Topic: Clearwater

Take me out to the ball game Take me out to the crowd! In Florida, there are three areas that are prime rental areas for staking claim during the short spring training season. If these teams tickle your fancy the look no ...

The three primary cities in this area are Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Tampa is famous for its Gasparilla Pirate Festival which was first held in 1904 in honor of Jose Gasper. There's a delightful Spanish tapas restaurant, There's so much more ...

Chase Utley born December 17Has been married since January 2007.Philadelphia Phillies (major league baseball)? based in Pennsylvania- He has been Second Baseman since the year 2003.He was a first round pick during the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. Have won 2 World ...

Pedro Martinez begins minor league rehab assignment in rainy conditionsPedro Martinez's first minor league rehab start in preparation for a comeback with the Philadelphia Phillies was cut short by rain Sunday.The 37-year-old right-hander worked 1 1-3 innings for the Class A Clearwater ...

Catching a preseason glimpse of your favorite team in Florida or ArizonaOpening day for Major League Baseball is April 6. Spring training games are scheduled from Feb. 25 to April 5 in Florida and Arizona.In Florida, attendance at so-called Grapefruit League games ...

CLEARWATER - GOP vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin took the stage to a cheering, pompon-waving crowd in Clearwater's Coachman Park this morning. " The speech quickly turned fierce, as Palin repeated her criticism of Democratic candidate Barack Obama for his Chicago ...

Thursday's Sports TransactionsARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS_Named Roland Hemond special assistant to the president.CINCINNATI REDS_Placed SS Pedro Lopez on the 15-day DL. Activated INF Juan Castro from the 15-day DL.PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES_Promoted OF Greg Golson and LHP Josh Outman from Clearwater (FSL) to Reading (EL).WASHINGTON NATIONALS_Purchased ...

Wednesday's Sports TransactionsBALTIMORE ORIOLES_Named Andy MacPhail president of baseball operations.CLEVELAND INDIANS_Placed OF David Dellucci on the 15-day DL. Designated RHP Roberto Hernandez for assignment. Recalled OF Ben Francisco and RHP Edward Mujica from Buffalo (IL).OAKLAND ATHLETICS_Activated OF Milton Bradley from the 15-day ...