Three Florida Tropics Players Set to Join PDL Team

April 18, 2018 - LAKELAND, Fla. - Three players of the MASL's Florida Tropics are prepared to continue their great play as they suit up for the PDL's Lakeland Tropics this summer. Ricardo Diegues, Lucas Coutinho, and Gerritson have reached an agreement with the Lakeland Tropics to remain in Lakeland for the summer and help the Tropics build on a successful inaugural PDL season. Attacker Ricardo Diegues, who played in all but one PDL game last season, returns to the Lakeland Tropics as last season's leading sc... Full Story

Flying Tigers to Participate in Florida State League Scholarship Program

April 12, 2018 - Lakeland, FL - The Lakeland Flying Tigers will once again be participating in the Florida State League Scholarship Program. The Miami Marlins and Florida State League, for the nineteenth straight year, will fund the Florida State League Scholarship Program for the 2018 baseball season. The scholarships, with a monetary value of $1,500 each, will be presented to a student employee, child or grandchild of an employee of Florida State League Teams. Selection will be based on grades, leadership c... Full Story

Florida Tarpons Home Opener Saturday, April 14

April 12, 2018 - LAKELAND, Fla. - For the Florida Tarpons, Saturday night's American Arena League home opener will be all about hitting the reset button. After a disappointing road loss March 17 against the Atlanta Havoc, the Tarpons have been idle. Two bye weeks were already part of the Tarpons early season schedule. But a game March 24 in Boone, N.C. against the High Country Grizzlies was snowed out - after the Tarpons had made the long and costly trip there - meaning the team ended up having almost a month... Full Story

Flying Tigers vs. Marauders Postponed Due to Rain

April 10, 2018 - Lakeland, FL - Today's scheduled Florida State League game against the Bradenton Marauders at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather. All paid tickets may be exchanged for any 2018 Flying Tigers home game. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 11 at 5:00 p.m. Gates to Publix Field will open at 4:30 p.m. The Flying Tigers are the Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit t... Full Story

• Flying Tigers vs. Marauders Postponed Due to Rain - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) April 10
• Flying Tigers Return Home Monday for Seven-Game Homestand - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) April 7
• Florida Tropics and Pinellas County United Reach Youth Club Partnership Agreement - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) April 5
• Tropics to Face NPSL's Midland-Odessa FC Sockers in First Round of US Open Cup - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) April 4
• Tropics and Glory Days Grill Lakeland Announce Partnership and Youth Soccer Fundraiser - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) April 3
• Magic Fall to Erie in Playoff Contest - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 31
• Lakeland Flying Tigers Roster Announced - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) March 30
• Coach Stan Heath, Byron Mullens and Troy Caupain Win G League Awards - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 29
• Flying Tigers 2018 Season Kicks off April 5 with Publix Ticket Offer and Fireworks - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) March 29
• Magic Sign Rodney Purvis for Remainder of the Season - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 28
• 2018 NBA G League Playoffs Schedule Update - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 26
• Magic Clinch Playoff Berth with Win over 87ers - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 24
• Magic Defeat 87ers in Playoff Push - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 23
• Tropics Soccer Club and Pinellas County United SC Partner on WPSL Franchise, Lady Tropics SC - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 22
• Magic Win Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 20
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Lakeland, Florida:

• Florida Tarpons (AAL)
• Florida Tropics SC (MASL)
• Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL)
• Lakeland Magic (G League)
• Tigers East (GCL)
• Tigers West (GCL)

Other cities near Lakeland, Florida with alternative or minor league teams:

• Clearwater, Florida
• Dunedin, Florida
• Kissimmee, Florida
• Orlando, Florida
• Tampa, Florida
• Bradenton, Florida
• Osceola, Florida

April 21	FSL	Lakeland at Florida	4:00 p.m.
April 21	AAL	Atlanta at Florida	7:05 p.m.
April 20	FSL	Lakeland at Florida	6:31 p.m.
April 19	FSL	Lakeland 5 at Jupiter 6	Final (10)
April 18	FSL	Lakeland 2 at Jupiter 6	Final
April 17	FSL	Lakeland 3 at Jupiter 4	Final (11)
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• Ayarza hits walk-off single in 10th, Jupiter beats Lakeland 6-5 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 20)
• Jupiter defeats Lakeland - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 19)
• Jupiter outlasts Lakeland in 11 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 18)
• Lakeland Magic's Rodney Purvis named to G League All-Rookie team - G League Lakeland Ledger (April 16)
• Stone Crabs ground Flying Tigers - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 16)
• Castro in control of Flying Tigers win - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 14)
• Flying Tigers fall to Bradenton, 5-4 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 13)
• L-Tigers split twinbill - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 12)
• Flying Tigers walk over Marauders 5-4 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 12)
• Flying Tigers fall behind early, lose to Marauders - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 10)
• Flying Tigers reel in Tarpons - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 7)
• Flying Tigers lose 2018 opener - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 6)
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