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 →
If it’s Tuesday, it must be Norfolk. Or Durham.
Now that we are just about three weeks from the start of the MiLB season, I wanted to take a quick look at the Jumbo Shrimp schedule for the 2021 season. As we all know, this season is going to see reduced travel by minor league teams due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. That was... Continue Reading →
The Jumbo Shrimp have a Roster! (Sort of)
While perusing the Jumbo Shrimp website this afternoon, I noted that they have finally posted a roster of players assigned to the club for the upcoming season. While I am 100% certain that this isn't the final roster - it only has two Outfielders, for example - it's good to see some of the names... Continue Reading →
Jumbo Shrimp bringing Vice to Jax in 2021…and it looks awesome.
Every Minor League team tries out new designs or new themes a couple of times a year. That's just what we have all come to expect from MiLB teams. They are usually funny or quirky or hyper-local so that folks will buy up the gear on sale in the team shop. Now that the Jumbo... Continue Reading →
Jumbo Shrimp Opening Night Only One Month Away!
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 →
MLB’s Blackout Policies are Incredibly Stupid
I know that this subject has been written about many times before, but I feel compelled to add our view on the matter. Major League Baseball's blackout rules are incredibly stupid and drive away younger fans that MLB absolutely needs in order to grow the game throughout the country. I'm writing this while watching the... Continue Reading →
Jumbo Shrimp 2021 Coaching Staff Announced
The Jumbo Shrimp announced their coach staff for the 2021 season this afternoon: Al Pedrique - Manager Jeremy Powell - Pitching Coach Phil Plantier - Hitting Coach Danny Black - Defensive Coach Greg Harrel - Athletic trainer Jon Cioffi - Strength & conditioning coach The club looks to be in good hands for the 2021 season. Opening Night on May 4th... Continue Reading →
No…Scampi Isn’t Strange
So I was forwarded this obvious clickbait listicle about the strangest Minor League mascots by a family member the other day, never thinking that it would actually provide something to write about. But as I scrolled through the list, there it was at Number 8: Scampi//Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Now, I don't know about you, but... Continue Reading →
One and Done
The Jumbo Shrimp's Broadcaster and Media and Public Relations Manager Scott Kornberg is out with a great new article on Shrimp & Grits, otherwise known as the blog WE would write if only a team would hire us to do so. Anyhow, it is entitled "He pitched in only one MLB game, but Al Autry... Continue Reading →
Jacksonville to be Marlins’ Alternate Training Site
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 →
The Catch 