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.

Jesse Litsch: Rehab Report

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)– Toronto Blue Jays RHP and Pinellas Park native Jesse Litsch (impinged right shoulder) works his rehab assignment in Dunedin. Litsch tossed two shutout innings during his first  simulated game last week at the Blue Jays Mattox Training Center.  Litsch allowed one hit and struck out three on 31-pitches, 21-strikes.  “”I’m staying here for a little […]

Lind Returns over the Weekend in Baltimore, and was Noticed

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN) –Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind (lower back) played five innings at first in his third and last rehab game for Class-A Dunedin Friday night.  On the 15-day DL back dated till May 8 Lind reported no problems. “No problems,” said Lind on Friday, “Today was my toughest day, playing defense […]

Lind Rehab Progressing

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind (lower back) hit five of his 20-swings out of the park during his first BP session Tuesday in Dunedin.      Hitting .313 with seven homers and 27 RBI this season Lind reported no back problems.      “No it feels good today,” said Lind who had spent […]

Jays look to get the Hot Hitting Lind Back in Line-up

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind (lower back) took ground balls and hit in the cage at the teams minor league complex Monday.  Lind, who last played on May 7, was hitting .313 with seven homers and 27 RBI said that Tuesday he was going to start taking live BP. DUNEDIN, Fl–Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Adam […]

Rehab Update: Jays Pitchers Continue Progressing

DUNEDIN, Fl.–(RSEN) Blue Jays RHP Robert Ray (elbow) threw two innings during his first simulated game Thursday.  “I had no problems,” said Ray, “Now 45-50 pitch’s on Tuesday.”  According to Ray he last appeared in a game during the last week of spring training this year. He hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2008 but the […]

Dustin McGowan & Jason Nix Rehab Updates

DUNEDIN, Fl.–Toronto Blue Jays RHP Dustin McGowan continues his comeback from a second arm surgery throwing a “Short Side” in the bullpen at the Englebert faculty  Having not pitched in the majors since 2008 McGowan has almost five years of major league service. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS) DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays utility infielder Jason Nix (shin) flies out […]

George Bell Remembers Mel Queen

DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Former American League MVP George Bell spoke Friday morning about the passing of Toronto Blue Jays special assistant Mel Queen.      Bell, who is a guest instructor during extended spring in the Jays camp, was just asked about his thoughts and he let his thoughts flow.      “I feel sorry that Mel passed […]

Olsen Throws Four Shutout Innings

  DUNEDIN, Fl. (RSEN)–Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Scott Olsen threw four shutout innings in an extended spring game on Tuesday against a Toronto Blue Jays squad.      Delayed by a hamstring injury during spring training Olsen allowed two hits while walking one and striking out five on 47-pitches.      “I feel like I am not too […]

Jays Pitchers McGowan & Ray Continue Rehab

DUNEDIN, Fl–RHP Dustin McGowan (left), who has not pitched in the majors since 2008 continues his steady progress towards pitching in an actual game.  On Tuesday McGowan pitched a shutout inning during a simulated game at the Blue Jays minor league complex with no problems. (Photo by EDDIE MICHELS) DUNEDIN, Fl.–Blue Jays right-hander Robert Ray […]

Utley Makes Second Extended Spring Appearance

TAMPA, Fl. (RSEN)–Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley made his second extended spring start batting third every inning and playing second for four of the game’s seven innings.      Facing the Yankees squad,  the five time all star went 1-7 at the plate and played four errorless innings at second.      “It was good,” said […]