom!

All first responders and one guest will receive complimentary admission to a 6:05 p.m. game against the Charlotte Stone Crabs. Gates open at 5 p.m. There will be several first responders in uniform, vehicles on site, a marching band in front of the stadium and displays for fans.

Units that will be at the ballpark include the Fort Myers Coast Guard, the Charlotte County Police Department, the Cape Coral Police Department, the Collier County Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, the Fort Myers Police Department, the Fort Myers Fire Department, Bayshore Fire Department, the North Fort Myers Fire Department, South Trail Fire Department, the Iona-McGregor Fire Department and the Cape Coral Fire Department.

In addition to First Responder’s Night, the Miracle have the annual Beer, Baseball and Boom event presented by Killebrew Rootbeer, 95.3 OLZ and Fox 4. For $22 in advance and $25 on Saturday, fans receive a ticket to the game and a wristband for unlimited sampling of over 40 craft beers from 5-7 p.m. First responders and their guests can purchase the Craft Beer Fest wristband at the Fort Points by Sheraton Guest Services booth on the main concourse for $14.

Connoisseurs of ales, lagers, pilsners and stouts will sophisticate their palettes with the likes of Bury Me Brewing’s Cold Dead Hands, Old Soul Brewing’s Defector, 3 Daughters’ Beach Blonde Ale, Big Storm Brewing’s Wavemaker, 21st Amendment Toaster Pastry, Cigar City Tampa Lager, Sierra Nevada Otra Vez, Riptide Paddlepuss Blonde, Fort Myers Brewing Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter and many more!

Killebrew Root Beer will also be offering free samples at the top of the stairs of the Grand Entry. Once you’ve wet your whistle, try the famous Catcher’s Mitt at the concession stand. The Catcher’s Mitt is an empanada stuffed with Asian pork covered in sweet and sour slaw and topped with cilantro lime sauce. The Miracle will also feature Italian Baseballs made of pepperoni, cheese and marinara sauce surrounded by fresh dough and fried to a golden brown perfection. There will also be delicious poutine, french fries topped with cheese curds and peppered white gravy, as well as Killebrew Root Beer Floats!

For more information on First Responder’s Night or Beer, Baseball and Boom, contact the Miracle offices at (239) 768-4210. For a full list of beers that will be available for sampling, visit www.miraclebaseball.com.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Michael Edwards Awarded FSL Scholarship

Daytona Beach, FL – The Daytona Tortugas, in conjunction with the Florida State League and the Miami Marlins, are proud to award the franchise’s second Florida State League Scholarship to Account Executive Michael Edwards.

Edwards, a native of nearby DeLand, is prepping for his junior year at the University of Florida.

“It means a lot [to win the scholarship]. I appreciate the opportunity to earn a scholarship, and winning it meant even more since it is the first scholarship I’ve ever been chosen for,” Edwards explained.

The Florida State League Scholarship Committee awarded twelve (12) $1,500 educational scholarships to applicants from each team in the league. The award is based both on financial need and a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students eligible for this award must be an employee, or the child or grandchild of an employee, of the participating club and must be at least a high school junior by the 2016 fall term.

“I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to gain experience [with the Tortugas]. Working in the front office of a sports team is what I eventually hope to be doing,” said Edwards, a sports management major, about the internship.

The Miami Marlins have sponsored this program for more than 16 years and have contributed over $160,000 to the Florida State League Program.

The Daytona Tortugas honored Edwards prior to a home game on July 25th at Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. In addition, he was also mentioned during a pre-game ceremony at the Miami Marlins game on Sunday, July 31st, along with the other Florida State League team award winners.

Edwards, now back at school, enjoyed his summer in the FSL.

“It was great! I learned a good amount and got to do things that I never expected to be doing. It was definitely tiring at times, but working through those long homestands will help me in the long run!”

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Help The Blue Wahoos and Whataburger Support USO Northwest Florida

Donated items will be accepted at all home games in May.

PENSACOLA, Fla., – For Military Appreciation Month, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Whataburger are teaming up for a second year to collect donations for USO Northwest Florida. Donations will be collected during the Blue Wahoos’ home games during the month of May. The USO will deliver the items directly to the troops currently serving the United States.

Fans who donate during the drive will receive a coupon for a free Whataburger. Donations can be dropped off at the entry gates.

The Blue Wahoos, Whataburger and the USO are asking for specific items during each homestand. The dates and requested items are as follows:

May 5th-9th vs. Tennessee Smokies

Individually wrapped salty and sweet snacks such as pretzels, cookies, peanut butter crackers, etc.

May 16th-20th vs. Mississippi Braves

Single-serve microwavable snacks such as mac and cheese, ramen noodles, ravioli, etc.

May 21st-25th – vs. Jackson Generals

Center supplies such as copy paper, dish soap, batteries, paper towels, etc.

All Home Games – Bottled Water

ABOUT WHATABURGER:

Whataburger has focused on its fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly customer service since 1950 when Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dobson gave his restaurant a name he hoped to hear customers say every time they took a bite of his made-to-order burgers: “What a burger!” Within the first week, people lined up around the block for his 25 cent, 100 percent beef burgers served on five-inch buns. Today, the company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with more than 770 locations in 10 states with sales of more than $1 billion annually.

ABOUT USO:

The mission of the USO is to lift the spirits of troops and their families and that mission is accomplished on a daily basis thanks to the dedication and generosity of the American people. Whether it is a commitment of time from a volunteer or a contribution of dollars from a donor, the USO turns this generosity into centers, programs and services that reach troops in the most remote corners of the globe.

–www.bluewahoos.com–

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Click here to view the original story.

Strike Out Cancer Night

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Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Yankees plan to Strike Out Cancer Saturday, June 6th, when they take on the Clearwater Threshers at 6:00PM. The gates at Steinbrenner Field will open promptly at 5:00PM. The night is sponsored by BayCare.

The Tampa Yankees players and coaches will be wearing custom made Strike Out Cancer jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game. Proceeds from the auction will benefit BayCare. The Tampa Yankees hope to encourage cancer awareness in the bay area, and to contribute as much as possible to cancer research and treatment.

Fans are invited to come out to Steinbrenner Field early and enjoy a food truck Rally before the game. Trucks participating include Sarges BBQ, Disco Donuts, Kona Ice, Enjoi Sweets, PaniniRiffic, and Street Surfer. The first 500 fans to enter the stadium will receive a BayCare water bottle. To close out the night, there will be a fireworks display after the game sponsored by Sonny’s BBQ.

Strike Out Cancer Night is also a Friends and Family Saturday Sponsored by Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Fans can purchase Family-4-Packs which include four reserved tickets to the game, four hot dogs, four bags of chips, four sodas, four Tampa Yankees ball caps, and two passes to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo for just $38. The Tampa Yankees invite all children 14 and under to run the bases from 5:00-5:15PM. Some of the Tampa Yankees players will be on the concourse signing autographs from 5:10-5:30PM.

Individual game tickets are $4 for general admission, $6 for reserved seating and can be purchased at the George M. Steinbrenner Field Box Office or online through Ticketmaster. Parking for Tampa Yankees games is always free.

The Tampa Yankees are the Single A-Advanced affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information contact the Tampa Yankees offices at (813) 673-3055 or visit www.tybaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tampa Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

Armed Forces Night

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Tampa, FL – On Saturday, May 16th, the Tampa Yankees will host Armed Forces Night sponsored by Bill Currie Ford. The Tampa Yankees will be playing the Brevard County Manatees in a double header at 5:00PM. The gates at Steinbrenner Field will open promptly at 4:00PM.

For Armed Forces Night, the Tampa Yankees invite all active and retired military personnel to enjoy the game for free if they bring their military I.D to the box office. There will also be a promotion for discounted Family-4-Packs for military families for $25 dollars. The 4-pack includes 4 reserved tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 bags of chips, 4 sodas, 4 Tampa Yankees ball caps, and 2 passes to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo.

The Tampa Yankees have also teamed up with Cell Phones for Soldiers in hopes to collect old gently used cell phones from fans that will later be turned into calling cards for soldiers to use overseas. The box to donate these cell phones will be out on the concourse of Steinbrenner Field by Customer Service.

Children 14 and under are invited to run the bases from 4-4:15PM and players will be signing autographs on the concourse from 4:10-4:30PM. There will be a fireworks display after the game sponsored by Bright House Networks.

Individual game tickets can be purchased at the George M. Steinbrenner Box Office. Tickets start at just $4 for general admission, $6 for reserved seating and parking is always free.

The Tampa Yankees are the Single A-Advanced affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information contact the Tampa Yankees offices at (813) 673-3055 or visit www.tybaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tampa Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

Cell Phones for Soldiers

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The Tampa Yankees have partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers, a national nonprofit, to help collect cell phones to help our troops call home from overseas.

Newer or gently used cell phones from all service providers will be accepted at any of our Military Monday home games throughout the season, at our Bill Currie Ford Armed Forces Night on May 16th, and at our Everyday Heroes Night on July 4th. The proceeds from all donated cell phones are used to purchase calling cards for our troops. Fans who donate a new or gently used cell phone will receive a free ticket to our Monday, August 24th home game against the Dunedin Blue Jays at 7:00pm.   Help us help our military and veterans. Your donation will truly make a difference and make you a hero to our nation’s heroes.

Founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones For Soldiers is dedicated to providing cost-free communication services to active-duty military members and veterans. In 2013, Cell Phones For Soldiers provided U.S. troops with more than 23 million “Minutes That Matter” talk time and distributed more than 380,000 prepaid international calling cards. Since 2004, the nonprofit has also recycled more than 11.3 million cell phones reducing the impact on landfills.

On Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Military Mondays, all military receive FREE admission with a valid military I.D. All fans can enjoy half price burgers and chicken tender baskets from 6:00pm-8:00pm. To see our full schedule for Monday Home Games please visit www.tybaseball.com

Tickets are $4 for general admission, $6 for reserved seating and can be purchased at the George M. Steinbrenner Field Box Office.

The Tampa Yankees are the Single A-Advanced affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information you may contact the Tampa Yankees offices at (813) 673-3055 or visit www.tybaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tampa Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

Little League Day

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Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Yankees will host their annual Pepsi Cola Little League Day at Steinbrenner Filed on Sunday, May 3rd when they take on the Lakeland Flying Tigers at 1:00 PM.

The first 250 fans to enter the stadium will receive a Collector’s Pepsi Cola Yankees Pin. All guests wearing their Little League uniforms will receive free admission from the Box Office (players and coaches).

There will be Food Trucks that will be serving food outside of the stadium beginning at 11:00AM. Food Trucks participating will be Tasty Stacy, Sarge’s BBQ, Disco Donuts, Kona Ice, Enjoi Sweets & Company, Hott Mess, and Street Surfer. After the game, the Tampa Yankees invite kids, ages 14 and under, to run the bases on Steinbrenner Field.

Palma Ceia Little League Challenger Teams will play a game on Steinbrenner Field after the Tampa Yankees game concludes. The Tampa Yankees Actively assist youth baseball and softball programs in the Tampa area to promote the Little League Mission, developing qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being.

Tickets are $4 for general admission, $6 for reserved seating. Fan can also purchase the Sonny’s BBQ 2-Pack for $20. It includes 2 reserved ticket, 2 Sonny’s BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, 2 sides of mac & cheese, 2 drinks and 2 passes to The Florida Aquarium and can only be purchased at the George M. Steinbrenner Field Box Office.

The Tampa Yankees are the Single A-Advanced affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information you may contact the Tampa Yankees offices at (813)-673-3055 or visit www.tybaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tampa Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

Team Salvatore Fight Like A Kid Night

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Friday, May 1st. Gates open at 6:00pm for the 7:00pm game.

Salvatore is three years old. He loves cars & playing with his friends. He wants to become a firefighter when he grows up. He is a new big brother and loves his little sister very much. Salvatore was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and has been fighting hard to beat the disease.

To help support his family in this difficult time, the Tampa Yankees are donating 100% of the ticket proceeds from the Friday, May 1st home game to Salvatore’s family. There will also be a raffle with Tampa Yankees autographed items on the concourse. Raffle proceeds will also go to Salvatore’s family.

Salvatore’s family & doctor are planning to bring him for that evenings home game to meet the team and throw out the first pitch. The night will have several other surprises for Salvatore and his family.

Reserved tickets are $6 each and General Admission tickets are $4 each and can be purchased online through TicketMaster, tybaseball.com or at the Steinbrenner Field Box Office. Please note that TicketMaster has dropped all additional fees for the May 1st home game if you purchase through them.

Fans can enjoy $10 all-you-can-eat chicken wings and half price drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) from 6-8:00pm on the Walgreens Deck.

Can’t make it to the game, but still want to make a donation? Here is a link to Salvatore’s GoFundMe Page: http://www.gofundme.com/ligi3k

No donation is too small and will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing you at Steinbrenner Field for Team Salvatore Fight Like A Kid Night.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tampa Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

Threshers Accepting Nominations For Local Military Heroes

Heroes to be Honored at Veterans and Military Appreciation Night on August 15

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Clearwater Threshers are accepting nominations for local veteran and active-duty military heroes to be honored at Veterans and Military Appreciation Night on August 15 at Bright House Field. The evening is presented by Bosley and Bratch, Lawyers for Veterans. The night will feature on-field ceremonies, military vehicles and equipment on display, a silent auction and vendors on the concourse.

The Threshers are asking for nominations of local military personnel, both active and veteran, to be featured in a baseball card set of 30 heroes that will be given away to guests as they enter the ballpark. A total of 1,000 card sets will be distributed, presented by First Priority. Heroes selected for the card set, or their representatives, will be honored on the field prior to the game.

Nominations should include the heroes’ name, rank, status, branch, years of service, and a short career bio. A photo of the nominee for the front of the baseball card should also be included.

Veterans and Military Appreciation Night is in its fifth year at Bright House Field. Representatives from the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard will be on-hand for the evening. Many veterans groups and support organizations will also participate.

The gates will open at 5 p.m. on August 15 for the 6:30 p.m. game against the Tampa Yankees, followed by a post-game fireworks display. A portion of the proceeds from the evening will benefit two local charities, the Haley House Fund and the Injured Warriors Fund. For ticket information, visit the Bright House Field ticket office or call 727-467-4457.

CONTACT

Hero nominations: Cory Sipe – csipe@threshersbaseball.com

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Clearwater Threshers. Click here to view the original story.

Miracle, Dave Clark host 10th annual Special Needs Camp

Players, coaching staff deliver personal instruction to disabled children

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 20, 2015) – The Fort Myers Miracle and the Dave Clark Foundation will host the 10th annual Special Needs Camp on Saturday, May 9 at Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex. The camp will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 12 p.m.

Featuring one-on-one instruction from the Miracle players and coaching staff, the Special Needs Camp focuses on teaching children the basic skills of hitting, throwing, catching and fielding. Camp participants can experience the atmosphere of a walking onto a professional baseball field and stepping into the shoes of a professional athlete for a day.

“This is one of the best things we do,” said Miracle Chief Operating Officer Steve Gliner. “The camp is such a special day for the kids, but also for the players and the staff. We are excited and proud to be doing this for a tenth year.”

Registration is open to the first 50 individuals with a physical or mental disability. There is no cost for registration or associated with the camp. To register a child, call 239-768-4210 or email aadams@miraclebaseball.com. Registration can also be completed at www.ftmyers.d3day.com.

Kids are asked to bring their own baseball gloves and one adult chaperone is required to be in attendance with each child while attending the camp. Lunch will be provided after the camp is completed. Each participant will receive four tickets to the Miracle game on the evening of Tuesday, May 12, a 7:05 p.m. start against the Palm Beach Cardinals.

The Dave Clark Foundation has partnered with the Miracle for the last decade. Dave Clark is a Cape Coral resident who spent 17 years playing professional baseball despite contracting polio as an infant and losing the full use of his legs. Dave won 600 games in his career and has worked as a coach at the international level. Dave has a career of over 40 years in baseball.

The Fort Myers Miracle are the Class A Advanced minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club. Since moving to Fort Myers in 1992, the Miracle have qualified for the Florida State League Playoffs eight times and won the Florida State League Championship in 2014. Home games are played at Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex. The Fort Myers Miracle season begins in April and ends in September. For a game and events schedule, or more information, visit www.miraclebaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Fort Myers Miracle. Click here to view the original story.

Blue Wahoos Renovate Bill Gregory Park

The Blue Wahoos front office renovated Bill Gregory Park’s fields on Monday.

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PENSACOLA, Fla., – Members of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos front office renovated Bill Gregory Park’s tee-ball field on Monday as part of MLB’s RBI program. Renovations included measuring and moving the bases and mounds, mowing the grass, edging the dirt areas, picking up trash and painting the dugouts.

“We couldn’t have been happier about getting out into the community and helping with the tee-ball field at Bill Gregory, in support of MLB’s RBI program,” said Director of Guest Services and Community Relations Donna Kirby. “We have such a dedicated staff that truly cares about improving our community and making a difference in people’s lives, so it’s truly a pleasure for us to carve out time out of our calendars for this very worthwhile project each year. Bottom line, giving back to the community, it’s the #WahoosLife.”

After making the tee-ball field safer and up to code, the staff worked on the two other fields at the park.

“We were happy to help spruce up these fields today,” said Director of Sports Turf Management Ray Sayre. “Today’s young players are the future of the game of baseball. I hope to see some of these kids playing on a Big League field one day.”

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are committed to giving back to the local community and dedicated fans. The field refurbishment is part of the organization’s partnership with Major League Baseball’s RBI program – Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities. Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities focuses on youth outreach by fostering the growth of young ballplayers on and off the field.

–www.bluewahoos.com–

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Click here to view the original story.