Articles By: Eddie Michels

Eddie Michels is a regular contributor of Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network. Eddie began a radio career in Fulton NY where he covered the Syracuse Chiefs baseball team (Toronto Blue Jays - AAA). Eddie is a regular guest on the Rocket Sports & Entertainment Network. Eddie is an official scorekeeper and freelance MLB writer who covers the Toronto Blue Jays.

Lights on Nobody Home

EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO DUNEDIN, FLA–The light are again on at TD Ballpark, spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays but no games are being played.  These photo taken around 11:30 PM on April 8, 2025 also show no cars or fans in the area.  The Blue Jays Lower-A affiliate the Dunedin Blue Jays were […]

Just Jeeps Jeep Jeeps

EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO CLEARWATER, FLA.–It appears that the resident of 1442 Nursery Rd. in Clearwater is a die hard Jeep fan or lover whatever the case may be.  Usually there are at least seven Jeeps on the property but on Wednesday April 9th there were nine parked at the address.  Of the nine vehicles five […]

Does not Throw Like a Girl

She isn’t the only female at Baseball City this week in St. Pete, Fl. but she sure can pitch in a game.  Yes, fans this young lady Jeanne Charron of the 16 and under from Gatineau, Quebec was serving them up to the all-male opposition and getting the job done on Sunday afternoon.  Unfortunately, no […]

Oneida Lake is in the Hangout

Yes fans, that is right a couple from Constantia, N.Y. on the north shore of Oneida Lake did invade Hogan’s Hangout on Clearwater Beach Monday night for the weekly karaka contest.  The friendly couple, Amy and Jeremy Shippee had their photo taken by me with the “Mouth of the South” between them Jimmy Hart.  Talking […]

Full House For The Yankees At The Blue Jays As Spring Training Kicks Off In Dunedin

DUNEDIN, Fl.–With fans lined up to the sidewalks waiting to enter TD Ballpark Saturday morning for the Toronto Blue Jays first spring training game of their 49th season, the fans were anxious but calm as the Jays hosted the NY Yankees.  Area parking lots were full all around the stadium as was the staidum itself […]

Tony Orlando Surprises Karaoke Attendees at Hogan’s Hangout in Clearwater

Clearwater Beach, Fl.–Singer Tony Orlando with West Virginia couple John and Meanly Lilly, entertained the troops at Hogan’s Hangout on Clearwater Beach Monday night for another packed house for the weekly karaoke competition.  With Orlando singing his top 10 favorites to warm the audience and brighten the crowd, the karaoke contest got underway at the top […]

Repair A Foot At The Toronto Blue Jays Player Development Complex

DUNEDIN, FLA. -Repairs started on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at the Toronto Blue Jays Player Development Complex Field 6.  The damage was done on October 9, 2024, by Hurricane Milton which caused the third base dugout at Field 6 to be leveled as seen in the first photo.  With entrance not allowed to the area, […]

The Bills Wanna Make Me Shout! (from Largo!)

LARGO, FLA.–  Sunday afternoon January 12th saw the Buffalo Bills fans take over the Sauced Bar on Seminole Ave in Largo, Fl. A large number of fans from Buffalo were in attendance as the game got better and better as their team overtook the Bronco’s early 7-0 lead en route to their ultimate victory 31-7.  […]

2025 Other Side of Sports Too

     Well fans it appears that the year 2024 is ending and the year 2025 is going to begin if you believe me on this one.  So, read on and I will bring back a few memories maybe not of importance but maybe of some interest, eh?      Well in September of 2024 it was […]

Trop Still Going Topless

EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO Well fans this past Saturday yours truly took a road trip south to Palmetto to take in an old site, my Gramp’s old place along with a VFW and American Legion Posts then I spotted the Trop on my way home.  You see fans by driving by the ballpark it reminded me […]