Sure the Threshers might be out of it, but that does not mean Clearwater fans of minor league baseball can't still cash in on the action.
Weather related to Tropical Storm Isaac brought some surfers out to Sand Key Park Sunday afternoon.
Pre-season practices officially began for student-athletes competing for their schools in football, golf, swimming/diving and girls volleyball Monday.
The former Largo High school standout and undrafted free agent is trying to crack the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster during training camp.
Collect all the District 12 all stars, from Dunedin, Clearwater, Largo and Palm Harbor, who played their way into the Big League World Series in Easley, SC.
The money is needed to pay for unexpected expenses for the team's trip to play in the Big League World Series. Palm Harbor's Nelson Construction has made a $2,000 donation and the City of Dunedin has given $500.
The head coach of the USF football program will be on hand at a preseason tailgate party Saturday, July 28 at Capogna's Dugout in Clearwater.
A day after their bus broke down in Georgia, District 12 Big Leaguers from Dunedin, Largo, Clearwater and Palm Harbor headed to Shriners Hospitals in Greenville, SC, to sign autographs for kids before their World Series appearance.
Joey Chestnut ate 144 wings in 10 minutes to win the belt at the World Wing Eating Championship Thursday night at the original Hooters, besting 10 others, including Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas.
Florida District 12's All-Stars and their opponent, Indiana, faced hot temps during their series opener Thursday in Easley, SC.
After an eventful trip to South Carolina, the boys of summer have arrived in Easley, SC, and they are ready to play.
Nearly 100 longboarders took to the streets of downtown Clearwater as part of the second annual "Go Longboarding Day" Sunday.
The District 12 Big League All Star team is still in need of donations to help offset the unanticipated travel cost of attending the Big League World Series in Easley, SC.
Former Buccaneer Mike Alstott was the special speaker at the 3rd edition of the Beef O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg NCAA Youth Football Clinic.
The District 12 Big League All Stars clinched the Southeast Regional Championship on Tuesday evening in Fort Lauderdale.
Clearwater Central Catholic grad Jeffrey Campbell won numerous awards and accolades following his first year at the University of North Dakota.
Tyshawn Taylor, a former Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas participant, was recently signed by the Brooklyn Nets, helping him achieve his dream of playing in the NBA.
The injured Philadelphia right-hander could be in line for a rehab start with the Threshers this week, according to the Phillies' website.
A cold winter in 2010 depleted the snook population, which resulted in the closing of snook season in the Gulf of Mexico.
An old-fashioned community cook-off at the ballpark is raising money for a Clearwater food bank. Here's how you can get involved. Did we mention, it's all-you-can-eat?
Phinley faces Ike the Spike, of the State College Spikers, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in the final four round of the best mascot in Minor League Baseball bracket contest. Voting for this round ends June 14.
Chase Utley, listed as the designated hitter, will bat third in the lineup against the Tampa Yankees on Tuesday night.
Phinley faces Gnate the Gnat, of the Savannah Gnats, an affiliate of the New York Mets, in the latest round of voting for the Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball.
Phinley faces Wool E. Bull of the Durham Bulls in round three of the "Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball" bracket contest.
Jim Thome and Michael Martinez are in Clearwater on rehab assignments and will join the local team for this weekend's games.
Phinley faces Muddy the Mudcat in the second round of voting in Minor League Baseball's "Best Mascot" bracket contest.
The six day tournament leads off with fireworks and a home run derby. By the end of the 15 games Sunday a champion will be crowned.
Phinley is facing off against Bolt, of the Winston-Salem Dash, in the first round of the "Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball" which runs through May 29.
The wrestling superstar recently purchased a home in the Mandalay subdivision on north Clearwater Beach for more than $3.3 million.
Clearwater is in the top ten in voting for the World Fishing Network contest which looks to crown the "Ultimate Fishing Town."
The Threshers will give away Winter the Dolphin "bobbletails" to the first 2,000 fans at the June 1 game.
Stop the Noise - Save the Frog plans a protest at Bright House Field Friday.
All-Star first baseman Mark Teixeira will offer regular features, provide baseball tips and answer your baseball questions throughout the 2012 season.
"We allow some of the most talented baseball players in the world to play in empty stadiums night, after night, after night. Let’s do something to change that."
One of the more popular activities in Clearwater is attending a Threshers baseball game. The Philadelphia Phillies minor league affiliate begins play for the 2011 season this week and many fan-friendly specials are already scheduled.
Roy Halladay takes the mound as the Phillies play the Blue Jays in the final home game of the Grapefruit League season Saturday at Bright House Field.
Cole Hamels takes the mount for the Phillies as they take on the Rays Thursday at Bright House Field.