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An illustration shows the renovated Chipper Jones Stadium at The Bolles School. | The Bolles School
July 25, 2025

Bolles School names stadium after alumnus Chipper Jones

Jones, a Hall of Famer for the Atlanta Braves, was the lead contributor to the stadium renovation.…

By Randy Roguski

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Oklahoma's Kyson Witherspoon during an NCAA baseball game on Feb. 14, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma. | Garett Fisbeck, AP
July 14, 2025

Jacksonville may be hub for urban baseball renaissance

Youth baseball coaches and nonprofits have sought to revive the game in Jacksonville’s urban communities.…

By Will Brown

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June 2, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jumbo Shrimp broadcaster moves to MLB

Jumbo Shrimp broadcaster Scott Kornberg will join the Marlins Radio Network to call Miami Marlins games this summer.…

By Heather Henderson

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David Carpenter will serve as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp manager for the 2025 season. Carpenter made more than 200 appearances in the majors as a pitcher for six different clubs. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 6, 2025

Jax Shrimp return to friendly confines of VyStar Park

The Jumbo Shrimp’s 21-12 record through six weeks is their best since becoming a Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins…

By Will Brown

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L.J. Highsmith squares up a baseball during a baseball clinic organized by Jacksonville-based Walk Off Charities on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, inside Henry L. Aaron Field at J.P. Small Park. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 24, 2025

Play ball! J.P. Small Park reopens ahead of baseball season

The historic J.P. Small Park — home to Hank Aaron Field — reopened after a $9.5 million renovation.…

By Will Brown

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Ribault outfielder Braylin Clarke lays down a bunt during the High School Heritage Classic on Feb. 15, 2023. Clarke reached base twice and scored the game's opening run in Ribault's 8-3 win. His mother says he and his twin syster Brayla have played baseball and softball since they were three. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 21, 2023

Black diamonds: Imagining the future of Jacksonville’s century-long baseball legacy 

Black baseball evangelists are trying to attract young players in a city with a rich history with the sport.…

By Will Brown

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