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The run wasn’t going to continue forever. We all knew that. But, it’s a sad day nonetheless. For the first time since September 11, 1968, the Jumbo Shrimp were defeated by a Triple-A team. Hell of a run guys. Final Score - May 7, 2021 The old chestnut that “defense may not win you games,... Continue Reading →
We've all been there. You're sitting in the stands when a foul ball or home run comes sailing your way. It goes not too far past you, but far enough so that you don't make an effort to go after it. A number of people a few sections over DO go after it, though, and... Continue Reading →
Great news for the city of Jacksonville, the Jumbo Shrimp, and baseball fans throughout northeast Florida: The Jumbo Shrimp will remain in Jacksonville through at least March 2043 after the club signed an extended ballpark lease with the City of Jacksonville. As with any such agreement, it has to be ratified by City Council, but... Continue Reading →
In years past, after winning three consecutive games from an opponent, a writer such as myself would loudly trumpet the fact that the Jumbo Shrimp had swept a series from their opponent. Not this year, though. No, it’s going to take six consecutive wins to sweep an opponent in 2021. The good news: the Jumbo... Continue Reading →
Ben Hill and Josh Jackson at MiLB.com are out today with a great piece on the top 10 minor league systems based on fan experience. And lo and behold, the Miami Marlins system, featuring our amazing Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, came out on top. We're biased, but of course the quadrumvirate of Jacksonville, Pensacola, Beloit, and... Continue Reading →
Teams always seem to come back to Earth after a big event like Opening Day, so when I went to yesterday’s game, I did so with the full expectation that the Jumbo Shrimp would hit a little less, Norfolk would hit a little more, and the game would be a little less explosive on a... Continue Reading →
It’s been a pretty decent game so far - Jumbo Shrimp up 5-4 through 4 complete - but I will emphasize once again that it’s hot. (Cue Robin Williams skit) Jesus Sanchez has been the hero for the Shrimp today, picking right up where he left off last night. Shawn Morimondo has been satisfactory on... Continue Reading →
Game number one for The Catch today! Since moving to Jax earlier this year, your favorite Jumbo Shrimp blog has been chomping at the bit to get to a game at 121 Financial Ballpark. We have visited numerous times to buy gear, buy tickets, and watch the Alternate Site games. But today...this is our first... Continue Reading →
Opening Day (or Night, as it were) is always a big event. It means even more when it’s the first game after 600+ days. So it’s a pretty safe bet to say that everyone was more than happy to see the Jumbo Shrimp finally back in action last night. It looked like the players were... Continue Reading →
I woke up super early this morning preparing to jump feet first into the Opening Day celebrations. I could not wait! Alas, it turned out to be one of those days when the real-world of work took over life and relegated the fun until, well, now. So, as I sit here and binge on the... Continue Reading →
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