Sunday Scaries: Tarpons fall to Flying Tigers, 9-3
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (5-16) dropped the series finale to the Lakeland Flying Tigers (14-7) Sunday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Tarpons could not get the offense going, while eight of Lakeland’s nine starters reached base on the way to a nine-run outburst. After a scoreless
Tarpons end skid with statement victory over Flying Tigers
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons’ (5-15) offense exploded for ten runs while taking down the Lakeland Flying Tigers (13-7) Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 10-4. The Tarpons offense was led by big nights from SS Roderick Arias (2-for-4, 2R, HR, BB, 3 RBI) and C Tomas Frick
Home woes continue, Tampa falls to Lakeland in extras, 6-4
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (4-15) dropped an extra inning contest to the Lakeland Flying Tigers (13-6) for the second consecutive night. The teams battled back and forth amidst an EDM music festival blaring beyond the right field wall. Jim Jarvis came up with the big hit in the
Flying Tigers hold on for extra-innings win over Tarpons, 5-4
TAMPA, Fla. - The Lakeland Flying Tigers (12-6) took down the Tampa Tarpons (4-14) in a twelve-inning battle Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Both teams were scoreless through the first two extra innings, and then in the twelfth, Lakeland put up a three-spot, capped off by a two-run
Flying Tigers soar past Tarpons for blowout win
TAMPA, Fla. - The Lakeland Flying Tigers (11-6) outslugged the Tampa Tarpons (4-13) Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 14-5. The Flying Tigers had three batters record three-hit nights, while Jim Jarvis provided the most damage, tallying four RBI. After a nine-strikeout performance last week in Port St. Lucie,
Barbosa’s brilliance not enough, Tampa drops series opener to Lakeland
TAMPA, Fla. - A pitchers’ duel broke out Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field as the Tampa Tarpons (4-12) dropped the series opener to the Lakeland Flying Tigers (10-6), 2-1. RHP Gabriel Barbosa (6.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 1BB, 8K, WP) and Joe Miller went toe to toe, each allowing just
Lombard Jr. sets off fireworks early, Tarpons walk-off Blue Jays
TAMPA, Fla. - SS George Lombard Jr. played hero Saturday night when the Tampa Tarpons (2-6) defeated the Dunedin Blue Jays (6-2) by a score of 8-7 in 10 innings at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Lombard Jr. stepped up to the plate with the winning run on third base and
Tarpons' defensive woes lead to sixth straight loss
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons' (1-6) woes continued Friday night, as they dropped their sixth straight game to the Dunedin Blue Jays (6-1) at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 11-2. The Tarpons didn’t help themselves in the field, committing six errors which led to six unearned runs. 3B George Lombard
Too little, too late, Tarpons ninth inning rally falls short
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (1-5) saw their ninth inning comeback fall short in Thursday night’s loss to the Dunedin Blue Jays (5-1) at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 3-1. After being shutout through the first eight innings, SS Roderick Arias brought in Tampa’s lone run with an RBI single
Low Wattage: Tarpons’ offense quiet in loss, 9-2
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (1-4) fell to the Dunedin Blue Jays (4-1) on Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa’s offense was flat for the second night in a row, putting up two hits while stranding nine men on base. The bright spot of the night was
Tarpons drop home opener to Blue Jays, 6-2
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (1-3) fell to the Dunedin Blue Jays (3-1) in their home opener on Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Tarpons were unable to get the offense going after the first inning. Tampa left 10 runners on base while going 1-for-7 with runners
Play Ball! Yankees announce Tarpons' Break Camp Roster
TAMPA, Fla. - The New York Yankees announced on Monday the 2024 Break Camp Roster for the Tampa Tarpons. The roster features 16 returning players – seven pitchers and nine position players. Three members of the break camp roster rank within the Yankees’ Top 30 prospects according to MLB.com, including
Yankees name James Cooper as Tampa Tarpons’ next Manager
TAMPA, FL – The New York Yankees have announced the Tampa Tarpons’ 2024 coaching staff, led by new manager James Cooper. The 41-year-old skipper replaces Rachel Balkovec, who joined the Miami Marlins this offseason as their Director of Player Development. Cooper enters his third season in the Yankees organization and
Tampa Tarpons announce 2024 Schedule
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons have announced their schedule for the upcoming 2024 Florida State League season. The season will consist of a total of 132 games - 102 divisional games and 30 games against FCL East opponents. The Tarpons will open the season on the road against the
Lombard Jr.’s four hits not enough; Tarpons drop home finale, 7-4
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (29-29) took the field for the final home game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday afternoon and came up short to the St. Lucie Mets (17-41). SS George Lombard Jr. had his best game as a Tarpon, racking up four hits and driving
Tayler Time: Aguilar ends Fan Appreciation Night in walk-off fashion
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (29-28) gave their fans an extra thrill on Fan Appreciation Night, walking off the St. Lucie Mets (16-41) in ten innings at George M. Steinbrenner Field. After being held scoreless through the first nine innings, Tampa rallied for two runs in the tenth, with
Gil sharp in rehab debut; Tarpons win behind Castillo’s first Single-A HR
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Tarpons (28-28) emerged victorious Friday night, defeating the St. Lucie Mets (16-40) at George M. Steinbrenner Field, 7-5. CF Jackson Castillo crushed his first career Single-A homer in the bottom of the fourth – a three-run blast that put the Tarpons ahead and in control
New faces power Tarpons’ offense past Mets, 15-3
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons’ (27-28) offense poured on the runs in their return to the field Thursday night in the FSL Subway Series against the St. Lucie Mets (16-39) at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The outburst comes after the first two games of the series were canceled due
Tarpons unable to match Cardinals’ firepower, drop series finale
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (26-28) had trouble getting their offense going Sunday afternoon against the Palm Beach Cardinals (25-27). Tampa only gathered one run on four hits, while Palm Beach pushed 12 runs across on just as many hits. Chase Davis had a big day for the Cardinals,
Tampa’s doubleheader woes continue, drop both games to Palm Beach
TAMPA, Fla. - Despite getting excellent starting pitching in both games of Friday’s doubleheader, the Tampa Tarpons (26-27) dropped both ends of the twin bill to the Palm Beach Cardinals (24-27) at George M. Steinbrenner Field. RHP Ryan Harvey dealt into the sixth inning in Game One, giving up only
Tarpons hang on for “wild” extra innings win against Cardinals, 8-7
TAMPA, Fla. - The wild pitch was the gift that kept on giving Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, where the Tampa Tarpons (26-25) took down the Palm Beach Cardinals (22-27) in extra innings. Tampa entered the seventh trailing by two; however, the deficit would be erased thanks to
Hey Now Hayden, Merda shines in victory over Cardinals, 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. - After a two-hour and thirty-minute rain delay, the Tampa Tarpons (25-25) defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals (22-26) in a shortened seven-inning game Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. After allowing a run in the first, RHP Hayden Merda set the tone, allowing Tampa’s offense to get
Too little, too late, Tarpons drop series opener to Cardinals, 8-4
TAMPA, Fla. - Looking for a last-minute playoff push, the Tampa Tarpons (24-25) dropped the opening game of the last homestand of the season Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field against the Palm Beach Cardinals (22-25). After falling behind in the second, Tampa was never able to claw back,
Tarpons beat the Sunday heat…and the Threshers, 11-5
TAMPA, Fla. - On a day when the feel-like temperature was above 110 degrees, the Tampa Tarpons' (21-21) bats were just as hot as they exploded for 11 runs in Sunday’s victory against the Clearwater Threshers (27-15) at George M. Steinbrenner Field. DH Omar Martinez, LF Coby Morales, and C
Hip Hip, Jose! Colmenares’ grand slam puts game on ice
TAMPA, Fla. - The bats finally came alive for the Tampa Tarpons (20-21), who posted nine runs to take down the Clearwater Threshers (27-14) Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The right side of the infield came up big for Tampa; 1B Kiko Romero and 2B Jose Colmenares both