A blog dedicated to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, major and minor league baseball, and anything else baseball-related
Pocket schedules have always been one of the great things about baseball. They have been used for years to let fans would know when their team was playing, both at home and on the road. They also had information on the ballpark, ticket prices, and promotions. Everything you need in one spot. Of course, then... Continue Reading →
We finally know who we will be spending our summer watching at 121 Financial Ballpark. The Jumbo Shrimp released their preliminary roster today and it includes three of the top Marlins prospects: Lewin DíazJesús SánchezBraxton Garrett The roster also features nine players with Major League Baseball experience. I have little doubt that some of the... Continue Reading →
While searching for some info on the Jumbo Shrimp's opponents for the upcoming season, I stumbled upon this bit of news this afternoon on the Norfolk Tides website: "Also new for 2021, the Tides will play a total of 36 games against new Triple-A East opponent Jacksonville. Both historic Navy towns, the season series between... Continue Reading →
Opening Night is only five short days away and the Jumbo Shrimp have provided Crustacean Nation with some hugely important information regarding their forthcoming homestand and the new health and safety protocols that will be enforced this season at 121 Financial Ballpark. Check it out: Jumbo Shrimp Homestand Highlights May 4-9 New Health and Safety... Continue Reading →
If you have ever glanced at a minor league team schedule and wondered "How in the heck did they come up with that Promo idea?! It's genius!", well then take a listen to the April 22, 2021 edition the official MiLB podcast "The Show Before the Show." David Ratz, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp director of promotions,... Continue Reading →
Life moves way too fast these days. We are on the go, all of the time. Schedules are jammed packed, there are more meetings now than ever before due to Zoom, mobile phones are seemingly a permanent attachment to our hands, and we all have kids that need all of our attention now, now, now!... Continue Reading →
So this interesting little article on possible Major League Baseball expansion and the absolutely mammoth fees that the expansion teams would be charged came across my desk late this afternoon. I had to stop and make sure I was reading it correctly, but yes...it really says that the cost to enter MLB would be "in... Continue Reading →
The ace writers at MiLB.com are at it again, this time with Josh Jackson taking a deep dive into the Marlins' First Round pick in 2020 - and Number 3 overall pick - Max Meyer. This kid has the makings of an ace, by all accounts. MLB Pipeline's assessment of him shows that his stuff... Continue Reading →
If you haven't been paying attention, then now is the time! May 4th, Opening Night for the Jumbo Shrimp, is one short week away, and baseball life can then begin again in Jacksonville. If you haven't purchased your tickets, do so NOW because they are going fast. Hopefully we will have a loud crowd to... Continue Reading →
Clover Park - St. Lucie, FL - April 24, 2021 - The family and I just happened to be down in the St. Lucie area for an event, so we swung by to take a look at the park. It is the Spring Training site for the New York Mets and home of the St.... Continue Reading →
The Catch 