A blog dedicated to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, major and minor league baseball, and anything else baseball-related
It’s tough to overemphasize just how important Opening Day is to the many small & medium-sized cities that host Minor League Baseball. Years of tradition & civic pride all wrapped into one great celebration. I’ve been to many over the years. It’s just the best thing to see. Opening Night in Jacksonville proved that it... 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 →
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 you are waiting for the season to start on May 4, you and your kids can enter the Jumbo Shrimp & 121 Financial Credit Union's second annual virtual coloring contest. The top prize is $250 and some Jumbo Shrimp swag, so why not give it a go? Enter by May 3, 2021. You can... Continue Reading →
Can you feel it? Seriously...can you feel it?? That's the feeling of the season getting closer and closer. The Jumbo Shrimp announced this morning that single-game tickets for the May games go on sale on April 21. So set the date and time in your diary: 10 AM on April 21, and beat a path... Continue Reading →
The Jumbo Shrimp held a big press conference this afternoon to announce a number of big ticket items as we quickly approach Opening Day on May 4. While we weren't there to witness it ourselves - maybe next year, eh? - we are more than happy to help spread the news to the fanbase. First... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday to everyone, and also a very Happy Easter! While we take time to celebrate the holiday with our families, a reminder that Jumbo Shrimp Opening Night at 121 Financial Ballpark is one month from today, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, against the Norfolk Tides, with the first pitch at 7:05pm. I, for one, cannot... Continue Reading →
While we wait for the start of the Triple-A season on May 4, the Marlins will be using Jacksonville's 121 Financial Ballpark as their Alternate Site once the MLB season starts on April 1. No idea whether fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the practices and intra-squad games, but I'm sure folks... Continue Reading →
MLB Pipeline is out with their brand new rankings of the 30 MLB farm systems. And the Marlins, the parent club of our beloved Jumbo Shrimp, come in at number four overall. This isn’t much of a change from last season, but the future is looking bright for the Marlins. I have no doubt that... Continue Reading →
The Catch 