Buddy Baseball coaching gratifies USF student
USF sophomore Aiden Morales spends his Saturdays a little bit different than most college students. After working with the Buddy Baseball program for four years, Morales wouldn’t trade the experience…
PODCAST: Z NEWS In-Depth: Where will the Rays end up playing after this season?
In this podcast, USF Z School journalists examine the situation with the Tampa Bay Rays search for a permanent stadium solution. Interestingly enough, the Rays aren’t the only MLB team…
PODCAST: Z NEWS In-Depth: The Tampa Bay Rays’ quest for a New Home
In this edition of Z News In-depth, USF Zimmerman student journalists update the situation with the region’s Major League Baseball team and the uncertainty regarding where they will be playing…
Z SPORTS: Friday, April 25, 2025
USF men’s basketball to play in the Bahamas The USF men’s basketball team is heading to the Bahamas for the first time later this year. The team will play in…
Blue Jays’ Spring Training: An Economic Boom for Dunedin
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (DUNEDIN) With the official start of the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training, Dunedin is experiencing an increase in energy, fans, and—most importantly—economic growth. Local businesses are…
Phillies Spring Training helps Clearwater businesses thrive
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (CLEARWATER) Every February, thousands of baseball fans flock to Florida and Arizona to watch their favorite team in Spring Training and get a taste of what…
Tigers Spring Training fuels Lakeland economy
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (LAKELAND) As Spring Training begins in Florida, Lakeland is preparing for an influx of Detroit Tigers fans. Local hotels and businesses are expected to be a…
Yankees Spring Training: A Home Run for Tampa’s Economy
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: WATCH THIS STORY: (TAMPA) For Yankees fans, spring is here, which only means one thing: spring training is back. At George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa…
Bradenton Booms as Pittsburgh Pirates Arrive for Spring Training
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: WATCH THIS STORY: (BRADENTON) Each February and March, Bradenton comes alive during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ MLB Spring Training. Players, fans, and staff from around the world…
Z SPORTS: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies’ fans boost Clearwater’s economy Major League Baseball spring training is back in full swing this week, and with it comes a home run for Clearwater’s economy. BayCare Ballpark…