David Price, the Rays Ace Pitcher was traded to Detroit. We will miss him in Tampa Bay and his annual visit to Port Charlotte for Spring Training. Detroit trains in Lakeland so we probably will see David return to Port Charlotte occasionally for a game and we will welcome him. He is a class act! This is the thank you ad David placed in the Tampa Bay Times. … Keep reading... about David Price
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Charlotte Stone Crabs 2014
Port Charlotte and Southwest Florida is a paradise for baseball fans. Spring training teams play in Bradenton, Sarasota and Ft. Myers as well as Port Charlotte and you can enjoy minor league games during the summer months. … Keep reading... about Charlotte Stone Crabs 2014
Opening Day Anthem
Soldiers from McDill AFB parachuted into Charlotte Sports Park to deliver the American Flag on Opening Day, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1yNhZAh7b0 … Keep reading... about Opening Day Anthem
Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
The Tampa Bay Rays begin another season of spring training in Port Charlotte, FL on February 28, 2014 with a home game against the Baltimore Orioles who train in Sarasota. The Rays first full squad workout is scheduled for February 19 and Rays Fan Fest will be held on Saturday, February 22 at Tropicana Field. The move to Port Charlotte for the six weeks of spring training … Keep reading... about Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte
Spring Training in Port Charlotte, FL 2012
Spring training is once again in Port Charlotte and Tampa Bay Rays manager, Joe Maddon has a strong slate from which to choose. Many of our Stone Crabs favorites are on the roster, including Steve Vogt, Nevin Ashley, Tim Beckham, Mark Thomas, Hak-Ju Lee and pitchers Matt Bush, Alex Cobb, Alex Colome, Marquis Fleming, Jhonny Nuñez, Albert Suarez and of course, the Rays surprise … Keep reading... about Spring Training in Port Charlotte, FL 2012